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J.E.'s LIVE HOUSE at Japan Expo 2008

20/06/2008 2008-06-20 12:00:00 KoME Author: JaME Team Translator: Murezor

J.E.'s LIVE HOUSE at Japan Expo 2008

A summary of performing artists at Japan Expo 2008, who innovates by creating the J.E.'s LIVE HOUSE, a 100% gig music stage.


© SEFA 2008
To have a thorough knowledge of the artists who will perform at this year's Japan Expo, JaME presents this article as a short presentation of the attending artists, their scheduled performance and activities. Updates will be made as new information is confirmed; so please check back for these updates.

For this first edition, J.E.'s LIVE HOUSE chose to be a discovery and new talents stage. You will be pleased to watch performances of experienced bands but also newly created bands with sounds from pop to rock and electro to soul.

Some basic information to begin with: Japan Expo 9 is a convention which will take place July 3 - 6th, 2008 between 10am and 7pm (for customers with pre-ordered tickets) and between 11am to 7pm (with regular tickets) at the Parc des Expositions of Paris-Nord Villepinte. For more information please visit the official website.

No extra fees will be asked for those live performances. You will just have to book your afternoons.


Artists who will be performing at the Japan Expo:

AciD FLavoR


© Râmen Events

* vocals: SHIGERU
* guitar and vocals: Ryo
* bass guitar: Tei
* drums: Taiju

This young band, who has only a small number of releases, is performing for the first time in France. They always look for melodies in rock, pop and sometimes heavy sounds.

- JaME artist file

- AciD FLavoR will be presented thanks to Râmen Events.

- Activities at Japan Expo:
* live performance: July 6th at 1:30pm
* autograph session: July 6th at 2:45pm (location: Salle de Dédicace 2)



Aoi


© SOL BLADE

* vocals: Aoi

The solo-project of Aoi, member of the band BOUNTY, is unusual for an artist from visual kei. His music actually creates a peculiar atmosphere where heavy and deep sounds are mixed with lighter sounds. it also includes instruments such as violin or synthesizers.

- JaME artist file

- Activities at Japan Expo:
* live performance: July 3rd at 3:30pm
* autograph session: July 3rd at 4:45pm (location: Salle de Dédicace 1)



BETTA FLASH


© GARULE

* vocals: Cyua
* main computer: TAMAYO

These two young women invented "Intellectual Tribal Techno", already two albums have been released and are known for the opening theme of the anime "Night Wizard."

- JaME artist file

- Activities at Japan Expo:
live performance:
* July 4th at 5:15pm
* July 5th at 5:00pm

autograph session:
* July 4th at 6:15pm (location: Salle de Dédicace 1)
* July 5th at 6:00pm (location: Salle de Dédicace 1)



CATSUOMATICDEATH


© CATSUOMATICDEATH & JaME

* vocals and guitar: ACEKAY KAWADA
* drums: YUKA YOSHIMURA

The rock'n'roll of CATSUOMATICDEATH is at the same time alternative and made of darker grunge. The band has been named after vocalist ACEKAY's the favorite dish, the fish "Catsuo," which is available to order at sushi bars in Japan.

- JaME artist file

- Activities at Japan Expo:
* live performance: July 6th at 11:30am
* autograph session: July 6th at 12:45pm (location: Salle de Dédicace 2)



Lost Color People


© LCP Records

* vocals: Hideaki Ono
* bass: Hideto Mukoyama
* guitar: Norio Mochizuki
* synth: Jun Koshimizu
* drums: Shuichi Akiyama
* VJ: VJ Math
* Horns: Takuei Maeda

- JaME artist file

Lost Color People will be brought to you by J-Music Live.

- Activities at Japan Expo:
* live performance: July 4th at 11:30am
* autograph session: July 4th at 12:45pm (location: Salle de Dédicace 2)



machine



© euclid agency

* Hakuei
* Kiyoshi

Solo-project of Hakuei (Penicillin), machine has existed for some years now. This rock duet likes to use electro sounds.

- Activities at Japan Expo:
* live performance: July 4th at 2:00pm
* autograph session: July 4th at 4:15pm (location: Dédicaces sur le stand Laforet Harajuku)
* question & answer session: July 4th at 3:15pm (location: Amphithéâtre)



Ra:IN


© hideo kanno

* Guitar : PATA
* Bass : michiaki
* Drums : Tetsu

Ra:IN is mostly known as the current band of the legendary X JAPAN guitarist, PATA. The quartet's music is mostly hard rock orientated and instrumental, though occasionally they perform with a guest vocalist.

