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| Retro honpo | |
|---|---|
| Origin |  Japan |
| Genre(s) | Ska |
| Years active | 2004-present |
| Website | http://homepage3.nifty.com/retro/ |
| Members | |
| Maki, Kana, Hama, Yone, Junko, Kouji, Takuro, Misa | |
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[edit] Retro honpo
Retro honpo (レトロ本舗) is an eight-member Third wave J-ska or Pop-ska band from Kobe, Japan. In Japanese, 'Honpo' means head Office or headquarters.
Self-styled as a "mixture of Ska, Polka, Rustic, and Rock 'n' Roll", [1] Retro honpo is uniquely defined by their dual female lead vocals, and complementing horns, organ, etc. They often sport outfits reminiscent of the 60s and 70s.
Their live shows are quite entertaining as the band has created dance moves for each song. Also, their songs tend to be shorter, more anthemic works with a prominent chorus that stresses interaction with the audience. A Third Wave, their music could also be described as "circus ska."
They are regular performers at the Going Kobe festival. GoingKobe'08 festival featured some 90-some bands to benefit victims of the 2008 Niigata Earthquake. [2]
[edit] Band Members
- Maki - Vocals
- Kana - Vocals
- Hama - Guitar
- Yone - Bass
- Junko - Organ, Accordian, Keys, etc.
- Kouji - Drums
- Takuro - Trumpet
- Misa - Trombone
[edit] Discography
- ゴーゴーゴーワイワイワイ (2004)
(Mini-Album)
English Title: Go Go Go Why Why Why
Label: Dona Dona Recordings
Number of Tracks: 6
- 初恋朝顔 (2005)
English Title: First Love's Morning Face
(Note: literal translation of 'hatsukoi asagao'. But "morning face" is also a Japanese Morning glory flower, so maybe "The face of puppy love in the morning".)
Label: Dona Dona Recordings
Number of Tracks: 10
- ハッピーバンバン (2005)
English Title: Happy Evening (?)
Label: Dona Dona Recordings
Number of Tracks: 10
- ヤァ！ ロックンロール！ (May 21, 2008)
English Title: Yeah! Rock n' Roll!
Label: いいうたレコード (Good Song Records)
Number of Tracks: 12
This will be the first release of their own independent label.
Their songs have also been featured on numerous compilations.
[edit] External links
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See also: ja:Wikipedia:レトロ本舗
