Cats & SeaSide Village
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Cats & SeaSide VillageCats & SeaSide Village is a Japanese soul band formed in 2008. The group is led by vocalist Yuki Mitsuhashi and guitarist/composer Daisuke Mitsuhashi. The band is known for their unique style that fuses soul music with approachable melodies and powerful, husky vocals, earning them a wide range of listeners.
Origin of the Band Name:
The name Cats & SeaSide Village was inspired by vocalist Yuki Mitsuhashi, who was born and raised on an island surrounded by the sea and has a fondness for cats.
Performance History:
The band is active primarily in Tokyo, performing at live houses and outdoor festivals. In 2015, they won the Grand Prize at the Kichijoji Music Festival Contest and released their first mini-album, CATSPPOI. The album was well received and is now available on various music streaming services.
Musical Style:
The music of Cats & SeaSide Village is rooted in soul, combining the diverse musical backgrounds of its members to create a sound that merges classic soul with modern elements.
Members:
Yuki Mitsuhashi (Vo) Lead vocals, lyricist
Daisuke Mitsuhashi (Gt) Guitarist, composer, arranger, and band leader
Asako Iwamoto (Cho) Chorus
Hasumi Nozaki (Cho) Chorus
Hidetuna Fujita (Cho) Chorus
Toru Nishikawa (Ba) Bass
Kenta Iijima (Dr) Drums
Yuki Yamauchi (Key) Keyboard
Hayato Mukoyoshi (Synth) Synthesizer
Yota Shigemura (Ts) Tenor saxophone
Daisuke Anno (Tp) Trumpet
Genre: SOULActive area: Tokyo
Daisuke MitsuhashiGuitarist / Composer / Arranger
Yuki MitsuhashiSinger / Lyricist