Ekene and Friends Experience

About this event

EKENE & FRIENDS EXPERIENCE An Intimate Evening of Original Music One night. Five voices. One unforgettable experience. Join Ekene and an extraordinary group of musicians for a rare evening of original music, storytelling, and collaboration in one of Pacific Grove's most intimate venues. The Ekene & Friends Experience brings together talented artists from diverse musical traditions for a one-night-only performance where every note is live, every song is original, and every moment is unique. Featuring 🎤 Ekene (Headliner) Nigerian-born singer-songwriter 🎸 Jewel Ariana Singer-songwriter & guitarist 🎻 Nicola Reilly Violin 🥁 Sofyan Karim Tabla drums 🎸 Azi Fedoui Singer-songwriter & guitarist ✨ Plus special appearances by local artists throughout the evening. What to Expect This is not background music. This is a true listening-room experience. Expect an evening of original songs, live instrumentation, and spontaneous musical collaboration as artists from different cultures and traditions share the stage together. From West African melodies and classical strings to South Asian rhythms and California songwriting, the performance unfolds as a musical conversation—organic, heartfelt, and impossible to recreate. Every performance is live. Every collaboration is real. Every audience member becomes part of the experience. Venue Lauren's Lounge at the Historic Holman Building 📍 542 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove, CA Located inside Steinbeck's iconic Pacific Grove landmark, Lauren's Lounge offers a warm, acoustically rich atmosphere where every seat feels close to the music. Event Information 🕕 Doors Open: 6:00 PM 📍 Venue: Lauren's Lounge, Pacific Grove 🎟 Capacity: Limited to 100 guests Why This Night Matters The Ekene & Friends Experience is the inaugural event from 2 Lands LLC, a platform dedicated to supporting and elevating original artists. Your attendance directly helps create opportunities for independent musicians, meaningful artistic collaboration, and a thriving…