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Tech N9ne to head first Strictly Strange tour
Published September 29, 2008 11:09 AM
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By Tjames Madison / LiveDaily Contributor
Underground rapper Tech N9ne [ tickets ] will lead the lineup of the first ever Strictly Strange tour, which will feature the entire roster of the Strange label, which he co-owns.
The hip-hop performer--whose real name is Aaron Yates--and his labelmates will launch the trek Oct. 3 in Grand Junction, CO. Tech N9ne and crew--Krizz Kaliko, Kutt Calhoun, Prozak, Skatterman & Snug Brim and Grave Plott--will hit more than 40 cities during the run, which winds down in late November. Dates are below.
Tech N9ne's most recent studio release, "Killer," hit stores in July. The 32-track, 2-CD album features guest shots from Paul Wall, Scarface, Kottonmouth Kings, Ice Cube and many others, along with production from David Sanders II, Matic Lee and Wyshmaster. among other talents.
The rapper recently told hip-hop news site Ballerstatus.com that he was already working on his next album, due for release next year. The set, which currently boasts the title "Sickology 101: The Study of Being Sick," will again feature a wide variety of guest performers, according to the interview, including, Tech N9ne hopes, Jay-Z.
"I'm sending one to Jay-Z," he said. "I don't know if he'll do it, but I'm sending it to him because I hear him on it."
The Kansas City-based rapper started his Strange Music label with businessman Travis O'Guin in 2001, with the pair initially signing a distribution deal with Jcor Entertainment to release Tech N9ne's major league debut, 2001's "Anghellic," with the backing of Interscope Records.
[Note: The following tour dates have been provided by artist and/or tour sources, who verify its accuracy as of the publication time of this story. Changes may occur before tickets go on sale. Check with official artist websites, ticketing sources and venues for late updates.]
October 2008
3 - Grand Junction, CO - Mesa Theater
4 - Magna, UT - The Great Saltair
5 - Missoula, MT - The Wilma
6 - Spokane, WA - Knitting Factory
8 - Seattle, WA - Moore Theatre
9 - Bellingham, WA - Viking Union
10 - Portland, OR - Roseland Theatre
11 - Eugene, OR - McDonald Theatre
12- Bend, OR - Midtown Music Hall
14 - San Francisco, CA - DNA Lounge
15 - Sparks, NV - New Oasis
16 - Chico, CA - Senator Theatre
17 - Santa Cruz, CA - Catalyst
18 - Bakersfield, CA - Bakersfield Dome
19 - Santa Clara, CA - Avalon
20 - San Diego, CA - House of Blues
21 - Los Angeles, CA - Key Club
23 - Tempe, AZ - Marquee Theatre
24 - Tucson, AZ - Rialto Theatre
25 - Albuquerque, NM - Sunshine Theater
26 - Amarillo, TX - Azteca Music Hall
27 - Houston, TX, House of Blues
28 - New Orleans, LA - House of Blues
31 - Columbia, MO - Blue Note
November 2008
1 - Sauget, IL - Pop's
2 - Davenport, IA - River Center Ballroom
4 - Fargo, ND - Playmaker's Pavilion
5 - Brookings, SD - Swiftel Ballroom
6 - Omaha, NE - Sokol Auditoium
7 - Maplewood, MN - Myth
8 - Mokena, IL - The Pearl Room
9 - Detroit, MI - St. Andrews Hall
10 - Cleveland, OH - House of Blues
11 - Columbus, OH - Newport
12 - Grand Rapids, MI - Intersection Lounge
13 - Cincinnati, OH - Bogart's
15 - Nashville, TN - Wild Horse
18 - Oklahoma City, OK - Diamond Ballroom
19 - Tulsa, OK - Cain's Ballroom
20 - Wichita, KS - Cotillion
21 - Kansas City, MO - The Uptown Theatre
22 - Denver, CO - Fillmore Auditorium
Tech N9ne to head first Strictly Strange tour
Published September 29, 2008 11:09 AM
0 Comments
Buzz up!
Underground rapper Tech N9ne [ tickets ] will lead the lineup of the first ever Strictly Strange tour, which will feature the entire roster of the Strange label, which he co-owns.
The hip-hop performer--whose real name is Aaron Yates--and his labelmates will launch the trek Oct. 3 in Grand Junction, CO. Tech N9ne and crew--Krizz Kaliko, Kutt Calhoun, Prozak, Skatterman & Snug Brim and Grave Plott--will hit more than 40 cities during the run, which winds down in late November. Dates are below.
Tech N9ne's most recent studio release, "Killer," hit stores in July. The 32-track, 2-CD album features guest shots from Paul Wall, Scarface, Kottonmouth Kings, Ice Cube and many others, along with production from David Sanders II, Matic Lee and Wyshmaster. among other talents.
The rapper recently told hip-hop news site Ballerstatus.com that he was already working on his next album, due for release next year. The set, which currently boasts the title "Sickology 101: The Study of Being Sick," will again feature a wide variety of guest performers, according to the interview, including, Tech N9ne hopes, Jay-Z.
"I'm sending one to Jay-Z," he said. "I don't know if he'll do it, but I'm sending it to him because I hear him on it."
The Kansas City-based rapper started his Strange Music label with businessman Travis O'Guin in 2001, with the pair initially signing a distribution deal with Jcor Entertainment to release Tech N9ne's major league debut, 2001's "Anghellic," with the backing of Interscope Records.
[Note: The following tour dates have been provided by artist and/or tour sources, who verify its accuracy as of the publication time of this story. Changes may occur before tickets go on sale. Check with official artist websites, ticketing sources and venues for late updates.]
October 2008
3 - Grand Junction, CO - Mesa Theater
4 - Magna, UT - The Great Saltair
5 - Missoula, MT - The Wilma
6 - Spokane, WA - Knitting Factory
8 - Seattle, WA - Moore Theatre
9 - Bellingham, WA - Viking Union
10 - Portland, OR - Roseland Theatre
11 - Eugene, OR - McDonald Theatre
12- Bend, OR - Midtown Music Hall
14 - San Francisco, CA - DNA Lounge
15 - Sparks, NV - New Oasis
16 - Chico, CA - Senator Theatre
17 - Santa Cruz, CA - Catalyst
18 - Bakersfield, CA - Bakersfield Dome
19 - Santa Clara, CA - Avalon
20 - San Diego, CA - House of Blues
21 - Los Angeles, CA - Key Club
23 - Tempe, AZ - Marquee Theatre
24 - Tucson, AZ - Rialto Theatre
25 - Albuquerque, NM - Sunshine Theater
26 - Amarillo, TX - Azteca Music Hall
27 - Houston, TX, House of Blues
28 - New Orleans, LA - House of Blues
31 - Columbia, MO - Blue Note
November 2008
1 - Sauget, IL - Pop's
2 - Davenport, IA - River Center Ballroom
4 - Fargo, ND - Playmaker's Pavilion
5 - Brookings, SD - Swiftel Ballroom
6 - Omaha, NE - Sokol Auditoium
7 - Maplewood, MN - Myth
8 - Mokena, IL - The Pearl Room
9 - Detroit, MI - St. Andrews Hall
10 - Cleveland, OH - House of Blues
11 - Columbus, OH - Newport
12 - Grand Rapids, MI - Intersection Lounge
13 - Cincinnati, OH - Bogart's
15 - Nashville, TN - Wild Horse
18 - Oklahoma City, OK - Diamond Ballroom
19 - Tulsa, OK - Cain's Ballroom
20 - Wichita, KS - Cotillion
21 - Kansas City, MO - The Uptown Theatre
22 - Denver, CO - Fillmore Auditorium
