FAQ

COUCHES is a live music listening room series based in New Orleans. We've been producing intimate concerts since 2014. Couches Records is the evolution of the show in the form of a retail store and record label. The store is at 3116 St. Claude Ave.

An artist stands in front of 50-200 people. No big stage, no distance. They play, they talk, they share stories between songs. The room is quiet. The audience is locked-in. The artist can see faces, read the room, feel the response. They might play something they wouldn't play at a bigger show. They might say something they wouldn't normally say. It's vulnerable af. The artist feels it. The audience feels it. It's how we strive to create magic every time.

New Orleans. Our home base is 3116 St. Claude Ave along the St. Claude corridor. We also produce shows at venues around the city and occasionally in other cities. The venue is listed on the event page when tickets go on sale.

On our Events page. Tickets go on sale when a show is announced. Text us at 504-499-1542 to hear about shows first.

Varies by show and venue. We work with independent bar curators, tea vendors, and other partners to craft a specialty beverage offering for each show. Non-alcoholic options are always available. Food available on a case by case basis. Check the event page for details.

Short answer: YES! We usually have a professional photographer and/or film crew working the show so we ask that you do not use flash photography or record the entire performance. However, we encourage you to capture moments for personal use or social media. We also encourage interacting with our Live Archive, where you can submit a photo, comment, or short video to be immortalized in our archive of the event.

First come, first seated unless otherwise noted on the event details.

Text us at 504-499-1542 to join our text list. Secret shows are announced exclusively to our text subscribers.

Our community archive. At select shows, attendees, staff, and artists can submit photos, comments, and short videos from the night. Submissions live on the event page as part of the archive. Scan the QR on your wristband at the show to contribute.

Submit through our Artist Performance form on the Submit page. We listen to everything. We're always looking for artists who fit the series.

3116 St. Claude Ave, New Orleans. Along the St. Claude corridor, next to Nightbloom, across from Saturn Bar.

Vinyl from independent artists, COUCHES merch, and curated goods from local makers. Most items are also available on our online shop.

Couches Records is also a record label. We're working on our first release, Live at COUCHES: Vol 1, a vinyl compilation of live recordings from COUCHES shows. Sign up for our newsletter or text list to hear about it first.

All ticket sales are non-refundable. Clothing can be exchanged within 5 business days for size corrections. Music, books, and art from the shop are all final sales.

We offer full production services through Tell Your Friends, our production arm. Live sound, equipment, room design, full event production. Reach out through the Production Services form on the Submit page.