Slow Burn Social: A Vinyl Listening Experience of: "TO WHOM THIS MAY CONCERN" by Jill Scott & more Neo-Soul Classics
Slow Burn Social: A Vinyl Listening Experience was born out of a thread on social media that brought together a group of folks desiring to collectively experience the new Jill Scott album alongside neo-soul classics / grown folks music.
This evening will be intentional and centered in listening, enjoying the community of vinyl and soul music lovers and the richness that is US. Thank you for your trust, ethusiasm and energy — I look forward to bringing you all an event that leads to more experiences that we cherish as avid music lovers.
Event Schedule
Altar Building: 6:30pm
Bring photos and/or offerings for and of our beloved pioneers who have passed on. Personal or collectively cherished.
Doors & Refreshments: 7pm
Opening Remarks and first playback: 8pm
Slow Burn Reflections (Album Reflections): 9-9:30
Pass the Wax (Collective Music Playback): 9:30-10:45
Enjoy food / potluck (Bring a dish to share if you feel called)
Mix & Mingle
Bring 1 favorite neo-soul classic or rare gem (vinyl)
Enjoy the firepit in the back
Gratitudes / Closing: 11pm
Location
The location will be shared with all folks who RSVP the week of the event. For those traveling from outside of the immediate bay area, the closest Bart station to the event is Ashby Bart in Berkeley and the zip code for the venue is 94705.
Hi-Fi Listening Experience
The venue is built with love and meant to create a full body exprience when enjoy the music. There are hanging speakers as well as subs inside of the floor. Therefore you will be able to feel the vibrations of the music as we listen. A yummy treat for the audiophiles out there.
Food / Beverages
Themed mocktails and snacks will be provided. Additional food options will be present via potluck styled offerings. If you've offered to bring a dish, please email me at [email protected] with the subject "Slow Burn Food Offerings" and I will coordinate.
Donations
This event was born out of love and will be donation based. If you have it to support the space or myself as a curator, it is much appreciated, and if not, bring yourself, a dish to share and/or your favorite neo soul vinyl to play with community.
When checking out, payment is OPTIONAL. If you would like to pay outside of the website, use the following options below.
Venmo: @bdukesthetruth
Cash: @bdukesthetruth
Accessibility / Access
The space is located in a residential area that is not wheelchair accessible as there are roughly 3 steps that lead up to the space for those who may need assistace.
This is an intimate space.
There are several stairs that lead outside to the firepit.
There will be both couch and floor seating with a cozy and intimate setup in place.
Community Agreements
As an event that priotizes Black and African diasporic music, culture and Spirit, the following principles will be uplifted and honored:
We will respect each other and keep each other safe.
We will honor consent centered practices and not invade anyone's personal space without prior inquiry and permission granted.
We will respect how we each show up in the space.
We will protect and respect Black women and femmes.
Transphobia, Homophobia, Racism and Misogny will not be tolerated.
We honor safe consumption practices and will hold ourselves accountable to not overly consume in substances in ways impact our ability to navigate the space with care and consideration of others.
If you are not Black, Brown or Indigenous you will maintain a constant level of awareness regarding the space you take up.
We will respect the altar and engage with it respectfully.
If you have another desired agreement to add to this list, please email me [email protected]
Questions? Concerns? Desires?
If you've expressed a desire to support in any way, please email me at the address listed below.
Feel free to email me, B Dukes at [email protected]