A Night of Soul, Stories, and Sax at City Winery
Last night at City Winery, the stage lit up with more than just music—it lit up with truth, resilience, and joy. Actress and singer Michole Briana White took the crowd on a journey that was part concert, part testimony, and all heart.
From the first notes of Stevie Wonder’s jams to the soulful flow of Floetry’s “Say Yes,” the energy in the room was magnetic. The highlight? A female saxophonist who blew the audience away with her artistry. It’s not often you see a woman absolutely owning the saxophone with such precision and soul—every note felt like it was carved out of the atmosphere itself.
But the night wasn’t just about music. Michole shared her story. She opened up about a time in 2016 when she was auditioning over and over again but not booking roles. Many of us in the audience could feel the weight of those words, but also the beauty of her comeback. Surrounded by her mother, friends, and family, she reminded us that setbacks are setups for something greater.
At one point, she laughed with the crowd, pointing out that she wasn’t going to change her clothes, even though maybe people expected her to. That raw honesty made the night even more special—it was a reminder that authenticity always wins.
And then there were the little gems of the evening—the kind of details you only notice if you’re fully present. Like the fact that at City Winery, when you order their giant bowl of fries, you only get what feels like a teaspoon of ketchup. Pro tip: don’t be shy—ask for more!
Michole also gifted us with something deeply personal: “Remember Me”—notes written from her higher self. It wasn’t just music, it was a message. A reminder to stay connected to who we are at our core, even when life’s auditions don’t go as planned.
The night was more than entertainment—it was medicine. Music that moved, words that healed, laughter that connected us, and fries that kept us grounded in the realness of the moment.
When Michole Briana White says yes to the stage, she’s really inviting all of us to say yes to life.
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