I was in New Orleans this weekend for Jazz Fest (which was great by the way). I got to the Funky Pirate an hour early to get a good seat for Big Al and was able to catch the last set of Mark and the Pentones. WOW is all I can say! Next time I'll get there earlier to catch all of their sets. Mark is an incredible talent; not to be missed.
Followed by Big Al; what can I say?

My first experience of Blues and New Orleans night life was made perfect by Big Al Carson. The man is a legend. I stumbled into the funky pirate my first day at Mardi Gras to try the legendary hand grenade... but I found true love instead. Big Al Carson is almost a one man show. He is raunchy, silly, and sarcastic. He keeps the crowd involved ...

We just got home after spending a week in the French Quarter. I will tell you that the highlight of our trip was the Friday afternoon we spent in the Funky Pirate. First we listened to a few hours of Mark playing solo on his guitar and then we were told we were in for a treat----Big Al Carson. And they were SO right. Told that his show would ...

The Funky Pirate is the best of Bourbon Street. I was there 3 nights of the 4 I was in town and the only reason I missed a night was that they were closed. One of the best things about this place, besides "Big Al" was the mix of the crowd. It was college Students all the way to Grandparents.

Big Al was a joy to listen to. The bartender was always friendly and over the course of the month I spent working in the French Quarter in the aftermath of Katrina, the Funky Pirate was my place to escape to after a day of dealing with Katrina.

I have visited twice and had a great time. The music is really amazing.

This is one of the few bars that I plan on going back to in N.O. I stayed 8 nights in the French Quarter and 7 of them were spent hanging out at the Funky Pirate. If you don't go for the fun atmosphere and wonderful drinks, then go for Big Al Carson! He and the Music Masters are incredible and put on an amazing show every night. I have found my true love...a 500 lb. black man who sings in a hole in the wall. Don't miss this bar!!!

My sister in law from Lake Charles, known as "Tits" to Big Al intorduced me to the Funky Pirate back in 1995 when she and my brother (a Yankie) were still dating. We would go every year and enjoy the atmosphere; Big Al, Hand Grenades, Horny Gators, Trpoical Itch, etc. Big Al made a point to serenade my brother and/or I with Sweet Home ...

I try to make it to New Orleans at least once a year and one of the highlights of my trip is a visit(s) to the Funky Pirate. Hats off to Big Al and company. Also, those behind the bar, they treat you right! Hope to see you in Feb.