A Cocktail & A Story: Soulful Spirits

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A Cocktail & A Story: Soulful Spirits
Where Juneteenth meets the legacy of spirit and story

This isn’t just another cocktail night — it’s part of an ongoing cultural series from The Slam Stand LLC(theslamstand.com), a Black-owned mixology turned experiential brand that tells Afro-diasporic history through mixology, music, and immersive cultural moments.

At A Cocktail & A Story, we believe every pour can carry a legacy — and every guest deserves a seat at the table of remembrance, resilience, and joy.

This Juneteenth, we bring you Soulful Spirits — a speakeasy-style pop-up where vintage Nashville atmosphere meets the Afro-Caribbean stories often left out of textbooks and tastings.

Hosted inside the intimate, vintage surroundings of Grandpa Bar, this experience is curated for the culturally curious, the cocktail lovers, and those who celebrate Juneteenth with more than fireworks — with connection, culture, and a deeper pour.

Your evening includes:

• 🥃 Two Signature Cocktails inspired by Black and Caribbean distilling traditions (gratuity included)
• 🎶 Live R&B and Caribbean-Infused Music Sets performed throughout the night
• 🎬 Semi-Immersive Storytelling Walkthroughs featuring framed visuals, projection art, and interactive QR-linked oral histories
• 🍂 Live Cigar Rolling Demo (No Smoking) — honoring Caribbean craftsmanship
• 🚚 Afro-Caribbean Food Truck serving bold flavors (available for purchase)

This experience is for the ones who:

• Crave stories behind the spirits they sip
• Celebrate Juneteenth through cultural connection, not just tradition
• Appreciate high-vibe, soulful spaces
• Are tastemakers, creators, thinkers, and seekers of depth and joy
• Love live music, curated cocktails, and intentional events made with purpose

Whether you’re perched at the bar or tucked into a velvet corner, you’ll leave with more than a buzz — you’ll leave with legacy.

🎫 General Admission – $75
Includes 2 cocktails, live music, storytelling visuals, and cigar demo access. (Gratuity included. Food sold separately.)

💖 Support the Story – $20 Donation
Helps cover artist compensation and cultural production. No event access.

🔐 Legacy Circle Add-On – $35
Receive an etched keepsake cocktail drink ware + early VIP entry (6:30PM). Must pair with a GA ticket.
Entry ONLY: $30

Info: Exclusive early entry for Legacy Circle ticket holders
Cocktail reception featuring a special welcome drink
VIP seating options for an intimate experience
Early access to curated visual storytelling displays
Legacy Circle keepsake cocktail drinkware hand-etched and ready for the evening

Info: Welcome Reception: Guests are welcomed with a signature cocktail inspired by Afro-Caribbean traditions.
Live Music Begins: Enjoy soulful R&B and Caribbean-infused tunes as the night unfolds.
Ongoing Immersive Cocktail History: Throughout the venue, guests can explore framed visuals, interactive QR-linked oral histories, and projection art that provide a deeper connection to the Afro-Caribbean spirit and culture, continuing through the night.
Ongoing Storytelling Walkthroughs: Engage with the space as storytelling unfolds continuously, connecting the cocktails and culture throughout the venue.

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Live Music: Enjoy more R&B and Caribbean-infused live music, setting the soulful tone for the night.
Cigar Rolling Demo: Watch the live demonstration of traditional Caribbean cigar rolling (no smoking), honoring craftsmanship. This happens while guests explore the venue and continue to engage with immersive storytelling.

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Signature Cocktails & Exploration: Guests continue to enjoy their signature cocktails while navigating the immersive storytelling elements throughout the space. The history of the cocktails is seamlessly integrated as part of the overall experience.
Ongoing Music & Performances: Live performances continue as the evening progresses, with various interactive displays across the venue enhancing the atmosphere.

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Live Performance Continues: The final set of live music brings the evening to a close, enveloping guests in the spirit of celebration and remembrance.
Thank You & Farewell: The host offers closing remarks and thanks guests for their participation, marking the end of an unforgettable cultural celebration.

Info: Event Close: The event concludes, leaving guests with lasting memories of the experience, culture, and connections made.

Event Host

The Slam Stand LLC