Tsugaru shamisen ensemble · Est. 2006
MonstersofShamisen
Twenty years of thunder on three strings.
A passionate experience of Tsugaru shamisen on stage
Monsters of Shamisen brings together national tournament winners and enthusiastic players from the United States and Japan in a high-energy shamisen stage performance.
Founded by Masahiro Nitta, Kevin Kmetz and Mike Penny, all award winners at Japan's national Tsugaru shamisen tournaments.
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Stage Show
Our full stage show, with up to ten players.
6–10 Monsters · 30–45 minutes
Ensemble Set
A shorter set with three to five players, for smaller spaces or tighter schedules.
3–5 Monsters · 20–30 minutes
We quote each event separately. Set length depends on how many players you book.
Formats and technical requirements"Yeah, it's a folk instrument. But the Monsters of Shamisen rock it."
The Monsters
The roster of all Monsters.
Similar to other musical groups in Japan, members of Monsters of Shamisen have joined the group over time, and each performance draws its lineup from that circle. Member availability depends on performance location and budget.
Meet the Monsters
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