A Grueling Band Rehearsal

Jay Chou has just signed a deal that puts him in the States for an extended period of time.  He's pretty excited about it.  He's been going back and forth for over a year now.  This way he will get more time with his lady, Kyori.  He had to contract out some new band members.  The drummer, Max, and the guitarist, Chris, have both signed contracts.  He is still looking for a permanent keyboardist.  It's Saturday night and rehearsal has been unusually long.

Max, the drummer.

Jay Chou

All of the instruments shown are from the Justin Bieber Concert Stage playset.

Chris, Kara's husband, jumped at the chance to play with Jay Chou.  Kara is a little concerned that it will interfere with their performances.

JB is just standing in for the night.  He's a great keyboardist, but his mom will not sign off for him to be a full time band member.  After all, he is still in high school.

"How did it sound that time?"  Jay Chou asks his music producer, who is operating the sound boards.

"Well, I think that's good for now.  We will work on the ending next time."  (Jay to producer) 

"Jay, how about we change the ending a liitle.  Maybe take it down an octave to something like this."  Chris plays a few bars on his guitar.

"I like that.  We'll work on it Tuesday.  It's getting pretty late."  (Jay) 

"Alright guys.  Thanks for coming.  We'll meet here again Tuesday night, same time."  (Jay)

Jay starts talking to Chris.  Off in the distance, Kyori, his girlfriend has made her way on stage.

She waits for a bit, then makes her way over, just as Chris is leaving. 

"Hey sweetheart. Have you been waiting long?"  (Jay)

"No. I've learned that when you tell me a time, it's going to be at least an hour later than you tell me." (Kyori)

"Am I that predicatable?"  (Jay)

"Predictable and cute."  (Kyori) 

Max's girlfriend, Carmen was also waiting. 

"Honey, you look tired."  (Carmen)
"I am tired.  Do you mind if we just grab a quick bite and go relax?"  (Max)

"Of course not.  How about the IHOP down the street?"  (Carmen)

"So can we go now?"  (Kyori)

"Give me five minutes to talk to my producer and then I'm set."  (Jay)

"Ok, five minutes and then I am dragging you out of here."  (Kyori)

Jay is a work-a-holic and is prone to losing track of time.

 A closer look at some of the Bieber accessories:

This is the guitar stand.  The guitar itself has a strap so the dolls can stand and hold the guitar.

This is a working foot pedal.  It isn't attached to the drum.  It can be placed wherever you like.  Isn't it cute?

This is the Justin Bieber chair.  It closes up top, but I was being lazy.

Here it is with a seated doll.  There is one more prop that I didn't show, which is a headset.  The microphone shown up top is a really nice one.  The articulation on the Bieber doll is also very nice.  Just a reminder, I found this set at Big Lots for $15 a few days ago.

This is an awesome thrift store find my mother gave to me today.  They are WORKING multicolor strobe lights.  Perfect for a dance club.  I may have to put my mom on the payroll.  She is getting pretty good at finding wonderful dolly props.