TSUTAYA's in-store live tour project, which supports local artists, will be held in Shikoku for the first time, ahead of the rest of the country! The first artist is Kochi's "Jaa Bourbons"

2014.04.28 Press Releases
Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd. Chugoku-Shikoku Company

Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd. Chugoku-Shikoku Company, which operates TSUTAYA stores in Shikoku and other areas, will be hosting an in-store live tour to support local artists at TSUTAYA stores in Shikoku, the first of its kind in the country. The first release is Jaa Bourbons, an artist based in Kochi.

TSUTAYA, which is working to discover new artists by linking live performances with its CD sales area, plans to hold a series of in-store live tours to support local artists in each region.

This time, Jaa Bourbons, the popular band whose new album "JaaLBUM 02" has the title "BLUE" used as the TV commercial song for DyDo's "miu" series, will be the first act on the tour, with the aim of spreading the band's popularity nationwide and creating a movement. Starting at the Tosa Road store on June 6th, they will perform in-store live at 18 stores (see attached schedule) in Kochi, Ehime and other areas until July 19th.

JaaBourBonz

A J-POP band from Okinawa characterized by the twin vocals of YASU, with his refreshing high tone, and TAKANO, a large, ruggedly cute man. The catchy music, bright and refreshing characters, and the warmth that is unique to Okinawa will naturally draw in even first-time viewers. The live performance, which includes the sanshin, sometimes Eisa, and dancing, is a spectacular sight.
On December 14th, 2011, they made their major debut with the single "Oath," which was the commercial song for Dydo Blend Coffee.
In January 2012, they released their full album "JaaLBUM01".
In April 2013, all the band members decided to move to Kochi Prefecture, which had supported their nationwide activities during their indie days and given them the opportunity to make their major debut. Since appearing on a regular TV program that began in August, they have been gaining more media exposure in Kochi Prefecture, and in January 2014 they embarked on a nationwide tour, culminating in their first sold-out solo concert at the Kochi Prefectural Cultural Hall, Orange Hall. We're storming towards the next stage!

In-store live tour schedule

Date Name of participating store Prefecture
June 6th (Friday) TSUTAYA Tosa Road Store Kochi Prefecture
June 7th (Saturday) TSUTAYA Aki store Kochi Prefecture
June 8th (Sun) TSUTAYA Noichi Store Kochi Prefecture
June 13th (Friday) TSUTAYA Shimanto Store, Kochi Prefecture
June 14th (Saturday) TSUTAYA Nakamanman Store Kochi Prefecture
June 15th (Sun) TSUTAYA Emifull MASAKI store, Ehime Prefecture
June 20th (Friday) TSUTAYA Chuo Store, Ehime Prefecture
June 21st (Saturday) TSUTAYA Kitadoi store, Ehime Prefecture
June 22nd (Sun) TSUTAYA WILL Mitsu Store, Ehime Prefecture
June 27th (Friday) TSUTAYA Fuji Grand Kitahama Store, Ehime Prefecture
June 28th (Saturday) TSUTAYA Niihama Store, Ehime Prefecture
June 29th (Sun) TSUTAYA Toyo Store, Ehime Prefecture
July 4th (Friday) TSUTAYA Fuji Grand Ishii Store, Tokushima Prefecture
July 5th (Sat) Tsutaya Bookstore Fuji Grand Kochi *Handshake and autograph session only Kochi Prefecture
July 6th (Sunday) TSUTAYA Tamiya Store, Tokushima Prefecture
July 11th (Friday) TSUTAYA Seiho Store, Kagawa Prefecture
July 12th (Saturday) TSUTAYA Higashihiroshima store Hiroshima Prefecture
July 19th (Saturday) TSUTAYA Takasu store Kochi Prefecture

New album "JaaLBUM 02" (JaaLBUM Zero Two) released on June 4th

[First Press Edition] 3,000 yen (base price + tax) YCCW-10233/B
10 songs on CD + 3 songs on DVD
*Music videos included on the DVD: "BLUE," "What I Can Sing Now," and "Banzai"
[Regular Edition] 2,315 yen (base price + tax) YCCW-10234　
CD total 11 songs *Bonus track "Tsubasa-kun Yumezora" included
Both the first edition and the regular edition are released by Yamaha Music Communications Co., Ltd.
[TSUTAYA original bonus]
*In addition to the special badge given to first-come, first-served customers, we will also be giving away "application postcards" that will give you a chance to win some great prizes in a lottery!
Bonus 1: Badge (a bonus available at TSUTAYA RECORDS nationwide)
*Some stores may not carry this product.
Bonus 2: Lottery entry postcard (limited to Shikoku TSUTAYA stores, including some in China)
Prize A: Invitation to the tour final solo live show (5 groups, 10 people)
Date: Tuesday, December 23, 2014
Venue: Kochi Orange Hall *Members will greet each other backstage after the show
B Prize: Signed original goods (30 people) (signed muffler towel)
C Prize: "TSUTAYA x JaaBourBonz" autographed collaboration poster (50 winners)

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TSUTAYA's in-store live tour project, which supports local artists, will be held in Shikoku for the first time, ahead of the rest of the country! The first artist is Kochi's "Jaa Bourbons"

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