The Funky Pirate New Orleans

I visited New Orleans for the first time this past October while attending a conference. Despite it being a business trip, I managed to sneak in some sightseeing here and there. To put it simply, NOLA is teeming with amazing food, unique sights, incredibly talented musicians, and the unmistakable touch of Southern hospitality. And as this entry's …

... . It's now 5 O'clock or so. Rush hour. Not the time to leave. I'm walking up/down Bourbon Street when I hear some blues. The Funky Pirate Blues Bar has a guy playing. The place is empty. I go in anyway, grab a beer (I get only 1 this time) and listen to ...

... were a few other bars that stopped in and had a drink at also, but nothing too noteworthy.....except for 'big' Al Carson at the Funky Pirate....that man is about 700 lbs but man can he sing! His songs were like funny paradies of other songs, and it was ...

... and freshened up before we hit Bourbon street. So so seedy; but so amazing! The first place we went into was called 'The Funky Pirate'. There was a blues band playing. They were really good! He called over Michelle on stage, namely to get her to collect ...