I imagine it's not as bad during the rest of the year, but if you go to Tip's when a bigger act is there, go early. Concert line 897-3943. Tip's Records 891-7994. Small, dark and dripping with atmosphere, this bar is a great place just to hang out, and every night features the best in Louisiana music. The Iguanas play every Sunday when they're in town.
Shows change nightly.
Concert line 861-8200. Perhaps the only bowling alley that regularly books bands, plus serves great food like alligator po-boys. Local acts, blues, roots music and zydeco predominate. Karaoke night on Tuesdays. If you bowl, you have more room to dance than on the dance floor.