MID CITY LANES ROCK 'N' BOWL -- Joe Krown, 8:30

MO'S CHALET -- Eddie Powers Band, 8

MULATE'S -- Lee Benoit, 7

O'FLAHERTY'S IRISH CHANNEL PUB -- (Informer Pub) Jeff Phillips, 5:30; Justin Murphy, 9

OLD OPERA HOUSE -- Full Throttle, 3; In a Minute, 8

OLD POINT BAR -- Ashley Peeples and Friends, 10

PATOUT'S CAJUN BISTRO -- Recycled Cajuns, 7:30

RITZ-CARLTON -- (French Quarter Bar) George French Trio, 7

SNUG HARBOR -- Dave Goodman, 9 & 11

SPOTTED CAT -- The One After, 6:30; Eddieboh Paris, 10

STORYVILLE -- Tony Seville, 5:30; Marva Wright, 8;30

TIPITINA'S -- Josh Bennett & the Civil Disobedients, Andy Hoffman & B-Goes, 10

TREASURE CHEST CASINO -- Mathilda Jones, John V. Kelly All-Stars, 7

TROPICAL ISLE BOURBON -- Al Miller & Late As Usual, 9

TROPICAL ISLE TOULOUSE -- John Gros, 10

VESPER -- Courtade

WINDSOR COURT HOTEL -- (Le Salon) Rachel Van Voorhees, 2:30; Fred Sanders, 6:30; (Polo Lounge) Michael Pellera, 6:30

Thursday, September 11

BANKS STREET BAR & GRILL -- Big Chief Derek & the Tohawk Mardi Gras Indians, 10

BLUE NILE -- Jazmin Trio, 7:30; Courtade, 10:30

BOOMTOWN CASINO -- Topcats, 9

CAJUN CABIN -- Steve Rhodus, 7:30

CHECK POINT CHARLIE -- Nick Diaz Experience, Stout, 9

CIRCLE BAR -- Jive Turkey, 11

D.B.A. -- Johnny Vidacovich Trio, 10

DBD LOUNGE -- DBD Jazz Combo, 7

DONNA'S BAR & GRILL -- Evan Christopher & Tom McDermott, 9:30

DOS JEFES UPTOWN CIGAR BAR -- Rebecca Barry, 9:30

DRAGON'S DEN -- Smitty, 10:30

EL MATADOR -- Julia LaShae, 8; The Kills, Whirlwind Heat, 10

ESPRESSO YOURSELF -- Andre Bouvier, 7

FIORELLA'S -- Bingo!, 10

FUNKY BUTT -- Fred Sanders, 10:30

FUNKY PIRATE -- Big Al Carson, 9

HARRAH'S CASINO -- Harrah's All That Jazz Band w/ Topsy Chapman, 8

HI-HO LOUNGE -- Vallejo, Paris Green, Lowerline, 9

HOTEL INTERCONTINENTAL -- Leah Chase & Bill Solley, 5

KERRY IRISH PUB -- Andy O'Driscoll, 9

KRAZY KORNER -- Smoke City, 2; Soul Jones, 8

LOUNGE LIZARDS -- Mike Darby, 10

MAPLE LEAF BAR -- the Hairy Apes, BMX, Mike III

MARGARITAVILLE -- Jeannie Breazele, 3; Brady Roberts, Joe Bennett, 9

MERMAID LOUNGE --Jeff "Guitar" Nelson Band, 10

MID CITY LANES ROCK 'N' BOWL -- Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas, 9:30

MO'S CHALET -- Richie Ladner, 8

MULATE'S -- La Touche, 7

O'FLAHERTY'S IRISH CHANNEL PUB -- (Informer Pub) Murphy & Phillips, 6; (Concert Room) Betsy McGovern, 8

