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Uncommon Ground

Join us for live R & B, Jazz, and Neo Soul Music at Uncommon Ground . Featuring Nina Rae backed by a full band. Special guest performance by vocalist and songwriter Alisa Inez. '

First 25 People to RSVP will receive a complimentary copy of the "Born To Love" CD by Nina Rae

About Nina Rae

Nina Rae is a modern day soul singer classically trained and combined with a soulful vibe...Nina Rae has rightfully shared the stage with the likes of Common, Q-Tip, Leela James and many more. Her music is a combination of funk, jazz, r&b, soul and hip hop. Her solo debut has been critically acclaimed and received positive review from the likes of Vibe magazine online.

About Alisa Inez

Alisa Inez is a songwriter who writes & sings from the heart. Her voice is smooth and soothing in a world that is full of noise. Her music is for those who enjoy a good message and song.
Alisa studied and speaks a little Spanish, French, and Italian: She is looking forward to traveling with her music. Her musical influences are Adele, Nicole C. Mullen, Corinne Bailey Rae, Norah Jones, and Whitney Houston. Alisa writes in a way that evokes understanding, love, and life. Her favorite songwriters include Michael Jackson, Diane Warren, India Arie, and Mark Schultz. With titles including Grateful, Take Comfort, For Love, and Life Goes On, Alisa Inez has something to say with an approach that is exactly her own.
Beyond singing, Alisa Inez has used her voice as an on-air radio personality. She enjoys reading, movie-going, and cooking. Her heart for community service has led her to establish a relationship with several Chicagoland area non-profits and to co-found a service organization for women. Her music message revolves around being an Everyday, Extraordinary woman.

About Sydney Jay

A singer, songwriter, dancer, fabulous afro-wearing naturalista, but most importantly, a 21 year old Chicago songstress who has yet to be heard. Sydney Jay was first recognized by Chicago’s top Hip-Hop and R&B station WGCI in her teenage years. Ever since, she has been testing the musical waters by performing live around Chicago, posting song covers on her YouTube channel and successfully dropping original music via sound cloud. Sydney has been working on her craft behind the scenes collaborating and doing vocals for other artists such as Mayo, Jack Red and Chance The Rapper to name a few.

She hopes to shed light on her soulful, R&B/Pop styling and refresh the ears of the Chicago scene. Old school R&B meets jazz – infused pop with the stylistic vocals. Sydney’s collaboration with Mayo titled “Memories” hit over 100K plays this year.

Her first time around on the net collaborating with Chicago’s own “Mayo” was a track called memories that hit over 100k that summer. Once putting out her own music, her numbers have steadily been increasing with songs such as “Attention” and “Same Page” Jumping from 15k to over 30k. This Christmas, Sydney will be releasing a third track from her debut “Red Logic” EP and plans to out do them all.

Behind the scenes of the music, Sydney attends college part time in hopes of graduating with a business degree & also works as a barista. When not working on her own music, learning in school or making the best coffee on the planet, Sydney does background vocals in studios, sings for weddings, corporate events, church, and most recently commercial-radio gigs. This year she has been working harder than ever to better herself and perfect her craft. She recently even went out to L.A. to network and record music. This year has allowed her to work with credited people who recognize her talents and have provided her with great opportunities. Sydney Jay wants to be someone who reaches all of her potential, travels the world, creates, performs and does what she’s always dreamed of, but at the end of the day, Sydney Jay wants to be living proof of a dream come true. She wants to inspire those around her to work hard and be the version of themselves that they always wanted to be.





About The Venue

uncommon ground operates 2 independently owned restaurants located in Chicago. The first, located in the Lakeview/Wrigleyville neighborhood, opened in 1991. The second uncommon ground location opened in the historic Edgewater neighborhood in 2007. Both uncommon ground locations are open for brunch, lunch and dinner daily and feature contemporary comfort cuisine with an emphasis on seasonal, regional, organic ingredients. The bars feature famous house-infused organic cocktails, a selection of local craft beers and an eclectic, sustainable American wine list. Enjoy tree-lined outdoor cafes in the summer & 2 warm, cozy fireplace in the winter. uncommon ground operates the "1st Certified Organic Roof Top Farm in the US" as well as our own brewery, GREENSTAR BREWING, "The 1st Certified Organic Brewery in Illinois" - M.O.S.A.



Listen To Music

http://www.alisainez.com/#!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDuiL8pMXfk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDzmRY5DJo0



Please Note

Uncommon Ground Charges a $12 Cover Charge

Complimentary CD to Be Provided At The End of the Show. RSVP Must Be Present to Receive CD