It is Japanese for happiness and good fortune. The leader wanted to stick to her roots, but also wanted a name that was easy to pronounce and memorable. It also signifies what the band is all about - having a good time.

The band appears in clubs throughout Southern California.

Absolutely. Sachi would not be opposed to a fair deal with the right terms.

Sachi is a four-piece alternative hard rock group led by a Japanese-American female singer. The band is Melissa Pinion, vocals/keyboards, Jesse Maust, guitar, Chuck Henry, bass, and Jorge Toruno, drums.

The idea of Sachi started in 2000 when Melissa was working on a solo album called "Reflection." The collection of 14 songs, ranging from pop punk to melodic metal and funk, was independently released in 2001.

In 2003, the band put out its second and more collaborative album "Synthesis," a broad selection of electronic-driven alternative and metal. The band has self-promoted the CD in venues big and small, from Hollywood to Arizona, as well as charity telethons, the Relay for Life and fundraisers for the American Red Cross tsunami relief.

In early 2006, Sachi released its first DVD called "Live from the Dives," a home-produced collection of some of the groups finest performances, as well as behind-the-scenes moments and interviews.

Sachi released its third album "Planet Gemini", a sci-fi concept album based on the singer's debut novel of the same title in August 2009.

The Doors, Deep Purple, No Doubt, Ramones, Green Day, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, System of a Down.