LITTLE GEM SALOON This long-neglected jazz landmark has received a new lease on life, and is once again a player on the city’s live-music scene with performances most nights of the week. 445 S. Rampart St., 504.267.4863. Map 3, C3; www.littlegemsaloon.com MAPLE LEAF A tin roof, a sweaty dance floor, a quintessential N’awlins experience: fueled by funk from some Crescent City greats, the crowd goes till dawn. 8316 Oak St., 504.866.9359. Map 1, C3; www.mapleleafbar.com
PRESERVATION HALL Home to traditional jazz since 1961, this no-frills nightspot still packs ’em in despite not serving liquor. 726 St. Peter St., 504.522.2841.Map 3, G4; www.preservationhall.com REPUBLIC NEW ORLEANS One of downtown’s hottest night spots. Bands, touring and local, share the stage with a late-night dance club. 828 S. Peters St., 504.528.8282. Map 3, C6; www.republicnola.com ROCK ’N’ BOWL A legendary local favorite now in a new, larger location, Rock ’n’ Bowl still features the winning combination of bowling lanes and live music from the region’s top zydeco, R&B and rock acts. 3000 S. Carrollton Ave., 504.861.1700.Map 1, D3; www.rockandbowl.com
SNUG HARBOR An elegant, intimate mainstay of Frenchmen Street’s music row. Two sets nightly. 626 Frenchmen St., 504.949.0696.Map 3, J4; www.snugjazz.com THE SPOTTED CAT This tiny club has a casual, laid-back vibe and a large, loyal following among locals and visitors alike. Live music starts at 4 pm on weekdays (3 pm on weekends) and continues way into the night. 623 Frenchmen St., no phone.Map 3, J5; www. spottedcatmusicclub.com STAGE DOOR CANTEEN Swing back to a bygone era at this fun WWII Museum venue, which features live musical productions reminiscent of 1940s USO shows. 945 Magazine St., 504.528.1943. Map 3, B6; ww.stagedoorcanteen.org THREE KEYS This hip space in the Ace Hotel mixes things up with live performances by local music acts, swing dance lessons and
guest speakers discussing New Orleans culture. 600 Carondelet St., 504.900.1180. Map 1, D3; www.threekeysnola.com THREE MUSES This hip venue offers a veritable nightlife trifecta: excellent handcrafted cocktails, gourmet small plates and live local music. 536 Frenchmen St., 504.252.4801. Map 3, J5; www.3musesnola.com TIPITINA’S The legendary Tip’s offers an eclectic, always-entertaining lineup, killer acoustics and multiple bars.. 501 Napoleon Ave., 504.895.8477. Map 1, D4; www.tipitinas.com VAUGHAN’S This tumbledown dive deep in the Bywater neighborhood gets jam-packed during its legendary Thursday night jam sessions, now headlined by Corey Henry & the Treme Funktet. 800 Lessups St., 504.947.5562. Map 1, E3
THE GUIDE
ONE EYED JACKS Rockabilly, retro, rock, neo-burlesque: this swank-dive serves
it all up in a vintage bordello atmosphere. 615 Toulouse St., 504.569.8361. Map 3, G4; www.oneeyedjacks.net
Nightlife
THE JAZZ PLAYHOUSE This stylish spot inside the Royal Sonesta recreates the jazz clubs of Bourbon Street’s 1950s heyday. The club features a rotating roster of leading local talent nightly at 8 pm. 300 Bourbon St., 504.553.2299. Map , F4; www.sonesta.com/ jazzplayhouse
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