I've been a Shonen Knife fan since the early nineties, but just saw them live for the first time earlier this month (October 2016) when they kicked off their US tour in San Diego. So many fun songs. Hope they keep going for a long time.
Atusko is the most friendly rock star I have ever met. She is very genuine...and still sells all the merch for the band. I would, just once, like to see Michie come back, even if it is only for one song. I also wish Etsuko, Ritsuko, and Emi would come back. I think Shonen Mates is a great backup band. Naoko is brilliant for keeping the band together for 35+ years now.
Great interview, it's still kind of weird seeing Naoko do most of the talking now, Michie used to be the most fluent during the 90's. but its so cool to see Atsuko back for the time being. I like the current line up, that's not a slight on previous members, they have each bought something to SK. In fact I was worried that Risa wouldn't be able to follow in Emi's footsteps but she's more than capable.
saw them at the Ottobar gig, and *shakes head*, the girl is an absolute machine as you put it. And a real sweetie, gave me a big smile, as did Naoko after the gig at the merch table. Risa just may have been the happiest person in the city that night.
I think Risa is great. I've seen them live three times with three different line-ups and this one is my favorite. I LOVE that Atsuko is playing bass now.
Risa is basically a controlled explosion in a dress. And she has a perpetual grin that is wider than her actual head. She signed my £10 note (only bit of paper I had) and it is the most precious thing to me
I've been a Shonen Knife fan since the early nineties, but just saw them live for the first time earlier this month (October 2016) when they kicked off their US tour in San Diego. So many fun songs. Hope they keep going for a long time.
Same here.
Atusko is the most friendly rock star I have ever met. She is very genuine...and still sells all the merch for the band. I would, just once, like to see Michie come back, even if it is only for one song. I also wish Etsuko, Ritsuko, and Emi would come back. I think Shonen Mates is a great backup band. Naoko is brilliant for keeping the band together for 35+ years now.
ShikataGaNai100 Atsuko signed my t-shirt. She is adorable.
This is such a great interview!
Shonen Knife es lo máximo en punk pop. Amo a estas mujeres japonesas. Las escucho y miro todos los días. Me gustó mucho la entrevista.
Seeing them tomorrow night in LA. Can't wait! Shonen Knife has been one of those bands I've had on my bucket list for a loong time!! Rock on Ladies!!!
They're still just as amazing as ever!
I love Shonen Knife
saw shonen knife a couple days ago, they were amazing :)
Great interview, it's still kind of weird seeing Naoko do most of the talking now, Michie used to be the most fluent during the 90's. but its so cool to see Atsuko back for the time being.
I like the current line up, that's not a slight on previous members, they have each bought something to SK. In fact I was worried that Risa wouldn't be able to follow in Emi's footsteps but she's more than capable.
Omaru1982 Risa is damn amazing. Just saw them last night and she was a machine.
saw them at the Ottobar gig, and *shakes head*, the girl is an absolute machine as you put it. And a real sweetie, gave me a big smile, as did Naoko after the gig at the merch table.
Risa just may have been the happiest person in the city that night.
Agreed, Risa was amazing at the show in Sellersville this year.
She rocked!
I think Risa is great. I've seen them live three times with three different line-ups and this one is my favorite. I LOVE that Atsuko is playing bass now.
Risa is basically a controlled explosion in a dress. And she has a perpetual grin that is wider than her actual head. She signed my £10 note (only bit of paper I had) and it is the most precious thing to me
love this interview,,,shonen are legends!..thanks.
Amazing: such a good band, and they started when they were only 5 years old! :)
Still so cool x
Naoko is 56 years old
...and, I am 67-years old and still rockin' my Fender Japan Jazz Bass and singing.
I wonder what Michie is up to nowadays.
Heart is racing!!!!
2 of the girls have only been there about 10 years.
Naoko and Atsuko are the Original members. Risa is the latest drummer and Atsuko moved bass after Ritsuko departed.
Kurt's dakinis.