OLD OPERA HOUSE -- Bonoffs, 2; At Fault, 8

PATOUT'S CAJUN BISTRO -- Recycled Cajuns, 7:30

RITZ-CARLTON -- (French Quarter Bar) George French Trio, 7

SNUG HARBOR -- Neal Caine Quartet, 9 & 11

SPOTTED CAT -- Mike Hood, 6:30; Jerry Jumonville, 10

STORYVILLE -- Tony Seville, 5:30; Chucky C. , 8:30

TIPITINA'S -- Soda Popinski, Mr. Hand & the Spicolis, 10

TREASURE CHEST CASINO -- Batiste Brothers, 7

TROPICAL ISLE BOURBON -- Debi & The Deacons, 9

TROPICAL ISLE TOULOUSE -- Late As Usual, 10

VAQUEROS -- Vivaz Quartet, 7

VAUGHAN'S -- Kermit Ruffins & the BBQ Swingers, 10

WINDSOR COURT HOTEL -- (Le Salon) Patti Adams, 2:30; Ernest Turner, 6:30; (Polo Lounge) Michael Pellera, 6:30

Friday, September 12

BLUE NILE -- Fredy Omar Con Su Banda, 10:30

BOOMTOWN CASINO -- Alley Cats, 9

CAFE BRASIL -- Vivaz

CAJUN CABIN -- Mitch Cormier & The Can't Hardly Playboys, 7:30

CHECK POINT CHARLIE -- Bob's Brew, LA Phantoms, Poster Child, 9

CIRCLE BAR -- The Scripts, 11

COLUMNS HOTEL -- Riccardo Crespa, 6

D.B.A. -- Tin Men, 6; Bobby Previte Quartet, 10

DELTA BLUES GRILL -- Timothea & Blue Soul, 10

DOCK -- 4 Unplugged, 10

DONNA'S BAR & GRILL -- Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews, 10:30

DOS JEFES UPTOWN CIGAR BAR -- Sunpie Barnes, 10

DRAGON'S DEN -- Quintology, 10:30

EL MATADOR -- Stump Knockers, 8; The Applicators, The Epoxies, 10

FAIRGRINDS COFFEE HOUSE -- Josh Bennett, 6

FUNKY BUTT -- Harold Batiste, Next Generation, 10:30

FUNKY PIRATE -- EJ & The Electrifying Blues Band, 3:45; Big Al Carson, 9

HARRAH'S CASINO -- Harrah's All That Jazz Band w/ Topsy Chapman, 6; Harrah's All That Jazz Band w/ Mark Braud, 10

HI-HO LOUNGE -- Dollar Back Floyd

HOTEL INTERCONTINENTAL -- Leah Chase & Bill Solley, 5

HOUSE OF BLUES -- Delbert McClinton, Kelley Hunt, 9

HOWLIN' WOLF -- Deadboy & Elephantmen, 10

KERRY IRISH PUB -- Josh Milligan, 5; Andy O'Driscoll, 9

KRAZY KORNER -- Jimmy Thibodeaux, 1; 4 Piece White Meat, 8

LOUNGE LIZARDS -- Jeff "Guitar" Nelson, 10

MAPLE LEAF BAR -- Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown

MARGARITAVILLE -- Wasboard Chaz Trio, 3; Mr. Manny, 6; Irving Bannister's All-Stars, 9

MERMAID LOUNGE -- Electric Turn to Me, Pot Pie, Chef Menteur, 10

MID CITY LANES ROCK 'N' BOWL -- Rosie Ledet, 10

MO'S CHALET -- Mad Hatters, 9

MULATE'S -- Jonno & Bo Ledet, 7

O'FLAHERTY'S IRISH CHANNEL PUB -- (Informer Pub) Katie Smith, 5; Murphy & Phillips, 9; (Concert Room) Danny O'Flaherty, 8

OLD OPERA HOUSE -- Bonoffs, 1; At Fault, 8

OLD POINT BAR -- River Blues Band, 9

PATOUT'S CAJUN BISTRO -- Benny Grunch, 3; Recycled Cajuns, 7:30

PLANTATION COFFEEHOUSE -- Lizard of Oz, 8

RITZ-CARLTON -- (French Quarter Bar) George French Trio, 7

SNUG HARBOR -- Peter Martin Quartet, 9 & 11

SPOTTED CAT -- Jeremy Lyons Delta Billy, 6:30; New Orleans Jazz Vipers, 10

STATE PALACE THEATER -- Iris May Tango, 10:30

STEAK KNIFE -- Julie Rubio, 8

STORYVILLE -- Tony Seville, 5:30; Rooster & the Chicken Hawks, 9

TIPITINA'S -- MVVP (Stanton Moore, Johnny Vidacovich, Rich Vogel, George Porter Jr.), Funkin Horns, 10:30

