[Obituary] Wool and story

Hana Chiba, the vocalist of "Wool and Flower" passed away at 2:00 pm on April 8th.
In the summer of 2012, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and had an early detection. I was allowed to. However, from around the spring of 2014, my physical strength became severe and I had to undergo long-term medical treatment. Earlier this year, a doctor told his family that he did not have much time to live, and I heard that he spent his last days happily with his husband and parents in his hometown of Toyama.

Due to the wishes of the person himself and his family, we have refrained from reporting his medical condition to everyone, and we have caused you to worry.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all the fans who loved the singing voice of the deceased and to everyone involved.
In addition, according to the will of the deceased, the funeral was held only by close relatives.

■ Comment from Kazunori Ichikawa (Wool and Flower)
We talked about the announcement many times, but since Womo to Ohana's music is positive and bright music, we didn't want fans to have the image of being sick when they listened to it. Therefore, I have to apologize for shocking many people by not revealing the name and condition of my illness to most of my close musicians, staff, friends, and others. Even when he was fighting his illness, he was the kind of person who always thought about how wool and flower music could spread, so I think listening to Hana-san's song would be the best way to mourn him.

Nanako Koyama (Representative of Lucy Kay Co., Ltd., affiliated office)
Chiba Hana departed while listening to the music of Wool and Hana, as if to see everyone's feelings on the day of Wool and Hana, which was made to support Hana. I continued to fight the disease, but I have no words for such a sudden event. I think it was the final expression of gratitude that only she could have given to her fans, who cares more than anyone else. "Even if my body is gone, I can be closer to everyone, so don't be sad." I want to continue to inherit her strength.

■ Wool and flower profile
An acoustic duo formed in 2004 by Hana Chiba (Vo.) and Kazunori Ichikawa (Gt.). Since its debut in 2007, you can enjoy "from adults to children"
Live is a hot topic all over the country. Since his debut, he has attracted attention not only from the music industry but also from all quarters with his unique singing voice that is transparent and penetrating. NTT in 2009
It was used as the theme song for docomo's commercial, 2010's NHK "Minna no Uta" and the movie "Sankaku". In 2013, the Taiwan live was successful, and in October
performed their 10th anniversary live at the Galaxy Theater, and their music is truly a one-of-a-kind world.

It was also loved in Taiwan.
In 2012, the song "Fuyu no Uta" by Yomo to Ohana was used in a commercial produced by the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association to express gratitude for the earthquake disaster support, and it quickly became a hot topic in Taiwan. They won 1st place in the CD category chart on Taiwan's largest mail-order site, and also mobilized 1,800 people at their live in Taipei, making the highest attendance record for an indie artist.

■ Chiba Hana
1979 Born in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture
2001 Appointed as the first Princess Tulip
2004 Formed "Wool and Flower" with guitarist Kazunori Ichikawa
2007 Debuted with the album "LIVE IN LIVING"
2008 Appeared at Fuji Rock Festival '08 Released drama theme song "The magic is gone"
2009 NTT docomo CM song "All You Need Is Love" announced
2010 Performed at Fuji Rock Festival '10 Released movie theme song "Sora ga Shirokutesa"
2011 Married to a general man Released the anime theme song "The world will dance with you."
2012 The song "Fuyu no Uta" was used in a commercial in Taiwan.
2013 Performed in Taipei with 1,800 people
Performed 10th anniversary live at Tennozu Ginga Theater
2014 NHK-BS drama theme song "Episode" announced

April 11, 2015
Affiliation Office Lucy Kay Co., Ltd.
Affiliated record company LD & K Co., Ltd.

by ldandk

Dramatic Alaska, first mini album in a year! "Complicated Sama" ending decision, not watching "impossible impossible"

Dramatic Alaska will release a mini-album for the first time in a year on 7/8 (Wed.).

It is said that the production was made with the pop side as a guitar rock band in mind.
The title of this album is "Anchorage City Pop".
The limited edition will include a CD+DVD containing 7 songs, while the regular edition will include 7 songs plus a bonus track.
Prior to the release of the mini-album, the album lead track will be distributed in advance on 6/18 (Wednesday).

In addition, the single song "Mr. Miroku Miroku" released on March 4th
Selected as the ending theme song for TV Tokyo "Moyamoya Summers 2". On-air from 4/5 (Sun.).
Along with that, the delivery of "Muiruri Miroku" will also start from April 5 (details of delivery destinations will be posted on the official website).

others,
4/29 (Wed/holiday) "COMIN' KOBE 15",
5/3 (Mon/holiday) "VIVA LA ROCK" and other large-scale events will be decided one after another.
From 5/30 (Sat.), the national tour "ALA-UMI-DOSS TOUR 2015" with "Frederick" and "Yoru no Serious Dance" will also be held.
Tickets for this tour by three strong bands from Kansai are sure to sell out.

