News Radio 710 KEEL » Music News http://710keel.com Depend On It! Thu, 23 May 2013 05:34:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 [UPDATE] Horseshoe Casino to Issue Refunds for Canceled 3 Doors Down Show http://710keel.com/will-vehicular-homicide-arrest-of-3-doors-down-bassist-affect-upcoming-horseshoe-show/ http://710keel.com/will-vehicular-homicide-arrest-of-3-doors-down-bassist-affect-upcoming-horseshoe-show/#comments Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:32:24 +0000 Jade Green http://therockstation99x.com/?p=166384  Horseshoe Casino in Bossier City has started issuing refunds for Friday night's cancelled 3 Doors Down concert.

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]]> http://710keel.com/will-vehicular-homicide-arrest-of-3-doors-down-bassist-affect-upcoming-horseshoe-show/feed/ 0 Michael Loccisano, Getty Images What's Happening With Local Celebrity Dez Duron Since His Stint on "The Voice"? http://710keel.com/whats-happening-with-local-celebrity-dez-duron-since-his-stint-on-the-voice/ http://710keel.com/whats-happening-with-local-celebrity-dez-duron-since-his-stint-on-the-voice/#comments Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:04:39 +0000 Angela Thomas http://710keel.com/?p=149865 Dez Duron talks about his experience on "The Voice" -- and his upcoming performances in his dad's musical.

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]]> http://710keel.com/whats-happening-with-local-celebrity-dez-duron-since-his-stint-on-the-voice/feed/ 0 Angela Thomas and Dez Duron in the KEEL studio Is Shreveport Music Company Closing? Owner Don Teach Talks New Location, Guitar Center Competition http://710keel.com/is-shreveport-music-company-closing-owner-don-teach-interview/ http://710keel.com/is-shreveport-music-company-closing-owner-don-teach-interview/#comments Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:40:19 +0000 Angela Thomas http://710keel.com/?p=147059 A lot of folks were worried that the new Guitar Center on Youree Drive might put our locally-owned music stores out of business. And while Shreveport Music Company has closed its doors on East 70th Street, it's not gone for good.

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]]> http://710keel.com/is-shreveport-music-company-closing-owner-don-teach-interview/feed/ 0 Centenary Hardware/youtube Shreveport-Born Pianist Van Cliburn Dies at Age 78 http://710keel.com/shreveport-born-van-cliburn-dies-at-age-78/ http://710keel.com/shreveport-born-van-cliburn-dies-at-age-78/#comments Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:58:02 +0000 Angela Thomas http://710keel.com/?p=145085 Legendary pianist Van Cliburn died this morning at his mansion near Fort Worth after a battle with advanced bone cancer. He was 78.

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]]> http://710keel.com/shreveport-born-van-cliburn-dies-at-age-78/feed/ 0 nesster/Flickr Louisiana Hayride 65th Anniversary Celebrates Music and Radio History http://710keel.com/louisiana-hayride-65th-anniversary-celebrates-music-and-radio-history/ http://710keel.com/louisiana-hayride-65th-anniversary-celebrates-music-and-radio-history/#comments Mon, 25 Feb 2013 06:24:26 +0000 howardjhart http://710keel.com/?p=144453 Howard J HartMusic and radio vanguards gathered along with fans of all ages at the Shreveport Municipal Auditorium to celebrate and write another chapter in the rich heritage of entertainment in northwest Louisiana.

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]]> http://710keel.com/louisiana-hayride-65th-anniversary-celebrates-music-and-radio-history/feed/ 0 Howard J Hart Dirtfoot's J Bratlie Dishes About Shreveport's Part In The Louisiana Soundtrack Experience http://710keel.com/dirtfoots-j-bratlie-dishes-about-shreveports-part-in-the-louisiana-sountrack-experience/ http://710keel.com/dirtfoots-j-bratlie-dishes-about-shreveports-part-in-the-louisiana-sountrack-experience/#comments Fri, 22 Feb 2013 17:24:46 +0000 Angela Thomas http://710keel.com/?p=144054 Shreveport's own Dirtfoot brings its own blend of "Gypsy Punk Country Grumble Boogie" to the Municipal Auditorium tomorrow -- during the first Louisiana Sountrack Experience concert series.