TREASURE CHEST CASINO -- Batiste Brothers Band, 9

TROPICAL ISLE BOURBON -- Debi & The Deacons, 9

TROPICAL ISLE TOULOUSE -- Brady Roberts, 6; Late As Usual, 10

WINDSOR COURT HOTEL -- (Le Salon) Patti Adams, 2:30; Ernest Turner, 6; Hot Club of New Orleans, 9; (Polo Lounge) Michael Pellera, 6:30

Saturday, September 13

ABBEY -- Captain Cook Jazz Band, 11

BANKS STREET BAR & GRILL -- Johnny J. Rockabilly Trio, 10

BLUE NILE -- Blue Universe Quartet, 7:30; Otra, 10:30

BOOMTOWN CASINO -- Stan Wayne's Heart & Soul, 9

CAFE BRASIL -- Sorcerer Jones, DJ Proppa Bear, 10:30

CAJUN CABIN -- Mitch Cormier & The Can't Hardly Playboys, 7:30

CARROLLTON STATION -- Tom's House, The Eddy Redd Band, 10

CHECK POINT CHARLIE -- LD50, Misled, Set Strangle, 9

CIRCLE BAR -- Tabby Thomas, 11

D.B.A. -- Stanton Moore & Bobby Previte, 8; Permagrin, 10

DELTA BLUES GRILL -- Spencer Livingston & the Little Sisters, 10

DIXIE TAVERNE -- Minus Infinity, The P.B. Army, Daisy

DONNA'S BAR & GRILL -- Big Chief Bo Dollis & the Wild Magnolias, 10:30

DOS JEFES UPTOWN CIGAR BAR -- Vic Shepard & the New Orleans Harmonica Band, 10

DRAGON'S DEN -- Jeremy Lyons & the Deltabilly Boys, 10:30

EL MATADOR -- Alianza Flamenca, 8; Sophisticats, Sophistakittens, 11

FAIRGRINDS COFFEE HOUSE -- Little Freddie King, 6

FUNKY BUTT -- Peter Martin, 10:30

FUNKY PIRATE -- EJ & the Electrifying Blues Band, 3:45; Big Al Carson, 9

HARRAH'S CASINO -- Harrah's All That Jazz Band w/ Topsy Chapman, 6; Harrah's All That Jazz Band w/ Mark Braud, 10

HOUSE OF BLUES -- the Topcats, Four Unplugged, Made in Japan, 9

HOWLIN' WOLF -- Merry Go Drown, Surface, Somsara, 10

KERRY IRISH PUB -- Denise Marie, 5; Andy O'Driscoll, 9

KRAZY KORNER -- Jimmy Thibodeaux, 1; Ms. Maggie, 8

LE BON TEMPS ROULE -- Idletime

LOUISIANA MUSIC FACTORY -- Jonno, 10

LOUNGE LIZARDS -- Frigg-A-Go-Go, Thunderpants, 10

MARGARITAVILLE -- Kenny Holladay, 3; Irving Bannister's All-Stars, 6; Joe Bennett, 9

MERMAID LOUNGE -- Lynn Drury, Mayfair, 10

MID CITY LANES ROCK 'N' BOWL -- the Boogiemen, 10

MO'S CHALET -- Heart & Soul, 9; Eddie Powers Band, 1 a.m.

