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On Tour @ The Trash Bar

Wednesday, March 20th -  The second stop on their 2013 show schedule finds FiRESiGN in Williamsburg at The Trash Bar. The Trash Bar is located at 256 Grand Street (between Driggs and Roebling). Additional Venue Info: Open Bar (PBR & Well Drinks) From 8-9 with $7 admission. Late Night Drink Specials: $3 PBRs and $6 Jack & Back (PBR & Shot Of Jack Daniels) after 1am!



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Live @ Lulu's

Saturday, February 9th -  Join FiRESiGN in celebrating the anniversary of Suaka. For over 10 years, Suaka's Indonesian-infused metal melodies have enthralled both audiences and fellow artists alike. FiRESiGN will be one of several bands to share the stage at Lulu's this night. And if that isn't incentive enough to drag you out into the cold, Lulu's offers a free 10" cheese pizza with every drink purchased! Lulu's is located at 113 Franklin Street (bet. Greenpoint Ave. and Kent St.) in Brooklyn. Doors open at 8pm. Ages 21 and over with valid ID. Free Admission.



 

Japan Tour - Hokkaido

Saturday, June 9th, 2012. Saving the best for last, FiRESiGN finishes their tour of Japan headlining in Hokkaido at Links, local Mecca of heavy-metal, located at 1-1 13-chome,in Sapporo's Kita-ku district. Doors open at 5:30pm with performances starting at 6. Tickets are ¥3,000 at the door. Drinks ¥500



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Japan Tour - Tokyo

Friday, June 8th, 2012. FiRESiGN's Year of the Dragon tour continues as the band brings the burn to Pumpkin, a licentious li'l live house located at 3-11 Honcho,in the Yokosuka district of Tokyo. Doors open at 6:30pm with performances starting at 7. Tickets are ¥1,000. Drinks ¥500.



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Japan Tour - Osaka

Tuesday, June 5th, 2012. The first stop on FiRESiGN's three night/three prefecture tour is ClubAlive!, a rock-n-roll hotspot located at 2-4-4 Higashishinsaibashi 5F, in Osaka's Chūō-ku district. Doors open at 6:30pm with performances starting at 7. Tickets are ¥3,000 at the door. Drinks ¥500.



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Pandemonium Potpourri

Sunday, May 27th, 2012. FiRESiGN finishes up their spring show schedule in America with an evening of eclecticism and anarchy at The Acheron in Brooklyn. The Acheron is located at 57 Waterbury Street (between Scholes and Messerole). The band is scheduled to take the stage at 10pm. Ages 21 and over w/valid ID.



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>F*Bomb PANTERA Tribute

Saturday, May 26th, 2012. The first of FiRESiGN's final two shows before they begin their 2012 Year of the Dragon Tour in Japan. Returning to The Delancey, a luxurious three-level lounge in Manhattan's Lower East Side, at 10pm FiRESiGN's kicks off an evening of wild abandon culminating with the Bombardiers Pantera Tribute featuring Blue Wilding, Joe Hogan, Fernando Rosario, Mike Gambino, Supermorgan, Craigman, Aerik Von, Eric 13, Mike sos, Lisa Brown, Purple Pam & LA Jeca. The Delancey is located at 168 Delancey Street (between Clinton and Attorney), at the base of the Williamsburg bridge. $10 Cover. 21 and over w/valid ID.



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FiRESiGN @ Fontana's

Monday, May 21st, 2012. 8pm. FiRESiGN makes their first appearance at Fontana's, a three level, three bar hotspot located at the edge of Chinatown on the Lower East Side at 105 Eldridge Street (between Broome and Grand). 7$ Cover charge. Ages 21 and over w/valid ID. Don't forget to tell'em at the door that FiRESiGN sent you. ;-)



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Road Trip to Kingston

Saturday, April 21st, 2012 at Snapper Magee's. FiRESiGN is pleased to be appearing as guests of Japanese pop rock artists UZUHi at this, their first ever Kingston performance. UZUHI are well experienced masters of the Japanese concept, "Usagi", a state of true happiness and joy. Snapper Magee's is located at 59 North Front Street in Kingston, New York. We're looking forward to a rockin' good time. Come join us! Ages 21 and over w/valid ID.



