Southern soul artist launches Nashville Social’s first 'Gospel Brunch' in Carson City this Sunday
Locals are abuzz with excitement about this inspiring, southern “Gospel Brunch” tradition finally making its way to Northern Nevada. Lilli Lewis is the ideal artist to debut the club’s concept in “The Swan” Music Hall, given her effortless ability to lift and energize audiences, as she and her piano invite folks on a journey through folk, roots, country soul, gospel, and jazz genres.
From the earliest planning of the music discovery concept for the club, Entertainment Director Evangeline Elston set her sights on hosting “gospel brunches”. Following the club’s “Saints and Sinner’s Brunch” in the dining room, guests are welcomed to the music hall and treated to an uplifting afternoon concert. In her travels throughout the south, Elston has loved similar live music events, and is thrilled by how the unfolding “gospel brunch” series embodies the “Love All Y’all” vibe of Nashville Social Club.
Nashville Social Club, known for showcasing world class artists from across the country, is especially honored to present Lilli Lewis. As the story goes, Lilli Lewis should never have been. Before she was born, Lewis’ mother was told her baby probably wouldn’t survive due to lung trouble, so the fact that Lewis now makes her living singing with those same lungs is a gift she never takes for granted.
Lilli Lewis integrates New Orleans traditions as lead singer for Kirk Joseph’s, Backyard Groove, and also creates music that illustrates her personal commitment to “radical decency” in troubled and difficult times. Lewis uses her voice to introduce “sacred” songs into public spaces, and though she isn’t inclined to define her sound, she hopes her audiences leave her shows knowing two things: that they are brilliant as they are, and they have the ability to use their gifts to make a better world.
The Sunday, Nov. 13 “Gospel Brunch” concert will begin at 2:30 p.m. in “The Swan” Music Hall at Nashville Social Club. Tickets are $25-$35. Make a reservation for brunch and show your tickets or receipt to your server and enjoy FREE Mimosas or Bloody Marys!
Tickets can be bought here. Reservations are encouraged for Sunday “Saints and Sinner’s Brunch” 10:00 am–2:00pm. (775)515-0020 thenashvilleclub.com.