Sad news about DMBQ/Shonen Knife...

[Blane]

from toddpnyc

"Hello

It is with a lot of grief and weariness that I announce that tonite's DMBQ

and friends show @ Club Exit has been cancelled following a tragic car

accident today.

DMBQ's van rolled from I-95 in Delaware en route from Baltimore to Brooklyn

this afternoon. All members of the band have been hospitalized, as well as

Michelle Cable from Panache Magazine and booking, who has been managing

their tour.

Mana "China" Nishiura did not survive the accident. China was DMBQ's

drummer, as well as the drummer in Shonen Knife. China will be missed.

Michelle Cable is conscious following surgery for a head injury. The other

members of DMBQ are stable but sedated and are expected to recover.

That's all the information I have.

None of the bands tonite nor I felt up to a rock show following the news.

We are tentatively planning to continue with tomorrow's show @ Kingsland

Tavern as a benefit to cover DMBQ's travel and medical expenses. If the

bands and I decide we can't go through with the show, I'll send out a

cancellation.

Thank you for you support and your understanding.

Todd"

[shainhouse]

that sucks. RIP Mana Nishiura.