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Sunrise Fest

Sunday, March 11th, 2012. Presented by Stairway to the Dream in memory of the disaster that devastated Japan last year on Friday March 11th, 2011. This event will take place at The Public Assembly, which is located at 70 North 6th Street in Brooklyn (bet. Kent & Wythe) Doors open at 1:30pm (FiRESiGN on stage 3:45-4:15pm in the backroom) $5 cover ($10 after 5pm) All Ages.(Under 15 y.o. free all day) Unable to attend? Watch Live streaming video from Ustream http://www.ustream.tv/channel/stairway-to-the-dream-tv



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Bringin' Back The Burn

Friday, February 24th, 2012 at 10:15pm. Join FiRESiGN as they re-ignite the night in another return performance Downstairs at the Delancey. $5 Cover. 21+ with valid ID. The Delancey is located on the North East side of Delancey Street between Clinton and Attorney, at the base of the Williamsburg bridge.



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Puttin' Baby to Bed

Thursday, February 16th - Alternative artists Transcend the Core return to The Fat Baby along with the witchy guitar and spooky vocals of Matthew Ravens, the lovely voice and beautiful piano work of Amanda Ashley followed by the soulful story-telling stylings of War & Blues. Stay up past baby's bedtime with a harcore game of cat's cradle by Pile of Kittens and then it's lights out as FiRESiGN finishes things off with a last-call lullaby that's sure to have the bogeyman moshing in his closet. Fat Baby is a multi level bar/lounge located at 112 Rivington Street, two blocks south of Houston, between Ludlow and Essex Streets. Doors open at 6pm. Ages 21 and over with valid ID. $8 Admission at the door.



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Chasing the Dragon Night

Sunday, February 12th - Presented by Echo Music Festival, Chasing the Dragon Night celebrates the new year by bringing together a eclectic, almost elemental mix of musical genres upon one stage, under one roof and for only one night. Don't miss it. The event takes place at Arlene's Grocery located at 95 Stanton Street, one block south of Houston in New York's Lower East Side. Doors open at 7pm. Ages 21 and over with valid ID. $10 Admission at the door (Be sure an' tell 'em FiRESiGN sent you).



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Stairway To The Dream

Wednesday, December 28th - FiRESiGN will be appearing on Stairway to the Dream TV, a New Entertainment that broadcasts Live Music and introduces Various types of Dreamful Artists talking and playing their Dreams on USTREAM. Watch online at http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/19437753 - or come down to Michiko Studios, located at 149 W 46th Street, for a chance to win prizes from the band. Show starts at 9pm. All Ages Welcome. $5 Admisson



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Taking it To The Trash

Monday, November 14th - Things are sure to get wild at The Trash Bar in Williamsburg when, at eight o'clock, alternative, aquaintances, Subject of the Question set the fuse for FiRESiGN to "ignite the night™" at nine. The Trash Bar is located at 256 Grand Street (between Driggs and Roebling). Please note: There is an $7 Cover charge; also you must be 21 years of age or older to enter.



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Frank Wood's Big-Time Birthday Bash

Friday, November 11th, 9:30pm - For more than 30 years Frank Wood has been promoting musicians in New York's Lower East Side. Join FiRESiGN and a company of others in celebrating the birth of this local legend downstairs at the Delancey, a luxurious three-level lounge in Manhattan's Lower East Side. The Delancey is located on the Northeast side of Delancey Street between Clinton and Attorney, at the base of the Williamsburg bridge. $5 Cover. 21 or older to enter.



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Talent Night @ The 9th Annual Japan Arts Matsuri: JAM 2011

Saturday, November 5th, 4pm - FiRESiGN will be participating in this year's Japanese Arts Festival as part of the "Talent Night" performance line-up. This event will take place at The Theater for The New City located at 155 First Avenue (between 9th & 10th Streets). This event is open to all ages, so bring your family. Please note: performances for this event are divided into three-parts: Talent Night 1, Talent Night 2 and Special Guest Performances. FiRESiGN will be performing during the Talent Night 2 segment. All-Day Passes (Includes Talent Night & Special Guest Performers ) Advanced Purchase: $20 Purchased at door: $25 Talent Night Only Advanced Purchase: $5 Purchased at door: $8



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Late Night @ Local 269

Wednesday, September 28th, 11pm - FiRESiGN'S Impromtu 2011 Tour will be stopping by Local 269 for a late night performance presented by Super Morgan Music. Join DJ Super Morgan for a night of downtown downtime, starting from 7pm. The Local 269 is located at 269 East Houston Street (at the corner of Suffolk). Please note: There is an $8 Cover charge; also you must be 21 years of age or older to enter.



