New Orleans Bars and Music
Jan 28th, 2003, 08:02 AM
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I second the recommendation for Snug Harbor. It's just over in Fauburg Marigny on Frenchman - from the FQ walk down Royal, cross Esplanade and Frenchman is 1 or 2 blocks further. On that same block there are a couple restaurants, coffee houses, and other small places to hang out.
A good place for blues is the Funky Butt on Rampart. It's a smallish club that really gets going about 10pm.
Preservation Hall right in the middle of the FQ is also a good place. They don't serve any drinks there, it's just a concert hall, but you can hear some really good music so definitely check it out, even if you only stay for a little while.
While we were in NO, most of the bands in the clubs on Bourbon were playing rock n roll. Some sounded really good, some not so good. I think it's a hit and miss kind of thing. The nice thing is that most clubs have no cover charge so you can easily go fromm club to club.
I have heard that for good Cajun and Zydeco the Mid-City Lanes is a good place to go. We didn't make it out there but we will next time we are in town.
A good place for blues is the Funky Butt on Rampart. It's a smallish club that really gets going about 10pm.
Preservation Hall right in the middle of the FQ is also a good place. They don't serve any drinks there, it's just a concert hall, but you can hear some really good music so definitely check it out, even if you only stay for a little while.
While we were in NO, most of the bands in the clubs on Bourbon were playing rock n roll. Some sounded really good, some not so good. I think it's a hit and miss kind of thing. The nice thing is that most clubs have no cover charge so you can easily go fromm club to club.
I have heard that for good Cajun and Zydeco the Mid-City Lanes is a good place to go. We didn't make it out there but we will next time we are in town.
Jan 28th, 2003, 08:19 AM
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For R & B - Tipitinas on Tchoupitoulas and Napolean. They usually feature a Cajun Fais Do Do on Sunday nights with small cover, great dancing, and free red beans and rice. Also, the Rock n' Bowl (Mid City Lanes) is a good choice.
Jan 28th, 2003, 09:40 AM
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The Tropical Isle is a fund place. It's in the French Quarter, on a side street off of Boubon. Sorry, can't remember the name. There is live music and I've always had a great time there, some times too much fun. Be ready to experience a parade while you're there, Mardi Gras season will be underway. Laissez le bon tempt roulet - Let the Good Times Roll!!!!!
