Old Opera House
Old Opera House
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Neighborhood: French Quarter
A small and teeming network of laissez-faire living lounged out on the balmy banks of the Mighty Mississippi, the French Quarter has long been a port of call for folks in search of a good time and a great story. Perpetually inebriated Bourbon Street runs across its midriff like a strand of cheap ribbon tied around an otherwise rather pretty and impressively well-kept vintage dress. Throughout the rest of the Quarter, brightly colored Victorian homes and businesses, famously done up with wrought-iron features, provide a distinct and immediately recognizable backdrop for all varieties of fun. At any given moment in this historic riverside setting, some of America’s finest meals are being cooked, most potent cocktails are being mixed, and most engaging music is being performed.
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jthwrh
New Orleans, LA502 contributions
I've been going to the Old Opera House on the corner of the 600 Block of Bourbon Street for years. While I've not heard a ton of cover bands for the 70s-90s, this band will entertain. I live locally and will go down several times a year to listen to this band. They do take requests, and you can stand, you can dance, you can sit at the bar or at a bar stool and enjoy the music. Many people overlook the bar because of its name, but it is anything but Opera. Check them out next time you're in town. Take it from a local, you'll be glad you did.
Written December 31, 2008
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Mfbarrett
70 contributions
Oct 2015 • Friends
Don't miss this place no matter what!
Best rockabilly and blues on Bourbon Street along with the worst bathrooms in the entire French Quarter!
The happy hour is amazing! 3 for 1s all great, strong drinks!
The entertainment was incredible and everyone in the place was there too celebrate!
Do not miss it!!
Best rockabilly and blues on Bourbon Street along with the worst bathrooms in the entire French Quarter!
The happy hour is amazing! 3 for 1s all great, strong drinks!
The entertainment was incredible and everyone in the place was there too celebrate!
Do not miss it!!
Written October 26, 2015
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Indimom0721
Nashville, TN104 contributions
Sep 2015 • Friends
I was in town with a friend for a couple of nights. We went to 544 and saw Chicken on the Bone and they were great. Then we came and found Fusion at the Old Opera House and I never wanted to leave. The band was awesome. The vocalists were awesome. The sax player played a lot Thursday night and on Friday he sang and it blew me away. He was cute too. I loved the Marvin Gaye and Tina Turner stuff. If I am ever back in New Orleans, I hope they are still there. The bartender (maybe Eileen) was so nice and made great drinks.
Written September 15, 2015
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Bryce H
Fargo, ND12 contributions
Jul 2014 • Friends
My first time in New Orleans was a little overwhelming for someone who comes from a smaller town. Bourbon Street bars can get crazy, packed, and loud. This place was the least crowded and my favorite bar to hang out in by far. They had an awesome live band named Chicken on the Bone. Awesome band that plays classic songs that everyone knows and loves. There is no cover charge, and I brought my drink in from other bars every night. Bathroom is kinda gross, and they have a bathroom attendant which made it awkward, but that's my only complaint. This bar had the most friendly people in it and I was actually able to talk to other tourists because the bar wasn't so loud. I have to say this bar was what I'll remember most about New Orleans!
Written August 4, 2014
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MLE1004
North Tonawanda, NY69 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
Like many others wanting to experience Bourbon Street, we stumbled upon this place. Loved hearing "Chicken on the Bone". The lead female singer is fantastic with a wide range in her song choices and her voice. Had an excellent time people watching and dancing to their music. Will definitely be going back next trip!
Written October 11, 2017
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Drew
Temecula, CA38 contributions
Oct 2016 • Couples
Had a blast in nasty fun bourbon street. Fun place. Old guys rocked the 80s rock. People watching was epic. Service was good. A go to for sure. Stumbled in and stumbled out. A lot of that going on.
Written October 29, 2016
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Ed Z
Stevensville, Maryland, United States531 contributions
Apr 2015 • Friends
OK, basically this place is a DIVE with expensive drinks but no cover charge. However, it's a fun place if you want to go hear or dance to some live (non-Jazz) music. The night we were there the band was playing old time rock and roll -- 60's mostly. As expected the dance floor was pretty crowded with most patrons in their 40-60's. Everyone seemed to be having a good time. Bathrooms are iffy and if they serve food, I would probably skip it.
Written April 29, 2015
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SRPURI
Kolkata (Calcutta), India118 contributions
Oct 2014 • Couples
We walked into the Old Opera House because of the sound of a great band playing inside. We walked inside and to probably one of the best decisions one could have made on Bourbon St.
The band called "Chicken on the Bone" were superb - they played Jazz, Blues and some old Rock and Roll - they had the guests dancing, singing along and created an amazing atmosphere.
The band is good and are excellent performers - I would go to hear them at any venue they are playing at - Well done Old Opera House and of course - the Chicken on the Bone band members!!
The band called "Chicken on the Bone" were superb - they played Jazz, Blues and some old Rock and Roll - they had the guests dancing, singing along and created an amazing atmosphere.
The band is good and are excellent performers - I would go to hear them at any venue they are playing at - Well done Old Opera House and of course - the Chicken on the Bone band members!!
Written October 16, 2014
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Chrissy B
Panama City Beach, FL28 contributions
Sep 2014 • Couples
Love this place. Live entertainment day and night with a big variety in genres. Drinks are good. Gets extremely crowded but full of energy.
Written October 1, 2014
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ritzsmokey
Marriottsville38 contributions
Jul 2014 • Couples
Overall, the music on Bourbon Street was disappointing - I see better in the bars in Baltimore and D.C., but this place an exception. The band (Chicken on the Bone) played covers, but did them very well. And they played a wide variety of good (i.e., not pop) music. No cover charge, and if they had a one drink minimum, it wasn't strictly enforced. We went two nights and enjoyed them both.
Written July 13, 2014
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