Ichi-Bons w/ Queens & Kings @ Monarch Tavern, Saturday

Those Ichi-Bons are back rockin' up a storm at the Monarch Tavern with Queens & Kings opening at 8 pm.

Tickets for the Ichi-Bons show at the Monarch Tavern tonight are $22.50 advance. Get 'em quick right here. 

Ichi-Bons a Go-Go film screening & live performance @ Royal Theatre, April 26

Tickets are selling fast for the Toronto premiere of Mario Cuzic's doc Ichi-Bons A Go-Go at The Royal Theatre on Sunday, April 26.

Here's the scoop...

Ichi-Bons a Go-Go is a documentary by filmmaker Mario Cuzic about Toronto garage rockabillies The Ichi-Bons and their Japanese tours. It is the first time since COVID that Hideki (Bass) and Mamoru (Guitar/Vocals) have been back to their home country of Japan. We hear of the significance of the tour and the influence it had on all 3 members of the band. A Rock 'n' Roll story about returning home.

Get tickets for the Toronto premiere screening of Ichi-Bons a Go-Go and performance at The Royal Theatre (608 College) on Sunday, April 26 at 7 pm right here. Watch the trailer below. 

Toast 10 years of The Shameful Tiki Toronto w/ Ichi-Bons @ Shameful Tiki, Friday

Should be a swingin' 10th anniversary party at the Shameful Tiki (777 Queen St. W) tonight with T.O.'s own Ichi-Bons at 9 pm!

Mamoru Banzai rocks Mossop's Social House, Wednesday

Ichi-Bons guitar slinger Mamoru Banzai hits Mossop's Social House (56 Yonge) for two sets (6:30 pm and 8 pm)

Sez Mamoru... 

"On Wednesday, November 26th, I will be playing 2 sets (6:30 pm & 8 pm) of electrified country blues at Mossop's Social House! No cover. Come by for some cocktails, food and music!" 

You can reserve a table at Mossop's right here. Watch Mamoru in action right here and over here. Those Ichi-Bons play the Shameful Tiki's 10th Anniversary Party at 777 Queen St. West on Friday (November 28). Watch Mamoru and his Ichi-Bons get down Dick Dale-style with a special guest in Paris below. 

One For The Weekend: Ron Thompson & His Rowdy Guitar

The oft-comped instro ripper "Switchblade" by Ron Thompson (err... Bazleman?) was covered by Toronto's Ichi-Bons in 2023.

Ichi-Bons are releasing a new single.. "Still On Zero"

Toronto's Ichi-Bons are putting out their fab new single "Still On Zero" b/w "Back Alley Stroll" via Rollin Records here.. 

Ichi-Bons, Kewpie Dolls @ Monarch Tavern, Saturday

Saturday's Monarch Tavern throwdown featuring Toronto's Ichi-Bons & Kewpie Dolls is now sold out. Check the clips. 

Ichi-Bons issue rippin' new single "Snake Eyes" b/w "Watusi Zombie" Sept 13

Toronto's Ichi-Bons cut their latest single at London's famed Toe Rag Studio with Pat Panioty & Liam Watson. Get it right here.

LA LOM, Ichi Bons rock Longboat Hall, Friday

LA LOM join Toronto's own Ichi-Bons for a trio throwdown at Longboat Hall on Friday night which is now sold out!

The Damned with Ichi-Bons @ Danforth Music Hall, Monday

The Damned – with Captain Sensible, Dave Vanian, Paul Gray and Rat Scabies – are joined by Toronto's Ichi-Bons on Monday.

Ichi-Bons' swank "Leopard Skin" single due in mid-May

Toronto's mighty Ichi-Bons are releasing "Leopard Skin" – with sleeve art by Naoya Muga – on Rollin Records.

Here's the scoop from Ichi-Bons HQ...

We are thrilled for our next 45s, written together with Paul Sheahan from Sirocco Bros. 

Due out mid-May on Rollin Records. 

Recorded at Toe Rag Studios. Engineered and Mixed by Liam Watson and produced by Pat Panioty. Snazzy sleeve art courtesy of Naoya Muga. 

Listen to a preview clip of "Leopard Skin" followed by some footage of Ichi-Bons performing "Leopard Skin" as part of the Welcome To Hipsville show at the Owls Club on May 11th. 

 

Tokyo's TsuShiMaMiRe & Ichi Bons rock The Rivoli, Friday

TsuShiMaMiRe play a sold-out show at Rivoli on Friday with Ichi-Bons & Kingdom Of Birds. Check the clips!

NYC's harp-wailin' Daddy Long Legs w/ Ichi-Bons & Catl @ Lee's Palace, Friday

Daddy Long Legs are joined by Toronto's Ichi-Bons and Catl for a rip-snortin' triple bill at Lee's Palace on Friday – don't miss it! 

Get tickets for Catl's show with Daddy Long Legs & Ichi-Bons at Lee's Palace on Feb 9 right here. 

Japan's garage trio The 5.6.7.8's tear up The Horseshoe, Thursday

The 5.6.7.8's highly anticipated Toronto show with The Ichi-Bons at The Horseshoe tonight is sold out. Beware of fake tickets! 

Catl announces show with the Ichi-Bons @ Monarch Tavern, Nov 19

Tickets are on sale now for Catl's throwdown with the Ichi-Bons at Toronto's Monarch Tavern (12 Clinton)  – get 'em right here.