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The Delancey - Encore

FiRESiGN returns to The Delancey for an encore engagement on Friday, September 9, 2011 at 8:45pm. The Delancey is located on the North East side of Delancey Street between Clinton and Attorney, at the base of the Williamsburg bridge. To get there by subway, take the J.M or Z train to the Essex Street stop or the F train to Delancey Street stop. If you will be going by car (From Brooklyn), take the first right off of the Williamsburg Bridge onto Clinton Street. (From Uptown Manhattan), take 2nd Ave. to Houston St., turn right on Ridge street, and right onto Delancey. The Delancey is between Attorney and Clinton Streets. Please note: There is a $5 Cover charge; also you must be 21 years of age or older to enter. No exceptions.



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An Interview With Rew

Watch FiRESiGN's live interview on Rew & WhO? Wednesday, August 17th at 4:30pm. Rew & Who? is the quirky, raw, internet talk show hosted by Rew Starr, featuring an eccletic mix of resident "rizing stars" and local "living legendz" and streamed live from the "fantabulous" 'Otto's Shunken Head' the best tiki bar in town. To view this broadcast simply vist http://www.ustream.tv/channel/rew-who at 4:30pm EST on 8/17.

Sunday @ J-Summit

FiRESiGN has been invited to perform at the August 14th installment of J-Summit New York's monthly fund-raiser. The event will be held at The Bowery Electric , Sunday August 14, 2011, located at 327 Bowery Street, East Village New York and is for ages 18 and over. Admission is $15 in Advance/$18 at the Door w/1 drink (21 and over) or $13 in Advance/$15 at the Door w/1 non-alcoholic drink (Under 21) Live music begins @ 7:30 FiRESiGN (scheduled to go on at 9) will be sharing the stage with a host of local NY musicians, including the sexy sounds of Mama's Dirty L'il Secret. Proceeds from the event will go to the Consulate General of Japan in New York to aid in recovery efforts after the massive destruction and devastation caused by the earthquakes and tsunami, which struck Japan on March 11th of this year.

Live @ The Delancey

Friday, July 8th - Join FiRESiGN as they celebrate the coming of summer with their first show of the season at the Delancey, a luxurious three-level lounge in Manhattan's Lower East Side. The Delancey is located on the North East side of Delancey Street between Clinton and Attorney, at the base of the Williamsburg bridge. To get there by subway, take the J.M or Z train to the Essex Street stop or the F train to Delancey Street stop. If you will be going by car (From Brooklyn), take the first right off of the Williamsburg Bridge onto Clinton Street. (From Uptown Manhattan), take 2nd Ave. to Houston St., turn right on Ridge street, and right onto Delancey. The Delancey is between Attorney and Clinton Streets. Please note: There is a $5 Cover charge; also you must be 21 years of age or older to enter. No exceptions.


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J&R Final Face-Off

FiRESiGN has made it to the Finals in J&R's Metal Bands music contest, where we will be performing a couple of new songs. Come check us out Saturday, April 9th at 23 Park Row New York, NY 10038 (across from City Hall Park) in downtown, Manhattan. We go on stage at 3PM. Don't miss it!

Subway Directions Take the number 2 or 3 train to the Park Place or Fulton Street station A or C train to the Broadway-Nassau Street station E train to Chambers Street station J train to Fulton Street R train to City Hall 4, 5, or 6 train to the Brooklyn Bridge station or Fulton Street station.

Maps and Schedules - Google map of J&R @ 1 Park RowLower Manhattan MTA mapMTA system scheduleNew Jersey PATH Train timetable (Need the latest PDF reader? Download for Free from Adobe.)

An Interview With Rekuru

Rekuru

January 23, 2010 - Aya and Masaki meet for an interview with Jeremy Kenarangi of Rekuru, a comprehensive, online community of Japanese popular culture.

Derukui (FiRESiGN TiMES)

Derukui

Seven years ago, following the production of FiRESiGN's first demo CD, "Rise From the Ashes," an independently published and printed newsletter was distributed throughout New York's East Village. Its name was FiRESiGN TiMES; its purpose... to introduce and inform any and all interested parties about FiRESiGN and their music. Today, with help from a dedicated staff of digital volunteers, another promotional publication has materialized; Derukui: FiRESiGN's new offical online newsletter.


