Up Around The Sun w/ Bosco, Mari Nakamura

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DIY Pioneer and '80s Skate-Punk Legend Tim Kerr (Big Boys) Announces Japan Tour 2026 with "Up Around The Sun"

Guest: Mari Nakamura

Tickets: Advance ¥4,000 / Door ¥4,500 (+1 drink order required)

Entry: First-come, first-served at 17:00

Ticket Reservations: https://oct-18-lacana.peatix.com

— A 9-date nationwide tour intersecting music, visual art, and skate culture, featuring a special collaboration with artist Yusuke Hanai at Enoshima OPPA-LA and select screenings of the Big Boys documentary —

Based in Austin, Texas since the late 1970s, Tim Kerr is a living legend who helped build a distinct DIY culture spanning punk, funk, skateboarding, and visual art. As the founding guitarist of the pioneering skate-rock band Big Boys, Kerr continues to inspire artists and musicians worldwide through his extensive discography and visual art.

This tour goes beyond a series of traditional concerts. It offers an immersive, cross-cultural experience featuring live art painting, skate spot events, and select screenings of You Can Color Outside the Lines—the acclaimed documentary on the Big Boys featuring Ian MacKaye (Fugazi), Steve Albini, Jeff Ament (Pearl Jam), and J Mascis (Dinosaur Jr.).

JAPAN TOUR 2026 SCHEDULE

• Oct 4 (Sun) – Yamaguchi / Suo-Oshima @ Wasa Hoshisha (w/ Reverend Danny Smith)

• Oct 5 (Mon) – Yamaguchi / Iwakuni @ Himala (w/ Reverend Danny Smith)

• Oct 6 (Tue) – Hiroshima @ France-za

• Oct 8 (Thu) – Kyoto @ SUNSHINE JUICE LAB (w/ Hayato Aoki)

• Oct 10 (Sat) – Gifu / Toki @ TORA JAK BOWL (Live Painting & Music Event)

• Oct 12 (Mon) – Nagano / Ina @ Nichinichi Shobo (w/ Yoshito Ishihara)

• Oct 14 (Wed) – Aichi / Nagoya @ Music Bar Armadillo (w/ MARTHA SPENCER TRIO)

• Oct 17 (Sat) – Kanagawa / Enoshima @ OPPA-LA (Special Guest: Yusuke Hanai & more)

• Oct 18 (Sun) – Tokyo / Shimokitazawa @ La Caña (w/ Mari Nakamura)

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

• Uncompromising Vision: The Art of Tim Kerr Embodying his personal ethos to "Color Outside the Lines," Kerr’s work spans skateboard deck graphics, album covers, street photography, and fine art. The Gifu stop at TORA JAK BOWL will feature a live painting session alongside the performance, offering a rare look into his multifaceted creative world.

• Special Collaboration at Enoshima OPPA-LA On October 17, the tour lands at Enoshima OPPA-LA for a seaside event featuring acclaimed artist Yusuke Hanai, a close friend of Kerr's who is widely celebrated within international street and surf/skate cultures. The tour finale on October 18 at Shimokitazawa La Caña features singer-songwriter Mari Nakamura, personally requested by Kerr following their collaborative performance in Japan two years ago.

• Documentary Screening: You Can Color Outside the Lines Select venues will host special screenings detailing the legacy of Austin's legendary Big Boys, featuring insights from punk and alternative icons such as Ian MacKaye, Steve Albini, Jeff Ament, and J Mascis (details to be announced).

ARTIST PROFILES

Up Around The Sun (w/ Bosco) An acoustic unit featuring Tim Kerr (acoustic guitar), Jerry Hagins (banjo), and Bosco (fiddle). Together, they deliver a warm, soulful sound that blends traditional roots music with an undeniable punk attitude.

Tim Kerr Born in 1956 and based in Austin, Texas, Tim Kerr is an artist, photographer, skateboarder, and musician. As guitarist for Big Boys in the late 1970s, he pioneered the fusion of funk, hardcore punk, and skate culture. He later played in influence-defining bands including Poison 13 and The Monkeywrench, remaining a vital global ambassador of the DIY spirit. Official Website: https://timkerr.net/home

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