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Concert Wed May 11 2011
The Kid Is Back
Kid Koala's a one-man band, except the band happens to be on vinyl and at his fingertips. In 1996, the innovative turntablist made waves with one of his first mixtapes, which featured the Charlie Brown-inspired "Tricks 'n Treats." Fast-forward a bit, and Kid Koala has been a busy boy: He released three well-received full-length albums, collaborated in a band called The Slew (featuring members of Wolfmother), and toured and worked with the likes of the Beastie Boys, Radiohead, Gorillaz, and Bjork.
In the video below, Kid Koala spins his jazz-smacks-into-hip hop track "Drunk Trumpet."
Check out the man's skills for yourself as he performs as part of the Ninja Tune's XX Anniversary Concert Series on Saturday, May 14, at the Abbey Pub (3420 W. Grace St). Opening the show are psychedelic dronesters Cave, and local groups the Loyal Divide and Save the Clocktower. DJ Intel and DJ Demchuk will also perform.
The show kicks off at 8:30pm. Advance tickets are $18 or $20 at the door.
