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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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.
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Ira Barger joins Cory Crowe on Lagniappe to talk about the new blues society and upcoming events -
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Lainey Wilson won album of the year for Bell Bottom Country and Chris Stapleton was named entertainer of the year at the Academy of Country Music Awards. -
New Orleans-based musical artists like George Porter Jr., Irma Thomas and Deacon John remain festival stalwarts.
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The Country Music Association held its annual awards on Wednesday night by having some of the genre's biggest stars pay tribute to the late country queen Loretta Lynn.
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Two-time Grammy winner Terrance Simien will play at the Dixie Theatre -
Spokesperson Zach Furman said Lewis died Friday morning at his Mississippi home near Memphis.
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A new documentary explores Armstrong's experience as a Black American musician coming of age right along with the 20th century. -
The country singer brought unparalleled candor about the domestic realities of working-class women to country songwriting over the course of her 60-year career.
