Southern 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 music—grounded 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 January 11, the tribute is dedicated to Sister Rosetta Tharpe—the godmother of rock & roll, a trailblazing guitarist, vocalist, and gospel revolutionary whose sound reshaped American music and laid the foundation for generations to come. Tonight's featured artists include: Dusky Waters is a New Orleans–based 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. Kristin Diable is a southern original whose voice bends as whimsical and unyielding as the Mississippi River. Her sharp-eyed lyrics and timeless melodies reveal the mystical within the everyday, crafting songs that feel both grounded and otherworldly. Rooted in Americana and colored by dream-pop textures, her work carries emotional depth, quiet power, and an unwavering commitment to truth-telling.   Amethyst Starr brings a bold, soulful presence to the Southern Nights stage, weaving together voice, story, and emotional depth. Her work reflects a commitment to truth-telling and connection, creating space for vulnerability, power, and communal resonance. Dusky Waters - banjo, guitar, vocals Kristin Diable - guitar, vocals Amethyst Starr - guitar, vocals Rose Cangelosi - drums Nelson Williams -  upright bass Hannah Kreiger-Benson - piano Shows at 7:30pm & 9:30pm Doors at 7:00pm & 9:00pm Restaurant 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.