Shovel Knight Live: Steel Thy Concert announced as the legendary Shovel Knight series heads to New York and Los Angeles

SOHO Live :

Tokyo, Japan, September 3rd, 2024 - SOHO Live, the Tokyo-based live music company specialising in creating and presenting live concerts of the most memorable video game and anime music, is delighted to announce Shovel Knight Live: Steel Thy Concert, an epic musical celebration of a decade of digging, arranged by Grammy award-winning artist Charlie Rosen, and Shovel Knight’s irrepressible composer Jake Kaufman.

Fans in New York and Los Angeles will be taken on an adventure worthy of the blue burrower himself, taking in beloved tunes from the Shovel Knight series transformed into a live orchestral and rock ensemble. There will be a live conversation with the developers behind the indie-mega hit that celebrates its ten-year anniversary this year. Additionally there will be an opportunity to meet members of the Yacht Club Games team exclusive to VIP ticket holders.

Attendees at both shows can look forward to a two-hour intimate celebration of a decade of digging featuring the most beloved tunes from the legendary Shovel Knight series. Our live orchestral and rock ensemble will take you on an adventure through the game’s melodies and themes, with vibrant arrangements by the Grammy award-winning artist Charlie Rosen and Shovel Knight’s irrepressible composer Jake Kaufman, with HD gameplay footage shown on screen. Songs to look forward to include Strike the Earth!, The Magic Mirror, and High Above the Land, performed by a 10-piece band led by Charlie Rosen, leader of The 8-Bit Big Band.

“I am incredibly honored to realize this incredible chip-tune soundtrack live! It is some of the most inventive and vibrant composing I have ever heard in a video game, and translating it to live instruments will be an incredible thrill both to write and perform!! I can't wait for fans of Shovel Knight (myself included) to hear these amazing melodies brought to life on stage!” -Charlie Rosen

"I'm so hyped to hear Shovel Knight's music played live since the original chiptune tracks were written with real instruments in mind!" - Jake Kaufman

Show Dates

Tickets can be purchased from shovelknightconcert.com. Follow Yacht Club Games on social media platforms @YachtClubGames and sign up to the Yacht Club Games newsletter for the latest updates.

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Media Kit: https://bit.ly/ShovelKnightConcert

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRQG8RvaeUw

Contact: [email protected]

About Yacht Club Games:

Founded in 2013 and based in Los Angeles, California, Yacht Club Games is a collective of fun-loving gaming geniuses known for their nostalgic and innovative approach to video games. They first made waves with their pixel-perfect adventure, Shovel Knight, which includes Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope (2014), Shovel Knight: Plague of Shadows (2015), Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment (2017), Shovel Knight: King of Cards (2019), and Shovel Knight Showdown (2019). Always seeking new challenges, they ventured into fresh genres with the puzzle adventure Shovel Knight: Pocket Dungeon (2021) and the roguelite platformer Shovel Knight Dig (2022), each of which continues to evolve with ongoing content. Their latest project, Mina the Hollower, is set to be another fun and challenging game that delights with levity and charm. At Yacht Club Games, the team values hard work, sets high expectations, and follows a unique path, undeterred by trends.

About SOHO Live:

SOHO Live is a Tokyo-based live music company that specializes in producing concerts featuring iconic soundtracks from popular media franchises such as the recent sell-out tour for Stardew Valley’s, Festival of Seasons. Collaborating with major game and anime companies, award-winning artists, and renowned composers, SOHO Live has played a pivotal role in the global rise of video game and anime concerts, bringing countless productions to live audiences across five continents. For more information, visit soho-live.com.