You had us at hello! Bourbon AND BBQ? We ll see you there! I ll admit, when I first saw this press release from Jada Durden a year ago, I immediately assumed this was something that was happening in Texas. After all, while we re known for great cajun, creole, and seafood here in Louisiana, Texas seems to own the great bbq image.
Well, we re apparently making strides when it comes to our barbeque here in Louisiana, hence, the inaugural Bourbon and Barbeque Festival that s coming to downtown Shreveport next month. All too often in our area, people are afraid to start something new because of the uncertainty of whether or not locals will support it. I m so glad the organizers behind this festival took a leap of faith! Trust me, I ll be there to sample your fair!
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On a cold Wednesday night in Austin, Texas, Jon Dee Graham nestles into a floral print sofa with his son, William, performing with him. Hugging a guitar, he thanks the few dozen Facebook Live viewers whoâve been listening. He shouts, he laughs, and he sings of moonlit skies and Amsterdam sunshine âsweeter than Van Gogh yellow.â But itâs all bittersweet.
The past year has been a shadow of the musicianâs normal life. He starts his livestream at 7 p.m. every Wednesday. Thatâs when, for almost 25 years, heâs taken the stage at The Continental Club â the same stage where, for $2, he would hear Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Local Bars and Nightclubs We Wish Would Make a Comeback
The Ark-La-Tex has a rich history when it comes to bars and nightclubs. I ve said many times that I feel like I was ten years too late when it comes to truly enjoy Shreveport nightlife. I have been lucky enough to be involved in Shreveport nightlife since I was seventeen years old. At that time, the big places were Phoenix Underground, Chicky s Boom Boom Room, Chicago, Rocking Rodeo, The Warehouse to name a few. I ve heard so many stories as well about previous bars and nightclubs that everyone loved.
With all this time away from bars and nightclubs during the pandemic, I started thinking about the nightlife places I miss, and also the ones I ve always heard about.