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When the Strings Start Playing: Sachmoe Phlanagan Brings a Different Kind of Soul to Nell Grace

By the time the candles begin to glow and the first notes fill the room, dinner at Nell Grace becomes something more.

There are certain evenings in Jackson that feel less like an event and more like a moment you happened to be lucky enough to catch.

Thursday night at Nell Grace promises to be one of those moments.

For the latest edition of Soul & Strings, the historic East Church Street restaurant will welcome Jackson-born musician Sachmoe Phlanagan for an intimate evening of live music, candlelight, food and cocktails.

From 5 to 8 p.m. on October 8, Nell Grace will trade its usual rhythm for something slower, warmer and more intimate. Candles will glow throughout the space, the room will be dressed for the occasion, and the music will take center stage.

A Different Kind of Musical Story

What makes Sachmoe an especially interesting fit for Soul & Strings is his relationship with the strings themselves.

A multi-instrumentalist with a background in cello and classical music, Sachmoe's musical world doesn't fit neatly into one category. His work moves between classical influences, soul, R&B, hip-hop and the contemporary sound of Mississippi.

That mixture is part of what makes his appearance at Nell Grace intriguing.

This isn't simply a night of music. It's a meeting of different musical worlds.

And perhaps that's exactly what Soul & Strings was created to be.

Where Music Meets the Table

Nell Grace has become known for creating an atmosphere that feels personal—part restaurant, part gathering place, and part living room for the community.

Set inside a historic home on East Church Street, the restaurant has embraced the idea that going out to dinner can be about more than what's on the plate.

It's about the conversation.

The music.

The people sitting across the table.

The atmosphere.

For Thursday's Soul & Strings, that feeling gets turned up a notch.

Guests can enjoy Nell Grace's Southern-inspired menu and cocktails while Sachmoe provides the soundtrack. The candlelit setting is designed to make the evening feel less like a traditional performance and more like an intimate musical experience.

Jackson Has Always Had a Sound

There is something fitting about bringing an artist like Sachmoe into a historic Jackson neighborhood.

Jackson has always produced artists who refuse to stay inside the lines. Blues, gospel, soul, hip-hop, jazz and classical influences have crossed paths here for generations.

Soul & Strings taps into that tradition while giving it a contemporary setting.

A historic house. A modern Jackson. A musician with classical roots and contemporary influences.

And a room full of people gathered around dinner.

Make It a Thursday Night

Whether you're planning a date night, meeting friends for dinner or simply looking for something different to do in Jackson, Soul & Strings featuring Sachmoe Phlanagan offers a chance to slow down and enjoy the city from a different perspective.

Thursday, October 8
5–8 PM
Nell Grace
111 E Church Street, Jackson, Mississippi

Come hungry.

Come curious.

And come ready to let the music set the mood.

Because at Nell Grace, sometimes dinner comes with a soundtrack.