Black Squirrel Club Jazz Jam ft. Gretchen Elise
Nov
10
6:00 PM18:00

Black Squirrel Club Jazz Jam ft. Gretchen Elise

TICKETS HERE ($5) / event details and parking info

6pm Doors Open

7-8 pm Gretchen Elise original set with Richard Hill Jr. (bass ) Jan Jeffries (percussion)

8-10pm Open Jam

Philly’s premiere jazz jam is run by Richard Hill, Jr. in this eclectic artsy Fishtown setting: an all ages venue, with a bar, a post-industrial, NOLA -tinged magic space. Come join Gretchen Elise as she celebrates her new release Running wrapped in originals from all her songwriting eras.

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Who de Who Family Festival
Oct
18
12:00 PM12:00

Who de Who Family Festival

  • Burlington County Fairgrounds (map)
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Who de Who Family’s Field Day

All Day Festival Fundraiser for Eagle’s Autism Foundation

Tickets HERE: FREE

Get ready to be moved, lifted & wrapped in pure soul with the incredible @gretchenelisemusic ✨🎶

With her contagious energy and soulful vocals, this singer-songwriter has a gift for pulling listeners right into the heart of her music. A true storyteller, Gretchen doesn’t just perform — she creates an experience that stays with you. 🌿

🔥 Don’t miss her performing her newest indie soul release “Running” — an animated journey of love and resilience that’s been captivating audiences worldwide.

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Gretchen Elise & Anam Owili-Eger
Oct
9
6:00 PM18:00

Gretchen Elise & Anam Owili-Eger

Looking for a getaway just outside of Philly that feels miles and maybe centuries away? The Hattery in the Doylestown Inn, an historic building and hotel, features a charming pre-industrial-meets-bougie chic ambiance, great food and great music. Join the live duo of Gretchen Elise with Anam Owili-Eger as she continues to promote her new single Running, and they both share classic and original soul, jazz, and fusion sounds to guide you into your weekend.

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Balance, Beats & Bars
Sep
25
5:00 PM17:00

Balance, Beats & Bars

Gretchen Elise: Performing her new release “Running” and vending / co-creating custom upcycled shakers. An Evening Swing in Rhythm and Reflection with vendors, live performances, food, drink, wellness, healing. Free and outside at Southwest Phila’s premier outdoor beer garden.

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"Running" Performance and Video Screening Party (invite-only)
Sep
7
6:00 PM18:00

"Running" Performance and Video Screening Party (invite-only)

SELECT TICKETS HAVE BEEN UNLOCKED FOR THIS VIP EVENT. RSVP
https://sss.ticketbud.com/gretchensingleparty9725

Hear the new single "Running" in-studio, live with the one and only Gretchen Elise, and enjoy an exclusive preview of the music video.

Get some personal insight and feel free to ask Gretchen or her team members any questions on their creative process.

HOST - THE AUTHENTIC

SPECIAL PERFORMANCES BY - GRETCHEN ELISE with the BG Vocal Baddies and Jan Jeffries; poet cj

CREATIVE TEAM MEMBERS

Single: Merc Beatz (producer), Gretchen Elise (vox, producer), Irv Jean-Baptiste (guit), Rhodney Miller (bass), Jan Jeffries (perc)

Video: Demetrius Hill (Director), Carlo Campbell (actor), Sean Tate (animator)

Food and beverage will be available for purchase.

PARKING

FREE Parking in the gated lot on the right of the building.

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Gretchen Elise Line Dance Party at the Portal
Sep
4
5:00 PM17:00

Gretchen Elise Line Dance Party at the Portal

Come to the flowery, shady, Trolley Portal Gardens right beside Renata’s Kitchen Bar & Restaurant- with Gretchen Elise to kick off your Baltimore Ave. Dollar Stroll experience. This is the biggest community party all the way to 52nd St. on Baltimore Ave. with discounts, $5 Margaritas, $1 $3 and $5 treats from all restaurants, live bands and activations. Gretchen Elise will spearhead a music lineup and debut her “Running” track LINE DANCE in a line dancing party led by Melissa Talley-Palmer. Music sets will ft. The Authentic, Boogieman Dela, Pinkk Lee, Maatthue Raheem & more. Hosted by Boogieman Dela. Presented by University City District.

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Open Vibe Feature Artist
Sep
1
7:00 PM19:00

Open Vibe Feature Artist

PHILLY’S FAVORITE OPEN MIC IS BACK!

