Saint Heron Presents “Roll Back, Say That” in Brooklyn with Dev Hynes
We’re back, New York! Join us on Monday, July 25th for a bona fide memorable night at ROLL BACK, SAY THAT featuring an intimate artist talk with Dev Hynes, covering his latest Blood Orange album, Freetown Sound. The very talented and influential Judnick Mayard will be our evening’s moderator.
The first 100 people to RSVP will be notified via email with access to spend this exclusive evening with us.
We hope to see you there!
Saint Heron To Host Soul Cleansing In Los Angeles With Taylor McFerrin & Kadhja Bonet
Los Angeles, Saint Heron is bringing the meditation back to you on Sunday, August 21st for SOUL CLEANSING! In the wake of our nation’s current state, we encourage you to take time to reflect, unwind and remain uplifted. Join us from 3-8pm for welcoming fellowship and good times.
The night also includes special musical performances by Taylor McFerrin and Kadhja Bonet. More announcements to come, and tickets can be purchased here. We hope to see you there!
Saint Heron Presents: The Saint Heron House During ESSENCE Festival
Following behind our successful 17 Wards weekend last year, we are thrilled to announce our upcoming Saint Heron House during this year’s Essence Festival.
Next Friday July 1st through Sunday July 3rd, we will be opening our doors with artist talks, a pop up shop and endless grooves with our evening juke joints. Sounds will be provided by Kyle Woods with more announements to come!
Location info will be provided upon purchasing tickets here! We hope to see you there!
Saint Heron Presents: INGRID ‘Trill Feels’ Release Party
From 6PM until 12AM, Houston will light up with a special performance by INGRID, sounds by our favorite DJ Kyle Woods, a exclusive crawfish boil and much more.
Please RSVP here, and meet us at Walters Downtown this Thursday.
RECAP: Beyoncé’s “Formation World Tour” Is An Experience of Self Love & Female Prowess
“Do we have any queens in the house tonight?” Beyoncé asked a roaring crowd of thousands during her tour stop at New York City’s Citi Field on June 8th, 2016.
Complete with a pairing of visual and vocal prowess, the “Formation World Tour” held an overarching theme of female empowerment and self love.
As this was not my first Queen Bey rodeo, I came equipped with high expectations and high spirits. DJ Khaled’s opening set was just the tip of the iceberg, readying the crowd with a slew of special guests including Fabolous, Tinashe, Jadakiss and The Lox, Swizz Beats and Ty Dollar $ign. Ever the eager fan, I was now fully prepared to inflict irreconcilable damage on both my vocal cords and feet, from my infinite screams to my tippy toe stance, as crowd participation is a must.
Opening the show with fan favorite and viral sensation “Formation,” Beyoncé took the stage and began a give-and-take affair with her dancers and band that followed through out the night. All women in different shades and sizes, it was as if if they were an extension of herself, complementing her both in talent and beauty — feeding off of each others energy and skill. In a display of a female power, Bey and her team personifies the duality of “I am woman, here me roar” to “I am sexual and sensual,” challenging anyone who said they could never be both.
Even on the Citi Field stage, “Formation World Tour” maintained the feel of the Lemonade HBO special in it’s superior performance, visual display and musical story-line. Effortlessly transitioning in and out of nearly two decades worth of hits, it moved in waves, from tracks like “Drunk in Love” and “Baby Boy” to “Me, “Myself and I” and “Halo,” all sequenced in a fashion that highlighted the Queen’s vocal chops, even whilst dancing at full speed. Topping the night off with a special Prince tribute, she serenaded the crowd with a rendition of “The Beautiful Ones.”
In a perfect play on emotions, the audience was reacquainted with feelings of joy and passion, sensuality and love and a endless appreciation of Beyoncé’s hard-work and dedication, reinforcing her statement that “there is no such thing as a weak woman.” In a emotionally riveting and awe-inspiring example of showmanship and talent, Beyoncé continues to remind us of why she warrants so much praise, and most importantly, why it is so deserving.
Photography: Parkwood Entertainment
Saint Heron Presents: The Saint Heron House New York
The Saint Heron team is thrilled to present our Saint Heron House in New York!
Filled with artist talks, film screenings and daytime juke joints, this will be one weekend that you don’t want to miss! The interactive experience will kick off on Friday June 10th and will last through Sunday June 12th with each day lasting from 4-10pm.
Expect sounds by Kyle Woods along with a slew of special guests. Learn more and get your tickets here! We hope to see you there!
RECAP: Future, Jhené Aiko, The Internet, Anderson. Paak Bring The Vibes To Broccoli City Fest 2016
Despite another year of dreary clouds and rain, Washington D.C.’s highlighted event Broccoli City Festival went on this past Saturday, April 30th.
While music festivals have continually been a highlighted event for the spring and summer seasons, BC Fest was founded by Brandon McEachern, Marcus Allen, Darryl Perkins and Jermon Williams in 2013 apart of their Broccoli City Lifestyle Group. The event has truly made it’s mark in being a gateway to connecting millenials in living a healthier lifestyle all the while supplying the sounds from some of music’s most groundbreaking artists. This year was no exception. Headliners Future, Jhené Aiko, The Internet, Anderson. Paak, BJ The Chicago Kid, Sango, and more blessed a crowd of over 10,000 with sounds on the main stage with locals acts like Rare Essence, Reesa Renee, DJ Ayescold and Ace Cosgrove serenading the second stage.
