My First Time Going to a BAND-MAID Concert (San Francisco, CA, USA - October 14, 2022)

I went to August Hall in San Francisco to watch BAND-MAID for the first time. It was a fun experience at the front row and meeting new people. Special thanks to Richard and Joe for saving me a spot in front of Kanami and John for giving me the BAND-MAID setlist after the show! Thank you as well for those who checked out my channel and Instagram, really appreciate it!
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My name is Michelle! You will find music / guitar covers on this channel and anything else that I think would be great to share. This includes video games, unboxings, and vlogs.
My First Time Going to a BAND-MAID Concert (San Francisco, CA, USA October 14, 2022) | VIP experience | Band Maid US Tour 2022 | Live Okyuji

[@toshimatyu6654]

From Japan Thank you for sharing your first BAND-MAID OKYU-JI experience. We are looking forward not only to the live footage, but also to the candid impressions of the American fans. I'm waiting for the live at Tokyo Garden Theater on January 9th. Please continue to support BAND-MAID.

[@MichelleGT]

Awesome! Glad to hear that and thanks so much for watching! I hope you have lots of fun at Tokyo Garden Theater in January!

[@toshimatyu6654]

@HVAC Quality Assurance In March 2016, BAND-MAID was invited to the convention event "Sakura-Con", which was held in Seattle, USA for the first time to introduce Japanese culture, and performed overseas in front of about 3,000 spectators. BAND-MAID has been touring America since 2018. 2018 All 9 performances June 29 Foro Indie Rocks (Mexico City) November 9 Lodge Room (Los Angeles) November 10 The Chapel (San Francisco) November 14 Nosturi (Helsinki) November 16 Melkweg (Amsterdam) November 17 The Dome (London) November 18 Backstage (Paris) November 21 SO36 (Berlin) November 22 Feierwerk (Munich) 2019 10 performances in 8 locations June 22 Islington Assembly Hall (London) June 23 Le Trabendo (Paris) June 24 Zeche (Bochum, Germany) June 26 DAS LOGOS (Hamburg) July 13 Hanago HANA Exhibition Space (Taipei) September 26 Gramercy Theater (New York) September 27 Mercury Lounge (New York) September 28 Cambridge Room (Dallas) September 30 Echoplex (Los Angeles) October 1 Echoplex (Los Angeles)

[@lonniekramlich6241]

Band -Maid needs young fans like yourself......spread the word & Thank You for sharing your experience!! 💯❤️🎙🎸🥁😎🤘

[@MichelleGT]

Thanks for watching!

[@yu-dd6of]

綺麗な映像ありがとうございます！

[@MichelleGT]

見てくれてありがとうございます！

[@jonbovi1192]

もう「お給仕　始めます」は言わなくなったのかな？

[@ST-ez2ky]

素晴らしい映像をありがとうございます！ みんちょを近くで見れて良かったですね！

[@MichelleGT]

はい嬉しかったです😄🎸見てくれてありがとう！

[@SoryIrippedUrHeart]

All I can say the fans are well mannered fans they are so kind in everyway

[@alantang1307]

I can't believe I've only found out about Band-Maid October of 2021. We is all blessed to even see the Maids live... I am still buzzing, star strucked and feels surreal that I've even went to the show two days ago. Only thing was I couldn't see Akane's godly drumming. 😥 Been to Hyde, Miyavi and Dir en Grey... Band-Maid is the best experience I've had at all of them. 💯

[@adaptercrash]

I can't believe you like this shit it's like sum41 rip off

[@teikpohsee5356]

Michelle, thanks for sharing. Wish I were there but I'm in South East Asia. If you're a new fan, please know that your life will never be the same again! Keep rocking.

[@MichelleGT]

Thanks for watching!

