October Babies

- Ypsilanti, MI Alternative / Alternative World / Alterna...

About

Members: Toko Shiiki, Erik Santos, Ben Lorenz, Dale King, Mike Ouellette

Label: Oddfellow Music, Oddfellow Music

Manager: Erik Santos

Bio: October Babies was born by Japanese singer Toko Shiiki and bassist/arranger Erik Santos. The songwriting duo met in Tokyo in 2002 while Erik was resident composer for the elemental butoh dance/theater group Dairakudakan. When Toko moved to the US to study photography in 2005, the couple produce... See Full Bio

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October Babies has a show on 02/02/2013 at 08:00 PM @ Woodruff's in Ypsilanti, MI http://www.reverbnation.com/c./poni/172745129 #concert

Press

"October Babies exude an aura of peace, love, and coolness...The groove of their music transcends the fact that the lyrics are in Japanese...the band is about celebrating the positive, not the negative of life."

— Donald Lierman, Detroit Live Magazine

“October Babies are yet another fine example of Ypsilanti's knack for spitting out some of the coolest weird music on the planet. Part alt-rock, part dub band, part electronic, always entertaining, the October Babies seem on their way to good things, having just returned from a well-recieved Japanese tour and with plenty of regional dates to keep them busy. The trio's completely original compositions explore the cosmic side of the world music palette, maintaining an optimistic dreaminess that seems to always view the glass as half full ... even while you slam what's inside and start dancing. ”

— Ryan A. Bunch, Ann Arbor Current

"October Babies: Japanese female vocals over Detroit indie-pop. Like a hot bath on a cold night with somebody special. Honestly."

— Metro Times

"When I wandered into Whiskey in the Jar on Friday I had no idea what to expect from October Babies. I'm usually a toe-tapper and/or a head-bobber, but that night I couldn't help but dance. The femme-fronted, Ypsilanti-based rock and soul band had a really cool groove, and it didn't seem to matter that I couldn't understand the lyrics sung in Japanese. It was the infectious enthusiasm of lead singer Toko Shiiki that turned my toe-tapping into dancing -- and I wasn't the only one. The entire place seemed to erupt into an all-out dance party. This kind of moment was what makes the Blowout so cool and unique."

— Rachel May, Detroit Free Press

"Ao-zora Radio has a visceral, dreamlike quality, but the band's current live sound [High Hai Hi!] is very different. The newer sound has many influences but is rooted in a jam band dynamic that Santos offhandedly dubs 'upbeat global soul' ... and the mix of their instrumentation with Shiiki's Japanese lyrics and infectious dancing makes for a distinctive concert experience.

— Chris Berggren, Ann Arbor Observer

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OCTOBER BABIES ! HIGH HAI ...
May 16, 2012
HIGH HAI HI THERE! Stay tuned for more developments in the life of October Babi... [more]

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Videos

October Babies "High Hai Hi" Released!! (footage from the release show!)

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Shows

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Aug 3

Rootenanny Festival 2013
Elsworth, MI., US | 5:00pm
Rootenanny Festival 2013
Elsworth, MI., US
Sat Aug 03 5:00pm
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2013 Rootenanny Festival August 2nd 3rd & 4th TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Follow the link to the ticket outlet where you can purchase your tickets for either one day or the entire fun filled weekend. This has got to be one of the very best music festivals in all of the midwest. Darn near on the shores of Lake Michigan in the beautiful orchards @ Rocky Top Farms near Ellsworth, Michigan. One hell of a line up and one hell of a weekend family friendly but also one fun filled crazy weekend you won't soon forget or remember depends on your preference. Feels like a family reunion but with your family that has dress and knows how to throw an amazing party. Grant Jacobus aka Papa g & The Traveling Horse Club takes the stage Saturday @ 1pm. Maybe the Rootstand boys will have G sit in with his Hammond... we can only hope right? SEE YOU ALL THERE!!!!