Be a part of Black history in the making as we take the Junebug Juke Joint to the iconic Dew Drop Inn!
Get down to the sounds of Raj Smoove, the Original Pinettes Brass Band, Caren Green, and the Watotos of Kumbuka. Enjoy moments of poetry by Frederick "Wood" Delahoussaye and Dr. Mona Lisa Saloy, and be guided through the night by the one and only Sha'Condria "iCon" Sibley.
Once known as “the South's swankiest spot," the Dew Drop Inn is a legendary New Orleans landmark and one of the most culturally significant music venues in the United States. Host to iconic Black musicians of the 50’s and 60’s like James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Little Richard, Irma Thomas, and Fats Domino, the venue served as an incubator for the birth of a new sound: Rock ‘n Roll.
And the Dew Drop Inn was more than just a music venue. It was a place where artists played, lived, and recorded, operating as a hotel, a restaurant, nightclub, and a barbershop as well. The diverse business was a testament to the enterprising spirit of Black entrepreneurs amid Jim Crow segregation.
Today, the Dew Drop Inn is poised for an exciting revival, reimagined as a destination that blends a historic music venue, a stylish hotel, and a vibrant pool club, inviting visitors to experience the magic that happens when the past and the present harmonize.
We are so honored to be one of the first people to activate this space with Black brilliance since its renovation and reopening! Don’t miss this night of Black rhythm and movement, get your tickets now!
ABOUT THE JUNEBUG JUKE JOINT
Celebrate Black brilliance at the Junebug Juke Joint! This series of pop-up parties is an ode to juke joints of our past, sacred spaces where we could move freely to the rhythms of our ancestors and find liberation in the melodies of our music.
Junebug Juke Joints are more than just parties, they are transformative experiences that invite you to revel in the magic that arises when Black joy and Black art collide. They are a celebration of unwavering strength and unapologetic self-expression.
Held in Black-owned spots across the city, each Junebug Juke Joint promises an unforgettable experience that showcases the boundless talent and creativity of Black artists. With each gathering, we honor the legacy of the Black musicians, dancers, spoken word artists, DJs, and community leaders who've paved our way with passion and purpose.