【release information】
▽2015/6/18 (Thursday)
4th mini album "Anchorage City Pop"
Lead track advance delivery
→ Details will be announced later on the official website

▽2015/7/8 (Wed)
4th mini album "Anchorage City Pop"
① First edition limited edition
LDCD-50118/B / ¥2,800 (tax out)
②Normal edition
LDCD-50119 / ¥2,000 (tax out)

[Tie-up information]
Single "No No No No No"
TV Tokyo series "Moyamoya Summers 2" ending theme

[Live information]
04/15 (Wed): "DOSUKOI night ver.2 ~Shinjuku Place~" @ Shinjuku LOFT
w / Takuro Sugawara (9mm Parabellum Bullet) / Masashi Yamada (THE BACK HORN) / Hui Ishizaki
04/28 (Tue): "COMIN' KOBE 15 Eve Festival ~ Participate from the day before and take a nap in Kobe 2015" ＠music ZOO KOBE Sun and Tiger
w / Kariyushi58 / Northern19 / Taiyoku / and more
04/29 (Wednesday): "COMIN' KOBE 15" @ Kobe Port Island
05/03 (Mon/Holiday): "VIVA LA ROCK 2015" @ Saitama Super Arena
06/21 (Sat): "Lost Music Festival ~Umeda Shangri-La 10th Anniversary Great Thanksgiving~" @ Osaka Castle Concert Hall
w / KANA-BOON / Kyusonekokami / Zainichi Funk / Strange Reitaro Travel Swing Orchestra /
Secret meeting and tinnitus (opening act) ... and more

"ALA-UMI-DOSS TOUR 2015"
w/ frederik, serious dance of the night
05/30 (Sat) ＠Sapporo BESSIE HALL
06/12 (Fri) @ Hiroshima Namiki Junction
06/13 (Sat) @ Fukuoka CB
06/19 (Fri) @ Nagoya ELL
06/27 (Sat) @ Sendai HooK
06/28 (Sun) @ Shibuya CLUB QUATTRO
06/30 (Tue) @ Umeda CLUB QUATTRO
◆ Ticket general release: Saturday, April 18
Tour HP；http://ldandk-inc.xsrv.jp/alaumidoss/

[Dramatic Alaska HP]
https://dramaticalaska.com/

by ldandk

Kariyushi 58, big tri-live at the Okinawa International Film Festival!

The 7th Okinawa International Film Festival was held from March 25th to 29th throughout Okinawa.
This year, which marks its 7th year, the name has been renewed as "The 7th Okinawa International Film Festival, the Great Festival for All the Islands".
"As a festival involving the north to the south of Okinawa Prefecture and even remote islands,
I want to create a festival that is more exciting than ever."

The 7th Okinawa International Film Festival was held at the Ginowan Beach Stage on March 29th
At the end of the show, Kariyushi 58's "great band for all the islands" will perform the closing live!

First of all, Kariyushi 58 appeared and played the representative songs "Anma" and "Yui".
Then, Suguru (Ba), Tetsu G (Tb), Enna (Tp), Yu (Per), and local friend Chaki (Key) of Okinawa's representative ska band "All Japan Goith" will perform at Kariyushi 58. Appeared at the invitation of Maekawa and played Kariyushi 58's representative song "Owari Hajimari" in a ska arrangement.

Next, Itokin (ET-KING), who has a close relationship with Shingo Maekawa of Kariyushi 58, appeared and sang their representative song "Gift" with Maekawa.
From here, Kazuhiko Maeda (Key) and Ayako Minami (Sax), who are Itokin's allies, will also be on stage.

When Hiroko Shimabukuro (SPEED) appeared next, the venue erupted in loud cheers.
Shimabukuro sang Kariyushi 58's representative song "Uji no Uta" with Maekawa gently and emotionally.

And when HIROKI suddenly appeared on the stage from ORANGE RANGE, who had rushed to support them, even louder cheers erupted!
The Gushiken family also appeared and performed the Okinawan party song "Haisai Ojisan" and the famous Okinawan song "Hana".

In addition, jimama and Suzu from Okinawa also appeared and performed "Okina Uta" written by Maekawa for this film festival.
The venue was filled with excitement.

At the end of the closing live, many Yoshimoto entertainers such as Garage Sale and Slim Club also appeared on the stage.
Led by Kariyushi 58 and others, BEGIN's "Egao no Manma" was played by all the big band entertainers on the island, and the grand finale was reached.

Shingo Maekawa (Vo/B) of Kariyushi 58
"This 'great band with all the islands' is not a complete form of today's members, but also other artists in the future.
I want to make it a band that evolves with more and more participation! ' commented.

The 7th Okinawa International Film Festival, which was held for five days with fireworks that colored the night sky of Okinawa, came to a grand conclusion.

by ldandk

"Udagawa Calling U-21 in OKINAWA" Grand Prix Artist Confirmed

The audition "Udagawa Calling" started by LD&K last year.
The Grand Prix artist of "Udagawa Calling U-21 in OKINAWA" for under 21 years old has been decided.

"Udagawa Calling U-21 in OKINAWA" will be released in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, Fukuoka, and Okinawa after sound recording screening.
Regional preliminaries will be held in five locations nationwide, and one group from each region, a total of five groups, will advance to the final tournament held in Okinawa, and one group will be selected as the Grand Prix.

The final was held on the 28th at the beach stage, the main stage of the 7th Okinawa International Film Festival.

Local Okinawan people such as FM Okinawa, TOWER RECORDS Naha Ryubo store,
Six people, including Shingo Maekawa, the vocalist of Kariyushi 58, who appeared as guest MCs, acted as judges.
"Farewell Rubato, Fly in the Sky" won the Grand Prix, representing the Kanto region.

"Farewell Rubato, Fly in the Sky" as a bonus for the Grand Prix
It has been decided that the song will be used as a tie-up for the program produced by Yoshimoto Creative Agency, which is producing the 7th Okinawa International Film Festival.

Currently, "Udagawa Calling" is currently an audition for all ages with no restrictions.
Entries for "Udagawa Calling 2015" are now being accepted.

"Udagawa Calling U-21 in OKINAWA"
http://u-calling.com/u-21

For all ages
"Udagawa Calling 2015"
http://u-calling.com/web_2015

by ldandk