“We Partyin’!”

Kermit Ruffins needs only two words to hype a New Orleans barroom for one of his weekly shows, and this, his personal slogan, sums up what this Big Easy ambassador is all about. From playing himself in the HBO Series Treme, to barbecuing outside his bar, Kermit’s Treme Mother-inLaw Lounge, to sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the trumpeter/vocalist keeps himself busy when he isn’t on stage doing what he does best—entertaining and sharing his love of life with the world. He personifies the laid-back vibe of New Orleans.

Advance tickets $20

Reserved Seating $35 

*Please note that reserved seating is family-style. You may purchase all tickets at your table for a more intimate experience.

VIP Area $400, Available as upgrade to your General Admission ticket.

Our VIP area includes booth seating for 6 and up to 8 with additional chairs. Direct access to Bar and beverage services. Includes one Bottle plus mixers. Equivalent beverage option can be arranged. Bottled water and sodas are complimentary. VIP Bottle Service Menu can be found here. To better serve you and your party please email bottle & mixer preferences prior to arrival to: info@bluenilelive.com

Ability to rope off for additional privacy for your party. 

"The Nook" Area $140

"The Nook" features booth seating accommodating up to four guests.  Full area reservation is required.

Blue Nile Balcony Room Turn Up Balcony Party presents DJ FTK

Doors 9:45PM.

DRINK SPECIAL: TWO FOR ONE HALF-PRICED LEMON DROP & GREEN TEA SHOTS available until 11PM.

Ages 21+. FREE ADMISSION with Valid I.D.

Blue Nile presents Afrobeat NOLA with DJ Ojay & Kodjo the Mojo

AGES 21+. FREE ADMISSION WITH VALID I.D. & DRINK PURCHASES.

Blue Nile Balcony Room presents The Next Level Band

BADDEST BAND in NOLA!

Ages 21+. FREE ADMISSION with Valid I.D.  & DRINK PURCHASES

New Orleans Funk/Hip-Hop Stage Brass Band

AGES 21+ FREE ADMISSION WITH VALID I.D. & DRINK PURCHASES.

2026 GRAMMY NOMINEES! New Breed Brass Band is the new sound of New Orleans, and its members have learned from the city's best including Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews and James “12” Andrews. New Breed takes the NOLA second-line brass band tradition to all-new places.

DOORS 8:30PM.

AGES 21+ FREE ADMISSION WITH VALID I.D.   & DRINK PURCHASES

Blue Nile Balcony Room presents Reggae Night with DJ T-Roy
Reggae • Dancehall • Afrobeat • Soca

AGES 21+ FREE ADMISSION WITH VALID I.D. & DRINK PURCHASES

“We Partyin’!”

Kermit Ruffins needs only two words to hype a New Orleans barroom for one of his weekly shows, and this, his personal slogan, sums up what this Big Easy ambassador is all about. From playing himself in the HBO Series Treme, to barbecuing outside his bar, Kermit’s Treme Mother-inLaw Lounge, to sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the trumpeter/vocalist keeps himself busy when he isn’t on stage doing what he does best—entertaining and sharing his love of life with the world. He personifies the laid-back vibe of New Orleans.

Advance tickets $20

Reserved Seating $35 

*Please note that reserved seating is family-style. You may purchase all tickets at your table for a more intimate experience.

VIP Area $400, Available as upgrade to your General Admission ticket.

Our VIP area includes booth seating for 6 and up to 8 with additional chairs. Direct access to Bar and beverage services. Includes one Bottle plus mixers. Equivalent beverage option can be arranged. Bottled water and sodas are complimentary. VIP Bottle Service Menu can be found here. To better serve you and your party please email bottle & mixer preferences prior to arrival to: info@bluenilelive.com

Ability to rope off for additional privacy for your party. 

"The Nook" Area $140

"The Nook" features booth seating accommodating up to four guests.  Full area reservation is required.

Blue Nile Balcony Room Turn Up Balcony Party presents DJ WestBankRed

Doors 9:45PM.

DRINK SPECIAL: TWO FOR ONE HALF-PRICED LEMON DROP & GREEN TEA SHOTS available until 11PM.

Ages 21+. FREE ADMISSION with Valid I.D.

