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Shonen Knife + The Kut

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”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 from The Kut

The Kut is a British solo-artist & double award winner in the 2022 UK Songwriting Contest. Described by Classic Rock as a "refreshing blast of female-driven punk-pop swagger" her second album 'GRIT' released to Number 1 Rock Chart status in July.

Recently supporting high-voltage US rockers, Electric Six, on their UK & Ireland tour dates, The Kut and her all-star line up have been announced to support iconic Japanese pop-punk band, Shonen Knife, in April. Expect a ton of empowerment with a double dose of punk-rock spirit.

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