Shonen Knife Lewes

Shonen Knife play Lewes Con Club on Sunday 3rd October.

Get tickets with no booking fee above or from: Dice or Resident Music (01273 606312)

“When I finally got to see them live, I was transformed into a hysterical nine-year-old girl at a Beatles concert.” – Kurt Cobain

Shonen Knife – from Osaka, Japan – formed in 1981 by sisters Naoko & Atsuko long before terms like ‘riot girrrl’ and ‘girl rock’ entered the lexicon, the all-female trio were happily snapping guitar strings to the sound of imported Ramones covers.

Like fellow cult Japanese girl group The 5,6,7,8s, Shonen Knife have weathered decades of musical change by adhering to what they know best: belting out their own infectious brand of feelgood pop-punk.

Over the last 40 years they might not have packed out out stadiums but have been credited as a huge influence on alt rock acts from Sonic Youth to Nirvana. Despite years on the road, their  enthusiasm for live performances remains a joy to see as they delve into an extensive back catalogue ranging from solid thrash rock through to hit parade melodies.

But key to their success has been a disarming, often slightly surreal, take on their punk and rock influences – and with songs titled Tortoise Brand Pot Cleaner could they ever be accused of taking themselves too seriously? – Manchester Evening News shonenknife.net

Plus support

Upcoming Love Thy Neighbour shows:
27032021 – The Howlers. Latest Music Bar
25042021 – LIME. The Prince Albert
08052021 – Thomas Truax. Green Door Store
28052021 – Joan Shelley. The Hope & Ruin
22052021 – Penelope Isles. Lewes Con Club (socially distanced)
23052021 – Penelope Isles. Lewes Con Club (socially distanced)
06062021 – Teleman. Concorde 2 (socially distanced)
19062021 – Beach Riot. The Prince Albert
06092021 – Dana Gavanski. The Hope & Ruin
16092021 – Pom Poko. Chalk
27092021 – Joe & The Shitboys. The Hope & Ruin
30092021 – Penelope Trappes. The Rosehill
03102021 – Shonen Knife. Lewes Con Club
20102021 – Jordan Mackampa. The Hope & Ruin
24102021 – Plants and Animals. The Prince Albert
27102021 – Silverbacks. The Hope & Ruin
03112021 – bdrmm. The Prince Albert
04112021 – The Beths. Concorde 2
18112021 – Porridge Radio. Chalk
21112021 – LICE. The Hope & Ruin
26112021 – Warm Digits. The Hope & Ruin
06022022 – Jane Weaver. Chalk.
15022022 – Douglas Dare. The Rose Hill
22032022 – Staking Polly. The Hope & Ruin
19052022 – Donny Benét. The Hope & Ruin

Accessibility: We operate the Buddy Scheme at our gigs. The Club is accessible for wheelchairs with management. It’s all on one level apart from a small threshold at the front door for which we have a portable ramp. The toilets are not Part M compliant, but one of the WC’s is reasonably accessible. Visiting outside gig times should present no problems, but please email info@lewesconclub.com ahead on gig nights so we can reserve a space with a view of the stage.. Gendered toilets. If you require a carer at the venue, please contact us at info@lovethyneighbourmusic.co.uk for guest list, with evidence such as a blue badge or access card. If strobe lighting is an issue or if standing for long periods of time is an issue, please contact us in advance.

Shonen Knife Lewes

Shonen Knife Lewes