Bay Area Jrock

LM.C in LA

2008-06-06T16:50:46Z

Thanks to their offical myspace page they are coming to CALI!!!

●Anime Expo presents "BATTLE OF THE BANDS 2008"
Date: Thursday, July 3rd
Time: Event start at 9:00pm (LM.
C will be playing around 11:00pm)
Place: Los Angeles Convention Center, Hall B (Live Programming Room 1)
Tickets: available at the Anime Expo 08 official website (http://www. anime-expo. org/)
**please see following URL for the tickets information.

http://www. anime-expo. org/jp/convention-info/attendee/rules-policies/ticketing-policy/ticketing-general-information/

●LM.C Live in LA
Date: Saturday, July 5th
Time: Doors open at 7:00pm
Venue: Crash Mansion (www. crashmansionla. com)
1024 S.
Grand Ave Los Angeles, CA 90015
Tickets: will be available at ticketmaster soon! (www. ticketmaster. com)
Price: $25 in advance/$27 at the door

2 tickets avaliable for first Miyavi show in San Francisco 5/18

2008-05-14T02:14:31Z

Hi guys. Turns out I have 2 extra tickets for the first show in San Francisco and everyone I know who's going already has theirs. Anyone want to buy one or both? I'll charge you what I paid, $26, so you're getting a deal on not having to pay processing fees (Ticketmaster is evil). You could either pay me via Paypal or in cash on the day, whichever works best. I think this show is sold out so hopefully someone will want these. Thanks, and see everyone there!

Looking for Vocalist & Drummer

2008-05-12T03:14:00Z

Seeking Jrock Vocalist & Drummer!

akai SKY, a San Francisco-based American Japanese Rock (Jrock) band, seek a new male or female vocalist and drummer to complete their current line-up (guitar and bass). The band has been gigging regularly since 2005 at Japanese cultural events and local clubs and have gigs lined up throughout the rest of 2008.

This is a great opportunity for someone who's looking to join the American Jrock scene with an established band! The band members have a great love for writing music, performing gigs all across the country and having lots of fun doing what they love.

To hear some samples of the band's music or to learn more about its members, please visit http://www.myspace.com/akaisky. Please keep in mind that YOU ultimately have a big influence on the band's new sound and the music will evolve and change with your input.

Requirements:

Passionate about Jrock music

Committed to practice regularly in the San Francisco Bay Area (at least once during the weekend)

Able to take time off work/school to occasionally to travel to gigs

Vocalist must be comfortable singing in the Japanese language

Drummer must have own drum set

Age, ethnicity, Japanese language proficiency and skill level are NOT important. What is important is your dedication and motivation to succeed.

If you are interested, please contact the band at:
Email: info @akaisky. com
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/akaisky
Website: http://www.akaisky.com

More about the akai SKY:
akai SKY stands as the premier American Jrock band in Northern California. The San Francisco-based band fuses Japanese pop lyrics and heavy rock sounds to create a unique mesh of music. The band tours all across California, as well as throughout the country, including Nevada and Texas.

The band played at venues celebrating Asian culture, such as Fanime's MusicFest with bands from Japan, as well as Anime Expo, the largest anime convention in the United States. With a plethora of shows under their belts, akai SKY strives to share their distinctive sound with the international music scene.

PS: This is getting cross-posted to a few communities

Judo Chop!

2008-05-02T15:59:58Z

I don't know if any of you have heard of this L.A Based Jpunk band Called THEE OUT MODS
But they are coming up to SF with Lemon Drop Kick , Fujiko-Chan , LYV More info TBA
Of course you have to be 21 & older to go, but

If you aren't old enough to see the there (like me)
They will be playing at Anime Pavilion @ 4th Annual Asian Heritage Street Celebration
JapanTown (between Laguna st and Fillmore st), San Francisco, California
with Lemon Drop Kick and Random Ninjas for free

check out their myspace for more info
myspace.com/theeoutmods2006

newbieish

2008-04-19T01:53:07Z

Alias: nicchan
Location: san mateo disrect
Favorite Band: to start? SuG, Miyavi, AnCafe, GOLLBETTY, Ayabie, v(neu), heaRt, CHERRYBLOSSOM, Alice9 etc.
Favorite Song: right now it's "Pussy'n'pudding"AnCafe
How you got into Jrock: I honestly don't remember, but it was freshmen year of HS. I meet this girl who was "punk goth" and she introduced me into japanese music and then it sort of started from Puffy to Utada, to Asian Kungfun generation to Miyavi then into other "main streem" artists and Now i wanna find harder to find info about, like newer bands. But that god i started to pick up japanese magazines or I'd never have found my all time fave band GOLLBETTY

FanimeCon Promotion Videos!