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]]> http://710keel.com/dirtfoots-j-bratlie-dishes-about-shreveports-part-in-the-louisiana-sountrack-experience/feed/ 0 Photo courtesy of Dirtfoot's Facebook page Mindy McCready Has Died of Apparent Suicide http://710keel.com/mindy-mccready-has-died-of-apparent-suicide/ http://710keel.com/mindy-mccready-has-died-of-apparent-suicide/#comments Mon, 18 Feb 2013 02:19:35 +0000 Gary and Julie http://mykisscountry937.com/?p=147234 Reports are just coming in that troubled country singer Mindy McCready has died of apparent suicide.  In a news story originating from Stacy McCloud, a reporter at FOX 17 in Nashville , who tweeted:
“A close family friend of Mindy McCready

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]]> http://710keel.com/mindy-mccready-has-died-of-apparent-suicide/feed/ 0 (Photo by Angela Weiss/Getty Images) Shreveport's Christina Langston Doesn't Make the Next American Idol Round, But Does Make Some New Friends http://710keel.com/shreveports-christina-langston-doesnt-make-the-next-american-idol-round-but-does-make-some-new-friends/ http://710keel.com/shreveports-christina-langston-doesnt-make-the-next-american-idol-round-but-does-make-some-new-friends/#comments Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:12:01 +0000 Angela Thomas http://710keel.com/?p=142628 It's not every day a Shreveporter makes it onto a popular singing competition, but Christina Langston did it. Unfortunately, she didn't advance to the next level in the Hollywood round.

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]]> http://710keel.com/shreveports-christina-langston-doesnt-make-the-next-american-idol-round-but-does-make-some-new-friends/feed/ 0 Grammys Winners Are Not the Showstopper http://710keel.com/grammys-winners-not-the-show-stopper/ http://710keel.com/grammys-winners-not-the-show-stopper/#comments Mon, 11 Feb 2013 17:22:16 +0000 howardjhart http://710keel.com/?p=141291 So there I was last night, tuned in to the 55th annual Grammy Awards. I expected to see a sharp production, great performances and spot on live mixes. A Grammys show is probably one of the best free concerts an “omni-genre” music appreciator like me can ever want…sort of.

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]]> http://710keel.com/grammys-winners-not-the-show-stopper/feed/ 0 Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images Did You Watch The Grammys? http://710keel.com/watching-the-grammys-2013-in-shreveport-bossier/ http://710keel.com/watching-the-grammys-2013-in-shreveport-bossier/#comments Mon, 11 Feb 2013 13:17:32 +0000 Dennis Foley http://710keel.com/?p=141132 The Grammys is a big celebration for the best music of the year where music fans get to watch some of the best performances from beloved musicians.  Everyone either watched it or are talking about it

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]]> http://710keel.com/watching-the-grammys-2013-in-shreveport-bossier/feed/ 0 Christopher Polk/Getty Images Favorite Part of Super Bowl 47 [Poll] http://710keel.com/favorite-part-of-super-bowl-47-2013/ http://710keel.com/favorite-part-of-super-bowl-47-2013/#comments Mon, 04 Feb 2013 13:17:43 +0000 Dennis Foley http://710keel.com/?p=139265 I'll be honest, Super Bowl 47 for me was a yawn-fest.  Yes, I missed the first quarter and part of the second quarter because I forgot what time the game started, but of what I did see, I was disappointed

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]]> http://710keel.com/favorite-part-of-super-bowl-47-2013/feed/ 0 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Sport Shreveport's Christina Langston Wins Golden Ticket to Hollywood on 'American Idol' http://710keel.com/shreveporter-christina-langston-wins-golden-ticket-to-hollywood-on-american-idol/ http://710keel.com/shreveporter-christina-langston-wins-golden-ticket-to-hollywood-on-american-idol/#comments Mon, 28 Jan 2013 18:42:51 +0000 Angela Thomas http://710keel.com/?p=136956 David Langston is a pretty proud dad today. His daughter, Christina Langston, has advanced to the Hollywood round on American Idol.

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]]> http://710keel.com/shreveporter-christina-langston-wins-golden-ticket-to-hollywood-on-american-idol/feed/ 0 Christina Langston, courtesy of Fox R.I.P. Andy Williams: "Moon River" Singer Dies at 84 http://710keel.com/r-i-p-andy-williams-moon-river-singer-dies-at-84/ http://710keel.com/r-i-p-andy-williams-moon-river-singer-dies-at-84/#comments Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:00:03 +0000 Nick Romano http://screencrush.com/?p=51423 Andy Williams, the man who famously lent his voice to the Oscar-winning song "Moon River" from 'Breakfast at Tiffany's,' passed away on Tuesday after a long battle with bladder cancer.

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]]> http://710keel.com/r-i-p-andy-williams-moon-river-singer-dies-at-84/feed/ 0 Jemal Countess, Getty Images Legends of Country Music and New Artists Invade Carthage, Texas http://710keel.com/legends-of-country-music-and-new-artists-invade-carthage-texas-2/ http://710keel.com/legends-of-country-music-and-new-artists-invade-carthage-texas-2/#comments Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:58:18 +0000 Elaine Etheridge http://710keel.com/?p=102997 This weekend was Texas Country Music Hall of Fame weekend in "The Best Little Town in Texas."

