Saturday, August 27, 2005

On stage for the VOA Lighthouse


On stage for the VOA Lighthouse
Originally uploaded by trudeau.

The Soulsations, Memphis, TN, were able to coax some of the audience onstage for the Funky Chicken at the Voice of America / Lighthouse supper. Cited for Bravery At A Benefit were Sylvia and Carl Goodman as well as Kevin and Jeanne Long.

Friday, August 26, 2005

Sarah & Lee Bamburg: the new Java Junction


Sarah & Lee Bamburg: the new Java Junction
Originally uploaded by trudeau.

One of the city's newest restaurants, Java Junction, is bringing sandwiches, lavazza coffee, wi-fi and early - 7 to 10 pm - live music to King's Hwy.

Java's owners are Sarah and Lee Bamburg. More info at 865-9313.

Monday, August 22, 2005

Johnny Rivers / Municipal Auditorium, Shreveport / photo Mark Charleville


Johnny Rivers / James Burton Guitar Fest / Shreveport / photo Mark Charleville

Baton Rouge homeboy Johnny Rivers won plaudits from reviewer Jim Huckabay at SptBlog.

The Doctor / photo Lilly Daigle


The Doctor / photo Lilly Daigle
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One of the hardest-working men in show business, Dr. John, aka Mac Gris-Gris Rebennack, plays the Municipal Auditorium. He's truly a Louisiana legend.

Steve Cropper, James Burton / photo Lilly Daigle


Steve Cropper, James Burton / photo Lilly Daigle

The Honoree, James Tasteful Lick Burton, with Blues Brother, Soul Man, Steve Cropper.

Eric Johnson / Shreveport / photo Lilly Daigle


Eric Johnson / photo Lilly Daigle

Last time Eric Johnson was in Shreveport he played the LSUS Theater. Hard to believe his vast sound could be stuffed into that room, but your editor was there.

Matthew Nelson, Lilly Daigle, Gunter Nelson / photo Mark Charleville


Matthew Nelson, Lilly Daigle, Gunter Nelson / photo Mark Charleville

The Nelson twins, sons of Ricky Nelson, pose with photographer Lilly Daigle.

Doyle Dykes / Shreveport / James Burton Fest / photo Mark Charleville


Doyle / photo Mark Charleville

Dykes wowed the audience at the James Burton Intl. Guitar Concert.

Sonny Landreth / James Burton Concert / photo Mark Charleville


Sonny Landreth / photo Mark Charleville

Lafayette, Louisiana, uber picker Landreth was part of the James Burton Guitar Fest at Municipal Auditorium, Shreveport.

David Nelson presents Minicine at Artspace / photo Chris jay


David Nelson at Artpace / photo Chris Jay

David Nelson imports a stream of artful filmmakers and musicians to downtown Shreveport. Last week he presented experimental pieces at Artspace. Photo / Chris Jay.

Sunday, August 21, 2005

Karen Wendt, Jett and Talbot Trudeau under the skull armature at Artspace


Skull armature, Artspace, Shreveport
Originally uploaded by trudeau.

Janet and Sir Kevin Wolfe are leading a team of workers from SRAC in a transformation of Artspace. The next show, to feature happy skulls and bones and all manner of Mexican color, will be El Dia De Los Muertos.

Volunteers who'd like to paint and fabricate at Artspace please call 673-6535.

Richard Harold, Shreveaudio.com, brought a hundred fine guitars to the James Burton Guitar Show


Richard Harold, shreveaudio.com

And the white SE from PRS caught my eye. Sweeet.

Ron Hardy at the Burton Guitar Trade Show


Ron Hardy, Hope St Playaz & Playettes, Inc

Straight outta Hope Street.

Hayden Camp, Keith Procell and Nick Nave, CMHS students, performing in the James Burton / Tipitina's Guitar Competition


CMHS students / James Burton / Tipitina's Guitar Competition

Good guitarists; tough competition.

Jason Pliler at the guitar show


Jason Pliler

Jason's mom is involved with the new Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum housed in the building, a former church, at 3201 Centenary Blvd. Grand opening, he says, Aug 27. More info: 318-861-7615.

Sandra Odom and Vida Yancy


Guitar fans Sandra Odom and Vida Yancy

Checking out the musicians and guitars at the James Burton Guitar Fest Trade Show at Expo Hall.

Sunday, August 07, 2005

O Bryant show, Columbia Cafe: Dominik Salinas


O Bryant show, Columbia Cafe: Dominik Salinas
Originally uploaded by trudeau.

Julie Kern, aka Jules, at Columbia Cafe


Julie Kern, aka Jules
Originally uploaded by trudeau.

Helen and Frank Schicketanz


Helen and Frank Schicketanz
Originally uploaded by trudeau.

Frank teaches German at Louisiana Scholar's College; Helen teaches English at Louisiana School for math, Science and the Arts, Natchitoches.

