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Happy New Year from Good Charamel Records !!!!!!

2012-01-06T15:42:00.005-05:00

Happy New Year to All

from Good Charamel Records and our family of Artists !

It's was a busy 2011 for us here at GC with a tour and releases from Shonen Knife (Osaka Ramones, Sweet Christmas) and 2 new DVD releases (documentary/soundtrack album Live From Tokyo and our first live comedy DVD Friends - Live Comedy) as well working away at gearing up for an explosive 2012 with releases from Shonen Knife in June as well as new and reissued N. American releases from TsuShiMaMire, LAZYgunsBRISKY and MOLICE as well as an I LOVE J-ROCK 2 compilation all due out this Spring on Good Charamel Records !!!

We hope you have a great New Year and lastly, we're happy to announce Shonen Knife will be back in North America for a tour in June and July of 2012 !!!!!!!!

2012 .... A big year in Japanese-Rock here in North America from you pals at Good Charamel Records

Peace

Robby !

2011-12-08T22:03:00.003-05:00

Hey folks. . .

Here's the new promo video for Shonen Knife's 2011 Holiday Single "Sweet Christmas" !! The Maxi Single is available now on Good Charamel Records !!! The CD version contains a cool US remix of We Wish You a Merry Christmas too !!!!

Sweet Christmas is a song about having Christmas cake and celebrating with friends during the holidays. I've been to Japan many times and it's a little bit different from our Western version of the holiday, it involves a little bit more KFC, Illumination, Roasted Chicken Leg and the same amount of retail madness that we've come to know back home !! George Michael, John Lennon, Tatsuro Yamashita and Yumi Matsutoya have all had their seasonal Christmas Classics, now it's time for the next chapter of SK's special Holiday Cheer.... so ..... enjoy !!

And Have a Sweet Christmas !!!

Shonen Knife "Sweet Christmas" OUT NOW !!!!!

2011-11-29T14:03:00.004-05:00

Legendary Japanese rockers Shonen Knife Celebrates 30th Anniversary with today's release of a new Holiday Maxi Single called "Sweet Christmas".

In 1991 Shonen Knife released the indie classic holiday themed "Space Christmas" single, in 1999 "All I Want for Christmas" (with the help of Sonic Youth's Thurston Moore) and now in 2011 the trio continues this tradition celebrating the season and the band's 30th Anniversary with a new maxi single called "Sweet Christmas" to be released November 29th by download and on CD by Good Charamel Records in North America!

The Holiday Maxi Single includes the track "Sweet Christmas" a pop punk homage to their fondness for eating Christmas sweet cake and celebrating with friends. The "Sweet Christmas" Maxi Single also includes a more traditional offering with a version of the classic "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" as well as an acoustic version of the title track "Sweet Christmas" to help you celebrate the Holiday!

Available NOW on Itunes, Amazon and other digital outlets as well as on CD in our Online Store with a special CD only bonus remix of "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" for your holiday collection ! And every CD order also comes with a limited edition Shonen Knife 30th Anniversary Holiday badge with each and every CD !!!

Gift wrapping is available for a small charge, so spread the Holiday cheer with a "Sweet Christmas" gift for your friends and family !!

"Let's Have a Christmas Party all night long" with Shonen Knife!!!!

Merry Christmas everyone!!!

"Friends - Live Comedy" DVD release !!!!

2011-11-28T09:02:00.002-05:00

This week GC released our first standup comedy DVD by Matt Bergman and James Kurdziel called "Friends - Live Comedy" shot in Buffalo, NY at the legendary Mohawk Place. Check out some clips from the DVD here . . .

"Friends - Live Comedy"

and then rush on over to the store and grab yourself a few copies here !!!

Good Charamel Store

now . . . . have a laugh or three at the expense of some others and come back soon . . .

Shonen Knife Live @ The Bell House In Brooklyn W/ CJ Ramone!

2011-11-20T01:10:00.017-05:00

Shonen Knife returned Brooklyn one month after CMJ Panache Showcase.
This time they had a special guest, CJ Ramone during their "Osaka Ramones" set.

This is the North American tour to celebrate Shonen Knife's 30th anniversary and their latest release, "Osaka Ramones Tribute to Ramones", and his appearance made it so special.

Here are some videos courtesy of CJ Ramone.

"Blitzkriegbop"

"Scattegun"

Thank you so much to CJ Ramone, Gene, Atsushi from TOMATO HEAD, Yuki from Ramones FC Japan to make this happen!

Setlist

1. Konnnichiwa

2. Twist Barbie

3. Rock Society

4. Anime Phenomenon

5. Capybara

6. I am a Cat

7. Devil House

8. Redd Kross

9. E.S.P.

10. Perfect Freedom

11. Riding On The Rocket

12. Economic Crisis

13. Cobra VS Mangoose

------Osaka Ramones Set-----

1. Rock'n'Roll High school

2. Beat On The Brat

3. I Wanna Be Sedated

4. Sheena is a Punk Rocker

5. KKK took my baby away

6. Scatter gun

7. Blitzkuieg Bop

8. Pinhead

Shonen Knife CD Release, "Sweet Christmas" With Bonus Track!

2011-11-15T15:19:00.005-05:00

OK…here's an update on the "Sweet Christmas" CD.

As you know, we always like to add something special to our North American releases, and Shonen Knife's new holiday maxi single "Sweet Christmas" is no exception and it's only available through our Good Charamel Online Store !

In addition to the 3 original songs from the maxi single, we've added a "U.S. Exclusive Version" of the holiday classic, "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" only available on the CD release

Here's the song list for the CD...

1. Sweet Christmas

2. Sweet Christmas (Acoustic Version)

3. We Wish You A Merry Christmas

4. We Wish You A Merry Christmas (U.S. Exclusive Version)

We'll start taking the orders starting next week, as we'll be adding some more merch to the store soon.

And… we'll have a wrapping service for a minimal additional charge. Not only will you have a great holiday music, you can give someone special a holiday gift - hassle free!

So we hope you have a "Sweet Christmas".

Sweet Christmas - Teaser from ingenious, inc. on Vimeo.

Shonen Knife Upcoming Release, "Sweet Christmas"

2011-11-07T19:43:00.009-05:00

Legendary Japanese rockers Shonen Knife Celebrates 30th Anniversary with the release a new Holiday Maxi Single called “Sweet Christmas”. 2011 also marked the release of their "Osaka Ramones - Tribute" to the Ramones" album and found them travelling the globe continuing on their incredibly unique rock and roll journey.

Shonen Knife made their debut in 1982 in Osaka, Japan with their quirky pop/punk tunes praising their love for fantasy and food, eventually making their way into venues and the hearts of fans around the world as well as some of alternative rock’s most influential artists (Nirvana, Sonic Youth, REDD KROSS). The band continues to make fans around the globe with original member Naoko on guitar and lead vocals, Ritsuko on Bass and Vocals and Emi on Drums and vocals.

In 1991 Shonen Knife released the indie classic holiday themed “Space Christmas” single, in 1999 “All I Want for Christmas” (with the help of Sonic Youth’s Thurston Moore) and now in 2011 the trio continues this tradition celebrating the season and the band’s 30th Anniversary with a new maxi single called “Sweet Christmas” to be released November 29th by download and on CD byGood Charamel Records in North America!

The Holiday Maxi Single includes the track “Sweet Christmas“ a pop punk homage to their fondness for eating Christmas sweet cake and celebrating with friends. The “Sweet Christmas” Maxi Single also includes a more traditional offering with a version of the classic “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” as well as an acoustic version of the title track “Sweet Christmas” to help you celebrate the Holiday!

“Let’s Have a Christmas Party all night long” with Shonen Knife!!!!

Merry Christmas, everyone!

Shonen Knife 30th Anniversary Tour In North America!

2011-10-22T19:17:00.006-04:00

Shonen Knife 30th Anniversary Tour in North America has started Oct 20th in Toronto!
Check out some photos from Horseshoe Tavern courtesy by Tomori Nagamoto of bits LOUNGE.

Here's the remaining North America tour dates.

We hope to see you!

10.22.2011 Public Assembly Brooklyn, NY

10.23.2011 Sewell, NJ Gloucester County College (open to public)

10.24.2011 Otto Bar Baltimore, MD

10.25.2011 The Pinhook Durham, NC

10.26.2011 Masquerade Atlanta, GA

10.27.2011 Alabama Music Box Mobile, AL

10.28.2011 Stereo Live Houston, TX

10.29.2011 Red 7 Austin, TX

11.01.2011 The Echo Los Angeles, CA

11.02.2011 Casbah San Diego, CA

11.03.2011 Alex's Bar Long Beach, CA

11.04.2011 Bottom of the Hill San Francisco, CA

11.05.2011 Dante’s Portland, OR

11.07.2011 Biltmore Cabaret Vancouver, BC CAN

11.08.2011 Tractor Tavern Seattle, WA

11.11.2011 First Avenue & 7th St Entry Minneapolis, MN

11.12.2011 Empty Bottle Chicago, IL

11.13.2011 The Strutt Kalamazoo, MI

11.14.2011 Radio, Radio Indianapolis, IN

11.16.2011 Mayday Cincinnati, OH

11.17.2011 31st St Pub Pittsburgh, PA

11.18.2011 The Bellhouse Brooklyn, NY

11.19.2011 Mohawk Place Buffalo, NY

11.20.2011 Valentine's Albany, NY

LIVE FROM TOKYO (DVD) - OUT TUES 08/23/11

2011-08-20T10:34:00.003-04:00

LIVE FROM TOKYO (DVD) - OUT TUES 08/23/11

DVD Summary
Live From Tokyo takes the viewer through the back streets in Shinjuku, the intersections in Shibuya, the alleys in Koenji, and all over Tokyo, as it highlights the innovative musicians that create the multi-faceted underground music scene.

Welcome to a world where ideas and genres are pushed to their ex tremes, with the general sentiment that there is new music waiting to be created.

The documentary looks at Tokyo's music culture as a reflection of Japanese society and in relation to international music culture. Tokyo's reputation for an overwhelming variety of global information, media-saturated urban environment and cutting edge innovation, makes it the perfect sample for addressing a new outlook on music culture. We find ourselves well into the generation of hyper-connectivity and information culture. The music industry is transforming and listeners are accessing and treating music in a new way. Barriers that separated music scenes in the past are becoming less relevant as technology continues to connect artists. A new paradigm of music culture is upon us.

The film explores this eccentric music culture set within the backdrop of the modern Japanese megalopolis. Featuring surreal stop-motion animation, interviews and live performances by: NISENNENMONDAI, Tenniscoats + Secai, DMBQ, PARA (Boredoms members), Shugo Tokumaru, Sexy-Synthesizer, Sajjanu, KIRIHITO, d.v.d, Optrum, Uhnellys, Samm Bennett, W. David Marx, Tokyo Pinsalocks and many many more.

