Red Heron Presents Seiji Oda & Hokage Simon

​Red Heron presents a night of musical performances by...

Seiji Oda - Seiji Oda, an Oakland-based artist, is innovating Bay Area rap with a unique fusion he calls "lo-fi hyphy." Drawing on Japanese city pop, jazz, and the Bay Area's energetic style, Oda combines serene sounds with street-influenced lyrics, offering a tranquil take on the typically upbeat genre. His music reflects a blend of cultural influences and aims to offer listeners a peaceful escape while maintaining an authentic Bay Area edge.

Hokage Simon - Simon Ajero, better known by his recording alias Hokage Simon, is a Filipino-American producer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and vocalist, from Vallejo, California. The 24-year-old genre-bending artist molds his production inspirations from the likes of J Dilla, The Neptunes, and Toro y Moi while blending Kiefer-like piano melodies & Synth Lead solos inspired by George Duke. Learning piano at a young age and making his first beat while in high school, Simon has helped contribute to production for many artists throughout various genres.

Doors - 7:30 PM