Quote from: Nina Star 9 on June 16, 2017, 02:13:43 PMQuote from: InsaneDavid on June 16, 2017, 01:06:50 PM
A long shot, but...
Cibo Matto
Still 50 years ahead of their time and 3 dimensions ahead of their space! It amazes me that there are still people who don't know about this amazing band. Their biggest mainstream exposure in the US is probably when the song "Birthday Cake" off their debut album, "Viva! La Woman" was included in Jet Set Radio Future. They reunited in 2011 and released a third album in 2014 and continue to perform live. From the few people I've talked with who've had the privilege of seeing them live over the years, they pour energy and sound and are unlike any other duo. Even if they're not viable for Music Fest, if you're reading this and you are not familiar with Cibo Matto, go check them out right now.
PLEASE.
(I write as I'm sitting here listening to King of Silence...heh)
At least, I can dream, right? I would love to see them live, especially now that they're back together.
Now, if only someone could convince GUITAR VADER to get back together so we can get that long-thwarted Fanime concert that was cancelled from over 10 years ago...
Concerning Guitar Vader, I'd be happy if their entire catalog could be collected into one massive anthology, maybe with a couple interviews, and then be given wide physical release. At least that way their music would go out with an exclamation point rather than a fuzzy question mark.
For Cibo Matto, yeah, outstanding band with a very unique sound and both involved in a bunch of other projects during their hiatus from Cibo Matto - it's pretty crazy when you see how much music these ladies had a hand in creating. US-based, have a history of touring to all kinds of venues around the world, essentially still active, and amazingly everyone seems to like their music. I'm sure they would love to perform at an event like Fanime. Still, I know it would be quite a stretch to see it happen.