On Nov 15 th my group of friends who many of them have never heard of SK until I sold them on the concept had arrived..
Note that the Patriots and Colts were playing some damb fool game so a few Ladies were hooked to the Tv in the bar..

 

 At 9PM The Needy visions and at 10 pm Jeff and the Neigborhood ran through thier sets and I honestly did not pay attention
they had their people and I gave them the space...I focused on the sales table...I noticed the Japanese lady selling the
CDs and shirts was the ELF dressed person from the 2007 tour ..We sparked a small conversation and I proceeded to spend $$$

 


on Shirts,Towels, Wrist guards and A Juiet Dagger CD and another Copy of Super Group..As I went to the truck to load it with
my purchase I could not help top notice My band in the Dodge van out front comming and going like quiet Cats...I didnt interupt

 


Sk seemed to be in their world of cell phone docked PCs and Proceeded to go back in...
 Around 11pm the neigborhood cleared the stage and Some guy began to set up for SK...I informed my group of friends that  stage right will be
the position and we moved forward and dropped anchor...I said this is the place..I got some looks but I enforced the thought that Naoko will be feet from us.

 


 I found it so amusing that Etsuko came and went adjusting the drums and Streaching on the stage and nobody said a thing..Like watching your neighboors
cat walk though the yard...You see and look but what can you say...Its a cat..What is she up to but you say nothing...
 At some point after 11:15 pm the song Mango Juice was played over the house PA and Naoko,Ritsuko and Etsuko came on the little stage..Naoko & Ritsuko both picked up

their guitars and tuned up looking at their Boss Tuning boxes for a minute or so then the Majic began...

 

Naoko,Ritsuko and Etsuko plowed through the songs and the crowd seemed to just suck it up...What I found was they were so clean sounding and so
in control..Yes this was 20X nights into their tour but they didnt have the did that done that sound nor the looking at the Watch attitude...
Naoko did some converation with the crowd along with Ritsuko...Near the end Atsuko came out and did a round of Fruits and Vegetables...
It all seemed to come to an end so fast..

 Whats funny is as soon as Naoko finished the Set I had my lady friend reach over and grab the Set list..It all came to an end so fast...

 


By the way the same friend poped the poster from the Ladies room too...She was not an SK fan at all but was totally impessed
that i think I won her over to the Fun side...
Naoko Ritsuko and Etsuko went to the table in front to sign stuff and I positioned myself..At some point I pulled out the war Chest
and asked them to sign some stuff...I found them to be polite and very Quiet and they signed my stuff...Naoko seemed amused at my things to sign
and my friend Tom noticed Etstuko and Ritsuko seemed have the ( hmmmm this guy is nuts look ) but I could not help myself...

 


I understand that there Japanese females and very Inclusive plus they have done this way to much to be Phased by some nut like me.

 Whats funny is Atsuko was in the back loading Mic cables with some young kid..I went back and asked her to sign some pictures and she said Shure...
Lets go back to 1997 or so on the DVD "Blast off when she said (I LIKE RINGO )! Thats it...Well Her English is great and she seemed to be very animated..
The conversation seemed to go into the world of Tamiya RC cars with the young kid and I forgot to get her to sign my Yamaha Guitar pick guard...
At that point she was boxing up things and was pushing an amp out the door...The young floor guy then gave me the Audio board run sheet..I was Impressed
At that point I hit Naoko up for another round of sighning things...She had the Look of "OK" and didnt seemed to be phased at all...

It was around 1am and our band was out the door and packing the Dodge van out front...I would say It was a total success and A total positive
Impact on a Shonen Knife Fan.,

 In reality I understand its a buisness and alot of work for the Band to crush 30 cities in 35 days but they never came across like it was
a pain nor the attitude other bands ive encountered in the past...

I look at my autographed guitar and pictures and think Postive thoughts and A great adventure to see and meet Shonen Knife...

 


 


To put it in the Words of Astronaut Alan Bean on the Apollo 12 moon mission when it finished "Is that all there is???"

