Thursday, June 17, 2010

Hear our 1st Induction Ceremony...

Listen to our 1st Induction Ceremony, courtesy of Tom Pace's Talk of the Town Blog, here.

More photos of our 1st fundraiser by Barbara Beaird



Luminaries include:
Alvin Singh (The Leadbelly Foundation), Mocha Blue Blaze, Blue Lee- Martin, Stan Lewis, Ben & Virginia Franks, Joe Osborn, Maggie Warwick, Fortune Stephenson (Ever Ready Gospel Singers), Frank Page, Mike Shepherd (Louisiana Music Hall of Fame), B. B. Davis (KOKA), Howling Henry Robinson, Matthew Davidson, Bugs Henderson, Jerry Beach, Cory & Lovable Larry Ryan, Darren Thorne & Dan Garner. Also on hand were North by Northwest Louisiana Music Foundation staff Mark Goff, Mike Jordan, Larry Clifton, Charlie Bush, Becky Bush, Susan Garner, Dr. Kay Kennedy, Liz Beattie, Matt & Ashlee Hazelton.













Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Contact: Dan Garner (318)402-5432 www.nxnwla.org


What:
The Lead Belly Foundation and NXNW Louisiana Music Foundation Present
The Inaugural Inductees into the NXNW La Music Hall of Fame
Tribute to Lead Belly
Concert with guitar legend Bugs Henderson & the Shuffle Kings
followed by All Star Jam.

When:
Saturday, June 12, 6:30 pm
Where:
516 Texas Street, Shreveport, Louisiana

Description:
$30 ticket includes Sit Down Dinner prepared by Chefs Charlie & Rebecca Bush,
Inductions of Music Legends of this Area:
Lead Belly
Tillman Franks
Joe Osborn
Stan Lewis
Larry Ryan
B B Davis
Frank Page
Maggie Warwick
Ever Ready Gospel Singers

Inductees or members of their families will be present. Historic memorabilia on display.
Starting at 6:30pm 516 Texas Street in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Northwest Louisiana is fertile ground for American Music of many genres. The seeds of our heritage are continuing to produce amazing musical talents. Come be a part of the Past, Present, and Future of what continues to make our Community grow into a uniquely rich Musical Garden.

Tickets available online at www.nxnwla.org