Music

Young Artists Competition Winners Concert 2013

Sun, 05 May 2013 21:00:00 +0000

The results are in and we have the winners of the 2013 Young Artists Competition. We will present them to you this Sunday, May 5, at 4 p.m. at the LSU Shreveport University Center Theater.

This year's winners are:
Erik Eklund, age 15 from Ruston
Kelsi Cox, age 17 from Shreveport
Neil Nathan, age 15 from Shreveport
Sean Nathan, age 18 from Shreveport
Venkatesh Sivaraman, age 14 from Shreveport
Twila Gaston, age 18 from Baton Rouge

Works to be performed include Jeux d'eau by Ravel; Movement No. 1 from the Horn Concerto No. 1 by R. Strauss; Movement No. 1 from the Cello Concerto in G minor by Kabalevsky; the Gypsy Aires by Sarasate; the Rhapsodie in G minor by Brahms; and the song "A New Life" from Jekyll and Hyde.

The concert is free and open to all. Come share in their music and support these young artists. The concert will be recorded and broadcast at a later time.

Red River Radio Spotlight: Professor Porkchop at Eldorado Casino Celebrity Lounge

Bill Beckett — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:00:00 +0000

Bill Beckett talks with Chris McCaa, AKA Professor Porkchop, about their show and CD release party at the Eldorado Casino Celebrity Lounge tonight beginning at 7 p.m.

Caravan: Michael Garvin Live

Bill Beckett — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 03:00:00 +0000

Airs Friday, January 11 at 9 pm. On the next edition of The Caravan we’ll hear something new from Craig Finn, something old from Erica Wheeler, and something blue from Taj Mahal. Then we’ll turn South with music from Nick Anis, Inkuyo, and Erin Corday. During our live set we’ll feature a session with Michael Garvin, a Shreveport native who’s returned home after many years in Nashville as a writer and producer. Michael has over 80 chart hits to his credit, with 30 in the Top 10, and 18 No. 1 hits, including George Benson’s “Never Give Up On A Good Thing” and “Waiting For Tonight,” which Jennifer Lopez took to the top. He’ll talk with Bill Beckett about his Louisiana roots, his Nashville career and touring, and the new directions he is taking with his music composition. Join us Friday night at 9 pm for The Caravan on Red River Radio.

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Caravan

Bill Beckett — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 03:00:00 +0000

Airs Fridays at 9:00 p.m. Red River Radio launches the “Caravan,” a new weekly program featuring a diverse selection of music with host Bill Beckett. Each week you'll hear music from around the globe in a mosaic designed to carry the listener along effortlessly. The first hour will feature a broad mix with certain recurring themes such as Blues at the Bottom, From the Edge, or a Return to the Vinyl Frontier. The second hour of “Caravan” will feature live concert material from around the country and world, including locally-produced concerts recorded in our new studios or recorded at venues around our listening region. The third hour is designed to be a seamless and quite moody tapestry called “Be Quiet and Play the Music,” a 52:00 minute segment of music without breaks. Underlying the music is a sort of hidden theme that only Bill knows and he's not telling, so you can approach the hour and let it affect you in your own unique way. Tune in Fridays at 9:00 p.m. for a new and very unique listening experience. Bill has a vast library of music and a deep love of all genres’ from Indian Raga's and Delta Blues to Classical, Jazz, Folk, Rock, Alternative, World and more. Enjoy the experience and discover new music each week. When we launch our in-studio concert portion of the program you may even have the opportunity to be in the audience. Play lists will be posted after the show each week.

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What Was I Thinking for October 4, 2012

Brian O' Nuanain — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 12:35:00 +0000

Commentator Brian O'Nuanain share his thoughts about the Celtic Festival in Monroe this weekend.