October is known as Country Music Month, so in honor of this, dust off your cowboy boots and get ready to hit the town.
New Orleans is a hub for music from all genres, and country music especially thrives here in the city. Whether you like Garth Brooks or Reba McEntire, there's a place to go in the city to hear your favorite music. Live performances of country music, or DJ's playing country classics, are not hard to find. From local country artists, to popular performers, country music is alive and well in New Orleans.
Celebrate this year's Country Music Month by visiting at least one of these ten spots, where you're guaranteed to enjoy a night of boot-stomping fun.
Best Spots for Country Music in New Orleans
1. Boot Scootin' Rodeo
522 Bourbon St., (504)-552-2510), bootscootinnola.com
Boot Scootin' Rodeo has the largest oak dance floor on Bourbon Street, perfect for line dancing or two stepping the night away to country music classics.
This bar doesn't have your average bar stool, but instead horse saddles for bar stools. The bar features their signature drink the "Boot," which is full of spiked southern-style sweet tea.
2. Bourbon Street Honky Tonk
727 Bourbon St., (504)-523-1960, facebook.com/profile
Bourbon Street Honky Tonk features live entertainment every night. This honky tonk is the perfect stop if you're looking to enjoy some live country music.
3. Chickie Wah Wah
2828 Canal St., (504)-541-2050, chickiewahwah.com
Chickie Wah Wah gets its name from the 1956 single "Chickie Wah Wah," by Bobby Marchan. This music venue features live performances nearly every night from an array of different genres, including country music.
4. The Howlin' Wolf
907 S Peters St., (504)-529-5844, thehowlinwolf.com
Next to The Howlin' Wolf's main room is "The Den," which is where the live performances take place. Open seven days a week since 1988, The Den hosts local and touring bands. Entertainment is easily found at The Howlin' Wolf's Den, and the casual atmosphere make this venue a great hangout spot.
5. Whiskey Cowboy Saloon
1300 N Causeway Blvd., (504)-834-6474, whiskeycowboysaloon.com
Whiskey Cowboy Saloon always has live music entertainment Tuesday through Saturday, the saloon also has karaoke nights. The bar's happy hour is everyday of the week from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. This spot is a great local hangout for music lovers.
6. Checkpoint Charlies
501 Esplanade Ave., (504)-281-4847, facebook.com/p/Checkpoint-Charlies
Checkpoint Charlies' "Music Club" is an eclectic venue known for its frequent live music performances. One special aspect of this establishment is that there is actually a laundromat operating within the same space as the bar. There is also a late-night kitchen, perfect for prolonged visits to this music club.
7. The Rusty Nail
1100 Constance St., (504)-525-5515, rustynailnola.com
The Rusty Nail offers an array of cocktails, a selection of over 150 whiskies and 16 taps. The space has an intimate, welcoming atmosphere and a dog-friendly patio, which makes this place the perfect hangout spot. The Rusty Nail is also a music venue, with live performances happening often.
8. Hideout Bar
417 Bourbon St., (504)-766-8444, facebook.com/hideoutbarnola
This bar, rightfully named, is a local hideout off of Bourbon Street. This venue has a comforting atmosphere, live music and delicious cocktails. The live music performances are guaranteed to entertain, making this spot a great place to hear some live music.
9. Brothers III Lounge
4520 Magazine St., (504)-897-9912, instagram.com/brothersthreelounge
Brothers III Lounge is a classic, old-school dive bar seated along Magazine Street. With a vintage jukebox, arcade games and a tattered pool table, this lounge is almost like a portal to a different time. The lounge is open 24/7, and you are sure to find entertainment at Brothers III Lounge.
10. Famous Door
339 Bourbon St.
Famous door is a historic, New Orleans staple. This venue hosts several live performances and dancing the night away is encouraged. This bar has been operating since 1934 and is the oldest music club in New Orleans. Don't miss out on the opportunity to hear live music here at the oldest music club venue in the city.
Country Music in New Orleans
There are numerous venues and bars where you can find live music performances nightly. There are also several places dedicated to playing country tunes or hosting live country performances.
No matter where you decide to visit to find and listen to live country music, the city's live music is sure to entertain. Make sure to celebrate country music month properly and listen to classic country music in one of these establishments.
