AobaIchikoThere was a sea of seated bodies present on the Gypsy Avalon hill for Ichiko Aoba’s afternoon performance.  As the stage’s MC introduced the singer-songwriter, Aoba pulled out her keitai and took photos of all the people hanging out on the grass around her.  Armed with only a guitar, she performed a 30-minute set that showcased material from her “Kamisori Otome” debut that was issued this past January.  Built around subtle, intricate instrumentation, Aoba’s vocal-driven fragile folk and acoustic bedroom pop was well received by the lounging crowd and those heading up to the nearby hammock area situated next to the Gypsy Avalon space to really stretch out and get comfortable.

The photo report of Aoba Ichiko’s performance is here.

*Photo by 近澤幸司