Rock4four: Summertime special '09

6.2 two weekends to go before ocean day, and terry and miki wow the crowd

I was down at Yuigahama beach, last night, to see Terry Tokugawa, and Miki Ohara DJ. It was a guilt trip, as much as anything. Fox had said their DJing style was not full on, and I had concurred.

So what greeted me was something most unexpected - a larger crowd than anticipated, for a start. It was great to see so many cube car kids, who were there for Miki. and a large contingency of Yokohamans too, to support Terry, despite the alarming news that Tommy, his brother, is in a worsening condition. Terry, as Japapanese often do, when solemnity abounds, made a speech, praising and thanking Tommy, and thanking their fellow Yokohamans, prior to the party.

And the Yokosuka crew was here too. I was really chuffed to see them, and spent a good while, catching up, and chatting, with Kendrick, Tyrone and everyone. 'Nice to see no 'White' here' sniggered Kendrick.

'He's planning his Ocean day set' said I.

Perhaps because everybody, sailors, surfers, foreigners, cube car kids, Tokyoites, Yokohamans, and Kamakurans were here to party, the initial vibe was terrific.And perhaps because Terry and Miki rose to the vibe, or perhaps because they were well up for it, they played fantastically. I was awestruck. Humbled even. Fox has to be told - Miki and Terry can not, and must not be sidelined. It was 'a fantastic night' in Yuji's own words. But I am sure that everybody present would have agreed.

The Rock4four soundsystem is back in town.