North Louisiana Blues Man Gets Late Career ResurgenceNorth Louisiana Blues Man Gets Late Career ResurgenceGuitar Slim Finley is finally getting some well deserved national attentionMatt ParkerMatt Parker
Louisiana Native Laine Hardy Wins “American Idol”Louisiana Native Laine Hardy Wins “American Idol”This is the first time someone from Louisiana has won the top prize. Matt ParkerMatt Parker
Shreveport’s Kenny Wayne Shepherd Has a New Album on the WayShreveport’s Kenny Wayne Shepherd Has a New Album on the WayPlus he's using his music to raise money for veterans and hitting the road with Buddy Guy. Matt ParkerMatt Parker
Why are Cassettes Making a Comeback?Why are Cassettes Making a Comeback?Of all the ways to listen to music, why are we resurrecting this one? Matt ParkerMatt Parker
Where to Celebrate “Record Store Day” in ShreveportWhere to Celebrate “Record Store Day” in ShreveportBelieve it or not, several places are participating this year. Matt ParkerMatt Parker
Shreveport Band Gets Rave Reviews at SXSW FestivalShreveport Band Gets Rave Reviews at SXSW FestivalAs usual, our little corner of the world is rocking the musical universe. Matt ParkerMatt Parker
How Kenny Wayne Shepherd Went From Punk Kid to Blues LegendHow Kenny Wayne Shepherd Went From Punk Kid to Blues LegendThe Shreveport native turned a whole new generation onto the blues. Matt ParkerMatt Parker
A Brief Look at Shreveport-Bossier’s Rich Musical HistoryA Brief Look at Shreveport-Bossier’s Rich Musical HistoryShreveport-Bossier has produced some insane musical talent over the years. Matt ParkerMatt Parker
Louisiana Hayride Gets Nominated for Grammy, Party Planned at MuniLouisiana Hayride Gets Nominated for Grammy, Party Planned at MuniSeveral other locals are also up for Grammy Awards. Matt ParkerMatt Parker
The History of Shreveport & Sam Cooke’s ‘A Change Is Gonna Come’The History of Shreveport & Sam Cooke’s ‘A Change Is Gonna Come’A tragic series of events for Sam Cooke in Shreveport lead to one of the greatest songs of all time.Matt ParkerMatt Parker
The Importance of the Rolling Stones on American CultureThe Importance of the Rolling Stones on American CultureYou can see the Stones in New Orleans at Jazz Fest this year. Matt ParkerMatt Parker
Wrecking Crew Member and Shreveport Guy Joe Osborn Has Passed AwayWrecking Crew Member and Shreveport Guy Joe Osborn Has Passed AwayOsborn played on over 400 hit records in his career. Matt ParkerMatt Parker