BLACK FRIDAY SOUL f/ THE GOLD EXPERIENCE & special guest LILLA

Fri May 9 2025

8:00 PM (Doors 7:00 PM)

Jack London Revue

529 SW 4th Ave. Portland, OR 97204

Ages 21+

Share With Friends

Share
Share

Notes on Seating: For this show, presented by Elevate Unity, ticket purchasers have three options. General Admission, with limited seating available; Reserved Guaranteed Seating; and VIP, which includes guaranteed seating and a meal package provided by Soul Kitchen PDX.

The Gold Experience 

The Gold Experience possesses an extensive background in playing blues, soul, gospel, hip-hop, and jazz. They are world-class veteran musicians. Members have individually backed artists from Buddy Guy, BB King, Pee Wee Ellis, Frank McComb, Pleasure, The Neville Brothers, Sting, Aretha Franklin, and Anita Baker and mare.

Touring pros Brian Foxworth and Ben Jones anchor the band. Plus legendary lead guitarist Doug Lewis adds the Midas touch. It all turns to gold with the vocal acrobatics of Mary Tucker and Jane Edwards plus the soulful delivery of keyboardist Nick Rolfe. The Gold Experience sets the standards Sky High for a show you won't forget!
 

Lilla

It’s an exciting time for Lilla! The Portland, OR, native has made her mark in the music world. Combining R&B, Soul, Jazz and Funk, to create a fusion of her own. Lilla’s single “Don't Stop The Music” charted at #34 on Billboard and was the top 10 song of the year on the UK charts.

She has toured throughout the world and performed on festival main stages, connecting people through music globally. From Kingston, Jamaica, to Beijing, China, Lilla has performed with an impressive array of artists, including Trombone Shorty, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Willie Nelson, Karl Denson, Bill Summers, Talib Kweli and more. She has also opened for artists such as Mos Def, Damian Marley, Christian Scott, Ciara and has recorded with Esperanza Spalding, Talib Kweli and more. With her dynamic band and soulful originals, she brings remarkable storytelling, musicianship, presence, energy, depth and talent to the stage.

Shortly after graduating from Berklee College of Music, the singer, bandleader, producer and multi-instrumentalist released her second self-produced album, The Awakening. It was recorded all over the map, from Bob Marley’s studio (Tuff Gong) in Jamaica to Kfar Saba, Israel.  

Lilla infuses her music with passion and soul. Her songs are those of uncompromising dedication to music with integrity. She generates an uplifting energy and she is active in her community. Through her music, educational, environmental and charity efforts, she is committed to making a positive impact in the world using music as her vehicle. 

VIP Dinner Package includes:

Smoked Garlic Brisket/ Bourbon St Chicken 
7 Cheese Mac / Garlic Green Beans 

Elevate Unity Presents
BLACK FRIDAY SOUL f/ THE GOLD EXPERIENCE & special guest LILLA

  • CANCELLED
  • Gold Experience

    Gold Experience

    Funk

  • Lilla

    Lilla

    R&B

    With her dynamic band and soulful originals, few modern performers embody class, presence, energy, and talent like Lilla does. At the age of 6, Lilla taught herself to play the piano by ear, and soon after she fell in love with gospel music. In high school, she toured the East Coast with the internationally recognized choir, Royal Blues. At the age of 16, Lilla joined a socially conscious hip-hop band along with Esperanza Spalding where their original songs pushed the boundaries of hip- hop and jazz. After providing guest vocals for a number of hip-hop, R&B and jazz notables, Lilla felt the call to produce an album of her own.

    It's now an exciting time for the Portland, Oregon, native. Shortly after graduating from Berklee College of Music, the singer, bandleader, and multi-instrumentalist released her second self-produced album, The Awakening. Over the last year she has toured throughout the US, performing on festival main stages, as well as joining Allen Stone and Thievery Corporation as their tour opener. Lilla has recorded and performed with an impressive array of artists, including Annie Lennox, Trombone Shorty, Esperanza Spalding, Ciara, Damian & Stephen Marley, Talib Kweli, Willie Nelson, Mos Def, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Carole King, Kenny G, and more.

    Writing, producing and performing her two full-length albums are some of Lilla's most remarkable accomplishments. Despite the challenges of creating truly original music, the end products are those of uncompromising dedication to music with integrity. Her latest album was recorded all over the map, from Bob Marley's studio (Tuff Gong) in Jamaica, to Kfar Saba, Israel. The Awakening is her testament to the power of music and its ability to connect musicians, culture and people from around the globe.

    This down to earth, kindhearted young artist infuses her music with passion and soul. She generates an uplifting energy and she is active in her community. Through Lilla's music, education, environmental, and charity efforts, she is committed to make a positive impact in the world.