Tune In Tokyo

May 17, 2012

Tune in Tokyo presents OTSUKARE-SAMA, ROYAL/T!, our Grand Finale Event at the Akihabara-inspired Maid Cafe, Shop and Artspace on Friday, June 15th! As Royal/T prepares to close its doors later this summer, we want to invite all our friends back for one last big party, celebrating the amazing maid cafe that's been a centerpiece of the Japanese fashion community and J-Pop scene over the last five years.

"Otsukare-sama" means "job well done" in Japanese, and we want to show our appreciation to Royal/T for its many years of memorable events, and the lasting impression its made on art and fashion in Los Angeles.

We'll be welcoming vendors Chubby Bunny, Rockin' Android Games, MugiBunny, Holley Tea Time, Rockeresque Beauty Company, The Many Arms of Misha, and more!

We will also have a Soju Bar in the club room, serving $5 J-Pop + K-Pop themed cocktails all night!

Tune in Tokyo DJs Greg Hignight, Tora, Del and Ally will keep the dance floor moving with a non-stop video mix of the best in J-Pop and K-Pop, featuring special guest dancers Mai and Eva!

Royal/T's maid cafe will be open until 10:30 PM, serving High Tea and tasty Asian-Fusion cuisine!

Admission is $10, all ages admitted. The event runs from 8 PM - 12 AM.

This is your last chance to join the party at Royal/T, LA's one-and-only Akihabara-style Maid Cafe! Tune in Tokyo would like to invite all of our friends to take part is this memorable tribute on Friday, June 15th! All Japanese fashion styles are encouraged! Together, let's say "OTSUKARE-SAMA, ROYAL/T!" in style!

May 8, 2012

J-Pop superstar May'n (Macross Frontier, Accel World) will perform in Los Angeles and San Francisco as part of the ROCK YOUR BEATS 2012 World Tour!

May'n will perform with a live band and meet VIP ticket holders after the show for a special autograph session.

May'n ROCK YOUR BEATS America Tour Dates

Thursday, June 21
Key Club, Los Angeles
http://www.keyclub.com/event/112381
Doors: 6:30pm
Start: 7:30pm

Saturday, June 23
Yoshi's, San Francisco
http://www.yoshis.com/sanfrancisco/jazzclub/artist/show/2695
Doors: 1:30pm
Start: 2:30pm

Visit the official Facebook event page.

Tune in Tokyo is a proud promotional partner for the May'n "Rock Your Beats" tour stop at the world-famous Key Club on June 21st! We look forward to seeing everyone there!

For updates and more, including photo galleries of previous Tune in Tokyo events, be sure to "like" our Facebook fan page!

Tune in Tokyo has been spinning J-Pop, K-Pop, and International Club beats since 2008, bringing the sound of modern Asian dance pop to clubs and special events throughout Los Angeles. This five member DJ unit, featuring co-founders Greg Hignight and Del Martin, and DJs Tora, Ally, and Leett, hosts monthly events at Royal/T Maid Cafe, Shop, & Artspace, and 2nd Street Jazz in Little Tokyo, and have also presented an array of live performances featuring musicians from the United States and Japan. Tune in Tokyo presents the best in Asian and global dance pop, weaving together cutting edge electro, dance rock, and Indie with the bold Japanese street fashion scene to create a unique club experience.

どうも皆さん、こんにちは! Ｔｕｎｅ　Ｉｎ　Ｔｏｋｙｏ！初イベントが大成功だったので、また二回目をやっちゃいたいと思いま～す！これからもイベント、バンバンやっていきたいと思います。ＤＪさんたちが最新のJPOP, KPOP, International Club Beats や日本の音楽だけを流します。日本の音楽がお好きな方たちにはバッチリ！おどって、友達を作ってさわぎましょう～！

GREG HIGNIGHT
Greg Hignight co-founded Tune in Tokyo with Del Martin to create a showcase for Japanese and global pop, and provide LA's first nightclub destination for Asian fashion and pop culture. Under his direction, Tune in Tokyo's events have encompassed club parties, live shows, convention appearances, and retail and art openings. In addition to serving as part of the DJ unit, Greg is also the creative director, developing event concepts, designing marketing materials and booking talent for live performances. Working together with the Tune in Tokyo team, he is thrilled to be presenting the best in Asian dance pop & indie rock, and Japanese street fashion to Los Angeles. More information at www.greghignight.com.

DJ DEL
DJ Del was born in a dark room filled with bright lights and bass beats. A long time fixture in LA’s underground club scene, his c.v. includes residencies at seminal LA indie clubs Café Bleu and Club Trash. He was also chosen by Club Giant to be the opening DJ for The Killers at their very first New Years Eve party in downtown LA. He was a founding member of International Pop Conspiracy – the precurser to Tune in Tokyo and credits his fellow Tune in Tokyo DJs for exposing him to the best in international pop from Asia and around the world. When not tearing up the decks or manning the front of house at Tune in Tokyo events, DJ Del can be found rocking a pair of very flashy shoes, and a smoky eye on dance floors from Paris to Shanghai.

DJ TORA
"Music is my boyfriend. He makes me smile, laugh, and cry. He moves me on the inside and out. I try not to be a selfish girl and share him with the rest of the world which is why I DJ. Since the days of International Pop Conspiracy, I started sharing his diverse beauty I love so much with all of you. Music has been with me from the day I was born until the day I die. Some of my friends might call me obsessive. My heart tells me otherwise."

DJ ALLY
DJ Ally graduated from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts with an Honors B.F.A. in Dramatic Writing for Film and Television. She relocated to Los Angeles in 2007, and while pursuing her own independent writing projects, Ally is focusing on acting as well, performing in Robert DeNiro's "The Good Shepherd" and more recently on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" DJ Ally has anime to thank for first introducing her to Japanese music and eventually the wider world of global pop. Allyson's personal website can be found at www.allysonfloyd.com.

DJ LEETT
"DJ Leett is a 12 year-old boy who likes robots, super heroes and girly pop music."

Tune in Tokyo's events are held bi-monthly at Royal/T Cafe in Culver City, California and 2nd Street Jazz in Little Tokyo.Royal/T is a playful blending of café, concept shop and art exhibition space. The space reflects the interior realm of fantasy that strongly influences the artists included in owner Susan Hancock's collection. Royal/T Cafe is inspired by the meido kissa (maid café) phenomena of Akihabara--Tokyo's electronic district. Recontextualizing the underground culture of Japan that celebrates cosplay (costume play) waitresses dress in maid uniforms, with a Lolita-esque touch and the café serves a fusion of French and Japanese cuisine with local and organic California style. The art space showcases curated exhibitions with a focus on Japanese contemporary art; and an inventive concept store emulates the collections' sophistication--a fusion of pop culture and high-end design. For more information, please visit www.royal-t.org. 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, www.2ndstjazz.com.

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