Peelander-Z, w/ The Wee-Beasties

PEELANDER-Z, the Japanese Action Comic Punk Band based in NYC, was originally formed in 1998 by Peelander-Yellow, Peelander-Red, and Peelander-Blue, after meeting in New York City (although they’ll tell you they’re all from the Z area on the planet Peelander). Peelander-Green was welcomed in July 2008 after Blue left the band. Peelander Purple joined the band in 2013 after Peelander Red accepted a position at Ninja High School. Peelander–Z has appeared at major music festivals including Bonnaroo and the Vans Warped Tour and has also been featured on TV programs such as VH1’s “Best Week Ever” and Comedy Central’s “Upright Citizens Brigade” among others. The band has also been covered by SPIN, Rolling Stone, Village Voice, NPR and The Onion among many others. At its live shows, Peelander–Z guarantees intense audience participation and a chance to exercise. You’ll see the band in colorful costumes reminiscent of Japanese anime, though they describe their outfits as their skin. You’ll also see The Red Squid, human bowling and all around insanity. A Peelander–Z performance is a rare occasion for the entire family to rock out and have a great time.

“If I'm ever asked to describe the Denton music I've loved the last 30 years, I would tell that person to go see The Wee-Beasties. Richard Haskins and his band have somehow captured everything I've always loved about Denton and its scene. I hear Billy Goat, The Gamblers, Brave Combo...and somehow they bring the Denton house-show vibe to every show. It's a beautiful mess played by beautiful humans, and if you haven't seen it, you're cheating yourself." ​ Scott Beggs, Three Links // Deep Ellum, Texas