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 27)

Date Concert Venue Location
Jul 20, 2008
Lyrics Born / Stephanie McKay Powerhaus London, England, United Kingdom
Jul 19, 2008
Gurtenfestival
"Gurtenfestival" / Ben Harper / Blind / Galactic / Lyrics Born / Dada Ante Portas / Courteeners / Disco Ensemble / Klee / Amy Macdonald / Nils Burri / SLAM & HOWIE / Adrian Sieber / Aloan / Philipp Fankhauser / Zappa Plays Zappa
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Gurtenfestival Bern, Bern, Switzerland
Jul 13, 2008
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 / 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 / Zappa Plays Zappa Show all bands
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Rotterdam Ahoy Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands
Jul 10, 2008
NOS Alive Festival
Spiritualized / "NOS Alive Festival" / Rage Against The Machine / Gogol Bordello / The Hives / Lyrics Born / Galactic / Hercules and Love Affair / Sons Of Albion / Vampire Weekend / MGMT / Peaches / Tiga / Boys Noize / CSS
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Passeio Marítimo de Algés Algés, Lisbon, Portugal
Jul 05, 2008
Rock Werchter Festival
Radiohead / Sigur Rós / Ben Harper / Kings Of Leon / Editors / Róisín Murphy / The Hives / Gossip / KT Tunstall / Kate Nash / Galactic / The Whigs / MGMT / Band of Horses / Donavon Frankenreiter / Lyrics Born / Gnarls Barkley / Stanton Moore
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Festivalpark Werchter Werchter, Flanders, Belgium
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 / Courteeners / Yelle / MSTRKRFT / Róisín Murphy / Bootsy Collins / Donavon Frankenreiter / Sea Wolf / Black Kids / Hercules and 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 / The 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 Mountain View, California, United States
Jun 07, 2008
BFD 2008
Phenomenauts / Dj ØmaR / Hot Tub / Santigold / The Whigs / Apside / Middle Class Rut / Moby / Atreyu / MSTRKRFT / The Federalists / Magic Bullets / DJ Miles / The Kooks / Mike Relm / Pennywise / The Airborne Toxic Event / LoveLikeFire / Flobots / MGMT / Anti-Flag / Lyrics Born / Cypress Hill / The Hundred Days / PlayRadioPlay! / DJ Am / Here Here / Everlast / Ludo / Alkaline Trio / The Action Design / Steve Aoki / Flogging Molly Show all bands
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Shoreline Amphitheatre Mountain View, California, United States
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Jun 06, 2008
Lyrics Born Chili Pepper & Brewers Fest Snowmass Village, 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

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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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