(05-01-2009, 07:39 PM)Hedelex Wrote: I got this message a couple of weeks ago (before flu thing and before I read this warning X-D) And answered that since I live in Mexico, It would be a little hard to convince people to go to USA :-p Some mexican pals planned to go but are now most likely unable since they have no VISA and appointments on the Embassy are suspended due to flu, so I didn't consider it useful to give my address. This person was very nice and thanked me for answering. I'm puzzled, though, I still don't fully understand the idea.

the flu thing really is making some impact, and may be affecting J and MONORAL in Europe. i saw last night where another show has been canceled. in Montpelier, France this time.(the Spain shows were related to problems with the promoter, hope VAMPS doesn't run into these difficulties.) with the timing of this cancellation, you wonder if it's flu related since other appearances by Japanese artists are being canceled with that as a listed reason. (LM.C/Pony Canyon management/A-kon for example.) whatever the reason though, and J stated he could not elaborate at this time, he would be tied up right now trying to deal with that situation. i'm sure this is why there hasn't been much response from him of late.

side comment. it just seems like there has been an awful lot of miscellaneous problems being encountered by various bands this year that is necessitating cancellation of shows, postponements and such like. it's sad because so many more are trying to look outside Japan now, but are encountering so many roadblocks.