We started moving in!

We started moving some of our things into the new space today! I can't believe we're actually doing this! The owner is getting ready to do some major renovations (which will take a few weeks), then we have to do some of our own... and then we officially move in! AAaahh! :)

Here's Bryan pulling the trailer in...

... and here I am with Emily posing in front of our wall!

So, should we keep the flames or paint over it? So far, on Twitter, people are saying we should keep the flames!

If we paint over it, what should we put there instead? We're taking requests!! Let us know!!

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Ah, yes, the big news!

So, if you've been following us on Twitter or have visited our official website , then you already know the news, but here it is!!

We just signed a lease for a warehouse! That means, we're going to have a studio!

It'll be the only studio dedicated to taiko in southern California.

We're really excited to start brainstorming new programs and other things we can do in the studio. We're hoping to grow more as an organization through this big move.

Where is this new studio going to be? It'll be in Long Beach! Personally, my commute just got shortened to 2 minutes.

We're still waiting on renovations to complete, but I'm so excited to move in!

We hope to keep you updated throughout this exciting process, so stay tuned!!!

If you have any thoughts or ideas about what we can do with our new space, don't hesitate to leave a comment!

50th Annual Higashi Honganji Obon

Hey! Bruno's first blog!

This past weekend we performed at Higashi Honganji's 50th annual obon. Bombu & Kitsune also performed along with several other groups. It wasn't easy with the hot weather & spacing, but we had a great time performing on our home court and there were minimal injuries (Jenn!) and minimal amount of dropped bachi (Bruno!). Obon season is always one of my favorite times of the year, and performing at Obon is always special. Thanks to everyone who came out to support us and the temple.

Here We Go Now


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Be sure to look out for us next at the Kids FunZone at the Orange County Fair this Wednesday to Sunday. If you are in the Northern Northern Cali area, check out my roommate Maz at Shasta Yama!