*** Update: November 4, 2009 - Production of Derukui has been suspended until further notice.

A Clockwork Orange

Sunday March 15, 2009 - FiRESiGN will be attending "A Clockwork Orange Music Festival" as Guests of Genki Shock and at this time will be present in a "meet and greet" capacity only. There is as yet, no scheduled performance by FiRESiGN set for this event. We apologize for any confusion, and look forward to seeing many of you there.

Bio Our Tale

Hi! This the About Section.

Conceptually, FiRESiGN MUSiC began in 1997 as a personal web-page project; the purpose of which, was to promote the music and poetry of a particular heavy metal hellion from Hiroshima named Aya and allow her to share her interests with the world. In 2001, the world responded with a recommendation to check out The Red Zone, a rock-n-roll venue in the Middle Village area of Queens. The resulting encounter between Aya and singer/bassist, Masaki Yamada, eventually evolved into a series of occasional jam sessions at Castle Heights, another Queens hard-rock hotspot. Two-months later; tragedy struck as Masaki was cycling through Lower Manhattan, past the Twin Towers of New York's World Trade Center. The date was September 11th.

In the months that followed, Aya and Masaki put down on paper the feelings of angst, anger and uncertainty that had made a home in their hearts since that morning's attack. The match had been struck; the fuse was lit and it burned, slowly, steadily throughout the year, counting down the months, weeks and days until… The following fall performing as FiRESiGN, they released their first single; RiSE FROM THE ASHES: An Anthem Against Adversity and its B-Side prelude, EXPLODE. The self-produced CD which prompted the launching of their own independent label, FiRESiGN RECORDS also inspired a coordinated promotional effort, which included a new website layout and a limited print edition newsletter; FiRESiGN TiMES. This added exposure had the effect of attracting an assortment of musicians interested in joining FiRESiGN for a number of infrequent performances throughout 2002, which in turn resulted in FiRESiGN's ranking among the top 18 competitors during local Japanese newspaper, American Dream's contest to discover the best new music groups in New York that year.

FiRESiGN's member structure remained in flux for several years afterwards with the positions of guitarist and drummer being filled, out of necessity, by a steady stream of talented transients. Aya and Masaki, alongside an assortment of these musical mercenaries, proceeded to play a scattered schedule of classic indie venues; Acme Underground, Continental, Trash Bar and Mean Fiddler, just to name a few.

In 2007, FiRESiGN reprised RiSE FROM THE ASHES and EXPLODE; releasing them together with 9 additional songs on their first ever LP album, ANGER MANAGEMENT. Once again living life in the limelight, Aya and Masaki were invited to Club Europa in Brooklyn to appear as special guests of Genki Shock at the 2009 Clockwork Orange Music Festival. The event was an unprecedented success for FiRESiGN, as the band was asked up on stage for an impromptu, unscheduled performance playing to a full house of about 400 enthusiastic revelers. The crowd's outpouring acclamation heralded a new direction for FiRESiGN. Prior to that day's performance, online opinions about the band had been somewhat ambivalent; this largely due to expressions of concern from fans of Masaki over his musical migration from vocalist to bassist. Seizing on an opportunity to address some of the animosity aimed at the band, Aya and Masaki enlisted the aid of friends and freelancers to resurrect FiRESiGN TiMES, the band's now defunct newsletter. Adopting the name Derukui, in reference to the Japanese proverb regarding criticism, the five-page publication effectively answered questions concerning the evolution of FiRESiGN and the challenges they've faced along the way.

Six months afterwards, in January of 2010, Aya and Masaki were interviewed by Jeremy Kenarangi of the Japanese pop-culture review site, Rekuru. Asked to reveal her predominant musical influences, Aya listed Janis Joplin as her "original inspiration" for wanting to rock. Seeing something of herself in the psychedelic 1960's singer, Aya had recorded a cover tape of Joplin's hit "Move Over," for her audition submission to Berklee College of Music, of which she is now an alumna. Her other influences include Pat Benetar and Skid Row vocalist, Sebastian Bach. Masaki, however, when questioned as to his favorite band, chose Motörhead, but said that he would like for FiRESiGN to be able to someday open for X-Japan. The interview concluded with some promotional and playful words to FiRESiGN's fans and an encouraging endorsement from Kenarangi.

Some weeks after the Rekuru interview, Aya and Masaki once again began auditioning new guitarists for FiRESiGN. And after much discussion and debate decided on a most unlikely candidate; Kim Man Chan. Clean-cut and courteous, this Hong Kong native did not at first appear to be heavy metal material; but beneath the mild-mannered mask of conventional civility burned a flame of rebellious defiance. FiRESiGN had found their next member.