MULATE'S -- La Touche, 7

O'FLAHERTY'S IRISH CHANNEL PUB (Informer Pub) Michael Blake, 5; Jeff Phillips, 9; (Concert Room) Ceilli, 8

OLD OPERA HOUSE -- Bonoffs, 1; In A Minute, 8

PATIO 79 -- Batiste Brothers Band, Trish Jones, DJ Ray

PATOUT'S CAJUN BISTRO -- Benny Grunch, 3; Recycled Cajuns, 7:30

RITZ-CARLTON -- (French Quarter Bar) George French Trio, 7

SNUG HARBOR -- Ellis Marsalis, 9 & 11

SOUTHSHORE TAVERN -- Slayton & Sons, 10:30

SPOTTED CAT -- Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, 6:30; Joe Caruso, 10

STEAK KNIFE -- A.J. Loria, 8

STORYVILLE -- Tony Seville, 5:30; Rooster & the Chicken Hawks, 9

TIPITINA'S -- Dirty Dozen Brass Band, ReBirth Brass Band, 10:30

TREASURE CHEST CASINO -- Fuerza Latina, 9

TROPICAL ISLE BOURBON -- Debi & The Deacons, 9

TROPICAL ISLE TOULOUSE -- Brady Roberts, 6; Late As Usual, 10

WINDSOR COURT HOTEL -- (Le Salon) Patti Adams, 2:30; Ernest Turner, 6; Kim Prevost & Bill Solley, 9; (Polo Lounge) Michael Pellera, 6:30

Sunday, September 14

ANDREW JAEGER'S RESTAURANT -- Eddie Zip, 7

BANKS STREET BAR & GRILL -- Fat Finger, 9

BLUE NILE -- Milonga Tango Band, 7:30; Johnny Angel & the Swingin' Demons, 10:30

CAJUN CABIN -- Allen Fontenot & the Country Cajuns, 7:30

CIRCLE BAR -- Carl LeBlanc, 11

COLUMNS HOTEL -- Gerry Math, 4

D.B.A. -- Chappy, 8; Smitty & Lee, 10; Fessters, 12 a.m.

DIXIE TAVERNE -- Unsound

DOCK -- Elliott Sloan, 6; The Dock Rockers, 7

DONNA'S BAR & GRILL -- Betty Shirley Quartet, 9:30

DOS JEFES UPTOWN CIGAR BAR -- Burke Ingraffia, 9

DRAGON'S DEN -- Eric Lucero & Electric People, 10:30

EL MATADOR -- Jazz Allstars, 8

FUNKY BUTT -- Big Sam's Funky Nation, 10:30

FUNKY PIRATE -- EJ & The Electrifying Blues Band, 8

HOUSE OF BLUES -- Peter Frampton, Joe Bonamassa, 9; (The Parish) Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, The Warlocks, 9

HOWLIN' WOLF -- Lil' Beaux Peep Show, 10

KATZ -- Kathouse Jam, 8

KERRY IRISH PUB -- Rites Of Passage, 9

KINGPIN -- David Doucet & Al Tharp, 9

KRAZY KORNER -- Jimmy Thibodeaux, 1; Ms. Maggie, 8

LOUNGE LIZARDS -- Miss Yvonne Williams & the Juke Joint Players, 10

MARGARITAVILLE -- Slick Wilson, 3; Irving Bannister's All-Stars, 6; Joe Bennett, 9

MO'S CHALET -- Eddie Powers Band, 8

MULATE'S -- Jonno & Bo Ledet, 7

O'FLAHERTY'S IRISH CHANNEL PUB -- (Informer Pub) Jeff Phillips, 8; (Concert Room) Danny O'Flaherty, 8

OLD OPERA HOUSE -- Bonoffs, 1; In A Minute, 8

PATOUT'S CAJUN BISTRO -- Benny Grunch, 3; Tee Gallo, 7:30

RITZ-CARLTON -- (French Quarter Bar) George French Trio, 7

SNUG HARBOR -- Bobby Previte, 9 & 11

SPOTTED CAT -- Jerry Jumonville, 6:30; Rob Block, 10

STORYVILLE -- Tony Seville, 5; Rooster & the Chicken Hawks, 7:30

TIPITINA'S -- Cajun fais do do w/ Bruce Daigrepont, 5

TREASURE CHEST CASINO -- A Jumpin Sumthin', 1; French Market Jazz, 6:30

TROPICAL ISLE BOURBON -- Debi & The Deacons, 9

TROPICAL ISLE TOULOUSE -- John Gros, 10

WINDSOR COURT HOTEL -- (Grill Room) Hot Club of New Orleans, 11; (Le Salon) Patti Adams, 2:30; (Polo Lounge) Mari Watanabe, 6:30

