On Saturday, October 17th, fans of comedy and hip-hop have a chance to hear Spoken Nerd – Rapper from Nashville, TN – as he returns to Bloomington. Spoken Nerd is the project of Nathan Conrad of Nashville, TN. Admission is free, with a suggested donation at the door to support the touring artist. Spoken Nerd's latest album is "Fruits of Leisure" (October 2025), a 12-track collaboration with Cincinnati producer Juan Cosby featuring guests including Dope Knife and Darko the Super, available on all streaming platforms. Weather permitting, the outside area is all-ages. Inside is 21+.
About Nathan Conrad:
This isn't your typical rap project. Reviewers note that his live shows often trick the audience into "smiling and reflecting on the same sore subjects that [would normally] leave you arguing with friends and family," weaving tongue-in-cheek humor with heavy topics like politics, love, and philosophy. According to Tuned Up, a Spoken Nerd set expands far beyond traditional hip-hop, infusing live elements of indie pop, synthwave, and electronica. Across a long career, he has built a healthy catalog of full-length albums, EPs, and singles.
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