[@user-mh3ot1sb1i]

ショットが良い 楽しませてもらいました。ありがとう 😊

[@MichelleGT]

嬉しい！見てくれてありがとう！

[@morrykaz855]

とても楽しい動画をありがとう😊これからもband maidを応援してね🤗

[@MichelleGT]

見てくれてありがとう！😊

[@BAND-MAID-USA]

You’re a legend. For real!!!! Kanami totally remembered you in New Jersey. 😊

[@j-rocktours1517]

Great angle. In Japan, we can't record in the venue so it's good chance to feel atmosphere of BM.

[@MichelleGT]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it

[@edwardbarnes3389]

The average age of a BAND MAID fans is probably 50 to 80 year's old , for a band that's in their 30's this breaks the mold !

[@sta-prest]

コンサート前後の様子も見れてとても楽しめました！ ありがとうございます！ あなたのAloneとThrillのカバー動画も見ましたがとても才能のある素晴らしい演奏で感動しました🔥🎸💕 スウィープも完璧💯 カナミも絶対見てると思いますよ😊 Thank you for uploading these great videos!

[@MichelleGT]

優しいコメントありがとうございます。私のカバも見てくれてありがとうございます！😊　 Thanks for your kind comments, glad you enjoyed it!

[@Truthinshredding1]

What a thrill! I've seen them live in London, this kicked ass.

[@Glenner7]

Thank you for doing this vlog and sharing your Band-Maid experience with those who couldn't be there...

[@MichelleGT]

You're welcome, thank you for watching

[@cius2112]

i cant wait to see them! i will be driving 12 hours to see them lol

[@oskisnutz]

Omg I was hoping someone caught Miku admonishing the crowd when we sang at the wrong time. That was priceless. It was my first time too, such an amazing show. It was a pleasure meeting you briefly, and I'll definitely follow your videos.

[@MichelleGT]

Yes, indeed an amazing show. It was also nice meeting you and thanks so much for your support!

[@J3unG]

This theatre used to be the MASON movie theater back in the day. It was a proper movie theater with a big screen and huge Dolby sound system. Good to see they are using it for live music. Cool band. I'm glad they made it out to SF.

[@weilima9316]

Thank you for this! Meaningful and well-edited! Stuff we don’t get to see usually… ever! Glad you enjoyed it and I hope there are many more ladies who become fans of the band! They always say they hope for more female fans!

[@MichelleGT]

Yes I enjoyed it a lot, thanks for your kind comment!

[@4freki]

I have watched you play and you have excellent skills ! Kanami loves her fans and loves you. Keep on practicing , you are the next Kanami 😀

[@arklados3596]

This show kicked butt! So did LA! Can’t wait for tomorrow!

[@scottmcgregor4829]

Alright, and Thank you Michelle,This is fantastic for me. To see a "Princess" document her own experience at a Band Maid "serving" concert. My wife is always telling me that Band Maid is a band for guys.

[@MichelleGT]

Not anymore lol 😂! Thanks for watching!

[@scottmcgregor4829]

@@MichelleGT no, I dare say, not anymore 😂

[@bm4-life]

*Michelle* it was cool seeing you in San Francisco at the *BAND-MAID* concert and enjoy checking out the content on your KZbin channel with covers of *BAND-MAID* and Van Halen where you jumped in one of your videos also like the unboxing of the various pedals you received. Hope you do more *BAND-MAID* covers Rock On!

[@MichelleGT]

Yes, nice seeing you too! The concert was fun! Thanks for your support!

[@bm4-life]

@@MichelleGT Well tell your sister hi 🙂

[@miqoto]

I remember your cover with your guitar! Glad you got to see them live! And happy birthday 🎉 Also check out warmed olive's video she had clean angle for uncle Joe and Kanami sending you hearts

[@MichelleGT]

Thanks so much! Lol I will have to check it out, thanks for letting me know!

[@eduardodelgado7824]

Thank you for recording this!! I was having way to much fun that I forgot ahaha see ya fans next time they do a US tour!❤️

[@kurt8084]

Very happy you got to see them. I was at the Seattle show and it was amazing.

