Sage Francis at Triple Rock
Friday, February 17, 2012 » Other shows: Coming Soon, Shows Will Be Here
Triple Rock Social Club • 8:00pm • 18+ • $17
Added to calendar on Oct 26
Sage Francis
From Providence, Rhode Island
First Twin Cities show since since May 21, 2010 • First Triple Rock show • Seventh Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since October 15, 2005
From last.fm:
Paul "Sage" Francis (born November 18, 1976 in Miami, Florida) is a hip-hop artist based in Providence, Rhode Island. Noted for his intense flow and sharp wit, Francis has won acclaim both as a freestyle battler and as an unapologetic, intellectual lyricist. Francis uses a broad emotional palette to address a wide range of personal, cultural, and political issues. His unconventional style and persona have given him crossover appeal, but at the same time alienated some hip-hop listeners. Read more about Sage Francis on Last.fm.
Kristoff Krane
From Minnesota
First Twin Cities show since since October 21, 2011 • First Triple Rock show since June 18, 2010 • 35th Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since May 17, 2007
From last.fm:
Whether rapping over a beat, singing over a piano, or creating a song, live, through a loop-pedal with his audience, Kristoff Krane has branded his live performance as an experience bound to resonate with something deeper than our ego desires. Krane originally began honing his craft as a vocal portraitist in Abzorbr. Later a more established Krane became a co-contributor in two prominent Minneapolis hip hop groups... Read more about Kristoff Krane on Last.fm.
Added to bill on Nov 29
Metermaids
From Brooklyn, New York
Only Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar
From last.fm:
METERMAIDS, a Brooklyn-based duo consisting of emcees Sentence and Swell, often refer to themselves as “the Bad News Bears of hip-hop.” However, after teaming up with the X-Ecutioners DJ Rob Swift, receiving production from Grammy Award Winner 9th WONDER, and pulling in vocal contributions from indie-hop legends SAGE FRANCIS & BUCK 65, their “ROOFTOP SHAKE” LP is set to turn that self-deprecation on its head. Read more about Metermaids on Last.fm.
Added to bill on Nov 29