Northeast Louisiana Music Trail
Last edited October 10, 2026
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Be sure to visit the Historical Marker Database for a full list with more detail, pictures, and geograhical locations.
Hoss Logan
Horace "Hoss" Logan was the announcer, director & talent scout for the Louisiana Hayride in Shreveport, and introduced a young rocker named Elvis Presley to the world.
Lainey Wilson
Born in 1992, country music trail blazer Lainey Denay Wilson is a musician, singer, songwriter, actress & storyteller, armed with a strong family work ethic & a lifelong dream.
The Twin City Jamboree
Popular with musicians & audiences alike, the Twin City Jamboree was held Saturday nights on this site.
Fant-Ewing Coliseum
Opened in 1971, the Coliseum & events surrounding Spring Fever hosted decades of major touring artists.
"Pee Wee" Whittaker
A jazz, blues, rock and roll pioneer, Leon "Pee Wee" Whittaker toured with the Rabbit's Foot Minstrels alongside legends like Louis Armstrong and later joined Hezekiah and The House Rockers.
Enoch's Pub & Café
"An Irish Pub With a Louisiana Attitude" - a family owned & operated business founded on St. Patrick's Day 1980 by Enoch Doyle & Yvette Jeter.
Richard Berry, Jr.
Best known as the composer & original performer of the rock classic "Louie Louie," Berry was a Rhythm & Blues, Doo Wop, Rock & Roll pioneer.
Doug Duffey
"I didn't choose the Blues, the Blues chose me." Born 1950 in Monroe, LA, Doug Duffey is a member of the Louisiana, NELA & National Blues Halls of Fame.
Alton Howard
Born on a farm in Rocky Branch, LA, Alton Hardy Howard's passion for music followed him all of his days, from producing gospel & bluegrass records to founding Howard Publishing.
Mabry "Doc" Savage
A contractor, musician, luthier, rare instrument collector, teacher & mentor, Doc Savage's legacy and the Savage family jam sessions are forever embedded in the area's rich musical history.
Lincoln Parish Music Venues, Sundown Tavern, Dixie Theater
The Northeast Louisiana Music Trail honors Lincoln Parish musicians and the venues that shaped the area's music scene.
Robert L. Finley
Though raised in Franklin Parish, Bernice is Robert "Slim" Finley's adopted hometown, an internationally celebrated, old school, guitar slingin' blues & soul man.
Al "Puddler" Harris
Born in Jigger, Al "Puddler" Harris found his calling as a piano player by age 9, going on to become the pianist with the Louisiana Hayride and a member of Ricky Nelson's band.
Honoring African-American Musicians & Venues
The trail honors the area's African-American musicians and legendary music venues that shaped the region's sound.
Jerry Cupit
A celebrated musician, producer, and record label owner who worked with George Jones, Tim McGraw, Johnny Cash, and many others, and mentored dear friend Lainey Wilson as her songwriting partner.
Fred Carter Jr.
A virtuoso guitarist, songwriter, producer, recording artist & rock and roll pioneer.
Po' Henry and Tookie
Henry Dorsey & Marlan "Tookie" Collom, a beloved duo who performed at hundreds of venues nationwide.
Webb Pierce
A major recording artist with 13 number one hits and 42 top ten singles, inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2001.
Gene King
A legendary guitarist, singer-songwriter, TV-radio personality, producer & mentor to all
Gov. Jimmie Davis
A movie star, songwriter, Governor of Louisiana, and member of multiple Music Halls of Fame, best known for "You Are My Sunshine."
Rufus “Rip” Wimberly
A noted blues guitarist & vocalist who collaborated with Willie Dixon & Guitar Slim, performed at New Orleans Jazz Fest, and was featured in Living Blues Magazine.
Bobby Bridger
A celebrated singer-songwriter, poet, author, playwright, sculptor, painter, historian & Native American activist.
Gene Stewart
Born in 1938, Gene's country music career spans over 7 decades as a singer, songwriter, recording artist & popular entertainer.
The Monroe Civic Center Arena
Opened in 1967, the Arena has hosted some of the most important artists in music & theater history.
Tony Joe White
Nicknamed the Swamp Fox for his bluesy, bayou-evocative storytelling, Tony Joe was born and raised in the Goodwill community, just outside of
Oak Grove.
Mable John
Born in Bastrop, LA, Mable grew up in Arkansas, birthplace of her brother, blues legend Little Willie John.
John L. Brown, Sr.
Born in Franklin Parish, John considered Gilbert his home. As a drummer for many well-known artist, he traveled the world.
The Savoy Ballroom
The Miller-Roy Building - Home to the illustrious Savoy Ballroom, a stop on the renowned "Chitlin Circuit."
Ivory Joe Hunter
A legendary pianist & prolific singer-songwriter, "The Baron of Boogie" made Monroe, LA his family's home for three decades.
Frederick Douglas Kirkpatrick
A celebrated musician, teacher, and minister whose civil rights work, plus recordings, earned him a place in the Smithsonian's historical collections.
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Winnsboro Easter Rock
Led by women for over 150 years, this ring-shout ritual celebrates Christ's resurrection with call-response spirituals & shuffle steps on the wooden floor.
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Dale Hawkins
Born near Mangham, La. His song "Susie Q" is considered one of the most important songs in Rock and Roll history!
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Tim McGraw
With 49 number one singles and over 106 million records sold, Tim McGraw holds a stack of CMA and Grammy honors, and, above all, pride in his family with wife Faith Hill.
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