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]]> http://710keel.com/legends-of-country-music-and-new-artists-invade-carthage-texas-2/feed/ 0 Grady Lee and Ann Stuckey, K-G-A-S Show Judges /Elaine Etheridge Tipitina's Foundation to Donate Instruments to Huntington High School http://710keel.com/tipitinas-foundation-to-donate-instruments-to-huntington-high-school/ http://710keel.com/tipitinas-foundation-to-donate-instruments-to-huntington-high-school/#comments Sun, 10 Jun 2012 13:00:34 +0000 Angela Thomas http://710keel.com/?p=85662 This week, Shreveport's Huntington High School will receive more than three dozen band instruments, 100 music books and other band accessories, valued at more than $20,000.

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]]> http://710keel.com/tipitinas-foundation-to-donate-instruments-to-huntington-high-school/feed/ 0 Photo by: Garry Knight/Flickr Shreveport's 'Little Black Dress' Party Garners Rave Reviews [PHOTOS & VIDEO] http://710keel.com/shreveports-little-black-dress-party-rates-rave-reviews-photosvideos/ http://710keel.com/shreveports-little-black-dress-party-rates-rave-reviews-photosvideos/#comments Mon, 04 Jun 2012 11:00:23 +0000 Elaine Etheridge http://710keel.com/?p=84341 The Townsquare Media Virginia College "Little Black Dress Party" presented by Bailey's Jewelers was a huge success, with many partygoers enjoying fashion deals, raffle prizes and fabulous entertainment all evening long. Local entertainment writers rated it the number one event in Shreveport this year.

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]]> http://710keel.com/shreveports-little-black-dress-party-rates-rave-reviews-photosvideos/feed/ 0 'Little Black Dress' Cupcake Dress photo by Elaine Etheridge The Song That Put Donna Summer on the Map[Video] http://710keel.com/the-song-that-put-donna-summer-on-the-mapvideo/ http://710keel.com/the-song-that-put-donna-summer-on-the-mapvideo/#comments Thu, 24 May 2012 22:39:36 +0000 Elaine Etheridge http://710keel.com/?p=81838 Some reporters are too young to remember that before there was "Last Dance," there was "Love to Love You, Baby." 

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]]> http://710keel.com/the-song-that-put-donna-summer-on-the-mapvideo/feed/ 0 Love to Love You Baby, Donna Summer photo from album cover American Idol: Joshua Ledet's Parade Time Change http://710keel.com/american-idol-joshua-ledets-parade-time-change/ http://710keel.com/american-idol-joshua-ledets-parade-time-change/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 15:06:08 +0000 amykeller http://710keel.com/?p=78089 LAKE CHARLES, La. (May 11, 2012) – Joshua Ledet, currently a Top 3 contestant in FOX’s American Idol, is scheduled to come to Louisiana this Saturday, May 12 for a Homecoming Pep Rally. The parade will begin at Noon

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]]> http://710keel.com/american-idol-joshua-ledets-parade-time-change/feed/ 0 Joshua Ledet Homecoming Parade Time Change http://710keel.com/joshua-ledet-homecoming-parade-time-change/ http://710keel.com/joshua-ledet-homecoming-parade-time-change/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 14:15:38 +0000 James Stanley http://710keel.com/?p=78045 Joshua Ledet, currently a Top 3 contestant in FOX’s American Idol, is scheduled to come to Louisiana this Saturday, May 12 for a Homecoming Pep Rally.

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]]> http://710keel.com/joshua-ledet-homecoming-parade-time-change/feed/ 0 Joshua Ledet, now in the "Top 3" On Fox's 'American Idol' Louisiana Native Expected To Be The Next 'American Idol', By Some http://710keel.com/louisiana-native-expected-to-be-the-next-american-idol-by-some/ http://710keel.com/louisiana-native-expected-to-be-the-next-american-idol-by-some/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 14:49:36 +0000 James Stanley http://710keel.com/?p=77426 Joshua Ledet, currently a Top 4 contestant in FOX’s American Idol, is scheduled to come to Louisiana this Saturday, May 12 for a Homecoming Pep Rally if he continues as a Top 3 finalist. 

American Idol has confirmed today a basic schedule of events for Ledet’s homecoming. 

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]]> http://710keel.com/louisiana-native-expected-to-be-the-next-american-idol-by-some/feed/ 0 Joshua Ledet, Photo Courtesy of Fox