Southern Nights featuring Dusky Waters, Marcella Simien & Gina Leslie

Name: Southern Nights featuring Dusky Waters, Marcella Simien & Gina Leslie
Start: 2026-02-08T21:30:00-06:00
End: 2026-02-08T22:45:00-06:00
Location: Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro

Schedule

Sun Feb 08 2026 at 09:30 pm to 10:45 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro | New Orleans, LA

Information
Dusky Waters, Marcella Simien & Gina LeslieSouthern Nights is an intimate songwriter series presented by BlackAmericana Fest, celebrating women songwriters, original music, and the heroines who shaped us. Curated by Dusky Waters, each evening centers storytelling, collaboration, and the living roots of American musicgrounded in the South, expansive in spirit.Artists perform in the round, offering audiences a rare glimpse into the heart of their craft. The night culminates in a collaborative Southern Nights Superset, where all artists unite on stage to honor a shared musical heroine. On February 8, that tribute is dedicated to Aretha Franklinthe Queen of Soul, whose voice, power, and artistry transformed American music and gave generations a language for dignity, love, faith, and freedom.Tonights featured artists include:Dusky Waters is a New Orleansbased Americana songwriter whose music carries the magic, grief, and resilience of the Mississippi River. A soulful multi-instrumentalist, she blends folk, gospel, pop, and roots traditions into performances that feel both intimate and electrifying. OffBeat praises her work as beautifully crafted with clarion-call vocals. She is the co-founder of BlackAmericana Fest and curator of the Southern Nights series.Marcella Simien is a two-time Grammynominated artist and a powerful voice at the intersection of Americana, Creole culture, and Black roots music. A native of Southwest Louisiana, her work honors the lineage of her Zydeco pioneer family while forging something boldly her ownsongs that are socially conscious, spiritually grounded, and deeply personal. Her performances carry both reverence and revolution.Gina Leslie brings warmth, clarity, and emotional depth to every song she touches. Rooted in folk, soul, and singer-songwriter traditions, her music is intimate and resonant, inviting listeners into stories of love, resilience, and becoming. With a voice that feels both tender and assured, Gina creates moments of connection that linger long after the last note.Performing also artist include: Conner McCready - drumsNelson Williams - upright bassHannah Kreiger-Benson - pianoShows at 7:30pm & 9:30pmDoors at 7:00pm & 9:00pmRestaurant is Open 5pm - 10pm for dinner before or after your showtime:Advance Ticket Holders can now automatically make dinner table reservations for the Dining Room online via OpenTable.com !Kind Reminder: Snug Harbor does NOT serve the full menu inside the Music Room. We do offer cheese and charcuterie trays. In order to preserve the integrity, quiet and focus of our world class intimate performances, only the charcuterie, cocktails and soft drinks are available for table service inside the Music Room. However, we encourage you to arrive at least 90 Minutes prior to your showtime in order to enjoy full, relaxing dinner service in the Dining Room right next door, before getting seated in the Music Room for your ticketed showtime.

Note:
This event is 13 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 13 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund. All concert ticket sales are final and non-refundable. All patrons must have valid government-issued Photo ID available upon entry. All teenage patrons must be ticketed like adults, and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times while inside the jazz club. All patrons must be aged 13 or older. Sorry, no children under 13 are permitted. Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro has a STRICT No Cell Phones, No Cameras Policy at all times during all showtimes inside the music room. Violation of this policy while inside the venue may result in removal from the club without ticket refunds. There is NO SMOKING allowed anywhere inside the building, and there are NO PETS ALLOWED at anytime. *Legitimate Service Dogs must be wearing full credentials at all times upon entry, and owner must have licensing papers available upon staff request for service dogs. Sorry, no emotional support pets are allowed inside at any time. Please see the Refund Policy section for details on exceptions for Ticket Transfers. Thank You.