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 30)

Date Concert Venue Location
Apr 20, 2007
Lyrics Born / Bedouin Soundclash SLO Brew Rock San Luis Obispo, California, United States
Apr 14, 2007
Lyrics Born / Who Cares? / psfu / Ugly The Boardwalk Orangevale, California, United States
Mar 30, 2007
Lyrics Born / Rhettmatic / Terminal Illness Knitting Factory Hollywood - Main Stage Los Angeles, California, United States
Mar 29, 2007
Lyrics Born / The Coup / Joyo Velarde Belly Up Solana Beach, California, United States
Mar 26, 2007
Lyrics Born / Joyo Velarde / The Coup Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom Denver, Colorado, United States
Mar 16, 2007
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Emo's Austin, Texas, United States
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Mar 05, 2007
Lyrics Born The Nightlight Bellingham, Washington, United States
Mar 04, 2007
Lyrics Born / The Coup / Joyo Velarde Richard's On Richards Cabaret Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Mar 03, 2007
Lyrics Born / The Coup / Gabriel Teodros Neumos Seattle, Washington, United States
Mar 02, 2007
Lyrics Born / The Coup Wonder Ballroom Portland, Oregon, United States
Mar 01, 2007
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The Fillmore San Francisco, California, United States
Dec 31, 2006
Lyrics Born / Crown City Rockers The Independent San Francisco, California, United States
Nov 22, 2006
Lyrics Born Metro Theatre Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Nov 18, 2006
Lyrics Born

Rock the Vote

Brisbane Showgrounds Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Nov 12, 2006
Cut Chemist / Lyrics Born / Mightime Gallagher

Cut Chemist / Lyrics Born at 9:30 Club

9:30 Club Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Nov 11, 2006
Lyrics Born / Cut Chemist / Edan & Dagha

Lyrics Born / Cut Chemist at Theatre Of Living Arts

Theatre Of Living Arts Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 10, 2006
Cut Chemist / Lyrics Born / Edan

Cut Chemist / Lyrics Born at Webster Hall

Webster Hall New York, New York, United States
Nov 09, 2006
Cut Chemist / Lyrics Born / Edan

Cut Chemist / Lyrics Born at Middle East Nightclub

The Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Nov 08, 2006
Cut Chemist / Lyrics Born / Edan

Cut Chemist / Lyrics Born at Higher Ground - Showcase Lounge

Showcase Lounge, Higher Ground South Burlington, Vermont, United States
Nov 06, 2006
Cut Chemist / Lyrics Born

Cut Chemist & Lyrics Born

The Phoenix Concert Theatre Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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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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Aug 1, 2026
 Happy Valley, Oregon, United States
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Aug 2, 2026
 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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 Indio, California, 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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