TAP HERE FOR DISCOUNT TICKETS

@openvibephilly brought to you by @stereotypesoundsessions RETURNS SEPTEMBER 1

CATCH @gretchenelisemusic PERFORMING LIVE AS A SPOTLIGHT ARTIST! She is releasing her brand new single “RUNNING”!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
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FOOD - DRINKS - GOOD VIBES - HOOKAH - LIVE MUSIC - OPEN MIC - KARAOKE - DANCING - NETWORKING

What is OPEN VIBE PHILLY, you ask? It's not just an event; it's a movement. Picture this: poets, musicians, singers, comedians, rappers, and dancers all coming together to express themselves freely, while building a tight-knit community of supporters who lift each other up.

HOSTED BY @boogiemandela

FOOTAGE BY @codegreenmedia

WANT TO PERFORM? SIGN UP THE DAY OF SHOW AT THE VENUE. (FIRST COME FIRST SERVED)

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NEW SINGLE "RUNNING" BY GRETCHEN ELISE - https://gretchenelise.bandcamp.com/track/running-2

 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

 7PM - 11PM

 26 GARRETT RD, Upper Darby, PA

 Advanced Tickets – $10

 Day of Show – $15

 WANT TO PERFORM?

Get there at 7PM to sign up.

Show starts at 8PM sharp!

 Food & DRINKS  Hookah - OPEN MIC - KARAOKE - VIBEZ

 Support the movement!

Share the flyer and tag us on IG:

@stereotypesoundsessions

 UPCOMING EVENTS: 

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Julian Abele Park Music Series
Aug
26
6:30 PM18:30

Julian Abele Park Music Series

Always a crowd favorite with this family-friendly event, Gretchen Elise returns as “G and the Kidz” with The Authentic and Jan Jeffries for an interactive, multifaceted summer set including games, dancing, and fun. Grab a blanket, bring a picnic or order your dinner from the Mexican restaurant across the street and enjoy.

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Peace In the Streets: Art Exhibition & Community Day
Aug
23
12:00 PM12:00

Peace In the Streets: Art Exhibition & Community Day

  • 6101 Woodland Avenue Philadelphia, PA, 19142 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

(Gretchen Elise will be performing her new track Running)

August 23rd, its up, up, up! Join us for a fun filled Saturday, we're changing the narrative of our neighborhoods. PEACE IN THE STREETS!

Featuring live performances, DJ, Line Dancing, Food, Give-aways, Games, Community Support.

2nd stop, SOUTHWEST PHILLY! While every neighborhood is hosting its own activation, SOUTHWEST IS 2ND UP! Philly is more than what they say about us. For too long, our neighborhoods have been the face of Philadelphia’s gun violence crisis, but we’re flipping that narrative.

This free outdoor event is hosted by John Graves Productions and the Philadelphia Anti-Violence Community Partnership, and it's powered by the belief that the same blocks impacted by harm can also be the ones that drive healing.

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Spotlight Artist: GRETCHEN ELISE
Aug
4
7:00 PM19:00

Spotlight Artist: GRETCHEN ELISE

  • 9131 West Chester Pike PA, 19082 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

OPEN VIBE PHILLY! PHILLY’S HOTTEST OPEN MIC produced by Stereotype Sound Sessions
SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: GRETCHEN ELISE

TICKET LINK: https://sss.ticketbud.com/ovp8425/gretchenelise

“Running” TRACK RELEASE (BANDCAMP)
MASHUP of best original Gretchen Elise hits
DEBUT collab performance of “Get Up and Do Something”, by Gretchen Elise and 6 co-writers as The Fight Back Crew, ft. CJ the Poet

Gretchen Elise’s Spotlight feature occurs in the monthly Open Vibe Philly, produced by Stereotype Sound Sessions. Philly’s hottest open mic for emerging MCs, soul singers, dancers, poets, and comedians offers a dynamic and supportive environment and launchpad for artists to debut and develop cutting-edge original work.

