Southport Hall is a great place to see a show. They have a large stage and really a great set-up for seeing live music. I watched the WNOE Eli Young Band / Jerrod Niemann show a couple weeks ago and it was my first trip to the music hall. There were plenty of bars and drinks were cheap which is always nice. The place was jam packed with people. I'm taking a point off for smoking being allowed because well, that just sucks that I can't see a show in NOLA without leaving reeking of that smell of other people's cigarettes.
Its located in Riverbend so that's kind of nice, parking isn't too much of an issue and its close to Oak street. There is also an outdoor porch/patio area for sitting as well. I'd def recommend checking out a show here if you get the chance, I was pleasantly surprised and am gonna head back again soon.
I had never heard of this bar, until a couple months ago, I was coming in to town for vacation, and noticed Straight line Stitch was playing there. Was glad I came. Compared to a lot of the smaller venues here in Arizona this was a nice change of pace. Lots of parking, and places to sit , things we either don't get here, or you pay, and come early. Acoustics were good. I place was clean, I would come back again.
Review Source:Southport Hall is a good sized venue, it might be accommodating when rented out for private parties as others have mentioned, and by appearance, seems to be A-okay. Â However, I have to say that I have been here a few times, and I was not at all pleased with the ways I witnessed customers and band members treated at this venue. Â I love music, and I am a regular at live music shows around town. Â I carefully watched people who work here, including the person who runs the place and another person who controls sound for bands, and they were very rude. Â Bands are pushed around and rushed in and off the stage, as if this place is controlling a live on-the-air production. Â I actually watched a local band member get harangued for no apparent reason. Â If you get the "wrong" person at the door, you may be bullied prior to being granted admission. Â As a paying customer, I expect to be treated accordingly, and I was disappointed with the service I received. Â It's upsetting to see unsuspecting, respectable patrons and artists get treated poorly. Â You'd think that there would be some appreciation for the amount of people that bands are capable of drawing in, but instead I was quite shocked at the tactlessness and lack of southern hospitality of those in charge here. Â In sum, bands beware of the reluctance and sometimes uncouth behavior of those whom may be helping you coordinate your show. Â Customers, definitely don't miss out on a band if there is one playing here that you want to see, but don't expect super friendly service.
Review Source:Once upon a time, this was Farhad Grotto (which I think has something to do with the Masons) and the location of the scariest haunted house that I ever attended. Seriously I freaked out and attacked one of the "monsters" and then dragged my brother out of the room. Â Yes, I was 10, but this is why I don't go to haunted houses.
Anyway, before it was Southport, before it was the Grotto, it was an old gambling hall because it's just over the Jefferson parish line from Orleans parish where it was illegal. Â So consider the history when you next go see a band or go drinking there.
The venue is good for music and the space is wide open with high ceilings. Â I've never spent much time at the bar, so I can't really comment on that.
Minus 1 star because I contacted them about renting out the venue last summer and never heard a response. Â If you really want to use them, I suggest going in person or calling (and pursuing them).
I can't really review Southport as a music venue since I've never really seen a bad there. Wait, that's not entirely true, let's back up for a moment.
My little sister fell in love with a boy in high school and decided it would be a good idea to marry him a few years later. But this isn't about their wedding, this is about their wedding reception. They decided rather than the typical reception hall they decided to rent out Southport for the afternoon and have an actual band play for them. Where normally there would be a big open space with a few tables for people to stand around and watch the band there were lots of tables and chairs for everyone to sit and eat. Southport provided some really good food, above and beyond what you normally see at wedding receptions. And let's not forget the fun part, the open bar. Yay!
Parking is pretty spacious in their lot and the hall itself is really big so I imagine seeing a band here for a regular show would be nice and not super crowded like a smaller venue. The bar is large and well stocked and the bartenders are skilled and polite. There are also some smaller rooms off to the side that work well for a private area which was useful during the reception for things like taking some photos or signing papers.
Overall Southport is a great place to have a reception and looks like a superb venue to see a band.
This is a great place to see a band. Â The place is really big and has great accoustics. Â I saw the Molly Ringwalds here about a year ago and had a really great time. Â The venue has three separate bars, so you're covered if you need a drink. Â The best part is probably the parking lot, so you don't have to worry about street parking. Â I would recommend checking the website before going to a show, because depending on who's playing, the cover can be kind of high.
Review Source:This is a very large venue for watching live music and other events. Â I've seen some great shows here. Â It is a bit far off from everything but it has plenty of parking. Â They seem to have bands I want to see rarely these days so I seem to end up here more for special events but they still book some good shows a few times a year here. Â Certainly worthy of checking out if there is a band you want to watch.
Review Source:Good spot. Â We caught a show during Jazz Fest here and liked the venue. Â It's a good size place, I'd guess 750 capacity with a nice size stage and good sound system. Â
The only downside is that its a bit of a hike from downtown New Orleans. Â It's just over the line in Jefferson and if you're in the uptown area its quite close, but from the quarter it'll be a $15-$20 cab ride.
A great, large venue for catching a good band, attending a party, or whatever they have going on that floats your boat! Â The place is setup old school, super big stage, great wood floor, nice bars, large open area for dancing or hanging, outdoor patio, smaller bar, super friendly staff......for those who can remember, this is kinda (and i mean kinda) like an on land version of the great old riverboat president.
Lotsa parking in their own lot, only 7 miles from downtown NOLA
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