Pistol Valve
Pistol Valve (ピストルバルブ) is a Japanese all female brass and string band comprised of students and graduates from the school of Shobi Tokyo Music & Media Arts.
Contents
Members
- cotton (Alto Sax & Vocal) [Leader]
- ANDO! (アンドー!) (Tenor Sax & Vocal)
- Jeni 7000 (ジェニ7000) (Violin & Vocal) [Sub-Leader]
- Tommy (とみぃ) (Euphonium & Vocal)
- Yoko Brooklyn (ヨーコ Brooklyn) (Tenor & Baritone Sax)
- Ram ASKA (ラム・アスカ) (Trombone)
- Corrina (コリーナ) (Valve Trombone)
- Misaty (Trumpet)
- M-chan (Trumpet)
- DJ Lillia (DJ リリア) (Turntable)
Former Members
- Akki (アッキ) (Alto Sax)
- Bancho♀ (Euphonium)
- Asa Cherry (アサチェリー) (Euphonium)
Information
They were formed in October of 2005 and have been known for their lively performances in their trademark stylish outfits and hats blending together a unique sound of Pop, Hip-Hop and Rock. The group has done various shows in US cities such as Chicago, New York, Philadelphia and L.A. as well as street and club performances around parts of Japan. In April of 2007, they made their major debut to the public with their single, TREASURES ~Sekai ga Owattemo with record company, R and C Ltd. Since then, they have steadily been increasing in popularity and have even guest starred with Shimatani Hitomi in the PV for her single Neva Eva.
Discography
Albums
- [2008.01.23] RATATATTAT!
- [2008.10.22] Stick 'em up!
- [2009.10.07] LOVE LOVE GUN
Mini-Albums
- [2006.07.19] Pistol-Whip
Singles
- [2006.03.15] Pull The TRIGGER!
- [2007.04.25] TREASURES ~Sekai ga Owattemo~ (TREASURES ～世界が終わっても～)
- [2007.07.25] Kimi Dake Nanda! (君だけなんだっ！)
- [2007.11.21] ZUTTO-ZUTTO
- [2008.08.06] Unofficial
- [2009.07.22] My Voice
U.S. Releases
- [2007.07.24] Tsunamic Girls From Tokyo
DVDs
- [2006.12.06] Pistol Valve Early Years! (ピストルバルブ Early Years!)
- [2008.01.23] Jump The Gun! ~Pistol Valve America Tour 2007~ (Jump The Gun! ~ピストルバルブ・アメリカツアー2007~)
- [2008.10.22] drive-by shooting ~Pistol Valve Europe Tour 2008~ (drive-by shooting ~ピストルバルブ・ヨーロッパツアー 2008~)
