Brother Ali at First Ave
Saturday, August 19, 2006 » Other shows: Coming Soon, Shows Will Be Here
First Avenue Mainroom • 5:00pm • All Ages • $13
Added to calendar on May 26
Brother Ali
From Minneapolis
First show since since December 16, 2005 • First Mainroom show since July 22, 2005 • Fourth 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.
Truthmaze
From Minneapolis
First show since since June 22, 2006 • First Mainroom show • Third show on MN Live's calendar since March 4, 2006
Lirica Secreta
Young Plucky
Only Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar
Carnage
From Minneapolis
First show since since March 27, 2005 • First Mainroom show • Third show on MN Live's calendar since March 27, 2005
From last.fm:
A multi-task expert by nature, Terrell Woods A.K.A Carnage The Executioner is widely recognized for his mind-numbing lyrical dexterity, abnormal freestyling ability, boundless energy on both stage & songs, and uncanny knack to compose musical symphonies with his mouth through human beat boxing. Years of performing locally & touring nationally, as well as collaborating with countless musicians from all genres has contributed to Carnage's constant progression. Read more on Last.fm
Desdamona
From Minneapolis
First show since since July 1, 2006 • Ninth show on MN Live's calendar since March 27, 2005
From last.fm:
Desdamona is the premiere female hip hop and spoken word artist in the Midwest. A FIVE time Minnesota Music Award winner for Best Spoken Word Artist (2000, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006). What about 2001 and 2002, you might ask? The award didn't exist those two years. It is clear that Desdamona's potent poetry and fierce hip hop delivery have been an invariable force. Making her mark not only in the Twin Cities, Desdamona has graced some of America's most famous stages including The Hollywood Bowl, The Green Mill in Chicago... Read more about Desdamona on Last.fm.
Ill Chemistry
From Minneapolis
First show on MN Live's calendar
From last.fm:
"Ill Chemistry" combines Desdamona's soulful, complex & thought provoking lyrics with Carnage's cleverly-executed, multi-angular beatbox skills and occassional off-the-wall rhyming to deliver a raw sound in an energetic & engaging live Hip Hop show that has traveled throughout the Midwest and East Coast! Ill Chemistry was born in 2005 and in 2006 the duo was nominated for the MN Music Award for Best Hip Hop Group. Read more about Ill Chemistry on Last.fm.