The Blue Nile occupies the former Dream Palace space on Frenchmen Street — in an earlier incarnation, the Dream Palace was the first bar on the block to feature live bands. The club's two floors of live music space, including an upstairs room with a balcony overlooking Frenchmen Street, give it a distinct role in the strip's ecosystem.
The club has always had a strong connection to the city's funk and hip-hop scenes, booking acts that reflect the full diversity of contemporary New Orleans music rather than focusing exclusively on jazz and traditional styles. That openness has made it a gathering point for younger audiences and for musicians working in less traditionally represented genres.