We were also able to catch MTV’s Sway along with GoldLink and Robert Glasper enjoying the vibes for what would be a day to remember. Catch a few photographs below on behalf of BC Fest officials & Sabrina Vaz-Holder.
Photography: Sabrina Vaz-Holder (@sabrinafvholder)
Janelle Monáe, Trombone Shorty & DJ Soul Sister to Speak at Saint Heron’s Artist Talk Series At Jazz Fest
Saint Heron is officially taking on New Orleans’ Jazz Fest in an entirely new fashion with two weekends of nonstop vibes, including our “Roll Back, Say That” artist talks and “PROCLOMATION!” series.
This weekend we will hold artist talks with Wondaland Records CEO and the incredibly talented Janelle Monáe on Friday April 22nd and New Orleans’ own musician Trombone Shorty and DJ Soul Sister on Saturday April 23rd. Sunday, April 24th will feature a pop up shop of our Saint Heron store with each evening closing out with our late night party series. There is no party like a Saint Heron party, so of course we’re dancing to the bone!
Tickets are still on sale, so please be sure to join us for what is to be an eventful weekend! Again, we cannot wait to see you all there!
Recap: Ray-Ban & Boiler Room Partner Up For “Open Your Heart”
Last night Boiler Room TV and Ray-Ban kicked off the first pillar of their 6-pillared activation series in Los Angeles titled “Open Your Heart.” The event was curated by music collective Soulection and included live performances from Jhené Aiko, BJ The Chicago Kid, and Kali Uchis. Along with those talented artists gracing the stage, we were also blessed with a few DJ sets from the Soulection crew.
The night was filled with good vibes, good music, and lots of dancing. BJ The Chicago Kid even included his own rendition of two Usher classics, “Nice and Slow,” and “Superstar” during his set. With views around the room, you could see that there wasn’t one person who was not singing word-for-word.
Towards the end of the night LA’s sweetheart Jhené Aiko stole the show with her sultry voice and glowing stage presence. She performed “London Bridge” from her latest project with Big Sean, Twenty88, and even brought a special guest (daughter Nami), who she claimed had school in the morning and should have been sleeping. Together they did a touching performance of “Promises” dedicated to Aiko’s late brother. The performance had everyone in awe and left us all yearning for an encore.
We’re looking forward to the next pillar of the “RBxBR” series, which will be titled “Push Yourself”. The Location, and other information are yet to be announced.
Photography: Anastasia Velicescu
Saint Heron Presents: The Saint Heron House During Jazz Fest
As New Orlean’s Jazz Fest is quickly approaching, Saint Heron has decided to celebrate with two weekends of endless vibes. This year during Jazz Fest we are pleased to introduce, The Saint Heron House. With a line up of artist talks, pop-up shops and evening juke joints for dancing, these are six days no one along this Mississippi should miss.
After the success of our events during New Orleans’ Buku Fest, we are bringing our second offering of both “Roll Back, Say That” and “PROCLAMATION!” Our “Roll Back, Say That” series will be free for the first 50 guests who purchase tickets for our “PROCLAMATION!” juke joint after parties, which will also happen EACH night of both Jazz Fest Weekends.
Weekend one begins April 22nd and ends the 24th. Weekend two will commence April 29th and conclude May 1st. For more information, feel free to email us at events@saintheron.com. You also can purchase tickets here. We cannot wait to celebrate good music and the legacy of jazz with all of you!
Jhené Aiko, Kali Uchis, BJ the Chicago Kid To Perform For Boiler Room TV x Ray Ban Series
Boiler Room TV, the world’s leading online music broadcaster, and Ray-Ban are partnering up yet again for a 6-pillared activation series designed to capture the hearts and ears of music fans across the country with the new RBxBR series.
Every month for the next six months, both parties will join forces to deliver a new guest curator within each activation pillar, which will all come together this fall for Boiler Room and Ray-Ban’s biggest, never-before-seen experience yet in the Fall, firmly anchored at the heart of Ray-Ban’s It Takes Courage campaign.
This week, April 13th, RBxBR will debut the first pillar, “Open Your Heart,” in Los Angeles. The intimate musical event will be curated by one of our favorite music collectives, Soulection, with performances from Jhené Aiko, Kali Uchis, and BJ The Chicago Kid. Interested in attending a night of musical story-telling? Be sure to RSVP here and learn more information.
Saint Heron Presents: Soul Cleansing in Los Angeles
In order to continue the expansion of culture and community of Saint Heron, we are thrilled to present our Soul Cleansing event in Los Angeles. An evening filled with a musical meditation from Kelsey Lu followed by sounds from DJ Zo, our cleansing is meant to encourage a moment of reflection, and to build internal energy through music, good times and fellowship.
Come out this Sunday, April 3rd for a memorable experience. Purchase tickets here, and location details will be released with ticket confirmation. We hope to see you there!
