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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A fire in Avalon, Miss., destroyed the museum dedicated to singer and guitarist John Hurt, and erases one of the last sites marking the community's history as a formerly all-Black town.
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Several TCJ veteran performers will be joined by local artists Larry Allen, Danny Dean, and Rita Spillers, at the tribute concert at the West Ouachita Senior Center at 6:00 p.m. after the marker dedication. The marker and concert are being organized in conjunction with the Northeast Louisiana Music Trail project. -
The Kingsmen's enduring recording of the song turns 60 this year, and remains a classic, in part because of its dramatic history. -
The Northeast Louisiana Music Trail will unveil a marker honoring the Savoy Ballroom in the historic 1929 Miller-Roy building. -
Little Richard: I Am Everything focuses on the star's roots in — and struggle with — his connection to queer culture. TV critic Eric Deggans says it's a masterpiece. -
Merkel cell carcinoma has a high risk of recurring and metastasizing, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. About 3,000 new cases are diagnosed in the U.S. each year. -
The events take place every Wednesday in September. -
Her most successful single was "Your Good Thing (Is About to End)," which reached number six on the R&B chart in 1966 -
The New Orleans band talks about their new album, Pour It Out Into the Night. -
The musician had numerous top 100 hits and charted #5 on the R&B charts with 'Nothing Takes The Place of You"
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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.
