Dusky Waters: the mother magnolia tour - live at Dorothy

About this event

Dusky Waters is joined by Hannah Kreiger-Benson and Nelson Williams for an evening of banjo, upright bass, and voice, drawing on Delta blues, gospel, and folk.

Known for a warm, commanding presence and deeply narrative songwriting, Dusky comes to Chicago on tour behind her sophomore album, mother magnolia, out November 6. Expect songs of ancestry, place, and belonging, in an evening made for close listening.

Doors at 6pm and music begins at 7pm.

RSVPs are free with a $10 cover at the door.

Please note: RSVPs are not required for this event nor or they in lieu of the cover charge at the door. RSVPs serve as calendar reminders for guests and attendance expectations for venue staffing.

Dorothy is 21+ and requires physical or mobile ID for all to enter. Dorothy is ADA accessible with elevator access on Campbell Ave. If you are a guest who requires elevator access please wait by the black doors with our logo in the window and call our staff to assist: 773-770-3799

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ABOUT OUR FEATURE

Dusky Waters is the musical project of New Orleans–based singer-songwriter Jenn Jeffers, whose work sits at the intersection of Americana, folk, and soul. Known for a warm, commanding vocal presence and deeply narrative songwriting, Dusky has performed at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, French Quarter Festival, and Folk Alliance International, and has been featured by outlets including OffBeat and Folk Radio UK. Her debut album Pass It On (2023) established her as a compelling voice in the contemporary roots landscape. She is currently preparing her sophomore full-length album mother magnolia, recorded at Dockside Studio and set for release in November 2026, a project that expands her sound while continuing to explore themes of lineage, place, and belonging.