Sound Circle: Dear Lauryn Hill (Live Music Tribute Night)

We see you. We hear you. We know the yearning for a place where your music can breathe freely, where your soul can connect with others who feel the rhythm just as deeply. That’s why we’re inviting you to Sound Circle: Dear Lauryn Hill, a premium live music event that bridges the gap between performance and participation. Rooted in the timeless grooves of funk, soul, R&B, and neo-soul, this is a concert, a communal experience where live instrumentation meets open jam sessions, fostering an atmosphere that’s intimate, soulful, and electric.

Join us at The 27 Club for an evening of soulful celebration. Our house band, SoundProof—a three-piece ensemble—will dedicate the night to the iconic works of Lauryn Hill. This is intentional listening at its finest, a heartfelt letter of appreciation to the queen herself.

We’re opening up the floor with an open jam segment—a space where instrumentalists and vocalists can come together, vibe, and create. If you feel the call to contribute your sound, we’d love to hear from you. Just drop us an email at [email protected] with “open jam” in the subject line, and let’s make something magical happen.

7:00PM - Enter the Sound Circle and enjoy an interactive live listening session of Neo Soul on Vinyl

8:00PM - Live band tribute renditions of Lauryn Hill classics by our house band SoundProof.

9:00PM - Open jam session.

SoundProof is a celebration of authentic artistry and culture, delivering a rich, genre-blending sound inspired by their church roots, eclectic sounds the golden era of neo-soul. With over 15 years of experience, this Ottawa-based trio—Caleel Hall (drums), Kevin Pryce (bass), and Leighton Rodney (piano)—channels the soulful depth of Lauryn Hill, the grooves of The Roots, and the intimacy of D’Angelo into every performance. Their mastery spans jazz, gospel, R&B, fusion, and more, creating a captivating live experience that transforms any space into a sanctuary for connection and groove. For lovers of culture and music, SoundProof offers an undeniable vibe that leaves you feeling, moving, and wanting more.

It’s a place to let go, listen, express, explore, and most importantly, belong. Together, we’ll groove through timeless classics while forming bonds that only music can forge.

Whether you’re seeking inspiration, connection, or simply a moment to be unapologetically yourself, Sound Circle is here for you. Come and share this incredible journey through music with us—we can’t wait to see you there.

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