Mostly Big Bands
FRIDAY NIGHTS AT 7
Big band music, from early jazz age to modern swing, hosted by KEDM's Richard Harrison. Prior to WW II, swing bands played the music of the day, were found at dance halls, hotels, night clubs, even movie theaters. Post-War big bands changed with the times, soon were found in record studios, and on the concert stage. Such band music has become more jazz than dance music.
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The third annual John Brown Sr. Memorial Scholarship Band concert returns to Ruston on October 25, featuring Yacht Rock favorites and raising funds for local student musicians. -
D.J. Grissom captivated the audience at the 2025 Ouachita River Blues Society (ORBS) Blues Challenge. By day a dedicated mail carrier, by night a passionate blues artist, Grissom charmed the crowd with his raw talent on guitar and heartfelt vocal performance. -
Local Bands and artists will be featured in Alley Park on Friday October 24. -
The 'Road to Memphis' event will be held Sunday, September 28 at the Krewe of Janus Float Den -
The marker unveiling will be September 20, 2025 at 2 p.m. At 424 Fourth St at the Bernice Depot Museum. Music will be provided by Finley and special guests. -
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with soul singer KIRBY about her new album, Miss Black America, and how her Mississippi roots have shaped her music.
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The Musicians' Village was created after Hurricane Katrina to protect the music culture of New Orleans. We pay a visit to see how it's doing and what its future plans are.
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As the city remembers the events of 20 years ago, memories are being preserved and history is being honored through art, storytelling and Hip hop. -
"Not everything powerful is loud," Brittany Howard says when asked what the reunited band members wanted to explore with their new music. "Not everything quiet is vulnerable." -
Trombone Shorty releases new album from New Orleans, a tribute to the city's soul, marking the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
