From Özlem with love...

Last may, official Yakari photographer *Özlem* from Basel took another nice snapshot of us curious four holding our instruments. We didn't even realize this beautiful sunset behind our backs! Well, that's part of our routine duties, but sometimes you just wish to gear down and leave all that hectic rush behind you, just to carry the strong memory of an everyday sunset like a fire in your heart...

We record a new record!

Howdy (how do ye) partners!

Tonight, yakari started to record their new full length album. Here's a few photos to get you a sense of the thrill! Watch 'em all!

Manager's view on the recording zone with security window (bullet proof glass).

It's funny most people still don't know there's a hidden rifle in every electric guitar.

Kid Ikarus drawings we found today. Sick and sad material.

Mr. Richie is keeping a sharp eye on Jonas' guitar playing. "Right kid, now you got it!"

Few producers talk about Panda Time as other expression for recording days. Manager Steve Tudikc brought this very special talisman into the studio today. THANK YOU, STEVE!!!

Original title: Every 1's a Winner (except you)

Recordings are long and can sometimes even get a little bit draggy. Our head of recording likes to pass the time creating some really knock-out drawings. ELIMINATOR!

the bright knight rises

SINGLE? LONELY?

This is what we found the other day in the newspaper. Uhm.

English translation for all our english speaking friends:

Yakari (42): I feel the spring, but I feel it with the full impact of the strongest POWER!!! I am totally off my trolley, because I know that you and me are going to do the coolest thing! Can you imagine? Are you prepared? I order you NOW!


FEELIT (35): Heart? BRAINS? Do you understand jokes? Apart? No maximum of 8 up to life 15? If you agree, then we meet. Cold blooded masculine, 174 inch, 62 pounds, R(ingadingdong), with same 8 up 15 step one is right here waiting for YOU! Kisses(smack)!

TIME FOR YAKARI NEWS

LOVELY PEOPLE

We're ashamed of not having shared any information with you for AGES. It's just because there have been THINGS happening! DRASTIC changes have forced us to stay away from public spaces for so long.

So where do we start?

We'll take it right away: RONNY LEFT THE BAND!

It's true and we know it's hard to believe but that's just the way it is!

It was Ronny's decision as he wants to spend more time and dedication on other things in his life (rather than rocking and slacking off all time (like us)). We've shared incredibly fun moments with Ronny and are happy to still have him as "APPROVED YAKARI ADVISOR 1st GRADE". So cool!!!

What's the more news? Well, now that Ronny's bass is gone, we need substitute! And guess who's fillin' the gap! It's ROMANN (the guy behind the drums until now)! THAT'S RIGHT - he let his dream become reality and just swapped his drummer life for a brand new shiny BAD ASS BASS PLAYER LIFE!

DAMN RIGHT!

"But...", you'll be asking, "...then who's on the drums now?!"

Well first let us say that this is just astonishing. You'll never guess!! MAN, we've managed to get FABULOUS DOMI 'OPP onto teh Yakari-Trail! He smashed the drums for FUCKIN' AWESOME JOHN SARS for so long and does so now for them ULTRA Legendery Lightness!! Also, he's working on his former solo project, which now also has turned more into a band called DOOMENFELS. "MAN! HOW DOES HE HANDLE ALL THAT BANDS?" Well, you might not know that Domi is pure MUSIC WIZARDRY - and not only that. A GREAT fella too! SO HAPPY YOU JOINED, DOMI!

So that's a lot of news, ain't it? But here comes more:

Well, it's actually only concert dates:

25. März, Grabenhalle, St.Gallen, with Disappears (Steve Shelley)
7. April, Profitreff, Zürich, Ikarus Sampler Release Fest
20. April, Bout du Monde, Vevey
18. Mai, Sedel, Luzern, with Duara
19. Mai, Hirscheneck, Basel, with Aie ca Gicle
4. August, Openair im Paradis Gärtli, Steinmaur
10. August, Hors Tribu Festival, Môtiers

We have to settle with these dates for until at least June. Roman & Riccardo are finishing their super-studies and need to roll back their music-loudness-knobs a bit till then. So if you're a booker of some kind and want us to crash your party, event, tête à tête dinner, or whatever, beginning from this years June, drop us a mail at yakarimusic@gmail.com

THAT'S ALL DUDES!