ADVANCED TICKETS - $10

DAY OF SHOW - $15

INFO: @stereotypesoundsessions

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Peace in the Streets Community Event
Jul
12
12:00 PM12:00

Peace in the Streets Community Event

  • N.31st & York St. Philadelphia PA USA (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

(Gretchen Elise performs alongside a city wide lineup of talent 12:45-2:30)

JGP productions presents an incredible series of four summertime free multifaceted community events. Vendors - community resources - basketball tournaments - Dance -Music - Live performances - Food. Bring your whole family and help keep peace in the streets. Event includes a basketball game, free concert, line dancing, game tables, food, clothing drive, and more. It’s something for everyone so invite your families and friends, it’ll be a quick and fun time to come together for a good cause.

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Cedar Park Jazz Series
Jun
6
6:00 PM18:00

Cedar Park Jazz Series

Gretchen Elise and her 9 piece band return to Cedar Park to launch the 2025 Cedar Park Jazz Series, a local favorite free Friday night happening that draws listeners and fans from the tri-state to enjoy great music, food, vendors, and the local playground.

Get ready to hear some new works launched and some classics on the spectrum between jazz, soul and hip hop. Bring a chair or a blanket. Fair-weather only.

Featuring:

Gretchen Elise - vox
The Authentic - featured MC
Sonja Walker, Phoebe Hanson, Stella Falcone - BG vox
Anam Owili-Eger - keys, vox
Raymond Bernard - bass
Matt Chenery - drums, vox
Jan Jeffries - percussion

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Gretchen Elise: Pop-Ups at the Portal
Jun
5
5:30 PM17:30

Gretchen Elise: Pop-Ups at the Portal

Join Gretchen and her 9-piece band at the conclusion of this all ages, interactive performance series presented by Gretchen Elise and University City District.
$5 Margaritas. Happy hour. Middle Eastern food. DANCING! KID FRIENDLY! GROWN FOLKS FRIENDLY! JAM/CYPHER AT THE END OF 2ND SET!

Gretchen Elise (series curator) with 9 piece band

40th & Baltimore outside @renatas_kitchen (3960 Baltimore Ave.)

Free. Family friendly. Chairs/ benches avail. 

***Baltimore Av Dollar Stroll - huge block party - starts here & goes all the way up to 52nd St

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Live band including 3 GAMP HS students:

Gretchen Elise vox

The Authentic MC

Sonja Walker, Phoebe Hanson, Stella Falcone BG vox

Anam Owili-Eger keys

Ray Bernard bass

Matt Chenery dr

Jan Jeffries perc 

Luke Walker sound

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Pop-Ups at the Portal: Youba Kora NEW DATE!!!
May
30
5:00 PM17:00

Pop-Ups at the Portal: Youba Kora NEW DATE!!!

RESCHEDULED DATE! 5/30
Youba Cissohko, 72nd generation Kora player from Senegal, brings ethereal vibes and magical energy to any space he shares his craft. Honed over 72 generations, his voice and instrument bring history and joy.

Pop-Ups at the Portal 

free, all ages, interactive music series  presented by University City District and Gretchen Elise 
Trolley Portal Gardens (outdoors). Week-by-week series description - click here!

40th St. & Baltimore Ave Philadelphia

Thursdays May 8 - June 5 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm

May 8Denise KingInternational Jazz Vocalist
May 15Joshua Mitchell Electric, Funk to Pop Singer & Nelly Yoga FitnessLine Dance Party
May 22Youbakora 72nd Generation Kora Player NOTE: RESCHEDULED TO 5/30
May 29Ants on a Log Music for Children and Childlike People
June 5Gretchen Elise Energetic Live Jazz - Soul Party

#indie #phillyjazz #phillysoul #linedance #jazz #fusion #ucd #gretchenelise #familyfun #familyfriendly #allages #interactive #crowdparticipation #africanmusic #westafrican

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Pop-Ups at the Portal: Gretchen Elise
May
30
12:30 PM12:30

Pop-Ups at the Portal: Gretchen Elise

Gretchen Elise and her 9 piece band close out the series curated and presented by her in partnership with University City District.

Get ready to hear some new works launched and some classics on the spectrum between jazz, soul and hip hop. Get ready to dance, sing with the band on cue, and join a cypher. Fair-weather only.

Featuring:

Gretchen Elise - vox
The Authentic - featured MC
Sonja Walker, Phoebe Hanson, Stella Falcone - BG vox
Anam Owili-Eger - keys, vox
Raymond Bernard - bass
Matt Chenery - drums, vox
Jan Jeffries - percussion

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Pop-ups at the Portal is a free, all ages, interactive music series  presented by University City District and Gretchen Elise  located at the Trolley Portal Gardens (outdoors).

