BAND-MAID Seattle Review | My FIRST Okyuji! 10.12.2022

My experience from my first Okyuji!
#bandmaid #bandmaidlive #wavepotter

[@kevinlarson9963]

Wow thanks for the compliment! Nice to meet you guys as well! My daughter had a blast and was so stoked when saiki and miku acknowledged her. Cheers!

[@rockandrollrockandrollrock6930]

How was it with her in the crowd? My 9 year old really wants to go.

[@wavepotterwellness]

Of course Kevin! It was really cool to see and nice to meet you!

[@kevinlarson9963]

@@rockandrollrockandrollrock6930 it was great. That crowd was into it but not rough at all. Everyone was really cool about giving space. She couldn't see so I held her up which got a little tiring but the crowd was great! There was no squishing up near the stage that I was expecting. We were 3 people back from the front row of people. I wouldn't hesitate to take her again. She is hooked!

[@ktosdad]

If do you take kids to a show, do make sure to get noise-reducing earplugs for the little ones, the concerts are very loud!

[@kevinlarson9963]

@@ktosdad agreed! we had muffs on her and it worked well.

[@km4946]

It is a shared understanding that they never do encores. That is a sign of their dedication. For one thing, I suppose, because their setlists are calculated from start to finish. For another, they try to put everything into playing the list, there should be no energy left at the end of the list. Thank you for your postages, by the way!

[@stevehall5128]

This is a good point. Occasionally, Control Tower Saiki-sensei will decide that a song was not done well enough and should be done properly, or that there's a song that they really want to play. But as Kobato-san explained once, they give 100% and leave it all on stage. The encore thing is standard in the US, but IMO it's become pretty artificial and almost meaningless. There was a song that fans would sing for the Beatles, and I feel something similar would be a better thank-you/farewell for Band-Maid as they leave the stage than calling for more. A 1000-voice rendition of the intro to "Page" could be pretty amazing, but if something like that develops, it should be whatever arises spontaneously. The thought of the audience serenading the ladies in return for their performance is pretty magical and thoroughly "Maid-ish" in any case.

[@l4kr]

Most encores are always fake anyways, idk what's the hype around them... Not to mention a standard concert is 1 hour and a lot of waiting for pre-show to finish. BM has 2-hour concerts and start on time. That's just so much better than anything.

[@AMetalheadsPerspective]

Lmfao it was an honor to meet you!!! I appreciate you!!! It was such a surreal and amazing experience I didn't even think about pictures. Something tells me we will meet at one of these shows again in the future!!! Thank you for the shout-out!!!

[@wavepotterwellness]

Yes I hope so! Next time I’ll remember to grab a photo with you!

[@lonniekramlich6241]

Thanks Wave, my son ( A Metalheads Perspective, AKA Levi ) & I, really enjoyed meeting you & Rosie ! I feel like Band-Maid & fans really are family 💯❤️🎙🎸🥁😎🤘

[@kurt8084]

Thanks again, waiting for my flight back home from Vegas. After talking to you and Rosie, you are as genuine on line as you are in person. Take care of each other, you have something special. Aloha

[@wavepotterwellness]

That’s so kind of you Kurt. Thank you so much! It was really nice talking to you. Have a safe trip home!

[@อานนท์จอสูงเนิน]

Good to see a little kid attended the show since almost of the Band-Maid fans are like the old or middle-age people. It as if the young ones these days are not into the rock music anymore.

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

I was able to meet Alan from Dicodec at Aftershock, once on Friday and on Sunday. I was almost directly in front of MISA and got a couple of nice photos of her. I realized seeing her live, just how gorgious MISA is. Also, the one member that stood out to me was Akane. She hammed it up with the crowd during her sound check and when one of the video/photogs would be shooting her. I'm hoping that I get to see a whole serving when they come around next. Until then, I'm going to see Nemophila in SF in March the day after my birthday. I splurged on a VIP ticket for myself!

[@miqoto]

Everyone was walking over and taking pictures with this guy, so we did the same thing, y'know in case he was someone famous.... Oh wait jk 😂 glad you and Rosie had a great time Wave!

[@wavepotterwellness]

Thank you Mikoto!

[@johnrowland2887]

Howdy Wave. I did say hi to you while we were waiting in line. You got my son and I at :45 and 3:41 . I am the gray haired guy (ha!) in the Cluppo shirt. You and Rosie were very nice to us. I was wasted after the 4 hour drive and the show and did not make it to the after party. I am glad you had a good time. I went solo to the Phoenix show and it was really nice. The venue holds about 500 so it was like a club show. The sound was so good that you did not need ear protection. Keep on doing what you are doing. Stay safe my friend.

