Aesop Rock W/ Rob Sonic and DJ Big Wiz at First Ave

Thursday, July 26, 2012 » Other shows: Coming Soon, Shows Will Be Here

First Avenue Mainroom • 6:00pm • 18+ • $17 adv | $19 door

More info at first-avenue.com

Added to calendar on May 22

Aesop Rock

From San Francisco, California

First Twin Cities show since since May 21, 2011 • First Mainroom show since September 16, 2007 • Third Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since September 16, 2007

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From last.fm:

Aesop Rock (born Ian Bavitz on June 5, 1976) is an artist/producer from Northport, New York, United States. He has released six albums: "Music for Earthworms" (1997), "Float" (1999), "Labor Days" (2001), "Bazooka Tooth" (2003), "None Shall Pass" (2007 ) and "Skelethon" (2012). He is also a member of the groups Hail Mary Mallon, The Weathermen and Two of Every Animal. Aesop Rock on Last.fm.

Added to bill on May 28

Rob Sonic

From Borough of Bronx, New York

First Twin Cities show since since May 21, 2011 • First Mainroom show since September 16, 2007 • Third Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since September 16, 2007

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From last.fm:

Residing in the boogie down Bronx, Rob has been devoted to music since he was a kid, maintaining a deep connection to it in multiple forms (The Beatles, The Stones, Melle Mel, Run DMC, Kraftwerk, The Soul Sonic Force, The Talking Heads, Zeppelin, BDP, Public Enemy, Muddy Waters, UltraMagnetic MC’s, The Clash, Devo, Goblin, David Bowie, EPMD). He developed his expressive abilities through grinding for 10 + years in New York City, living life in a way unique to the New York experience – hard fought, hard luck, high stress and no money tempered by huge dreams. Read more about Rob Sonic on Last.fm.

Added to bill on May 28

DJ Big Wiz

First Twin Cities show since since May 21, 2011 • First Mainroom show

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Edison

From San Francisco, California

First Twin Cities show since since January 25, 2010 • First Mainroom show

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From last.fm:

There are at least four acts under Edison name: 1) American rock band, Edison, 2) Mysterious one man act from Japan, responsible for the animated adaptation of the BLACK LAGOON manga, EDISON. 3) Australian screamo/emo band from Woodend, Victoria. 4) Beat juggler out of San Francisco, CA and signed to Kid Without Radio label, 5) Norwegian rock band, Edison, 1) Edison: Ethan Isaac — Vocals Jonathan Svec — Guitar Joel Kelley — Guitar Todd Budich — Drums Anton Kreisl — Bass Read more about Edison on Last.fm.

Added to bill on May 28

Dark Time Sunshine

From Chicago, Illinois

First Twin Cities show since since March 15, 2011 • First Mainroom show • Fourth Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since March 26, 2010

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From last.fm:

Dark Time Sunshine is comprised of Onry Ozzborn of Grayskul (Rhymesayers) and producer Zavala. Onry and Zavala first met and collaborated while working on mutual friend and rap artist Sleep's Hesitation Wounds in 2009 (Strange Famous Records). After this session the two continued their collaborative efforts and began amassing a collection of songs, melding Onry's debonair persona and wordplay with Zavala's strikingly innovative production to create Dark Time Sunshine's signature sound. Read more about Dark Time Sunshine on Last.fm.

Added to bill on May 28