He’s known as one of the most abstract wordsmiths currently on the indie hip-hop circuit, and Aesop Rock is ready to challenge and puzzle live audiences once again, with a fresh handful of summer tour dates. The longtime member of the Definitive Jux crew will be hitting major U.S. cities this August and September, showcasing material from 2007’s None Shall Pass. Def Jux labelmate Rob Sonic, along with DJ Big Wiz will join him on the road.

08/15 Boston, MA: The Roxy
08/16 New Haven, CT: Toad’s Place
08/17 Brooklyn, NY: McCarren Pool
08/19 Philadephia, PA: Trocadero Theater
08/20 Washington, DC: 9:30 Club
08/22 Columbus, OH: Skully’s
08/23 Chicago, IL: Abbey Pub
08/25 Sioux Falls, SD: Nutty’s
08/26 Duluth, MN: Pizza Luce
09/12 Pomona, CA: Glasshouse
09/13 Los Angeles, CA: Troubadour
09/14 Los Angeles, CA: Troubadour
09/15 Los Angeles, CA: Troubadour
09/17 San Diego, CA: Belly Up
09/18 Fresno, CA: The Exit
09/20 San Francisco, CA: Treasure Island Festival
09/22 Bend, OR: Domino

Photo by Chrissy Piper.