Live Music In Metairie

Good music, good food and good company are New Orleans trademarks.  Thanks to us, they’re also in Metairie.

If you like driving through bumper to bumper traffic to get downtown and navigate the French Quarter labyrinth for the privilege of drinking next to obnoxious tourists on the smelliest street in the world, The River Shack isn’t for you.  If you want to enjoy the same music, better food and drinks that haven’t seen the wrong end of a water gun, come check us out.

This week is going to be a great one for live music lovers in or near Metairie.  Big Al is coming down to soothe our souls, Friday at 9:30.  For those of you who’ve been living in a cave with your hands over your eyes and your thumbs in your ears, Big Al is synonymous with hot jazz.  He’s one of those institutions that puts a downtown bar on the map or gets the Zulu party started.  And, if you haven’t guessed, Big Al is big.

Big Al isn't small.

With respect, you know this man knows food.  He don’t grace just anywhere with his butter-smooth tones, and I’m guessing it’s the Shack’s chow that’s drawing him out of the Funky Pirate on Friday.

The rest of the week isn’t any slouch, either.  Bracketing Al’s performance on Thursday and Saturday are Mark Carson on Thursday and Ghost Town on Saturday.  If you like a good time, you know that some bands get it rolling live and some need a studio.  In our humble opinion, Mark and Ghost town would not have a wasted existence if it were dedicated to swinging hips and snapping fingers live for the rest of their days.