[@MichelleGT]

Thank you! That's great, I heard good things about the Seattle show 😄

[@bluryeye1]

This was a really well done video Michelle, thanks. I'm new to Mand-Maid, and this video really shows how nice and talented they are. I'm blown away.

[@johnmeade19]

So jealous, I hope they do a European tour soon. This looks awesome, I love your personal take on the experience. Stay inspired, stay creative, enjoy every moment.

[@MichelleGT]

Yes, I hope so too. And thanks so much!

[@xagorvangard]

Nice! I was also there. My first B-M concert as well and had a blast. Didn't get to take much pictures or videos as I was just trying to focus on the experience 😁

[@MichelleGT]

Awesome! Yes, it's nice to do that as well. Thanks for watching!

[@GaryHolloway-810]

Wow Michelle was very close :)

[@shinshingle1]

あなたが一番かわいいよ＾＾　笑顔が最高。

[@MichelleGT]

ありがとうございます！

[@yellowclip7862]

I'm so happy you got to see them! 😊

[@MichelleGT]

Yes 😁 thank you

[@WretchedDrummer]

I found out about Band-Maid because they took a picture with The Warning, at their recent Aftershock Festival performance. I would have went to this S.F. show, but it was in such short notice 😭 I will definitely see them next time they come to the Bay Area.

[@MichelleGT]

yes, next time!

[@jon87583]

Michelle, it was great meeting you. Thanks for posting this video - so your fellow Maidiacs can watch you enjoy your first okyu-ji! Keep shredding! 🤠🤘 And, happy birthday!

[@MichelleGT]

Nice meeting you as well Jonathan. Thanks so much! 🤘

[@philproffitt8363]

Thank you for the Mincho 'Alone' solo :-) Superb...glad you enjoyed the night!!! Hope they tour near me in the UK some time...Liverpool would be awesome.

[@MichelleGT]

Thanks for watching! Yes, so fun. I hope they will tour near you as well!

[@philproffitt8363]

@@MichelleGT I hope so. Po! 🤞😁

[@sceif]

This gets me so excited for my own experience in Dallas on Friday.

[@MichelleGT]

I hope you have lots of fun!

[@mickyart]

Awesome work Michelle! The best band in the planet deserves this much care.

[@fongtony2775]

Congratulations, you got a unforgettable birthday 🎁 with BAND MAID

[@MichelleGT]

Thank you 😄

[@user-dw6yj4in5e]

BAND-MAIDを見ている貴女も素敵です😳👍💕from🎌

[@MichelleGT]

優しいコメントありがとうございます

[@OldMrB]

Thank you, for doing this it was great and you got to see them live I hope they will come to the UK. soon.

[@megalondonkleuter]

I can relate to your feelings before, during and after the Band-Maid concert for the first time! I am so happy watching this video! It gave some of those feelings again. I love Band-Maid so much.

[@MichelleGT]

I'm happy you enjoyed the video!

[@WavePotter]

This video is so well done! Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@MichelleGT]

Thanks for watching!

[@squaresphere]

Thank you for sharing your experience at the concert! Great editing and very well story telling.

[@MichelleGT]

Thanks for your kind comment!

[@michaelmunno]

Michelle! it was so nice to meet you and your parents in NJ! (crazy man with the Stetson here. :P ) I really enjoyed getting to talk to you and both of your parents were so kind to me. it was like we were old friends somehow, all born in the same year and everything lol. say hello to them and keep rockin' and shreddin' I have only watched a few MVs, it was nice to see even a deep purple bass cover! nice. Let's go F#*$&n crazy!! haha. glad to see you had a great time at both shows. Are you going to post up a video from the NJ end of your experience? Hope y'all are safe back at home and still riding a high from the Band-Maid experience. :)

[@kennyjohnson336]

Epic

[@MichelleGT]

Thanks for watching!

