This isn’t just a show—it’s a club experience, and if you're not dancing, you’re in the wrong place. With a powerhouse lineup featuring Amari the Band, King Melik, June, and Enama, plus DJ J Smooth keeping the energy high all night long, The Garden Tape Live is blooming into the summer’s must-attend music event.

Expect vibes, movement, and raw emotion as T Star Verse invites you into The Garden—a space where every sound, soul, and story matters. Let the music grow wild. Welcome to the garden, where every element takes up space. 🌱✨

About Amari:

Amari is a musical ensemble born in Chicago, fusing the rhythm and soul of funk and R&B with the grit of blues and the fire of rock. Formed by Nicolas J. Scott, Joe Robles, Fred Brandstrader, and Caleb Brookman, the group creates music that’s emotionally charged, groove-driven, and rooted in live performance. With each member bringing distinct influences and musical fluency, Amari thrives on collaboration and improvisation — crafting a sound that’s as timeless as it is fresh. Whether on stage or in the studio, Amari invites listeners into a space where rhythm leads, emotion speaks, and no genre is off-limits.

About King Melik:

King Melik is an electrifying artist whose genre-blending sound and raw emotion set him apart as one of Chicago’s rising creative forces. Fresh off the release of his brand new project Chamber of Emotions, King Melik continues to push boundaries with music that fuses vulnerability, storytelling, and sonic innovation.

In the past couple years, he performed at Lollapalooza, earned coverage in the Chicago Tribune, and took home the coveted Chicago Project of the Year award. Known for his range—spanning rap, R&B, and experimental tones—Melik brings a rare diversity to his sound and a stellar live presence that captivates audiences. Every performance is a carefully crafted experience, and this one promises to be no different.

About June:

June is a multi talented artist from Chicago Illinois. Uplifting our voices through music and bringing positivity through creativity, are some of her many strengths. Ms. 360 Creativity Saves Lives. June brings inspiration to every stage she steps on.

About DJ J Smooth:

JSmooth has made a reputation for being electrifying, energetic, and amplified. This multifaceted DJ isn't afraid to be diverse in her sound by using several genres of music in her mixes including Top 40, R&B/Soul, Hip-Hop, Dancehall, Pop, Trap, House, Reggaeton, and EDM.

About T Star Verse:

T Star Verse is from Chicago’s West & South sides and has been in love with all things entertainment since the age of two years old. She has been seen performing at the House of Blues, Governor’s Ball NYC, Lollapalooza, and the Arie Crown Theater with her beaming energy and rhythmic sounds! She has opened up for Sevyn Streeter, Dreezy, Trevor Jackson, & more. Her dream is to continue making people feel and relate to her music as well as inspire and encourage people to push the envelope and share their light no matter the circumstances!