Plant Riverside District is excited to present Soul Sessions at District Live, featuring Georgia’s top R&B, funk, hip hop, blues and soul talent on Friday, October 20 at District Live, a state-of-the-art live music venue located at 400 W. River St. in Savannah, Ga. This sensational evening will showcase soulful melodies, electrifying rhythms and unforgettable performances. Doors open at 7 p.m., with live music starting at 8 p.m.

Soul Sessions will be hosted by acclaimed actress, singer and Lovely Diva Productions founder Patrice Lovely, who is best known for her work with Atlanta filmmaker Tyler Perry, including starring roles in several “Madea” films, as well as her current hit shows on Tubi, Ma’s House and Ma’s Wild Adventures. Soul Sessions will feature live performances by R&B star Sharese Janay, recording artist Cyrenthia Threat and musical director Willie Jones. The evening’s talent is curated by Savannah performing artist and entrepreneur Delandrian Aikens.

“Soul Sessions offers a taste of R&B the Georgia way in an electrifying atmosphere that can only be found at District Live,” said Scotty Henley, Director of Entertainment at JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District. “This concert will take you on a journey through the best classic and contemporary hits that will have you grooving, swaying and singing along throughout the evening.” 

Featured Soul Sessions artists include:

 Host Patrice Lovely is a versatile actress and performer who has appeared in numerous Tyler Perry productions and is best known for her role as Hattie Mae Love in Perry’s popular “Madea” movie franchise, including A Madea Christmas, Madea Gets a Job, “BOO! A Madea Halloween and BOO 2! A Madea Halloween. Lovely also starred in her own situational comedy “Love Thy Neighbor,” which aired for 120 episodes and six seasons on the Oprah Winfrey Network, and currently stars in Ma’s House and Ma’s Wild Adventures on Tubi. A skilled singer, Lovely released blues singles “Like Dat” and “You Can Get It,” which debuted at #2 and #3, respectively, on the Apple iTunes chart. Through her production house Lovely Diva Productions, she has created captivating television and digital content that has resonated with more than four million viewers, earning more than 12 billion impressions. 

Sharese “Resee” Janay is a talented singer-songwriter with ties to Savannah, Ga. who captivates audiences with her seductive R&B love songs that leave a lasting impact. Born in the Bronx, N.Y., Janay began singing at the age of four and promptly started winning major talent competitions at the age of five. Today, she is a talented R&B star who channels the essence of soul legends like Patti LaBelle and Luther Vandross in her live performances. 

Cyrenthia Threat is a singer and recording artist from Hinesville, Ga. who has been singing for 37 years. At five years-old, Threat began singing at church and later gravitated to R&B and jazz. Threat’s style and voice have been influenced by world-renowned artists, including Anita Baker, Stephanie Mills, Prince and Erykah Badu, and her showmanship draws inspiration from iconic artists like Chaka Khan and Janet Jackson. To date, Threat has recorded and performed with numerous national recording artists, including Natasha Cobbs Leonard, Peabo Bryson, Byron Cage, Le’Andria Johnson, Mali Music, Joshua Rogers, RLW and Kierra Sheard.  

Willie Jones is the founder of Euphonic Music LLC and the long-standing musical director for “American Idol” winner Candice Glover as well as the captivating NuVyb ensemble. Previously, he served as the musical director for Savannah College of Art & Design’s production “BAM” and delivered a noteworthy performance alongside R&B/soul artist George Lovett at the illustrious Apollo Theater in New York. Jones also lends his musical prowess to diverse local bands within Savannah, Ga’s vibrant music scene.

“The featured talent at Soul Sessions will be world-class, offering a unique blend of musical styles that has never been seen in Savannah,” raved Delandrian Aikens. “This is the kind of show that Savannah residents usually need to travel to Atlanta to experience. We’re thrilled to present Soul Sessions right here at Plant Riverside District for one night only and invite music fans from across the region to join us for an incredible evening.”

Soul Sessions tickets are $40 for seated general admission and $25 for standing general admission. VIP 2-tops, which include table service, are available for $100 per table.

Tickets are available at plantriverside.com or by clicking HERE.

For a complete District Live schedule, please visit plantriverside.com/district-live or follow @districtlivesavannah on Instagram.

A Kessler Collection property, Plant Riverside District is an award-winning destination in Savannah, Ga. developed by visionary and hotelier Richard C. Kessler, the Chairman and CEO of Kessler Enterprise, Inc. Plant Riverside District originally opened in 2020 and attracts visitors from across the country and around the world.