Week-by-week series description of acts here

40th St. & Baltimore Ave Philadelphia

Thursdays May 8 - June 5 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm

May 8Denise KingInternational Jazz Vocalist
May 15Joshua Mitchell Electric, Funk to Pop Singer & Nelly Yoga FitnessLine Dance Party
May 22 MAY 30 Youbakora 72nd Generation Kora Player (rescheduled) ***FRIDAY 5-7pm
May 29Ants on a Log Music for Children and Childlike People
June 5Gretchen Elise Energetic Live Jazz - Soul Party

#indie #phillyjazz #phillysoul #linedance #jazz #fusion #ucd #gretchenelise #familyfun #familyfriendly #allages #interactive #crowdparticipation #africanmusic #westafrican

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Pop-Ups at the Portal: Youba Kora (POSTPONED DUE TO RAIN)
May
22
5:30 PM17:30

Pop-Ups at the Portal: Youba Kora (POSTPONED DUE TO RAIN)

EVENT POSTPONED DUE TO RAIN. NEW DATE SOON!
Youba Cissohko, 72nd generation Kora player from Senegal, brings ethereal vibes and magical energy to any space he shares his craft. Honed over 72 generations, his voice and instrument bring history and joy.

Pop-Ups at the Portal 

free, all ages, interactive music series  presented by University City District and Gretchen Elise 
Trolley Portal Gardens (outdoors). Week-by-week series description - click here!

40th St. & Baltimore Ave Philadelphia

Thursdays May 8 - June 5 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm

May 8Denise KingInternational Jazz Vocalist
May 15Joshua Mitchell Electric, Funk to Pop Singer & Nelly Yoga FitnessLine Dance Party
May 22Youbakora 72nd Generation Kora Player
May 29Ants on a Log Music for Children and Childlike People
June 5Gretchen Elise Energetic Live Jazz - Soul Party

#indie #phillyjazz #phillysoul #linedance #jazz #fusion #ucd #gretchenelise #familyfun #familyfriendly #allages #interactive #crowdparticipation #africanmusic #westafrican

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Pop-Ups at the Portal
May
8
to Jun 5

Pop-Ups at the Portal

Pop-Ups at the Portal 

ALL UPDATED DATES AFTER INCLEMENT WEATHER WILL BE LISTED BELOW!

free, all ages, interactive music series  presented by University City District and Gretchen Elise 
Trolley Portal Gardens (outdoors).

Week-by-week series description on University City District website - click here!

40th St. & Baltimore Ave Philadelphia

Thursdays May 8 - June 5 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm

May 8Denise KingInternational Jazz Vocalist
May 15Joshua Mitchell Electric, Funk to Pop Singer & Nelly Yoga FitnessLine Dance Party
May 22 MAY 30 Youbakora 72nd Generation Kora Player (rescheduled)
May 29Ants on a Log Music for Children and Childlike People
June 5Gretchen Elise Energetic Live Jazz - Soul Party

#indie #phillyjazz #phillysoul #linedance #jazz #fusion #ucd #gretchenelise #familyfun #familyfriendly #allages #interactive #crowdparticipation #africanmusic #westafrican

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Art Poetry & Music: Ft. Gretchen Elise
Apr
28
6:00 PM18:00

Art Poetry & Music: Ft. Gretchen Elise

  • 2832 West Girard Avenue Philadelphia, PA, 19130 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Authentic Feelosophies presents Art Poetry Music open mic. Info: @authenticfeelosophies or @b.noirmusic. Looking for artists, poets, comedians to perform. Brewerytown, Phila. Free to perform with admission fee $20 (Early bird tix $15 until April 1) . Tix onsale now at cashapp host $louchietote (subject #APMN and your name). OR: cashapp $GretchenEliseMusic and she will guarantee your ticket.

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Ghostly Presence
Apr
25
8:00 PM20:00

Ghostly Presence

Team Ghostly LLC presents a night of hip hop, genre bending vocalists and good positive vibes . featuring Quise Free, Gretchen Elise, M.I.C., Mickii Jay, I-Know Brasco, Fran Daddy SP, Brynn., Vinny Vindetta. Hosted by Sinny the Project, Sounds by DJ Dean Philly. $15 at door, $10 advance - contact Gretchen Elise directly or @sonyastwin on IG for tix .

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