Japanese rock bands to stir Hanoi stage

November 05, 2013 | 09:44

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“Go! Go! Japan! Rock Festival 2013” with performances of Japanese and Vietnamese rock bands will take place at Van Ho Exhibition Center, 2 Hoa Lu, Hanoi on November 16.

Japanese rock band Okamoto’s - Photo: Courtesy of organizers

Okamoto’s, a psychedelic garage rock band made up of four 22-year-olds from Tokyo, with the passionate performance of vocalist Sho Okamoto, backed up with guitarist Koki Okamoto, drummer Reiji Okamoto, and bass Hama Okamoto. More new faces from Japan for Vietnamese music fans is The Ton-Up Motors, a “rock ‘n soul” band from Hokkaido, the northern end of Japan who attract fans from north to south of Japan due to overwhelming live performances with straightforward Japanese lyrics and melodies based on black music, soul, funk and blues.

Rock lovers will also have a chance to meet Thuy Trieu Do, a long-established Vietnamese heavy metal band based in Hanoi who have appeared at numerous festivals both inside and outside of Vietnam, including Rock Storm, Tiger Translate and Rock Typhoon Yamaha.

Another delight from Vietnam is Oringchains, the winner of “The Tiger Translate Battle of the Bands 2012”. Formed in 2009, this versatile modern rock band, covering various rock styles ranging from alternative, metal to rap core, has rapidly won the hearts and minds of music goers in Vietnam.

Moreover, the night will see the appearance of Ryukyudisko, a techno unit of twin brothers from Okinawa, the southern end of Japan, who will offer danceable tunes in two sessions. They will entertain audiences with their unprecedented techno music blended with Okinawan sounds to make this special rock night even more memorable.

Tickets are delivered freely in Hanoi at the Japan Foundation, 27 Quang Trung Street, at Rockpassion.vn, 66 Ta Quang Buu Street, Alley 40 and Café M Day, 110 Cau Giay Street.

SGT

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