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This year marks the 20th anniversary of Japan Nite, an annual showcase bringing artists from all corners of Japan to Austin. It has been a SXSW fixture since 1996, and has featured big-name Japanese acts such as Bonnie Pink, The Pillows and Chatmonchy along with dozens of artists hailing from across many genres.
To celebrate two decades at SXSW, moumoon, The fin., QUORUM, TsuShiMaMiRe, Pirates Canoe, Samurai Dynamites and Mahoshojo-ni-naritai will perform at the Friday, March 20 show. And it will take place at Elysium (705 Red River) – home to every Japan Nite since its inception. Japan Nite will be moumoon's first American performance, making this 20th anniversary show all the more special.
A couple of acts will be returning to Elysium to celebrate the special occasion such as TsuShiMaMiRe, an all-girl rock trio who first played Japan Nite in 2004. They will tick off their third trip to Austin this March, months after releasing their first best-of album, Mamire. Kyoto’s Pirates Canoe, meanwhile, will make their sophomore stop at SXSW after their successful showcase in 2013.
Despite bringing back previous fan-favorites, Japan Nte will continue to introduce audiences to new groups. Kobe quartet The fin. is a rising outfit merging rock with electronic music. Although the average age of Tokyo outfit QUORUM is 22, their style evokes classic rock legends such as Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin.
Mahoshojo-ni-naritai just released their debut mini-album this past January, but their high-energy live show (featuring unique visuals courtesy of the group’s resident VJ) has been drawing attention over the last year and has scored them lots of gigs, including a slot at last year’s ROCK IN JAPAN FES. Rounding out the 20th Anniversary line up is Samurai Dynamites, a punk-rock inspired troupe who have adopted rhythms and melodies unique to Japanese music, which they dub “Asianica Nippon.”
Following the 20th anniversary show, Japan Nite will go on an eight-city tour the rest of the United States, bringing with them TsuShiMaMiRe, QUORUM and The fin. to every date. Japanese rock outfits Zarigani$ and BO-PEEP will join for the first four dates, while Samurai Dynamites tag along for the first trio of shows. Wonky Saitama group mothercoat will offer support at the March 27 show in Denver. Check the Japan Nite site for more info. http://www.japan-nite.com
Make sure to include this milestone edition of the Japan Nite showcase in your SXSW schedule this March. Schedule is subject to change.
SXSW Japan Nite Happy 20th Anniversary!
3/20 ( fri) Austin @SXSW Music Festival
with: moumoon TsuShiMaMire QUORUM The fin.
Samurai Dynamites Mahoshojo-ni-naritai Pirates Canoe
Japan Nite US tour 2015
3/22 (sun) Chicago @ Double Door
with: TsuShiMaMire QUORUM The fin. Zarigani$ BO-PEEP Samurai Dynamites
3/23(mon) Columbus @ Ruby Tuesday
with: TsuShiMaMire QUORUM The fin. Zarigani$ BO-PEEP Samurai Dynamites
3/24 (tue) NY @Knitting Factory
with: TsuShiMaMire QUORUM The fin. Zarigani$ BO-PEEP Samurai Dynamites
3/26 (thu) Athens Slingshot Fest
with: TsuShiMaMire QUORUM The fin. Zarigani$ BO-PEEP
3/27(fri) Denver @Lion’s Lair Lounge
with: TsuShiMaMire QUORUM The fin. mothercoat
3/28 (mon) LA @ Bootleg HiFi
with: TsuShiMaMire QUORUM The fin.
3/29(sun) San Diego The Casbah
with: TsuShiMaMire QUORUM The fin.
3/30(mon) SF @ Independent
with: TsuShiMaMire QUORUM The fin.
Source: RESONANCE Media PR via E-mail
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