A portion of the proceeds from this DVD/ALBUM package will be donated to the Red Cross Tsunami Relief fund in Japan.

Directed by: Lewis Rapkin

Produced by: Eric J. Mintz

Director of Photography: Ian Sotzing

Album Summary
Audio tracks were donated by many of the bands involved in the "Live From Tokyo" project for a Soundtrack album included with the purchase of the DVD. A unique download code is contained within the package allowing you to download a full album of music from the internet. Thanks to all of the bands that donated tracks to this digital download soundtrack accompanying the Live From Tokyo documentary.

DOWNLOAD ALBUM FEATURED ARTISTS

01 Hello ***Moja
02 Mirror ***Tokyo Pinsalocks
03 Central ***Uhnellys

04 She Is Frantic ***The Fadeaways

05 Somebody w/ Chihiro (LFT Mix) ***Sexy Synthesizer

06 6/4 ***Kuruucrew

07 Melthorn w/ Tetsuya Umeda

(live in Hiroshima, 2009) ***Tenniscoats

08 The man who cheat a farmer to

play has not ass hair, He is just a

bear killer... ***Sajjanu

09 South Central Rock ***Zoobombs

10 Under a Big Tree ***Suishou No Fune

11 Mice Who Speak English *** Lewis Rapkin

DVD FEATURED ARTISTS

DMBQ
d.v.d
Kirihito
Kuruucrew
The Lady Spade
Makoto Oshiro
Optrum
Muneomi Senju
NISENNENMONDAI
PARA
Sajjanu
Sexy-Synthesizer
Shintaro Miyazaki
Shugo Tokumaru
Suishou no Fune
Tenniscoats + Secai
Tokyo Pinsalocks
Uhnellys
Yudaya Jazz
Zoobombs

Live From Tokyo Soundtrack

Released Aug 23, 2011

SHONEN KNIFE'S "OSAKA RAMONES" OUT NOW !!!!!!!

2011-07-21T13:35:00.004-04:00

SHONEN KNIFE's OSAKA RAMONES OUT NOW !!!!!!!

Download a free MP3 of Rock N Roll High School at AMAZON !!!

Stream it all week for free at AOL's Spinner Free listening party !!

THEN ...

Buy it so you can have it forever in your collection of kick ass tunes at www.goodcharamel.com !!!

GC Press Release 07/07/2011!

2011-07-07T12:16:00.012-04:00

Shonen Knife

Announce Dates For 30th Anniversary Fall North American Tour Launching October 2011

In Support Of Osaka Ramones, Tribute To The Ramones

Out July 19 on Good Charamel Records

Shonen Knife have been the most internationally recognized name in Japanese Rock music since their entrance onto the alternative rock scene in the early 90s when them became the indie darlings of hipsters and rock stars alike. Since their inception in Osaka in 1981 (featuring Naoko’s sister Atsuko and their friend, bassist/vocalist Michie), to their current lineup featuring members Ritsuko (bass, vocals) and Emi (drums,vocals), Shonen Knife have maintained their rightful place in the ever changing indie rock scene.

2011 marks thirty years since Naoko and the band began releasing albums featuring their joyous mixture of pop, punk, food and fantasy for the world to enjoy, and to commemorate this major milestone, the ladies will be launching a fall tour in support of their latest release, Osaka Ramones, a 13-track tribute to NYC’s legendary punk band, The Ramones. Offering support on the trek will be Oakland, CA garage rockers, Shannon and the Clams.

“Ramones were my all-time idols since I first heard their music from a radio and rushed to a record shop. This year is the 30th anniversary of Shonen Knife. For celebration, we decided to record a cover album of our favorite band the Ramones. The title is Osaka Ramones with our respect. I’m very happy to release an Osaka Ramones project and to recognize their contribution to the evolution of Shonen Knife,“ explains Naoko.

Osaka Ramones is not only the name of the tribute album, but the name of the side project which has made its way in and out of Shonen Knife’s performing history for decades. This East meets West punk rock combination is now captured in an album recorded and mixed between Osaka, Japan and New York, over the last year. The album was co-produced by Robby Takac of Goo Goo Dolls who is releasing it July 19th on his label, Good Charamel Records.

Come October, North American audiences will have a chance to celebrate the music of the world’s greatest punk rock band, the Ramones, while simultaneously celebrating the 4th decade of the mighty Shonen Knife...Hey Ho, Let’s Go! …

To stream snippets of Shonen Knife’s Osaka Ramones go to: www.goodcharamel.com.

Shonen Knife Tour Dates

with opener, Shannon and the Clams.

October

20- Toronto, ONT- Horseshoe Tavern

21- Montreal- QC- II Motore

22- Brooklyn, NY- Public Assembly (CMJ)

24- Baltimore, MD- Otto Bar

25- Durham, NC- The Pinhook

26- Atlanta, GA- Masquerade

27- Mobile, AL- Alabama Music Box

28- Houston, TX- GroundHall

29- Austin, TX- Red 7

November

1- Los Angeles, CA- TBA

2- San Diego, CA - Casbah

3- Long Beach, CA – Alex’s Bar

4- San Francisco, CA- Bottom of the Hill

5- Portland, OR- Dante’s

7- Vancouver, BC- Biltmore Cabaret

8- Seattle, WA- Tractor Tavern

11- Minneapolis, MN- First Ave.

12- Chicago, IL- Empty Bottle

13- Kalamazoo, MI- The Strutt

14- Indianpolis, IN- Radio, Radio

17- Pittsburgh, PA- 31^st Pub
18- Brooklyn, NY- The Bellhouse

19- Buffalo, NY- Mohawk Palace

Additional dates to be added.

Now you can preorder their new release, "Osaka Ramones" on GC Website!

The "Live From Tokyo" documentary DVD is now available on Pre-Order from Amazon.com !!!

2011-06-22T21:36:00.002-04:00

The "Live From Tokyo" documentary DVD is now available on Pre-Order from Amazon.com !!!

CLICK HERE TO ORDER !!!!!

Osaka Ramones sound clips on You Tube !!!

2011-06-22T07:59:00.003-04:00

Check out samples of Shonen Knife's "Osaka Ramones" album on You Tube !!!

Out July 19th in N. America on Good Charamel Records !!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nhwVfEaZtg

2011-06-11T07:12:00.003-04:00

SHONEN KNIFE - "OSAKA RAMONES - Tribute the The Ramones" !!!!!!!

Celebrating their 30th Anniversary in 2011, our heroes Shonen Knife have decided to release an album of Ramones covers called "Osaka Ramones" due out JULY 19TH digitally and in our online store followed shortly thereafter by a N. American retail release for an upcoming tour planned for Oct/Nov in the US/Canada !!

Track List and Tour dates coming soon !!!!

Stay tuned !!!

News from your pals at GC 05/11

2011-05-19T08:01:00.007-04:00

Hey, hey, it's Robby checking in . . . .

Lots o' cool stuff coming up in the next few months on the GC label.

Lewis Rapkin's "Live From Tokyo" DVD will be released August 23rd worldwide on GC !! This documentary features a ton of great bands caught live and in interviews from the live houses of Tokyo including some pretty interesting insight from westerners involved in the underground scene in the chaotic culture that is Japan.

There's a summary of the film on the GC website with a nearly full list of bands and artists involved. . . .A portion of the proceeds from the DVD and accompanying soundtrack go to benefit the Red Cross Tsunami /Earthquake Relief Fund in Japan. . . . . .so. . . .Hayaku !!!. . . . .take a look you'll be drawn into the film just as we were !!!!! . . . .

Also, please check out the upcoming UK release of the Shonen Knife "Free Time" CD with new UK cover art, it's out on Damnably Records in the UK, please check it out if you like, they'll be on tour over in the UK in August/September and then coming to the US shortly thereafter, stay tuned to GoodCharamel.com for more info on North American dates.

Speaking of the mighty Knife, we will have a new release from Shonen Knife to celebrate their 30th Anniversary with a brand new release entitled "Osaka Ramones" available THIS SUMMER to coincide with their upcoming touring schedule !!!!!

More on this project later. . . .but as you may have already assumed, it's a mega huge dose of FUN !!!!

Other JP releases coming up this summer as well, we'll be keeping you in the loop through the usual social networking outlets as well as our website on the status of those projects too.

Hope all is well. . . . .and we'll be talking at you again soon from right here in the Charamel Dome. . .

til then . . . .please help continue supporting our friends in JP with their recovery. . . . .and peace . . . .

robby

Good Charamel Online Store Updates

2011-04-07T15:32:00.004-04:00

As we mentioned in our GC blog entry, we donate March and April

shipping portion from our online store purchase. March shipping

total was $40.70, and it was donated today via Red Cross Website.

Thank you so much everyone who participated. We'll continue this until

the end of the month, so please shop with us if you haven't!

Good Charamel Online Store

New Video by MOLICE, "Into You"

2011-04-06T12:18:00.002-04:00

We just received a brand new video by MOLICE!
It was directed by Taro Maruyama, he also directed "Romancer" by MOLICE.
Taro tweeted, "Our new music clip. It was very cold in the underground passage in the end of the year."

Please check out...

MOLICE Twitter
Taro Maruyama Twitter

Good Charamel Announcement

2011-03-16T22:06:00.006-04:00

Hey folks ....

As you probably know things are pretty heavy over in Japan, at the moment due to the damage from the Earthquake and Tsunami, there are plenty of ways to help out like the Red Cross, Unicef, Save the Children and so many others. If you can find it in your heart to help out with a donation please give what you can, we'll post some links below.

Good Charamel will be donating all of the labels shipping and handling proceeds to relief efforts through the entire months of March and April to Red Cross, so when you make a purchase at the GC online store you will be helping raise funds for these trying times for our friends in Japan.

Visit Good Charamel Online Store

Our prayers go out to our Tomodachi (friends) in Japan, and we hope things get back to normal soon ...

Peace,

Robby

今般の東北関東大震災により被災をされた方々、ご家族の皆様に、心よりお見舞いを申し上げます。グッドカラメルレコーズでは、３月、４月の弊社オンラインストア売上のうち、手数料及び送料の全額をRed Cross (赤十字社)に寄付させていただきます。

ロビー

TsuShiMaMiRe New Release

2011-02-18T06:28:00.003-05:00

Coming to North America in Spring 2011 on Good Charamel Records

TsuShiMaMiRe

"GIVING BLOOD"

1. Utsubyo / Depression

2. Sonata de Alarm

3. French Toast Rendezvous

4. Doing Nothing

5. Grapefruit Girl

6. Lampsheep

7. Bryan

8. Sora Takaku / Higher of the Sky

9. Na-mellow

10. Neko Wa Honto Ha Yasashii Ikimono Janai / A Cat isn’t a Gentle Animal

11. Kenketsu Song / Blood Donation Song

12. Kitchen Drunker, N. American Bonus Track

Winner of the Tsushimamire Twitter contest

2011-02-07T23:08:00.001-05:00

And .....The winner of the TsuShiMaMiRe Twitter contest is @bobmantooth !!!!!

