The Boot
Monday through Thursday night at 7, late night on Friday and Saturday
The Boot is the musical heartbeat of the Delta. It's a mix of Louisiana artists, Southern regional acts and other bands covering blues, funk, soul, zydeco and more; all with a connection to the Gulf South.
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Singer Clara Rae talks about her music, her work ethic, and auditioning for American Idol. -
Fant-Ewing Coliseum will mark the 22nd historical marker placed by the Northeast Louisiana Music Trail. This will honor the coliseum's musical legacy, and showcase the artists who have performed there -
Ruston native D.K. Harrell signs with Alligator Records -
Toby Traylor stops by the KEDM studios to play in front of The Black Curtain -
KEDM's The Black Curtain features musical artist and stories from northeast Louisiana -
Allen Toussaint is celebrated for his contributions to American music with being the 48th honoree for the Black Heritage Stamp. -
Author Ricky Riccardi says Armstrong's innovations as a trumpeter and vocalist helped set the entire soundtrack of the 20th century. His new book about Armstrong's early life is Stomp Off, Let's Go.
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Strauss Theatre Center presents blues artists Buffalo Nichols December 20. -
The Northeast Louisiana Music Trail will unveil its 21st marker honoring Alton Howard. -
The Danny Barker Award was established to honor individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership in advancing the museum’s mission. Herb Alpert, as the first recipient, embodies this spirit through his exceptional career and commitment to the arts.
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The rising country music star was on hand for the unveiling of Northeast Louisiana Music Trail markers dedicated to her beginnings in music. Additionally, a portion of Louisiana Highway 15 through the Village of Baskin, from LA Highway 577 north to the parish line at Big Creek, was declared the “Lainey Wilson Highway. -
The free event will be held in downtown Mer Rouge on Thursday, September 19 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. -
The ORBS Blues Challenge is 3 p.m. Sunday, September 22 at the Krewe of Janus in Monroe -
Souther was a prolific songwriter and musician who helped shape the country-rock sound that took root in Southern California in the 1970s with his collaborations with the Eagles and Linda Ronstadt. -
The memorial scholarship concert will feature a star-studded stage and hits from many of John's bands and favorite artists -
The event will be hosted by local artists Chancie Neal and Briana Calhoun. -
Riley Keough, Elvis' granddaughter and sole heir, says in a lawsuit that the company advertising a foreclosure sale of his Graceland property is using fraudulent documents — and may not exist at all. -
The group had been scheduled to appear at Jazz Fest in 2019 but canceled because of Mick Jagger's heart surgery. A subsequent appearance was scrubbed in 2021 when the festival was canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Redbone's hit cracked the Billboard Top 5 this month in 1974. It was a first for a band with all Native and Mexican American members — but the song itself had a quietly political message, too. -
In "Texas Hold 'Em," the singer is accompanied by a banjo. It's often thought of as a quintessential Americana instrument. But the history of the banjo tells a different story.