The Ventures are coming!

09/03/04 | by Jamie | Categories: Deep Thoughts

Who are the Ventures you may ask? You mean you don't know? Well according to their website:

During the 60's, the Ventures outsold the Beatles in Japan 2 to 1! They, more than anyone else, are America's ambassadors of Rock and Roll to the non-English speaking world.
Yup, and they are coming to Rokkasho September 7th. Just a stone's throw from Noheji. I can hardly wait! They are sure to beat the pants off that fake surfer band we saw playing in Onoe a few weeks ago. For now I'll have to settle for this video of them performing live. Now I can only hope and pray for the day that someday Alyssa Milano makes her way back to Japan.

2 comments

Comment from: David who was in Aji [Visitor]

I saw the Ventures on NHK's New Year's Eve Kohaku-Utagassen years ago. They had some catchy tunes- some of which are fairly recognizable.

Yeah, it seemed like they were HUGE back in the day.

09/03/04 @ 13:56

Comment from: Seth [Visitor]

Hope you get front row seats Jamie. Then you won't have to throw your underwear that far. Hahahahaha!