On June 12, 2011 hundreds of LA residents and South Bay musicians united to raise funds and give their support to the people of Japan at the historic Warner Grand Theatre in San Pedro, California. All of the performers and event organizers...See moreOn June 12, 2011 hundreds of LA residents and South Bay musicians united to raise funds and give their support to the people of Japan at the historic Warner Grand Theatre in San Pedro, California. All of the performers and event organizers volunteered their time for the Unite 4 Japan Benefit Concert with100% of the proceeds going to the 2011 Japan Relief Fund. 'Ganbare Nippon!' is a 105 minute documentary commemorating that concert. Performers: Harold Payne, Narumi Nakamura, Shoshi Kanokohata, Yukai Daiko, Pen High Soran, Ninja Dancers, Karin Chafetz & The Tango Trio, The Prima Divas, Amber Stevens, Jaxx & Jacobson, Mike Arguello & 2000 LBS of Blues, Memphis Linda Jane, The Reactors, Porterhouse Bob & Down to the Bone and Mike Manning. MC'ed by Shadoe Stevens. ('Ganbare' translates to 'do your best' or 'try hard' or 'don't give up!' This expression of encouragement has become popular by those wishing their heartfelt support to the people of Japan.) Written by
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