I went to see Shonen Knife in Shindaita– they are touring to promote their new album “Free Time”.  It was such a fun concert.  The crowd was really rowdy (even trying to crowd surf in that tiny tiny club) and knew all the lyrics.  The girls themselves were so full of energy.  I don’t know if I’ve ever seen a group that was so obviously having fun on stage.  Ettchan the drummer had a constant huge grin on her face (and looks adorable in her long newly fringed blonde locks.)  Despite the ubergirly outfits, glitter on their faces, and lighthearted lyrics, when it comes to rocking, these girls mean serious business.  They’ve been playing these pastel-colored instruments for 28 years, impressing even Kurt Cobain, after all.  When I’m 49, I’d be happy to be half as awesome as Naoko (yes she’s 49!)- what an amazing woman.

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