2008-04-16T03:45:49Z

Hey everyone! As you all probably know, AnCafe will be performing at FanimeCon in San Jose next month. In addition to this being their first time performing in the US, this will also be Fanime's very first time offering JRock & JPop Video Programming!

As the one in charge of running the JRock/JPop Video Programming, I was asked to create some promotional videos for the events and, enlisting the aid of 24cylinders and her mad video editing skills, I present them to you now as a taste of things to come. It being the first time that the convention is offering such video programming, we're all very excited and hope that those attending the convention will be, too. And that maybe it might persuade some fence-sitters to hop on over and check it out!

FanimeCon takes place May 23-26 in San Jose, CA.
JRock/JPop Video Programming will be held Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights from Midnight until Noon - perfect for the night owl, the insomniac, AND the early bird! Exact location to be announced.

DISCLAIMER
Concept by: dazzlingdespair
Video editing by: 24cylinders
Requested and approved by: FanimeCon
Original videos property of the artists featured and their management

Cross-posted like crazy (sorry if you see this multiple times).

Moderators please delete if not allowed.

Thank you!

bayarea_jrock @ 2008-04-11T15:46:00

2008-04-11T22:54:24Z

Hey everyone,

this is for the ppl going to Taste of Chaos at SJSU event center tomorrow...

If you're driving, make sure you're taking the 7th street exit in San Jose.. You go down 7th st and you should hit the parking garage as a dead end. Event parking is $10, and you can park anywhere from sections 2-H and above. Get out from the stairs by the 3-F and 4-F if you can, cause you'd get out closest to the venue and not at some random ass section of campus.

4th st garage shuold be open as well and is not so far away either (and probably less crowded) but if you have no idea how to get around SJSU, use the 7th st garage.

Also,
BE CAREFUL ABOUT WALKING AROUND AT NIGHT.
DO NOT WALK AROUND CAMPUS OR SAN JOSE BY YOURSELF WHEN ITS DARK OUTSIDE.
I know it might be common sense, but i'm just saying..This is for your own safety. Someone got mugged with a knife on campus village (the DORMS) a couple weeks ago >_< Please be careful.

And also, HAVE FUN ~ :D See you all there ~

Miyavi

2008-03-18T19:27:46Z

Miyavi is coming to Slim's (SF) in May! Who's gonna be there?
I know nothing could stop me from going.

NEW SHAZNA COMMUNITY OPEN FOR BUSINESS!

2008-02-26T07:09:24Z

Please come and join Melty Lovers!

For anyone curious as to why I chose this name, the community name is a combination of their first major single and biggest hit "Melty Love" and the name of their official fan club, LOVERS.

What you will find there so far:
Complete SHAZNA discography & videography*
Complete IZAM discography & videography*
IZAM acting credits
Member profiles
A brief band history

*These are text only atm

I will be updating as often as possible with news and information, graphics, and uploads. Members are also encouraged to share and contribute any information, graphics, etc. that they wish.

So, if you want to be part of a SHAZNA fan community that is active and run by a very dedicated comm-mommy, please come join Melty Lovers!

(cross-posted)

Heads up

2008-02-04T23:19:34Z

MUCC is gonna be at the San Jose Event Center on April 12th.

I missed the Polysics and Peelander Z when they came around in October. Anyone know of any good Jrock shows before April? The last good one I went to was over the summer and I need my fix.

Thanks guys.

ANCAFE AT FANIME!

2008-01-14T04:27:44Z

It has been announced on AnCafe's ohp that they will be performing at Fanime this year (May 23-26). No information has been posted on Fanime's ohp as of yet. They will be performing on May 25th. I'm sure that any information regarding a Q&A panel and autograph session/s will be forthcoming. I'll be keeping an eye on it.

Visual-kei in a English Mag!!

2007-11-07T14:54:53Z

I found this magazine called POPJNEO and it had a review of Phantasmagoria, Jinkaku Radio, Uchuu Sentai NOIZ, etc. at the KINGDOM ROCK SHOW in HIBIYA!! And the cool thing is that the whole interview is in ENGLISH!! And it has a bunch of bad ass pics of the whole bands taken during the event!! I've never seen any pics of this event so I thought it was rare! (At least that's what I thought, lol)
I'd up some pics, but my stupid old scanners not working... X _ X

It seems like you can purchase this magazine from their website~
http://www.popjneo.com/

If any one's interested, I say you should definitely purchase this magazine!!

xx_shoxx_xx

bayarea_jrock @ 2007-10-10T01:04:00

2007-10-10T08:08:06Z

I'm the bassist of an established Jrock group in the Bay Area. We currently have four songs, and we had a vocalist, but he's left due to the fact that he's moving. We're currently looking for a replacement vocalist.

