Freedom Summer Concert
Schedule
Thu Jun 11 2026 at 05:00 pm to 07:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
303 Union Street, Bay Saint Louis, MS, United States, Mississippi 39520 | Bay Saint. Louis, MS
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Bay Saint Louis, MS - The 100 Men Hall will host three dynamic singer/songwriters for a Freedom Summer Concert during Lava Lounge on Thursday, June 11, 2026 @ 5-7PM. Dusky Waters, Symone French and Teena May will dazzle us with their own song list.The concert is FREE, and we appreciate your RSVP so we can make sure to have a seat for you.
Dusky Waters -Dusky Waters is the nom de plume of contemporary Americana songwriter and musician Jenn Jeffers, an artist whose work bridges the rich musical traditions of the South with a modern, genre-defying sound. As the Executive Director and Co-Founder of BlackAmericana Fest, a New Orleans-based music festival celebrating Black artists in Americana, Folk, and Country music, she is at the forefront of fostering a more inclusive roots music landscape.
Her evocative songwriting and compelling live performances have earned critical acclaim, with audiences and press lauding her ability to craft songs that are both deeply personal and universally resonant. Her music has been described as “beautifully crafted” and “sublime,” elevating her songwriting craft and “clarion call vocals.” Known for high-energy performances that consistently turn crowds into “a sea of movement,” Dusky Waters brings an electrifying presence to the stage. With soulful lyricism, intricate banjo and guitar licks, and a sound that ebbs and flows like the Mississippi itself, Dusky Waters reimagines Americana through a fresh, dynamic lens. Her music is a manifestation of the magic and mourning of the bayou state and an uplifting testament to the power of self-actualization—honoring tradition while forging a new path that reflects the ever-evolving spirit of the South.
Symone French - coined Mobile's "Mistress of Soul", Symone French has worked earnestly to establish herself as a vocal powerhouse since beginning her career in 2014.
Throughout her journey, French has participated in nationally televised talent competitions (American Idol and NBC's The Voice), performed at the Joshua Tree Music Festival and performed in the Mobile Ballet's adaptation of The Princess & the Frog. Most recently, French and her band opened for Grammy award winning artist Macy Gray on the Mobile stop of her On How Life Is 25th anniversary tour.
Teena May - is a Country, Folk, Americana, Neo Soul singer-songwriter based in New Orleans. Her band includes fiddle, upright base, percussion and their single “Country Night”, will be released on May 15. Their upcoming EP “The Riches”, will be released Sept 25, 2026 during BlackAmericana Fest.
Teena in childhood started with classical piano, then self-taught acoustic guitar while at university. Between Fall 2012 in NYC and Spring 2022 in New Orleans Teena May blossomed into a performer, no longer keeping her song-stories in the shadows. Teena May has an extensive music catalogue and is living her best life through song.
The historical 100 Men Hall, a famed stop on the Chitlin' Circuit, a Must See Venue by Rolling Stone Magazine, winner of the 2024 MS Governor’s Award for Excellence for Arts in the Community, a rare site on the MS Blues Trail, is maintained and preserved under a 501c3 nonprofit organization (Hundred Members Debating Benevolent Association, est. 1894). The Hall is supported by its membership organization 100 WOMEN DBA, as well as from the generosity of sponsors and donors. The 100 Men Hall is the only endowed African American landmark in Mississippi. Additional information about the venue’s history and other activities can be found on https://100menhall.com or by emailing [email protected].
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303 Union Street, Bay Saint Louis, MS, United States, Mississippi 39520, 303 Union St, Bay St Louis, MS 39520-4448, United States, Bay Saint. LouisEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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