The Lobby Lounge at the Harbor Center A sanctuary for music lovers
Imagine being at a typical music show in
This listening room caters to those who
Slidell, absorbed in the sounds, laughing and
appreciate music in its purest form. The ethos
chatting with friends, when someone quietly
of The Lobby Lounge is clear: everyone in the
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and respectfully asks you to step outside
room, from the audience to the musicians, is
to continue your conversation. This is not a
there for one purpose - the music. It's a haven
usual occurrence at a regular concert, but it is
for dedicated fans ready to give their full atten-
the norm at The Lobby Lounge at the Harbor
tion to the performance.
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Center. Here, the music takes center stage, and
Mark Meyers, the silver-haired, goateed
every note, every chord is given the reverence it
founder, along with Chief Enjoyment Officer
deserves. The Lobby Lounge isn't just a venue;
Kathy Lowrey, have curated an environment
it's a sanctuary for music lovers.
that stands out in the relatively new world of
Designed for those who cherish the nuances
Listening Rooms. Their attention to detail has
of sound, it offers a fully realized immersive
created a space that attracts repeat customers
experience. Picture yourself transported back
and delights musicians. In this era where vinyl
to the golden age of music - perhaps the bebop
is making a comeback for its richer sound, The
fifties - or to a time when you sat with friends,
Lobby Lounge offers a similar, more immersive
engrossed in Jimi Hendrix’s riffs or the intricate
audio experience.
compositions of your favorite classical, jazz,
The Lobby Lounge's atmosphere has been
or folk artists. The Lobby Lounge revives this
described as a place where time seems to
experience, inviting you to immerse yourself
stand still, allowing for an unparalleled
completely in the music.
musical journey. Each performance is a unique