[@Talon6551]

Each and every lady fit together so well - as a band and apparently off stage as well. That's what makes this bank awesome. So talented.

[@tommilmore7683]

very good fun video ...I like the snippet approach to the live stuff

[@MichelleGT]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for your comment!

[@KazekuroIfrit]

It's really awesome to see some first time impressions of Band Maid's お給仕！ Glad you had a great time and that you had such a good experience not only with the band but with the crowd as well. Didn't actually meet you at the venue, but was a row or two back to the left. Saw Kanami throwing you some smiles and giving you a great night! Probably my favorite experience of seeing Band Maid so far. Keep rocking! 🤘

[@MichelleGT]

Glad that you enjoyed the video. It was a fun show 😄 thanks for watching Matt! 🤘

[@haljordan4825]

Congratulations on your first show of the best live band I've ever seen. They're so good I dedicated a book to them. Keep up the great work on the covers.

[@MichelleGT]

Thanks for watching!

[@blacklikethesun]

Wow michelle, you were at the show? So awesome. Ill have to see band-maid on their next tour because all the footage ive seen they sound great live.

[@MichelleGT]

Yes it was good! You should go next time!

[@espereactions2]

Can't wait to see them in Boston!

[@darieng619]

This was my third show. I always stand on the Misa side. Maybe I'll try for the middle section next time.

[@glennriser4834]

Great video! Thanks for showing us what we were not able to go and see!

[@MichelleGT]

Thanks for watching!

[@patron40silver]

Super cool video. GIRLS ROCK!!!!!. Thanks for sharing.

[@xagorvangard]

OMG Patron you missed a great show! It was awesome! You have to go next time they come to the area again!

[@MichelleGT]

Thanks for watching!

[@JerryGoNuts]

J.A.S.O.N. B.E.C.K.E.R. -- Perpetual Burn, 1988. He lives in Richmond, CA. (Guess who this is...) 🤪🤗😉. So you were in front of Mincho, nice! I uploaded my footage of the concert on my channel. It's the first time I uploaded anything to KZbin. I have a 57 min video of the 2nd 1/2 of the concert.

[@MichelleGT]

No need to guess lol! It was nice meeting you at SF! Yes, I was in front of Mincho, had lots of fun! 😄

[@gigmcsweeney8566]

Thanks for sharing your experience of your first Band Maid gig. Looks like you had a wonderful time and well done to the older generation for taking good care of you. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that they'll tour the UK next year. Best wishes and 'Cheers!'

[@MichelleGT]

Yes, they took good care of me and I had a great time at the show 😬 Thanks for your comment!

[@Valenvenge]

this is awesome! thanks for sharing!

[@MichelleGT]

Thanks for watching!

[@BlazinNSoul]

Please continue to support Band-Maid as they still haven't gotten a proper arena tour!! I am hoping after this one people will finally start to give them that respect!! Such an amazing show as I was at Aftershock but very cool seeing your first show. The first is always the most memorable as I also attended Bukadan Live which was my first Babymetal performance & it was legendary. Su-Metal was on a completely different level as such an outstanding vocalist now!! Seriously I've have more respect for both of these groups now seeing them live!! Great time to be a Metal fan! 🤘

[@TomClark-Futoura]

Great coverage, storytelling and editing, Michelle! Thank you!!

[@MichelleGT]

Thanks for watching!

[@egolayer13]

So cool. I caught them in Los Angeles in 2019. Excellent show.

[@drogonr9318]

Thx so much for sharing your wonderful experience! Love this band. :)

[@MichelleGT]

Thanks for watching!

[@chris-rv7si]

I can't wait to see them in NJ at the end of the month. I am so hyped

[@orlandolopez5672]

Damn I can’t wait to see them live

[@espereactions2]

Thanks for sharing!

[@MichelleGT]

Thanks for watching!