In terms of style, we're leaning towards heavier VK. MUCC, Girugamesh, D'espairsRay, etc. We have one very rough demo up on our myspace (just guitars and a drum machine): www.myspace.com/bellemortelle

Also, although it is not a priority of ours, we're looking out for a second guitarist as well.

If you have any interest in either of these positions, contact me. Either leave a comment here, or send me an e-mail at fuzzurin@gmail.com

Thanks.

JRock @ the DNA Lounge

2007-10-10T04:37:52Z

It's early notice, but isn't that better than late?

December 15th the DNA Lounge in San Francisco will play host to ANTI FEMINISM and Hagakure.
Tickets are $25 or $30 at the door. You can go here to purchase tickets in advance. Immediately following the show will be an autograph session.
Unfortunately for a lot of fans in the Bay Area, the show is 21+.
See all you 21+ fans at the show!

Source: WOW ROCK!

JRock Revolution Music Festival

2007-04-12T18:47:29Z

JRock Revolution Music Festival
from http://www.myspace.com/jrrevolution

Yoshiki and 4 Fini Surge Forward with Multi-Artist Festival, May 25-26

SANTA MONICA, CA – Created by Japanese rock superstar Yoshiki of X JAPAN, Jrock Revolution, the first multi-artist music festival in North America to exclusively showcase Japanese rock music (jrock for short) straight from Japan, launches May 25 at the Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles.

Boasting a variety of artists, some of which have already performed and released albums in Europe, the U.S., and Japan, Jrock Revolution answers the wishes of curious music lovers and tens of thousands of jrock fans alike. The festival is scheduled to run May 25-26 and will feature:

alice nine., Vidoll, DuelJewel, Kagrra, Miyavi, DéspairsRay, Merry, girugamesh, and MUCC.

Tickets for Jrock Revolution will go on sale April 21 at 10 A.M. through TicketMaster/Music Today. Information and updates will be available at www.jrockrevolution.com, the festival's official Web site.

bayarea_jrock @ 2006-12-13T19:28:00

2006-12-13T19:28:13Z

Tired of going to jrock roleplay coms that all happen to be dead? Or your favourite jrocker is taken? Mods that are too strict? Well- that's pretty much all of us.

Yoshinkai University is an AU Roleplay community where you can RP as your favorite JRocker. You can be either a student or a teacher, and dorm rooms will be assigned. All JRockers from all bands are welcomed. From X-Japan, to Ancafe, to Dir en grey. Dead JRockers are welcome, too. So why not join?

Well, the community's just open so there's lots of spots left!

yoshinkai

(x-posted like crazy- delete if not allowed!)

Seeking Jrock Vocalist & Drummer

2006-11-21T06:37:39Z

akai SKY, a Jrock and Anime cover band, seek a new vocalist and drummer to complete line-up (guitar and bass). We have been performing around California consistently for over a year at anime conventions and other Japanese pop culture events. We also have several gigs lined up for 2007.

We’re looking for members who can be committed to practice at least once a week at our rehearsal studio in San Francisco. We need a vocalist and drummer to be available to travel to gigs occasionally on the weekends. Drummer must have his/her own drum set. Skill level is not as important as being motivated to play in a band.

We currently play covers of songs from L’Arc~en~Ciel, Asian Kung-Fu Generation, The Pillows and more, however we are also currently writing Japanese-language originals. Being able to speak Japanese is not a pre-requisite to be in the band.

For more information please contact us at info@akaisky.com. Also, please check out our Myspace and Website for more information.

bayarea_jrock @ 2006-10-13T21:49:00

2006-10-14T02:49:18Z

Alias: the floopy flop man onion sheep thing
Location: Fremont
Favorite Bands: Dir en grey! Plastic Tree, the pillows, D'espairsRay, alice nine (minus Shou's voice), Kagrra,, AnCafe, Psycho le Cemu, etc etc
Favorite Song: I don't knowwwww D=
How you got into Jrock: I listened to it.

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Our [cover (<-- for now)] band, Rococo/62, is currently looking for a second guitarist with similar music interests!~ We play English music (... theoretically) as well as Japanese and French music, but focus on harder J-rock or pop/rock.

Our band currently consists of a bassist, a guitarist, a vocalist, and a drummer (all female).

We're looking for people who:
- live in the tri-city area (Fremont, Newark, and Union City)
- are within the 13-17 age group
- can provide their own equipment (meaning electric guitar + amp)
- are willing to come for band practice in Fremont on a regular basis (2 to 4 times per month)
- have at least a little bit of guitar experience
- are NICE!!~ :DDDD

It's alright if you're just starting guitar!

