The Nagoya “New Wave” rockers will play three UK dates in November, including a return to Manchester’s Doki Doki Japanese Festival.
Budo Grape recently completed their 10-single digital release project, including the music video for “Zankokuna Yasashisa.”
Budo Grape recently completed their 10-single digital release project, including the music video for “Zankokuna Yasashisa.”
Their new album Oyatsu no Kakushibasho (“Snack Hiding Place”) is scheduled for release December 21, but fans at the UK shows will have the chance to snatch it up early from the band’s merchandise table.
BUDO GRAPE UK TOUR 2016
November 11 @ The Prince Albert (Brighton)
November 12 @ Doki Doki Japanese Festival (Manchester)
November 13 @ New Cross Inn (London)
More info at: dokidokifestival.com
Budo Grape on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/artist/budo-grape/id128156920
Budo Grape on Facebook: facebook.com/BUDOGRAPE
PROFILE
Quminco÷Grape – Vocal
Nagai÷Grape – Vocal, Guitar
Matsui÷Grape – Vocal, Bass
Taichi÷Grape – Drums
74÷Grape (Naho÷Grape) – Keyboards
Budo÷Grape is a catchy, high energy avant-garde pop band from Nagoya, Japan. With a style often compared to the B-52′s, the band is fronted by model and radio personality Quminco and Nagoya music legend Nagai of The Shockers.
Formed in 2001, Budo÷Grape released their first full album Koibito wa Koishite Tsukuru in 2005. The album was a hit in the Japanese underground scene and was followed up with the 2006 release Soko kara Detekinasai and 2007′s Otonatachi x Kodomotachi.
In 2008, Budo÷Grape released their fourth album Aimore and performed their first American tour, with appearances in Dallas, TX (A-Kon), San Antonio, TX (Slim’s Burger Joint), and New York (Knitting Factory). Inspired by their overseas fans, they returned to the studio that same year to release the EP Five Hits and Dust.
2009′s Himitsu Gallery would be the band’s final recording for three years as each member worked on various side projects, including a Shockers reunion. The band reunited for the 2012 album Kare no Namae wo Omoidasenai, and performed their first UK Tour in October 2012.
After a return to the UK in 2013, Budo Grape released their 6th full-length album Amsterdam in 2014, followed by ten digital singles in 2015 and 2016. They will perform at the Doki Doki Japanese Festival in Manchester, England in November 2016.
Quirky and original, Budo Grape continues to spread their crazy sounds from "Neo-Nagoya" to their worldwide fans.
BUDO GRAPE UK TOUR 2016
November 11 @ The Prince Albert (Brighton)
November 12 @ Doki Doki Japanese Festival (Manchester)
November 13 @ New Cross Inn (London)
More info at: dokidokifestival.com
Budo Grape on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/artist/budo-grape/id128156920
Budo Grape on Facebook: facebook.com/BUDOGRAPE
VIDEO: Budo Grape "Zankokuna Yasashisa”
PROFILE
Quminco÷Grape – Vocal
Nagai÷Grape – Vocal, Guitar
Matsui÷Grape – Vocal, Bass
Taichi÷Grape – Drums
74÷Grape (Naho÷Grape) – Keyboards
Budo÷Grape is a catchy, high energy avant-garde pop band from Nagoya, Japan. With a style often compared to the B-52′s, the band is fronted by model and radio personality Quminco and Nagoya music legend Nagai of The Shockers.
Formed in 2001, Budo÷Grape released their first full album Koibito wa Koishite Tsukuru in 2005. The album was a hit in the Japanese underground scene and was followed up with the 2006 release Soko kara Detekinasai and 2007′s Otonatachi x Kodomotachi.
In 2008, Budo÷Grape released their fourth album Aimore and performed their first American tour, with appearances in Dallas, TX (A-Kon), San Antonio, TX (Slim’s Burger Joint), and New York (Knitting Factory). Inspired by their overseas fans, they returned to the studio that same year to release the EP Five Hits and Dust.
2009′s Himitsu Gallery would be the band’s final recording for three years as each member worked on various side projects, including a Shockers reunion. The band reunited for the 2012 album Kare no Namae wo Omoidasenai, and performed their first UK Tour in October 2012.
After a return to the UK in 2013, Budo Grape released their 6th full-length album Amsterdam in 2014, followed by ten digital singles in 2015 and 2016. They will perform at the Doki Doki Japanese Festival in Manchester, England in November 2016.
Quirky and original, Budo Grape continues to spread their crazy sounds from "Neo-Nagoya" to their worldwide fans.
