Kermit's Tremé Mother-in-Law Lounge

Ernie K-Doe opened the Mother-in-Law Lounge in 1994 and filled the building with murals, memorabilia, and references to his music. After the club sat quiet for several years following Hurricane Katrina, trumpeter Kermit Ruffins reopened it in 2014 under its current name.The exterior at North Claiborne Avenue and Columbus Street works as a visible record of both eras. Inside, the lounge continues as a neighborhood bar and live-music room. Its official hours still use open-ended closing times, and performances change, so the current calendar and same-day access information are essential. More

Ernie K-Doe opened the Mother-in-Law Lounge in 1994 and filled the building with murals, memorabilia, and references to his music. After the club sat quiet for several years following Hurricane Katrina, trumpeter Kermit Ruffins reopened it in 2014 under its current name.The exterior at North Claiborne Avenue and Columbus Street works as a visible record of both eras. Inside, the lounge continues as a neighborhood bar and live-music room. Its official hours still use open-ended closing times, and performances change, so the current calendar and same-day access information are essential. More