Congratulations !!!!

TsuShiMaMiRe TWITTER CONTEST !

2011-01-29T01:42:00.004-05:00

TSUSHIMAMIRE TWITTER CONTEST !!!!!

We'll be releasing TSuShiMaMiRe's "Giving Blood" CD this Spring on Good Charamel in North America ! Until then we're going to give you a chance to win some cool TSMMR stuff including an autographed poster from their 2010 "Sex on the Beach" tour !

Just add Good Charamel to your twitter profile (if you don't have one yet, get with it dude !) and RE-TWEET the post announcing the TSUSHIMAMIRE TWITTER CONTEST, we'll be posting it daily, and every time you retweet the post to your followers you will be automatically added to the drawing for the prize pacakage !

The winner will be posted on Feb 7th here at Goodcharamel.com !

WINNER of SHONEN KNIFE AUTOGRAPHED PRIZE PACKAGE !

2011-01-24T20:41:00.003-05:00

The winner of the Shonen Knife Autographed prize package is

Eric Wyckoff of Belle Glade, FL ...

CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!!

We'll be emailing u soon !

Last Chance to Enter the SK Prize Package Contest, DRAWING 6PM TODAY !

2011-01-24T14:21:00.003-05:00

LAST CHANCE TO ENTER
THE SHONEN KNIFE 2011 FREE
AUTOGRAPHED PRIZE GIVEAWAY

GOOD CHARAMEL'S 2011

SHONEN KNIFE PRIZE GIVEAWAY

Win An Autographed Mechanized WELCOME KITTY

from the 2010 "Free Time" tour.

plus a bunch of cool SHONEN KNIFE items from the GOOD CHARAMEL STORE

Just email GCweeklycontest@Gmail.com

with the words SHONEN KNIFE in the subject line to be registered

Drawing Today at 6pm !!!!

check for the winners here at

the Good Charamel Blog

Good Luck !

SHONEN KNIFE 2011 FREE AUTOGRAPHED PRIZE GIVEAWAY

2011-01-14T17:33:00.002-05:00

GOOD CHARAMEL'S 2011

SHONEN KNIFE PRIZE GIVEAWAY

Win An Autographed Mechanized WELCOME KITTY

from the 2010 "Free Time" tour.

plus a bunch of cool SHONEN KNIFE items from the GOOD CHARAMEL STORE

Just email GCweeklycontest@Gmail.com

with the words SHONEN KNIFE in the subject line to be registered

Drawing Monday January 23rd, check for the winners here at

the Good Charamel Blog

Good Luck !

TsuShiMaMiRe Blog Update 11/16

2010-11-16T11:19:00.003-05:00

2010.11.16 Tuesday

Good evening◎

TsuShiMaMiRe is currently in Chapel Hill, NC.

Today we had a day off and stayed at the same place 2 nights in a row. So, we went to Sushi Go Round, laundry and Guitar Center with Peelander-Z, then had a dinner at the restaurant where one of our fans was working at.

I'm using Bryan's (crew) drum gear except for snare and pedals, but Hi-Hat which is from the 70's and Bryan's favorite cracked 3 places in 3 weeks :( I can't make loud sound anymore.

So, I went to Guitar Center to buy a new one. It was about $180, which I think it was cheaper than buying in Japan… at least I want to believe that I got a good deal. And I'm thinking about taking it back to Japan… Sorry, Bryan!

We have 6 more shows, and will be done with our tour in the U.S. We'll miss it! Only 6 more shows???

On this tour we usually did shows with Peelander-Z, TsuShiMaMiRe, and one local opening act. Since Peelander-Z is the headliner, we watch their show, enjoying free "Sex on the Beach" drinks after we load out our gear and settled at merch booth.

We have only a few shows left.

At the show in Atlanta while I was watching Peelander-Z, I was thinking about our shows, our fans, Bryan, who makes us laugh all the time, Peelander-Z, who we respect a lot, everyone who support us a lot, our friends in Japan, my parents, and got super emotional while I was watching super fun Peelander-Z performance. Bryan was dancing next to me, trying to make me laugh, but my tears were falling for some reason…

We jumped in to the U.S. tour, and was able to tour with such a great people, how lucky I am!!!

I can't thank enough to Peelander-Z◎

Of course for booking us this tour, also gear, merch, hotels, they help us out a lot. It was freezing the night before yesterday, but Peelander-Z let us borrow their jackets, and Peelander green let us borrow 3 of his Heat tech Innerwear. How kind.

TsuShiMaMiRe is always supported by many people in the U.S. and Japan◎

We are supported by uncountable numbers of people. I can't thank you enough.

I'm so happy.

I'd like to go back to see my fans in Japan, but I don't want this tour with Peelander-Z to end in this country of freedom.

3 weeks has passed way too quick. Everyday it was filled with many things.

Was I able to grow up? Has my drum skills improved?

I want to leave with fantastic experiences I would never forget.

By the way the good looking fan who came to our show was not straight.

Also the fan who told me he loved me was married.

I'll do my best this remaining week, so I won't regret.

Photos:

Me with 5 XL T-shirt, Mari got the 6XL T-shirt. Hard to find in Japan!
2 bass drums, mine on the left and Peelander Green's on the right. It's not easy to play with 2 bass drums!

The tights I borrowed from Peelander Green.

TsuShiMaMiRe Blog Update 11/11

2010-11-12T16:26:00.003-05:00

2010.11.12 Friday

It's 3:30pm on November 11th◎

We are currently at a hotel in Tampa.

It's warm and I'm waring T-shirt in the daytime, but it's really cold here at night.

Many people came out for the show last night in Tampa, thanks to Peelander-Z! Everyone had fun moshing and dancing from the beginning◎

I was ready for a rock show when I heard "Ichiban Chikaku Ni Itene" by Daikoku san during the set up.

During our song "J-POP", we would like our audience to wave hands during chorus, but we were having hard time having fans do so, but last night, we finally got to have our fans to wave hands and I got so emotional.

During Peelander-Z set, I joined the mosh pit, but I had to get out of the circle, as I was blown away by big guys. You really have to be up for it.

After the show, we checked in the hotel and it was time for shower… however, the ceiling was leaking and bathroom was flooded! We had them switch the rooms, but when we entered the room, we noticed dead bugs in the bathroom, even in the sink. There was also 2 inch long red bugs crawling up the wall and floor…. Nooooo! Once again, we had them switch rooms on the first floor. It looked much better◎ Yes, much better...

Tonight short drive to the venue tonight, so we are staying at the same place again. Kids are having fun in the swimming pool, but I won't swim, as I got a cramp in my leg while swimming last time.

Yellow and Red from Peelander-Z went fishing. I went to Bass Pro other day, the place was huge and fun. There was a big pond in the store with bass, catfish, ducks and turtles. There was a big tanks like aquarium and a shooting gallery. How fun. The restaurant there was delicious, too◎

Now off to clean the van with Bryan (crew), then to the beach to watch sunset.

Photos:

Breakfast face

Venue yesterday
From Suicide Girls Tour Manager, Kevin

TsuShiMaMiRe Blog Update 11/9

2010-11-12T13:28:00.005-05:00

2010.11.09 Tuesday

Good evening.

Is it like 8pm in Japan? It's 5am where I am.

I completely lost of the rhythm for living.

Today, no yesterday was a day off & travel and we came all the way to Florida.

Reviewing the past week…

in Dallas, we played at the venue we played in the previous tour.

You can see us at this venue in "Time Lag" PV, that's when I'm throwing Zebra head on the stick around and Mari is riding it.

The bartender was wearing the TsuShiMaMiRe T-shirt from the last tour! And the tour poster from the last tour was still up on the wall, even though it has been 2 years! Also, the band "Holly Diver" that played with us last time were with us this time as well, as "Stew"! It's really interesting band with mini guitar, bass and amplifier that plays super louse music. The drum kit is so small, I wonder how the drummer is not breaking the drums or drummer's hip. I told the band that I still wear their tanktop they gave us, then they gave us the new T-shirt. What a cool guys! They were waring TsuShiMaMiRe T-shirts as well. We'll defiantly be back!

After the show, we got back to Austin◎

We stayed at Bryan's (crew) house for 3 nights. He lives there with his wife, baby, 2 dogs Olga and Walter, 2 kittens Tylenol and Beef with many stray cats. The kittens were so cute. When I was sitting cross legged, they came and sit on my lap. When I was sleeping, they sat next to my face or on my neck. I can forgive them even if they bite me or scratch me, as they are so cute. Bryan's baby was sooo cute, too. We became friends so quickly, but she probably won't remember me next time :(

During the weekend we were in Austin, there was a big festival called "Fun Fun Fun" festival, and Descendents, MGMT, Suicidal Tendencies. (I've never heard of any of them.) TsuShiMaMiRe helped out the merch booth. We were so tired! I wish I spoke English better, it would have been fun! After 7 hours at merch booth, we had shows both Saturday and Sunday. Sunday we played at famous Antone's by ourselves. What a fun, doing show by ourselves after working at a merch booth! Many friends in Austin came to see us play◎ We got to see Joey and LickLick! Joey was so cute, he still remembered the Japanese I taught him. I cried when I had to say good bye. I don't know how to say goodbye to Bryan and Peelander-Z.

Photos:

Jeff and Olympia with a kitten, Tylenol.

TsuShiMaMiRe with a big poster at Antone's.

Drinks we got from fans.

So far all the places we've been to are hot during the day and cold at night. Florida from tomorrow, I hope it's warm◎

OK, time to go to bed. Good night☆

TsuShiMaMiRe Blog Update 11/4

2010-11-03T21:47:00.009-04:00

2010.11.04 Thursday

Yeah!

Good morning, TsuShiMaMiRe fans in Japan.

It passed 6pm in Texas.

We are currently in El Paso in Texas, right by the border of Mexico.

I traveled to Mexico from El Paso when my mother turned 60 years old.

I'm looking forward to the show tonight, as I heard there are going to be many energetic audience!

I have some spare time till load in, so I'm uploading some photos.

Sorry if you are not able to view due to the photo size...

First, a photo of a drink, Sex on the Beach, I have them at every show after we play.

I'll try to take picture of the drink every time I have one.

But I don't remember where I had this...

The 2nd photo was taken this morning (or noon) at Waffle House we went with Peelander-Z. Mari and Peelander Pink.◎

We ordered 4 cups of coffee and we got this many creamers.

The 3rd one was taken in front of Native American Gift Shop we stopped by on the way to Albuquerque.

I bought hand made earring. I wanted the turquoise one, but it was a bit too pricey.

