If you've never seen the Nickelodeon children's show Yo Gabba Gabba, do yourself a favor and YouTube that shit. Or, even better, have a kid and place them in front of that show all day and watch them simultaneously learn about crossing the street and experience music from the likes of Chromeo and the Roots. The show is hosted by DJ Lance Rock, and features the DJ animated his toys to teach children important life lessons. Oh, and it's also got an instantly classic segment entitled "Biz's Beat of the Day" where old-school rapper Biz Markie does a simple beatbox for the youngsters watching-- check the above video for an example.
If you're intrigued-- and I weep for your inner child if you're not-- the folks of Yo Gabba Gabba, including Biz himself, are going to be heading out on a 60-city tour throughout North America, starting tomorrow. Previous guests on the live tour have included the likes of Sarah Silverman and Talib Kweli, so you'll have a perfect response for the weird looks you'll receive from all the cougars sure to be bringing their kids. You can grab tickets here, and peep the tour dates below. [Spinner]
08.27 Bethel, NY: Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
08.28 Bristow, VA: Jiffy Lube Live
08.29 Philadelphia, PA: The Mann Center for the Performing Arts
08.31 Gilford, NH: Meadowbrook U.S.Cellular Pavilion
09.02 Albany, NY: Times Union Center
09.03 Lewiston, NY: Artpark
09.04 Toronto, ON: Molson Canadian Amphitheatre
09.05 Montreal, QC: Place des Arts
09.08 Edmonton, AB: Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
09.09 Calgary, AB: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
09.11 Vancouver, BC: Queen Elizabeth Theatre
09.12 Vancouver, BC: Queen Elizabeth Theatre
09.14 Regina, SK: Brandt Centre
09.15 Winnipeg, MB: MTS Centre
09.18 London, ON: John Labatt Centre
09.19 Kanata, ON: Scotiabank Place
09.21 Rochester, NY: Auditorium Theatre
09.22 Burlington, VT: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts
09.24 Portland, ME: Merrill Auditorium
09.25 Boston, MA: The Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre
09.26 Boston, MA: The Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre
09.28 Providence, RI: Providence Performing Arts Center
09.29 Wallingford, CT: Toyota Presents the Oakdale Theatre
09.30 Pittsburgh, PA: Benedum Center for the Performing Arts
10.02 New York, NY: Radio City Music Hall
10.03 New York, NY: Radio City Music Hall
10.05 Hershey, PA: Hershey Theatre
10.06 Cleveland, OH: PlayhouseSquare - State Theatre
10.08 Detroit, MI: Fox Theatre
10.09 Chicago, IL: Chicago Theatre
10.10 Chicago, IL: Chicago Theatre
10.11 Louisville, KY: The Louisville Palace
10.13 Indianapolis, IN: Murat Theatre at Old National Centre
10.15 Richmond, VA: Landmark Theater
10.16 Greensboro, NC: War Memorial Auditorium
10.17 Charlotte, NC: Ovens Auditorium
10.19 Birmingham, AL: BJCC Concert Hall
10.20 Huntsville, AL: Von Braun Center Concert Hall
10.21 Nashville, TN: Tennessee Performing Arts Center - Jackson Hall
10.23 Atlanta, GA: Fox Theatre
10.24 Atlanta, GA: Fox Theatre
10.27 Jacksonville, FL: Times Union Center for the Performing Arts
10.29 Kissimmee, FL: Silver Spurs Arena at Osceola Heritage Park
10.30 Tampa, FL: St. Pete Times Forum
10.31 Miami, FL: AmericanAirlines Arena
11.02 Columbia, SC: The Township Auditorium
11.03 Knoxville, TN: The Historic Tennessee Theatre
11.05 Tulsa, OK: BOK Center
11.06 Kansas City, MO: The Midland by AMC
11.07 Broomfield, CO: 1st Bank Center
11.09 West Valley City, UT: Maverik Center
11.12 Spokane, WA: INB Performing Arts Center
11.13 Tacoma, WA: Tacoma Dome
11.14 Portland, OR: Memorial Coliseum
11.15 Eugene, OR: Hult Center for the Performing Arts
11.18 Sacramento, CA: Memorial Auditorium
11.20 San Francisco, CA: Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
11.21 San Francisco, CA: Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
11.26 Los Angeles, CA: NOKIA Theatre L.A.Live
11.27 Los Angeles, CA: NOKIA Theatre L.A.Live
11.28 San Diego, CA: San Diego Sports Arena
12.04 Phoenix, AZ: Dodge Theatre
12.05 Phoenix, AZ: Dodge Theatre
12.07 El Paso, TX: Abraham Chavez Theatre
12.09 San Antonio, TX: Freeman Coliseum
12.10 Houston, TX: Hobby Center for the Performing Arts
12.11 Cedar Park, TX: Cedar Park Center
12.12 Frisco, TX: Dr Pepper Arena