Im Affraid so...I saw my Band and came home with some Artifacts...Like going to the moon and collecting rocks
I can only ask...When are we going back !

I can only hope in A few years...

Naoko Ritsuko Estuko Atsuko and the Nice Lady selling the T shirts...We wait for your return...

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Wheres Naoko Now ?

Heres the link to read Naoko's Daily Blog...Use the Google Translator

http://www.shonenknife.net/blog/?cat=4





Shonen Knife's web page

http://www.shonenknife.net/



I cant believe its already here...Feels like I was at the Great Scott Yesterday Buying tickets but it was months ago now...
Are we Ready...Yes..

 Gang we want reports and pictures from you.. Were a Small Fan CLub but we have Proven we are interactive and Functional...
 Martin will be the 1st I know to See them in Toronto but there has to be sombody out there before him...
I have some Friends at Arris in Portland going too...
California has Steve and Tim..
Down South is Richard , John ,Cannable and Betty...
New York..Keith...Are you Going ???


Martins Review !!!

The crowd picked Cobra vs. Mongoose, we wanted to rock, & boy did Shonen Knife ever do just that! Ritsuko Naoko & Etsuko hair flying blew the house away!

If this is paradise I’m staying!

The band & audience were one thanks to Shonen Knife’s unique rock & roll.

An outstanding show from an outstanding band.

They were gracious enough to stay awhile & sign autographs & let us fans take a few pictures with them. Its there sincerity that makes us fans a loyal lot.

It was a perfect evening thanks to Naoko Etsuko & Ritsuko,

This amazing, hard working band has many miles to go as they travel into the U.S. for the next leg of their tour.

Gods speed to Shonen Knife, the little band that makes a big sound!

 

 

Things to buy...English Fun Fun Fun

 




 




 




 


 Oct 16 2009 8:00P Santos Party House New York, New York
 Oct 17 2009 8:00P Cornell University Ithaca, New York
Oct 18 2009 8:00P Horseshoe Tavern Toronto
Oct 19 2009 8:00P Magic Stick Detroit, Michigan
Oct 20 2009 8:00P Bottom Lounge Chicago, Illinois
Oct 21 2009 8:00P 7th Street Entry Minneapolis, Minnesota
Oct 23 2009 8:00P The Badlander Missoula, Montana
Oct 24 2009 9:30P Tractor Tavern Seattle, Washington
Oct 25 2009 8:00P Biltmore Cabaret Vancouver, British Columbia
Oct 26 2009 8:00P The Nightlight Bellingham, Washington
 Oct 27 2009 8:00P Doug Fir Lounge Portland, Oregon
 Oct 29 2009 8:00P Rickshaw Stop San Francisco, California
Oct 30 2009 8:00P Blank Club San Jose, California
Oct 31 2009 9:30P The Cellar Door Visalia, California
Nov 1 2009 9:00P Uptown Oakland, California
Nov 2 2009 8:00P Echo Los Angeles, California
Nov 3 2009 8:00P Casbah San Diego, California
Nov 4 2009 8:00P Plush Tucson, Arizona
Nov 6 2009 8:00P Sam’s Burger Joint San Antonio, Texas
 Nov 7 2009 8:00P Fun Fun Fun Festival Austin, Texas
Nov 8 2009 8:00P Numbers Nightclub Houston, Texas
Nov 10 2009 8:00P Spanish Moon Baton Rouge, Louisiana
 Nov 11 2009 8:00P Hi Tone Memphis, Tennessee
Nov 12 2009 8:30P THE EARL Atlanta, Georgia
 Nov 13 2009 8:00P Plaza Bowl Richmond, Virginia
Nov 14 2009 8:00P Maxwells Hoboken, New Jersey
 Nov 15 2009 9:00P Great Scotts Allston
Nov 16 2009 9:00P Johnny Brenda’s Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nov 17 2009 9:00P Brooklyn Bowl Brookyn, New York
Nov 18 2009 8:00P Mohawk Place Buffalo, New York

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