Sunday Soul Brunch
Wilmington’s new Sunday Soul Brunch series is bringing live music, real food, and an atmosphere that felt curated from top to bottom. Presented by the Delaware Music Network and BKS Entertainment, with featured headliner TANKSLEY, with opening sounds by local vocalist and creative force Aziza Nailah.
The Soul: Tanksley & Aziza
Aziza Nailah warmed up the room with a lush, soulful set that eased the crowd into the afternoon. Local listeners know her from appearances at venues like The Queen, and the city’s Summer in the Parks series. She delivered a soundscape that was rooted, steady, and grown. Her powerful blend of smooth soul and rich melodic choices gave the brunch crowd something to feel, not just hear.
Tanksley took it from there and did not miss. He started his relationship with brunch goers with a choice selection of his original music. He delivered a performance that moved confidently across soul, funk, gospel, and alternative R&B, all with his signature falsetto vocals. He kept control without ever feeling rigid. It was a set that made you stop mid-bite.
The Opulent
The Opulent provided the ideal backdrop. The room was dressed with intention: jewel tones, gold finishes, floral walls, and ambient lighting that felt more cocktail hour than breakfast rush. Every corner of the venue showed care. It’s the type of place where you really notice the details.
The menu mirrored the mood. Brunch was served in waves, with dishes crossing culinary lanes. I sampled both ends of the spectrum, BBQ wings on one plate with noodles on the next, and found no weak link. Drinks flowed, plates returned empty, and the energy stayed steady from start to close.
What’s Next?
What Delaware Music Network and BKS Entertainment are building here is a rhythm. Sunday Soul Brunch feels like something designed to last, an anchor for the city’s music and creative community that shows up monthly, consistently, and with taste.
This series is set to grow with intention. Catch their next edition on the first Sunday of every month at The Opulent, and follow Delaware Music Network to stay up-to-date.