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.
For information on how to submit local and regional music for airplay, send an email (not an attachment) to news [at] kedm dot org.
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A new HBO documentary by Questlove tells the story of the R&B band Earth, Wind & Fire. Morning Edition host A Martinez speaks with band members Philip Bailey, Verdine White and Ralph Johnson. -
Brent will perform at Ouachita Live, Friday 5/29 at 7 p.m. at West Monroe's Alley Park. -
Northeast Louisiana Music Trail honors producer Jerry Cupit and artist Frederick Douglas KirkpatrickDoyle Jeter from the Northeast Louisiana Music Trail joins Cory Crowe to talk about marker celebrations for Cupit and Kirkpatrick in Baskin and Grambling, Louisiana. -
Perseverance, plus a whole lot of talent, is what got the Dallas hip-hop collective to our space after submitting to the Tiny Desk Contest four years in a row. -
Doug Duffey & B.A.D.D. performed at the Rhythm & Relief Concert for KEDM. These talented musicians wowed the crowd with their energy and passion as they volunteered their time and skills to support public radio.
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Weezer, Beyoncé, The Go-Go's and music from the video game Doom join the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress.
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Ruston's D.K. Harrell won the 'Album of the Year" and 'Contemporary Blues Album' at the 47th annual Blues Awards in Memphis. -
Nelaarts hosts the Brown Bag Concert Series every Wednesday in April. -
SAE NO MORE's performance was part of a benefit concert held on October 24, 2025, at Alley Park in West Monroe. The event aimed to raise funds for KEDM Public Radio, which is facing a significant federal funding cut of nearly $300,000 over the next two years.
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Jordan Sheppard and other musicians joined together for a benefit concert for the station at West Monroe's Alley Park.
