The Tako
Yukari Onishi with Aosaka = monorail
DJ Sikisima

[bold] The Tako [/bold]

Formed in Osaka in 1993. A God Father band boasting absolute charisma and well-known in the Kansai Seoul scene. The style in which the "sad monster" Ando Hachijo (vocal) sings a unique world view is described as a unique existence on a thick grove centered on Seoul Blues Fank. Among them, the overwhelming staging in accordance with Seoul manners developed by four people is a must-see. At one time, a cloak show, at one time blood from the forehead, and at one time, mackerel dances on the stage (! ?). Such a live show was also performed at the Fuji Rock Festival (04, 06, 09, 13, 16), and after responding to the three encores, applause did not stop and the performance stop was a great success. So far, he has released 6 albums, 2 Maxim singles, 2 7-inch singles, 1 12-inch singles, and 2 documentaries videos. He has been a current member since 2011, the 18th anniversary of its formation, and has been showing performances without ceilings while incorporating new musicality. Since 2013, he has hosted the music festival "The Tako-san's Infinity Day". In 2017, "The Tako's Infinity Anniversary 5-One Man Live-" will be held at Osaka Universe. The song "Cooky to OK" in the latest album "Chiropractic Fank No.1" has been used as a Toyota CM song and is acclaimed on air.

http://www.the-takosan.com

[bold] Yukari Onishi [/bold]

Born in Tondabayashi, Osaka in 1964. Lives and works in Osaka. Following Hiroaki Yamazaki (formerly "Chanels" present "Dynamic") and Ken Yokoyama (currently "Crazy Ken Band"), formed the North American Black Soul Music Group "CASINO" in 1986 and started music activities. Participated in 1995 Gospel Choir "Jayey's mass choir" in 1998 in the same group "Joy". He is attracting attention from inside and outside as a female singer wearing the main building-like gospel / R&B essence. Debuted in 2000 with "Yukari Onishi and New World". Reigned as the spark of the recent Showa Kayo boom. The soulful singing voice and masterpiece performance are a must-see. On July 20, 2016, he released "If it rains in Osaka / Yukari ☆ EXPLOSION" as the first single transfer to Teichiku Records, and on August 24, the original album "EXPLOSION" were released.

[bold] Ausaka = monorail [/bold]

In 2017, we will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the formation of the band. Since its formation, he has consistently been at the forefront of the scene, sticking to "reviving the FUNK sound of 1968-72 to the present age." Currently, there are 8 people. We aim to be a group that is most sincerely committed to the charm of Seoul/Funk and the 1960s and 1970s. He also worked on voluntary distribution of the movies "Coffy" and "Super Fly", invited FUNK's diva, Mava Whitney, and produced albums. Since around 2006, he has been actively involved in overseas activities such as releasing European editions. He has also performed at large festivals in various countries, such as the North Sea Jazz Festival (Netherlands) and the Montreal International Jazz Festival (Canada). To date, more than 200 performances have been held in 22 countries. The first performance in Malaysia was decided in May 2017. We are planning a tour in China in June. Currently, he is producing an album entirely produced by James Brown Family's Seoul Deva and Martha Hai.

Official site: http://www.osakamonaurail.com http://www.facebook.com/osakamonaurail http://twitter.com/OsakaMonaurail