Sunday Gospel Celebration

Join us for our quarterly Gospel Brunch Celebration on Sunday, September 8, 2024. This high-energy performance will feature inspiring live gospel music by top regional artists as well as a lavish Southern-style buffet prepared by the exceptional culinary team at Plant Riverside District.

We’re thrilled to bring back some of the region’s top gospel artists, who delighted audiences in sold-out 2023 and 2024 performances at Plant Riverside District, for a very special afternoon of live gospel music with Gary Swindell Jr., Calvin J, and Antwan Smalls. The evening’s talent is curated by Savannah performing artist and entrepreneur Delandrian Aikens of Digistar.

Featured gospel artists will include:

Gary Swindell, Jr.: Gary Swindell Jr. is a passionate gospel performer who began his career as a child traveling with his parents throughout the South, performing in stage shows and musicals. He started performing in church in Savannah, Ga. as a child and has recorded and trained with a number of notable musicians. As a worship pastor and youth pastor, Gary recently published his first book, The Language of Praise, and enjoys inspiring and uplifting audiences.

Calvin J: Born and raised in Savannah, Ga., Calvin J has been writing music since the age of 14 and playing instruments since the age of 5. A self-taught pianist and drummer who also plays the alto saxophone, Calvin J brings a sound that is soulful, powerful and straight from the heart. His music is inspired by God and his family. His True Gospel “Life Music” embodies real-life scenarios that are based around God’s love and is featured on his newest recording “Road 2 Recovery.”

Antwan Smalls: Antwan Smalls is an eclectic singer, worship leader and musician with a deep passion for music and ministry. He has dedicated his life to praising and worshiping through his music and has served as the worship leader at Kingdom Life Christian Fellowship in Savannah, Ga. since the age of 15, Smalls has shared the stage with renowned artists such as Jonathan McReynolds, Tasha Cobbs, Erica Campbell, Jessica Reedy, Mali Music, Le'Andria Johnson and Joshua Rogers and offers an energetic worship vibe that effortlessly connects different cultures and generations.

A Southern-inspired buffet with Slow-Cooked BBQ Pork Ribs, Crispy Buttermilk Chicken and Waffles, Low Country Shrimp and Grits, Chicken Fried Pork Chop with Sawmill Gravy, Baked Mac and Cheese, Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey, Black Eyed Pea Salad, Southern Potato Salad, Fresh Berry Cobbler, Sweet Potato Pecan Tarts and Banana Pudding, and more are included. A full bar – including cocktails, beer and wine – will also be available.



Doors to Salzburg Ballroom will open for brunch at noon; the Gospel Celebration performance will begin at 1:30 p.m. in District Live.

The Gospel Sunday Brunch at Plant Riverside District is open to the public. Reservations are required. Pricing is $55++ for adults and $29++ for children ages 4 to 12.

Reserve September 8, 2024