Dir en grey Tour19 This Way to Self Destruction @ Gramercy Theater

I never got the time to write about the concert experience and this was the last concert I went to before the pandemic hit the United States. I consider myself lucky to have been able to attend Dir en grey's performance in 2019 because from what I heard, all the tickets were being scalped no matter what state you were in. I had been lucky to have obtained the pre-sale code because on the day the tickets were released to the general public, there were none left. It had been sold out during the pre-sale. A serious case of ticket scalping if you ask me. Now looking back in the year 2022, this was the last concert attended before COVID-19 and will be my last one for a very long time.

Yoshiki Classical Special @ Carnegie Hall 1/13/17

It's been nearly a month since attending Yoshiki's performance. I haven't had the chance to write about it and Yoshiki is already on his way prepping for Wembley Arena taking place in March. This concert was an important concert to me because it's the first time I shared this experience with my parents. For the first time, I was sharing with them time to see a music icon I respected so much.

The GazettE @ Playstation Theater NYC

For starters I am a casual GazettE fan. I listen to their stuff, but I can't remember their lyrics and sometimes I forget song titles. Still I would not give up a chance to see them live since they arrived at my hometown. Most importantly last night was that I had so much fun. You don't have to be a dedicated fan to feel atmosphere.

Wagakki Band 3.14.16 @ Irving Plaza

I was told on short notice that Wagakki Band was coming to New York to perform. Immediately I went to Irving Plaza to purchase a month ago. My friend got his for $20 on StubHub which was relatively unknown for a lot of people. Who would have known that they picked one of the worst days of the week to perform. But bad conditions didn't deter their performance.

Dir en grey @ Gramercy Theater NYC

I missed these guys twice when they were in New York because I wasn't available on those given days. Now I can finally see them up close. It is a special event to me because their music was what helped me get through school and everything stressful in life. I think the best way to repay them is to go see them. This was my first Dir en grey concert, but I've never left the concert so angry before. It wasn't the performance and band that I didn't like, it was the fans that ruined it for me.

Kamijo World Tour @Highline Ballroom 6/6/15

When Kamijo announced his world tour last year, I was eager to hear whether he would tour North America. Indeed he did choose to perform in the States and I was really happy to see that he picked New York City. I live in this sleepless city and I absolutely cannot miss this show. Four months ago I ordered the tickets with fear and anticipation. I was afraid I would lose my interest in Kamijo, but at the same time I wanted to see him in person (not as VIP though). Because of this concert, I ended my trip to China early and I'm glad I made the right choice.

Pivotal Event in My Life: X Japan at Madison Square Garden

I am pleased to say that I have attended the concert last night and it was the best night I had. Being that this was the first concert of my life, it was an important day. It's X Japan and it's in Madison Square Garden. Two of the biggest things in this world coming together and they're right at my doorstep. When I first heard about this concert months before, I was ecstatic. I can finally see a band for the first time in my life. When ticket sales began, I hopped on that computer and bought my seat. I didn't shoot for the most expensive seats, but I didn't go for general admission either. I wasn't interested in VIP because I'm not that type of fan. As much as I would like to see X Japan up close, I don't like being part of a large group and standing for three hours. I need an actual seat.