Bay Area rapper Lyrics Born recently stopped in Chicago on his extensive “As U Were” world tour. Lyrics Born, a.k.a. Tom Shimura, released the titular album As U Were — featuring guest spots from Jake One, The Gift of Gab, and Lateef the Truthspeaker (the other half of his rap duo Latryx), among many others — on 10/26/10 via Decon. Contributing photographer Will Rice captured the quick-witted baritone in action at the Abbey.
Abbey Pub
Kevin Flynn and the Avondale Ramblers play Magner’s Irish Sessions Finale show
Check out Kevin Flynn and the Avondale Ramblers at the Abbey Pub on Thursday, November 5, as the finale of the Chicago installment of Magner’s Irish Sessions.