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.
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.
Baton Rouge homeboy Johnny Rivers won plaudits from reviewer Jim Huckabay at SptBlog.
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.
The Honoree, James Tasteful Lick Burton, with Blues Brother, Soul Man, Steve Cropper.
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.
The Nelson twins, sons of Ricky Nelson, pose with photographer Lilly Daigle.
Lafayette, Louisiana, uber picker Landreth was part of the James Burton Guitar Fest at Municipal Auditorium, Shreveport.
David Nelson imports a stream of artful filmmakers and musicians to downtown Shreveport. Last week he presented experimental pieces at Artspace. Photo / Chris Jay.
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.
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.
Checking out the musicians and guitars at the James Burton Guitar Fest Trade Show at Expo Hall.
Robbie Cluck, aka JB23, has a new CD, Transmissions. It is a low-key assemblage of electronica featuring a story about the end of the world.
