If it's Friday...

...and I was in New Orleans I would most likely head over to Frenchmen Street..Starting at 6pm you can move pretty easily up and down the street, in and out of the clubs- Spotted Cat, d.b.a., Apple Barrel, Blue Nile, Three Muses to name a few- catching whole or partial sets of some of the best musicians in the city. Most clubs have no or low cover charges and you can get a "go" cup and take your drink with you as you move about. Additionally, as the night goes on there is usually a very lively street scene developing which almost always includes a brass band blowing out on a street corner and a impromptu dance party happening out in the street. One of my favorite scenes in New Orleans! (and yes..that did rhyme)....