Willen 49 Posted April 4, 2017 Surprise! Kra will be the musical guest of honor at Kumoricon 2017 (October 27-29) which takes place at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland (Oregon, USA). Here is the official description of the event: Quote Musical Guests of Honor Kra is a Japanese visual kei band with a mix of pop, rock, and jazz sounds. Debuting in 2001, Kra soon signed on with the popular label PS Company. Kra made their major artist debut with their third single "Heart Balance" on September 21, 2006. They are credited with the first opening theme song for Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's, "BONDS -kizuna-". The band members are: Keiyuu on vocals, piano, and guitar, Taizo on guitar, Yuhra on bass, and Yasuno on drums. Kra's newest EPs, Uchuu Traveller CORE and Uchuu Traveller CELL were released in September of 2016. 2016 also marked Kra's 15th anniversary. They released a new album in January 2017, Kra no Susume, featuring new recordings of some of their classic songs. With numerous Japanese tours and appearances under their belt, Kumoricon 2017 will be Kra's first appearance in the US! You can follow the members on Twitter, and find out more information on their website. Keiyu @kra_keiyu | Taizo @kra_taizo | Yuhra @yuhra_grooving | Yasuno @kra_yasuno Official homepage: http://www.pscompany.co.jp/kra/ This is really exciting, I think their only live outside of Asia was in Cologne (Germany) in 2007 for the "J-ROCK INVASION" festival. I'm very jealous of the Americans right now! 3 Kupokupokrakko, Mihenno and nullmoon reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karma’s Hat 3107 Posted April 4, 2017 That this band is still going is nothing short of a miracle. I'd go see them if they came here tbqh 1 Kupokupokrakko reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mihenno 4195 Posted April 4, 2017 Omfg 1 yakihiko reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Takadanobabaalien 3607 Posted April 4, 2017 had no idea they were still around Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YuyoDrift 1540 Posted April 4, 2017 I've been meaning to meet with a few reps out there. Perhaps I can convince my job to pay for that weekend out there lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peace Heavy mk II 7200 Posted April 4, 2017 they look like they're from portland 2 Willen and The Reverend reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
platy 3018 Posted April 4, 2017 This is the first time I've seen their name in like, 5 years or so. Good for them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LIDL 692 Posted April 4, 2017 Now this band is an actual underrated tbh, they goes on so long but seems not getting the same treatment that bands who came out the same year as them got. I mean, I rarely ever hear their name being mentioned in forums or such. So good for them and their U.S fans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kupokupokrakko 1 Posted April 30, 2017 I'm so glad they're coming to the Northwest.... This year, I'm unable to go to their Anniversary live (I was there last year), so the news was really amazing! ♡♡♡♡ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaymee 405 Posted September 8, 2017 On 4/5/2017 at 1:21 AM, LIDL said: Now this band is an actual underrated tbh, they goes on so long but seems not getting the same treatment that bands who came out the same year as them got. I mean, I rarely ever hear their name being mentioned in forums or such. So good for them and their U.S fans. They have always been (and continue to be) pretty popular in the VK scene in Japan. Not sure why they never gained many overseas fans/stayed relevant overseas beyond their early career. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Moon 989 Posted September 9, 2017 A VK band I like? Coming to my city?! BRUH Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luceillia 8 Posted December 9, 2017 i had no idea they were coming to oregon, sucks i missed it :/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
