SOUL TIES: Cleophus James & Fortresses LIVE @ Smartmouth Brewery - Norfolk

Join us for an unforgettable night of sound and soul featuring live bands, vendors, food, beer, and community vibes.

Cleophus James and FORTRESSES take the stage at Smartmouth Brewing Co. (Norfolk, VA) for SOUL TIES — a live music experience that blends communities through rhythm, energy, and connection. ✨ High vibrations. Deep rhythms. A community-centered atmosphere. Bring your people. Feel the music. Be part of something real.

Hosted by KELO & FRIENDS.

Psychedelic funk, western twang, jazz, and post-punk energy — Cleophus James delivers fearless sound and tight chemistry. Fronted by Scott & Jamie Messier with Jack Shea and Colin Coon, this Richmond-based crew moves both the body and the spirit.
🎧 More: cleophusjamessounds.com

Led by Zachary Hines II, Fortresses blends jazz, soul, funk, Afro-beat, and hip hop.
Rooted in Hampton Roads and powered by community, they’ve been building sound and space since 2014. 🎧 More: fortresses.org

• Live bands
• Multidiscpline art
• Local vendors and craft
• Food + craft beer
• Good people & good energy
• Rain or shine — this event is non-refundable

Smartmouth Brewing Co. – Norfolk HQ
1309 Raleigh Ave, Suite 300
Norfolk, VA

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