[@davidbourhenne8540]

Hey Wave. I came up to you while you were in line. Big bald guy with a beard. I traveled from Nampa Idaho. Nine hour drive both ways. Don't worry, I arrived a day early and left the day after the concert. It was a great show but I did get the heat sickness. I was up front but had to move to the bar area to sit. The Neptune really needs to get some fans in there. 😥😥😥

[@wavepotterwellness]

Yes they do.. I’m sorry you had to move. Thanks for reminding me though! I appreciate it! I love to hear how far people traveled to see them! It’s pretty amazing to see that passion.

[@satocalbee8857]

People with strange tendencies are called "hentai" in Japanese, but I never thought Miku would teach such Japanese. Come to think of it, there was a "hentai" in the audience who wanted the banana peel that Akane ate. LOL. I hope 'hentai' doesn't heat up any more.

[@RevStickleback]

Band-Maid with an encore would just mean a 16 song set with a 2 song encore, rather than an 18 song set. The disappointment, if there was one, would probably have been 18 songs, rather than the 22-24 there was in the past.

[@davidtollefson8411]

Wave it was so great to meet you and Rosie. I think everyone there had a massively great time. Getting to re-live all these great moments is truly special, and I hope that you enjoy your other shows! Thanks for all your insights and enthusiasm, it is really appreciated.

[@davidtollefson8411]

Also, I think I told you that my band Paint and Copter has a song/video on KZbin called Miyako, sort of my sideways tribute to Kanami, F Chopper Koga, and yes, Miyako. You might actually enjoy it!

[@wavepotterwellness]

It was great to meet you too David! Thank you for coming to say hi! And I will check that out!

[@davidtollefson8411]

I have been on cloud nine ever since that show! Was so glad you had the entire version of from now on featured in your footage, definitely a highlight. Sailki really impressed me too. Watched you guys a couple of days ago, what an exciting time (except for poor Champ) for everybody. How do I support you through Patreon?

[@stevehall5128]

I hope the ladies see stuff like this and realize that through their music and personalities, they've created an international community that's much more than just people liking the same band.

[@WavePotter]

So well said Steve! I hope so too.

[@davidtollefson8411]

Well said.

[@garylai363]

Hey Wave! That was me at the end who said hi and took a selfie with you and Rosie. We only chatted for maybe a minute but I can tell you’re just like you present in your videos. You were super nice! Let me know if you want the original picture. It was blurry cuz it was dark and the selfie camera doesn’t do that well 😁

[@rosiewaverider9846]

Hey Gary! It was nice to meet you! Sorry I ran off asap, I was in much need of a bathroom after the show!😂

[@garylai363]

@@rosiewaverider9846 haha don't worry! we were getting kicked off anyways. I wasn't planning to chat for a long time, just wanted to say hi!

[@ViiOlet810]

Glad you had a good time 🤩 thanks for sharing your footage 😎🤘 And yeah, they don't do encores. Saiki usually announces during the beginning of the last song that it's the "last one".

[@jtdg5849]

My first show I got to the front on Misa's side. All I could hear was the bass. Next time me and my buddy stood right in front of the sound board in the middle a little back. But all we could see was people holding up their phones. SO...... This last time we got the balcony. BEST sound, BEST view.

[@cmst3403]

A full-length fancam of the Seattle concert has now (on 1/18/23) been posted to KZbin. And separately, I have seen Japanese KZbin viewers recommending your reaction videos. So that should make you feel pretty good about what you are doing.

[@Timber1508]

Ha ha that's me at 3:03 behind AMP and between dad and daughter. He held her for most of the show, must have been tired. She was a trooper! And I did get to say hi to you, Wave and Rosie; it was great to meet you!

[@wavepotterwellness]

Oh that’s awesome! It was great to meet you too! Thanks for saying hi!

[@lewissmith4123]

Thanks for sharing your experience. I am pleased Rosie and you got to go to see them and more shows to come ! Lucky you :)

[@wavepotterwellness]

Thank you Lewis!

[@TheMaxzinc]

I got to meet Dave/Steve in the line as well. Nice guys, very knowledgeable about the maids.

[@wavepotterwellness]

I’m glad to hear that! They are awesome dudes!

[@erikpedersen7977]

I was there 4th row center in the balcony. The show was amazing. I hope the next time, they will be at a bigger venue, like the Moore Theater.

[@wavepotterwellness]

That would be awesome considering we stayed right next door at the Moore Hotel!

[@scubawolf1]

Wave, greets! I was there (Seattle serving), too, what an awesome show! I really appreciate your vid and discussion; these are amazingly talented ladies, and I really enjoyed your vid. Sorry I didn't get to run into you, maybe on the next US serving; I will definitely be there! Please keep up the good work, looking forward to more vids.

