Kids In Tracksuits, who have been championed by Kris Drew over in The Mix, are set to hit the road to bring their unique brand of hip hop madness to the whole country, culminating with a massive spot supporting Big Daddy Kane. Make sure you check them out if you can, as they are one of the mostly original and exciting groups in the UK.
The tour dates are:
Bristol – E-Shed – 14th April
London – Cargo w/ Lazy Habits – 20th April
Nottingham – Rescue Rooms – 21st April
Glasgow – 13th Note Cafe – 26th April
Dundee – Felt @ The Reading Rooms – 27th April
Birmingham – Drop Beats Not Bombs @ the Factory – 29th April
Nottingham – Detonate @ Rock City w/ Big Daddy Kane – 30th April
Check them out at: www.myspace.com/kidsintracksuits2
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