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10/06/2026

Tag your favorite local small business!

🎙️ Let’s Keep the Arklatex Strong!

Are you a local Arklatex small business? Drop your link below and show us what you got. 👇

Are you a customer? Show some love by sharing a link or pic of a local business you’ve supported recently.

Shop local. Spend local. Support local. Keep the Arklatex strong. ❤️

09/21/2026

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09/21/2026

Natchitoches area!

🎙️ You're tuned into AE Radio, the Natchitoches Original Music Showcase online PA system.

If you’re within driving or flying distance of Natchitoches, there is only one place you should be next Saturday, September 26th...Natchitoches City Park...because Samuel Wise, Trevor's Law, and Saucé are about to light up the evening for NOMS 8, kicking off at 6 PM.

This isn’t a maybe.
This isn’t a “we’ll see.”
This is a get your crew together by any means necessary situation.

Text some friends.
Call some friends.
Send carrier pigeons.
Launch messages in bottles down the Cane River.
Yell across the neighborhood if you have to, just get the word out.

Natchitoches…you already know the AE Radio play call:
Show up. Show out. Share it out.
And show some massive love for our local live music legends who keep the Arklatex heartbeat loud.

09/08/2026

Free and family friendly!

🎙️ You're tuned into AE Radio, the Shreveport star gazer mega phone.

Shreveport and surrounding…the first fall Star Party at the Shreveport-Bossier Astronomical Society Observatory is going down Saturday, September 19th, and it’s one of those rare, all ages, totally FREE community nights that hits different.

If you’ve never been, fix that.
If you have, you already know how magical a clear Louisiana sky gets when the telescopes come out and the crowd settles in.

The Observatory sits 8 miles south of Shreveport on Hwy 175, tucked away on Astronomical Rd, and the whole place turns into a quiet, glowing pocket of wonder once the stars start popping.

Bring the entire family.
Bring your curiosity.
Bring your crew and make a night of it.

Shreveport…Stonewall…Frierson…all surrounding communities, you know the AE Radio play call:
Show up. Show out. Share it out.
Let’s keep our local events shining bright.

09/05/2026

A lot to find tonight around the Arklatex!

🎙️ You're tuned into AE Radio, the home of the Arklatex BIG Guide.
Here are a few things to get into tomorrow, Saturday September 5th, around Arklatex.
Find something to support, grab some friends and enjoy your weekend.

Shreveport/Bossier

Twang Darkly @ Caddo Common Park in Shreveport - 5 PM (Free)
The Hootens' Gospel Concert Series @ Shreveport Community Church - 5 PM
Haley Brooke @ The Prime Rib inside Live Casino in Bossier - 6 PM
Windstorm @ Downtown Shreveport Red River District
Cumbia Session with DJ Ambient Loops @ Ki' Mexico in Shreveport
Mark Owens & Del Rio Band @ VFW Post 4588 in Bossier - 6:30 PM
Lee Mathis & the Brutally Handsome @ Live Casino in Bossier - 7 PM
Taylor Swift Tribute with Lady GaGa Tribute @ Hurricane Alley LIVE in Bossier - 7 PM
Zebb Rogers @ Brassica Farm in Stonewall - 7:30 PM
Destiny & The Groove Kings @ Sam's Town Casino in Shreveport - 8 PM
On the Horizon @ The Noble Savage in Shreveport - 8 PM
Todd Freeman Band @ Horseshoe Casino in Bossier - 8 PM
Kings of Pleasure @ The Tiki Bar & Grill in Shreveport - 9 PM
Karaoke with Abby & Geaux Rogue @ Break-N-Run in Shreveport - 9 PM

Natchitoches

Natchitoches Bigfoot Festival @ Natchitoches Event Center - 9 AM
Zydeco Lunch featuring Mike K*k @ Bayou Crawfish Restaurant in Many - 11 AM
JP Verse @ Hemingway House of Spirits & Stories in Pineville - 8 PM
Stereodrive @ Gilligan's on the Bend in Many - 8 PM
Tommy G & the Stormy Weather @ Lost Frontier RV Park in Hemphill, Tx - 8 PM