[@Retec]

Really great video! So nice to meet you at the show! It's so wonderful we could all share this experience together. And we didn't have to stand in the corner! (I guess you kind of did, but it was where you wanted to be! 🙂)

[@4freki]

I’m traveling from Sudbury Ontario, Canada to NY to see them at the Irving Plaza in NY October 28th. Can’t wait !!

[@grahamreed8774]

Hi Wave. Yes, it's always a trade off. Right at the front- poor mix- the PA's tend to be far left and far right and sometime even slightly above and behind you. In the middle at the back- great mix. This is the decision that my wife and I make before booking tickets, just depending how we feel at the time.

[@miqoto]

About Us might be at the Finale

[@armynurseboy]

I so want to hear it live. But I'm satisfied with Endless Story and Daydreaming...

[@powbobs]

Band-Maid doesn’t do encores. They’ve said they give their all during the show and have no real energy left at he end.

[@wavepotterwellness]

They did an encore at Eggman September 9th, so that's why I was expecting one.

[@powbobs]

@@wavepotterwellness Eggman is very special to them. Without Eggman they most likely wouldn’t exist.

[@theotherbrotherguy]

It was such a good show dude, I was in the front row of the balcony. I was actually super surprised to see you in line (I did say hi lol). I was on a media blackout for a few days because I was down at Aftershock, but it was a pleasant surprise and I am happy that it sounds like you enjoyed your time in Seattle. Until next time dawg, keep doin what you're doing. I thoroughly enjoy your content. 😄

[@wavepotterwellness]

Thank you! I appreciate that!

[@rizkikamal6641]

Your outfit looks so different wave than the others... with that "Pinky Short pants" hhe... anyway... its That Kanami PRS identically same with your own PRS guitar... Wave hhe... Such great community... hopefully soon in the next future when you see concert of Band Maid again... that time you can bring the Kids... but with your Own Kids absolutely... it would be unforgettable experience... because I still remember the very first concert when my dad bring me to see his Idol band... hhe...

[@Zirrad1]

Was great to meet you both! (Green hat, grey hair in ponytail, black leather jacket with red hood, shorts)

[@wavepotterwellness]

Great to meet you too! Thank you for letting me know!

[@erikpedersen7977]

Wave, I saw you and Rosie,but I didn't have a chance to say hello.I hope you both enjoyed my city.

[@wavepotterwellness]

Yes we always enjoy Seattle! Thank you!

[@muiyan]

Hi Wave! I met you by the elevators in the hotel lobby in the afternoon. Just wanted to say hi in person after watching so many of your Band-Maid reaction videos. Cheers!

[@wavepotterwellness]

Oh yes I remember you! You called yourself Ernie right? Thanks so much for coming to say hi! I appreciate it. Hope you had a great time at the show!

[@world_traveller61]

Excellent report. Thank you so much for your time and effort to upload this great video and share with us those who could not go there.

[@wavepotterwellness]

I'm glad you appreciate it! Thank you for the kind words!

[@tlo1412]

I flew in from Denver for this show. Glad we had the same level of appreciation for these girls. Unlike you, I will not be able to catch another show.

[@enol8603]

Here's a vlog of a young lady's trip to Band Maid's concert. Enjoy! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooa5mKx7rs6fedU

[@wavepotterwellness]

Yes I watched that yesterday! Her video is so well put together and great at telling the story of her experience! I need to check out her guitar covers!

[@deathsyth27]

Looks like you had a great time Wave! Glad you were able to make it to a show.

[@wavepotterwellness]

Thank you Matt!

[@rodcarter3767]

For future shows, grab a spot by the mix position.. you'll hear what their sound engineer hears.. best spot in the house..

[@RahimRahmat]

No doubt it was all worth the wait. Glad you all had a blast of a time. So lucky!

[@bigbrutalbassbeer410]

It would’ve been hilariously awkward and creepy if they’d sauntered up next to you at the urinals and been all, “Hey! Are you Wave Potter?!”🤣💪🏻🤘🏻

[@ElfInflicted]

Missed out on seeing Band Maid AND meeting you! Maaan to heck with covid! My wife has so many health problems I couldn't risk going to an indoor show, especially with no mask mandate. Hopefully covid will have calmed down by the time they make it back to America and I can see them then. Anyway, thanks for all the great content and I'm glad you and Rosie had a good time!

[@wavepotterwellness]

I’m sorry to hear that man. I respect you thinking of your wife and her health like that. I actually did get sick shortly after we got home. Thankfully it’s not covid, but still. You made a good call. I hope you get to see them soon!

[@PaleHorseShabuShabu]

Glad you and Rosie had a good time. The lack of an encore is odd; the only group I've seen who didn't play an encore was Nightwish back in 2012. Having seen a lot of Vladimir Chupin's videos from the European tour a few years ago, it sounds about right that Kanami would dominate the sound based on where you were standing. It also makes sense that MISA didn't cross the stage since they didn't rent wireless systems. I would have let them borrow my three Samsons! Thanks for posting this, Wave.

