LATE NIGHT AT ZETE 2023

Saturday, September 30

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FLY EAGLES FLY

Eagles v. Commanders
I-Talian Tailgate at Lincoln Financial Field
Sunday, October 1

Weekend festivities produced by Mark Tarone

We’re getting the band back together for an ear-shattering HURRAH in the here and now. It’s forever friends reuniting on the grounds that launched dreams and withstood countless crash landings. Included in the mix are hallowed halls, world-class entertainment and a mass of personalities, all of whom recognize that spontaneous adventure never grows old.

YOU’RE INVITED!

SATURDAY
September 30
LATE NIGHT AT ZETE

RSVP REQUIRED

All cocktail party attendees must be on guest list. Please send confirmation in advance to whoever invited you.

DEEP SOUL COCKTAIL PARTY
3337 Walnut Street
9:00pm - 11:00pm
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SOUL POWER CONCERT
World Cafe Live
3025 Walnut Street
Doors: 11pm. Show: Midnight

Festivities kick off with a “come one, come all” cocktail party at Zete Psi (3337 Walnut Street) from 9pm-11pm. Deep soul spun by one of Philly’s finest and open bar. Check the mirror before walking out the door. If your dance shoes aren’t poppin’ and duds aren’t screamin’ ‘All Aboard The Love Train,’ spin it and fix it to win it. Immediately following this jumpstart, it’s a three-minute walk down Walnut Street to World Cafe Live Music Hall (3025 Walnut Street) for a concert by all-time soul great Lee Fields. Details..

SOUL POWER:
LEE FIELDS
& THE EXPRESSSIONS

Doors: 11pm | Show: 12am

PUBLIC CONCERT
produced by Mark Tarone

Lee pictured above in Paris in February 2023

The world’s greatest living soul singer, Lee Fields, and his band step into 3025 Walnut Street and the shoes of the Holmes Brothers and take us to the river.

This is a classic Late Night at Zete party, in spirit and timing, and is open to all.

Why Lee Fields?

Lee is a powerhouse entertainer with a golden voice, and he epitomizes the might and beauty of The Holmes Brothers who anchored Zete Psi’s grandest celebrations every year for over a decade. And just like The Holmes Brothers, Lee grew up in the south before moving to New York City where he polished his talent through years of dedication and work, eventually gaining worldwide acclaim. Lee has another connection to the Holmes Brothers in that he has continued to live in the New York region after finding success. His journey to Philly on 9/30 is a classic Late Night at Zete musical pilgrimage.

Show producer Mark Tarone first heard Lee perform in April 2012 at One Eyed Jacks in New Orleans at a concert Tarone hails as one of the best of his life. The show was literally wall to wall smiles, Lee’s singing filling the room with connection and joy.

Case in point: as Tarone walked back into the club from the loo with a full Paulaner draft in hand, he hit a roadblock of bodies. While pausing for a chain gang of people to exit the pack so that Tarone could power in, he received an unprovoked shove, spilling a large portion of his beer on his chest. The person behind Tarone had lost his patience with the traffic jam and jacked Tarone from behind. Tarone spun around and nearly snapped but fortunately, refrained from escalating things. Instead, Tarone pushed thru the crowd and went to the bar to order a new drink and reset.

A few minutes later, the provocateur walked over, “I’m sorry. Please let me buy you a beer. . . I was a gangbanger in LA and owned every one of Lee’s records. When we were pushing our way through the crowd, Lee played the song I had on in my car when my friend was shot in the head and died in my lap. I escaped gang life and moved to Texas. I drove all the way here from Houston with my girlfriend to hear that song.” Lee’s got the power.

Have a Listen - Lee Fields:
Hit Song: ‘Hey Ladies’ | 2024 Award-Winning Album: ‘Sentimental Fool’

Esteemed Guest: Caliph Gamble, son of Kenny Gamble and co-founder of Sons of Legends Foundation, will share a tribute to Philly Soul just prior to Lee Fields’ performance. With 175 gold and platinum records, Rock and Roll Hall of Famers, songwriters, and producers Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff and their ‘Philadelphia International Records’ (PIR) label created the Sound of Philadelphia infusing it not only with a smooth, soul-stirring vibe but also powerful, positive messages of love, equality and unity. Caliph Gamble and Sons of Legends Foundation are building on this legacy by helping bring the music and PIR story to new audiences. “The Message is the Music.” – Philadelphia International Records

Local retailer and soul music champion, Brewerytown Beats, will be onsite with classic Philly Soul records available for viewing and purchase including recent re-issues brought back to life by Brewerytown’s Max Ochester. Lee Fields vinyl records and merch will also be available.

SUNDAY
October 1
FLY EAGLES FLY

Philadelphia Eagles v. Washington Commanders
Lincoln Financial Field

Tailgate: 11am | Game: 1pm

Tarone promises the best I-Talian tailgate in the history of Philadelphia, Sunday October 1 at Lincoln Financial Field.

Game attendance? TBD