Lyrics Born's 2008 Concert History

Lyrics Born (a.k.a. Asia Born) is Tom Shimura (b. 1972), originally from Berkeley, California, though through his childhood he lived in Tokyo, Japan, and Salt Lake City, Utah. He began his hip hop career while at college at UC Davis, where he was a DJ at the college station KDVS. He is a founding member of the group of artists known as Quannum Projects.

Lyrics Born had 39 concerts in 2008 (Page 2)

Date Concert Venue Location
Jul 19, 2008
Gurtenfestival
"Gurtenfestival" / Ben Harper / Blind / Galactic / Lyrics Born / Dada Ante Portas / The Courteeners / Disco Ensemble / Klee / Dweezil Zappa Plays Frank Zappa / Amy Macdonald / Nils Burri / SLAM & HOWIE / Adrian Sieber / Aloan / Philipp Fankhauser
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Gurtenfestival Bern, Bern, Switzerland
Jul 13, 2008
North Sea Jazz Festival (Rotterdam)
"North Sea Jazz Festival" (Rotterdam) / Alicia Keys / Bobby Hutcherson / Gary Burton / Ryan Shaw / branford marsalis / Brad Mehldau / Preservation Hall Jazz Band / Buddy Guy / Galactic / Lyrics Born / Boots Riley / Gnarls Barkley / Diana Krall / Bobby McFerrin / Phil Woods / Willem Breuker Kollektief / Joe Jackson / Youssou N'Dour / Maceo Parker / Dweezil Zappa Plays Frank Zappa / The Mars Volta / Mark Ronson / Grupo Fantasma / Sharrie Williams / C-Mon & Kypski / Pete Philly / John Surman / Kenny Wheeler / Antonio Sanchez / Oregon / Rudresh Mahanthappa / Mark Helias / Pat Metheny / Randy Brecker / Steve Kuhn / Sheila Jordan / Yael Naim / Anat Cohen / Erika Stucky Show all bands
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Rotterdam Ahoy Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands
Jul 10, 2008
NOS Alive Festival
"NOS Alive Festival" / Rage Against The Machine / Gogol Bordello / The Hives / Lyrics Born / Galactic / Spiritualized / Hercules and Love Affair / Sons Of Albion / Vampire Weekend / MGMT / Peaches / Tiga / Boys Noize / CSS
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Passeio Maritimo de Alges Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
Jul 03, 2008 –
Jul 06, 2008
Wireless Festival 2008
Jay-Z / Beck / Mark Ronson / Deadmau5 / Goo Goo Dolls / The National / Counting Crows / Tinie Tempah / The Wombats / Fatboy Slim / Hot Chip / Robyn / Ben Harper / Cut Copy / Bowling for Soup / Morrissey / Underworld / Sam Sparro / The Courteeners / Yelle / MSTRKRFT / Róisín Murphy / Bootsy Collins / Donavon Frankenreiter / Sea Wolf / Black Kids / Hercules & Love Affair / YACHT / Kano / Booka Shade / cornershop / The Hold Steady / The Cool Kids / Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals / Does It Offend You, Yeah? / Eddy Grant / Lethal Bizzle / Junkie Xl / Laura Veirs / The Cave Singers / New York Dolls / Joe Purdy / Guillemots / Galactic / Why? / Dirty Pretty Things / El Guincho / Audio Bullys / Kid Sister / Saul Williams / Rascals / Kaki King / Alice Smith / Lyrics Born / Powderfinger / Sarah Jaffe / dan le sac Vs Scroobius Pip / Bryn Christopher / The Duke Spirit / Emmy the Great / Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly / The Whip / CHIEF / Nicole Atkins / Akala / Innerpartysystem / The Whigs / Lightspeed Champion / Loney Dear / The Japanese Popstars / Pete and The Pirates / Liam Finn / Nellie McKay / Howling Bells / Sparkadia / Heartsrevolution / Mêlée / Delays / Familjen / Red Snapper / The Stiff Dylans / Siouxsie / Elliot Minor / Beans on Toast / Neon Neon / Adem / Magic Wands / Eugene McGuinness / Ryan Shaw / Das Pop / The Silver Seas / Fashion / Wildbirds & Peacedrums / David Jordan / Apollo Sunshine / Peter And The Wolf / Gabriel Iglesias / Peter Von Poehl / Pablo / Amy Studt / Cagedbaby / Magistrates / Jaguar Love / The Hot Melts / FRANCISCO / David Thomas Broughton / Jo Koy / Pete Greenwood / Leon Jean-Marie / Boots Riley / Sleeping States / The Galvatrons / Jamie Kennedy / Eugene / Kristeen Young / Dawn Kinnard / The Hosts / Semifinalists / Seawolf / Paul Marshall / Fireworks Night / Slips / Sons Of Albion / Caged Baby / mLe / Galactica / Magic Christian / Luke White / Burning Leaves / The Reprieve / Bootsy Collins and the Rubber Band / The Lords of Flatbush / Jim Jeffreys / Mcguinness / Electric Dolls / Familien / Mon Ouisch / Noise Is the Best Revenge / The Samanas Show all bands
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Hyde Park London, England, United Kingdom
Jul 01, 2008
The Mighty Underdogs / Raashan Ahmad / Chief Xcel / Joyo Velarde / Lyrics Born DNA Lounge San Francisco, California, United States
Jun 08, 2008
Lyrics Born / Mötley Crüe / Buckcherry / Papa Roach / Sixx:A.M. / Trapt Shoreline Amphitheatre San Francisco, California, United States
Jun 07, 2008
BFD 2008
MGMT / The Kooks / Moby / Santigold / Cypress Hill / Steve Aoki / The Airborne Toxic Event / Flogging Molly / Atreyu / MSTRKRFT / Flobots / Everlast / Alkaline Trio / Pennywise / Anti-Flag / Middle Class Rut / Ludo / Lyrics Born / The Whigs / PlayRadioPlay! / Mike Relm / Magic Bullets / Phenomenauts / LoveLikeFire / The Action Design / The Hundred Days / DJ Miles / DJ Am / The Federalists / Here Here / Dj ØmaR / Hot Tub / Apside Show all bands
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Shoreline Amphitheater Mountain View, California, United States
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Jun 06, 2008
Lyrics Born Chili Pepper & Brewers Fest Snowmass, Colorado, United States
May 08, 2008
Lyrics Born Aggie Theatre Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
May 07, 2008
Lyrics Born Marquis Theater Denver, Colorado, United States
May 04, 2008
Lyrics Born Key Club West Hollywood, California, United States
May 03, 2008
Lyrics Born House of Blues Las Vegas, Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
May 02, 2008
Lyrics Born / Trackademicks The Independent San Francisco, California, United States
Apr 29, 2008
Lyrics Born / Marv Ellis / ______ Berbati's Pan Portland, Oregon, United States
Apr 28, 2008
Lyrics Born / 3 Blind Mics / Animal Farm WOW Hall Eugene, Oregon, United States
Apr 27, 2008
Lyrics Born / Gabriel Teodros / Marv Ellis / DJ WD4D Neumos Seattle, Washington, United States
Apr 26, 2008
Lyrics Born Venue Nightclub Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Mar 15, 2008
Ice Cube / Talib Kweli / Jean Grae / Pete Rock / Strong Arm Steady / Lyrics Born Auditorium Shores Austin, Texas, United States
Mar 14, 2008
"SXSW" / American Bang / Buddy Miller / Hayes Carll / Lyrics Born / The Wombats