- JaME artist file

- Activities at Japan Expo:
* live performance: July 6th at 5:00pm
* autograph session: July 6th at 6:00pm (location: Salle de Dédicace 1)



SCANDAL


©SONY / Epic

* vocals and guitar: HARUNA
* bass and vocals: TOMOMI
* guitar and vocals: MAMI
* drums and vocals: RINA

The sound of SCANDAL is defined by guitar, bass and drums with a raw sound though pop culture is also here with no boundaries. It's sheer energy.

- JaME artist file

- Activities at Japan Expo:
live performance:
* July 3rd at 1:15pm
* July 5th at 12:00pm

autograph session:
* July 3rd at 2:50pm (location: Salle de Dédicace 1)
* July 5th at 1:00pm (location: Salle de Dédicace 1)

question & answer session:
* July 4th at 4:15pm (location: Amphithéâtre)



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There is also a French band who will perform!

Dead Sexy Inc.

- Official Site
- Official MySpace

- Activities at Japan Expo:
* live performance: July 3rd at 5:15pm
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Japan Expo 2008

Interview with BETTA FLASH at Japan Expo © BETTA FLASH - Tanja - JaME

Interview

Interview with BETTA FLASH at Japan Expo

Our first meeting with the two young women with a very unique sound.

Ra:IN interview after Japan Expo © Ra:IN - JaME - Philippe Hayot

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Ra:IN interview after Japan Expo

PATA's band, Ra:IN gave us an interview on the morning after their concert.

CATSUOMATICDEATH Press Conference at Japan Expo © CATSUOMATICDEATH  - Aurore - JaME

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CATSUOMATICDEATH Press Conference at Japan Expo

Following their concert at the Japan Expo, the members of CATSUOMATICDEATH gave a press conference.

Q&A Session with machine at Japan Expo © machine - Tanja - JaME

Interview

Q&A Session with machine at Japan Expo

HAKUEI and KIYOSHI took some time to answer some fan questions following their performance at the French convention Japan Expo.

miyavi's Q&A Session and Press Conference at Japan Expo © 2008 PS COMPANY - miyavi - Tanja - JaME

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miyavi's Q&A Session and Press Conference at Japan Expo

miyavi attended the Japan Expo convention where he took some time to answer a few questions.

Interview with Lost Color People at Japan Expo © Lost Color People - Tanja - JaME

Interview

Interview with Lost Color People at Japan Expo

JaME interviewed Lost Color People, a band with a mature and relaxing sound after their show in the J.E.'s Live House.

Interview with AciD FLavoR at Japan Expo © AciD FlavoR - Tanja - JaME

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Interview with AciD FLavoR at Japan Expo

Before their performance at Japan Expo we met with AciD FLavoR to chat about their upcoming show, their origins and future plans.

Interview with SCANDAL © SCANDAL - Tanja - JaME

Interview

Interview with SCANDAL

We met the all-girl rock group SCANDAL after their first concert at Japan Expo to discuss the show, their upcoming release, and other overseas experiences.

Interview with Aoi Before Japan Expo © AOI

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Interview with Aoi Before Japan Expo

An interview with rock artist Aoi, discussing his current and previous work, along with his upcoming performance at Japan Expo 2008.

J.E.'s LIVE HOUSE at Japan Expo 2008 © SEFA 2008

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J.E.'s LIVE HOUSE at Japan Expo 2008

A summary of performing artists at Japan Expo 2008, who innovates by creating the J.E.'s LIVE HOUSE, a 100% gig music stage.

Interview with AciD FlavoR © Râmen Events

Interview

Interview with AciD FlavoR

Rock band AciD FlavoR talked to us about their European releases, concert in Brussels, and the upcoming show for Japan Expo in Paris.

Lost Color People and BETTA FLASH at Japan Expo © GARULE

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Lost Color People and BETTA FLASH at Japan Expo

Two more bands have been announced as guests of Japan Expo 9 in Paris.

miyavi at Japan Expo © Miyavi, PS Company

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miyavi at Japan Expo

According to miyavi's MySpace, he will attend Japan Expo in Paris, France on July 5th.

machine & AciD FLavoR at Japan Expo, Paris © euclid agency

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machine & AciD FLavoR at Japan Expo, Paris

Both machine and AciD FLavoR have announced to be performing at the Japan Expo in Paris this July.

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