TsuShiMaMiRe is so Genki (energetic).

Yayoi lost her voice in LA, and her voice sounded like mama of the gay bar for a couple of days. Pretty funny.

Our crew, Bryan never failed to call his wife and daughter everyday, so in love. I hear him saying "Hi, honey..." all the time. When we are tied of traveling, as always do girl talk. Girl talk is universal ◎

Yayoi is at hotel laundry.

Mari is organizing the footage of the movies.

Oh, don't forget to check out our new live video.

Also, if you are in Tokyo, please check our TsuShiMaMiRe exhibit at Harajuku Design Festa called "Ofuro De Music♪"

Oh, I haven't had chocolate on this tour at all!

I havent had the almond chocolate I brought from Japan!

I haven't had the Hershey's chocolate I bought on the first day of the U.S. tour!

I'm not "Choco-Chu" (chocolate junkie) anymore!

OK, later!

Mizue

TsuShiMaMiRe Blog Update 11/3

2010-11-03T15:55:00.002-04:00

As some of you requested, here's the translation of TsuShiMaMiRe Blog Entry by Mizue.

2010.11.03 Wednesday

Good evening◎

After we had brunch at a restaurant next to the hotel in Flagstaff, AZ with Peelander-Z, we drove 5 hours to Albuquerque, NM for a show.

We played in Albuquerque 2 years ago, and this is one of our favorite places, as they mentioned us on the paper. However, you need to watch out the sketchy people wondering around.

Today Good Charamel Records label owner / The Goo Goo Dolls bass player Robby came out to see us, even though Robby is leaving for Europe the day after tomorrow! The label released the North American version of "Sex on the Beach".

On the way to the venue we were talking with Bryan (crew) that we wanted to ramen noodles. When we got to Albuquerque, Bryan found a nice noodle shop. We all went there for dinner and had noodle, Edamame (soy beans) and Gyoza. Edamame was better than Japanese bars, but ramen noodles were not so good!!!

The show tonight was just with Peelander-Z◎ There were some audience who came out to see our last Albuquerque show, and it was a blast. We played "Momo Daro", as the label owner Robby requested the song, I hope he understood the sounds of the barking dogs...

After a few glasses of Sex on the Beach, I had a headbanging competition with an audience during Peelander-Z set. Last song "What A Health", Peelander-Z usually brings out audience to the stage to play their instruments, but tonight Robby played guitar, Yayoi played bass and Bryan played the drums. What a cool lineup!!! Yayoi played with Robby! How jealous!!! Everyone was having so much fun!

Tomorrow show is in El Paso, TX. Next to Mexico! First time for TsuShiMaMiRe! I heard that this place is going to be a blast ◎ I'll give my all! ◎

Mizue

TsuShiMaMiRe Sex on the "USA" Tour has began!

2010-10-29T12:13:00.010-04:00

This is the 10th U.S. Tour for TsuShiMaMiRe, and first release with us, Good Charamel Records!

I joined the first 3 shows. It was my first time catching them live, and I was totally blown away. TsuShiMaMiRe was formed 11 years ago when they were in University, and I could totally tell that they've been doing this for a long time, as they play together very well. We're so happy to be able to release their new album from our label.

Make sure to go see them when they come to the city near you!

10/26 @ Amoeba InStore, San Francisco

10/27 @ Streetlight Records InStore, San Jose

10/27 @ Blank Club, San Jose

"Like" TsuShiMaMiRe Facebook Page.

Follow Mari and Mizue on Twitter.

xo Miyoko

Japanese Artists TsuShiMaMiRe's USA TOUR 2010 begins this week !!

2010-10-24T10:44:00.007-04:00

TSUSHIMAMIRE's "SEX on the USA" tour begins this week !

Catch TsuShiMaMiRe performing all over the US during the months of October and November 2010 w/ Peelander-Z in support of the new TSMMR "Sex on the Beach" CD on Good Charamel Records featuring an exclusive english version of their single "Strobo" !!!

click here > www.goodcharamel.com < for details !

date time venue,location, purchase

10.26.2010 - 6:00 pm Amoeba MusicSan Francisco, CA
10.27.2010 - 5:00 pm Streetlight RecordsSan Jose, CA free
10.27.2010 - 9:30 pm Blank ClubSan Jose, CA free
10.28.2010 - 7:30 pm The Plea for Peace CenterStockton, CA
10.29.2010 - 9:00 pm Gand Star Jazz ClubLos Angeles, CA
10.30.2010 The Command CenterOakland, CA
10.31.2010 - 10:00 pm Double DownLas Vegas, NV
11.02.2010 - 10:00 pm Atomic CatinaAlbuquerque, NM
11.03.2010 - 9:00 pm Low BrowEl Paso, TX
11.04.2010 The FoundationLubbock, TX
11.05.2010 - 10:00 pm Double WideDallas, TX
11.06.2010 LovejoysAustin, TX
11.07.2010 Emo'sAustin, TX
11.09.2010 - 9:30 pm Sluggo'sPensacola, FL
11.10.2010 - 7:00 pm The OrpheumTampa, FL
11.11.2010 - 11:00 pm Linksters Tap Room - South SarasotaSarasota, FL
11.12.2010 - 10:00 pm Common GroundsGainesville, FL
11.13.2010 - 9:30 pm The EarlAtlanta, GA
11.14.2010 - 9:00 pm Local 506Chapel Hill, NC
11.16.2010 - 9:00 pm MilestoneCharlotte, NC
11.17.2010 Black CatWashington, DC
11.18.2010 - 8:00 pm North Star BarPhiladelphia, PA
11.19.2010 - 8:00 pm The Record CollectorBordentown, NJ
11.20.2010 - 7:00 pm Santos Party HouseNew York, NY
11.21.2010 Middle EastCambridge, MA

Check out our GC Twitter, Facebook and MySpace pages !

2010-10-22T11:57:00.001-04:00

www.myspace.com/goodcharamelrecords

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Good-Charamel-Records/7894634239

http://twitter.com/#!/goodcharamel

Don't miss MOLICE at AWA this Saturday!

2010-09-16T23:10:00.001-04:00

JAPAN’S MOLICE SET TO PERFORM AT ANIME WEEKEND ATLANTA CONVENTION ON SEPT 18 IN ATLANTA, GA
CATALYSTROCK OUT NOW ON ROBBY TAKAC OF GOO GOO DOLLS’ LABEL GOOD CHARAMEL RECORDS
MOLICE ALSO CONTRIBUTE TWO TRACKS TO JUST RELEASED I HEART J-ROCK COMPILATION

"Molice aims for being something out of the film Blade Runner, with a new wave, rock'n'roll sound." – Time Out
"Taking in the angular riffs of the Pixies, the dancefloor grooves of CSS, the odd Johnny Marr guitar flourish, dry female vocals and little pinches of shoegaze, rockabilly and soul, Molice's sound is at once complex yet spare. Their new album, Catalystrock, is darkly thrilling." –Metropolis
"Influences range from The Doors, Pixies and The Police to 1950s rock'n'roll, with the diverse elements fusing nicely together to form their distinctive solid sound." – The Japan Times
Japanese buzz band MOLICE will be performing at Atlanta’s AWA Convention (Anime Weekend Atlanta,http://www.awa-con.com) on Saturday, September 18th. AWA is a three-day Japanese Animation and comics convention held annually in Atlanta, Georgia. Since 1995, AWA has become one of the most popular Japanese Animation conventions in the United States. Anime Weekend Atlanta is held at the Renaissance Waverly Hotel and the Cobb Galleria Centre, US Highway 41 ( Cobb Parkway ) at Interstate 285, Northwest of downtown Atlanta.
The band will be appearing in support of their just released sophomore record, Catalystrock. The album, was released in Japan in March 2010, and quickly found a warm reception from critics: Molice were chosen by Time Outas one of five Japanese acts primed for success in 2010, and interviews with the band graced several national and local publications.
The North American version of Catalystrock was released August 31st on Good Charamel Records, the record label run by Go Goo Dolls founding member Robby Takac (www.goodcharamel.com). The expanded set includes bonus remixes of “Monster” and “Romancer” as well as an additional bonus track called “Superstar.”
Formed Molice in 2007, the band members took their mutual love for the conceptual bands of the ‘60s and ‘70s as an inspiration rather than a template and infused it with the edginess of their favorite movie, ‘Blade Runner’. The result is a sound that couples the grunt of Pixies with the soul of The Doors, a sprinkling of Smiths-y guitar melody and a pinch of disco sensibility.
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Molice also contributes two tracks to Good Charamel’s recently released I Love J-Rock compilation, where they appear alongside Shonen Knife, LAZYgunsBRISKY and DJ Sashimi.

View Molice’s video for “Romancer” here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RBX1ASxjEw.

For more information, and to stream snippets of Catalystrock, please visit:http://www.goodcharamel.com/?select=artists&data=molice and www.myspace.com/molice.music.

Catalystrock Track Listing:

1. Monster
2. Romancer
3. Android Said
4. Monday Runs
5. Paint It Yellow
6. Perfect Morning
7. Let’s Merge!
8. into YOU
9. Fine Wave
10. Still Alive
11. Praying
12. The HAZE
13. Superstar*
14. Monster (Remix)*
*North America Only Bonus Tracks

Shonen Knife N. America Tour Day 1 Seattle, WA

2010-09-09T11:17:00.005-04:00

Yes, Shonen Knife is back to North America!

They arrived from Osaka safely on September 7th,

and they enjoyed shopping and sightseeing before

the first show in Seattle.

Meet Matt, he was the tech on N. America tour with Shonen Knife last year as well.

Here he is, trying to locate our vihicle from the top of Space Needle.

Meet Eric, the sound man, trying to fit Shonen Knife in a photo with Space Needle.

Rehearsal time! Naoko and Ritsuko trying Daisy Rock Guitars!

The show at Tractor Tavern went very well.

TONIGHT... Biltmore cabaret in Vancouver, Canada!

SHONEN KNIFE U.S. TOUR KICKS OFF THIS WEEK IN SEATTLE

2010-09-08T06:30:00.001-04:00

SHONEN KNIFE U.S. TOUR KICKS OFF THIS WEEK IN SEATTLE

JAPANESE ROCK LEGENDS TO PERFORM MINI-SETS AND SIGN AUTOGRAPHS AT AMOEBA RECORDS
SAN FRANCISCO ON SEPTEMBER 12TH @ 2PM
& LOS ANGELES SEPTEMBER 14TH @ 5PM

BAND OUT IN SUPPORT OF TWO NEW GOOD CHARAMEL RECORDS RELEASES: ENGLISH VERSIONS OF FREE TIME (INCLUDING TWO BONUS TRACKS)

AND 2007’S fun! fun! fun!

