Asakusa Jinta
浅草ジンタ
also known as: Hyakke no Gyoretsu
indies - active (1999 - )
© Asakusa Jinta
The septet marching brass band from Asakusa, Tokyo, Asakusa Jinta, has a mixture of rockabilly, jazz, punk, Japanese enka and Kayokyoku from the 1930s in their music. The band is loved by those in their hometown and is known as the marching band that performs throughout the shopping streets or for weeklong parades.
line up
- Vocals, Bass: Osho (Dynamite Osho)
- Guitar: Shinya (Shinya AM2:00)
- Saxophone soprano, Saxophone alto: Mikachinto
- Trumpet: Seaser
- Trombone, Tuba: B.Ken
- Drums, Percussion: Kaname
- Accordion, Keyboard: Hiro [1999 / 2008 - gone]
- Drums, Percussion: Gome [2006 / 2008 - gone]
- Drums, Percussion: Hiriki [1999 / 2006 - gone]
latest news and articles
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Asakusa Jinta's Setsuna
news - 02/16/2009 - Asakusa Jinta has announced some details regarding their upcoming new album.
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SXSW Music Festival 2009: Japanese Lineup
news - 01/18/2009 - The SXSW Music Festival in Austin, Texas has posted an official list of its 2009 showcasing bands.
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Japan Nite US Tour 2009
news - 01/18/2009 - The schedule and list of bands to perform on this year's Japan Nite US Tour has been posted on SXSW's Japan Nite page.
latest releases
- Yamiyo de dance Asakusa JintaCD - mini-album
07.07.2011
- UK TOUR ‘FISH&CHIPS’ Asakusa JintaDVD - documentary
02.06.2010 - Setsuna Asakusa JintaCD - album
03.25.2009
upcoming concerts and events
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07/07 | Asakusa JintaAsakusa Jinta |
Zwolle - Netherlands FireFly festival |
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07/08 | Asakusa JintaAsakusa Jinta |
Amsterdam - Netherlands Amsterdam Roots Festival |
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