![]() Heck, it gets a start before you even get on Frenchmen – there’s usually a weird jumble of tourists, locals having a night out, and tribes of runaways in the neutral ground (median) that runs through Esplanade Avenue out here.īe on the lookout for Igor’s Checkpoint Charlie(501 Esplanade Ave). Of course, the weirdness gets a start right at the beginning of iconic Frenchmen. Note that we only cover the ‘music strip’ of Frenchmen Street in this article there are other parts of the street which include both residential, parkland, and commercial blocks.ĭecatur Checkpoint Highbike 2 by Infrogmation of New Orleans on flickr Esplanade & Decatur Keep in mind music sets usually pop off around 6 pm, 9 pm, and 11 pm, although there is always room for variation. Here’s our block by block breakdown of what to look for on Frenchmen Street, starting from the Decatur-Esplanade intersection and moving ‘down’ towards St. Of course, this street is popular – who wouldn’t be lured in by those considerable qualities? On Frenchmen Street, certain things are just guaranteed: proximity to good music, good food, interesting culture, and an unbeatable street scene. But the street really achieved a critical mass of popularity post-Katrina, and in the past few years, Frenchmen is tourist central come the evening, especially on weekends.īut so what? It’s still fun, still a blast, and this local New Orleanian still ends up heading here every time he and his partner head out on a date night. To this day, tour guides tell you that Frenchmen Street is an off the beaten gem, a ‘local’s Bourbon Street’ where real New Orleanians gather to listen to live music and grab a drink.Įxcuse a bit of an eye roll on our part That ‘locals-majority’ term may have rung true at the beginning of the twenty-teens, and to a degree, it’s an accurate description of Frenchmen throughout the 90s and much of the noughties. Recommended for Jazz Clubs because: This friendly club is an easy walk from the French Quarter.īeth's expert tip: There are six en suite rooms upstairs if you want to be really close to the action, with a three night minimum on weekends.Frenchmen Street Photo by Stephen McCarthy / Collision / Sportsfile via flickr This is a real neighborhood place, the kind of spot where the owner knows most of the customers and everybody feels welcome. There's no cover but tipping the musicians is a must - not just here but all over town. A few of the regulars include Dr Redwine and the Grape Stompers, Matt Andrews and the Sheepshead Serenaders and Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Revue. There is live music five nights a week, Wednesday through Sunday, featuring local musicians playing all kinds of music, from jazz to folk and blues. Opened in April 2021, the building features many of its original features including gorgeous wooden floors, high ceilings, large windows and a stylish bar design. ![]() This gorgeous Second Empire home on Elysian Fields was a crumbling mess when owner Scott Veazey stumbled upon it, a circa 1885 manse that he has restored to its former Victorian splendor. There are clubs in the Treme, uptown on Oak Street, along St. ![]() ![]() On any given evening, you can swing dance at Spotted Cat, hear brass at d.b.a. Here is arguably one of the best places in town to hear all kinds of live music, including straight-ahead jazz. ![]() In the past decade or so, the Marigny has emerged as a mecca of nightclubs, bars and restaurants, most of which are frequented by a mix of both locals and tourists. One of the best places to start is the Marigny, just up from where the Mississippi bends into its famous crescent, an original Creole neighborhood named for a 19th-century aristocrat and good-time-guy Bernard de Marigny de Mandeville. To listen to local musicians play authentic New Orleans jazz, you need to dive into neighborhoods beyond the Bourbon Street scene, although there are still a few must-visit clubs in the French Quarter. Jazz is the beating heart of New Orleans, as important to this city's soul as a rich pot of gumbo, a second line parade and the charming architecture that defines neighborhoods like the French Quarter and the Marigny. ![]()
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