Street performances have a long history in New Orleans, and many of the city's best musicians get their start outdoors. The ornate walls of the One Eyed Jacks showroom, with capacity for 300 people, are adorned with bright scarlet vinyl stools and adorned with mid-20th century pinup nudes painted on black velvet, a loud and flashy environment appropriate to its history as a former movie theater in the French Quarter and renowned speakeasies, the latter of which apparently left the club with a couple of ghosts. With the floor slightly raked, there's no bad view in the room, which is downtown New Orleans' main destination for tours with independent artists, trendy local bands and DJ nights, such as the popular and popular Fast Times dance party of the 80s on Thursday nights. University students mingle with old punks and also with visitors, who are lucky enough to walk around the coolest place in the touristic neighborhood.
The weathered wooden walls of the narrow Preservation Hall showroom still look the same as they did more than 50 years ago, when a group of bohemian fanatics began organizing traditional jazz concerts there with artists who were at least as old as the music itself. The lines begin to form just after sunset for the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, or one of its associated groups, to play night sets at 8, 9 and 10 p.m. In recent years, especially during major local events, such as the Jazz Fest, the Hall has expanded its scope to present nighttime collaborations between the Hall's regular band and has had special guests, such as Alabama Shakes, Robert Plant, Sharon Jones and even the old school rebound rapper DJ Jubilee. This historic area is enclosed in Louis Armstrong Park and is considered by many historians to be the birthplace of jazz.
Although the square hosts numerous concerts and festivals and cultural events, from time to time there is an outdoor musician (and, if you're lucky, a drum circle) can be found in the venue. The Treme neighborhood is a historic incubator for New Orleans' many local party sounds (funk, music from marching bands, R&B) and the relaxed Bullet's is located in the center of the city. Tipitinas is a legendary club in New Orleans, named after a song by blues piano legend Professor Longhair, and opened by a group of party fans in 1977, mainly for him to play there. There is the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (April 23 to 28 and May 2 to 3) with Lizzo, The Who, Foo Fighters, Stevie Nicks and Dead & Company as headliners.
In the first month of 1977, a group of young music fanatics from New Orleans—history knows them as the Fabulous Fourteen—pooled their money to open a nightclub uptown in the city that could offer a regular concert to the elderly rhythm and blues pianist Professor Longhair. If you want to support local outdoor artists in New Orleans with more than just a tip, consider donating to MacNo, the New Orleans Music and Culture Coalition, which organizes, empowers and advocates for musicians, artists, promoters of traditional culture and their allies and communities in the city. The new venue, which has more outdoor seating and more dining options, still feels haunted by generations of New Orleans' fun. New Orleans has long been a paradise for artists of all kinds but of all cultural arts; music is most associated with this city.
New Orleans is based on music: discover where you can see live shows every night of the week with these recurring acts. Whether you're an aspiring musician or just looking for some great entertainment options while visiting this vibrant city; there are plenty of places to explore! From One Eyed Jacks showroom to Preservation Hall Jazz Band; from Bullet's Bar to Tipitinas; from MacNo to Louis Armstrong Park; there are plenty of venues that offer something special for everyone! If you're looking for an unforgettable experience while visiting New Orleans; make sure you check out these amazing music venues! You won't regret it!.
