Aesop Rock With Rob Sonic at First Ave

From San Francisco, California

First Twin Cities show since since March 1, 2013 • Fifth 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 alternative hip hop 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.

From Borough of Bronx, New York

First Twin Cities show since since March 1, 2013 • Fifth Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since September 16, 2007

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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.

From Milwaukee, Wisconsin

First Twin Cities show since since May 24, 2014 • Ninth Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since December 16, 2006

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DJ Abilities is known for being half of the hip-hop duo Eyedea & Abilities, winning three DMC awards and for his work on his mixtapes with the 1200 Hobos. Read more about DJ Abilities on Last.fm.

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From New York, New York

First Twin Cities show since since August 16, 2013 • First Mainroom show since October 6, 2012 • Fifth Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since May 6, 2011

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Homeboy Sandman grew up in Queens, New York City and attended boarding school at New Hampshire’s Holderness School. He received an undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania and subsequently enrolled in law school at Hofstra University. He withdrew from law school during his third year to pursue his career as an emcee. On June 1st 2010, Homeboy Sandman released his third album, The Good Sun. Read more about Homeboy Sandman on Last.fm.