Here is a review from the first two shows from the "All 6's and 7's" tour in Seattle WA.. Review by THESERMONSDOMAIN:
“It’s not a concert. It’s a Strange Music
party,” proclaimed Scenario, who is Strange Music’s production
manager/host. He hypes up every show and in between performances with
his loud resonating voice and comical statements. Strange Music is the
#1 independent label in the entire Rap game. Tech N9ne’s stage show has
been a phenomenal one for the past five plus years. Embarking on his
latest tour with fellow Strange Music artists Krizz Kaliko, Kutt
Calhoun, Jay Rock, Mayday and Stevie Stone, the All 6’s & 7’s tour
is dedicated to living up to its true meaning.
The launch of the tour was two nights at the Showbox Sodo in Seattle,
WA. They’re rocked there several times in the past and the venue can
hold 1,800 people. Both nights, Thursday and Friday, were sold out with
lines stretching all the way to the end of the block near the Krispy
Kremes. First night was all about getting it right as Tech and Krizz
began sound check to ensure his entrance, facial expressions and
movements were on point. Soon after, the rest of the crew went through
the same process.
Seattle’s shining hero Neema was the opener of the night. His first
night was rough because of his set being cut but the second night; he
made up for it by performing earlier, thus getting more time. He had the
lovely Latin Rose showing off her amazing vocals on “4 A.M. Calls” and
Jay Barz killing the crowd with his fast rapped verse on “I Do.” Just
because it’s a sold out crowd doesn’t mean you can just amp everyone up.
Sure, some people will be just watching but when Neema’s hands waved
side to side, the crowd mimicked.
Stevie Stone was one of the newest signees to the camp. Having a
history with Tech, appearing on the K.O.D. tour in 2009, it was still a
surprising move. Since I’ve never heard Stevie outside of “Midwest
Explosion,” I was curious to see what he brought to the table. Coming
out in an all red attire (first night) with his new snake/bat signature
Strange chain, Stevie was waving his arms and moving around like he
should, even performing some new material off his Strange debut coming
in early 2012. He fits right in with his new family.
Yeah, I’ve seen Tech perform once before on the Independent Grind
tour in 2010 but he was not the show stealer tonight. Another new signee
comes in the form of ¡MAYDAY! definitely owned the night. The six
members all boast distinctive looks and equally distinctive talents. Two
of them do the rapping while the other four handle the drums, guitar,
Congo drum and electric piano. Sound interesting? It was. Not only are
they great on stage but they’re humble and showing love to the fans at
the merch booth after. A lot of talent was introduced to the already
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