Miyavi recently performed at Chicago’s own House of Blues, and what a performance it was. He enthralled the audience with his antics, jokingly asking the audience what his name was, flicking the microphone to get everyone to yell it, and making wide strums on his guitar to see if the drummer would be quick enough to throw in a beat. The man had charisma like no other musician I’ve yet to see.

While my time in the photo pit only lasted 3 songs, it was more than enough time to catch Miyavi in some interesting poses. More photos after the break.