Check out these 10 Shreveport, Bossier bands you can enjoy all weekend long
Goodbye April, hello May. Get ready to enjoy some tunes, something we never lack in northwest Louisiana. May the Fourth be with you this Cinco de Mayo! Check out these 10 bands you can enjoy all weekend long:
Lyrical Valor
Searching for something fun? Maybe a date night? Enjoy authentic Tex-Mex food while sipping on a margarita and enjoy acoustic rock-n-roll duo Lyrical Valor, featuring Kady McClure and William Maranto.
When: 6-8:30 pm Friday, May 3. Taqueria San Miguel, 5000 Benton Road, Bossier City.
Admission: Free, all ages.
Info:https://www.facebook.com/lyricalvalor
Christopher Gates
Christopher Gates is a singer/songwriter from Natchitoches who plays a mix of country, classic and southern rock, Americana, and ‘90s/’00s alternative music. He’ll be playing on the patio at The Market Restaurant in south Shreveport.
When: 6:30 pm-9 pm Friday, May 3. The Market Restaurant, 10539 Norris Ferry Road, Shreveport.
Admission: Free, all ages.
Info:https://www.facebook.com/christophergatesofficial
Tipsey the Band
Kickoff of summer and get wet and wild with Tipsey the Band at DARE Day Pool. Tipsey is a 10-piece band playing everything from the ‘70s to today.
When: 8 pm-midnight Friday, May 3. DARE Day Pool, Horseshoe Casino & Hotel, 711 Horseshoe Blvd., Bossier City.
Admission: $15, 21 and up.
Info:https://www.facebook.com/tipseytheband
The Barksdale Bubble
No one’s going to rain on their parade! Check out fan favorite The Barksdale Bubble as they perform everything from top ‘80s hits to modern party jams. Expect some surprise mashups to keep the energy going all night long.
When: 9 pm Friday, May 3. Bear’s, 1401 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport.
Admission: $10, 21 and up.
Info:https://thebarksdalebubble.com/
DJ Shorty
Aka Fernando Velasquez, DJ Shorty keeps the beats grooving ranging from Norteño and regional Mexican to pop Latin, reggaeton and even urban hip-hop/Latin mixes. DJ Shorty performs weekly on Fridays at Uptown Lounge, which features VIP sections and specials.
When: 9 pm-2 am Friday, May 3. Uptown Bar & Lounge, 1605 Marshall Street, Shreveport.
Admission: $10, 21 and up.
Info:https://www.facebook.com/shortydeejay
B Cam & the Zydeco Young Bucks
Every first Friday at Lake Street Bar features Zydeco blues artists B Cam and the Zydeco Young Bucks. On set is DJ Big E. Food venue on location. Drink specials and setups are available.
When: 9 pm-1 am Friday, May 3. Lake Street Bar, 315 Lake Street, Shreveport.
Admission: $20, 21 and up; $10 for women before 10 pm.
Info:https://www.lakestreetbar.net/
Identity Crisis
Winner of SB Magazine’s Best of SB 2023 Local Band, Identity Crisis covers everything from ‘80s rock classics to current hits. They’ve also opened for major artists including Little Big Town, Eli Young Band, Diamond Rio, Clay Walker and Jamey Johnson.
When: 7 pm Saturday, May 4. Sam’s Town Live, 315 Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway, Shreveport.
Admission: Free, 21 and up.
Info:https://www.idcrisisrocks.com/
The Clay Logan Band
Looking to rock out with some country tunes? Check out The Clay Logan Band, featuring lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist, Clay Logan, along with Justin Bray, Chris Tho and Bruce Nock. Influences include George Strait, Garth Brooks, Merle Haggard and Hank Williams, Jr. They’ll be performing Saturday during the annual Craw Derby.
When: 7-11 pm Saturday, May 4. Hurricane Alley, 500 Ogilvie Street, Bossier City.
Admission: Free, all ages.
Info:https://www.facebook.com/Clayloganband
Opossum, Where Art Thou?
Tasha’s Tavern is back in business, so celebrate with The Dirtbag Band from the Ratchet Land - Opposum, Where Art Thou? Enjoy new music, new merch and new jokes.
When: 9 pm-midnight Saturday, May 4. Tasha’s Tavern, 3104 Youree Drive, Shreveport.
Admission: $10, 21 and up.
Info:https://www.facebook.com/owatband
Everett Street Jazz
Enjoy the classically trained Everett Street Jazz group as they perform a variety of instrumental jazz hits from 1920s-50s. Plus funk, pop, Disney, and R&B. They’ll be performing during Casa Jimador’s annual Cinco de Mayo celebration.
When: 6-9 pm Sunday, May 5. Casa Jimador, 4801 Line Ave., Shreveport.
Admission: Free, all ages.Info:https://www.facebook.com/everettstreetjazz
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