Arkose

SYDNI LUV at Jolene Sound Room Brooklyn

Arkose is making their NYC debut on October 23, 2026. They will have their ATL to NYC connection friends, Kevin Oliver Jr. & Freedom Attic on the show as well. There will also be some special guest.

Arkose: Arkose is the dynamic duo of Noah Sills & Tad Adams from Atlanta, Georgia. The multi-instrumentalists met in high school band back in 2012. They had a mutual love for Hip-hop, Jazz, R&B & Classic Rock.

The duo has worked with some great artists such as: Musiq Soulchild, 6LACK, Childish Major, Akeem Ali, SWAVAY, Chase Shakur, Jai'Len Josey, Lil Gnar, Eddie 9V, KELS & Kennedy Ryon.

They have also caught the attention of celebrities/artists such as: Snoop Dogg, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Raphael Saadiq, Giles Peterson, Ceelo Green, Joe, Sister Sledge, Stuart Zender, EARTHGANG, Trinidad James, and so many more.

The definition of Arkose is a sedimentary rock (A rock made up of rocks). That’s how they approach their music, hence their “Diamond Cut” sound.

Kevin Oliver: Born in Atlanta, Kevin Oliver, Jr, is a saxophonist currently pursuing an undergraduate degree at The Juilliard School. Kevin starting performing at the age of 11. He started off busking in downtown Atlanta at sporting events, parks and street corners eager to share his gift with the world. He was inspired to keep playing by the happiness that he saw on the faces of people who stopped to listen and meet him. Now 18, he has had the chance to take advantage of a plethora of musical opportunities. He was a part of the inaugural year of NYO Jazz directed by Sean Jones and played concerts at Carnegie Hall and across Europe alongside Dianne Reeves and a big band of some of the brightest young musicians around the country. He was also selected as a YoungArts Finalist for 2019.

Along with playing music, Kevin is also a stand-up comedian. From an early age, Kevin has been inspired by his heroes John Coltrane, Dave Chappelle, and Donald Glover.