Hear Dat New Orleans: A Guide to the Rich Musical Heritage & Lively Current Scene

by Michael Murphy

By the author of Eat Dat and Fear Dat , a charmingly irreverent guide to the thriving, world-famous music scene in New Orleans One of the first questions visitors to New Orleans often ask is, “Where can I go to hear music?” A better question might be, “Where can I go and not hear music?” Music is everywhere in this city, but to experience the best of it, you need the right guide. In Hear Dat New Orleans , local expert Michael Murphy brings his signature offbeat sensibility to the Big Easy's largest tourist draw. With in-depth recommendations for the greatest venues, the best musicians, and the must-see festivals, Hear Dat New Orleans is an indispensable companion for anyone who wants to really experience the sounds of New Orleans?live and uncensored. 50 color photographs

208 pages, Paperback

First published April 18, 2016

About the author

Michael Murphy, a book publishing professional, has been a vice president at Random House, publisher of William Morrow, and founder of the literary agency Max & Co. By day two of his first visit to New Orleans in 1983, he knew he was home. He finally moved to New Orleans in 2009, and will never leave. Murphy is the author of Eat Dat, Hear Dat, Fear Dat, and All Dat, among others.

Reviews

[Andy Chrestman · Rating 3 out of 5]

As a native New Orleanian, I have a xenophobic cynicism that sets in anytime some new asshole moves here like five years ago and fancies himself an expert on the city such that they feel like they are well suited to write a guidebook. I get annoyed every time and probably more annoyed that this is my immediate reaction. But when I move past that initial reaction, I realize that these folks are just highlighting the things that make this city truly unique. And sometimes someone that has relocated here is the exact perspective it needs to do just that. This was a pretty good initial overview of the NOLA music scene if a little outdated with local legends like Dr John and Walter Wolfman Washington having passed on since its publication. I also learned today that the author himself
is now gone. Rest in peace, Michael Murphy, and thanks for reminding me one of the reasons why I love my city at a time when I have been particularly down on it.