Please be aware, the following plug is not directly related to my work (although it is related to my relation), comics (although my relation also makes comics), or Japan (although they have plugs in Japan, too):

My cousin, Ben Morey, is a member of The Instruments Band, a folk/acoustic quartet that crafts wonderfully twangy, quirky, catchy music with thoughtful lyrics and a good sense of fun. They were voted the best local band of 2007 by a local radio station that has fine taste, so you know I’m not just spewing hyperbole. Try their latest album, Make Good Choices. You’ll like it. It’s better than green eggs, ham, or any combination thereof.

If folks are interested, I can make a post next week about one of my favorite Japanese musical acts, as long as we’re on the subject. I do take requests…