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PEELANDER-Z, the Japanese Action Comic Punk Band based in NYC, was originally formed in 1998 by Peelander-Yellow, Peelander-Red, and Peelander-Blue, after meeting in New York City (although they'll tell you they're all from the Z area on the planet Peelander). Peelander-Green was welcomed in July 2008 after Blue left the band.
Peelander-Z has appeared at major music festivals including Bonnaroo, CMJ and SXSW, and played with artists such as Buckethead, Electric SIx, Particles, The Vibrators, and Guitar Wolf. Peelander-Z has also been featured on TV programs like VH1's Best Week Ever, Comedy Central's Upright Citizens Brigade, Spike TV's MXC: Most Extreme Challenge, and Anime Network. They also often perform at Anime conventions and festivals all over the US, as well as at Kaiju Big Battel.
At their live show, you'll see the band in colorful costumes reminiscent of Japanese Animation, though they describe their outfit as their skin. Their shows guarantee intense audience participation and chance to exercise with the band. "Do human bowling with us. Do limbo dancing with us. Do karaoke competition with us. Hit our cowbell with us," says Yellow. " Don't be shy, give us your smile! We can beat your stress! See you at our show!"
One experience would capture you. Jsut pay attention to their coming activities. Peelander-Green
(a.k.a. Cherry)
Drums & Smiles Peelander-Yellow
(a.k.a. Kengoswee)
Guitar & Vocals Peelander-Red
(a.k.a. K.O.)
Bass & Vocals (Photo by Miyuki Samata)
1999
Mini Album "Peelander-Z" Release (Eat Rice Records)
"Upright Citizens Brigade" on Comedy Central2000
JAPUNKS Panic Jamboree at CBGB in NYC
7inch Release (GC Records)2001
1st Full Album "Rocket Gold Star" Release (Micro music / Eat Rice Records)
Japan Tour / Canada Tour
CMJ Music Marathon in NYC2002
Midwest Tour / USA Tour
NY-TOKYO Music Festival in NYC
Midwest Music Summit 2002
CMJ Music Marathon in NYC2003
2nd Full Album "P-BONE STEAK" Release (Swell Records)
USA Tour
SXSW 2003 in Austin, TX
CMJ Music Marathon in NYC
Anime Next 2003 in NJ
JAPUNKS Panic Jamboree 6 at CBGB in NYC (w / Guitar Wolf, Goggle-A and etc)2004
Mad Tiger Tour / Midwest Tour 2004
Fuse TV (TV CM)
In Store Perfomance at the Virgin Megastore in Union Square, NYC
"MXC: Most Extreme Challenge" on Spike TV
JAPUNKS Panic Jamboree 7 at CBGB in NYC, the Khyber in PA, and the Saint in NJ
Bonnaroo Music Festival in Manchester, TN
Anime Next 2004 in NJ2005
3rd Full Album "Dancing Friendly" Release (Eat Rice Records)
USA Tour
Japunks Panic Jamboree 8 at CBGB, the Khyber in PA & the Wonder Bar in NJ
"The Lounge" on ImaginAsian TV
"Uncle Morty's Dub Shack" on ImaginAsian TV
Colossal Con 2005 in OH
Anime Next 2005 in NJ
Anime Weekend Atlanta in Atlanta, GA2006
4th Full Album "Happee Mania" Release (Eat Rice Records)
USA TOUR
Ohayocon 2006
SXSW 2006 in Austin, TX
"Best Week Ever" on VH1
ColossalCon 2006 in OH
The 27th Annual Asian Pacific American Heritage Festival in Union sq. , NYC
Anime Expo 2006 in Anaheim, CA
SPIN Magazine in the September issue
Anime Weekend Atlanta in Atlanta, GA2007
1st DVD "PEELANDER IS FUN!!" Release (Eat Rice Records)
USA Tour / Japan Tour
Time Out New York in the issue #590
Katsucon 2007 in Washington, DC
SXSW 2007 in Austin, TX
MTAC (Middle Tennessee Anime Convention) in Nashville, TN
Florida SuperCon in Fort Lauderdale, FL
T-Mode in Arlington, VA
Anime Weekend Atlanta in Atlanta, GA
JaniCon in Jacksonville, FL2008
USA Tour
SXSW in Austin, TX
MTAC in Nashville, TN
Anime Central in Chicago, IL
Florida SuperCon in Weston, FL
Anime USA in Arlington, VA2009
"P-POP-HIGH SCHOOL" Release (Eat Rice Records)
P-POP-HIGH SCHOOL TOUR (3/12-5/16)
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