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JAPAN NITE
~Japanese Music scene-leading Samurais take on the world~
Since 1996, BENTEN Tokyo & SXSW Asia Rep have held an yearly showcase called JAPAN NITE US TOUR including SXSW appearance and has introduced countless Japanese Artists to the world. 2007 will mark its 11 year anniversary. The performer’s brilliant musical performances, unique character and variety of style has won the acclaim of many, and Japan Nite evolved each year to become one of the most popular showcases in SXSW. The event has featured over 60 bands, including the likes of LOVE PSYCHEDELICO, ORIGINAL LOVE, HUSKKING BEE, THE MAD CAPSUIL MARKET’S, Lolita No.18, Number Girl, Petty Booka. TsuShiMaMire, PE’Z, Stance Punks and ELLEGARDEN. Go!Go! 7188, HY,The 50 KAITENZ, ASAKUSA JINTA, PISTOL VALVE, THE EMERALDS, ORESKA BAND.
*Japan Nite US tour 2008 from 3/16 to 3/23*
with: Petty Booka/The Emeralds/detroit7 ketchup mania/THE BEACHES /SCANDAL
March 16th (Sun) NEW YORK @Knitting Factory
March 17th (Mon) BOSTON @ TT The Bears
March 18th (Tue) CHICAGO @ Empty Bottle
March 19th (Wed) DENVER @ TBA
March 20th (Thu) SEATTLE @ Hi Dive
( *ketchup mania is not performing in Seattle)
March 21st (Fri) SF @ TBA @ Independent
March 23rd (Sun) LA @ Knitting Factory
tour and artist detail here
http://sxsw-asia.com/JapanNite2008/tourdate.html
Of course we have a show case at SXSW 2008 again.
The line is different, we have more new bands this year like
Quarts-head , an improvised-electro Jazz and Avengers in sci-fi,
cosmic guitar rock trio and new all girl trip Sodopp.
*SXSW 2008 ~ Japan Nite *
with: Petty Booka/Ketchup mania/detroit7/
sodopp/avengers in sci-fi/quartz-head 02
Date: March 14th (Friday) Start: 8 pm
Venue: ELYSIUM
705 Red River Austin TX 78705
Please see detail here.
http://sxsw-asia.com/JapanNite2008/
A variety of Japanese culture has been catching attention worldwide, from movies, fashion and art to Anime and Manga. The performers of JAPAN NITE US TOUR are extremely unique and talented young musicians, all rapidly gaining interest in the Japanese music scene. I assure that this lineup is the best one ever. Please come to the shows in your town. Thank you very much for your support!
Arigto so much!
Audrey Kimura/BENTEN Tokyo
Japan Nite tour organizer

My Interests

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Member Since: 2/7/2007
Band Website: sxsw-asia.com/JapanNite2008/tourdate.html
Band Members:

Line up of Japan Nite US Tour 2008
1. Petty Booka : [ Myspace ] [ Website ]
2. THE EMERALDS : [ Myspace ] [ Website ]
3. ketchup mania : [ Myspace ] [ Website ]
4. detroit7 : [ Myspace ] [ Website ]
5. THE BEACHES : [ Myspace ] [ Website ]
6. SCANDAL : [ Myspace ] [ Website ]

Line up of Japan Nite
1. Petty Booka : [ Myspace ] [ Website ]
2. ketchup mania : [ Myspace ] [ Website ]
3. detroit7 : [ Myspace ] [ Website ]
4. quartz-head conversation 02 : [ Website ]
5. avengers in sci-fi : [ Myspace ] [ Website ]
6. sodopp : [ Myspace ] [ Website ]

Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Japan Nite tour 2008 with Petty Booka,Detroit7, The Emeralds, ketchup mania and more bands!

Konnichiwa & A Happy New year from Audrey BENTEN Tokyo* I am so happy to announce to all of you that we are coming back toUSA in March again with new coolest Japanese bands !This year Japan Nite US ...
Posted by Japan Nite on Tue, 15 Jan 2008 06:59:00 PST

Japan Girls NIte in New York!

Konnichiwa~**I arrived NY this afternoon!I am so excited to have thisspecial all girl live show "Japan Girls Nite". I promise it's going to be the biggest and most excitingall girl band show ever...
Posted by Japan Nite on Sat, 20 Oct 2007 11:39:00 PST

Japan Girls Nite in New York!

It's so excited I could announce that Japan Girls Nite is coming to New York!I am sorry we can't tour with all the bands togetherthis time... but my favorite and the greatest Japanesegirl bands meet t...
Posted by Japan Nite on Wed, 12 Sep 2007 04:05:00 PST

Time Table Knitteng Factory and Empty Bottle

Hi!I am so excited to come back to my favorite cities, NY and Chicago with GO!GO!7188 and Tokyo Alice.It's going to be incredible show!Please come to see me and meetTokyo Alice and GO!GO!7188.We hav...
Posted by Japan Nite on Sat, 04 Aug 2007 01:26:00 PST

GO!GO!7188 is coming back to NY and Chicago+Musikifest in PA

Konnichiwa~* from Audrey in TokyoGO!GO!7188 is coming back to NY and Chicago.---------------------------------------------------- -------------I am so happy to tell you this great news.Their US debut ...
Posted by Japan Nite on Mon, 18 Jun 2007 10:59:00 PST

Please let me know how did you know the tour!

Arigato x 100 who came to Japan Nite US tour!We all had fun!! It was crazy busy 12 days toring 8 cities..but I remember every single day.Thank you for people of Genki Shock on Meetup.com andall other ...
Posted by Japan Nite on Mon, 26 Mar 2007 11:13:00 PST

Japan Nite US Tour Slide show.

We came back to Tokyo last night.It was a awesome tour!We had great time in each city.Thank you very much everyone who came to our shows.Almost all the shows sold out!I am so happy since I have been w...
Posted by Japan Nite on Fri, 23 Mar 2007 06:17:00 PST

First 20 people get "Japan Nite 2007" Sampler CD with all bands!!

Get the club by the doors open.Then come to the merch table and ask you saw my blog.I will give you first 20 people our sampler CD with all the bandstotal 13 songs.It really nice CD! You would love ...
Posted by Japan Nite on Sat, 10 Mar 2007 02:21:00 PST

~Japan Nite US tour Time slot by city~

I know you guys need to know this.Do me a favor? Please try to come to the club as early as possiblein order to see the first band to the last one.Have you already had tickets?NY and LA Knitting Fact...
Posted by Japan Nite on Thu, 08 Mar 2007 03:02:00 PST

Japan Nite US tour 2007. Check which band playing in your town. See you then soon!

Here is the detail of Japan Nite US tour 2007.Please check which band playing in your town.See you there!!! 3/10 (Sat.) Cambridge, MA @ T.T. The Bear's-------------------------------------------------...
Posted by Japan Nite on Thu, 08 Feb 2007 12:25:00 PST