Tune in Tokyo Presents Sakura Bomb Jrock Live at 2nd Street Jazz

Tune in Tokyo Presents Sakura Bomb Jrock Live at 2nd Street Jazz

LOS ANGELES, CA (July 24th, 2010)—Jrock returns to 2nd Street Jazz on Thursday, August 19th during Nisei Week, as Tune in Tokyo presents "Sakura Bomb", a showcase featuring a great lineup of Japanese-flavored rock, punk, and electro!

The event will be anchored by LA's own Lemon Drop Kick, a heavy-hitting hybrid of American and Jrock sound, fronted by Japanese singer Miyako! They'll be joined by eclectic band Keshiki, straight from Japan, along with American J-Pop singing sensation and AX Idol winner Stephanie Yanez, and Indie-Electro act Nightmares for Robots, at Little Tokyo's premiere destination for live music!

Sakura Bomb runs from 8 PM - 2 AM, ages 18+ will be admitted. There is a $10 cover (this includes a drink ticket worth $5 at the bar, ID policy will be strictly enforced. Sodas and non-alcoholic drinks are available). 2nd Street Jazz is located at 366 E 2nd Street, Los Angeles, California (corner of 2nd and Central in Little Tokyo). There is plenty parking available, but please make sure to check garage hours and street parking signs. We also suggest, with safety in mind, that you restrict your parking to north of 3rd street.

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About Tune In Tokyo
Tune in Tokyo was created to stage club events where fans of Japanese, Korean, and global pop and street fashion can meet and celebrate their interests. Tune in Tokyo also serves as platform for Japanese and Asian music events including live shows, launch parties, record releases, and more. For more information about Tune In Tokyo, please visit http://www.myspace.com/tuneintokyoclub.

About Lemon Drop Kick
Lemon Drop Kick is an engergetic Los Angeles-based female-fronted Japanese rock band whose hybrid-rock sound is a product of different musical influences and cultures. Featuring both Japanese and American members, elements of pop, emo, punk, metal, and J-rock are all pulled together to create an incredible new presence in the industry.With their combination of strong female vocals, driving, heavy guitars and hard-hitting drums, Lemon Drop Kick delivers vivid, inspirational messages through infectious hooks and melodies. With the growing popularity of Japanese rock worldwide, the Japanese/American hybrid sound of Lemon Drop Kick is winning more and more fans all across the globe. For more information please visit: http://www.myspace.com/lemondropkick.

About Keshiki
KESHIKI has been touring across the U.S. this summer.Vocalist Jun (formerly of Camino) possesses a sensitive, melodic singing voice that brings out lots of charming fun. This energetic band also features wonderful guitar sequences by Yu, the tremendous bass of the unstoppable Kenta, and a central pillar of rhythm from Taka's drums. For more information, please visit http://www.myspace.com/keshikiprojects.

About Stephanie Yanez
Stephanie Yanez is an American Jpop artist with a Harajuku soul. She started her professional career after winning AX Idol at Anime Expo. Afterward, she was approached by Geneon and the overseas Japan-based record label I’VE. Miss Yanez has released multiple CDs, like "Anime Karaoke Collection", her first full length album "SIDES", and now her newest album "Sakura Wonderland EP." Stephanie has also been on T.V. where she has worked as a Tokyo reporter for the documentary "Crazy Sexy Tokyo" with Anime Selects on Comcast On Demand. For more information visit: http://www.myspace.com/stephmusic.

About Nightmares for Robots
This Synth-Electro band has been tearing up the dance floor at Indie Clubs around Los Angeles, and will be unleashing their infectious sound at Sakura Bomb in August. For more information visit http://www.myspace.com/nightmaresforrobots.

About 2nd Street Jazz
2nd Street Jazz is the premier destination in the Little Tokyo area for music fans, with monthly Dub, Reggae, Hip-Hop, Rock, and Jazz events. The venue frequently plays host to live appearances by Asian and Asian-American artists. 2nd Street Jazz is located at 366 E 2nd Street, at the corner of 2nd and Central, in Los Angeles. For more information please visit http://www.2ndstjazz.com/.