BayAnime.com

Age: 21+ , Tickets: $15 adv/day , Show starts: 8:30 pm
Phone: 415-771-1421
At: The Independent, 628 Divisadero St. San Francisco CA 94117
with: CHATMONCHY / Omodaka / Red Bacteria Vacuum / OKAMOTO’S / JinnyOops!

http://sxsw-asia.com/JapanNite2010/tourdate.html

http://www.theindependentsf.com/calendar/event-detail/?tfly_event_id=4535

SF J-pop band Neko Punch plays songs off their newly released “Matatabi” EP at the Anime on Display (AOD) convention in Japantown’s Hotel Kabuki this Saturday!

Admission is free for AOD attendees.

Neko Punch website: http://myspace.com/nekopunch

$250 – Premium Orchestra
(please call the JCCCNC at 415.567.5505)
$100 – Orchestra Front
$55 – Orchestra Center
$35 – Orchestra Rear

The Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California (JCCCNC) is proud to announce the first official U.S. tour of the enka singing sensation, JERO. This exclusive West Coast tour will kick-off with a performance on Sunday, March 28, 2010 at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco at 4:00 p.m.

Jerome Charles White, Jr. aka JERO is the first African American enka singer in the history of Japanese music, Jero single-handedly reignited interest in the musical ballads that emerged in Japan’s post-war era.

Raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania by his Japanese grandmother and half-Japanese mother, JERO grew up listening to the records of enka legend Misora Hibari. After appearing on a Japanese television contest, he landed a recording contract rising to the top of the enka charts with his hit single “Umi Yuki – Snowy Sea.”

Critics have lauded the way this meteoric talent has managed to mold a traditional musical genre around a modern context in a way that appeals to all generations. Looking like a hip-hop star, with a voice of an angel, he has redefined the soul of Japan.

Tickets go on sale on January 6 for JCCCNC members and to the general public on February 4. Special individual premium ticket packages will be $250. These special premium tickets are located in the first five rows in the center aisle and include a private reception with Jero immediately following the show. JCCCNC members will have to contact the JCCCNC at (415) 567-5505 x226 to confirm/apply for membership and to receive the early purchase code, as well as to purchase the Premium ($250) ticket package.

Buy tickets: http://www.cityboxoffice.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=1465

All ages.

Location: The Fillmore, 1805 Geary Boulevard, SF, CA 94115
Tickets: $30 + fees at Live Nation

Event on Live Nation: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/414958

All ages!

Location: The Fillmore, San Francisco
Tickets: $23+fees available online at Livenation

Location: The Fillmore, San Francisco
Tickets: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/411160

Location: Retox Lounge, 628 20th St (at 3rd St), San Francisco

Neko Punch is back after a long time, with its own brand of Japanese power-pop, playing all-time favorites and several brand new songs — with Mikko on vocals, Mitch on bass, Joachim on drums, and featuring new guitarist Tony. Please check us out at www.myspace.com/nekopunch

Hot Topic and Revolver Mag present Dir En Grey at the Warfield in San Francisco.
Doors open at 7pm.

Location: The Warfield, 982 Market Street, San Francisco [View Map]

Tickets cost $29.50 + fees, available online from Ticketmaster. Purchase tickets here.