Founded by honky-tonk troubadour Dale Watson, the “Ameripolitan” movement aims to preserve and celebrate Americana, particularly musical genres like honky tonk, rockabilly, outlaw and Western swing.

In 2017, the inaugural NOLA Ameripolitan Festival was held, at Siberia Lounge. This year, it returns for a two-day affair at two different venues. On Friday, April 5, Chickie Wah Wah hosts the first day of the Fest. On Saturday, April 6, the Festival returns to Siberia Lounge for day two.

The lineup and schedule for Day 1 is as follows:
8:00 PM Teddy and the Rough Riders
9:30 PM Carson McHone
11:00 PM Sam Morrow

The lineup and schedule for Day 2 is as follows:
7:00 PM Summer Dean Band
8:30 PM Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Revue
10:00 PM Kristina Murray
11:30 PM The Reeves Brothers

On Thursday, April 4, Chickie Wah Wah will host a NOLA Ameripolitan Festival pre-party with a performance from Loose Cattle.

Tickets for Day 1 are available here for $16.52.