LIVE AT MOHAWK PLACE DVD AVAILABLE AT INDIE STORES NOW AND ONLINE OCTOBER 19

“When I finally got to see them live, I was transformed into a hysterical nine-year-old girl at a Beatles concert”
- Kurt Cobain discussing Shonen Knife in Rolling Stone

September 7, 2010—Legendary Japanese pop-punk, all-girl band Shonen Knife kick off their U.S. tour on September 8th in Seattle, WA.

The band has also just announced that they will be playing mini sets and signing autographs at the Amoeba Records stores in San Francisco (September 12th at 2pm) and Los Angeles (September 14th at 5pm). For more info visit: www.amoeba.com.

On August 31, Shonen Knife released the English-language versions of their latest album Free Time, as well as 2007’s fun! fun! fun! on Good Charamel Records, the indie label founded by Robby Takac of The Goo Goo Dolls.

Shonen Knife’s Live At Mohawk Place DVD is also available now at indie stores and via the Internet beginning October 19. The live release was recorded during the band’s final stop on the 2009 "Super Group" Tour of North America at Buffalo, NY's Mohawk Place. Highlights include an encore performance by original member Atsuko, 18 songs from their extensive catalog, tunes such as “Giant Kitty,” “Antonio Baka Guy” and “Bear Up Bison,” as well as selections from their Super Group album, including exclusive interview footage. This is a must have item for any Shonen Knife collector.

Shonen Knife also appear on Good Charamel’s recently released I Love J-Rock compilation, alongside such buzzing Japanese acts as TsuShiMaMiRe, LAZYgunsBRISKY and Molice to name a few.

Catch Shonen Knife on Tour:

Wed 09/08

Seattle, WA
Tractor Tavern
Thu 09/09

Vancouver, BC
Biltmore Cabaret
Fri 09/10

Portland, OR
Mississippi Studios
Sat 09/11

Oakland, CA
Uptown Night Club
Sun 09/12

San Francisco, CA
Bottom Of The Hill
Mon 09/13

San Diego, CA
The Casbah

Tue 09/14

Los Angeles, CA
Spaceland
Fri 09/17

Austin, TX
Red 7
Sat 09/18

Dallas, TX
The Loft
Sun 09/19

Kansas City, MO
The Record Bar
Mon 09/20

Northfield, MN
The Cave
Tue 09/21

Chicago, IL
Schubas Tavern
Wed 09/22

Kalamazoo, MI
The Strutt

Thu 09/23

Cincinnati, OH
Midpoint Music Festival Grounds
Fri 09/24

Pittsburgh, PA
31st Street Pub
Sat 09/25

New York, NY
Asia Society
Sun 09/26

Washington, DC
Rock And Roll Hotel
Tue 09/28

Brooklyn, NY
Knitting Factory
Thu 09/30

Montreal, QC
Le Cabaret Du Mile End
Fri 10/01

Toronto, ON
The Legendary Horseshoe Tavern
Sat 10/02

Buffalo, NY
Mohawk Place

For more info on Shonen Knife see www.myspace.com/shonenknife.

Also visit: www.goodcharamel.com

Shonen Knife performs “Perfect Freedom” from Free Time: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zl-ur8gIelA.

View the Shonen Knife Live at Mohawk Place DVD trailer: http://www.youtube.com/goodcharamelrecords#p/u/1/8raBw0bHhiY .

Shonen Knife performs “Super Group” from the Live at Mohawk Place DVD: http://www.youtube.com/goodcharamelrecords#p/u/4/qJvWF_StLU8

LAZYgunsBRISKY Rocks The World!

2010-08-24T15:32:00.002-04:00

LAZYgunsBRISKY is a rock band formed in Japan in 2006 by Lucy (vocal), izumi

(guitar), azu (bass), and Moe (drums). They recorded their first free demo CD “the trip”

(not for sale now) in Feburary 2007. In April of 2008, they released their first indies

debut album “quixotic” from july records.

In December of the same year, Kenichi Asai (ex. BLANKEY JET CITY) became to

their producer and released LgB's major debut mini album “Catching” from the Babestar

Label. It includes the song “pretending” which Kenichi Asai and LAZYgunsBRISKY

composed together.

On July 8th of 2009, LgB released their 2nd mini album “26times”

from FlyingStar records in Japan, that was also produced by Kenichi Asai.

“26 Times” will be released in North America in August of 2010 on Good Charamel Records,

and will also be featured on “I LOVE J-ROCK compilation CD also out in August 31st 2010.

Currently LAZYgunsBRISKY has been doing their gigs in Japan (mostly in Tokyo). From May to

June the band plays a European tour and a US tour is anticipated in early 2011.

LGB has always been heading to rock the world.

TsuShiMaMiRe Release "Sex on the Beach"

2010-08-23T14:31:00.003-04:00

Good Charamel Records proudly announces the signing of Japan's TsuShiMaMiRe and an August 31st release (Yes, in 8 days!) of their newest "Sex on the Beach" album.

We are psyched to have TsuShiMaMiRe added to our 2010 I LOVE J-ROCK roster! They will be here in the US for a return tour with Peelander Z throughout the US during October and November. The North American CD version of "Sex on the Beach" includes an English Language version of the first single "Strobo (Strobe)" as well as limited edition artwork. (Download available on Aug. 31st, and CD will be available a little later, as we are still in process of final production.) Please take a second to check out TsuShiMaMiRe's eclectic mix of musical styles and their unique sense of the world that surrounds them. Dates for the Peelander Z tour below. . . enjoy...

Upcoming 2010 Tour Dates

10.27.2010TBA TBA, CA

10.28.2010TBA TBA, CA

10.29.2010TBA TBA, CA

10.30.2010TBA TBA, CA

10.31.2010 - 10:00 pmDouble Down Las Vegas, NV

11.02.2010 - 10:00 pmAtomic Catina Albuquerque, NM

11.03.2010Low Brow El Paso, TX

11.04.2010TBA Lubbock, TX

11.05.2010 - 10:00 pmDouble Wide Dallas, TX

11.06.2010Fun Fun Fun Festival Austin, TX

11.07.2010Fun Fun Fun Festival Austin, TX

11.09.2010 - 9:30 pmSluggo's Pensacola, FL

11.10.2010The Orpheum Tampa, FL

11.11.2010 - 9:00 pmPaddy Wagon Sarasota, FL

11.12.2010Common Grounds Gainesville, FL

11.13.2010 - 9:30 pmSluggo's Atlanta, GA

11.14.2010 - 9:00 pmLocal 506 Chapel Hill, NC

11.16.2010 - 9:00 pmMilestone Charlotte, NC

11.17.2010Black Cat Washington, DC

11.18.2010 - 8:00 pmNorth Star Bar Philadelphia, PA

11.19.2010Record Store Hoboken, NJ

11.20.2010Middle East Boston, MA

11.21.2010Brooklyn Bowl

I LOVE J-ROCK

2010-08-18T15:14:00.004-04:00

Check out Good Charamels I LOVE J-ROCK compilation, a sampling of some of the greatest female fronted bands from Japan, all releases available on GCR in their full form! Explore. . . .Shonen Knife, LAZYgunsBRISKY, MOLICE, TsuShiMaMiRe and DJ Sashimi. . . .

Enjoy. . . . .

Click here to find more about "I Love J-ROCK"

MOLICE Release and US Tour Update

2010-08-13T12:56:00.005-04:00

Check out MOLICE's "Catalystrock" release on Good Charamel Records, and pre-order the North America version with bonus tracks galore!!! Part disco groove, part blade runner, part pixies, fused with style and melody. Their sound is something retro, but something new. You've got to listen!

1. Monster

2. Romancer

3. Android Said

4. Monday Runs

5. Paint it Yellow

6. Perfect Morning

7. Let's Merge!

8. into YOU

9. Fine Wave

10. Still Alive

11. Praying

12. The HAZE

13. Superstar*

14. Monster (Remix)*

15. Romancer (Remix, CD ONLY)*

*bonus tracks for North America release

MOLICE will be here in the U.S. to play the Anime Weekend Atlanta on September 18th, 2010.

Are you ready for MOLICE?

Shonen Knife Updates!

2010-08-11T11:02:00.007-04:00

Shonen Knife's 2010 "FREE TIME" tour coming to the US/Canada in September !!!

Check out tour dates on our official GCR site, MySpace and Facebook.

Check out English Version of "Free Time" (available on download and cd) that is available on August 31st. This was originally released in Japan in January 2010, and half of the songs are in Japanese. Our release includes 2 bonus tracks, so it's a must buy item for fans who already have Japanese version, so pre order now if you haven't.

Also, due to popular demand, we are releasing English ver. of "fun! fun! fun!" (available on download and 12" Vinyl LP). Since the production of LP is delayed, they will be available to ship the item in the middle of September. Pre order to get it first!

And, if you want to see the girls of SK in action, check out the "Live at Mohawk Place 2009"

DVD also available on GCR, recorded on their 2009 "Super Group" tour in Buffalo, NY in Oct. 2009!

MOLICE "ROMANCER" Video is here!

2010-07-31T07:25:00.002-04:00

MOLICE has a great sense of art.

After I received their latest video, "ROMANCER", I showed it to a few friends and coworkers, and their eyes were glued to the screen. There's something so cool about their music and visuals. Their album "CATALYSTROCK" will be out from Good Charamel Records on August 31st. For now, please enjoy this video!

Miyoko

Shonen Knife "Live At Mohawk Place 2009" DVD OUT NOW!

2010-07-31T07:11:00.003-04:00

Shonen Knife Live At Mohawk Place Live DVD out NOW! Visit www.goodcharamel.com to purchase a copy!

Shonen Knife "Perfect Freedom" English Version Video

2010-07-24T15:46:00.002-04:00

N. America release of Shonen Knife "Free Time" is August 31st! Listen to song samples on Good Charamel Records.

Shonen Knife Tour Poster is ready!

2010-07-19T14:10:00.001-04:00

Just finished Shonen Knife Tour Poster and will be dropping off at the printer today! Updated tour dates with ticket info on Good Charamel MySpace and Shonen Knife MySpace, so please make sure to check it out.

MOLICE!

2010-07-14T11:14:00.002-04:00

We're super excited to welcome a new signing from Tokyo, Japan, "MOLICE" to Good Charamel Records, their new CD "Catalystrock" will be released August 31st, 2010 on Good Charamel Records in North America with 3 exclusive bonus tracks .

We're working on some US dates in the near future and we hope to see them here very soon !

Check out our artist page on GC website, also MOLICE official site! I LOVE J-ROCK compilation also out August 31st, 2010

and . . .

you had best bet we'll be talking soon . . . .

peace

robby

Shonen Knife "Free Time" North America Version Tracklisting

2010-07-07T21:24:00.004-04:00

SHONEN KNIFE “Free Time"

North America Version will be released on August 31!

Many of you already have the one that is released in Japan,
but this is an English version, different artwork and bonus tracks!!!

