Crossover Vocal Trio Nagie Lane, Formerly of Hamonepu, Covers Classic Hit 'Shiroi Iro wa Koibito no Iro'! Major Festival Appearances Confirmed Including FUJI ROCK FESTIVALʼ26!

The three-member crossover vocal group Nagie Lane has released a cover of 'Shiroi Iro wa Koibito no Iro,' a legendary Japanese folk-pop song originally released in 1969 by Betsy & Chris.

This new version centers on the group’s distinctive three-part harmonies, preserving the original’s transparency and simplicity while reconstructing it with a contemporary sound. Guitarist Johnny Hatazou (Back to the Holiday) joins the production, further deepening the warm acoustic textures first showcased in their previous single 'Won’t You Call My Name?'

The recurring floral motif in the song’s lyrics is often interpreted as a nod to the late 1960s flower movement and anti-war sentiments. In today’s world, marked by global division and conflict, Nagie Lane infuses this track with a message of harmony, aiming to deliver it to a new generation.

For Nagie Lane, summer 2026 marks a pivotal turning point. They are confirmed to perform at FUJI ROCK FESTIVALʼ26 on July 26 (Sun) and LuckyFes’26 on August 8 (Sat). Most notably, they will participate in the special acoustic project 'Kiyoshi Kuno PEACE SONGS' at FUJI ROCK FESTIVALʼ26, where they will not only perform vocals, guitar, and bass but also take charge of the entire band’s arrangements.

Their invitation stems from the 'DONUT SONGS' cover series the group shares on social media, particularly their rendition of 'Mr. Tambourine Man,' which caught the attention of Kiyoshi Kuno’s team. Additionally, The Gospellers—the renowned Japanese vocal group that discovered Nagie Lane—performed 'Slow Ballad' at the 2000 Kiyoshi Kuno Festival, suggesting a shared musical lineage between the artists.

With their warm harmonies and genre-blending style spanning acoustic and pop, Nagie Lane has been hailed as the 'Heisei-era Peter, Paul and Mary.' As their presence grows in the festival scene, all eyes are on their future activities.

[Release Information]

June 17, 2026 (Wed)

Digital Single: 'Shiroi Iro wa Koibito no Iro' Lyrics: Osamu Kitayama

Music: Kazuhiko Kato Arrangement: baratti

Delivery Link: https://lnk.to/UGa3pTBO

<LuckyFes’26 Performance Information>

Nagie Lane has been confirmed to perform at LuckyFes’26’s 'Lucky Space' stage.

This marks their third appearance, and first in three years since 'LuckyFM Green Festival’23' in 2023. LuckyFes continues to grow in prominence as a summer music festival that colors Ibaraki’s season. Nagie Lane has previously captivated audiences with their warm harmonies and accessible stage presence.

In 2026, they will bring their evolved sound and soothing harmonies to Hitachinaka Seaside Park during the peak of summer.

[Details]

Date: August 8, 2026 (Sat)

Venue: Hitachinaka Seaside Park (National Park), Hitachinaka City, Ibaraki Prefecture

Stage: Lucky Space

Performance Time: To be announced

Ticket Information: luckyfes.com/ticket

<Additional Live Performances>

Event Title:

[LIVING vol.2] TOKYO @ GRAPEFRUIT MOON Acoustic Style Live –

Venue: GRAPEFRUIT MOON

Address: Sasaki Building B1, 2-8-12 Taishido, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 154-0004

Date: July 31 (Fri)

Time: OPEN 17:30 / START 18:00

Ticket Prices:

A Ticket ¥5,000 + 2D B Ticket ¥3,000 + 2D Same Day ¥3,500 + 2D

[Benefits for A Ticket Holders]

- Priority Entry

[Ticket Sales]

LivePocket: livepocket.jp/e/m123u

Event Title:

Yokohama ReNY beta 2nd Anniversary Presents 'The Birthday vol.12'

Venue: Yokohama ReNY beta

Address: 1F Kinoshita Shoji Building, 4-43 Masugata-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture 231-0016

Date: August 26 (Wed)

Time: OPEN 18:30 / START 18:50

Ticket Prices:

[General] ¥3,500 / Same Day ¥4,000 [Student] ¥2,000 / Same Day ¥3,000 *Drink charge separate

[Ticket Sales] e+ https://eplus.jp/sf/detail/4550490001-P0030001

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<Social Media Information>

Nagie Lane Official Website:

https://nagielane.com/

Nagie Lane YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/NagieLaneOfficialYouTube

Nagie Lane Twitter: https://twitter.com/NagieLane

Nagie Lane Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nagielane/?hl=ja

Nagie Lane TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nagielane