[johnco]

you might add Preservation Hall to your list of things to do in New Orleans. it's in the french Quarter right off Bourbon Street I think. it's a group of old timers, a few are really old, old timers, playing some great traditional jazz standards.they've been doing these songs for so many years they could probably do in their sleep. one old guy did look like he had fallen asleep for a while until his solo came up. never moved anything but his horn or even opened his eyes for quite a while .LOL. I went there my first time 30+ years ago,, brought my daughter there 12-15 years ago . the place is very small and cramped so they only let in maybe 30 or so people in for each show. they told my girl to come sit on the corner of the stage since she was too small to see thru the crowd. no tables or chairs so you'll have to stand shoulder to shoulder with the crowd for the hour or so show. try getting closer to the little stage before the set starts if you're height challenged if you expect to see anything but the back of someone's head. long wait and long lines between shows, but i'm pretty sure you'll enjoy it