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)

2 Anniversaries for October 6th
Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 19, 2026
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The Grouch / Lyrics Born / Brother Ali The Grand, The Complex Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Dec 18, 2026
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The Grouch & Eligh / Brother Ali / Amp Live / Lyrics Born Fox Theatre Boulder, Colorado, United States
Dec 16, 2026
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The Grouch & Eligh / Brother Ali / Amp Live / Lyrics Born Meow Wolf Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
Dec 15, 2026
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Grouch & Eligh / Brother Ali / Lyrics Born Marquee Theatre Tempe, Arizona, United States
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Dec 12, 2026
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The Grouch & Eligh / Brother Ali / Amp Live / Lyrics Born The Catalyst Santa Cruz, California, United States
Dec 11, 2026
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The Grouch & Eligh / Brother Ali / Amp Live / Lyrics Born The Alpine Reno, Nevada, United States
Dec 06, 2026
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The Grouch & Eligh / Brother Ali / Amp Live / Lyrics Born The Crocodile Seattle, Washington, United States
Dec 05, 2026
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The Grouch & Eligh / Brother Ali / Amp Live / Lyrics Born Hawthorne Hideaway Portland, Oregon, United States
Dec 04, 2026
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The Grouch & Eligh / Brother Ali / Amp Live / Lyrics Born Volcanic Theatre Pub Bend, Oregon, United States
Dec 03, 2026
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The Grouch / Eligh / Brother Ali / Lyrics Born Treefort Music Hall Boise, Idaho, United States
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Nov 28, 2026
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The Grouch / Lyrics Born / Brother Ali The Glass House Concert Hall Pomona, California, United States
Nov 27, 2026
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Brother Ali / Lyrics Born Music Box San Diego, California, United States
Oct 23, 2026
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Lyrics Born Moe's Alley Santa Cruz, California, United States
Oct 15, 2026
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Lyrics Born Ophelia's Electric Soapbox Denver, Colorado, United States
Oct 10, 2026
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Lyrics Born / DJ Indica Jones / Nathan Nzanga Hidden Hall Seattle, Washington, United States
Oct 02, 2026
Lyrics Born The Chapel San Francisco, California, United States
Sep 19, 2026
Ice-T / Lyrics Born Plaza de Cesar Chavez San Jose, California, United States
Aug 22, 2026
Billy Allen + The Pollies / Lyrics Born / Cracker / Karl Denson's Tiny Universe
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Union Station Train Shed Montgomery, Alabama, United States
Aug 07, 2026
Lyrics Born Fox Theatre Boulder, Colorado, United States
Aug 02, 2026
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Steve Earle / Built to Spill / Thee Sinseers / Meridian Brothers / Quasi / The Altons / The Womack Sisters / Ben Chapman / Hannah Frances / Mary Halvorson / Mexican Institute of Sound / Widowspeak / Acid King / Buddy Wynkoop / The Cosmic Tones Research Trio / D.K. Harrell / Dug / Dylan Earl / El Khat / Esther Rose / Hannah Hill / Hogslop String Band / Lyrics Born / Mercury. / Ora Cogan / Prewn / Terror/Cactus / The Onlies / Nathaniel Bowles / The Takes / The Travelin' McCourys Show all bands
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Pendarvis Farm Happy Valley, Oregon, United States

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Apr 29 - 30, 2006
 Indio, California, United States
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 Indio, California, United States
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Aug 2 - 3, 2008
 Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia
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Aug 2 - 3, 2008
 Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia
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 Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia
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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 23 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 53 concerts
2007 50 concerts
2006 71 concerts
2005 112 concerts
2004 29 concerts
2003 26 concerts
2002 3 concerts
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