The Black Poets Society

ISTHMUS PICK

Friday, July 1, High Noon Saloon, 9:30 pm

Rap is about much more than violence. It’s about community and connecting with others — and to prove it, this local hip-hop band from the 1990s is bringing back its uplifting rhymes and positive vibes for a second annual reunion show. A crew of eight that includes a handful of MCs and many musicians, the BPS sound is a throwback to danceable old-school rap songs about parties and romantic pursuits. With 3rd Dimension, DJ Vinyl Richie.