Check out this tour over the next few weeks featuring De la Soul w/ live band, Cut Chemist and MC Dres:

DE LA SOUL have earned themselves a huge following in Australia and internationally since the release of their ground-breaking debut album ‘3 Feet High and Rising’ in 1989. We last saw the good-time guys in early 2008, but this time they’re splashing out and coming with a 10-piece band, made up of seasoned players from across the USA, handpicked by DE LA SOUL.

Cut Chemist, one of hip hop’s most influential DJ’s, has been confirmed as a special guest for the tour, performing in a never before seen, 3 piece live format featuring vocals from Hymnal, custom visuals, decks and fx. Cut’s profile as a member of Ozomatli, dj and producer for legendary hip hop live outfit Jurassic 5 and frequent collaborator with fellow turntablist DJ Shadow steps up to the next level as he takes his unique cut & scratch audio visual presentation to the following shows:

DE LA SOUL 2009 Australian Tour

Sunday, April 26 – METRO CITY – Perth

Friday, May 1 – THE ESPLANADE HOTEL – Melbourne

Saturday, May 2 – GROOVIN THE MOO FESTIVAL – Lou Lister Park, Townsville

Sunday, May – 3 BRISBANE Tivoli – Brisbane

Tuesday, May 5 – METRO THEATRE – Sydney

Friday, May 8 – THE SHORES COMPLEX – Adelaide

Saturday, May 9 – GROOVIN THE MOO FESTIVAL – Newcastle Showgrounds, Newcastle

Tuesday, May 12 – SFBH – Wellington

Wednesday, May 13 – LAKE KAWANA CENTER – Queenstown

Thursday, May 14 – THE BEDFORD – Christchurch

Friday, May 15 – THE POWER STATION – Auckland

Saturday, May 16 – GROOVIN THE MOO FESTIVAL – Bendigo Show Grounds, Bendigo