Hi...

2006-10-08T08:47:39Z

Konnichiwa. I just joined this community^^

Alias: Junemy
Location: Sarajevo (Bosnia&Herzegovina)
Favourite band: Oh, that's difficult... MUCC, Ayabie, Alice Nine, Gazette, High and mighty color, Luna sea, Pierrot, Sid, Moi dix mois...
Favourite song: Hana Uta by Duel Jewel
How you got into j-rock: First of all, you must know that Japan is my favourite land in the world. I like everything that is Japanese: food, language, history, art, people, cities, fashion, and so on. But still I had not listened to any song in Japanese, and I was sad about it. So I googled 'j-rock', discover a lot of music rotation sites, listened to samples and went directly to yesasia.com^^
And now I listen to Japanese music 24 hours per day.

hey, I made some icons featuring j-rock idols. Link to my lj to see them.
http://phunky-monkey91.livejournal.com/

Question

2006-10-02T05:48:17Z

I was thinking, (because it's been dead here lately, lol)

What band would you like to see come back the the Bay Area and why? Where would you want the live? ( part of a convention, performance at a small venue. . etc)

Hi there!

2006-09-02T03:06:38Z

XD I just remembered that I had joined this community and never bothered to post an introduction so here goes!

Alias: Riftan or Bloodpyrope or whatever else...
Location: San Joseish around Cupertino?
Favorite Band: @.@ Way too many, but Dir en grey is definatly my top favorite one, so is Moi dix mois, Malice Mizer, Miyavi, Gazette, Ancafe, Lolita23q, Dizzy Drive (or whatever their called now), Lareine...that's all I can think of for now...
Favorite Song: @-@ Don't get me started...I like them all!
How you got into Jrock: Well it started with Anime, that got me into video games, that got me into Final Fantasy, that got me into Dirge of Cerberus that got me into the theme song that Gackt did, that got me into Malice Mizer, that got me into Moi Dix Mois, that got me into an argument with a rabid Kyo fan, and that's how it all started!

So...hi!

bayarea_jrock @ 2006-09-02T05:53:00

2006-09-01T21:01:24Z

Alias: sunkite
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Favorite Band: Don`t ask me thaaat :( I like too many.
Favorite Song: Same!
How you got into Jrock: I don`t remember. But I`m a musician and designer here in Japan. We`re planning to have a Visual Kei concert event in california around March or April. Actually, I`ll just post why I`m here~ We`re planning to bring over about 5-6 bands and renting out a venue to hold the event for the night. There will be contests and what not. Right now we need drivers, event staff, and people to help promote the event. If you`re interested please e-mail me are dorami-nyan@hotmail.co.jp . Please only mail me if you are serious about participating, we`re aiming to hold a professional event, not poorly thrown together. Thanks for reading! Let me know if you want in! And of course, we want a big audience, so let me know if you`re interested in in the show! All bands are Japanese, and have very little to no English skills so if you can speak/understand Japanese even a little bit it would help so much.

If I`m not supposed to post things like this here I apologize and feel free to delete ^^;;.

Again here`s the e-mail to contact me at, dorami-nyan@hotmail.co.jp .

Anyone please feel free to friend me to their LJ~ Anyways, thanks again! I`ll post more information after we hold the meeting. See ya guys!

bayarea_jrock @ 2006-08-10T19:37:00

2006-08-11T02:38:28Z

Alias: FYZ
Location: San Francisco
Favorite Band: Oh god...Psycho le Cemu, MUCC, D'espairsRay, Due'le Quartz, Girugamesh, juliadoll, Dari, Vidoll, Plastic Tree, Phantasmagoria, Phobia, KUROYUME, RENTRER EN SOI, La'Mule, LUNA SEA, X JAPAN, along with many others.
Favorite Song: I don't think that's possible.
How you got into Jrock: My friend told me about "this band called Dir en grey" and sent me a couple songs, and you can guess where it went from there. I've been listening to Jrock for almost 5 years now, and it's still my favorite type of music, and it still dominates 90% of what I listen to.

hello

2006-07-28T05:10:51Z

Alias: Karini
Location: I live in Beaumont but I spend about half the year in Modesto, and I'm moving up here in a year xD
Favorite Band: Alice nine, Hyde, Dir en Grey, Buck-Tick, Penicillin and Pierrot
Favorite Song: Love song- Luna Sea
How you got into Jrock: I actually saw T.M.Revolution in concert and ever since I've been listening and going to all the Jrock concerts I can

the pillows

2006-06-27T19:01:28Z

anyone going to the pillows concert tomorrow at slims?