Blue Nile presents Afrobeat NOLA with DJ Ojay & Kodjo the Mojo

AGES 21+. FREE ADMISSION WITH VALID I.D. & DRINK PURCHASES.

New Orleans Funk/Hip-Hop Stage Brass Band

AGES 21+ FREE ADMISSION WITH VALID I.D. & DRINK PURCHASES.

Blue Nile Balcony Room presents Reggae Night with DJ T-Roy
Reggae • Dancehall • Afrobeat • Soca

AGES 21+ FREE ADMISSION WITH VALID I.D. & DRINK PURCHASES

“We Partyin’!”

Kermit Ruffins needs only two words to hype a New Orleans barroom for one of his weekly shows, and this, his personal slogan, sums up what this Big Easy ambassador is all about. From playing himself in the HBO Series Treme, to barbecuing outside his bar, Kermit’s Treme Mother-inLaw Lounge, to sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the trumpeter/vocalist keeps himself busy when he isn’t on stage doing what he does best—entertaining and sharing his love of life with the world. He personifies the laid-back vibe of New Orleans.

Advance tickets $20

Reserved Seating $35 

*Please note that reserved seating is family-style. You may purchase all tickets at your table for a more intimate experience.

VIP Area $400, Available as upgrade to your General Admission ticket.

Our VIP area includes booth seating for 6 and up to 8 with additional chairs. Direct access to Bar and beverage services. Includes one Bottle plus mixers. Equivalent beverage option can be arranged. Bottled water and sodas are complimentary. VIP Bottle Service Menu can be found here. To better serve you and your party please email bottle & mixer preferences prior to arrival to: info@bluenilelive.com

Ability to rope off for additional privacy for your party. 

"The Nook" Area $140

"The Nook" features booth seating accommodating up to four guests.  Full area reservation is required.

Blue Nile Balcony Room Turn Up Balcony Party presents Mikey Offline

Doors 9:45PM.

DRINK SPECIAL: TWO FOR ONE HALF-PRICED LEMON DROP & GREEN TEA SHOTS available until 11PM.

Ages 21+. FREE ADMISSION with Valid I.D.

Blue Nile presents Afrobeat NOLA with DJ Ojay & Kodjo the Mojo

AGES 21+. FREE ADMISSION WITH VALID I.D. & DRINK PURCHASES.

Blue Nile Balcony Room presents Reggae Night with DJ T-Roy
Reggae • Dancehall • Afrobeat • Soca

AGES 21+ FREE ADMISSION WITH VALID I.D. & DRINK PURCHASES

Blue Nile Balcony Room Turn Up Balcony Party presents DJ Jess

Doors 9:45PM.

DRINK SPECIAL: TWO FOR ONE HALF-PRICED LEMON DROP & GREEN TEA SHOTS available until 11PM.

Ages 21+. FREE ADMISSION with Valid I.D.

Blue Nile Balcony Room presents Afrobeat NOLA with DJ Ojay & Kodjo the Mojo

AGES 21+. FREE ADMISSION WITH VALID I.D. & DRINK PURCHASES.

Blue Nile presents: The Soul Rebels.

DOORS 10PM

The Soul Rebels started with an idea – to expand upon the pop music they loved on the radio and the New Orleans brass tradition they grew up on. They took that tradition and blended funk and soul with elements of hip hop, jazz and rock all within a brass band context. The band has built a career around an eclectic live show that harnesses the power of horns and drums in a deep pocket funk party-like atmosphere. The Soul Rebels continue to chart new territory as they feature in major films, tour globally, and combine topnotch musicianship with songs that celebrate dancing, life, funk and soul.

All sales are final and refunds are only allowed in limited circumstances such as canceled events. If your event is canceled, postponed, rescheduled, or moved, we will attempt to contact you to update you on the status of the event, and inform you of any refund, credit, or exchange procedures.

All shows are for ages 21 and up. Valid ID required upon entry.

Advance tickets $20

Reserved Seating $35 

*Please note that reserved seating is family-style. You may purchase all tickets at your table for a more intimate experience.

VIP Area $400, Available as upgrade to your General Admission ticket.

The "Nook" Area $140

"The Nook" features booth seating accommodating up to four guests.  Full area reservation is required.

Blue Nile Balcony Room presents Reggae Night with DJ T-Roy
Reggae • Dancehall • Afrobeat • Soca

AGES 21+ FREE ADMISSION WITH VALID I.D. & DRINK PURCHASES

“We Partyin’!”

