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６月４日、幕張海浜公園で行われたビッグビーチにキューバン・ブラザーズが招待されました。初の日本公演ということでかなり気合いの入っていた三人ですが、それに応えるべく日本の観客もハイテンションかつ、ノリノリで迎えてくれました。

何かをすればしっかり反応が返ってくるという手応えをリアルに感じて、パフォーマンスはエスカレート！メンバーの皆で後で語りましたがキューバン、１０年を超す歴史の中で史上最高とも言えるショーになりました。

個人的には日本でできて大感激。日本の皆さんはとても優しかったです。感謝感激です。観客にいたショートヘアの女の子、美人過ぎです。電話ください。

ノリノリの観客！最高でした〜！ありがとう！

前夜祭では皆で六本木の田舎やというお店に連れて行って頂いて一同大ウケ。ハリウッド大スター達、スティービーワンダーも来ている（スティービーがねじり鉢巻姿というかなり個人的にヒットな記念写真を見せてもらいました）実はすごいお店でした。

面倒を見てくださった皆様、ビッグビーチのスタッフの方々、ありがとうございました。

On 4th June, the brothers played the Big Beach Festival in Chiba. This was special as

1. It was the first time that we had been invited to play in Japan

2. It was the first time for Kengo san to play amongst his own people

3. It was an awesomely sunny and hot day (cold beers!) in between two cloudy days.

4. We were playing alongside Round Table Knights, DJ Yoda, Steve Lawler, Carl Cox and Fatboy Slim.

So it was a very SPECIAL place to be at a very special time – especially so soon after the disasters that had struck the country.

AND what a show it was. From the start – there were cheers and building expectation as Kengo san hit the decks. And Baaaame!! As we hit the stage with the intro, the crowd lost their minds!! It was the most responsive and up-for-the-nonsense audience we had ever played to despite the language barrier.

After the show, we were presented with a framed letter of thanks from the Chiba Lion’s club for playing at the festival – proceeds of which will go to the recovery projects in the North East.

"Letter of Appreciation" from the Chiba Lions Club

In the evening we rocked the afterparty at Warehouse 702 in Azabu Juban (where Kengo San was born) to another great audience.

Thanks to Daniel and Masachika and all the crew for faultless production and a great festival!

Once again, it was time for the Cubanos to revisit Asia and make our presence felt!!!

We created a great disco boogie vibe at Bed, Bangkok, along with Sir Norman Jay MBE. We were delivered to the venue in a magnificent 6 seater tuk-tuk to be greeted warmly by a fun loving crowd.

Next stop Shanghai’s Richbaby! We arrived straight from the airport to soundcheck to see a 10ft by 20ft LED screen announcing the performance of the 3 Cuban Brothers on this very night at Shanghai. Good start. The club, with its opulent, gilt interior and chandeliered high ceilings reflect the wealth of the clientele and the amazing economy of China at the moment. It’s another level! Despite the small stage, we adapted well and turned the party OUT – as well as Kengo San playing for another hour afterwards MCed by Miguelito! Thank you to Anders for the hospitality!

Finally on the third day, (yes we are non-stop friends!!!) we arrived in Singapore to play Attica’s 7th Birthday Party. Aptly named “The Carnival” the party had the crowd in fancy dress and rocked on til 5am. Thanks to all the Attica crew for a brilliant night!

The place to be for the coolest and hippest Sydneyfarians, we returned to the Ivy for a sunset set. Joined by our Dj of Truth, Peruvian Brother and Pacha resident, Cutmaster Deejay Mo’funk we rocked the party to a partly nosed up, not so clued up crowd (loving the “er…. what’s going on lads” faces as we hit the stage) but got them all dancing by the end of the set! A nonsense party of great magnitude. Thanks to the beautiful Sam Nethery for looking after us and respect to Chicago’s James Hurd who played after. Archerio loves you!!! And of course big respect to Justin Hemmes, head Honcho of Jam Music for inviting us. Good luck with Good Vibes!

Incidentally, shout out to, legendary B-boy Poe 1 now residing in Adelaide. Thanks for a great jam in Sydney!