<p>I haven't been to cc in a while. I've come back with a question for my younger child. He is an aspiring jazz musician (trumpet player) and a rising senior and we will be doing some college tours in the fall. I'd like to take him to some jazz clubs when we are in New Orleans.</p>
<p>Several of the clubs I've researched are 18+ or 21+. I really want him to be able to see some performances while we are in town, this will likely be the only visit before deciding on a school as we are from California. </p>
<p>What are the options that we could consider to get him into the clubs? It is really against my nature, but I have thought that possibly a fake id is something we could look into. I would not let him keep it after the trip. But it would send a message and who knows what would happen if he went here in for school. He has a late birthday and won't be 18 until December. Some of my friends think he could pass for 21. I haven't mentioned this to him as a thought.</p>
<p>Might some clubs cut him some slack if he is with his mother?</p>
<p>Bars will not cut any slack. However there are some non-bar venues that have live music. </p>
<p>Preservation Hall is a great option for jazz. Rock N Bowl is all ages and has various types of live music (Kermit Ruffins plays there regularly). Really fun place. There are restaurants that have live music. </p>
<p>When you have dates for your trip you can check online calendars to find some options. WWOZ will have lots of good info on live shows. </p>
<p>I was just going to suggest Preservation Hall and Rock n Bowl. We’ve also taken our kids to Tipitina’s and I think Snug Harbor lets kids in as well. There are other restaurants that often have live music. When my D was underage, we snuck her into a couple clubs (including Pat O’Briens), but it’s was kind of hit or miss on whether or not we got stopped at the door.</p>
<p>I was thinking maybe Snug Harbor but I wasn’t sure. Knew that one of the big ones on Frenchmen allowed kids. If we both think it’s Snug Harbor that must be it. </p>
<p>You can also run across some really good street musicians. </p>
<p>Yes to Snug Harbor and many other venues on Frenchman Street (where the best jazz is). Our S is now a jazz studies major at Tulane. When we visited during his senior year, we just wandered from club to club with him. Maybe it’s because he was with us, but only one or two places wanted ID. Many had no or just a small cover charge. Snug Harbor is more expensive, and for some popular musicians you may need to buy tickets in advance to avoid disappointment. No worries, though, because great music is everywhere. We drank lots of club soda, and heard wonderful music. He walked around all evening with a big smile on his face, and announced Tulane was his first choice. Now, as a music student and aspiring musician, he actually gets to play at some of the venues and with some of the musicians who so impressed him two years ago. He even got to play at jazzfest.</p>
<p>@javacc DO NOT get him a fake ID. He can be arrested. We’ve been taking my son to NOLA clubs since he was 8. As long as the club doesn’t have video poker it’s not usually an issue. Check out Palm Court, Preservation Hall, Snug Harbor, Hermes Bar, Bombay Club, Howlin’ Wolf, Irvin Mayfields, Blue Nile, Balcony Music Club, d.b.z, Chickie Wah Wah, Davenport Lounge, Maison Bourbon, Little Gem Saloon, The Spotted Cat. </p>
<p>Louisiana has some weird laws. If you are under 21 but with your parent or legal guardian you can drink as long as they purchase it. </p>
<p>My son does not drink but at both Bombay Club and Hermes the bartenders offered to serve him. </p>
<p>My S is playing at the Balcony Music Club tonight! We are going to visit in a couple of weeks and hope to get to several of the places you mentioned. We LOVE The Spotted Cat! Gotta love NOLA in July. Bringing our umbrellas.</p>
<p>Is he a high school journalist? If so, he could contact clubs/bands and see if they’d permit him on site for interviews, etc. Or arrange to attend practice? Maybe this could be a start of a music blogging career — necessity being the mother of invention, and all. </p>