Kermit Ruffins needs only two words to hype a New Orleans barroom for one of his weekly shows, and this, his personal slogan, sums up what this Big Easy ambassador is all about. From playing himself in the HBO Series Treme, to barbecuing outside his bar, Kermit’s Treme Mother-inLaw Lounge, to sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the trumpeter/vocalist keeps himself busy when he isn’t on stage doing what he does best—entertaining and sharing his love of life with the world. He personifies the laid-back vibe of New Orleans.

Advance tickets $20

Reserved Seating $35 

*Please note that reserved seating is family-style. You may purchase all tickets at your table for a more intimate experience.

VIP Area $400, Available as upgrade to your General Admission ticket.

Our VIP area includes booth seating for 6 and up to 8 with additional chairs. Direct access to Bar and beverage services. Includes one Bottle plus mixers. Equivalent beverage option can be arranged. Bottled water and sodas are complimentary. VIP Bottle Service Menu can be found here. To better serve you and your party please email bottle & mixer preferences prior to arrival to: info@bluenilelive.com

Ability to rope off for additional privacy for your party. 

"The Nook" Area $140

"The Nook" features booth seating accommodating up to four guests.  Full area reservation is required.

Blue Nile Balcony Room Turn Up Balcony Party presents Chore Boys

Doors 9:45PM.

DRINK SPECIAL: TWO FOR ONE HALF-PRICED LEMON DROP & GREEN TEA SHOTS available until 11PM.

Ages 21+. FREE ADMISSION with Valid I.D.

Blue Nile presents Afrobeat NOLA with DJ Ojay & Kodjo the Mojo

AGES 21+. FREE ADMISSION WITH VALID I.D. & DRINK PURCHASES.

19th Annual Backbeat JazzFest Series presents Eddie Roberts Birthday Bash
Featuring: Eddie Roberts, Stanton Moore, Robert Walter, Nick Etwell, Jason Mingledorff, Shelby Kemp & Many More

Thursday April 23 
Doors 10:00PM / Show 11:00PM
Advance Tickets $30 + Processing Fees & Applicable Taxes at Checkout.
Day of show $35 + Processing Fees & Applicable Taxes at Checkout.

All sales are final and refunds are only allowed in limited circumstances such as canceled events. If your event is canceled, postponed, rescheduled, or moved, we will attempt to contact you to update you on the status of the event, and inform you of any refund, credit, or exchange procedures.

All shows are for ages 21 and up. Valid ID required upon entry.

Blue Nile Balcony Room presents Reggae Night with DJ T-Roy
Reggae • Dancehall • Afrobeat • Soca

AGES 21+ FREE ADMISSION WITH VALID I.D. & DRINK PURCHASES

19th Annual Backbeat JazzFest Series presents DTF: Deitch, Teitel, Fribush

LATE SHOW Friday April 24
DOORS 12:30AM / SHOW 1:00AM
(This is a LATE SHOW Friday April 24. Technically this show starts early morning April 25.)

Advance Tickets $20 + Processing Fees & Applicable Taxes at Checkout.
Day of show $25 + Processing Fees & Applicable Taxes at Checkout.

Rising star organist Sam Fribush and guitarist Ari Teitel (The Rumble/Dumpstaphunk) have joined forces with Lettuce drummer Adam Deitch to craft a groundbreaking organ trio album that merges vintage funky soul-jazz with modern hip-hop production. Their highly anticipated debut LP, recorded straight to a vintage Tascam tape machine at Colorado Sound Studios, was released in May 2025, offering a fresh take on the classic organ trio format.

The project grew from a deep-rooted musical connection between Greensboro native Fribush and Detroit-born Teitel, who first met while performing at a church in Uptown New Orleans. Fribush, a New England Conservatory graduate, has built a reputation for his soulful organ work and collaborations with artists like Charlie Hunter and Hiss Golden Messenger. His ability to seamlessly blend traditional jazz with modern grooves has made him a sought-after musician in the contemporary jazz scene.

All sales are final and refunds are only allowed in limited circumstances such as canceled events. If your event is canceled, postponed, rescheduled, or moved, we will attempt to contact you to update you on the status of the event, and inform you of any refund, credit, or exchange procedures.

