Never been to a show? Here are some quick FAQs for the Cherokee Social Show this Saturday the 28th at 7:30. We hope you’ll join us!

Do I need tickets before the show? No. There are no tickets. You can pay with cash or a credit card when we open the gates. Suggested donation is $15/adult, but no one is turned away based on how much they pay. 100% of your donation goes to the artists thanks to our sponsors!

What if I’ve never been to a show? Over half the people at every show are new. You won’t be alone. You might see someone you know, but radical hospitality and making sure everyone feels welcome (attendees and artists) is one of our most important values. All of the staffing for this comes from volunteers, and everyone contributes to the experience just by being there.

When do I arrive? We open the gate generally at 6:30. Earliest arrivals get the best locations, but we have never turned anyone away. The show is one set, and done by about 9:00.

What do I bring? Bring a chair, and anything you want to eat or drink. Make it a picnic if you want. You can bring a blanket but we advise arriving early. We have some extra chairs if you need one.

What about bathrooms? We have bathrooms in our house that are available to everyone once the gates open.

Getting here – what do you recommend? Most people drive but we have spaces in our front yard to lock up your bikes. If you drive, please be considerate of our neighbors and make sure you don’t block driveways. Transit info is in the event link. Our yard is wheelchair accessible and everything in the yard is level (no stairs) but our bathrooms may not be fully accessible.

What else? No pets. If we’ve forgotten anything just let us know.

The weather will be PERFECT for this Saturday’s show with iLLism. Logistics below. This is our last show of the 2024 Season. We hope you will join us!

BIOGRAPHY: iLLism is a Twin Cities-based duo comprising husband and wife Envy and Fancy. Their sound spans across various genres, such as Hip-Hop, R&B, Jazz, and Minneapolis Funk, and is enriched by the use of live instruments in their performances. 

With two EPs and three full-length albums under their belt, they have performed on prominent stages like Super Bowl Live, NAMM, SXSW, and Paisley Park. Beyond their musical talent, iLLism is committed to uplifting the black artistic community. In 2022, they opened The Legacy Building, in south Minneapolis. A creative space that supports the local creative community. They also are the lead organizers of  the Soul of the Southside Juneteenth Arts and Music Festival, which takes place at Minnehaha and Lake Street annually each year on Juneteenth. iLLism’s unwavering commitment to music and community has created a space for themselves and others to thrive, inspiring hope, perseverance, and artistic excellence.

TICKETS & LOGISTICS: There are no tickets. For all shows we request a $15 donation/adult, with 100% of the proceeds going to the artist. (No one will be turned away based on the ability to pay, and people can contribute more because 100% goes to the artist.)

Seating is first come first served, with the gate open at 6:30. We ask that you bring your own chair/blanket, and anything that you like to eat or drink. (Adult beverages allowed.) We provide onsite bathrooms in our house. No animals allowed.

ADDRESS: 273 Goodhue Street, 55102. Please thank our neighbors and be careful not to block driveways if you park. Transit. Biking encouraged, with parking available in our yard.

SOCIAL AND LINKS:

• All the links: wwww.iLLismMusic.com
• info@iLLismMusic.com
• www.TheLegacyBuilding.org
• https://instagram.com/iLLismMusic
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyzDVeUKUQd2FrtFskwvw6w
• https://www.facebook.com/iLLismMusic
• https://open.spotify.com/artist/3fiSaskOXtGHtmbArndywL
• https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/illism/1084484200

This season has been so much fun, with such great artists. And we have only one more show!

Please plan to join us for Grand Oak Opry Presents iLLism! this coming Saturday the 31st. We promise you it will be a great night! (Details are in the event link.)

Thanks to the artists, community, volunteers, and sponsors that make this possible in #mysaintpaul!

We can’t wait for EVV on Saturday the 24th. Gate at 6:30, show at 7:30. We hope you’ll join us!

BIOGRAPHY: EVV is a Minneapolis-based musician that does not claim a genre. Drawing influences from blues, jazz, and rock, the solo project of Evelyn Speers is one that is years in the making. With each song, EVV sings about heartbreak and their experiences as a black femme in today’s society. EVV hopes to inspire young femmes to pursue the music that inspires them and to let their voices be heard.  

TICKETS & LOGISTICS: There are no tickets. For all shows we request a $15 donation/adult, with 100% of the proceeds going to the artist. (No one will be turned away based on the ability to pay, and people can contribute more because 100% goes to the artist.)

Seating is first come first served, with the gate open at 6:30. We ask that you bring your own chair/blanket, and anything that you like to eat or drink. (Adult beverages allowed.) We provide onsite bathrooms in our house. No animals allowed.

ADDRESS: 273 Goodhue Street, 55102. Please thank our neighbors and be careful not to block driveways if you park. Transit. Biking encouraged, with parking available in our yard.

SOCIAL AND LINKS:

• https://evvmusic.bandcamp.com/music
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3FmhUjxOqwqpGkpocHEBFv?si=cgLoxBrhQfOYnrXCSLzp3Q&nd=1&dlsi=ee3b9e2c7b80463c
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evv_music/

Only two more shows! This Saturday, Grand Oak Opry Presents EVV, and on the 31st, Grand Oak Opry Presents iLLism!

We are so excited to host these incredible musicians. There is more information about each artist, as well as logistics, in the event links.

This is a chance to support these artists, build community, and enjoy a beautiful summer night under the Grand Oak. Please join us!