Digable Planets

It’s impossible for us to say “Digable Planets” without some feet-thumping and hip-swaying. It reminds us of our cooler, more nimble youth, specifically: First Avenue Danceteria, circa 1992, and the band’s ultra-smooth rendition of “Nickel Bag of Funk.” This brand of relaxed, jazz-infused hip-hop was something new then, and the Digable Planets helped pioneer it by sampling obscure soul and churning chilled-out ditties like “Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat).” Now, ten years after they split, Butterfly, Doodlebug, and Ladybug are back together. Here’s hoping they’ve retained their groove from those early years, and here’s hoping we don’t throw out our back at their show. 701 First Ave. N., Minneapolis; 612-332-1775; www.first-avenue.com