Ruston

Ruston Farmer's Market @ 220 E Mississippi Ave in Ruston - 9 AM
Beaux Atkins @ ThirstyFarmer in Calhoun - 3 PM
Existential Crawfish @ Enoch's Irish Pub in Monroe

Tyler/Lindale/East Texas

Gypsum & the Travelers @ Whitehouse Farmers Market - 9 AM
Chalan Thibodeaux @ Mercado's in Tyler - 6 PM
Tommi Jo @ Tia Juanita's in Henderson - 6:30 PM
Brick Street Band @ Manny's Tex-Mex Cafe in Tyler - 7 PM
Brandon Bamburg @ TXM Tyler - 7:30 PM
Madeline Woolverton @ Brisket Love BBQ in Lindale - 7:30 PM
Patrick James @ TXM Lindale - 8 PM ($5 cover)
Matt Anderson acoustic @ Sidekick's Bar & Grill in Emory - 8 PM
Michael O'Neal @ Buffalo Joes in Paris - 8 PM
Jarrod Sterrett & the Hired Guns with special guest Jaxon Morrison @ Canteen 2.0 in Sulphur Springs
Honcho the Band @ Rick's on the Square in Tyler - 9:30 PM

Longview/East Texas

Michael Aaron Olson @ Port Jefferson Coffee Roasters in Jefferson - 11 AM
The Lovers @ Big Pines Lodge in Karnack - 5:30 PM
Live N Kickn Band @ Bear Creek Smokehouse in Marshall - 6 PM
Alex & Liv @ Patio 903 Taqueria in Longview - 6 PM
The Gumption @ Ki' Mexico in Longview - 7 PM
Tim Whiteley @ GZ Asian Bistro in Longview - 7 PM
Nessa & Bailey @ The Bourbon Alley in Longview - 7 PM
Preston Barrett & the Haze @ Sulphur Springs Celebration Market - 7 PM
Heather Linn & the Deacons @ Cargo TX in Longview - 7:30 PM
Zach Maberry, Chris Rasco, Kevin Tinney & Cole Allen @ Winnsboro Center for the Arts in Winnsboro - 7:30 PM
Anthony Riley Band @ Davidson's in Gilmer - 8 PM
Petty Cash Band @ Big Al's Barefoot Bay in Pittsburg - 8 PM ($13 at the door)
Sweet Pain @ Auntie Skinner's Riverboat in Jefferson - 8 PM
Darrin Morris Band @ The Reo's Cajun Kitchen & Saloon in Longview - 9 PM

Texarkana

Food Truck (Aurelio y Lourdes Mexican Food Truck) @ Texarkana Harley Davidson - 11 AM
Jeremy Peyton Band @ Rancho Seco Steakhouse in Mt. Pleasant - 6 PM
July Jam @ La Fogata Bar & Grill in Texarkana - 7 PM
Chasing Rita @ Redbone Magic Brewing in Texarkana - 7:30 PM
Texarkana Jazz Collective @ 1923 Banana Club in Texarkana - 8 PM
Dusty Rose Band @ Fat Jack's in Texarkana
Blackstrap @ The Wild Hare in Texarkana - 9 PM ($10 cover)

08/26/2026

The Arklatex has a perfect shot of this event!

Happening this week, and the Arklatex will have the best views...

08/07/2026

This evening around East Texas!

🎙️ You're tuned into AE Radio, the home of the Arklatex BIG Guide.
Here are a few things to get into tomorrow, Friday August 7th, around the East Texas area.
Find something to support, grab some friends and enjoy your Friday!

Tyler/Lindale/East Texas

Duffy Douglas @ Fresh by Brookshire's in Tyler - 6 PM
Cody Norman @ Mercado's in Tyler - 6 PM
Brooze Brothers @ Tia Juanita's in Tyler - 6:30 PM
Rick Dudley @ TXM Lindale - 7 PM ($5 cover)
Keith Rea @ The Forge Bar and Grill in Ben Wheeler
Karaoke @ Brisket Love BBQ in Lindale - 7 PM
The Tuxedo Cats @ The Grove in Tyler - 7:30 PM
Bryan Penny @ SKY BAR & GRILL in Tyler - 8 PM
Hayden Haddock @ Rick's on the Square in Tyler - 8 PM
Landon Farrar @ STS South Tyler Speakeasy - 9 PM
Dr. