Shonen Knife

Gigs · Cambridge

Shonen Knife

Friday 18 June 2027 · Doors 19:00

Portland Arms, Cambridge

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Shonen Knife is on Friday 18 June 2027 at Portland Arms, Cambridge, with doors at 19:00. Tickets start at £22.60, including the booking fee.

Shonen Knife - from Osaka, Japan - formed in 1981 by sisters Naoko and Atsuko. Long before terms like 'riot girrrl' 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. Price includes a 50p venue levy

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