Busdriver at Triple Rock

From Los Angeles, California

First Twin Cities show since since May 16, 2008 • First headlining show

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From last.fm:

Possessing a hyper-literate, intellectual style of rapping augmented with dizzying elocution that would tongue-tie even the fiercest auctioneer, Busdriver is eclectic and eccentric enough to cite vocalese jazz singer Jon Hendricks as a primary influence. Born Regan Farquhar, the Los Angeles MC was introduced to hip-hop culture early – his father wrote the screenplay to one of the earliest films focusing on hip-hop, Krush Groove. Read more about Busdriver on Last.fm.

From Los Angeles, California

First Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar

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From last.fm:

One of LA’s smartest young voices says the LA Times...which the artist suspects, may just be a covert way of saying LA is dumb. "Open" Mike Eagle wouldnt terribly mind, being born and raised in Chicago where the painful winters and his uppity grandparents kept him inside as a youth. He spent his formative years watching alternative music happen on MTV and hoping to one day be able to audition for the Native Tongues. Read more about Open Mike Eagle on Last.fm.

From Los Angeles, California

First Twin Cities show since since June 26, 2009 • First Triple Rock show • Fourth Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since November 2, 2008

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From last.fm:

Artist, songwriter, passionate performer with a hip hop lifestyle... ABSTRACT RUDE 1st hit the Los Angeles music scene back in '93 as a young teenager with an old soul. Longtime member of dance crew TRIBE UNIQUE, Abstract sprung into action under his 'big homies' umbrella, displaying his unique vocal talents while the Tribe would visually narrate his abstractions. They blew up talent shows and local showcases around L.A. & Hollywood, and eventually became known as A. Read more on Last.fm.