Zion I & The Grouch Team Up On New Album

Out this week, two of Cali's most respected hip-hop acts come together to deliver 'Heroes in the City of Dope.' Released via OM:Hip-Hop, which brought us Strange Fruit Project, 'Heroes in the City of Dope' is already being called an album that "proves that Zion I and The Grouch will continue to shine by delivering powerful messages and thought provoking subject matter through their diverse sound" (The Source). Produced by Amp Live with guest producers Headnodic (Crown City Rockers), Eligh (Living Legends), and The Grouch and guest artists emcee Chali 2na of Jurassic 5, soul and funk rocker Martin Luther and the multi-talented singer Esthero, Zion I & The Grouch have created something different.

With notable track records individually, with Zion I having released 3 critically acclaimed LPs, including 'Mind over Matter' (1998), 'Deep Water Slang' (2000), and 'True & Livin’' (2003) and The Grouch having been at the forefront of the west coast’s independent rap movement for over a decade, together they bring a fresh take on hip-hop that they once again will prove themselves as individuals but also as a group. Be sure to catch them on tour, as they hit the road for the next 3 months.

TOUR DATES
On tour with Crown City Rockers & Visionaries, Hanger 18, Bicasso & Deuce Eclipse and Pigeon John.
Saturday, Oct. 7th - Long Beach, Ca @ Vault 350
Thursday, Oct. 12th - SanJose, Ca @ Agenda Lounge
Friday, Oct. 13th - UC San Diego
Saturday, Oct. 14th - San Francisco, Ca @ Pier 27
Sunday, Oct. 15th - Eugene, Or @ WOW hall
Tuesday, Oct. 17th - Portland, Or @ Doug Fir
Wednesday, Oct. 18th - Seattle, Wa @ Chop Suey
Thursday, Oct. 19th - Vancouver, BC @ The Plaza
Friday, Oct. 20th - Bellingham, Wa @ The Nightlight Lounge
Saturday, Oct. 21st - Missoula, Mt @ The Other Side
Sunday, Oct. 22nd - Bozeman, Mt @ Zebra Cocktail Lounge
Wednesday, Oct. 25th - Salt Lake City, Ut @ The Urban Lounge
Thursday, Oct. 26th - Ft. Collins, Co @ The Aggie Theatre
Friday, Oct. 27th - Colorado Springs, Co @ The Black Sheep
Saturday, Oct. 28th - Denver, Co @ Larimer Lounge
Sunday, Oct. 29th - Durango, Co @ The Abbey Theatre
Tuesday, Oct. 31st - Dallas, TX @ Haileys
Wednesday, Nov. 1st - Austin, TX @ Emos
Friday, Nov. 3rd - Albuquerque, NM @ The Sunshine Theatre
Saturday, Nov. 4th - Phoenix, Az @ TBA
Sunday, Nov. 5th - Tucson, Az @ Club Congress
Monday, Nov. 6th - Flagstaff, Az @ Orpheum
Tuesday, Nov. 7th - San Diego, Ca @ The Casbah
Wednesday, Nov. 8th - Los Angeles, Ca @ The Knitting Factory

Canada (all dates w/ Deuce Eclipse)
Friday, Nov. 16th - Saskatoon, SK @ Odeon Theatre
Friday, Nov. 17th - Red Deer @ TBA
Saturday, Nov. 18th - Edmonton @ Sidetrack
Monday, Nov. 20th - Calgary @ Hi-Fi
Tuesday, Nov. 21st - Fernie @ Royal Hotel
Wednesday, Nov. 22nd - Nelson @ Hume Hotel
Thursday, Nov. 23rd - Karmloops @ TBA
Friday, Nov. 24th - Whistler @ TBA
Saturday, Nov. 25th - Victoria @ TBA

East Coast/Mid West (all dates w/ Deuce Eclipse, CX and Zeph & Azeem)
Tuesday, Nov. 28th - Alliston, Ma @ Great Scott
Wednesday, Nov. 29th - Burlington, Vt @ Nectar's
Thursday, Nov. 30th - Baltimore, Md @ Sonar
Friday, Dec. 1st - Brooklyn, Ny @ Southpaw
Saturday, Dec. 2nd - Philadelphia, Pa @ The Fire
Tuesday, Dec. 5th - Hamilton, On @ Casbah
Wednesday, Dec. 6th - London, Ontario @ Call the Office
Thursday, Dec. 7th - Ann Arbor, Mi @ TBA
Friday, Dec. 8th - Chicago, Il @ Abbey
Saturday, Dec. 9th - Madison, Wi @ Annex
Sunday, Dec. 10th - Minneapolis, Mn @ 7th St. Entry