Music
When you think of New Orleans, you think of food and music, not necessarily in that order. That's just my order. But I wouldn't overlook the music scene in this town. From jazz to blues and zydeco tunes, the Big Easy is a smorgasbord of sound, topped off by the annual Jazz and Blues Festival, held for two weeks in late April every year. During my last visit to this festival, I caught B.B. King and the late Miles Davis in the same show. That's hard to beat. A must-stop is Preservation Hall in the French Quarter, a showcase for traditional jazz which is low on style points and high on musicianship. No food and drink are served, so bring your own, and bear in mind, you'll probably stand (seats are few). Tipitina's is a red-hot dance hall which features top local bands and is a regular stop for the Neville Brothers, solo or en famille. It's bound to be packed, which is half the fun. If you visit on a Sunday evening, get ready for the fais-do-do, a Cajun party featuring finger lickin' red beans and rice and pre-recorded tunes for dancing. Decidedly different is Rock 'n' Bowl at Mid-City Lanes. You got it, music and dancing among the ten-pins. Local heroes Boozoo Chavis and the Iguanas play here regularly, and this is without a doubt one of the most rockin' good times you'll have in town. Music in New Orleans is everywhere -- just call ahead for showtimes and cover charges.
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