Here's the tracklisting...

1. Perfect Freedom

2. Rock 'n' Roll Cake

3. Economic Crisis

4. Do You Happen to Know

5. Capybara

6. An Old Stationary Shop

7. Monster Jellyfish

8. P.Y.O.

9. Love Song

10. Star

And Bonus Tracks

11. Rock and Roll Cake (Japanese Download Version)

12. Capybara (Techno Version)

Shonen Knife Free Time North America Tour 2010!

2010-07-06T16:19:00.005-04:00

Yes, Shonen Knife is coming back to North America this fall.

Here's the first confirmed dates. Details coming soon!

09.08.10 Wed Seattle, WA @ Tractor Tavern
09.09.10 Thu Vancouver, B.C. @ Biltmore Cabaret w/ Jeff The Brotherhood
09.10.10 Fri Portland, OR @ Mississippi Studios
09.11.10 Sat Oakland, CA @ Uptown Night Club
09.12.10 Sun San Francisco, CA @ Bottom of The Hill
09.13.10 Mon San Diego, CA @ Casbah
09.14.10 Tue Los Angeles, CA @ Spaceland
09.17.10 Fri Austin, TX @ Red 7
09.18.10 Sat Dallas, TX @ The Loft w/ Lovies
09.19.10 Sun Kansas City, MO @ Record Bar w/ Grass Widow
09.20.10 Mon Northfield, MN @ The Cave
09.21.10 Tue Chicago, IL @ Schubas
09.22.10 Wed Kalamazoo, MI @ The Strutt w/ Grass Widow
09.23.10 Thu Cincinnati, OH @ Midpoint Music Festival
09.24.10 Fri Pittsburgh, PA @ 31st St Pub
09.25.10 Sat New York, NY @ Asia Society Museum
09.26.10 Sun Washington, D.C. @ Rock and Roll Hotel w/ Grass Widow
09.28.10 Tue Brooklyn, NY @ Knitting Factory (Brooklyn)
09.30.10 Thu Montreal, QB @ Cabaret du Mile End
10.01.10 Fri Toronto, ON @ Horseshoe Tavern
10.02.10 Sat Buffalo, NY @ Mohawk Place

Shonen Knife Live At Mohawk Place 2009 DVD Review

2010-06-30T11:33:00.003-04:00

Another Chance to See 2009’s Shonen Knife “Super Group” North American Tour

The legendary Japanese Female Indie Rockers, Shonen Knife are releasing a new live DVD in July 2010 on Good Charamel Records entitled “Live at the Mohawk”.

Shonen Knife toured the US and Canada in support of their “Super Group” CD in fall of 2009. The girls visited thirty cities in thirty five days performing songs from their 20+ years of releases. The DVD was filmed at the very last show of the Super Group North American Tour at Mohawk Place in Buffalo, NY. Even though the schedule was very tight, the members brought great energy into the show. You can see that girls really enjoyed the North American tour including Buffalo wings, burgers, and most importantly, the time that they shared with fans. Lead singer and founder Naoko mentioned that British Metal was a big influence on her when writing the “Super Group” album, so along with this blazing set of fan favorites you will experience Shonen Knife’s more metallic side through some of their newer songs.

If you’ve attended a live show, Shonen Knife’s “Live at the Mohawk” will remind you of the energy that you felt from the girls that night. If you’ve never seen a show, you will feel like you were right there having the time of your life with the band and their fans. In addition, the band’s drummer, Etsuko, left Shonen Knife shortly after this tour, so here’s a last chance to see her incredibly energetic performance with SK on this live DVD.

The Shonen Knife ‘live at the Mohawk’ DVD celebrates the rich musical career of Japan’s most recognizable name in rock exports, and as a document of this amazing group of women, it’s a must for indie rock and J-Rock collectors!!

- Yumi Kozawa

Shonen Knife At MusicfestNW!

2010-06-02T10:25:00.002-04:00

From bendbulletin.com

MusicfestNW is tons of fun and will go down Sept. 9-12 in a bunch of clubs (and, new this year, Pioneer Courthouse Square) around Portland. There are lots of Portland bands here and lots of indie rock, with some other stuff mixed in:

The Decemberists, The National, Okkervil River, Major Lazer, Sleep performing “Holy Mountain,” Menomena, The Thermals, Wiz Khalifa, Ra Ra Riot, The Walkmen, Ted Leo & The Pharmacists, The Helio Sequence, Justin Townes Earle, Baroness, David Bazan, The Tallest Man on Earth, The Gories, No Means No, Man Man, Laura Veirs, Bobby Bare Jr., Titus Andronicus, Surfer Blood, Akron/Family, Crooked Fingers, Shonen Knife, Japandroids, People Under the Stairs, Cold Cave, Frank Turner, The Builders and the Butchers, Phantogram, Washed Out, Black Prairie, Thee Oh Sees, Abe Vigoda, Big Freedia, MEN, Laser Sword, From Ashes Rise, Devin Phillips, The Suckers, Trash Talk, Scott Kelly, Rocky Votolato, Blue Giant, The Minus 5, Dan Mangan, Jeff the Brotherhood, Marc Olson, Red Fang, The Zeros, Let’s Wrestle, Pierced Arrows, The Bellrays, Weinland, Portland Cello Project, The Magic Kids, DJ Beyonda, Richmond Fontaine, Sallie Ford & the Sound Outside, Tu Fawning, Death by Stereo, Princeton, Kisses, White Hinterland, BOAT, Damion Suomi, Typhoon, Y La Bamba.

More bands will be announced, including those playing the early-evening Nike shows, which are always a treat. Watch for updates at the MusicfestNW website.

Shonen Knife to play Pop Montreal Festival!

2010-05-12T15:19:00.008-04:00

The ninth year of POP Montreal, Canada’s most eclectic independent music festival, will take place this September 29th to October 3rd, 2010, and yes, Shonen Knife is confirmed to play!

Other confirmed artists are Deerhoof, Michael Gira, Swans, Mary Margaret O’hara, Van Dyke Parks, Liars, Danielson, Marnie Stern, Fol Chen, Bear In Heaven, Naomi Shelton & The Gospel Queens, Karkwa, The Luyas, Baby Dee, Twin Sister, and Clare & The Reasons.

Please visit POP Montreal website for more info!

Shonen Knife UK and European tour 2010

2010-04-30T11:42:00.002-04:00

Hi everyone!

Shonen Knife Europe Tour 2010 will start from May 6th.

Everybody come and ROCK!!!

Naoko

Shonen Knife UK/European Tour Dates

Thu 6 May Thekla Bristol, UK

Fri 7-9 May Matt Groening’s ATP Minehead, UK

Mon 10 May King Tuts Glasgow, UK

Tue 11 May The Musician Leicester, UK

Wed 12 May Brudnell Social Club Leeds, UK

Thu 13 May Sala Matisse Valencia, Spain

Fri 14 May Sala Becool Barcelona, Spain

Sat 15 May Sala Gruta Madrid, Spain

Mon 17 May Paradiso Amsterdam, Netherlands

Tue 18 May Kultchurbunker Cologne, Germany

Wed 19 May Cafe Glocksee Hannover, Germany

Thu 20 May Kato Berlin, Germany

Sun 23 May Freebutt Brighton, UK

Mon 24 May Scala London, UK

Shonen Knife Blog Update

2010-04-12T12:46:00.003-04:00

Shonen Knife, Naoko posted a blog on their official site,

after their recent show in Kochi, Japan. Their one hour

set includes some new and old songs. This is the 2nd

time with Emi-chan, the drummer, and Naoko says it's

getting better and better!

Shonen Knife Official Blog

http://www.shonenknife.net/blog/?m=20100412

Message from Naoko from Shonen Knife

2010-04-09T20:13:00.002-04:00

Hi, everyone!

You might have read in our drummer Etsuko's blog,

that Shonen Knife will be moving on with a new drummer.

Shonen Knife has always been playing with our full

force, and we always will.

At first, we were thinking of using a support drummer

while Etsuko was away, however, that left only Ritsuko

and myself and once again I found Shonen Knife to be

a 2 piece band.

As a numerical formula, it's reads "3 minus 1".

We will be lacking one of our members, and it just doesn't

feel right with a minus one. It doesn’t feel as powerful as

we could be...

Continuing Shonen Knife performances and making music

with that situation just isn’t as much fun, and I began to

feel it would be unfair to our fans to have a band that was

less than the best we can be.

Also, I'm not sure when the time will come, but it’s important

to me that Shonen Knife is the best band it’s ever been until

the end.

As we move ahead, all of our current members are now full time

members of Shonen Knife.

In the future we may again share the same stage with Michie,

Atsuko and Etsuko, but to be sure, Shonen Knife will always

give 100% and make sure to give their best at shows, and on

albums for you, and we will always have a lot of fun.

We hope you like the new material and we appreciate all of

your support !

Rock!

Naoko, Shonen Knife

Good Charamel Online Store Update!

2010-02-12T15:07:00.007-05:00

We just added some Shonen Knife merch (T-shirts and Tote bags)

to the store. Please check them out!

GC Online Store

Shonen Knife Update!

2010-02-06T19:24:00.002-05:00

Photo by Robby Takac

Good Charamel artist, Shonen Knife announced on their official website (http://www.shonenknife.net/) that drummer Etsuko will be taking an indefinite break from the band. In a personal comment accompanying the announcement, Etsuko stated that she is leaving due to personal circumstances, and she did not want to cause any trouble for the band.

However, she assured fans that she will definitely return someday. Shonen Knife released their latest album, “Free Time,” on January 6 in Japan. They are doing a tour for the album, and Etsuko will play with the band until the last concert of the tour, scheduled for March 20 in Osaka.

Good Charamel Records are planning on releasing their new album, "Free Time" with a bonus track in summer 2010, as well as a live DVD filmed on their 2009 "Super Group" Tour and are currently in process of scheduling tour of N. America in summer / fall 2010!

Shonen Knife On Spin!

2009-11-11T23:42:00.004-05:00

Sorry we haven't been able to update lately! Crazy busy tour... Shonen Knife has 8 more shows to go in the U.S. They just appeared a festival called Fun Fun Fun Fest in Austin, Texas and they were featured on Spin!!! Please check them out and let us know what you thought!

VIDEO: http://www.spinearth.tv/report/fun-fun-fun-fest-2009-shonen-knife-interview

PHOTOS: http://www.spinearth.tv/report/fun-fun-fun-fest-2009-shonen-knife-cuts-through-crowd

TONIGHT! Shonen Knife @ Santos Party House!

2009-10-16T07:55:00.002-04:00

Shonen Knife landed from Osaka, Japan yesterday,

they are ready to ROCK!

Don't miss their first show in NYC at Santos Party House.