All shows are for ages 21 and up. Valid ID required upon entry.

Blue Nile Balcony Room presents Afrobeat NOLA with DJ Ojay & Kodjo the Mojo

AGES 21+. FREE ADMISSION WITH VALID I.D. & DRINK PURCHASES.

19th Annual Backbeat JazzFest Series presents Once A Dozen
Featuring Past & Current Members of the Grammy Award Winning Dirty Dozen Brass Band: Roger Lewis, Julius McKee, Big Sam, Jake Eckert, Andrew Baham, Orlando Gilbert, Julian Addison

Sunday April 26
Doors 10:00PM / Show 11:00PM
Advance Tickets $20 + Processing Fees & Applicable Taxes at Checkout.
Day of show $25 + Processing Fees & Applicable Taxes at Checkout.

All sales are final and refunds are only allowed in limited circumstances such as canceled events. If your event is canceled, postponed, rescheduled, or moved, we will attempt to contact you to update you on the status of the event, and inform you of any refund, credit, or exchange procedures.

All shows are for ages 21 and up. Valid ID required upon entry.

19th Annual Backbeat JazzFest Series presents Wil Blades, Herlin Riley, Will Bernard and Donald Harrison Play the Music of Dr. Lonnie Smith

Tuesday April 28
Doors 9:00PM / Show 10:00PM
Advance Tickets $25 + Processing Fees & Applicable Taxes at Checkout.

Jazz organ authority, the legendary Dr. Lonnie Smith has called Wil Blades “the future,” anointing him the heir apparent to “carry on the legend [and] the legacy of the B-3 organ.”

All sales are final and refunds are only allowed in limited circumstances such as canceled events. If your event is canceled, postponed, rescheduled, or moved, we will attempt to contact you to update you on the status of the event, and inform you of any refund, credit, or exchange procedures.

All shows are for ages 21 and up. Valid ID required upon entry.

Blue Nile Balcony Room presents Reggae Night with DJ T-Roy
Reggae • Dancehall • Afrobeat • Soca

AGES 21+ FREE ADMISSION WITH VALID I.D. & DRINK PURCHASES

19th Annual Backbeat JazzFest Series presents Kermit Ruffins & the BBQ Swingers

Friday MAY 1
Doors 9:30PM / Show 10:30PM
Advance Tickets $30 + Processing Fees & Applicable Taxes at Checkout.
Day of show $35 + Processing Fees & Applicable Taxes at Checkout.

“We Partyin’!”

Kermit Ruffins needs only two words to hype a New Orleans barroom for one of his weekly shows, and this, his personal slogan, sums up what this Big Easy ambassador is all about. From playing himself in the HBO Series Treme, to barbecuing outside his bar, Kermit’s Treme Mother-inLaw Lounge, to sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the trumpeter/vocalist keeps himself busy when he isn’t on stage doing what he does best—entertaining and sharing his love of life with the world. He personifies the laid-back vibe of New Orleans.

All sales are final and refunds are only allowed in limited circumstances such as canceled events. If your event is canceled, postponed, rescheduled, or moved, we will attempt to contact you to update you on the status of the event, and inform you of any refund, credit, or exchange procedures.

All shows are for ages 21 and up. Valid ID required upon entry.

19th Annual Backbeat JazzFest Series presents lespecial: Tentacle Difficulties Tour with special guest Mike Dillon

LATE SHOW Friday May 1
Doors 12:30AM / Show 1:00AM
(This is a LATE SHOW Friday May 1. Technically this show starts early morning May 2.)

Advance Tickets $25 + Processing Fees & Applicable Taxes at Checkout.
Day of show $30 + Processing Fees & Applicable Taxes at Checkout.

lespecial is redefining the term “power trio”. The multi-instrumentalists from Connecticut continue to push the boundaries of what a three-piece band is capable of both live and in the studio ahead of their latest album, “Odd Times”. The band’s signature blend of “heavy future groove” combines headbanging metal riffage and surgical rhythmic precision with bone shaking 808s, sub synths and ethereal vocal stylings for a dance floor that welcomes moshing, dancing and hip swaying alike. Listeners are taken on a journey to the musical netherworld through esoteric soundscapes punctuated by raw, primal power.