Saint Heron & Bigcommerce Launch New Web Store During SXSW With The Legendary Sun Ra Arkestra
On Friday, March 18th, the Saint Heron team was thrilled to work in collaboration with Bigcommerce for the exciting launch of our new web store during this year’s SXSW. “Black Sky, Blue Moon” was a night to remember as special guests were transported to the award winning, Victorian estate Barr Mansion for a sit down dinner before we opened the doors to a preview of our store’s selection.
Kindness set the mood right with the sounds before The Sun Ra Arkestra took us to the moon and back with a jazz infused melody of their extensive, classic musical catalogue, performing favorites like “Space Is The Place.” It was truly a night to remember. Watch the above clip by Charlotte Hornsby to get the full experience with select photos below.
Photography: BFA
#TBT: Saint Heron Holds Intimate Wine & Grind Dinner in Los Angeles
A night full of food for thought, food for the soul, and food for fellowship. This was the mantra embedded for a night to remember during our special Wine & Grind Dinner in sunny Los Angeles on February 21st.
Tucked into an alluring, intimate venue in Mid City with an accompanying hidden garden, the Saint Heron team welcomed guests to a 5 course seated dinner prepared by Chef Alisa of My Two Cents paired with wine by Tenants of the Trees before transforming our cozy setting into an after party full of grooves and good vibes provided by DJ Zo.
Guests of the evening included Melina Matsoukas, Kelela, Moses Sumney, Nia Andrews and many more. Get a look into the festive evening with a short clip provided by Lane Stewart above with select photos below.
Photography: BFA
T-Pain & BOSCO To Perform At Converse Rubber Tracks
On Wednesday, April 6th T-Pain will headline the Converse Rubber Tracks Live show. New York, this is another one you absolutely do not want to miss! Not only is the show free, but it will also feature an opening act from Saint Heron favorite, eclectic songstress BOSCO, who was hand selected to by the prince of autotune himself.
The show is set to take place at the Music Hall of Williamsburg and is sure to reach capacity. Tickets to the free concert will be available tomorrow, Wednesday March 23rd at 12 pm. Be sure to secure your slot here.
Saint Heron Opens Exclusive Popup Shop In Austin
Saint Heron is a community, and we plan to continue broadening the scope of culture, diversity and innovation. After our very special soft web store launch during SXSW with Bigcommerce this past Friday, March 18th, we are thrilled to open the doors to our pop up shop in Austin today for you all!
Join us at Olive from 12pm to 5pm for an exclusive, intimate shopping event that you surely do not want to miss. All information can be found above, and we look forward to seeing you there!
Saint Heron to Host “Black Sky, Blue Moon” to Celebrate The Launch Of Our New Shop With BigCommerce
Heading to SXSW? Join Saint Heron in Austin this Friday, March 18th to celebrate our latest collaboration with BIGCOMMERCE and the relaunching of Saint Heron’s online store. This exclusive music showcase and shopping event will take place under the stars with an intimate performance by Sun Ra Arkestra and sounds by the always amazing Kindness.
With free admission and free shuttle service to and from the venue, this is sure to be night filled with great energy. If you’re going to be in Austin, this is absolutely an experience you should not miss. For more information, RSVP here! We hope to see you all there!
Revisit Handwritten Notes From Our PROCLAMATION! Event In New Orleans
The Saint Heron team brought our PROCLAMATION! party series back to our colorful city of New Orleans! Party patrons left it all on the floor as KYWO delighted with our favorite R&B and hip-hop sounds from the early 2000’s. Wrapped in urban industrial decor, New Orleans vibed like only we could — with the mystical assist of hot pink neon, fog for ambience and a trippy Sun-Ra projection.
Read some of our guests proclamations below.
Kelela, Anderson .Paak, GoldLink & More To Perform At This Year’s Fader Fort at SXSW
The music leg of SXSW is almost here, and right on time The Fader has announced the lineup to their yearly Fader Fort, presented by Converse. The fort will take place across four days beginning March 16th through the 19th in Austin, Texas.
This year we will be treated to performances by Saint Heron faves Kelela, Anderson Paak, and GoldLink, along with Rae Sremmurd, Davido, and Metro Boomin’ & Yo Gotti. If you won’t be attending this year’s SXSW, have no fear! The performances will be streaming on The Fader‘s website. Check the schedule above, and watch the hilarious announcement video below.
Saint Heron Presents: 17 Wards Super Saturday
New Orleans get ready! We would like to present 17 Wards Super Saturday featuring “Roll Back, Say That!”, an intimate artist discussion with D.R.A.M. and Aluna from AlunaGeorge moderated by our very own Steph Watts and sounds by DJ RQ Away. Festivities will begin tomorrow, March 12th, at 2pm.
Following this very exciting event, we hope to have you join us for a PROCLAMATION! after party with soundscapes by KYWO. As usual, a mandatory proclamation is required upon arrival. The first 50 people to purchase tickets to the after party will automatically receive entry to the “Roll Back, Say That”.
Purchase your tickets here, and we hope to see you all there!