George Spears, Susan Spears


George Spears, Susan Spears
Originally uploaded by trudeau.

Susan Spears is director of the Michelson Museum of Art, Marshall, TX.

Lori Andrews at Dennis O Bryant's show, Columbia Cafe


Lori Andrews

Dennis O Bryant, Talbot Hopkins, Rebecca Hudmsith at Columbia Cafe


Dennis O Bryant, Talbot Hopkins, Rebecca Hudmsith at Columbia Cafe
Originally uploaded by trudeau.

Columbia Cafe: Ron Munden, Dennis O Bryant, Grady Lee, Susan Lee


Ron Munden, Dennis O Bryant, Grady Lee, Susan Lee
Originally uploaded by trudeau.

See Ron Munden's work at EastTexasTownsOnline.com and MundenExpressions. Grady and Susan Lee run the High Cotton Inn in Marshall, TX.

Duane Rousseau and Alicia Smith, Dia De Los Muertos, SRAC


Duane Rousseau and Alicia Smith, SRAC

Tipitina's S'pt: Dan Sanchez of Dan Sanchez and The Kings of Pleasure


Dan Sanchez Tipitina's Spt

Soon to release a live performance CD is Dan Sanchez and his band, the Kings of Pleasure.

Artspace kids' center: Catherine Harter and Jett Trudeau


Catherine Harter and Jett Trudeau
Originally uploaded by trudeau.

Artspace: Animalia, home-stuffed by Donna Strebeck


Animalia home-stuffed by Donna Strebeck
Originally uploaded by trudeau.

Artspace: Clare Shelburne and Stavely Kuzmanov


Clare Shelburne and Stavely Kuzmanov
Originally uploaded by trudeau.

Coolspace: Kathryn Kay Kennedy and Laura Gehrig


Kathryn Kay Kennedy and Laura gehrig
Originally uploaded by trudeau.

Friday, August 05, 2005

Artspace: Alan English, Talbot Hopkins, Janice Rowley


Artspace: Alan English, Talbot Hopkins, Janice Rowley
Originally uploaded by trudeau.

Coolspace: Micah Harold and Jett Trudeau


Micah Harold and Jett Trudeau
Originally uploaded by trudeau.

Jennifer Azel and daughter Kelleigh at Coolspace


Jennifer Azel and daughter Kelleigh
Originally uploaded by trudeau.

Monica Fayad, Skye Creswell, Dorothinia, Yvette Fuller, Ariej Alexander : Coolspace


Monica Sayyad, Skye Creswell, Dorothinia, Yvette Fuller, Ariej Alexander : Nwlag
Originally uploaded by trudeau.

Coolspace: Noma Fowler-Sandlin, Michael G Moore


Noma Fowler-Sandlin, Michael G Moore
Originally uploaded by trudeau.

DJ jalapeno Sutton : Coolspace


DJ jalapeno Sutton : Nwlag
Originally uploaded by trudeau.

Coolspace: Robbie Cluck and Joanna Taggert


Robbie Cluck and Joanna Taggert
Originally uploaded by trudeau.

Coolspace: Robin Geesek and Gary Williams


Robin Geesek and Gary Williams
Originally uploaded by trudeau.

Coolspace: Serena Sherriff and Karen Courtman


Serena Sherriff and Karen Courtman
Originally uploaded by trudeau.

Artspace: Leland Strebeck and Tony Reans


Leland Strebeck and Tony Reans
Originally uploaded by trudeau.

Artspace: Randy Hedgcock, Talbot Hopkins, Jack Charity


Randy Hedgcock, Talbot Hopkins, Jack Charity
Originally uploaded by trudeau.

Artspace: Caroline Nelson and Linda Goldsberry


Caroline Nelson and Linda Goldsberry
Originally uploaded by trudeau.

Artspace: Chris Jay and Ruthie Junto


Chris Jay and Ruthie Junto
Originally uploaded by trudeau.

Artspace: Mark Charleville and his Dad from Port Allen


Mark Charleville and Dad from Port Allen
Originally uploaded by trudeau.

Artspace: Melissa Way, Avery Way, Talbot Hopkins


Melissa way, Avery way, Talbot Hopkins
Originally uploaded by trudeau.

Artspace: John Dellenger, Lane Bayliss, Phil Messinger


John Dellenger, lane Bayliss, Phil Messinger
Originally uploaded by trudeau.

Wednesday, August 03, 2005

Kara Bohannon, new SRAC marketing energy


KaraBohannonSRACMarketing
Originally uploaded by trudeau.

If you would you like to find a tie-in between your business and the wide appeal of Mexican art - via Dia De Los Muertos at Artspace - please call Kara at Shreveport Regional Arts Council. Kara Bohannon and husband moved here from Denver and she's also lived in Los Angeles, so marketing at SRAC will take on fresh plasma.