[@tavo-oporto]

actually nightwish back in the days on the early 2000's sometimes they did encores

[@PaleHorseShabuShabu]

@@tavo-oporto Um, okay? They didn't when I saw them.

[@tavo-oporto]

@@PaleHorseShabuShabu hahah sorry if it sounded rude, wasnt my intention actually was just to clarify that really back in the days on the tarja era, the did a couple of encores if i remember well, cause its been so long and my memory cant be triky but am pretty sure they did. again wasnt my intention to sound any rude or something

[@brunobryant4846]

Thanks Wave I enjoyed that very much but my heart aches a little as I don't think the Maids will come to Oz for some time yet, so plan B will be enacted ie I'll take out a second house mortgage so I can stalk them when and where they tour next 😄 Good to see you having some positive interactions with channel subscribers and others, a result of your hard work and commitment mate, cheers, and as always Viva the Maids peace and love Po 👍🎼🥁🎤🎸🍻

[@wavepotterwellness]

Thank you Bruno! I hope you get to see them!

[@grahamreed8774]

It's well known that Band-Maid don't do an encore and after two hours who needs one.

[@jobul2444]

Très bonne vidéo, merci from France

[@spectremech0421]

Hey Man! I'm going to be at the Boston Show also. It will be my first Band Maid concert. If I see you, I'll make sure to say hello!

[@wavepotterwellness]

That’s awesome! Yes I hope to meet you there!

[@markhayes9004]

Hey Wave, Nice Review! I hope you are recovered from the trip and that you and Rosie are having a wonderful day!

[@liveforbass]

Thanks for sharing Po

[@tonygriffin_]

Sounds like a hunkydory day! As far as I know, Japanese bands never do encores and Japanese fans don't ask for them. The reason is that it would imply that the band has not already given it their all in their performance.

[@mattdhorstman]

Can't wait to see you in Boston buddy. :)

[@wavepotterwellness]

Me neither man! That will be an epic show!

[@edhunt]

Saw you and Rosie at Earls after and of course I had to light Champ up for his questionable position on Chemical Reaction

[@wavepotterwellness]

Ahh yes I remember that! 😂

[@ontaka5997]

Band-Maid is known for not doing any encores. I thought when they do shows abroad, Miku would normally announce before they play the last song that they wouldn't do any encores.

[@RevStickleback]

Not in the two I've been to. When the Zepp and Studio Coast videos were still on youtube, it was common knowledge, because people could see what happened.

[@jeffreykuska7877]

Jeff Kuska. From Illinois Going with my daughter tomorrow in San Diego. “Let there be Maids”.

[@rakjr6]

SEA, SF, LA all started about 1/2 hour late.

[@VegetaRabbit]

I waved and told you my KZbin name while you were in line, unfortunately, our lines were moving in opposite directions quickly.

[@wavepotterwellness]

Oh yes I remember you now! Thank you for reminding me! I wish we could’ve chatted a bit but yeah, it was tough timing. 😅

[@karih1362]

Nice review,Thanx!

[@michaelthain4488]

I may be incorrect but I seem to think their live shows were anything from 2 to 2.5 hours long

[@p.ayebasco6645]

White BM hoodie dude, reporting!

[@weilima9316]

Oh dear… no Blooming, Warning or About Us! Hope the Portland Duo enjoyed the concert nonetheless.

[@davidtollefson8411]

We enjoyed it very much!

[@lesallison9047]

✌♥️🇬🇧 🕊 PO

[@Space_Ranger]

Were they selling mech outside the show? I couldn't get tickets to Chicago but was thinking of going to try to buy stuff.

[@sixtofive]

Very cool! Are you going to Chicago now as well? If so I'll try to say hello if I see you there.

[@wavepotterwellness]

Yes we’ll be there!

[@SoryIrippedUrHeart]

Fun Rock band

[@pulp-tx6lq]

Yeah they never do encores. It must be a Japanese thing.

[@l4kr]

2-hour show > fake encores and annoying preshows

[@wavepotterwellness]

Very true!

[@highjynxx]

I did a drive by 'Hi Wave, Hi Rosie!' as you were turning the corner to get against the wall, but I was with a pile of friends and on my way to the GA line. :)

[@wavepotterwellness]

Oh dang! Well thanks for saying hi! Hopefully next time we can chat a bit!

[@highjynxx]

@@wavepotterwellness For sure! I am eyeing that Nemophila show in San Francisco in March :)

[@JerryGoNuts]

LA got Hibana. That was a song I wanted to hear in San Francisco.