When the hometown hero's set began at 10:20 p.m., much of the audience - as one of Tech N9ne's songs puts it - was no longer 'Sotally Tober.Before I even start on writing this, I want to give a shout-out to /u/An_Insane_Stork for inspiring me to create this in the first place. The tandem opened the night with rugged anthems like 'Block Party,' a tribute to 'more whiskey, more weed.' Unlike Ill Bill, Kansas City's Skatterman & Snug Brim knew just what the audience wanted to hear. A political song was met with stony silence - an almost unthinkable occurrence among Tech N9ne's demonstrative fans. His 25-minute appearance showcased classic old-school flavor, but much of the audience didn't care for the taste. Wall's live renditions of hits including 'Still Tippin','' 'Break 'Em Off,' 'Drive Slow' and 'Grillz' were disappointingly unremarkable.īrooklyn hip-hop veteran Ill Bill brought an abrasive East Coast texture to the line-up. The laconic hooks and genial personality that make his studio work so appealing were absent. His performance on stage was less successful. He greeted fans at his 'Crunk Juice Booth'- otherwise known as a merch table - throughout the night. Paul Wall lived up to his reputation as 'The People's Champ' in the Uptown's lobby. While all were solid, none came close to matching Tech's seamless 80-minute presentation.

Tech N9ne's mastery of the stage was accentuated by his opening acts. 'I had a house in California but I moved back here last year,' Tech N9ne told his adoring audience. Big Krizz Kalico contributed manic crooning and Kutt Calhoun added substantial swagger to 'Welcome To the Midwest,' one of many Tech N9ne songs about his home town. It's difficult to imagine another Kansas City-based artist pulling off a similar feat in 2008. His eclectic fusion of hip-hop, metal and theater may keep Tech N9ne off commercial radio, but his fan base is so substantial that he's in the midst of a national tour of medium-sized venues. Fan favorite 'This Ring' showcased everything that makes Tech extraordinary: frenzied, auctioneer-style flow, brave lyrical content, creative choreography and startlingly unique sound.

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