Name: Sanctuary @ Block & Drum | 4/26 Guest Selector - Yusef Terry
Start: 2025-03-01T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-11-30T00:30:00-05:00
Location: BLOCK & DRUM

Question 1

Is this event free?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Sanctuary with Kai Alcé & DJ Kemit at Block & Drum is a free event. However, registration is highly encouraged due to limited seating and high demand.

Question 2

Is parking available?

Accepted Answer

Yes, free parking on-site for all our guests is behind Nathan's Driving School. Rideshares are encouraged! Overflow parking is available in Walmart’s underground garage with a short <0.2mi walk via the Rail Trail.  Options: https://blockanddrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/BLOCKDRUM_MAP-scaled.jpg

Question 3

What is Sanctuary?

Accepted Answer

Sanctuary is a curated hi-fi listening experience featuring Kai Alcé and DJ Kemit at Block & Drum. It’s a night dedicated to deep, soulful music, rich analog sound, and communal vibes in an intimate setting.

Question 4

Who is DJ Kemit?

Accepted Answer

DJ Kemit is an Atlanta legend known for his deep, soulful sets that blend house, funk, Afrobeat, and more. A former member of Arrested Development, he brings decades of musical knowledge, energy, and spirit to every performance.

Question 5

Who is Kai Alcé?

Accepted Answer

Kai Alcé is a pioneering DJ and producer known for his soulful, deep house sound. A key figure in Atlanta’s music scene with Detroit and NYC roots, he’s the founder of NDATL and a global ambassador of high-quality, groove-driven selections.

Question 6

Where can I find the event schedule?

Accepted Answer

We update the schedule on a rolling basis. Follow @blockanddrum for updates on future dates and special guests! https://www.instagram.com/blockanddrum

Question 7

What time should I arrive?

Accepted Answer

The vibe is easygoing — come early, settle in, and enjoy the space. The venue opens as a coffee shop, with drinks flowing in the hi-fi lounge as the day unfolds. Kai Alcé and DJ Kemit guide the night, but we recommend arriving early to claim your seat and sip into the experience.

Question 8

Can I dance?

Accepted Answer

Block & Drum is designed as a listening space, but movement is welcomed! While there’s no designated dancefloor, attendees are free to move, sway, and vibe in their own space.

Question 9

What happens if I don’t register?

Accepted Answer

If the event reaches capacity, unregistered guests will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis as space allows. To avoid missing out, we strongly recommend registering ahead of time.

Question 10

I have another question! Who can I contact?

Accepted Answer

Feel free to reach out to hello@blockanddrum.com for any additional questions.

Question 11

How can I support this event?

Accepted Answer

Register & show up! Your presence helps keep the energy alive.
Spread the word! Share the event with like-minded music lovers.
Engage with Block & Drum & the artists on social media to help build the community.

Question 12

Will there be seating?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Question 13

Will there be food and drinks?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Block & Drum will serve a curated selection of craft cocktails, mocktails, and premium spirits to complement the vibe. No outside food is allowed - each event will feature a rotating food truck on-site.

Question 14

Is outside food allowed?

Accepted Answer

No, outside food is not allowed. A food truck will be on-site at each event, offering a variety of delicious options.

Question 15

What kind of music will be played?

Accepted Answer

Expect an expertly curated journey through deep house, soul, Afro-inspired grooves, and jazz-infused rhythms. Kai Alcé and DJ Kemit are known for crafting rich, immersive sets that elevate the listening experience.

Question 16

How does registration work?

Accepted Answer

Sanctuary is an ongoing series, and only the next event date is open for registration at any given time. Once an event concludes, the next date will be made available for sign-ups. Follow @blockanddrum for updates on future dates and special guests! https://www.instagram.com/blockanddrum

Question 17

Who is Yusef Terry

Accepted Answer

DJ Yusef Terry is a well-known figure in Atlanta's house music scene, known for his soulful Afro-house sets and resident and curator of Soul Variation. He’s also a producer, with notable remixes like Jimmy Abney’s "More of You" alongside Ian Friday. @yusefterry