Odd Times, lespecial’s darkest and heaviest record to date, is an enigmatic and compelling musical project that explores the ever-changing nature of time amidst isolation. With heavy riffs, tribal drumming, and hints of levity, it's a captivating journey crafted in collaboration with Havok's David Sanchez. An intriguing blend of old-school metal and modern djent-inspired riffage awaits in this haunting sonic experience.

All sales are final and refunds are only allowed in limited circumstances such as canceled events. If your event is canceled, postponed, rescheduled, or moved, we will attempt to contact you to update you on the status of the event, and inform you of any refund, credit, or exchange procedures.

All shows are for ages 21 and up. Valid ID required upon entry.

19th Annual Backbeat JazzFest Series presents Big Sam's Funky Nation

Saturday May 2
Doors 9:30PM / Show 10:30PM
Advance Tickets $25 + Processing Fees & Applicable Taxes at Checkout.
Day of show $30 + Processing Fees & Applicable Taxes at Checkout.

"We’re all going to have a good time. That’s what funk is all about." -Big Sam

All sales are final and refunds are only allowed in limited circumstances such as canceled events. If your event is canceled, postponed, rescheduled, or moved, we will attempt to contact you to update you on the status of the event, and inform you of any refund, credit, or exchange procedures.

All shows are for ages 21 and up. Valid ID required upon entry.

19th Annual Backbeat JazzFest Series presents MonoNeon

LATE SHOW Saturday May 2
Doors 12:30AM / Show 1:00AM
(This is a LATE SHOW Saturday May 2. Technically this show starts early morning May 3.)

Advance Tickets $30 + Processing Fees & Applicable Taxes at Checkout.
Day of show $35 + Processing Fees & Applicable Taxes at Checkout.

MonoNeon, is an American bassist and experimental musician from Memphis, Tennessee. He is known for his presence onYouTube playing bass guitar and being one of the last people to work with Prince. Thomas is a Grammy Award winning artist, for his participation on the 2020 Nas album King’s Disease. Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers has referred to Mono as “The greatest fucking electric bass player”. On November 1, 2022, Fender released the MonoNeon Collection, which included the MonoNeon Jazz Bass V Signature.

All sales are final and refunds are only allowed in limited circumstances such as canceled events. If your event is canceled, postponed, rescheduled, or moved, we will attempt to contact you to update you on the status of the event, and inform you of any refund, credit, or exchange procedures.

All shows are for ages 21 and up. Valid ID required upon entry.

19th Annual Backbeat JazzFest Series presents The Nth Power
Never Alone Album Release Party

Monday May 4
Doors 10:00PM / Show 11:00PM
Advance Tickets $20 + Processing Fees & Applicable Taxes at Checkout.
Day of show $25 + Processing Fees & Applicable Taxes at Checkout.

The Nth Power believes in the healing power of music. This all-pro alignment of sharp and seasoned musical vets delivers a transcendent blend of soul, funk, rock and rhythm and blues with multi-part vocal harmonies and songs that inspire audiences to dance, groove, make love or just stand there with goose bumps.

The band's electric live performances have been flooring audiences ever since the group formed in New Orleans during an impromptu jam during Jazzfest nearly a decade ago. After an EP, studio album and two live albums, the band returned in 2021 in support of their second full-length studio release, Reverence, which was featured on the first-round nominations ballot for the 2022 Grammy Awards.

The Nth Power hails from diverse musical backgrounds, races and creeds, but the universal language of love and its power to change lives is the thread that binds them. The trio features drummer Nikki Glaspie, whose credentials include Beyonce, Maceo Parker, Dumpstaphunk and countless more; guitarist and lead vocalist Nick Cassarino, known best for his previous work with Jennifer Hartswick and Big Daddy Kane; and bassist Nate Edgar of reggae giant John Brown's Body.

All sales are final and refunds are only allowed in limited circumstances such as canceled events. If your event is canceled, postponed, rescheduled, or moved, we will attempt to contact you to update you on the status of the event, and inform you of any refund, credit, or exchange procedures.

All shows are for ages 21 and up. Valid ID required upon entry.

Blue Nile Balcony Room Turn Up Balcony Party presents DJ Jess

Doors 9:45PM.

DRINK SPECIAL: TWO FOR ONE HALF-PRICED LEMON DROP & GREEN TEA SHOTS available until 11PM.

Ages 21+. FREE ADMISSION with Valid I.D.