We arrived in New Orleans Saturday afternoon. After getting situated into the Banana Courtyard, a group of students went out to explore the city. It did not take long until we heard that various types of music that represents the city’s various cultures: jazz, bluegrass, folk music, and rock n’ roll. We listened to solo and group performances on almost every street. It was normal to see and hear tap dancers clinking away around the musicians. Although there were musicians playing all throughout the day, it seems like more come out as the sun went down. Many musicians sat on the doorsteps of shops that had already closed for the night. Not all of the music sounded good. After walking along the streets, a few students went to the Balcony Music Club to listen to a live band. We thought it was going to be a bluegrass night, but instead it was jazz. The atmosphere in the venue was electric. The entire audience was reacting to the music, unable to stay still. There was definitely a connection between the people and the music. As the night grew older, the music club became pretty packed, and we ended up leaving before it got too late.