Backstreet Jazz & Blues

We can't quite vouch for Backstreet being St. Louis' best venue for jazz and blues, but it's certainly the best place west of Jefferson. Its Westport Plaza location makes Backstreet an unlikely spot for regulars, and most of the crowds tend to pour in post-Funny Bone. Local acts such as the Soulard Blues Band, Joe Marlotti and Buffalo Bob fill this small, dark space with great music even when it's not full of people.