inspiration Vol.19 -Whisper words of PRO wisdom?!- https://inspirationla.com Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:47:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 Bobby (left , Zip (Center) and me (right)! https://inspirationla.com/news/18317.html https://inspirationla.com/news/18317.html#respond Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:47:08 +0000 https://inspirationla.com/?p=18317 Today was our Preview Day in nice sunny weather! As I expected, It was very fantastic Friday with many many great vibes! Lots vintage dealers would make big sales! Very good! OK, let us enjoy one more day, tomorrow (4/10). See you soon!

The post Bobby (left , Zip (Center) and me (right)! first appeared on inspiration Vol.19 -Whisper words of PRO wisdom?!-.]]> Today was our Preview Day in nice sunny weather! As I expected, It was very fantastic Friday with many many great vibes! Lots vintage dealers would make big sales! Very good!
OK, let us enjoy one more day, tomorrow (4/10). See you soon!

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The post See you this weekend! first appeared on inspiration Vol.19 -Whisper words of PRO wisdom?!-.]]> Today (4/9) we had “SETUP day” with over 250 exhibitors. It’s also very fun day for me to talk with old and new friends since last April!
OK, we are ready for the show. Very very looking forward to seeing many many vintage freaks this weekend on 4/10-11 10am-4pm! Thanks many again!

The post See you this weekend! first appeared on inspiration Vol.19 -Whisper words of PRO wisdom?!-.]]> https://inspirationla.com/news/18315.html/feed 0 4/9 is our setup days! https://inspirationla.com/news/18313.html https://inspirationla.com/news/18313.html#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:41:36 +0000 https://inspirationla.com/?p=18313 Dear all exhibitors I just done my packing jobs….. How about you?! 😊 Be careful of your “back”! Hahaha. Yes, tomorrow (4/9) is our “setup day,” (not event day). I am very very proud and excited to build up big gathering with you all in this weekend! Weather in Pasadena would be…maybe “SUNNY.”😇 Thanks many […]

The post 4/9 is our setup days! first appeared on inspiration Vol.19 -Whisper words of PRO wisdom?!-.]]> Dear all exhibitors

I just done my packing jobs….. How about you?! 😊 Be careful of your “back”! Hahaha.
Yes, tomorrow (4/9) is our “setup day,” (not event day). I am very very proud and excited to build up big gathering with you all in this weekend! Weather in Pasadena would be…maybe “SUNNY.”😇
Thanks many many again for your big supports. See you soon!
Rin Tanaka

The post 4/9 is our setup days! first appeared on inspiration Vol.19 -Whisper words of PRO wisdom?!-.]]> https://inspirationla.com/news/18313.html/feed 0 “Hey Pocky A-Way” by The Meters —- https://inspirationla.com/news/18311.html https://inspirationla.com/news/18311.html#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:17:17 +0000 https://inspirationla.com/?p=18311 Now I am 100% ready for our show on 4/10-11! You too? So I am doing the “Music List Checks” though my Spotify. This is my HAPPIEST times though my event setup jobs in 1 year. How do I select 80x 2 songs for the show? Good Questions. They are all my “Practice Songs” at […]

The post “Hey Pocky A-Way” by The Meters —- first appeared on inspiration Vol.19 -Whisper words of PRO wisdom?!-.]]> Now I am 100% ready for our show on 4/10-11! You too?
So I am doing the “Music List Checks” though my Spotify. This is my HAPPIEST times though my event setup jobs in 1 year.
How do I select 80x 2 songs for the show? Good Questions. They are all my “Practice Songs” at my guitar, bass and sax lessons. Example. this evening I am learning the jazz standard “Just Friends” (by Chet Baker).
Our opening song will be “Hey Pocky A-Way” by the Meters! I remember that Jerry Garcia often sang this song. Yep, everybody loves the New Orleans grooves!
See you soon, everybody!
Rin Tanaka

The post “Hey Pocky A-Way” by The Meters —- first appeared on inspiration Vol.19 -Whisper words of PRO wisdom?!-.]]> https://inspirationla.com/news/18311.html/feed 0 “Furugura” by Calbee USA https://inspirationla.com/news/18309.html https://inspirationla.com/news/18309.html#respond Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:10:15 +0000 https://inspirationla.com/?p=18309 Yesterday, I met Takashi (=my old friend) who is working for Calbee USA. He gave us 500 “Furugura” (=good for your breakfast)! On 4/10, you will get it FREE. It’s very nice tastes. Don’t miss it! Thansk so so much always, Takashi-ku!

The post “Furugura” by Calbee USA first appeared on inspiration Vol.19 -Whisper words of PRO wisdom?!-.]]> Yesterday, I met Takashi (=my old friend) who is working for Calbee USA. He gave us 500 “Furugura” (=good for your breakfast)!
On 4/10, you will get it FREE. It’s very nice tastes. Don’t miss it!
Thansk so so much always, Takashi-ku!

