Brother Ali

It might seem like old news having a hometown rapper pack First Ave two nights in a row, but Brother Ali’s latest stand will offer several firsts: It’s his first local showing since last month’s release of his provocative, topical, seething new album “Mourning in America and Dreaming in Color.” For most local fans, it will be the first chance to hear him with his new, horn-blasting live band, Blank Tape Beloved. Saturday’s all-ages show will also feature local high-schoolers who competed to open. New York indie-rapper Homeboy Sandman and Denver duo the Reminders also perform each night. Read a new interview with Brother Ali at startribune.com/music. Chris Riemenschneider