What’s the music scene/Frenchman area like right now?

DBA has a courtyard across the street now, they’ve had some good shows recently.

Spotted Cat keeps a good vibe, as does Favela Chic and 30/90.

Dragon’s Den has turned into the type of place where you pat people down before they enter and cops have to post up in the street by it.

Most venues are packed on the weekends with a diverse crowd of locals, tourists, bridesmaids, etc. The bands are mostly similar, all playing jazz and funk standard covers. The days of Frenchman being all about original music exclusively for locals is long gone, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing.

FYI: DBA, much like Maple Leaf and Tipitina’s, requires proof of vaccination to enter.