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.
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Rising Blues star Selwyn Birchwood and his band will headline this month's Ouachita Live Concert Series. Birchwood will also welcome fellow Alligator Records star and Ruston native D.K. Harrell. -
Louisiana rap artist NBA YoungBoy has been pardoned by President Donald Trump. He was sentenced by a federal judge in 2024 to just under two years in prison after he acknowledged possessing weapons despite being a convicted felon. He was released from federal prison in March. His lawyer says the pardon means he won’t have to follow the terms of his probation, including drug testing. The rapper is among a number of high-profile people Trump pardoned this week, including a former New York congressman, a labor union leader and a reality TV star couple.
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DJ Grissom visits the studios of 90.3 KEDM on The Black Curtain -
Singer Clara Rae talks about her music, her work ethic, and auditioning for American Idol. -
Fant-Ewing Coliseum will mark the 22nd historical marker placed by the Northeast Louisiana Music Trail. This will honor the coliseum's musical legacy, and showcase the artists who have performed there -
Ruston native D.K. Harrell signs with Alligator Records -
Toby Traylor stops by the KEDM studios to play in front of The Black Curtain -
KEDM's The Black Curtain features musical artist and stories from northeast Louisiana -
Allen Toussaint is celebrated for his contributions to American music with being the 48th honoree for the Black Heritage Stamp. -
Author Ricky Riccardi says Armstrong's innovations as a trumpeter and vocalist helped set the entire soundtrack of the 20th century. His new book about Armstrong's early life is Stomp Off, Let's Go.
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Strauss Theatre Center presents blues artists Buffalo Nichols December 20. -
The Northeast Louisiana Music Trail will unveil its 21st marker honoring Alton Howard. -
The Danny Barker Award was established to honor individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership in advancing the museum’s mission. Herb Alpert, as the first recipient, embodies this spirit through his exceptional career and commitment to the arts. -
The rising country music star was on hand for the unveiling of Northeast Louisiana Music Trail markers dedicated to her beginnings in music. Additionally, a portion of Louisiana Highway 15 through the Village of Baskin, from LA Highway 577 north to the parish line at Big Creek, was declared the “Lainey Wilson Highway. -
The free event will be held in downtown Mer Rouge on Thursday, September 19 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. -
The ORBS Blues Challenge is 3 p.m. Sunday, September 22 at the Krewe of Janus in Monroe -
Souther was a prolific songwriter and musician who helped shape the country-rock sound that took root in Southern California in the 1970s with his collaborations with the Eagles and Linda Ronstadt. -
The memorial scholarship concert will feature a star-studded stage and hits from many of John's bands and favorite artists -
The event will be hosted by local artists Chancie Neal and Briana Calhoun. -
Riley Keough, Elvis' granddaughter and sole heir, says in a lawsuit that the company advertising a foreclosure sale of his Graceland property is using fraudulent documents — and may not exist at all.
