The Spotted Cat Music Club

It's a little steamy in the summer, a little smoky late at night, and practically perfect in every way.  If I lived in Nola, I'd probably be here almost every night.  There's no cover, one drink minimum (not even really enforced), and amazing musical talent (tip the band well!).  Cash only.  You'll see everyone from twenty-somethings to old ladies using a walker.  To me, The Spotted Cat epitomizes all that is great about Nola.  You just have to go there to understand.

There is a poem by Jayne Cortez that states,

Droning a drowsy syncopated tune,
Rocking back and forth to a mellow croon
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I went in today to catch the swing dance lesson taught by Chance Bushman and hit a up a drink from Ms. Lady Robin behind the bar.  To my wonderful surprise, I also found Amy Johnson, Laura Manning, Marla Dixon and a hand full of dancers making a promo-video for the Ultimate Lindy Hop Show Down!!  A national swing dance event that happens here in New Orleans.  The dance lesson was great.  He taught 1920's Charleston and Ben Polcer played the tune on the piano for him.

Sooooo much better than Bourbon street!!  (if your with your girlfriend) then Bourbon is probably the place to be!!!  Lol Great music and cheap drinks...... They even have an art show/swap meet going on outside certain days. They say its the place for locals, but everyone was friendly to us tourists as well. Just a short walk from anywhere in the French Quarter...