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still buzzing after a beautiful night at the @soulcitysessions LDN show! 🤩

much love to the soulcity team for having me and to all you wonderful souls that came through - we had a good time! 💛

to my talented brothers who held it down in the band, y’all were locked in! i appreciate y’all 🥹🔥🤝🏾

🎹 @wayvwalks
🎸 @king_jamz127
🥁 @_idowuo

also word to my brother @simeonsoul for slides 1+2 and smashing his performance 🔥 always a vibe seeing you IRL bro 🥹💛

😎 styled by the one and only @keiology - the fit always on point!

till next time 🫡

@troubadourlondon #liveshow #hiphop #tinydesk #jamsession #ukrap

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Soulcity Sessions: LDN
A night of music, drinks, and intimacy
@troubadourlondon

Wednesday, September 10th, 2025
Doors open at 7:00 PM

Tickets:
FREE RSVP | £12 at the Door
Donations include a FREE plant gift

Featuring performances by:
@lilyheadmusic
@iamdavecreates
@its.shalini.rani
@tray_nova
@allysnm
@simeonsoul

Come for the vibes, stay for the magic. Soulcity Sessions 🌱

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LONDON! Come and join us on Wednesday September 10th at @troubadourlondon for a night of soulfulness, intimacy and community 💫❤️

Featuring:
@allysnm
@iamdavecreates
@tray_nova

& MORE‼️

FREE RSVP ADVANCE // £12 DOOR. Every donation equals a gifted plant! Ticket link in bio 🌱

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LONDON, lets save the date‼️
Soulcity Sessions - “Beats & Poetry
Unplugged” is the event you don’t want to miss! Come experience an unforgettable vibe 😎

Join us on SEPTEMBER 10TH at @troubadourlondon , let’s connect with live music, drinks and community ‼️

FREE RSVP ADVANCE TICKETS VIA BIO OR QR! 12 GBP at door. Plus, every donation receives a free plant 🪴

🎭 Hosted by @faithabrea

📸 Media coverage by @fullyloadedshoots

Vendor @faithincrystals

Featuring performances by:
🎤 @lilyheadmusic
🎤 @iamdavecreates
🎤 @its.shalini.rani
🎤 @tray_nova
🎤 @allysnm
🎤 @simeonsoul

Get your tickets now! You don’t want to miss this! 🌱

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We happily welcome back the intimate storytelling and nostalgic sounds of @tray_nova who will be joining the stage for our SEPTEMBER 10TH show in LONDON at @troubadourlondon ‼️

Get acquainted & stream his single “You Say, I Say” out now 🎶

SAVE THE DATE, FREE RSVP to see @tray_nova & more available NOW VIA BIO ‼️12 GBP at door.

Join us for a night of curated performances, intimacy and community. Optional attendee donation = a free succulent plant! 🌱

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THE WEEK AHEAD

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TUESDAY 8/12: SONGWRITERS SALON
Our friend @measuringmarigolds is back with a lovely lineup of local songwriters to present their art and engage in discussions about their inspirations and processes. This time with:

@lonesomeandrew
@max.subar
@trees_will_return

Doors at 7 No Cover

WEDNESDAY 8/13: SOULCITY SESSIONS
@2ill_enterprise is back with a showcase of Chicago artists as a part of the @soulcitysessions series — hosted in cities across the country! This time with:

@adiadew_
@kiralypayne
@thisisth0rn
@chrisrobbin222

Doors at 8 $15adv $20day-of

THURSDAY 8/14: MATCHBOOK DISTILLING
We’re so excited to host @matchbookdistilling for a happy hour to taste and utilize their inventive portfolio!

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FRIDAY 8/15: 2 SESSIONS

EARLY: MEGAN ESTHER
@meganesthermusic is known for their nostalgic blues-rock, Americana sound inspiring audiences with clever lyrics, musical prowess and a clear political perspective.

Doors at 7:30 $10

LATE: DUSTIN LAURENZI
We’re being late hits back to the city of Chicago with our Late Nite Jazz series.

@dustin.laurenzi is a saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist whose work draws from jazz, folk musics and improvisation. An active member of Chicago’s creative music community, he leads and co-leads several projects.

