Walter Parks & Unlawful Assembly at Cafe Eleven
Walter Parks & The Unlawful Assembly are scheduled to perform at The Original Cafe Eleven in St. Augustine Beach. Led by guitarist and singer Walter Parks—a Jacksonville native and longtime sideman to Woodstock legend Richie Havens—the ensemble reimagines historic Americana spirituals, gospel, Delta blues, and prison work chants infused with Northeast Florida swampy soul, jazz, and modern electronic rhythms. The seated, all-ages show kicks off at 8:00 PM (doors open at 7:00 PM), offering an intimate live concert experience that blends entertaining storytelling with rich musical history.
Live performance from 8-10 p.m. Tickets are $44.38. 501 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. www.originalcafe11.com
Location
The Original Cafe Eleven
501 A1A Beach Blvd.
St. Augustine, FL 32080
Why Go:
Experience a deeply soulful and immersive evening of historic music as Walter Parks & Unlawful Assembly take the stage at The Original Cafe Eleven. Led by Jacksonville native and former Richie Havens lead guitarist Walter Parks, this captivating ensemble reimagines early American spirituals, Delta blues, gospel, and historic prison work songs with a modern fusion of swampy Florida soul, jazz, and ambient electronic beats. Held in an intimate, seated setting right along A1A Beach Boulevard, the all-ages performance pairs rich, foot-stomping grooves with compelling storytelling that honors the deep roots of American music. Doors open at 7:00 p.m., with the live show running from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Tickets are available for $44.38.
As a full 6 piece band or a trio, The Unlawful Assembly reimagines and tributes historic spirituals and hymns which universally inspire, empower and unite. Leader/guitarist/singer Walter Parks, longtime sideman to Woodstock legend Richie Havens, is joined by featured artists drummer/producer Steven Williams, Ada Dyer on vocals who’s currently touring worldwide with Bruce Springsteen and/or Andrae Murchison on trombone.
In one live-concert experience The Unlawful Assembly entertains and informs while successfully melding roots music of divergent origins. The soundtrack to American black history – old-school spirituals, gospel, blues, and prison work chants intertwine with swamp hollers, shaped-note hymns and Appalachian reels of white homesteader origin.
Wander & Rest Tip
After an intimate, soul-stirring evening of swampy blues rhythms and fascinating musical storytelling in St. Augustine Beach, leave the venue behind and enjoy a short, peaceful drive back up the coast to your Vilano Beach sanctuary. Because Cafe Eleven is located along A1A, your route home allows for an easy detour into the historic district near 36 Granada to experience the French Pantry collective for a premium late-night beverage, or a quick stop at 180 Vilano Grill & Pizza to pick up a hot, comforting slice just moments before pulling into your driveway. Once you arrive back at your private Wander & Rest retreat, wash away the evening’s excitement and transition into absolute coastal luxury. Deeply soothe your muscles inside our private sauna, melt away any physical tension in the bubbling hot tub, or float peacefully under the night sky in the pristine heated pool before curling up in the ultra-comfortable indoor lounge areas for a deep, restful sleep.