Live & Direct Tour

Live & Direct Tour blazes across the US featuring indie champs The Hieroglyphics, OC, Non Phixion, and Boom Bap Project.



(Brooklyn, NY August 3, 2005) – Indie hip-hop heavyweights The Hieroglyphics, along with OC, Non Phixion, and Boom Bap Project have set out on the Live & Direct Tour, which will make stops in 39 cities across the US. The concept of the tour is to bring together groups that are geographically diverse but share the same hip-hop aesthetic. Hieroglyphics' member Domino explains, "Hip-hop isn't relative to one area anymore; it's not like the West reps the gangsta rap and the East keeps it grimy. We're all fam and this line-up brings folks the best of everything. The tour is a solid package of real hip hop at it's finest and we're bringing it to you live and direct."



The Hieroglyphics crew consists of Del The Funky Homosapien, Casual, Pep Love, Domino and the group Souls of Mischief. They collectively emerged as a powerful force within the underground hip-hop world when they left their major label home to create their own independent label, Hieroglyphics Imperium, in 1997. "Underground" is now a misnomer as sales for the crew's collective and individual releases now total more than 3 million units. The company also includes a distribution wing (releases include soul singer Goapele and hip-hop artists Z-Man and Encore) and a merchandise line that prominently features their famous three-eyed logo. In 2004, Hiero bought an 8,100 square foot building in East Oakland that houses their recording studios, video production studios, offices, and warehouse. Founding member Casual's third solo album, Casual Presents: Smash Rockwell will be released on September 6, 2005.



Diggin' In The Crates (DITC) crew member and NYC legend O.C. first turned heads when he made an appearance on Organized Konfusion's 1991 classic song "Fudge Pudge" in 1991. He then he dropped his classic debut album Word...Life in 1994 and despite being under-promoted, the album sold well and further solidified OC's reputation as a gifted lyricist. Eleven years, three solo albums, and a dozen movie soundtrack inclusions later, OC is ready to claim the title of "King of the Underground" with his forth solo release Smoke & Mirrors on Hieroglyphics Imperium on November 1, 2005.



Non-Phixion, made up of ILL BILL, Goretex, Sabad Red, and DJ Eclipse, have a sound that's best described as "b-boy gangster meets futuristic world of the apocalypse." After leaving Geffen Records for Uncle Howie Records they released some gems including several 12"s that have sold over 100,000 units, their debut album The Future Is Now, and The Green DVD. In addition to working on their upcoming sophomore album, all four members are currently working on solo projects.



Boom Bap Project brings the Northwest flavor to the tour. The multi-cultural, Seattle-based trio consists of MC's Karim aka Nightclubberlang, Destro Destructo, and DJ Scene. They are touring in support of their new album Reprogram, an album that combines the street feel of Run DMC circa 87' with the freshness of 2k5 wordplay, and production from Seattle's best Jake One and Vitamin D - producers responsible for crafting tracks for the likes of G-Unit and 50 Cent, Busta Rhymes, De La Soul, Gift of Gab and Ghostface Killa.



Live & Direct Tour - Summer 2005

Hieroglyphics (Del, Domino, Pep Love, Souls of Mischief, and Casual), Non Phixion, O.C., & Boom Bap Project



Monday, 7/25
Seattle, WA
The Showbox
1426 First Avenue
206.628.0221
$18 Adv./$20 DOS


Tuesday, 7/26
Portland, OR
Roseland Theatre
8 N.W. 6th Ave
503.221.0288
$18 Adv. / $20 DOS


Wednesday, 7/27
Eugene, OR
WOW Hall
291 W. 8th Ave
541.687.2746
$16 Adv. / $18 DOS



Thursday, 7/28
Sacramento, CA
Colonial Theatre
3522 Stockton Blvd.
916.454.9180
$20 Adv. / $25 DOS


Friday, 7/29
San Francisco, CA
The Fillmore
1805 Geary Blvd
415.346.3000
$23 DOS


Saturday, 7/30
San Bernadino, CA
National Orange Show
689 South "E" Street
909.888.6788
$30 (w/ Nas, Redman, Cuban Linx, Sage Francis)


Sunday, 7/31
Solana Beach, CA
Belly Up Tavern
143 S. Cedros Ave
619.481.8140
$20 Adv. / $22 DOS


