^{Shu Nakamura, known as Ninjaman, is a Brooklyn-based Japanese guitarist, recording artist, and multi-instrumentalist. With a unique blend of technical mastery and soulful expression, he crafts music that transcends genres. As a seasoned producer and dedicated music teacher, Shu brings creativity and expertise to every project—whether on stage, in the studio, or in the classroom. Discover the sound of Ninjaman and experience music like never before.}

News & Shows

• ^{_{Tuesday -October 28, 2025
  Live @ Otto’s Shrunken Head– Didi Champain – starts @7pm~}}
• ^{_{Sunday -October 5, 2025
  Live @ Young Ethel’s– the Ninja Libra Party with S.N.B. – starts @3pm~}}
• ^{_{Wednesday -October 1, 2025
  Live @Rockafeller Rainbow Room– with Niamh Hyland – starts @7pm~}}
• ^{_{Wednesday -September 24, 2025
  Live @Berlin– Stephanie & Double Knit Players – starts @7:30pm~}}
• ^{_{Saturday -September 20, 2025
  Live @ Young Ethel’s– Pete’s Music Event – starts @3pm~}}
• ^{_{Sunday -September 14, 2025
  Live @Tenri Cultural Institute– Jaquwa 911 Memorial – starts @3pm~}}
• ^{_{Sunday -August 24, 2025
  Live @ Baker Falls– Stephanie & Double Knit Players – starts @8pm~}}
• ^{_{Saturday -August 16, 2025
  Live @ Young Ethel’s– the Ninja Matinee Show with S.N.B. – starts @3pm~}}
• ^{_{Saturday -July 26, 2025
  Live @ Tango Cafe – Karen Hudson’s L.R. Tribute – starts @6pm~}}
• ^{_{Tuesday -July 22, 2025
  Live @ Mercury Lounge – S.N.B. (Shu Nakamura Band) – starts @6:30pm~}}
• ^{_{Tuesday -July 16, 2025
  Live @ Sid Gold – Shu Nakamura (Serve the Song) – starts @7pm~}}
• ^{_{Saturday -July 12, 2025
  Live @ Dear Mama– with Hotel Chaos– starts @3pm~}}
• ^{_{Saturday -June 21, 2025
  Live @ Young Ethel’s– Smudge Fest. with S.N.B. – starts @5pm~}}
• ^{_{Friday -June 20, 2025
  Live @ Otto’s Shrunken Head– Staphanie Marie – starts @9pm~}}
• ^{_{Saturday -June 14, 2025
  Live @ NY Irish Center– with Niamh Hyland – starts @6pm~}}
• ^{_{Frirday -June 13, 2025
  Live @ Young Ethel’s– Shu Nakamura at Happy Hour Sad Song – starts @6pm~}}
• ^{_{Wednesday -May 28, 2025
  Live @ Dear Mama– with Bobby Bonhomme – starts @4pm~}}
• ^{_{Sunday -May 25, 2025
  Live @ Brooklyn Firefly– Shu Nakamura (ft. Derek Cheever) at We’re Hear! Event – starts @3pm~}}
• ^{_{Saturday -May 24, 2025
  Live @ Young Ethel’s– the Ninja Matinee Show with S.N.B. – starts @3pm~}}
• ^{_{Sunday -May 15, 2025
  Live @ Dear Mama– with Hotel Chaos– starts @3pm~}}
• ^{_{Saturday -May 11, 2025
  Live @ Caveat, NYC– Double Knit Players – starts @3pm~}}
• ^{_{Saturday -April 26, 2025
  Live @ Young Ethel’s– the Ninja Matinee Show with S.N.B. – starts @3pm~}}
• ^{_{Tuesday -April 15, 2025
  Live @ Young Ethel’s– Shu Nakamura Band – starts @9pm~}}
• ^{_{Friday -April 11, 2025
  Live @ the Waylon– with Katie Curley – starts @9pm~}}
• ^{_{Sunday -April 6, 2025
  Live @ Dear Mama– with Hotel Chaos– starts @3pm~}}
• ^{_{Friday -March 22, 2025
  Live @ Tunia, Colombia– with American String Conspiracy – starts @7pm~}}
• ^{_{Friday -March 21, 2025
  Live @ Silvia, Colombia– with American String Conspiracy – starts @7pm~}}
• ^{_{Friday -March 14, 2025
  Live @ Swing the Teapot– with Niamh Hyland – starts @7pm~}}
• ^{_{Friday -March 7, 2025
  Live @ Shrine– with Phil Gammage – starts @10pm~}}
• ^{_{Sunday -March 2, 2025
  Live @ Young Ethel’s– the Ninja Matinee Show with Baikin – starts @3pm~}}
• ^{_{Sunday -February 23, 2025
  Live @ Young Ethel’s– with Stephanie M. Hall – starts @3pm~}}
• ^{_{Sunday -February 16, 2025
  Live @ Dear Mama– with Hotel Chaos– starts @2:30pm~}}
• ^{_{Sunday -January 19, 2025
  Live @ Lucky – with Karen Hudson – starts @8pm~}}
• ^{_{Sunday -January 12, 2025
  Live @ Young Ethel’s – the Ninja Matinee Show – starts @3pm~}}
• ^{_{Sunday -December 29, 2024
  Live @ Young Ethel’s – the Ninja Matinee Show – starts @3pm~}}
• ^{_{Saturday -December 21, 2024
  Live @ Suchi Ann – Daimyos & Tama – starts @9pm~}}
• ^{_{Monday -December 16, 2024
  Live @ Metropolitan Club – Niamh Highland – starts @5pm~}}
• ^{_{Sunday -December 15, 2024
  Live @ Young Ethel’s – the Ninja Matinee Show – starts @3pm~}}
• ^{_{Saturday -December 14, 2024
  Live @ Young Ethel’s – Katie Curley’s X’mas Show – starts @6pm~}}