Councilman Mike Long Swings A Mean Axe
Shreveport City Councilman Michael Long came by the Blues Jam last Monday, and even took the stage for a set which included International Folk Alliance Director Louis Meyers (considering this area as a possible new home for the conference?) as well as Shreveport Asst. Economic Development Director and world- renowned drummer Brady Blade Jr.
But I [...]
SXSW Founder and International Folk Alliance Executive Director Louis Jay Meyers Visits Blues Jam
Comments OffAs we say, you never know who’s gonna show up at the Monday Night Blues Jam!
This past Monday one of our surprise visitors was Louis Jay Meyers, one of the original founders of the South By Southwest Music and Media Conference and Festival (aka SXSW) in Austin, TX, which rapidly became one of the major [...]
Musician Profiles: Ron Johnson of Windstorm and The Ron Johnson Project
What do you get when you combine George Benson and Jimi Hendrix with a bundle of natural talent and passion for music? You get Shreveport’s own Ron Johnson, a unique guitarist who has played with some of the world’s most famous artists, yet never forgets his faith, his family or his music.
Ron got his [...]
Space Travelers
A couple of pictures taken and edited by Lisa Gimber of a performance by Space Travelers, a group which features many of our favorite regulars from the Blues Jam. Currently they’re playing every Wednesday night at the Tiki Bar & Grill. Their music leans more towards funk and jazz (and knowing Stan, a [...]
Erykah Badu Drummer Drops In on the Monday Night Jam
We have a name to place with the face! The “new guy” last week who blew the place away with his drumming and conga playing was Jonathan Merla.
Jonathan is probably best known for his work with multiple Grammy-winner Erykah Badu, but he’s also played with The Peoples Republic and Paris Nicole Strother & Gentlemen, [...]
More Pictures from The Jam
Comments OffThese shots are courtesy of Ken Maniscalco of Passionately Stoic Photography:
Haven’t been to The Monday Night Blues Jam lately? Hear what you’re missing!
Another teaser to convince you that you’ve just gotta visit… I’ve created a page with a little sample of what the Blues Jam sounds like. Crank it up really loud and enjoy.
The 2008 Highland Jazz and Blues Festival Was Spectacular!
Comments OffThe good folks of Shreveport/Bossier have shown once again that a bit of chilly weather can’t dampen their enthusiasm for this fabulous event. The turnout for the 2008 Highland Jazz and Blues Festival was very good and fans of all ages got to enjoy some great Jazz and Blues music.
Jerry Beach and Bruce Flett
Miki [...]
Meat Loaf vs. Dark Side of the Rainbow: RFC Creates Music-Lover’s Dilemma
Comments OffShreveport’s Robinson Film Center is making my plans for Saturday difficult. Of course we all intend to be at the Highland Jazz and Blues Festival from noon to 6pm on Saturday (Nov. 15). That one’s easy. But what about afterwards? That evening, the RFC is showing both Meat Loaf: In Search [...]