Visit club website for address & direction

Oct 16, 2009---YES, TONIGHT!---

upstairs

Doors @ 7 PM

$12.00 Adv

18+

Here's the schedule...

Miho Hatori's New Optimism 7:15pm

Shellshag 8pm

Shonen Knife 9pm

Tomorrow! Shonen Knife @ Santos Party House!

2009-10-15T18:35:00.003-04:00

Yes, finally Shonen Knife U.S. and Canada tour starts tomorrow!

First show is going to be at Santos Party House.

Oct 16, 2009

upstairs

Doors @ 7 PM

$12.00 Adv

18+

Here's the schedule...

Miho Hatori's New Optimism 7:15pm

Shellshag 8pm

Shonen Knife 9pm

Shonen Knife North America Tour Update!!!

2009-08-27T08:52:00.003-04:00

BIG NEWS !!!!!. . . . .Shonen Knife's North America Tour NY on 10/16 at Santos, and Miho from Cibo Matto's ne band NEW OPTIMISM has been added to the bill !

so the line-up is:

10/16/2009
SHONEN KNIFE, Miho Hatori's NEW OPTIMISM
SHELLSHAG

Get your tickets while they are still available!

AND....READY FOR THIS ONE ?

and in Los Angeles @ the ECHO on Nov 2, Mike Watt (of the minutemen) has also been added to the bill !

11/02/2009
SHONEN KNIFE
TY SEGALL
MIKE WATT & THE SECONDMEN

"Super Group" Is Here!

2009-08-25T10:54:00.004-04:00

Happy Shonen Knife "Super Group" release day in North America!

You can download the new CD via goodcharamel.com, iTunes, amazon.com and many other online retailers. Amazon.com is featuring the new "Super Group" release, and you can download the track "BBQ Party' for a limited time for FREE!

You can also purchase hard copies of the CD at goodcharamel.com, (with exclusive N.American artwork and bonus track, "Evil Birds), and for a limited time you will receive a FREE Shonen Knife Button with every CD. (See Aug. 24th entry for a picture.)

If you find local retailer doesn't carry "Super Group", Please have the store contact us via goodcharamel.com website!

Thank you so much for your support. We're so honored to have Shonen Knife on our label.

Sayonara & Konnichiwa

Good Charamel Records

Shonen Knife "Super Group" Out Tomorrow!

2009-08-24T07:40:00.006-04:00

Shonen Knife "Super Group" will be released in North America tomorrow!
North America version has a bonus track "Evil Birds" and different album
cover than the original Japanese version that was released last year.
Order from Good Charamel Online Store and receive a free gift...Shonen Knife button!!! (It's 1.25" x 1.25")

Agent ME mention on Niagara Gazette!

2009-08-18T09:47:00.002-04:00

Agent ME mention on Niagara Gazette! A big show at Hard Rock Cafe Niagara Falls, NY this Saturday. It's a FREE SHOW!
http://www.niagara-gazette.com/local/local_story_230000907.html

Agent ME at Hard Rock Cafe Niagara Falls Next Weekend!

2009-08-14T10:09:00.001-04:00

Hard Rock at the Falls Presents
RUSTED ROOT with Matt Scannell of Vertical Horizon & Matt Wertz
Also featuring local artists
Agent ME, Free Henry, and Son of the Sun

Saturday, August 22, 2009 - 4 p.m.
FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT
in the redesigned Falls Street area adjacent to the cafe

Enter to win an autographed guitar - Proceeds benefit Music is Art

Agent ME to play from 4:00 - 4:30 so be sure to get there on time! =)

Shonen Knife on RollingStone.com!

2009-08-03T19:01:00.002-04:00

Shonen Knife North American Tour Dates featured on Rolling Stone website!
http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2009/08/03/tour-tracker-roger-daltrey-brendan-benson-and-shonen-knife/

Shonen Knife Announces North American Tour Dates!

2009-08-03T12:13:00.002-04:00

SHONEN KNIFE 2009 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR

10-16 Fri - New York, NY - Santos Party House
10-17 Sat - Ithaca, NY - Cornell University
10-18 Sun - Toronto, Canada - Horseshoe Tavern
10-19 Mon - Detroit, MI - Magic Stick
10-20 Tue - Chicago, IL - Bottom Lounge
10-21 Wed - Minneapolis, MN - 7th Street Entry
10-23 Fri - Missoula, MT - The Badlander
10-24 Sat - Seattle, WA - Tractor Tavern
10-25 Sun - Vancouver, Canada - Biltmore Cabaret
10-26 Mon - Bellingham, WA - The Nightlight
10-27 Tue - Portland, OR - Doug Fir Lounge
10-29 Thu - San Francisco, CA - Rickshaw Shop *
10-30 Fri - San Jose - Blank Club *
10-31 Sat - Visalia, CA - The Cellar Door *

11-01 Sun - Oakland, CA - Uptown *
11-02 Mon - Los Angeles, CA - Echo *
11-03 Tue - San Diego, CA - Casbah *
11-04 Wed - Tucson, AZ - Plush
11-06 Fri - San Antonio, TX - Sam's Burger Joint
11-07 Sat - Austin, TX - Fun Fun Fun Festival
11-08 Sun - Houston, TX - Numbers Nightclub
11-10 Tue - Baton Rouge, LA - Spanish Moon ^
11-11 Wed - Memphis, TN - Hi Tone ^
11-12 Thu - Atlanta, GA - E.A.R.L. ^
11-13 Fri - Richmond, VA - Plaza Bowl ^
11-14 Sat - Hoboken, NJ - Maxwells ^
11-15 Sun - Allston, MA - Great Scotts ^
11-16 Mon - Philadelphia, PA - First Unitarian Church ^
11-17 Tue - Brookyn, NY - Brooklyn Bowl ^%
11-18 Wed - Buffalo, NY - Mohawk Place ^

* with Ty Segall
^ with JEFF the Brotherhood
% with Golden Triangle

Shonen Knife Video!

2009-07-29T10:20:00.002-04:00

Found this on YouTube... This is from the tour they did in 2007 with the Good Charamel artist, The Juliet Dagger.

We're currently finalizing the Shonen Knife North America tour dates, and we should be able to announce it next week!!!

Shonen Knife "Super Group"

2009-07-15T12:04:00.006-04:00

Please check out the reviews of Shonen Knife new release, "Super Group"! The album will be out August 25th from Good Charamel Records. North America version has a bonus track "Evil Birds" and different album cover than the original Japanese version that was released last year.

Review on Pop Matters
http://www.popmatters.com/pm/post/108261-premiere-shonen-knife-super-group-new-album-mp3/

Review on BrooklynVegan
http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2009/07/shonen_knife_-.html

Here's the original artwork...

Good Charamel Online Store: July Summer Sale!

2009-07-01T11:32:00.002-04:00

July Summer Sale! Robby's Lobby T-shirts are now $11.99! While supplies last.. Hurry!

http://www.goodcharamel.com/?select=store

Also don't miss first 3 releases from Good Charamel Records ON SALE NOW!

Shonen Knife!

2009-06-22T12:54:00.003-04:00

Good Charamel Records is proud to announce the signing of legendary female Japanese Garage Rockers "SHONEN KNIFE" !

GCR will be releasing their latest recording "Super Group" in August 2009, with an extensive North American Tour to follow in the Fall.

Please visit www.goodcharamel.com for up to the minute details on the release, appearances and the 2009 N.American tour!

Tunes 4 Food Next Week!

2009-06-18T21:51:00.003-04:00

Starting at noon on Monday, June 22nd on the steps of Buffalo City Hall, and ending Tuesday, June 23 at 1 PM, Tunes4Food is doing a charity show benefit to Food Bank Of Western New York. It's free, please don't forget to bring some food items to donate, and enjoy great music! Visit Tunes4Food website for more info.

Good Charamel Online Store Sale Items!

2009-06-17T11:22:00.004-04:00

Check out our first 3 releases from Good Charamel Records ON SALE NOW ! "On To The Next One" by Last Conservative, "Makin' Noise" by klear and "Turn Up The Death" by The Juliet Dagger for just $5.99.
Good Charamel Online Store

Music is Art Festival 2009!

2009-06-16T23:28:00.005-04:00

In case you missed the press release last weekend, Music is Art Festival 2009 will be at Albright Knox on Saturday September 12th! Rain or shine, from 11am till 10pm.

We're getting tons of emails from bands who wants to perform for MiAF09. This year we are taking submissions via web. How simple! I remember we used get submissions via mail... Anyway, here's the link. We're also taking submissions from artists, photographers, dancers and non-profits as well.

Music is Art Website

Music is Art: Allendale Rocks Next Weekend!

2009-06-05T00:45:00.003-04:00

Music is Art and Theatre of Youth collaborate to bring you Allendale Rocks on June 13th and 14th!! Two days featuring 12 of Western New York's finest local bands across all genres. Located at Allendale Theatre (203 Allen, Buffalo, NY) $10 gets you in for a whole day of great music, $15 for both days!! Proceeds benefit Music is Art and T.O.Y.
Here's the final schedule:

Saturday, June 13th
Noon Image Urban Arts
1pm Wenzday Atemz
2pm 6pHoot12(feat. Eric Crittenden & Tony Aversa of Salt Peter)
3pm Myron & the Id
4pm Abominable Killer Snowmen
5pm The Steam Donkeys

Sunday, June 14th
Noon Sleepless City
1pm Inlite
2pm Skiffle Minstrels
3pm Infinity Blues Project
4pm Dali's Ghost
5pm Type Relevant

We hope you can make it.... It's going to be a lot of fun.

Auction!

2009-06-04T17:10:00.006-04:00

Please check out Absolute Goo's annual auction benefiting Compass House Buffalo. There are some items donated by Good Charamel Records as well! The auction ends this Sunday.

http://absolutegoo.com/CompassHouse09/index.html

Memorial Day Special At GC Online Store!

2009-05-18T09:02:00.004-04:00

Receive a WNY Block Club mag signed by Robby with any purchase of $10 or more at Good Charamel Online Store!

One copy per customer. Offer ends Sunday, May 31st, while supplies last.

Music is Art / Hard Rock Cafe 2009 Pin Finally Online!

2009-05-01T05:07:00.005-04:00

Music is Art / Hard Rock Cafe 2009 Collaboration Pin is finally available at Good Charamel Records Online Store! Thank you for being patient!

By buying and wearing this pin you will be supporting Music is Art, an organization that helps to explore and reshape music's cultural, social and educational impact on our community.

Good Charamel Online Store

Hard Rock Cafe Battle Of The Bands on 4/23!

2009-04-20T17:23:00.002-04:00

Hard Rock Cafe Niagara Falls, NY is having Hard Rock Ambassadors of Rock Battle of the Bands FINAL BATTLE! The finalists are The Common Kings, The Innocent Bystanders, Sixpin, and Son of the Sun. It'll starts at 8pm on 4/23. Free admission, and you need to be age 21+

Come out and support local music and help determine who will represent Niagara Falls as Hard Rock's Ambassador of Rock!

