Lyrics Born 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.

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Lyrics Born Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026) (Page 23)

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 30, 2009
The Falls Music & Arts Festival
"The Falls Music & Arts Festival" / King Khan & The Shrines / Liam Finn / Rodrigo y Gabriela / Andrew Bird / Patrick Watson / Xavier Rudd / Jamie T / Philadelphia Grand Jury / Sarah Blasko / Art vs. Science / Little Birdy / Wolfmother / Moby / Hilltop Hoods / DJ Yoda / Let The Cat Out / The John Steel Singers / Arj Barker / Lyrics Born Show all bands
The Falls Music & Arts Festival Grounds (Marion Bay) Marion Bay, South Australia, Australia
Dec 29, 2009
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Falls Music Festival Victoria

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Surf Coast Shire Lorne, Australia
Dec 29, 2009 –
Dec 31, 2009
The Falls Music and Arts Festival 2009
Oh Mercy / Grrilla Step / DJ Yoda / Andy Murphy / Killa Queenz / Dan Sultan / The Vasco Era / FULLY FITTED / CATCALL / Playing With Knives / The Paper Scissors / Little Birdy / Naysayer / The Scare / The Inspector Cluzo / KillaQueenz / Major Lazer / Little Red / Miami Horror / Midnight Juggernauts / Amanda Blank / Patrick Watson / Kaki King / Lisa Mitchell / Chairlift / Wagons / The Temper Trap / The View / Xavier Rudd / Yeah Yeah Yeahs / Moby / Grizzly Bear / Wolfmother / Editors / Andrew Bird / Jamie T / Emiliana Torrini / Rodrigo y Gabriela / White Rabbits / Hilltop Hoods / Seasick Steve / Datarock / Sarah Blasko / Art vs Science / Lyrics Born / Washington / Liam Finn / King Khan & The Shrines / Future of the Left / Bertie Blackman / Philadelphia Grand Jury / The Beards / Dappled Cities / Yves Klein Blue / The John Steel Singers / Jordie Lane / Kid Sam / Urthboy / Hungry Kids of Hungary Show all bands
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Unknown venue Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Dec 03, 2009
Lyrics Born Bear Tooth Theatre Pub Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Nov 21, 2009
Lyrics Born / Chali 2na / Gift Of Gab / Mr. Lif Roseland Theater Portland, Oregon, United States
Nov 20, 2009
Chali 2na / Gift Of Gab / Mr. Lif / Lyrics Born McDonald Theatre Eugene, Oregon, United States
Nov 17, 2009
Chali 2na / Gift Of Gab / Mr. Lif / Lyrics Born Biltmore Cabaret Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nov 14, 2009
Chali 2na / Gift Of Gab / Mr. Lif / Lyrics Born Gallatin County Fairgrounds Bozeman, Montana, United States
Nov 07, 2009
West Indian Girl @ The Independent
West Indian Girl / Hosted By Lyrics Born / Chali 2na / Gift Of Gab / Mr. Lif Host / Lyrics Born / Mr. Lif
The Independent San Francisco, California, United States
Nov 06, 2009
Lyrics Born / Chali 2na Voodoo Lounge San Jose, California, United States
Oct 24, 2009
Lyrics Born Canes Bar & Grill San Diego, California, United States
Oct 02, 2009
Crown City Rockers / Breakestra / Lyrics Born / Spaceheater's Blast Furnace

Crown City Rockers / Breakestra at The Independent

The Independent San Francisco, California, United States
Sep 27, 2009
Earthdance
"Earthdance" / Ursula 1000 / Sly & Robbie / J Boogie / India.Arie / The Devil Makes Three / Lyrics Born / Bluetech / Jorah LaFleur / Ott / Resident Anti-Hero / Dr. Israel / DJ Vadim
Black Oak Ranch Laytonville, California, United States
Sep 25, 2009
Lyrics Born Vixen Sparks, Nevada, United States
Aug 29, 2009
Lyrics Born Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom Denver, Colorado, United States
Aug 28, 2009
Lyrics Born / IAME / 2 Real 4 Da Mind Fox Theatre Boulder, Colorado, United States
Aug 27, 2009
Lyrics Born Aggie Theatre Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
Aug 26, 2009
Lyrics Born The Eldo Crested Butte, Colorado, United States
Aug 25, 2009
Lyrics Born Three20south Breckenridge, Colorado, United States
Aug 22, 2009
Lyrics Born Las Montanas & Sofio's Restaurant Telluride, Colorado, United States
Aug 21, 2009
Lyrics Born Belly Up Aspen Aspen, Colorado, United States

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Coachella 2006
Apr 29 - 30, 2006
 Indio, California, United States
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 Indio, California, United States
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Aug 10, 2025
 San Francisco, California, United States
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 Indio, California, United States
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Dec 29, 2011 - Jan 1, 2012
 Phillip Island, VIC
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Jun 18, 2011
 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Aug 2, 2026
 Happy Valley, Oregon, United States
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 Happy Valley, Oregon, United States
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 Happy Valley, Oregon, United States
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Aug 1, 2026
 Happy Valley, Oregon, United States
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Jun 10, 2005
 San Francisco, California, United States
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Apr 29 - 30, 2006
 Indio, California, United States
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Hip Hop
Rap
Underground Hip-Hop
Alternative Hip Hop
Turntablism
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Latest Setlist (02/01/2025):

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  1. That's What Dreams Are Made Of
  2. Who's the Best? (Dear Young LB)
  3. Diamond Door
  4. Big Money Talk
  5. I'm the Best Rapper in the World
  6. When I Get My Check
  7. Take It Too Far
  8. Same but Different
  9. I'm a Phreak
  10. I Like It, I Love It
  11. Rootdown
  12. Do That There
  13. It Might Not Be Love
  14. Smokin with my Lady
  15. Callin' Out
  16. Beautiful DJ
  17. Can We Still Be Friends
  18. Hello

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 9 concerts
2025 9 concerts
2024 9 concerts
2023 22 concerts
2022 31 concerts
2021 6 concerts
2020 14 concerts
2019 32 concerts
2018 31 concerts
2017 32 concerts
2016 36 concerts
2015 41 concerts
2014 25 concerts
2013 13 concerts
2012 26 concerts
2011 64 concerts
2010 39 concerts
2009 50 concerts
2008 52 concerts
2007 50 concerts
2006 71 concerts
2005 112 concerts
2004 28 concerts
2003 26 concerts
2002 3 concerts
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