One of my favorite times of the year is coming up – Japan Nite at South-by-Southwest, when we can all come together and jam to some up-and-comers from throughout Japan. As usual, Elysium at 705 Red River will be hosting the event. Get there by 6:30 on Friday, March 16th to enjoy the show. In previous years, we’ve been blessed to see bands like The Pillows and Chatmonchy without having to fight through a crowd of thousands of crazy fans. Perhaps one of the bands this year will be the next big hit.

So, let’s take a look at the lineup for Japan Nite 2012:

The Rubies

From: Yokohama, Japan
On Stage at 7pm

Band Members:

  • Kazuya
  • Osuke
  • Daisuke – Drummer
  • “Taro” – Tamborine

THE AKABANE VULGARS ON STRONG BYPASS

From: Tokyo, Japan
On Stage at 8pm

Band Members:

  • Guitar/Vocals:  Yumi Uchizono
  • Bass: Miki Uchizono
  • Drums: Kei Sofue

Kao=S

From: Japan
On Stage at 9pm

Band Members:

  • Vocals/Sword Dance: Kaori Kawabuchi
  • Tsugaru Shamisen: Jack
  • Vocals/Guitar: Shuji Yamagiri

NOKIES!

From: Kyoto, Japan
On Stage at 10pm

Band Members:

  • Vocals/Guitar/Keyboards: Yusuke Kume
  • Guitar: Yu Sugano
  • Drums: Atsuya Kose
  • Bass: Kotaro Matsumoto

Saito Johnny

From: Tokyo, Japan
On Stage at 11pm

Band Members:

  • Vocals: Saito Johnny
  • Mandolin: Taro
  • Bass: Iwami Keigo!
  • Fiddle: Techno Matsumoto

ZZZ’s

From: Hyogo, Japan
On Stage at 12am

Band Members:

  • Vocals/Guitar: Youkaku
  • Vocals/Bass: Yukary
  • Drums: Lyn

Vampillia

From: Osaka, Japan
On Stage at 1am

Band Members:

    • Vocals: Toyohito Yoshida
    • Drums: Tatsuya Yoshida

(I think. Their SXSW details page contained a description as … umm… avant-garde as their music.)

So, who’s joining me there? From what I’ve seen on Youtube, I’m most excited to see Kao=s and Saito Johnny. But don’t worry. I’ll take pictures and (hopefully) video of them all. Stay tuned for those.

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