Tuesday, 8/2
Tempe, AZ
The Clubhouse
1320 E. Broadway Road
480.968.3238
$16.50 Adv. / $18 DOS


Wednesday, 8/3
Albuquerque, NM
Sunshine Theater
120 Central St. West
505.843.7236
$15 Adv. / $20 DOS


Friday, 8/5
Austin, TX
Emo's
603 Red River
512.477.3667
$13 Adv. / $15 DOS


Saturday, 8/6
Baton Rouge, LA
Spanish Moon
1109 Highland Road
225.383.6666
$15 DOS


Sunday, 8/7
New Orleans, LA
The Parish @ House of Blues
225 Decatur
504.529.2624
$14 DOS


Monday, 8/8
Tampa, FL
Orpheum
1902 Republica De Cuba
941.504.0283
$15 Adv. /



Tuesday, 8/9
Orlando, FL
The Social
54 North Orange Ave
407.246.1419
$18 Adv. / $20 DOS


Wednesday, 8/10
Atlanta, GA
The Loft
1374 W. Peachtree
404.885.1365
$18 Adv. / $20 DOS


Thursday, 8/11
Asheville, NC
The Orange Peel
101 Biltmore Ave
828.225.5851
$15 Adv. / $20 DOS


Friday 8/12
Carrboro, NC
Cat's Cradle
300 East Main
919.967.9053
$15



Saturday 8/13
Baltimore, MD
Sonar Lounge
407 East Saratoga Street
410.327.8333
$18


Sunday 8/14
New York, NY
BB Kings Blues Club
243 W. 42nd Street
212.997.4555
$19.50 Adv / $22 DOS


Monday 8/15
Farmingdale, NY
Downtown
190 Main Street
516.293.7700
$15 Adv. / $18 DOS


Tuesday 8/16
Washington, DC
9:30 Club
815 "V" St. N.W.
202.265.0930
$18


Wednesday 8/17
Philadelphia, PA
Theatre of Living Arts
334 South Street
215.922.1011
$20


Thursday 8/18
Cambridge, Mass
Middle East-downstairs
472 Cambridge, MA
617.864.3278
$20 Adv / $25 DOS


Friday 8/19
South Burlington, VT
Higher Ground
1214 Williston Road
802.652.0777
$20 Adv/ $22 DOS


Saturday 8/20
Ottawa, ON Canada
Capital Music Hall
TBA


Sunday 8/21
Toronto,ON Canada
The Reverb
TBA


Tuesday 8/23
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Blind Pig
208 South First Street
734.623.9962
$18 Adv / $20 DOS


Wednesday 8/24
Cleveland, OH
Grog Shop
2785 Euclid Hts Blvd
216.321.5588
$15 Adv / $17 DOS


Thursday 8/25
Indianapolis,IN
The Patio
6319 N Guildord Ave
317.253.0799
$10 Adv / $12 DOS


Friday 8/26
Chicago, IL
The Abbey
3420 W. Grace Street
773.478.4408
$15 Adv / $18 DOS


Saturday 8/27
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
The Eagles Club
2401 West Wisconsin Ave
414.342.7238
$17


Sunday 8/28
Minneapolis, MN
First Avenue
701 First Avenue North
612.338.8407
$12


Tuesday 8/30
Boulder, Colorado
Fox Theatre
1135 13th Street
303.447.0095
$18 Adv / $20


Wednesday 8/31
Aspen, Colorado
Belly Up
450 South Galena Street
970.544.9800
$20


Thursday 9/1
Park City, Utah
Suede
1612 Ute Blvd
435.658.2665
$20


Friday 9/2
Sparks, NV
New Oasis
2100 Victorian Ave
775.846.2049
$20


Saturday 9/3
Santa Cruz, Ca
The Catalyst
1011 Pacific Ave
831.423.1338
$18 Adv / $20 DOS


Sunday 9/4
Ventura, CA
Ventura Theatre
26 South Chestnut
805.653.0721
$20 Avd / $22 DOS


Wednesday 9/7
San Luis Obispo,CA
Slo Brewing Company
1119 Garden Street
805.543.1843
$21 Adv / $23 DOS


Thursday 9/8
Anahiem, CA
The Grove Of Anaheim
2200 E. Katella Avenue
714.712.2700
$22 Adv / $25 DOS


Friday 9/9
San Diego, Ca
Epicentre
8450 Mira Mesa Blvd
858.271.4000
$22 Adv / $25 DOS