After 11 years at Bourbon Street's Absinthe Bar, Bryan Lee has survived a lot-including an accident at his apartment that nearly killed him. On the eve of his third album, Braille Blues Daddy, the blind guitarist and vocalist contemplates his future and hopes to take the place he's earned among the local greats.

All things considered, Bryan Lee's life wasn't bad. Blind since the age of eight, when the eyes that were damaged at birth finally clouded over forever, he had fou...