Monday, September 15

ABBEY -- Billy Ding & the Hot Wings, 11

ANDREW JAEGER'S RESTAURANT -- Eddie Zip, 7

CAJUN CABIN -- Bo Ledet & Jammin Jono, 7:30

CIRCLE BAR -- Eric Lindell, 11

COLUMNS HOTEL -- Gerry Math, 3

D.B.A. -- Rob Wagner Trio, 10

DONNA'S BAR & GRILL -- Bob French & Friends, 9:30

DOS JEFES UPTOWN CIGAR BAR -- Ken Swartz, 7; John Fohl, 9:30

EL MATADOR -- Tin Men, 10

FUNKY BUTT -- Soul-ed U Out, 10:30

FUNKY PIRATE -- Big Al Carson, 9

KERRY IRISH PUB -- David Cortello, 9

KRAZY KORNER -- Smoke City, 3; Ms. Maggie, 8

LOUNGE LIZARDS -- Slim Nelson, 10

MAPLE LEAF BAR -- Papa Grows Funk

MARGARITAVILLE -- Brint Anderson, 3; Reed Alleman, 6; Mike West, 9

MULATE'S -- La Touche, 7

O'FLAHERTY'S IRISH CHANNEL PUB -- (Informer Pub) Justin Murphy, 4:30; Beth Patterson, 8

OLD OPERA HOUSE -- Cajun Fever, 3; Rockin Dopsie Jr. , 8

PATOUT'S CAJUN BISTRO -- Tee Gallo, 7:30

RITZ-CARLTON -- (French Quarter Bar) George French Trio, 7

SNUG HARBOR -- Charmaine Neville, 9 & 11

SPOTTED CAT -- Freedom Gypsies, 6:30; New Orleans Jazz Vipers, 10

STORYVILLE -- Tony Seville, 5; Pat Mother Blues, 7:30

TROPICAL ISLE BOURBON -- Party Time Band, 9

TROPICAL ISLE TOULOUSE -- Brady Roberts, 10

WINDSOR COURT HOTEL -- (Le Salon) Rachel Van Voorhees, 2:30; Matt Lemler, 6:30; (Polo Lounge) Kirk Branch, 6:30

comedy

CARROLLTON STATION 8140 Willow St., 865-9190 -- Wed: Uptown Comedy Night, 9:30; Thu: Uptown Comedy Invasion

LUCY'S 701 Tchoupitoulas St., 523-SHOW -- Thu: Without Annette, unscripted comedy theater, 8

MARTINE'S 2347 Metairie Road, 338-4765 -- Wed: comedy open mic night, 8; Fri: Boomer Doell, Rude Boi, Aldo, Denise Michelle and Greg Holmes, 9; Sat: emcee Carrey B. with Boomer Doell, Jeremy White, Kevin Tucker and T Ray,8, and emcee Carrey B. with Nature Boy, Grace Fraga, Boomer Doell and T Ray, 10:30 TRUE BREW CAFE 200 Julia St. , 524-8441 -- Tue: Comedy District, open mic comedy with featured comedian; emcees T Ray and Aldo, 8

dance

735 NIGHTCLUB AND BAR 735 Bourbon St. , 581-6740 -- Wed: "Metropolis," electoclash and newer wave; Thu: Shim Sham presents "1984"; Fri:"Dress to Impress" hip hop; Sat: DJ Brien Watson and DJ EjWhite, house and popular remixes; Sun: Pussy Katz illusion show

ALEXANDER ROOM 3200 Ridgelake Drive, Metairie, 469-7363 -- Sat: Dance with Bobby Cure & the Summertime Blues, 9

