Had a great night with people from all over the US, Ex-pats, students, enjoying the last wild night before school starts. Great people, great beer, and great music.
NARA CITY 1300th Anniversary Count Down Live, 2009
Roman Rhodes performing at the count down live to the 1300th anniversary year of Nara(AD 710-2010), near Todaiji Temple
Todaiji The largest wooden structure in the world. Originally built in 710 A.D. Rebuilt after a fire. It houses the great Buddha. Next year marks the 1300th anniversary for which Roman wrote the son
Sacred Nara CD cover, Roman was invited to play this song he wrote for the 1300th anniversary at the Nara city New Year's countdown
Todaiji corner shot original used for cover
Kasuga Grand Shrine, this shot is used on back cover. Kasuga is the Shinto shrine at Nara coupled with the Buddhist temple Todaiji
The obligatory cuteness. The mascots --including the controversial deer Buddha for the new years live
Deer dancing(probably fighting) on top of Wakakusayama, the inspiration for the deer mascots. The Buddhist temples have protected their existence in the area since 710A.D. Now they overpopulate the
New Year's Live Todaiji tourist complex
Wakakusayama behind todaiji-shot used for back cover
Roman singing the Emergent Sea
Roman performing SacredNara
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January 31st is the Anniversary of the 13th Amendment of the U.S. abolishing slavery. As Pagans we celebrate the freedom and respect the rights of all peoples. Come celebrate this historic day with us at the Blarney Stone, where travelers from around the world mingle, mix and drink to music, freely and equally.
Pagans Lineup:
Moray Crawford: Drums;
Kim Kanel: Harmonica & Vocals;
Koji Masuda: Lead Guitar;
Roman Rhodes: Vocals & Acoustic Guitar;
Mark Williams: Bass.
In January one should celebrate the return of the Sun as they do in Patras, Greece on January 17th, with the thousands of years old carnival of the sun, a festival of dancing, drinking, treasure hunting and merry making. It ends with the Burning of the King. There are kings in need of burning! Come merry make, dance, drink and celebrate with the Pagans at the Blarney Stone!
Lineup:
Moray Crawford: Drums;
Kim Kanel: Harmonica, Vocals;
Koji Masuda: Lead Guitar;
Roman Rhodes: Vocals, Acoustic Guitar;
Mark Williams: Bass