A Benefit for Haiti at First Ave
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 » Other shows: Coming Soon, Shows Will Be Here
First Avenue Mainroom • 7:00pm • 18+ • $20.00 adv | $20.00 door
More info at first-avenue.com
Added to calendar on Jan 28
Muja Messiah
From Minneapolis
First show since since December 16, 2009 • First Mainroom show since August 14, 2009 • 25th show on MN Live's calendar since June 22, 2006
From last.fm:
A rapper out of Minneapolis, he has been described as lyrically abrasive. From his myspace, "Self-described as lyrically "abrasive," Minnesota native Muja Messiah has verbally accosted his way into the national spotlight. "Since forever" is how long he dates his rapping career, but it wasn't until recently by way of his underground hit "Patriot Act" that Muja Messiah earned national notoriety. "The song's brazen critique of President Bush and American foreign and domestic policies — "I'm supposed to be threatened by al Qaeda when I was always afraid of America first... Read more about Muja Messiah on Last.fm.
Toki Wright
From Minneapolis
First show since since November 21, 2009 • 16th show on MN Live's calendar since January 5, 2007
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.
Sims
From Minneapolis
First show since since October 31, 2009 • First Mainroom show since October 1, 2006 • 20th show on MN Live's calendar since March 26, 2006
From last.fm:
The most well known Sims is part of the Doomtree collective and is a prominent up-and-coming figure on the underground hiphop scene. He released his first full length album in July 2005, Lights Out Paris. He released False Hopes 14 in 2009. In 2011, he released Bad Time Zoo to critical acclaim. There is another artist known as SIMS, who is the creator of RAS (Respectful Alliance of Souldierz) a multi-cultural hiphopcru. Read more about SiMs on Last.fm.
I Self Devine
From Minneapolis
First show since since January 22, 2010 • 21st show on MN Live's calendar since April 24, 2005
From last.fm:
Born in 1972 in Los Angeles, California, I Self Devine exists as a testament of survival. Raised in the brutal streets during the gang and government funded crack epidemic, he strived for understanding and deeper meaning to life's movement. His father, once a member of the Solidad Brothers, taught and exposed him to the underbelly of society. In 1980, when I Self was only eight years old, his dad left him and his mother on Christmas day. Read more about I Self Devine on Last.fm.
Freeway
From Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
First Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar
From last.fm:
There is more than one artist with the name Freeway: The first is: 1. Leslie Edward Pridgen (born March 24, 1977), better known by his stage name Freeway, is an American rapper. Freeway a.k.a. Philly Freeway began rapping while in high school. He later met fellow rapper Beanie Sigel, who would be signed to Roc-A-Fella and later help Freeway get a contract with the record label. Freeway became one of the label's most visible artists after making his first appearance on The Dynasty: Roc La Familia in 2000 and appearing on several other Roc releases before putting out his solo album... Read more about Freeway on Last.fm.
Jake One
From London, United Kingdom
Only Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar
Sage Francis
From Providence, Rhode Island
First Twin Cities show since since March 27, 2009 • Fifth 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.
B.Dolan
From Hanton City, Rhode Island
First Twin Cities show since since March 27, 2009 • Third Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since September 18, 2008
From last.fm:
Thanks to the release of his latest single "FILM THE POLICE" B. DOLAN has experienced a considerable boost to an already noteworthy career. A viral phenomenon, the single and video have gained 100,000+ views a day in two weeks, and endorsements from a slew of celebrities and press that include Michael Moore, Billy Bragg, Jay Smooth, Killer Mike, El-P, and the Central International websites of both the #Occupy and Anonymous movement. Read more about B. Dolan on Last.fm.
Brother Ali
From Minneapolis
First show since since November 21, 2009 • 12th show on MN Live's calendar since June 2, 2005
From last.fm:
Originally born into hip-hop through break dancing, Brother Ali has been one with the mic since he first heard Miilkbone on record. A student of Hip-Hop's golden age, Ali's music ranges from purpose to passionate, yet always soulful and true to the boastful heritage of hip hop culture. An emcee, producer, host and overall party-starter, Brother Ali's talents are a well-defined addition to the Rhymesayers family. Read more about Brother Ali on Last.fm.
Bk-One
From Minneapolis
First show since since November 21, 2009 • Sixth show on MN Live's calendar since December 16, 2005
From last.fm:
BK-One's love of music has been a lifelong affair. From an early age, he studied classical piano and jazz theory, taught himself to play the vibraphone, and began collecting records. Before he was old enough to get into clubs, BK was touring the country as a vibes player in a jazz band and experimenting with multiple genres alongside local music veterans. After moving to Minneapolis in 1996, BK wasted no time finding a place for himself in the local hip hop scene. Read more about BK-One on Last.fm.