Legendary KRS-ONE and Slum Village at First Ave

Tuesday, July 19, 2011 » Other shows: Coming Soon, Shows Will Be Here

First Avenue Mainroom • 9:00pm • 18+ • $33.50 adv | $40 door

More info at first-avenue.com

Added to calendar on Jul 6

KRS-ONE

From New York

Only Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar

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From last.fm:

KRS-One (born Lawrence Parker on August 20, 1965 in Park Slope, Brooklyn, New York) is an American hip-hop MC. Over his career he has been known by several pseudonyms, including Kris Parker, KRS One, KRS-ONE (as given at his site), The Blastmaster and The Teacha. KRS-One is an acronym for "Knowledge Reigns Supreme Over Nearly Everybody". KRS-One is a significant figure in the hip hop community and is often referenced in works by other hip hop artists and critics as being the 'essence' of an MC and one of the greatest to ever hold the mic. Read more about KRS-One on Last.fm.

Added to bill on Jul 18

Slum Village

From Michigan

First Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar

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From last.fm:

When Slum Village emerged in the late 1990s, the highly regarded Detroit trio of T3, Baatin and Jay Dee made a startling admission: their group was a liquid association with members coming and going during the group's evolution. True to their word, Slum Village has already gone through a number of line-up changes. Rapper-producer Jay Dee left after the group's first national album, 2000's Fantastic, Vol. Read more about Slum Village on Last.fm.

First show since since June 25, 2011 • First Mainroom show since September 17, 2010 • First show supporting a touring headliner since August 21, 2009 • 28th show on MN Live's calendar since January 5, 2007

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From last.fm:

Raised in a Buddhist household, immersing himself in Black history, world culture, and community work, Toki Wright's awareness of the diverse world we live in is translated through his content driven music. He has taken paths that run the gamut from a non-profit youth organization in North Minneapolis to work with war-affected children in Northern Uganda. As an artist, Wright's travels have taken him throughout the United States and Canada as support and hypeman for Brother Ali. Other performance credits include Soundset, Coachella, CMJ, Bumbershoot , Paid Dues, Scribble Jam, and SXSW. Read more about Toki Wright on Last.fm.