The Black Soul Experience
Groove125 West 3rd Street, New York 10012
The Black Soul Experience comes to Groove as a late live set led by host and bandleader Antwon Robinson, a veteran musician at the club. Robinson is backed by New York musicians for a dance-focused program that moves through R&B, funk, soul, soca, hip-hop, reggae, and house. The billing presents the show as high-powered and intense, built to keep the room moving throughout the night.
This is Robinson’s New York-based live band and show rather than a fixed lineup. It is known for bringing that broad dance-music vocabulary into one set, and has also appeared in tributes to Stevie Wonder and other R&B artists. A Music-News.com review describes Robinson’s “raw talent” as lifting the crowd, calling the band and guest singers’ performances “scintillating.” The same review reports that guests have included members of Kool & the Gang and says Prince was known to sit in and take in the show, observations presented as the reviewer’s account rather than formal collaborations. Tracey Nicole has also been named in a venue description of the show.
Groove offers a lively setting where music lovers gather to enjoy a range of live performances, often featuring multiple sets that stretch into the night. The venue’s space is designed for standing audiences, creating an energetic environment where the music takes center focus. A well-stocked bar serves as the hub for socializing before and after shows, while ticketing varies from free entry to modest cover charges, with advance purchase recommended for popular acts. The venue’s location in Manhattan places it within easy reach of the city’s vibrant nightlife, making it a natural stop for an evening out. Expect a night where the music pulses through the room, the crowd is engaged, and the energy builds as the night progresses, often with late-night jams or DJ sets extending the experience.