HRC Niagara Falls, NY website
Telephone: 716-282-0007
Address: Hard Rock Cafe Niagara Falls333 Prospect St.Niagara Falls, NY 14303

Terry Sullivan Show Tonight!

2009-04-17T17:53:00.000-04:00

TONIGHT!!! Don't miss Terry Sullivan @ The Pearl Street Grill & Brewery in Buffalo, NY. The show starts at 9pm.

Another Music is Art Fundraiser!

2009-04-15T04:33:00.002-04:00

On May 8, 2009, from 7pm to midnight, a fundraiser to benefit "Music is Art" will be held at The Buffalo Irish Center 245 Abbott Road, Buffalo, NY 14220. This will be an evening of outstanding and diverse entertainment from rock to jazz, fusion and hip-hop. The performers include local musicians: Type Relevant, Free Henry!, Shameflute, and The John Hunter Trio along with Rochester's own, Subsoil and Reece Q. Music is Art is a not for profit 501c3 organization founded in 2004 by Goo Goo Dolls bassist and Buffalo native Robby Takac. Music is Art operates through a board of directors, staff, partner organizations, sponsors, and various volunteers. This organization enlightens and ignites a personal connection to the artistic merit and acceptance of all forms of music. Music is Art explores and reshapes music’s cultural, social, and educational impact on our community. For more information: Music is Art: http://www.musicisart.org/.

Type Relevant is a powerhouse trio that impresses a wide range of crowds with a blend of jazz, funk, blues, and hip-hop. Formed in 1999 featuring Brian Herlihy (Relevant) on bass, guitars, and vocals, along with John Hunter (TypeNice) on drums, their first shows were in 2000 in South Buffalo and Downtown Buffalo. The band acquired a wealth of local and regional support. As their unique sound blossomed, so did their networking skills and community activity. As a result, Type Relevant is well known for both their musical and promotional abilities.

The Buffalo Irish Center is home to over a dozen not for profit organizations promoting various aspects of culture. The Center has become one of the richest cultural and ethnic centers in Western New York. It is designed to enable the community a common space where cultural interest can be fostered. For more information: http://www.buffaloirishcenter.com/ or 716-825-9535.

Tickets are $20 pre sale $25 door and includes beer and pizza (provided by Imperial Pizza 1035 Abbott Road) with raffles, door prizes and 50/50 split throughout the evening. To sponsor this event, donate your time as a volunteer, sell or buy tickets please contact Brian Herlihy at: 716-563-3078 or typerelevant@gmail.com

On May 8, get to The Irish Center, support the future of music, organizations and community. Music is Art is a leader in benefiting the progression of music education ranging from providing instruments to children to consistent outlets for local musicians to entertain.

Terry Sullivan Show This Friday!

2009-04-14T18:54:00.002-04:00

What:TERRY SULLIVAN...LOW LAMP SESSIONS
Where:THE PEARL STREET GRILL & BREWERY
When:04/17/09 9:00 PM
Address:76 Pearl Street Buffalo,NY

Don't miss it!!!

Happy Easter!

2009-04-12T10:54:00.004-04:00

Happy Easter folks . . . .or feel free to insert a festive occasion that fits your particular lifestyle this time of year . . .

lots of cool stuff comin' up this spring/summer here at GC . . . .keep checkin' in w/ us for details on new happenings 'round here

and thanks to everyone who participated in the Online Store Easter Special this year. . .

ok. . .gotta run, i've got 4.5 pounds of peeps to eat before breakfast

talk soon

robby

More Music is Art Fundraiser Photos!

2009-04-11T16:47:00.006-04:00

Just got some photos from Music is Art Fundraiser on 03/27 at Hard Rock Cafe Niagara Falls, US!

L to R: Dominic from Hard Rock Cafe Niagara Falls, NY, Robby Takac and Tod from Music is Art

Thank you for the great feedbacks on Music is Art / HRC pins. We're currently working on it, so people from out of town can purchase online. We'll keep you updated!

Music is Art Battle Of The Bands Winner!

2009-04-10T17:09:00.002-04:00

Thank you everyone who joined us for Music is Art High School Battle Of The Bands last night!

The winner is Abominable Killer Snowmen! Congratulations! Check out their music on their MySpace.

Music is Art Battle Of The Bands Today!

2009-04-09T13:56:00.002-04:00

Music is Art Battle Of The Bands @ the Bowman Cup tonight. If you're going to be at HSBC arena tonight, please make sure to cheer them up!

Here are the finalists (subject to change):
Abominable Killer Snowmen – Niagara Wheatfield
Inlite – Grand Island High School
Run Don’t Walk – Kenmore East
Single File Riot – West Seneca West
Soulmen – Kenmore East
Taken By Force – Kenmore West

Good luck everyone, the winner will be releasing a single on Good Charamel Records Online Store. We'll keep you updated!

Also, the contest (Please see April 6th blog entry) ends today, so please make sure to enter to win a sticker set!

New Terry Show!

2009-04-07T04:39:00.004-04:00

Dropped off some CDs at Barnes and Noble Clarence (4401 Transit Road Clarence, NY 14221) yestereday. They have a great GC display at the music department!

They are having a benefit shows on 04/24 and 04/25, and local musicians will perform at The Clarence Barnes and Noble for a 2 day tribute to the families and people affected by Flight 3407. Good Charamel artist, Terry Sullivan is going to perform on 04/25, so please make sure to stop by for a good cause! The event starts at 5pm on 04/24, and 12pm on 04/25. You can find more about this event by calling 716.634.1011

GC Contest!

2009-04-06T09:21:00.003-04:00

Happy Monday! How about a contest? On musician's MySpace can add up to 10 songs now, so here's a question.

What are the 3 songs by GC artists you would like us to add to MySpace?

You can enter by leaving comment on this blog, MySpace blog entry or reply via Twitter by Thursday 4/9 11pm EST. 5 lucky winners will be announced on Friday 4/10. The prize is a sticker set. Good luck!

Music is Art Pins!

2009-04-04T21:29:00.004-04:00

For those who missed a big Music is Art show at Hard Rock Cafe Niagara Falls last week, Music is Art pin made its debut that day too. Hard Rock Cafe has cool pins, but this one is the coolest! They are still available at Hard Rock Cafe Niagara Falls, NY, so if you have chance to visit American Niagara Falls, please make sure to stop by. The proceeds go to Music is Art.

THE GC BLOG

Happy New Year from Good Charamel Records !!!!!!

Shonen Knife "Sweet Christmas" OUT NOW !!!!!

"Friends - Live Comedy" DVD release !!!!

Shonen Knife Live @ The Bell House In Brooklyn W/ CJ Ramone!

Shonen Knife CD Release, "Sweet Christmas" With Bonus Track!

Shonen Knife Upcoming Release, "Sweet Christmas"

Shonen Knife 30th Anniversary Tour In North America!

LIVE FROM TOKYO (DVD) - OUT TUES 08/23/11

SHONEN KNIFE'S "OSAKA RAMONES" OUT NOW !!!!!!!

GC Press Release 07/07/2011!

The "Live From Tokyo" documentary DVD is now available on Pre-Order from Amazon.com !!!

Osaka Ramones sound clips on You Tube !!!

News from your pals at GC 05/11

Good Charamel Online Store Updates

New Video by MOLICE, "Into You"

Good Charamel Announcement

TsuShiMaMiRe New Release

Winner of the Tsushimamire Twitter contest

TsuShiMaMiRe TWITTER CONTEST !

WINNER of SHONEN KNIFE AUTOGRAPHED PRIZE PACKAGE !

Last Chance to Enter the SK Prize Package Contest, DRAWING 6PM TODAY !

LAST CHANCE TO ENTERTHE SHONEN KNIFE 2011 FREEAUTOGRAPHED PRIZE GIVEAWAY

SHONEN KNIFE 2011 FREE AUTOGRAPHED PRIZE GIVEAWAY

TsuShiMaMiRe Blog Update 11/16

TsuShiMaMiRe Blog Update 11/11

TsuShiMaMiRe Blog Update 11/9

TsuShiMaMiRe Blog Update 11/4

TsuShiMaMiRe Blog Update 11/3

TsuShiMaMiRe Sex on the "USA" Tour has began!

Japanese Artists TsuShiMaMiRe's USA TOUR 2010 begins this week !!

Check out our GC Twitter, Facebook and MySpace pages !

Don't miss MOLICE at AWA this Saturday!

Shonen Knife N. America Tour Day 1 Seattle, WA

SHONEN KNIFE U.S. TOUR KICKS OFF THIS WEEK IN SEATTLE

LAZYgunsBRISKY Rocks The World!

TsuShiMaMiRe Release "Sex on the Beach"

I LOVE J-ROCK

MOLICE Release and US Tour Update

Shonen Knife Updates!

MOLICE "ROMANCER" Video is here!

Shonen Knife "Live At Mohawk Place 2009" DVD OUT NOW!

Shonen Knife "Perfect Freedom" English Version Video

Shonen Knife Tour Poster is ready!

MOLICE!

Shonen Knife "Free Time" North America Version Tracklisting

Shonen Knife Free Time North America Tour 2010!

Shonen Knife Live At Mohawk Place 2009 DVD Review

Shonen Knife At MusicfestNW!

Shonen Knife to play Pop Montreal Festival!

Shonen Knife UK and European tour 2010

Shonen Knife Blog Update

Message from Naoko from Shonen Knife

Good Charamel Online Store Update!

Shonen Knife Update!

Shonen Knife On Spin!

TONIGHT! Shonen Knife @ Santos Party House!

Tomorrow! Shonen Knife @ Santos Party House!

Shonen Knife North America Tour Update!!!

"Super Group" Is Here!

Shonen Knife "Super Group" Out Tomorrow!

Agent ME mention on Niagara Gazette!

Agent ME at Hard Rock Cafe Niagara Falls Next Weekend!

Shonen Knife on RollingStone.com!

Shonen Knife Announces North American Tour Dates!

Shonen Knife Video!

Shonen Knife "Super Group"

Good Charamel Online Store: July Summer Sale!

Shonen Knife!

Tunes 4 Food Next Week!

Good Charamel Online Store Sale Items!

Music is Art Festival 2009!

Music is Art: Allendale Rocks Next Weekend!

Auction!

Memorial Day Special At GC Online Store!

Music is Art / Hard Rock Cafe 2009 Pin Finally Online!

Hard Rock Cafe Battle Of The Bands on 4/23!

Terry Sullivan Show Tonight!

Another Music is Art Fundraiser!

Terry Sullivan Show This Friday!

LAST CHANCE TO ENTER
THE SHONEN KNIFE 2011 FREE
AUTOGRAPHED PRIZE GIVEAWAY