Hello and welcome to the official web site of the Louisiana Music Factory. The complete service store for New Orleans and Louisiana Music. From traditional to contemporary jazz, gospel, blues, rhythm and blues, Cajun, zydeco, and more; the Louisiana Music Factory specializes in the music of New Orleans and Louisiana. From Louis Armstrong to Zydeco the store boasts the largest selection of traditional and historical jazz recordings.

   The retail store actually stocks a much wider variety of blues, jazz, international, and gospel music than is listed on this site. E-mail inquiries are welcome as we can fill special orders for merchandise that is currently in print. In addition the retail store carries a large selection of new and out-of-print vinyl LP's, 45's, and 78's.

   We are happy to make suggestions to you or give additional information of the recordings listed in this catalogue by phone, mail, fax, or e-mail. If you are an artist with a recording or know of other recordings by Louisiana artists not listed here please contact us with that information. 

   New releases of compact discs are available on their date of release. Merchandise listed in our catalogue is kept in stock. Delivery of goods can generally be made in one week. Please read the ordering and shipping information prior to making your first order.

   The Louisiana Music Factory opened its doors at 225 N. Peters Street in March 1992 with a live in-store performance by Jazzman Danny Barker and Rhythm and Blues great Tommy Ridgley. In August 1996 the store moved to its current location at 210 Decatur Street with a performance by Kermit Ruffins, the Treme Brass Band and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Dave Bartholomew with the Dave Bartholomew orchestra.

   The tradition of live in-store performances was established by Danny Barker who, when we started our business, wanted the store to be known as the Jazz Place so he would come in on Saturday afternoons and play with a trio or quintet. Since, we have been blessed with literally hundreds of performances by local artists and visitors alike including Snooks Eaglin, Dave Bartholomew, Chuck Carbo, Marcia Ball, Irma Thomas, Gatemouth Brown, Kermit Ruffins, the Rebirth Brass Band, Treme Brass Band, Eddie Bo and numerous others. Check out our photo gallery to see photos of many of these performances.

   Partners Barry M. Smith and Jerry W. Brock began the Louisiana Music Factory in February of 1992. It was their belief then, and now, that there needs to be a record store, which specializes, in regional music, i.e., the music of New Orleans and Louisiana. So far we've been proven correct. The customer response has allowed the store to grow significantly and we thank all of our customers from around the world. 

  The Louisiana Music Factory is open everyday, seven days a week, 10am - 7pm Mon - Sat, Noon-6pm Sun; except for Mardi Gras, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Please stop by the store anytime you are in our area.