[@paulwisham5943]

Aloha! たのしみ！ ビデオによくできました。 From Yokohama, I hope you enjoyed your time out in SF as well. Hope to see BandMaid back here in Japan sooner than later. 🍻 cheers!

[@MichelleGT]

見てくれてありがとうございます！Yes, it was a great time out in SF 😄 Hope you get to watch them soon! Take care🍻

[@themcusbleedingedge]

So jealous of you! I can't even imagine how awesome the show must have been!

[@themcusbleedingedge]

Oh and geez Saiki looks striking in black as usual!

[@MichelleGT]

Yeah it was awesome! 😄 thanks for watching!

[@RevStickleback]

What I found strange was that they were exactly as I expected them to be. OK, part of that is due to the costumes, but it was also the way they were. I sometimes think they are more relaxed on stage outside Japan, and muck around a bit more.

[@mrraiarj]

Thanks for up loaded this VDO , love from Bangkok.

[@bkeith1853]

There are lots of Band-Maid tour videos on KZbin but yours is different because you have the whole experience on a personal level. Seeing the concert is great but it’s the before and after parts that made your video so much fun to watch. I saw them in Seattle last week and they were awesome!

[@MichelleGT]

Thanks so much for your kind comment!

[@toobwawn]

I think I saw you outside we may of waved at each other, but so glad you enjoyed your 1st Band Maid show, what a great birthday present!!! Hope to see you at more Band Maid shows 👍🏼🎂🇯🇵🎸🥁🎸🎤🎶🎈🎉🎏 Btw, Alone was also my favorite song, not only a great song but knowing what that song means to them I gotta admit did tug at my heart strings 😎👍🏼❤️🇯🇵🎶

[@MichelleGT]

Yes, it was very enjoyable! Awesome that you liked that song as well during the show 😄 thanks for watching!

[@dandanny6772]

hi Michelle, thanks for sharing your experience with us. It was cool to watch. I'll check out your channel. Viva Band Maid!

[@MichelleGT]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@tamotsuish]

Thanks so much Michelle! Fantastic video, I love this band so much. They sound so awesome! Also, what a great crowd! I`m happy to see you enjoying the okyuji!

[@MichelleGT]

Thanks for watching!

[@zergon68]

Excellent VLOG video, nicely cut and presented, thanks for spreading the love of BAND MAID.

[@MichelleGT]

Thanks for your kind comment!

[@remmy2000]

Wow..the intro song when they come out sound awesome

[@sean1728]

I regret that I couldn't score tix for the Seattle show...I would've gladly made the drive from Portland without hesitation. Such a great band! May they continue to enjoy worldwide success and experience and exposure!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🤘

[@hiawatha.g]

Great diary of your experience. Thank you for posting and good luck with your playing!

[@MichelleGT]

Thanks a lot!

[@screamindemon71]

Glad you enjoyed their show! Hopefully, there's many more to come! I've been to the three California shows minus Aftershock and was still amazed as the first time when I seen them in Dallas in 2019!

[@MichelleGT]

Nice! Yes, so fun and hopefully more to come! Thanks for watching!

[@Bokurano99]

I hope the come to europe one day...

[@leeforrester466]

Thank you for sharing your video. I was hoping Band Maid would make it up to Vancouver this time. I felt a little like I was at this show though, you did such a good job in the 15 minutes posted here.

[@MichelleGT]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@daramon64]

This video appeared as a KZbin suggestion. I subscribed after going to your channel and seeing your cover of Unchained.

[@user-ix5yj9ip9v]

I'm sure " Yokohama " made you very happy ! Hahaha. yes , the ladies love you very much ! thanks for the video's ! Much love .

[@CLaudiusClemensJimmy]

and yet a girl is a fans of them, thank you for your video girl

[@MichelleGT]

Thanks for watching!

