I may never see Outkast play in concert, but I’ve now come as close as is possible without Big Boi and Andre inhabiting the same stage at the same time. Sir Lucious Leftfoot, author of one of last year’s best hip hop albums, closed out SXSW’s best showcase with one of the best sets of the week. Best best best. I came in expecting a hit parade from Sir Lucious Leftfoot: Son of Chico Dusty. We got that and so much more. Smiling and laughing, Big Boi started his set out with a slew of Outkast originals, from hits like “Rosa Parks” and “B.O.B.” to personal favorite “Skew It On The Bar-B.” He followed the Outkast superset with the highlights from his solo effort, bringing out a couple compatriots to help out on songs like “Follow Us” and “Shutterbug.”
Rapping, sweating, smiling, and dancing, Big Boi held court for an hour, ripping through smash after smash. When he popped on stage for an encore of “Tangerine,” my legs dipped into their final reserves, and I bounced my way across the SXSW finish line with a smile on my face.
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Two songs go in, one comes out. Pick a side.
Also, I have yet to pay this venue a visit, is it good spot? good people, good vibe, good atmosphere?
... man, i hope i win some tickets…
by Jaz Bonnin-Aldatz on Thu May 17, 2012 at 12.27 am from the entry: It's all good, see Fishbone for free at Fête
Looking forward to the show. Would love to win some tix for my pals.
by MC Breath on Wed May 16, 2012 at 07.40 pm from the entry: It's all good, see Fishbone for free at Fête
I’m dying to see him no better place than FETE!!
by Telly on Tue May 15, 2012 at 02.57 pm from the entry: we'll see you (and Talib Kweli) at Fête!
Sound does matter. Viva Le Fete!
by Auquanetta on Tue May 15, 2012 at 01.13 pm from the entry: we'll see you (and Talib Kweli) at Fête!
YES! i MUST go to this show! i was just strollin down the street the other day and saw the poster! SO stoked they’ll be in town.
by Jaz on Mon May 14, 2012 at 05.30 pm from the entry: It's all good, see Fishbone for free at Fête
Fete Forever!!
by Tabitha on Mon May 14, 2012 at 05.08 pm from the entry: we'll see you (and Talib Kweli) at Fête!
Congratulations and thank you to Fete for bringing talent to Providence! We needed this venue and vibe. Bless.
oh and I’d love to win tickets; its my boyfriends bday:D
by Ellen on Mon May 14, 2012 at 07.23 am from the entry: we'll see you (and Talib Kweli) at Fête!
I’m just so insanely jealous you went to this. And I LOVE these photos.