Gothamist Band of the Week: Peelander Z

Peelander Z is: Kengoswee, K.O. and Antonio Kazuki

Well, we haven’t had had the pleasure of seeing yet for ourselves, despite them playing around New York fairly regularly, but all reports seem to say that a Peelander Z live show is just about the most bizarre thing you'll come across in a downtown rock venue. They label themselves as "Japanese Action Comic Punk", and, dressed up in primary colored costumes, the shows usually consist of thrills such as human bowling, among other hijinks. The music is a pretty minimalist punk brand, but is a secondary attraction to the live show. We've been dying to take one of their shows in, and this Saturday night at the Knitting Factory Tap bar seems as good a time as ever to finally succumb to what is sure to be a trip.

You can have a listen to some tunes and read up a bit more on what they're all about at their myspace page.

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By Jeff Baum in Arts and Events on November 16, 2006 2:44 PM

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Wells

This band is fucking awesome live. I first saw them in 2005 when they opened up for Electric 6. Their show is beyond fun. They're worth going to see if just for the cue cards, audience percussion, and human bowling. A fun night out, even if the music isn't your favorite.

Mark

njm: At the Asian Pacific Heritage Festival in Union Square, they went by the name of "Mad Tiger," if memory serves correctly. and yes, they were freaking awesome.

Guest

I've been to at least 5 of their shows I adore these guys! Human bowling, going up on stage to play the band's instruments, STEAK, its unforgettable!

Jeff

Seriously, if you can find me a band without an annoying press picture, I'll make them next week's BotW, no questions asked.

yep

annoying band picture? check.

"we haven't seen them but their press kit tells us they're cool?" check.

band of the week is ready!

njm

i'm pretty sure i saw these guys at a Union Square asian or asian culture or asian american or asian heritage Festival. They were TOTALLY COOL: catchy yet anthemic rock, boiling drums and guitar, they switched instruments MID-SONG, had characters and live action figures on stage and in the crowd. they ruled! but i never got their name, thanks!