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Eulogy and Free The Optimus Present: C. Shreve, Tab-One, DJ Jet, Juan Holladay, Freedom The 9th Wonder, and DJ Chubby Knuckles Friday, September 13th, 2024 Eulogy - 10 Buxton Ave. Asheville, NC 28801 Doors 7PM || Show 8PM C. Shreve Chris Shreve is a North Carolina based MC/producer & founder of the Asheville hip-hop collective Free The Optimus. His brainchild--FTO--became an award winning group & blog era success, earning their following & relevance through an unrelenting tour & release schedule, largely driven by Shreve's vision. The Professor moniker references his 12 years as a university professor teaching biostatistics. He defines Free The Optimus as “a call to action—to set free our optimal ability & our optimistic perspective & to transform the world around us.” From the writers at Earmilk: “C.Shreve's lyrical prowess is undeniable. FTO is known for bringing positive & poetic lyrics that flow over jazz influenced hip hop beats that bring in a hint of soul. Their lyrical talent goes above & beyond what is expected in rap music these days.” Since 2009, FTO has helped to define Carolina music & continues to set the bar for hip hop in the live space.