Not about LA politics

[madmax]

so maybe this should be moved to the Lounge? I'll leave it up to the mods.

My husband and I would like to visit NOLA. Anyone from NOLA with suggestions - not during Mardi Gras. I know Jazz music is the big thing there but, spousal unit is a Bluesman. Loves Howlin Wolf, Little Walter and all the old time harmonica bluesmen. He's been playing blues harmonica for 35 years and is pretty damn good ;) Must be a few places around that offer the blues.

Interested in good food, good people and relaxation. I was there about 30 years ago but, don't remember much except that enough of those damn O'Brien's Hurricanes cause dementia :rofl:

Thanks :grouphug:

[Behind the Aegis]

1. There are several good places.

The good thing about NOLA is you can get around most of the interesting places sans car. You can take cabs, streetcars, buses, carriage rides, and shoe-leather express. Here is a site to explore: http://www.experienceneworleans.com/

If Jazz is you thing, we have JazzFest which is two weekends, the last weekend of April and the first weekend of May. There are many jazz spots in the city, best thing to do is get here and ask locals for some good places which may not be in the "touristy" areas.

Our second tourist season kicks off this weekend (Southern Decadence...think GAY Mardi Gras) and will last until Halloween, which is the fifth largest event in NOLA and is a really good time. Also, check around at many hotels because some have really good offers for particular weekends and there are some really nice bed and breakfasts and smaller hotels which have GREAT deals but aren't on the beaten path, these are good if you plan to stay awhile and want to have fun, but when the time is needed really want to be able to rest, I suggest those as an option because the French Quarter doesn't sleep.

As a former Bourbon Street bartender, stay away from Pat O's hurricanes...trust me! There are better ones to be found.

PS...check out House of Blues - New Orleans

[madmax]

2. Thank you

I did google for NOLA things to do but, know I'd get the inside skinny from DU. :toast:

[Behind the Aegis]

3. You are welcome.

There are, of course, others here but it may take awhile before they respond, so keep checking back. This is really a wonderful city and there is so much to do. If you have specific questions, feel free to PM me.

[handmade34]

4. just spent a few days there

working the free clinic in New Orleans. Check on this radio station that all the locals told me about. http://www.wwoz.org/

I highly recommend a visit to NOLA; love it and all the people.