In the spring of 2011, Kim would receive his first trial by fire as the band (assisted by a pro tem percussionist), entered "The Next Big Metal Band" contest; sponsored by J&R as part of "March is Metal Month," an annual promotion from EMI Music. FiRESiGN was selected as one of the three finalists by a panel of judges, which included among them, Frank Bello of Anthrax.

That summer, hosted by long-time Lower Eastside promoter, Frank Wood, and backed by a different drummer, FiRESiGN would begin what would become a temporary recurring gig; Downstairs at the Delancey. In August, FiRESiGN was invited by J-Summit to play a fund-raising event to aid victims of the earthquake/tsunami that devastated Japan March 11th of that year. Additionally, the band also appeared on a webisode of Rew & Who?, an online local interest talk show, hosted by Rew Starr and streamed live from the East Village's very own Tiki bar, Otto's Shrunken Head.

As autumn arrived, the leaves were not the only ones changing their colors. In the weeks following their last performance, FiRESiGN's guitarist had begun a metal make-over. Going from "Smallville" to "Trash & Vaudeville," Kim's darker side debuted in September at Local 269, giving the band a more visually unified image for that year's ending engagements. Among which was the 9th annual Japanese festival, Japan Arts Matsuri in November, where FiRESiGN participated as part of the Talent Night performance line-up. The following week the band returned to The Delancey for another annual affair, Frank Wood's birthday bash; and three days later found themselves on stage at the Trash Bar in Williamsburg with musical acquaintances, Subject of the Question (currently Aeon of Ether).

FiRESiGN finished 2011 with an appearance on Stairway to the Dream, a locally broadcast Japanese TV stream that supports new artists.

2012, The year of the dragon was to be a particularly productive time for FiRESiGN as the group prepared themselves for their first tour in Japan. Starting with the Chasing the Dragon festival at Arlene's Grocery in February, FiRESiGN began working on a few new songs; in addition to polishing up some their old ones. Also, that month, the band played their first gig at Fat Baby and another encore engagement at The Delancey, before participating in the Sunrise Fest fund-raising event in March. Presented by Stairway to the Dream, Sunrise Fest, held at The Public Assembly in Brooklyn, took place on the anniversary of the earthquake/tsunami, which struck Japan one year earlier.

In April, due to scheduling conflicts with the band's upcoming tour, FiRESiGN enlisted the aid of Kota, a devilishly dynamic drummer from Yokohama. Kota's trial-by-fire came immediately after his arrival, as soon after FiRESiGN was invited to play with Japanese pop-rock artists UZUHI at Snapper Magee's in Kingston, NY.

Two months later, FiRESiGN's Year of the Dragon Japan tour was well underway. The band encountered enthusiastic fans as they traveled from, Osaka, where they played at ClubALIVE!, to PUMPKIN in the Yokosuka district of Tokyo and finally north to a show at LiNKS in Hokkaido.

2013, After months of deliberation, the proposed restructuring of the band's membership arrangement has been made final. Beginning in June, FiRESiGN will return to it's original dyadic design; consisting only of Aya and Masaki. "This decision to "down-size" has not been made lightly," says a spokesperson for the band, "but was arrived at after careful consideration." In keeping with their eclectic tradition, the roles of guitarist and percussionist will once again vary by performance venue, with detailed information being posted both here and on the band's facebook page.

Members Our Band

Aya - Vocals

FiRESiGN's front-woman and founder hails from Hiroshima Japan; where she established herself in earlier years as a writer of traditional poetry. In the early 90's, she began merging metrical composition with a budding musical ability and supplementing it with song. Eventually this equation led to her enrollment at Berklee College of Music, in Boston. Afterwards, Aya migrated to New York where she underwent additional training with vocal instructor Don Lawrence, who years earlier, trained her then future band-mate, Masaki.

Masaki - Bass

Influential in the 80's as the voice of Japanese metal, Masaki has returned to his once-avocationally-only interest; the bass-guitar. Originally, from Hokkaido Japan, he has resided in New York since the early 90's. It was not until a reassessment of his role in metal music in the new millennium that he met Aya and subsequently contributed to FiRESiGN's reformation. Although, the subject of much conjecture and criticism, his decision has ultimately aided his development as a musician; allowing him the freedom to experiment creatively.


 


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