Doors at 10:30 $5

SATURDAY 8/16: 2 SESSIONS

EARLY: COGS FUNK TRIO with LMNOP
@mattcogsbassman and his trio explore old school funk, r&b jazz fusion tunes with some classic pop curveballs thrown into the mix.

LMNOP is a band that makes music.

Doors at 7:30 $10

LATE: DJ SET with LAMAR KEDAR
@chicagolives is a seasoned figure in the Chicago music scene with a commitment to keeping things current, fun and danceable with intention and taste. Expect a unique combo of hip-hop, r&b, EDM and throwbacks.

Needle drops at 10:30 No Cover

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#chicago #chicagomusic #chicagoband #chicagodj #chicagonightlife #livemusic #cocktail #cocktailbar #independantvenue @lemon_chicago

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THE WEEK AHEAD

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TUESDAY 4/22: JUSTICE FOR LAUGHS
Every month, we hold a showcase of local artists and comics handpicked by host @mayer_of_none to raise money for charity— this time with a live performance from @oliviaandthelovers to raise funds for @chicagoabortionfund

Doors at 7:30 Donations much appreciated!

WEDNESDAY 4/23: SOULCITY SESSIONS
Our third time hosting @soulcitysessions an ever-evolving showcase of local hiphop, r&b and indie acts — join us for a special Earth Day party!

Doors 7:30 $15 adv $20 at the door

THURSDAY 4/24: HIDDEN CURRENTS
Every Last Thursday @meanie.productions puts together a slew of Chicago’s most interesting experimental acts. Ranging from avante-garde jazz, noise, ambient and beyond HIDDEN CURRENTS will make you rethink the parameters of music.

Doors 7:30 $5

FRIDAY 4/25: 2 SESSIONS

EARLY: “STANDARDS”
TROMBLAU & FRIENDS
Trombonist @tromblau has put together a collaborative project to feature arrangements of standards by different artists in the group. These compositions are foundational to Music to preserve a chain of conversation, stories and lessons between generations.

Doors 7:30 $10

LATE: MEGAN ESTHER with VILLEKULLA

Singer - songwriter @meganesthermusic is known for their nostalgic blues rock Americana sound, inspiring audiences with clever lyrics, political perspective and musical prowess.

Longtime players in the city’s scene @villekullatheband is an instrumental group drawing on elements of psych rock, desert blues and funk to inform its eclectic sound.

Doors 10:30 $5

SATURDAY 4/26: 2 SESSIONS

EARLY: GIOVANNY REVELLE
@giovanyrevelle is a first generation singer-song writer and producer whose music blends Motown, Rock, Blues, Jazz and more

Doors 7:30 $10

LATE: LOOKOUT!
MICH SHIREY & THE NIGHT WATCH
@michmakes has assembled a group to take on various pop artists’ catalogues and reinterpret them live! This time they’re doing @dualipa with guest vocalist @kasia.vox

Doors at 10:30 $5

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Last December we showed love to the Windy City, next month WE ARE BACK CHICAGO‼️ We can’t wait to share another night of intimate memories and amazing music with a fresh line up of talent. Details coming soon!! 🌱🌱

Reel featuring:
@radicalnightt
@shon.weathers
@thethirdraps
@mvtemvte
@tray_nova

📸 @fullyloadedshoots

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As 2024 wraps up, we can’t wait to start the new year with you all! ✨

12/11/24 CHI 💙💨🏙️

📸 @filmbae35

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The storytelling rhymes of @tray_nova for @soulcitysessions at @lemon_chicago

12/11/24 CHI 💙💨🏙️

📸 @filmbae35

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FINAL MESSAGES FROM OUR AMAZING GUESTS AT THE ANGEL OF WORDS PODCAST. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND EFFORT…HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE FROM THE CREW OVER AT AOW!
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MUSICIANS AND GUEST’S IN THIS VIDEO INCLUDE: 🙏🏾💪🏾💥
@iamleisley
@williep164
@djgatica
@tray_nova
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ALSO SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR PEOPLE BEHIND THE SCENES THIS YEAR ON THE PODCAST.
@iamstartrack
@brianjsegarra
@suave.inspires
@og_yess_xoxo
@fantastic0_fnf
@krisbell_510
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#happyholidays #happynewyear #inspiration #inspirational #love

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