"How good are they LIVE?" in the last 12 months on 100 (as of 9/15/25)
79
%
Based on
4
critic concert reviews
Real Live Certified
Artists are "Real Live Certified" if their live shows have broad critical acclaim
Critics Consensus
Based on 58 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Shonen Knife is rated as an impressive live performer, with many notable strengths. Shonen Knife concert reviews describe live shows and performances as colorful, career-spanning, crowd-pleasing, pleasing, enjoyable, effortless, and infectious.
How long are their concerts?
How long are Shonen Knife concerts? Shonen Knife concerts usually last from 45 minutes to up to two hours.
How much to book?
On tour
Sellersville Theatre, Sellersville, PA, United States, (September 27); Grog Shop, Cleveland Heights, OH, United States, (October 2); Meow Wolf, Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States, (October 11); The Roxy, Los Angeles, United States, (October 16); The Ritz, San Jose, CA, United States, (October 18); Star Theater, Portland, United States, (October 24);
all-female band from Osaka, Japan started in 1981 and since then making punk, garage and pop music. They cite as their main influences 60s garage rock girl groups and punk rock such as Ramones.
Shonen Knife brought their sweet, bubblegum-punk-rock sound to Whammy Bar last night, effortlessly showing that after almost 38 years and 22 albums, theyre still as gorgeously irresistible and enjoyable as ever.
