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www.bestofneworleans.com or www.offbeat.com Here is a listing of some of the most popular music venues around New Orleans:

Acadian Beer Garden
201 N. Carrollton, 504.483.3038
A casual, laid-back atmosphere located in Mid-City.

Cafe Brasil
2100 Chartres, 504.949.0851
Plenty of open space for dancing in this hip little Marigny spot.

Carrollton Station
8140 Willow, 504.865.9190
A down-home atmosphere makes this a prime place for acoustic acts.

Circle Bar
1032 St. Charles, 504.588.2616
Located in Lee Circle and a lot of fun if you don't mind being crowded.

Donna's Bar and Grill
Rampart, 504.596.6914
The home of the brass band and a must-see for brass enthusiasts.

Dragon's Den
435 Esplanade, 504.949.1750
Upstairs from Siam Cafe and full of Marigny locals.

Funky Butt
714 North Rampart, 504.558.0872
Ambiance on both levels with a never-failing line-up of great bands.

House of Blues
225 Decatur, 504.529.2583
Located in the French Quarter with a surprising N'awlins atmosphere for a corporate chain.

Howlin' Wolf
828 South Peters, 504.529.5844
Hosts a variety of local and international musicians at its roomy Warehouse District location.

Jimmy's Club
8200 Willow, 504.861.8200
An otherwise quiet spot comes to life with a variety of live local music.

Le Bon Temps Roule
4801 Magazine Street, 504.895.8177
Tucked away in a quiet section of Uptown, their no cover charge policy is popular among locals.

Maple Leaf
8316 Oak Street, 504.866.9359
Another local favorite with plenty of dancing room and a quaint patio bar.

Margaritaville
1104 Decatur, 504.592.2565
A real oasis for the parrot-headed Jimmy Buffet fan.

Mermaid Lounge
1100 Constance, 504.524.4747
This well-kept secret is tucked under the interstate at the edge of the Warehouse District.

Mid City Lanes Rock 'N' Bowl
4133 S. Carrollton, 504.482.3133
Bowling shoes and dancing shoes are one in the same at this Mid City hotspot.

O'Flaherty's Irish Channel Pub
514 Toulouse, 504.529.1317
Irish pub perfect for watching soccer, playing darts and listening to live Celtic music.

Preservation Hall
726 St. Peter, 504.522.2841
A historic treasure mandatory for any jazz enthusiast.

Red Room
2040 St. Charles, 504.528.9759
The Garden District restaurant transforms into a nightclub for salsa, jazz and swing on a nightly basis.

Snug Harbor
626 Frenchman Street, 504.949.0696
This upscale lounge provides an intimate venue for some of the best local music around.

Tipitina's
501 Napoleon, 504.891.8477
Professor Longhair watches over audiences in this bi-level music haven.
(other locations include Tip's Ruins in the Warehouse District and Tip's French Quarter on Decatur)