The magic of The Soho Sessions returns to the Hamptons this summer, bringing a rare and intimate live performance to Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett on Monday, August 25, 2025. This one-night-only event features Grammy Award-winning artist Maren Morris (with introduction by the actor Jason Biggs) and the genre-defying powerhouse Yola in a night of music with purpose and soul.
Doors open at 7:30 PM, with music beginning at 8:30 PM. Tickets are on sale now—get yours here.
It’s also a night for change. The event supports Music Will, the largest nonprofit music education program for schools in the U.S., which aims to reach 10 million students annually by 2030. It’s a cause that hits home for Morris: “I loved my choir and theatre classes in high school; they really shaped my theory and love for being creative in every medium,” she recalls. “It also teaches you how to be a team player and work together.”
Typically held in a SoHo loft as an invitation-only experience, The Soho Sessions brings its signature close-quarters energy out East for a special public edition, giving fans a rare chance to see two of music’s most powerful voices in one of Long Island’s most iconic listening rooms.
For Morris, whose genre-blending sound glides between country, soul, and pop, the setting is just right. “I love the storytelling between songs,” she says. “And I get to do that at an intimate venue like this. It makes me feel like the crowd can connect deeper to the meaning behind each song.”
She’s currently on the road promoting her 2025 album D R E A M S I C L E, a deeply personal project that will resonate even more in such a stripped-back setting. “I’m able to expand more on each story when it’s a listening venue,” she says. “I’m looking forward to this performance.”
Joining her on stage is Yola, the British-born, genre-blurring force of nature whose soulful sound defies easy classification. Her new single, “Amazing,” is a bold mix of rock, progressive R&B, and pop—just a hint of what’s to come in her Talkhouse set.
For Yola, building a setlist is less about hits and more about crafting a journey that connects her second album with her latest EP. “One of my greatest passions is finding the connective tissue in music,” she explains. “When I build a setlist, I like to tell a story through the flow of songs—blending influences and eras in a way that reflects both personal and cultural connections.” Raised in Bristol’s vibrant club scene, where each floor of a venue might feature a different genre, Yola was steeped early on in the art of musical progression. “I was brought up on the idea of mixing sound—whether in programming club nights or writing songs. That’s the energy I’m bringing to this performance.”
She describes her live shows as a way to chart her own artistic evolution, from her breakthrough album Stand For Myself to her current project, My Way.“The presence of soul, rock, and R&B are as strong as ever as I move through eras,” she says. “And I feel like that becomes clearest live.”
It’s also a night that hits close to home for Yola, who’s long understood the transformative power of music education. Though she didn’t come up through traditional programs—having turned professional at a young age—she spent her early years offstage leading music workshops. “I worked with everyone from disabled kids and young offenders to in-school and after-school programs,” she recalls. “There’s something deeply honest and therapeutic about teaching, and I’ll always find ways to give back in that way. Supporting an organization like Music Will is a no-brainer.”
Behind the scenes, the show is produced by RWE Partners, founded by Greg Williamson and Nicole Rechter. Over the past decade, RWE-produced events have raised more than $75 million for causes ranging from mental health to medical research and food insecurity. For Williamson, the Hamptons stop is a special one. “Stephen Talkhouse is the perfect venue for a collaboration with The Soho Sessions,” he explains. “It is family-owned, intimate, has great acoustics, a storied history—and many of the folks from our NYC Soho Sessions community also spend time on the East End and love this venue. This is a win/win partnership that we look forward to every summer.”
As for the decision to support Music Will, Williamson doesn’t hesitate: “Music and the arts are not supported and prioritized nearly the way they should be in the school system,” he says. “To be able to partner with a national and well-regarded organization like Music Will, which brings music education to over one million students across the nation, is a privilege for us and fits right into the mission of The Soho Sessions.”
The lineup is always curated with intention. “When it comes to selecting artists for The Soho Sessions, we’re always looking for those with real depth and authenticity—people who truly command respect from their peers,” Williamson says. “Maren Morris absolutely fits that bill, and we’re honored to collaborate with her on this exciting show for a fantastic cause!”
This Hamptons edition is also presented in partnership with The FLAG Art Foundation, a New York City-based nonprofit exhibition space supporting emerging and established artists worldwide.
