^{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

• ^{_{Saturday -June 21, 2025
  Live @ Young Ethel’s– Smudge Fest. with S.N.B. – starts @5pm~}}
• ^{_{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~}}