Jimmy Durante poses for a picture of some of his young fans when he performed at the Blue Room during the 1950's. Photo courtesy of John Menszer

Actress Dorothy Lamour, born in New Orleans, appeared on stage at the Beverly Dinner Playhouse. (Shown with acress Cary Alden). Photo - John Barrios

Linda Brigette, known as the "Cupid Doll," was one of the most popular exotic dancers on Bourbon Street during the 1960's.

Kalantan, known as "The Heavenly Body," was a popular Bourbon Street exotic dancer in the late 1950's.

New Orleans rhythm and blues artist Clarence "Frogman" Henry was a fixture on Bourbon Street for over 20 years.

The crowd at the Warehouse, a popular venue for national and local acts, was originally a cotton warehouse on Tchoupitoulas Street. Photo-Sidney Smith

Gregg Allman and the Allman Brothers Band appeared at the Warehouse on a regular basis. Photo - Sidney Smith

Johnny Winter headlined at the Warehouse during it's heyday. Photo - Sidney Smith

"Nightlife That Was" host & producer Peggy Scott Laborde interviews former President Clinton. Photo - Burt Steel

The Warehouse served as a natural venue for Dr. John's "Night Tripper". Photo - Sidney Smith