Hey all. Not sure where to place this post. Traveling to New Orleans for the first time in September and wondering what would be great music experiences in the city. Sure, Preservation Hall, but would love to stay away from stereotypical tourist music experiences. If there are any New Orleans musicians here I would love to chat. I'm open to anything from hearing street corner performances to hiring a Second Line band. Thanks!

Leroy Jones trumpet legend, probably Palm Court or Preservation Hall

Charlie Halloran trombone- plays with a bunch and maybe doing a calypso thing at wine bar on Monday

Tues night late at Maple Leaf for Rebirth Brass

Tuba Skinny maybe busking around town

Doreen Ketchens is the real deal on clarinet and often busking around town

Bonerama - Craig Klein, Matt Perrine, Mark Mullins and Greg Hicks

Kermit Ruffins - trumpet

Soul Rebels - brass band- not sure if they have a steady spot when not on road

DBA is a good spot

Frenchman street