Casual & Pep Love of Hieroglyphics with Asun Eastwood and Daniel Son + More
Hip-hop heads, take note. Casual and Pep Love—foundational members of the legendary Oakland underground collective Hieroglyphics—are heading to the Annex for a massive night of golden-era boom-bap and lyrical mastery at Lee's Palace. They'll be joined by heavy-hitting underground forces Asun Eastwood and Daniel Son, making this an absolute essential for fans of authentic, lyric-driven rap.
The Hieroglyphics Legacy
As part of the seminal crew that reshaped West Coast independent hip-hop alongside Souls of Mischief and Del tha Funkee Homosapien, Casual and Pep Love are celebrated for intricate rhyme schemes, jazz-inflected samples, and unmatched stage presence. Seeing these veterans in a historic room like Lee's Palace offers a rare chance to witness true hip-hop craftsmanship up close.
Practical Details
The show takes place on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at Lee's Palace (529 Bloor Street West). Tickets are very reasonably priced at $35. Doors open for this 19+ event with a valid photo ID requirement. Head out early to grab a drink downstairs in the legendary-dive Rockpile room or hit up one of Bloor Street's quick-bite spots before the beats drop.