SXSW

Cedar Street Courtyard Austin, Texas, United States

Genres:

Hip Hop
Rap
Underground Hip-Hop
Alternative Hip Hop
Turntablism
Scratch
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Latest Setlist (08/27/2023):

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  2. Chocolate Cake
  3. Hott 2 Deff
  4. I'm the Best (Funky Fresh in the Flesh)
  5. Who's the Best? (Dear Young LB)
  6. Diamond Door
  7. Alligator Boots
  8. I'm the Best Rapper in the World
  9. When I Get My Check
  10. I'm a Phreak
  11. I Like It, I Love It
  12. Do That There
  13. Callin' Out

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Concerts Per Year:

2024 2 concerts
2023 10 concerts
2022 9 concerts
2021 1 concert
2020 8 concerts
2019 23 concerts
2018 18 concerts
2017 29 concerts
2016 33 concerts
2015 38 concerts
2014 24 concerts
2013 6 concerts
2012 19 concerts
2011 59 concerts
2010 32 concerts
2009 43 concerts
2008 39 concerts
2007 50 concerts
2006 67 concerts
2005 111 concerts
2004 22 concerts
2003 24 concerts
2002 3 concerts

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How many concerts has Lyrics Born had?

Lyrics Born has had 670 concerts.

What genre is Lyrics Born?

Lyrics Born is most often considered to be Hip Hop, Rap, Underground Hip-Hop, Alternative Hip Hop, Turntablism, and Scratch.

When was the last Lyrics Born concert?

The last Lyrics Born concert was on April 27, 2024 at Blue Nile - Balcony Room in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.

What setlist does Lyrics Born play live?

The songs that Lyrics Born performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the August 27, 2023 concert at Levitt Pavilion Denver in Denver, Colorado, United States:

  2. Chocolate Cake
  3. Hott 2 Deff
  4. I'm the Best (Funky Fresh in the Flesh)
  5. Who's the Best? (Dear Young LB)
  6. Diamond Door
  7. Alligator Boots
  8. I'm the Best Rapper in the World
  9. When I Get My Check
  10. I'm a Phreak
  11. I Like It, I Love It
  12. Do That There
  13. Callin' Out

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