One of the most dramatic and fun Carnival season events in Shreveport-Bossier is also one of its most mysterious. The annual Battle of the Bands that takes place on the steps of Shreveport Municipal Auditorium…
As far as epitaphs go, the words that are etched into Elder Utah Smith’s new grave marker in Shreveport are about as cool as they come: “Electric Guitar Evangelist.” At 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec….
Ronnie, Bobby, Ricky, and Mike – now known as “RBRM” – are Ronnie DeVoe, Ricky Bell, and Michael Bivins of Bell Biv DeVoe and Bobby Brown. The R&B supergroup will bring their much-anticipated tour to…
There’s a lot of good eating to be had in Shreveport-Bossier these days, especially, it seems, in the “$10 or less” category. Two of the best food experiences I’ve had recently have been the brunch…
The 2018 Louisiana Music Prize will be held, Oct. 4-6, in downtown Shreveport. As in past years, the Music Prize – which is one part of a larger festival called Prize Fest – will feature…
Featured photo used courtesy of Shannon Palmer Photography. Do you live in DFW? Like free pizza, live music, craft beer, and door prizes? Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau (publishers of this blog) are partnering with Lakewood…
The live music lineup for Shreveport’s Let the Good Times Roll Festival is always an eclectic mix of hip-hop, zydeco, gospel, old school and R&B that – honestly – I’m not sure you’d find at…
The National WWII Museum’s Victory Belles, a vocal harmony trio who travel the world performing WWII-era hits such as “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” and “Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree,” will perform at Margaritaville Resort…
Looking for Cinco de Mayo plans? Shreveport-based travel and lifestyle blogger Jada Durden, of www.LovingThisLifeJada.com, will host the next installment of her Libations & Hip-Hop event series at Parish Taceaux and Artspace in downtown Shreveport…
Featured Photo: Terrance Simien performs at Mudbug Madness Festival in 2013. Photo by Jim Noetzel. The complete live music lineup for the 35th annual Mudbug Madness Festival has been posted to the festival website, and…
With all due respect to the city that I love, Shreveport has never been a hotbed of avant-garde hip-hop and turntablism. At least, it wasn’t until the last few years. Someone at Eldorado Resort Casino…
After seeing a few Facebook posts and local media articles promoting the upcoming “Art After Dark” performances by Shreveport Opera, I wrote a quick e-mail to Executive Director Jennifer McMenamin and asked if we may…
Rockin’ Dopsie Jr., one of the most energetic performers in zydeco music, will be performing a concert at DiamondJacks Casino and Hotel in Bossier City at 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018 – the night…
In Facebook posts, software developer Justin Mooty describes CTRL ALT as “a monthly alternative dance party.” In person, he talks about CTRL ALT like it’s more of an umbrella for hosting events that celebrate the…
Know someone who loves Louisiana music history? An expansive new boxed set from Bear Family Records, At the Louisiana Hayride Tonight, chronicles the lifespan of the Louisiana Hayride in a way that it has never…
Got New Year’s Eve plans? The Shreveport-Bossier Fun Guide has about a dozen NYE events currently listed, with new events being added daily. One of the biggest NYE ’17 events in Shreveport-Bossier is shaping up…
Promotional photo by Ben Rouse. Provided by Polyvinyl Records. Experimental pop group Of Montreal will be headlining a concert at 601 Spring Event Center in downtown Shreveport on Sunday, Dec. 17, and event production company…
Photos for this post are by Casey Habich and were taken at the Inaugural Great Raft Ramble party in 2014. On Saturday, Oct. 21, Great Raft Brewing in Shreveport will host the Fourth Annual Great…
Featured photo: A margarita from Fatty Arbuckles in the Red River District. PLEASE NOTE: This giveaway has ended. Congrats to Christine G., our lucky winner! Got plans for the afternoon of Sunday, Sept. 3? Organizers…
The 14th Annual Highland Jazz and Blues Festival Presented by Twisted Root Burger Co. will take place, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 at Columbia Park in Shreveport. Festival organizers recently announced details of this…
