Things happen at rock 'n' roll shows. Objects go flying. Ideally, those flying objects don't injure anyone. Yoyoyoshie, guitarist for the chaotic Japanese punk band Otoboke Beaver, apparently has a history of tossing her instrument into the audience without accidentally injuring anyone, but a recent show at Osaka's Umeda Club Quattro did not turn out so well.
Earlier today, Otoboke Beaver posted a Japanese-language apology for something that happened when they played what looks like a wild show at Umeda Club Quattro last April, around the time that they released their Is The New Album Out Yet? EP. They also apologized for taking so long to say something. Here's the auto-translated version of their statement:
During this performance, an accident occurred in which the guitar that a member Yoyoshie threw into the audience hit a customer and injured a customer.
To the person who was injured in the accident, we accept the incident seriously and deeply apologize.
After the incident, we and the staff who delegated the office of the day were not promptly in cooperation and post-fact response, resulting in a delay in direct apology and publication. I deeply reflect on the overwhelming burden and heartache I have caused on this person due to the unrelenting response.
We deeply apologize to everyone who came to the venue on the day and all involved for the disruption caused in the venue and the overwhelming inconvenience and concerns.
The injured person was rushed to the hospital immediately after the accident, and as a result of treatment, he suffered injuries including a laceration and sprain, including a total of seven stitches in the front forehead area. And I have also burdened myself spiritually. We will continue to serve you with good faith until the end as we work towards your recovery.
Our members and staff are taking this situation extremely seriously. In future performances, we will try our best to never happen again.
Once again, I sincerely apologize for the overwhelming concern and inconvenience caused.
In order to clarify how they responded after the accident, the staff members who were delegated to handle the counter on that day are mentioned. The responsibility for this accident and the response after the accident lies in Otoke Beaver.
I am very sorry.
