Toki Wright at First Ave
Friday, June 8, 2007 » Other shows: Coming Soon, Shows Will Be Here
First Avenue Mainroom • 8:00pm • 18+ • $10 adv | $12 door
Added to calendar on May 26
Toki Wright
From Minneapolis
First show since since January 5, 2007 • First Mainroom show • First headlining show
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.
Brother Ali
From Minneapolis
First show since since December 31, 2006 • First Mainroom show since September 16, 2006 • Seventh 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.
Psalm One
From Chicago, Illinois
First Twin Cities show since since October 29, 2006 • Sixth Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since May 10, 2006
From last.fm:
Chicago rapper Psalm One was born Christalle Bowen in the Windy City neighborhood of Englewood, where as a teen she sang in her church choir and studied a variety of musical instruments. She discovered hip-hop in middle school, witnessing fledgling rappers like Common and All Natural at local events, and while studying chemistry at the University of Illinois, she made her performing debut at a student union showcase. Read more about Psalm One on Last.fm.
Longshot
From United States
First Twin Cities show since since July 21, 2006 • First Mainroom show
From last.fm:
1) Melodic Hardcore Punk from Ajax, Ontario, CAN. Passion, heart and energy.” That’s what Longshot strives for in their music. The band started in May 2010 after a couple of established local bands merged to create something different from the immense amount of Hardcore and Metal bands that seemed to be flooding the music scene. They quickly grew to become a well respected band in the Ontario hardcore scene and spent their first summer as a band playing shows all over Ontario. Read more about Longshot on Last.fm.