I have never seen a bad show here. Its always lots of fun & a good way to sample an assortment of New Orleans local talent. Its worth looking up their show schedule online, when planning a trip to New Orleans. Music genres reguraly include: Funk, Cajun trios, bluegrass & alternative rock to name a few. More

Maple leaf is great place for music and catching up with the oak street Krewe. Sometimes it's jam packed though which can make it unbearable. Often has a cover charge which varies but you can also sit outside the front door and listen, albeit muffled. I have been told by visiting friends that it's a bit clicky, if your not... More

I saw Rebirth Brass Band last summer as part of a 'Night in Treme' show at Chicago's Orchestra Hall. I liked them enough, but their energy kind of got lost in the formality of the concert hall. They, did, however, point out from the stage that they could be heard every Tuesday night at the Maple Leaf. My mind was... More

We went to this place while visiting town over the holidays. It was recommended as a local hangout. We ended up going there late in the afternoon of Christmas, wanting to sample some local color. Given the occasion, it was an interesting crowd and some customers brought in their own turkey and ham and generously offered some to us. The... More

Doors say 10pm for Khris Royal & Dark Matter and charged $16 at the door for two people. Not a note before 11:30, then a good but obviously ego pleasing set that lasted 40minutes. And then a 50 minute set break upon which all good vibe from drink and company wained. After 1am and only some tweeks and twonks it... More

We took a trolley from a house we were renting in the Garden District- super easy and cheap. We had heard about this band on NPR and found out they were playing here. The place is what you'd expect to hear a great band in. I'm sure there were many electrical violations present and it wouldn't hurt to run a... More

Seen some great shows at The Leaf...its a dive, but its a must for good shows, good drinks, and good people. You haven't been to NO until you've been to a show here. More

On our first day in New Orleans, my husband and I planned our evening venue to be the Maple Leaf Bar to see Rebirth. We spent a lot of money to get there by taxi and got there early and enjoyed dinner at a nearby restaurant. Upon finishing dinner, we hit the Maple Leaf around 6:30 and hung out waiting... More

This place is totally out of the way and a total dive. In other words, unless you are a college student OR a die-hard jazz/funk lover, this isn't your kind of place. With that said, it's a classic and there is nowhere else to hear legends of jazz and funk play so regularly. It's the opposite of Bourbon Street clubs.... More