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Hiero Day Music Festival in Oakland

Copy of dayLegendary independent artist collective Hieroglyphics Imperium are teaming up with Oakland-based Linden Street Brewery to present the Second Annual Hiero Day block party on Monday, September 2, 2013 (Labor Day) from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. at the Linden Street Brewery, located at the Port of Oakland. Hiero Day is a free all day music festival that features live performances by the legendary Hieroglyphics and other special guests, local merchandise vendors, food trucks, and interactive activities for all ages. Hiero Day celebrates and showcases the Bay

Hiero Day was created in 2012 with the purpose of celebrating Oakland, supporting local businesses, empowering communities, and highlighting the Bay Area’s internationally recognized independent Hip-Hop culture. Showcasing independent and emerging artists who live and work in the Bay Area, the festival will remain free and accessible to all, thanks to the generous support of sponsors. After the success of last year’s inaugural event, Oakland’s Mayor Jean Quan will declare September 3, 2013 as “Hiero Day” in the City of Oakland. This year’s festival holds particular significance to the local music community, as it lands on the 20th anniversary of the release of the highly influential and groundbreaking album, ’93 ‘Til Infinity by Bay Area underground legends, Souls of Mischief. At Hiero Day 2013, the Hieroglyphics will perform hits from previous albums, including the infamous ’93 ‘Til Infinity, Full Circle, and songs from their new album The Kitchen, released Tuesday, July 16, 2013.

Visit www.hieroday.com for more information and updates on performances, sponsors, vendors, and activities. Watch footage of Hiero Day 2012 and hear Kanye, Sway Calloway, Davey D, and Radio Rahim wax poetic about Hiero’s legacy on music, culture, and fashion here: http://youtu.be/yuZ9NacZ-z4

Founded in 1997 in Oakland, California, Hiero Imperium Records was founded by artists Del The Funky Homosapien, Casual, Pep Love, Domino, and the group Souls of Mischief, consisting of members A-Plus, Opio, Phesto and Tajai. After releasing albums on several major labels, the collective established their own independent Hieroglyphics Imperium label, website, and merch company in 1997, and are credited as creating the blueprint for independent rap labels. Few other rap collectives have withstood the test of time and are still considered as vibrant, respected, and talented as when they first stepped on the scene 20+ years ago. They are also credited as being one of the first hip hop groups to work with skate, snow, and surf companies . Created by Del the Funky Homosapien, their “third eye logo” is considered the third most recognized music logo according to Rolling Stone Magazine, and has been seen tattooed on dozens of fans all over the world. 2013 marks the 20 year anniversary of Souls of Mischief’s seminal ’93 ‘Til Infinity album, which will be celebrated at the 2nd annual Hiero Day block party festival on September 2nd, 2013 in Oakland, California.

 

Hieroglyphics – Summer Tour & New Mixtape

On July 19th, the legendary Hieroglyphics Imperium, embarked on their Hiero Imperium Summer Tour 2012. The 16-city tour kicks off in San Diego, CA, and makes stops in Sacramento, CA, Oakland, CA, Denver, CO, and Las Vegas, NV, along the way. The tour will feature performances by Souls Of Mischief, Pep Love, and Casual, plus some very special guests.

Recently, Hiero Imperium released the Summer Tour Mixtape. The project, mixed by  DJ Icewater, offers a mix of new and classic Hiero material, and serves as a special release to get fans pumped for the upcoming show dates. And just as Hiero is offering special VIP ticket bundles for the tour, the mixtape is also being offered to fans in four exciting bundles: Fans that only want the music can download the project for free from Hiero’s Bandcamp page; for $5, fans will receive the music plus a Hiero sticker pack; for $10, fans will receive the music and sticker pack, plus a Hiero keychain; and for $20, fans will receive the music, sticker pack, keychain, and an official Hiero Imperium Summer Tour 2012 tour t-shirt.

Download or purchase the mixtape here:  http://hieroglyphicsimperium.bandcamp.com/album/hieroglyphics-imperium-summer-2012-tour-mixtape

For few select dates on the Hiero Imperium Summer Tour, a special VIP ticket option is available which will include a VIP Meet and Greet, a tour T-Shirt, CD and Poster, and a Sticker Pack. Check their website (http://www.hieroglyphics.com) for those specific dates to be revealed.

Founded in 1997 in Oakland, CA, Hiero Imperium Records is Del The Funky Homosapien, Casual, Pep Love, Domino, and the Souls of Mischief, made up of A-Plus, Opio, Phesto and Tajai. Coming off waves of success from earlier releases like Souls’ ’93 Til Infinity, the Hiero crew had already established themselves as a name in mainstream and underground hip-hop, and soon released their first collective project Third Eye Vision. Since then the Hiero team has been thriving in the hip-hop world, releasing a number of projects within the label as well as branching out for collaborations with the likes of Jurassic 5, George Clinton, Dilated Peoples, Q-Tip, Xzibit and Gorillaz.

Hiero Summer Tour 2012 Dates:

7/19 – House Of Blues (San Diego, CA): http://tinyurl.com/7emgntv

7/20 – Fulton 55 (Fresno, CA):  http://tinyurl.com/8xfx4zy

7/21 – Harlows (Sacramento, CA):  http://tinyurl.com/7rqehul

8/2 – The Alley (Reno, NV):  http://tinyurl.com/88npjut

8/3 – El Rey (Chico, CA):  http://tinyurl.com/7tqaafd

8/4 –  Art And Soul Festival (Oakland, CA): http://www.artandsouloakland.com/

8/7 – Humbrews (Arcata, CA): http://tinyurl.com/74a7j4r

8/8 – WOW Hall (Eugene, OR):  http://tinyurl.com/7a7kvzh

8/9 – Wild Buffalo (Bellingham, WA):  http://tinyurl.com/7puapkp

8/10 – A Club (Spokane, WA):  http://tinyurl.com/6uhw3xm

8/11 – Top Hat (Missoula, MT):  http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3656713328/eorg

8/12 – The Reef (Boise, ID):  http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3657064378/eorg

8/15 – Park City Live (Park City, UT):  http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3741254192/eorg

8/16 – Cervantes (Denver, CO):  http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3751410570/eorg

8/17 – Find Your Way Festival (State Bridge, CO):  http://statebridge.com/

8/18 – Country Saloon (Las Vegas, NV):  http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3714680710/eorg