[@gmac6503]

I was all excited for you watching this 😃 Thanks for sharing! I found them in Feb 2020 and became an immediate fan and have all their music and watched the Live Streams BUT they do not have Florida on their tour 😖 Your video makes me happy for you and for that I thank you AND keep sharing your playing guitar whether bass or whatever you want to play 🤗

[@MichelleGT]

Thanks so much for your kind comments!

[@devinchadwick9147]

I just saw them at Aftershock a few weeks ago!! They put on a fantastic show but because it was a music festival, the set was really short, and they couldn't give the true "okyuji" experience :( I wish I could have seen them in SF, I was really hoping to hear them play Corallium! Did they go crazy on that song or what? Thank you so much for making this video so that I can experience some of what you did! I'm living through you vicariously until I can see them again.

[@MichelleGT]

Still nice that you went to Aftershock. And yes they did go crazy for Corallium and of course for all the songs played that night! 😄🤘 thanks for watching!

[@salva0922]

Good to see a girl seeing their heroes

[@alvarocivera2717]

Thank you Michele

[@MichelleGT]

Thanks for watching!

[@mgrzx3367]

You went to my dream. Thank you so much. Smiles and hopes you had the time of your life. 💖🌹

[@mariogonzalez3588]

I was there also🤘🏽. It was my first time seeing them too 🥲

[@MichelleGT]

Nice!

[@WavePotter]

1:18 Hey it's Richard!

[@itismedila]

BIG THANKS! This vid so motivationallllll! i'll learn japanese as well as save up for the next okyujiiii:(((

[@alicevanderbruggen8711]

Happy Birthday Ladies ❤️

[@shoestring413]

The love for Misa is strong! I got to see them at the MD show, and it was awesome. Sadly, we didn't get to hear the newest song "Influencer". I didn't matter the show was awesome and it was my first opportunity to see them live. Onset was the shining moment of the night for me.

[@MichelleGT]

I'm surprised they didn't play Influencer for the show you went to, but I also wish I heard Onset played at SF lol! Thanks for watching!

[@shoestring413]

@@MichelleGT from what I heard they like to change their set list every show. They had played Influencer at ever show leading up to the one in MD and it got dropped. I think it was put back in at the next show in PA. Just my luck. Lol

[@cedrebleu7181]

Thx for sharing 😀👍

[@MichelleGT]

Thanks for watching!

[@ckratosc]

Awesome !! and you are sooo cute !!! Thanks for share !!!!

[@MichelleGT]

Thanks for watching!

[@TanuKart]

Great spot. Love to see the whole show

[@RsSquier51]

Saw them last night and they killed it!!!!!!!!!!

[@MichelleGT]

🤘🏼awesome!

[@Hogie-iv8bd]

Michelle, (this is Richard) awesome meeting you!🤘 You are a fantastic gutarist, humble and genuine person! .... however I'm sad my screaming ruined your audio. 😬 sorry. Still have one extra VIP Houston and Dallas they are yours if you can make it!

[@MichelleGT]

Hey Richard, it was nice meeting you as well. You guys helped me make my first BM experience an awesome one. Thank you, you're very kind, and I wish I could go but I won't be able to make it. Hope you have fun at all of the shows! And don't worry about the screaming, I liked your cheers for Akane 😄

[@tilepusher]

Best video footage of any current Band-Maid concert! I love how you tied in video footage with your story. Thank you so much!

[@MichelleGT]

Thanks so much for your kind comment!

[@PhilC_Adventures]

Fun video!! Awesome you finally saw them live!! Thanks for sharing \m/

[@MichelleGT]

😄Thanks for watching!

[@hunglikeaheretic]

Hey, I'm the Joe in this video 🤣 It was awesome meeting you in SF. Thanks for capturing the best moment in my life on film 🤩

[@MichelleGT]

Hey Joe, anytime lol! It was nice meeting you too!

[@Electriceye1984bySam]

This is a very cool candid video. Thanks for uploading your experience here! Love your covers! 👏🏻😁🤘🏻

[@MichelleGT]

Thanks for watching🤘🏻