Book the Monsters
A shamisen ensemble for your stage
Monsters of Shamisen performs at corporate events, festivals, conventions and large private events. Every show is shamisen only, played by a lineup drawn from the Monsters.
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Performance formats
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.
Attire
You choose how the ensemble dresses.
- Formal Kimono
- Western Suit
- Casual Aloha
Good to know
- Where we travel
- Performers are based in the United States and Japan and are available worldwide. Travel from either country depends on the event budget.
- The lineup
- Each show has its own lineup. You book Monsters of Shamisen, not an individual player.
- The music
- The live show is shamisen only. Our albums use fusion arrangements with Western instruments, which are not part of the live show.
Looking for shamisen with Western instruments? Visit Waves of Harmony.
Technical requirements
- One armless chair per performer
- One microphone per performer
- For Formal Kimono performances: a greenroom with mirrors and a clothes hanger
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