AMPERSAND (&) 1100 Tulane Ave. , 587-3737 -- Wed: "Electric Relaxation" hip-hop and reggae; Thu: "Up Close and Personal" open poetry reading night; Fri: "Euforia" international dance, European, Latin, hip-hop; Sat: "Starf**ker" -- resident DJ Sean Carnahan; Sun: "Blackout Sunday" R&B night

ARGENTINE TANGO CLUB OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS 2621 David Drive, Metairie, 887-3095 -- Fri: open dance, beginner to expert levels welcome, 8

AUDUBON CLUB 1225 St. Charles Ave. , 566-1717 -- Wed: DJ/dance/karaoke

BEACH HOUSE 2401 N. Woodlawn, Metairie, 885-1407 -- Nightly all-ages karaoke; adults-only karaoke after 9

CANAL STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 4300 Canal St., 895-8873 -- Fri: Scottish country dancing, 7:30

DAIQUIRIS & CREAMS 1701 Lake Ave., Metairie, 835-3698 -- Thu: Karaoke by Danny; Sat: Karaoke by Danny

DELTA BLUES GRILL 524 S. Jefferson Davis Pkwy. , 822-0358 -- Sat: DJ Smitty, 9;

DRAGON'S DEN 738 Toulouse St. , 523-5530 -- Nightly popular dance music

THE DUNGEON BAR 738 Toulouse St. , 523-5530 -- Nightly popular dance music

GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH 3700 Canal St. , 486-1723 -- Thu: Crescent City International Dancers, European and Middle Eastern folk dancing, 8

HI-HO LOUNGE 2239 St. Claude Ave. , 947-9344 -- Tue: DJ Proppa Bear and the Bassbin Safari Crew, 10

HOUSE OF BLUES 225 Decatur St. , 52BLUE -- Thu: SOUL TO SOUL hip-hop dance party, 12 a.m.; Fri: RYTMO Latin dance party, 12 a.m.; Mon: SIN Night with DJ Dr. Souss

HOUSE OF TANGO 509 Octavia St. , 894-1718 -- Sat: "milonga" (tango dance party) and showcase, 10

KIMS 940 940 Elysian Fields Ave. , 944-4888 -- Thu: '80s night with DJ Mags, 10

LE CHAT NOIR 715 St. Charles Ave. , 581-6333 -- Tue: tango dancing, 7:30

LIONEL MILTON GALLERY 1818 Magazine St. , 522-6966 -- Fri: hip hop Soul Session with DJ Dave Soul, DJ Real, DJ Maxmillion or guest DJs, 5:30

LOFT 523 523 Gravier St. , 304-4555 -- Tue: Planet Tango dance tango night, complimentary lesson and general dancing to DJ TangoMan, 8; Sat: DJ, 11

LOUNGE LIZARDS 200 Decatur St. , 598-1500 -- Wed: Twisted Karaoke, live band, punk, rock, metal, 10

THE NEW ORLEANS CITY CLUB 1525 St. Charles Ave. -- Sat: Uptown Saturday Nights with DJ Sub Zero, 10

OZ 800 Bourbon St. , 593-9491 -- Nightly high-energy dance music; Thu, Fri, Sun afternoons: Drag queen bingo

PARADE 801 Bourbon St. , 529-2107 -- Nightly high-energy dance music

PARLAY'S 870 Harrison Ave. , 482-4700 -- Thu-Sun: high-energy dance music

SIDELINES BAR & GRILL 1229 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 831-4002 -- Fri: DJ Jerry Lewis, 9

STATIONHOUSE GRILLE 329 Decatur St. , 587-0079 -- Fri: "Scottish Night" by Paul

TWI-RO-PA 1544 Tchoupitoulas -- Thu: Leighties night, ladies' '80s night; Sat: Tumbao Latin night with live salsa from Vivas and Latin DJs, 10

UTOPIA 227 Bourbon St. , 523-3800 --Three for one happy hour every day till 8 p.m.; Sun-Wed: live music; Thu: homemade bikini contes.; Fri-Sat: contemporary dance music by DJ Gil and Tony Twillie