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New Orleans, LA
Best Live Music (Nightlife)
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Carrollton Station |
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(Nightlife - Live Music) |
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8140 Willow St, New Orleans 70118 • 504-865-9190 |
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Description:
RIVERBEND. Bands take the stage about 10pm at this jivin' Uptown music venue. Carrollton Station showcases everything from Zydeco Cajun rock to classic rhythm and blues and even jazz-rock fusion. The ambiance is cozy and the crowd friendly. Carrollton's also schedules a Tuesday Song Writer's acoustic night, which highlights up-and-coming New Orleans talent. STREET CAR: St. Charles Ave line |
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User Rating: 9.5 / 10
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House of Blues |
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(Nightlife - Live Music) |
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225 Decatur St, New Orleans 70130 • 504-310-4999 |
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FRENCH QUARTER. The original House Of Blues, created by Isaac Tigrett, offers traditional American cuisine and is known for its New Orleans special ribs, catfish and gumbo. The restaurant is connected to but independent from the music venue – a place that's legendary for its awesome shows. Featured headliners include folks like Los Lonely Boys, Incubus, Big Head Todd and even Steel Pulse. "In Blues We Trust," indeed! |
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Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Cafe |
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(Nightlife - Live Music) |
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1104 Decatur St, New Orleans 70116 • 504-592-2565 |
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FRENCH QUARTER. The N'awlins branch of Buffett's chain serves Caribbean/Cajun cuisine and signature drinks in a tropical-themed, two-level dining room. Nightly live music. |
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Maple Leaf |
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(Nightlife - Live Music) |
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8316 Oak St, New Orleans 70118 • 504-866-9359 |
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RIVERBEND. Pressed tin walls and a narrow dance floor are part of the charm of the Maple Leaf. Live bands play genres like Zydeco, rock, blues and funk. Because the club is close to both Loyola and Tulane Universities, the Maple Leaf attracts a diverse crowd that includes college kids, professors, tourists and hard-core music aficionados. The venue is also one of New Orleans' premier Spoken Word locations. The club has been hosting a Sunday afternoon poetry series for two decades and poets take the mike at 3pm. Call ahead for listings and cover charges. |
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Palm Court Jazz Café |
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(Nightlife - Live Music) |
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1204 Decatur St, New Orleans 70116 • 504-525-0200 |
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Description:
FRENCH QUARTER. Traditional jazz sounds emanate nightly from the Palm Court Jazz Café. The ambiance is classic and the house musicians, who most likely have been playing for decades, start at 8pm. Although the café is upscale and pricey, it continues to be a favorite with locals, tourists and musicians, with a crowd that leans toward the 40s plus. The decor features exposed brick walls, tiled floors and a decadently attractive mahogany bar. This is the place banjo talent Danny Barker praised in his song "Palm Court Strut." |
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Preservation Hall |
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(Nightlife - Live Music) |
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726 St. Peter St, New Orleans 70116 • 800-785-5772 |
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FRENCH QUARTER. The lines are long but the music is great! Preservation Hall is a historic New Orleans tradition. The jazz musicians who take the stage nightly are well into their 70s, but when they "jazz" – you'll see why this landmark is a must see. The decor is basic and consists of benches and cushions. There is no food or drink allowed in the hall and crowds are usually standing room only. Set times are 35 minutes with 10 minute breaks in between. |
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User Rating: 10 / 10
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Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro |
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(Nightlife - Live Music) |
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626 Frenchmen St, New Orleans 70116 • 504-949-0696 |
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Description:
MARIGNY. An intimate bar, with wood paneling and open beams, and a two-level listening room with 25-foot ceilings flank this upscale restaurant and jazz club. Stellar area musicians, playing contemporary jazz, dominate the stage. The kitchen offers steaks, chicken, sandwiches and fresh seafood, served in a separate dining room. Children are welcome, but guests are asked to remain quiet during performances. |
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Sweet Lorraine's |
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(Nightlife - Live Music) |
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1931 St Claude Ave, New Orleans 70116 • 504-945-9654 |
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MARIGNY. Named one of America's best jazz clubs by "USA Today," Lorraine's offers outstanding blues and jazz shows six nights a week. The luxurious music hall seats 200, and an onsite restaurant and bar serve upscale regional cuisine and specialty martinis. Popcorn crawfish, corn and crabmeat bisque, red beans and rice with fried pork or chicken, and a variety of steak, chicken and seafood main courses are among the kitchen's offerings. |
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Tipitina's |
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(Nightlife - Live Music) |
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501 Napoleon Ave, New Orleans 70115 • 504-891-8477 |
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UPTOWN. Reggae, rock, Cajun and country music top the list at Tipitina's, which has been attracting loyal crowds for nearly 30 years. The combination music club/eatery has a roster of musicians that includes the Neville Brothers and the Radiators. On Sunday afternoons there is a Cajun "Fais Do Do" dance where locals and tourists stomp the day away. Tipitina's decor is spacious and includes a balcony overlooking the stage. |
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Vaughan's Lounge |
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(Nightlife - Live Music) |
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800 Lesseps St, New Orleans 70117 • 504-947-5562 |
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HISTORIC BYWATER. Don't let the seedy environs deter you from this casual, comfortable Bywater hangout. Vaughan's biggest drawing card is renowned trumpeter Kermit Ruffins' weekly Thursday night performance. Free red beans and rice satiate a hungry crowd. Cover charge Thursdays only. |
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