The SHERBETS are a four member alternative rock band based here in Japan, and have an extensive list of albums under their belt. This year, the White Stage welcomed them to perform on the second day of Fuji Rock festivities.

Dressed in red and black and wearing classic shades, Kenichi Asai, the band’s lead singer boldly walks onto the stage. He is joined by his band members, Kumiko Fukushi on keyboard, Kenichi Nakata on bass, and Kimitoshi Sotomura on the drums. He is thankful for the audience and says “thank you for coming to see us!”.

There were droplets of rain at the very beginning of the set, but it quickly subsided as the band carried on with their performance. A solid group of fans gathered at the front of the stage and the band managed to keep their fans engaged with their nostalgic tracks and friendly energy.

The band opened their set with their 1996 song, High School and closed the show with Chiisanahana (小さな花). The show held a delicate balance between old and new, beginning in a classic SHERBETS tune and managing to insert tracks from their newest album, Same.

A band who’s capable of keeping fans throughout the entirety of their career is a quality to strive for. With a musical career spanning for as long as theirs, the SHERBETS are a true representation of what it means to dedicate one’s life to the love of music.