600 South Lewis Street # A
New Iberia, LA 70560
Iberia County
Phone: (337) 369-7898
Fax: unknownWebsite: no website on fileEmail: no email on fileHours: unknown
by Wes M. on Chalk this one up as another of the top-tier SF music venues. Historic, restored building with red lighting and fixtures that redefine the word "ornate". But authentically 1907 or not, I find the GAMH decor a bit much, which is why it still doesn't top Bimbo's or Cafe Du Nord in my book. And am I the only one who thinks that the straight-outta-Reno sign outside is awfully hard to tell apart from all those strip clubs on the block? One thing worth noting is the dinner-and-a-show option, meaning you can actually be guaranteed a place to sit down during the show (though the view may be partially obscured) which in turn makes the place Parent Friendly. At least if they don't mind setting foot in the Tenderloin. And they've heard of whomever's playing (Eisley, probably not, but there's always the Dark Star Orchestra...)
by Art Karpe on What do you do when you're about to turn 30? Ask your friend who knows the city better than you to help you find a cool place to accomodate all types of friends for a kick ass birthday party. Et voila! Shine!! I had never been there and the reviews we had heard were mixed, but I had an amazing 30th birthday there (sans the vomiting outside the club, but that's ANOTHER story). While it was my friend who planned everything, from what I can gather they seemed very accomodating, we had our own lounge area with our own mini-bar. The bartenders were great and the crowd was very cool (well, a lot of them were my friends but you get the picture...) The atmosphere is inviting and friendly, not overly-pompous as so many places in the city can be! Beware the photo booth in back...pictures may be taken that you will regret....and posted on the internet! (Not that I speak from experience...ahem) I've been back twice since then and it hasn't disappointed! FYI - Music changes dramatically from night to night so make sure to check the schedule...