The post “Furugura” by Calbee USA first appeared on inspiration Vol.19 -Whisper words of PRO wisdom?!-.]]> https://inspirationla.com/news/18309.html/feed 0 Kickoff Party at FREENOTE CLOTH on 4/10 7-10pm! https://inspirationla.com/news/18307.html https://inspirationla.com/news/18307.html#respond Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:05:11 +0000 https://inspirationla.com/?p=18307 In this weekend, we will have TWO big party! One is our “kickoff party” at FREENOTE CLOTH on nigh of 4/10. Sure, I will be there! Let us enjoy together! Thanks many again for Andrew and all your staff!

The post Kickoff Party at FREENOTE CLOTH on 4/10 7-10pm! first appeared on inspiration Vol.19 -Whisper words of PRO wisdom?!-.]]> In this weekend, we will have TWO big party!

One is our “kickoff party” at FREENOTE CLOTH on nigh of 4/10. Sure, I will be there! Let us enjoy together!
Thanks many again for Andrew and all your staff!

The post Kickoff Party at FREENOTE CLOTH on 4/10 7-10pm! first appeared on inspiration Vol.19 -Whisper words of PRO wisdom?!-.]]> https://inspirationla.com/news/18307.html/feed 0 Only few days are left by 4/10-11! https://inspirationla.com/news/18305.html https://inspirationla.com/news/18305.html#respond Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:56:03 +0000 https://inspirationla.com/?p=18305 Hajime, our web designer, is ready for the show too!—Only few days are left by 4/10-11. Are you ready too? Unfortunately we may have “rainy days” in this weekend…..It’s very strange in April…I hope the weather reports will be wrong…. I am very excited to have an upcoming event with you soon!

The post Only few days are left by 4/10-11! first appeared on inspiration Vol.19 -Whisper words of PRO wisdom?!-.]]> Hajime, our web designer, is ready for the show too!—Only few days are left by 4/10-11. Are you ready too?
Unfortunately we may have “rainy days” in this weekend…..It’s very strange in April…I hope the weather reports will be wrong….
I am very excited to have an upcoming event with you soon!

The post Only few days are left by 4/10-11! first appeared on inspiration Vol.19 -Whisper words of PRO wisdom?!-.]]> https://inspirationla.com/news/18305.html/feed 0 Inspiration LA 2026 Staff T-Shirt!! https://inspirationla.com/news/18303.html https://inspirationla.com/news/18303.html#respond Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:51:55 +0000 https://inspirationla.com/?p=18303 Last Sat, I stopped at Komy’s studio near downtown LA to pick up my brand new staff t-shirts! Very nice finish! This t-shirts will be available at my booth on 4/10-11. Please stop by! Thanks many again, Komy!

The post Inspiration LA 2026 Staff T-Shirt!! first appeared on inspiration Vol.19 -Whisper words of PRO wisdom?!-.]]> Last Sat, I stopped at Komy’s studio near downtown LA to pick up my brand new staff t-shirts! Very nice finish!
This t-shirts will be available at my booth on 4/10-11. Please stop by!
Thanks many again, Komy!

The post Inspiration LA 2026 Staff T-Shirt!! first appeared on inspiration Vol.19 -Whisper words of PRO wisdom?!-.]]> https://inspirationla.com/news/18303.html/feed 0 Henry Duarte (left), Jason (right) and his friend https://inspirationla.com/news/18301.html https://inspirationla.com/news/18301.html#respond Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:33:28 +0000 https://inspirationla.com/?p=18301 What is the “Inspiration show”? This photo is my “good answer” to you! I have learned so many things from many (American) R&R lovers in my 28 years’ US life. “Rin, no fear!” Yep, my shows have always been the “R&R Gathering” with “Funky brothers & Sisters” from worldwide! Now, I am very very proud […]

The post Henry Duarte (left), Jason (right) and his friend first appeared on inspiration Vol.19 -Whisper words of PRO wisdom?!-.]]> What is the “Inspiration show”? This photo is my “good answer” to you!
I have learned so many things from many (American) R&R lovers in my 28 years’ US life. “Rin, no fear!” Yep, my shows have always been the “R&R Gathering” with “Funky brothers & Sisters” from worldwide!
Now, I am very very proud to share such great vibes with you again soon on 4/10-11! OK, let us …”Funky it”!
Rin Tanaka

The post Henry Duarte (left), Jason (right) and his friend first appeared on inspiration Vol.19 -Whisper words of PRO wisdom?!-.]]> https://inspirationla.com/news/18301.html/feed 0 #115 & 117 “Andres Parez” https://inspirationla.com/news/18299.html https://inspirationla.com/news/18299.html#respond Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:40:52 +0000 https://inspirationla.com/?p=18299 As I know, Andres is always the “BEST SMILE” exhibitor! Andres, only 7 days are left by our setup day: 4/9. Are you ready for the show? Thanks always and see you soon, Andres!

The post #115 & 117 “Andres Parez” first appeared on inspiration Vol.19 -Whisper words of PRO wisdom?!-.]]> As I know, Andres is always the “BEST SMILE” exhibitor!
Andres, only 7 days are left by our setup day: 4/9. Are you ready for the show?
Thanks always and see you soon, Andres!

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