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Gritz & Jelly Butter grew out of Atlanta's open-mic and poetry scene, where musicians from different backgrounds discovered a shared instinct for groove, improvisation, and audience connection. The group developed an eclectic sound that blends soul, R&B, hip-hop, reggae, classic rock, and jazz-informed musicianship, creating music that feels rooted in Atlanta while refusing to stay inside one genre.

At the center of the band is the interplay between live keyboards, bass, drums, and the expressive vocals of J. Winston. Their performances mix original material with inventive interpretations of familiar songs, often giving the musicians space to stretch and allowing the room's energy to shape what happens next. That flexibility has made the band a favorite for listeners who value both strong arrangements and genuine spontaneity.

A Gritz & Jelly Butter show is equal parts concert and conversation. Expect deep pockets, soulful vocals, unexpected turns, sing-along moments, and the kind of musical chemistry that can make a well-known song feel newly discovered.

Gritz & Jelly Butter grew out of Atlanta's open-mic and poetry scene, where musicians from different backgrounds discovered a shared instinct for groove, improvisation, and audience connection. The group developed an eclectic sound that blends soul, R&B, hip-hop, reggae, classic rock, and jazz-informed musicianship, creating music that feels rooted in Atlanta while refusing to stay inside one genre.

At the center of the band is the interplay between live keyboards, bass, drums, and the expressive vocals of J. Winston. Their performances mix original material with inventive interpretations of familiar songs, often giving the musicians space to stretch and allowing the room's energy to shape what happens next. That flexibility has made the band a favorite for listeners who value both strong arrangements and genuine spontaneity.

A Gritz & Jelly Butter show is equal parts concert and conversation. Expect deep pockets, soulful vocals, unexpected turns, sing-along moments, and the kind of musical chemistry that can make a well-known song feel newly discovered.

Trey Best is an Atlanta singer-songwriter and actor whose tender tenor and emotionally open writing place him in a contemporary R&B lane all his own. He grew up in a music-filled family—his mother sang background vocals and led choirs, while his father worked as a DJ—giving him early exposure to both the craft of singing and the power of a well-chosen record.

As a writer, Best has contributed to work by artists including Baby Rose, bringing a sensitivity to melody and vulnerability that also shapes his solo performances. His acting career has included appearances in Stranger Things, Killing It, Johnson, Atlanta, and The Wonder Years, experience that strengthens his command of character, timing, and narrative onstage.

A Trey Best show feels intimate even when the energy rises. Expect original R&B, reflective storytelling, smooth vocals, and arrangements that leave room for emotional turns. He can move from a quiet confession to a groove-driven release while keeping the audience connected to the person inside the song.

Trey Best is an Atlanta singer-songwriter and actor whose tender tenor and emotionally open writing place him in a contemporary R&B lane all his own. He grew up in a music-filled family—his mother sang background vocals and led choirs, while his father worked as a DJ—giving him early exposure to both the craft of singing and the power of a well-chosen record.

As a writer, Best has contributed to work by artists including Baby Rose, bringing a sensitivity to melody and vulnerability that also shapes his solo performances. His acting career has included appearances in Stranger Things, Killing It, Johnson, Atlanta, and The Wonder Years, experience that strengthens his command of character, timing, and narrative onstage.

A Trey Best show feels intimate even when the energy rises. Expect original R&B, reflective storytelling, smooth vocals, and arrangements that leave room for emotional turns. He can move from a quiet confession to a groove-driven release while keeping the audience connected to the person inside the song.

Londee is a Texas-born, Atlanta-based vocalist whose sound lives at the intersection of adult contemporary R&B, jazz, and neo-soul. She began singing in church choir at eight, developing the emotional clarity and command of harmony that still ground her performances. Over time, she expanded that foundation into an international career that has taken her to audiences in Brazil, Bahrain, and Japan.

Her independent releases include the EP I'm a Lady, which reached the UK soul charts and remained in the top thirty for several weeks. The single “Smile” also earned independent recognition, while appearances with artists such as Howard Hewett, Alexander O'Neal, and Raheem DeVaughn have placed her alongside voices central to modern soul. She also performs with the ATL Connection Band.

Onstage, Londee pairs sophistication with warmth. Expect expressive storytelling, jazz-shaped phrasing, mature R&B grooves, and a set that can move from intimate ballads to confident, danceable soul without losing its emotional center.

Londee is a Texas-born, Atlanta-based vocalist whose sound lives at the intersection of adult contemporary R&B, jazz, and neo-soul. She began singing in church choir at eight, developing the emotional clarity and command of harmony that still ground her performances. Over time, she expanded that foundation into an international career that has taken her to audiences in Brazil, Bahrain, and Japan.

Her independent releases include the EP I'm a Lady, which reached the UK soul charts and remained in the top thirty for several weeks. The single “Smile” also earned independent recognition, while appearances with artists such as Howard Hewett, Alexander O'Neal, and Raheem DeVaughn have placed her alongside voices central to modern soul. She also performs with the ATL Connection Band.

Onstage, Londee pairs sophistication with warmth. Expect expressive storytelling, jazz-shaped phrasing, mature R&B grooves, and a set that can move from intimate ballads to confident, danceable soul without losing its emotional center.

Mike Jones and Xavier Lewis join forces for a vocal-and-band celebration of the R&B party records that ruled radio, clubs, and family gatherings across several decades. Jones comes from Atlanta's groove-centered live-music community, where jazz, gospel, blues, funk, fusion, and Latin influences often meet inside the same bandstand. Lewis brings the expressive lead presence needed to carry songs built on personality as much as melody.

The pairing is less about reproducing records note for note than restoring their live energy. A full band gives the music space to breathe, emphasizing bass lines, rhythm guitar, vocal call-and-response, and the dramatic breakdowns that made these songs crowd favorites in the first place.

At St. James Live, expect music associated with the Gap Band, Montell Jordan, Keith Sweat, Bobby Brown, and more. The show moves from funk-heavy dance tracks to smooth R&B favorites, with strong vocals, playful audience interaction, and the kind of familiar choruses that turn a concert into a room-wide sing-along.