Concert announcement: Nas, Ira Glass, and more at the Pageant
Photo: The cover of Nas’ upcoming, untitled CD
Rapper Nas, the subject of recent controversy when he decided to name his upcoming CD a racial slur, will perform July 18 at the Pageant.
Tickets are $35-$40.
The long-delayed Nas CD is now untitled. It’s scheduled for release July 1.
The Pageant also has An Evening with Ira Glass, host of Chicago Public Radio’s “This American Life,”at 8 p.m. Sept. 27. Tickets are $60. Donoroo featuring Bockman, Chicago Farmer, Bottle of Justus, Algernon, Jumbies, and Backyard Tire Fire is at 5:30 p.m. July 19. Tickets are $12-$15 for this Benefit for the Gavin Bradford Donohue Foundation.
Tickets for Nas and the other new shows at the Pageant go on sale at 5 p.m. Friday at Ticketmaster outlets, www.ticketmaster.com, by 314-534-1111, and at the Pageant box office.
Kevin C. Johnson has covered the St. Louis' music and nightlife scene for the past decade. 
Can’t wait to see Esco perform. He always puts on a good show and the new album will at the least be thought-provoking.
http://www.musicouch.com/Genres/Hip-Hop/The-10-Best-Hip-Hop-Albums-of-All-Time.142577
I have to look out for him here in Houston! I’ve never seen him perform live, but Nas is one of the most emotionally-charged lyricists in the game. Having said that, I think that he could pull off titling his album the “n” word knowing that he’s gonna give the answers to why in the tracks, as compared to just naming it for shock value.
Man oh man! When did STL become the hot spot for summer fun? That night we will Nas performing at the Pageant but it also is the second-year anniversary for Cafe Soul, isn’t it? Already, I am apologizing to the fine and fantastic ladies of Cafe Soul–I will be at Nas that night. Damn…
While Nas is a great MC, i dont believe he is worth $35-$40, alone. any word on who else is on the bill?
Coppa: Have you been to a show at the Pageant? The comfortable, intimate venue makes the extra few dollars worth it. In my humble opinion anyway.