Unique NOLA

Plenty of folks offering bayou tours. That should be easy to google.

Local UTR musicians playing during JazzFest could be hit or miss. Older female blues singer? Hmmm. Have to think about that. Look for Little Freddie King. In his 70's. Gut-bucket rocking blues. Always dresses to kill & puts on a good show. He might play JazzFest this year. In the same genre, but more UTR is Guitar Lightnin' Lee.

Authentic voodoo doll? Don't know if that unicorn exists. But if you want to go where the true believers of voodoo/hoodoo/santeria shop, check out the F&F botanica on Broad street. The owner/proprietor is very approachable and will sell you something authentic. Originally Posted by stavinChain

Agree.

Marcia Ball will be playing a gig I think Le Petit Theatre on May 1. It will be great show! Originally Posted by wildwing

Disagree.

Good research. I love the Saturn Bar. It's been there for decades and would a great place to see GLL. Neighborhood used to be mixed blue collar, now it's semi-hipster, semi-thug. It would be fairly safe to park anywhere along St. Claude Ave. and walk to the Saturn, but I would not park more than a half-block off St Claude - too much crime.

Also on St Claude, closer to Elysian Fields, are four bars at the same intersection - Siberia, the HiHo Lounge, Allways Lounge, and the Cajun Pub. There's usually something shaking at one of those places. St Claude has yet to be overrun by tourists. Yet... Originally Posted by stavinChain

Agree again. Hire Stavin as your tour guide.

Thanks for the endorsement Raindog.

If you're interested in a low key weekday afternoon festival featuring a bunch of bands you've probably never heard of, check out Chaz Fest. It's usually the Wed. between JazzFest weekends. It's practically across the street from the Saturn Bar, sort of.

It's run by slacker/doper/musician/artists, so their website for this year isn't up yet. Check back later.

A few years ago, along with a couple of dozen other people in the crowd, I saw Hurray for the Riff Raff there. Now Hurray for the Riff Raff is touring the world.

Is that back on? Didn't they suspend Chaz Fest last year? I understand Alex McMurray coordinates it with his wife and he's been burned out on the logistics of the project for years. He's kept soldiering on, but I thought he took a break.

Their facebook page sez it's back on this year, Wed. Apr. 29. But that may be as far as they've gotten with their planning.

We have a great spoken word community and Indy theaters. There's a few comedy shows around the quarters, Usually at local bars. And comedy drag shows too. Shadow box theater is a cool spot. And there's model/art shows with live modeling(they get painted) poetry, we have silent discos. I haven been in awhile but usually at house of blues and howling wolf. So fun to take off your earphone and hear everyone singing off key.

We have a great spoken word community and Indy theaters. There's a few comedy shows around the quarters, Usually at local bars. And comedy drag shows too. Shadow box theater is a cool spot. And there's model/art shows with live modeling(they get painted) poetry, we have silent discos. I haven been in awhile but usually at house of blues and howling wolf. So fun to take off your earphone and hear everyone singing off key. Originally Posted by Selene Hela

Shadowbox looks to be the Old Marquer now? Good tip, I'll keep on their calendar. Thank you.

Lots of things to do in NOLA.. People think NOLA is just Bourbon st., but we have lots of places for good music, and entertainment.

Frenchman st. is a good jumping off place. Sweet Lorraine's Jazz Club is also a nice place on 1931 St. Claude ave. NOLA La.

I hope you enjoy yourself while visiting our fine city.

M.M.

Originally Posted by Old Horn Dog

Dont forget Fair Grinds and CCs

You're welcome Johnny Cap. Nola is a "stumble upon" place. Just happen to walk into some great music.