This street is very small, with lots of little dive bars that were packed. The music was also more indy than jazzy. Most people were in there early 20's and seemed like they were there for the scene more than the music.

We heard about this street from one of the restaurants - WOW what a great treat. It's a street filled with Jazz venues. We had dinner at Maison and listened to Jazz music there for 2 hours. It was so wonderful we had to buy their 2 CD's. We'd go back again.

We had a great meal here on our last night, and enjoyed the street music as well as the music from the bars in the area. It was also a good stroll back to our hotel on the other side of the Quarter. There were not the rowdy drunks here - its a more relaxed atmosphere

This street had a very hippie feel to it and not really in a good way. The bars charge admission where you can hear almost the same type of music on Bourbon street bars that are free to get in. It's not worth all the hype

If you want to hear great musicians in New Orleans and have a lot of fun doing it, go to Frenchman Street. Three Muses, Spotted Cat, Snug Harbor and dba are all great! Besides, you may hear some entertaining street musicians.

The music is a bonus. Only went here on TA advice. One hour wait for a table at 6.45 on a Wed evening. Lady at the door suggested we come a little earlier the next night. Arrived at 6.00 pm and were promptly shown to a table for two right next to an amazing piano player. $4.50 for an ice... More

If you want to hear some great music at some very lively bars and clubs while avoiding the over-the-top tourist trap of Bourbon St. this is the spot. The Blue Nile was a highlight, but if you go Thurs. - Sun. keep an eye out for the Frenchmen Street Art Market, open late night.

When we go to a city we always ask the bartenders and cab drivers where the locals hangout. We find if we ask the concierge at the hotel, we will only see the "touristy" stuff. The locals recommended we try Frenchmen St. and we were not disappointed. This area is a hidden gem. It's much more relaxed than Bourbon St.... More

I think it's a great area for local jazz. We went to the Cat for music two different nights and heard several bands, like the Smoking Time Jazz Club. You have to buy one drink per set, so you'll spend $5-6 to hear some great music. There was a small street market next to the Cat on Thursday night. The... More