Have a SUPER FANTASTIC DAY!!!

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CELEBS WEARING YAKARI SHIRTS ALL AROUND THE GLOBE!

dear fashioners and fashionists: first celebs' have been seen wearing the brand new yakari t-shirt! as you can see it's an absolute allrounder and there's nothing you couldn't combine it with! style-experts from all continents call it already a "must-have". An honour for us that even men of science support our band and isn't it comforting to know that even they take a time-out listening to the same music as you do? they are also just humans - like YOU ...and US. Think about it...


Kid Rock


Lady Gaga


Stephen Hawking

Preparations rollin'

We are getting ready for the big celebration next friday!
It's going to be HOT!
CELEBRATION!
Facebook event
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YAKARI FASHION WEEKS

Hey peeps

As you might have heard on FM Radio or seen in TV, Yakari is launching an own Fashion label. To introduce this fresh born label baby Yakari will be organizing YAKARI FASHION WEEKS soon. The models are ready and so are the shirts and bags.

Good to know: some of the Fashion will be available at Yakari's Release Fest on November 25th, as Tombola winning prices!

Facebook event for Release Party

https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=277427338969445

Join the fun!
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"FEEL IT TWO" PRRRRINNNT

Finally we screenprinted the total expressive abstract weirdo - cover of our new record. Let's have a look how yakari is working:

YOU SHOULD FEEL IT TWO

Lady and gentle man
after a long time of endless waiting, yakari will release their second lp and you can join the spectacle and win a lot of fancy prices if you come over to their record release on the 25th november.

SHOPPING

Are you a real Yakari fan?
-Yes-
so, now you can nuzzle in our new merch store!

http://yakari.bigcartel.com/



let's shopping!

INVISIBLE TOUR 2011 DIARY

Hello out there
We've kicked off INVISIBLE TOUR 2011 yesterday in CHUR @ Werkstatt. Thanks Romano & Reto! We've had a glorious time. Today we woke up on the sunniest day this year, at least it seems so, and now we're moving towards Künten, where we'll play in ATELIER tonight.
Here's some pictures from the XRFARFLIGHT gig yesterday (you were wonderful!!!):

WERKSTATT CHUR

We are getting ready to pack our stuff and drive in eastern direction towards Chur where we'll be playing at Werkstatt this Thursday 10th of March, beginning at nine o'clock SHARP. Along with us will be XRFARFLIGHT straight from Hamburg, w00t! We're excited to drink some Calanda with you, so why don't you come over! /y

Yakari on air!

Last friday we've been invited spontaneously to Radio Lora "Indiependence night" show moderated by David Sarasin & Claudio. As Jonas & Ronny were working on our stuff, only Roman & Riccardo & a special friend joined the session.

Listen for yourselves!
And do not forget: THIS IS OUR FIRST ENCOUNTER WITH BEING INVITED TO RADIO MEDIA!

REAL MEDIA FILE

gif attack

PROGRESS

We are reaching phase "FINAL" in our new practice room project.
See for yourselves:

THE EMPTY ROOM

hello people

we're currently moving our practice room. and because our new practice room is just an empty room, there's plenty for us to do to make it an useful and cheerful practice room. we need to thicken the walls, damp them, make a nice floor, and all that stuff. to illustrate our process, here's some pics for you.

BEWARE! the blogspot automatic image uploading machinery has taken over control and has placed the images in reverse order. they originally were ordered chronologically.

first there's a short intro movie showing the empty room wich will soon become the new yakari music & bling blang factory.

this is the finished wall including a special window mount, for recording and fun purposes.


tackering jonas


we are supported by rockwool


toolz


the wall half finished


work


the room and the super cool toilet


ronny and jonas


wood'n'stuff


the wall at 25%


ronny knows how to build walls


spare wood


at the same time there's a new guitar build coming in fast


wood getting ready for jigsaw mayhem


messy messy messy


the toilet


the empty room