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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Doug Duffey and BADD took top honors at the 2025 Ouachita River Blues Challenge. The Monroe-based group competed in the solo/duo category and will advance to the International Blues Challenge in Memphis. Their win adds another milestone to Duffey's celebrated Louisiana blues career. -
Winners of the local Blues Challenge advance to the Internation Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee -
The youth band is comprised of local teen musicians studying at the Fort Sumner music school. -
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.
