Hi Ho Lounge

06/23/11

Drinks are better than at Bubba Gumps where I work.

Contributor at Citysearch

Working at Bubba Gumps has stopped me from eating there. This place seems much more sincere.

Rob Twitty: "i need a neww job fa real cause this sh&t is ridiculous them faget ass manager be acting like bitches just cause idon't smile man suck a i have nothing to smile about besides the fact that i'm alive every need to back off before i end up cussin somebody out" June 10 at 8:37am

Rob Twitty: ”f- yall crackers!” May 11 at 7:23am

Rob Twitty: “who the f- do i look like some kid tap dance for nickels” May 9 at 1:54am

11/24/07

great bar - great music

by eginnola at Citysearch

really interesting bands - indie, bluegrass, burlesque - and great atmosphere. neighborhood's a bit on the sketchy side but nothing to worry about.

09/05/07

The NEW HI-HO Lounge ! What used to be HI-HO-HUM is now Exciting and NEW. CHECK IT OUT NOW

by mctrachiotmy at Citysearch

As a low ceiling and mauve paint with 0 ventalation can have lingering negative affects on the mind like a Lynch film, the HI-HO- when it was HI-HO-HUM DRUM did this exactly.

HOWEVER! This is no longer the case at the HI-HO Lounge. The HI-HO is not only under new management and owner ship it has undergone a complete physical tranformation. High toungue and groove ceilings, expanded stage, clean backstage areas, Fantastic new sound system, and reliable booking teams bringing international acts, are truely making the difference in the NEW HI-HO experience.

HI-HO Lounge still offers low, low, drink prices, w/a friendly neighborhood vibe and it's still just a hop-skip from the quarter. You have to see it to believe it. If you've never seen it, NOW IS THE TIME! But don't just take my word for it...Callem up, Pass on by, get your music booked today.

11/28/06

Flower bed for local indie-rock scene?

by hot2burn at Citysearch

The Hi-Ho Lounge is revamped, revitalized, and ready for action. The red-decour and high wooden ceilings make this divey joint feel like home while the vintage booths and the human-sized birdcage remind you that you have stepped into a truly unique place.

With a completely unpretentious environment, one can feel comfy, sitting back, cutting a rug and being themselves while any number of up and coming New Orleans local bands rock the small stage at the far end of the room. Recently, The City Life opened up for Fay Wray's CD release party, and the setting was perfect for a truly successful shindig. This could easily become a favorite venue for New Orleans indie-rock.

All these qualities, combined with the fact the owner's son is a member of one of New Orleans most promising indie rock bands Glasgow!, make the Hi-Ho Lounge a perfect branch for the local indie-rock scene to land on. As popularity of the bar grows, I predict that it will become a favorite hang out for musicians and fans of this young and vivacious music movement happening in the city. Every great scene needs a central location. New York Punk had CBGB....and it may be said in the future that New Orleans indie-rock had the Hi-Ho Lounge

• Pros: Always feels like the place to be, no matter who is there
• Cons: A little hard to find, but once you're there, you're there

10/27/02

great live music joint

by staceyt at Citysearch

This place has a great atmosphere (love the red lights and the cage!) and has reasonably-priced drinks. They've recently been having the band called the Ill Na Na which brings great energy to the place and gets everyone in a good, partying mood. If you can find it, I definitely recommend it!