P.O.S., Brother Ali storm into autumn
Posted on September 16th, 2009 – 1:40 PMBy Chris Riemenschneider
So cool: Fresh from his Warped Tour summer, P.O.S. is playing three West Coast shows with (African American) punk-rock legends Bad Brains starting tonight in San Francisco. So, do you non-indie-rap fans believe the guy’s a bad-ass yet? Meanwhile, he has confirmed a headlining show at First Avenue on Oct. 24. He’s also playing tour dates with Eyedea & Abilities next month, including Duluth (Oct. 23) and Mankato (Oct. 26).
As if Rhymesayers didn’t already have enough on its plate this year, the label is issuing Brother Ali’s new one, “Us,” on Tuesday. There will be the usual midnight sale at Fifth Element on Monday night (with Ali there to sign and perform), followed by a tour kickoff Tuesday night at Pizza Luce in Duluth. He’s not performing in Minneapolis until the tour finale at First Ave on Nov. 20.
3 Responses to "P.O.S., Brother Ali storm into autumn"
“(African American) punk-rock legends Bad Brains”
Something tickles me about that statement.
I too found it funny that Chris felt the need to note that they are African American in the same sentence as calling them legends. I am an indie-rap fan, and I do think he’s a bad ass….ever since Ipecac Neat. Though not so much a fan of Building Better Bombs. I once saw him shopping with his wife and kids at the Kowalski’s on Hennepin, and about two minutes later saw Walter Mondale in the next aisle. It was an interesting juxtaposition of “famous” locals. P.O.S. for Pres.!
Yeah, I put it in (parantheses) somewhat making light of the fact that it’s usually the very first thing written about the band, but in this case it’s certainly still a noteworthy thing to point out… it’s not like P.O.S. gets the chance to open for many other legendary black punk-rock bands, nor can we assume that the bulk of indie-rap fans know Bad Brains’ pretty remarkable story.
Stef and Fitz at the checkout counter together comparing notes … now that would be funny.
