217 Bourbon Street
Bourbon Street
Begins Here.
LIVE MUSIC
7 Days A Week
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BUVANT BALCONY
After us, it’s all a blur.
The first place everybody goes on Bourbon Street is the Drinkery. Next door to world-famous Galatoire’s, this is where you come to drink the good stuff first because, well, you’re not going to remember it later.
Top-shelf hooch, an incredible selection of craft beers, live music you won’t be able to get out of your head for the rest of your life (that may sound annoying, but it’s not)…this is what sets Bourbon Street Drinkery apart. Will you see a ghost here? Sure! We serve ghosts. With valid ID, of course. But the only spirits at The Drinkery you’ll definitely run into are 100 proof.
Drink the good
stuff first.
Live Music
STEVE MIGNANO
Mondays — 8:00pm–2:00am
One of the hardest working guitarists in New Orleans, Steve Mignano blends a powerful command of blues guitar with soulful vocals and a distinctively New Orleans groove.
Shawan Rice
Mon-Thursday — 12pm-2pm
Shawan Rice is a deeply soulful and captivating songstress, originally from Central Pennsylvania. Raised in the quiet landscapes of the region, she grew up immersed in music and storytelling, shaping a voice that carries both intimacy and expansiveness. Her sound draws from soul, folk, and jazz traditions, creating music that feels timeless yet distinctly her own.
Since beginning her live performance career in 2008, Shawan has released four EPs, toured extensively across the U.S., and established herself as a powerful presence in New Orleans’ vibrant music scene. She has become known for performances that feel both magnetic and vulnerable, pulling audiences into the heart of her songs.
Her electrifying shows have taken her to the Congo Square stage at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Switzerland’s Jazz Ascona Festival, and venues nationwide. Along the way, she has opened for national acts including Grace Potter and George Porter Jr., further solidifying her standing as a rising voice in contemporary soul music.
Critics have praised her as “a true-to-the-bone soul singer,” noting that her voice carries “the grit of a blues wailer, the tenderness of a balladeer, and the sensuality of quiet-storm R&B.” Her 2023 release, Fever Dreams, has been described as her most polished and soulful work to date — a body of music that captures the honesty, depth, and timeless spirit that define her as an artist.
WOLFE JOHNS
Friday — 2:30pm-7:30pm
Wolfe Johns started in the streets of New Orleans. Determined to keep the spirit of performance alive in the Crescent City during a time when live music was nonexistent during the COVID-19 pandemic, he performed weekly outside his home in Faubourg Treme and eventually moved his performances to Royal Street in the French Quarter where he performed daily. Now you can see Wolfe Johns perform on stages all over New Orleans and beyond. Drawing on classic New Orleans R&B and blues, Wolfe Johns puts a signature spin on classic songs by artists such as John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, Earl King, Johnny Guitar Watson, Sly Stone and more. In addition, Wolfe Johns deftly performs high energy, emotionally charged, original music of his own firmly rooted in blues, R&B, jazz and soul.
Bang Bang
Sundays — 8:00pm–2:00am
Seth Stogner, Rick Voisin, and Mark Kryvanick constitute this Louisiana-based band is a whirlwind of energy, captivating younger audiences with their innovative fusion of jazz, funk, and modern pop. Their performances are a spectacle of vibrant lights and colorful, contemporary takes on traditional New Orleans attire, embodying the city’s festive spirit. They actively engage with their audience, often blurring the line between performer and spectator, making their concerts an interactive experience. Their music not only reflects the rhythmic heartbeat of New Orleans but also speaks to contemporary themes, resonating deeply with the younger generation.
OUR SIGNATURE SHOT
JUST BUCK IT.
The BuckShot is a combination of RedBull, light rum, 151 proof rum and a few other “secret ingredients.” If the walls could talk, they’d slur.
