Shonen Knife Return To New Zealand
A SHONEN KNIFE 101 in 9 easy lessons…
*SHONEN KNIFE refers to old Japanese pencil sharpner and literally means Boy Knife in Japanese
*The all female Japanese trio SHONEN KNIFE formed in Osaka in 1981.
*SHONEN KNIFE was formed by sisters Naoko on guitar and Atsuko on Drums who both still play in the band today
*SHONEN KNIFE …ROCK!
*SHONEN KNIFE are heavily influenced by sixties pop and girl groups, infused with their love of The Ramones
*SHONEN KNIFE songs are stripped down, catchy, and sung in both Japanese and English
*SHONEN KNIFE can count on Nirvana, Sonic Youth, and Redd Kross to shout out “Shonen Knife … ICHIBAN!”
*SHONEN KNIFE love to eat and sing about their favourite food Wasabi! Hot Chocolate! Sushi Bar and their favourite Ramen Rock https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUCm5H1qFss
*SHONEN KNIFE ROCK MORE THAN YOU!
Two New Zealand shows in October 2017
THURSDAY 5th OCTOBER – AUCKLAND @ WHAMMY
FRIDAY 6th OCTOBER – WELLINGTON at MEOW
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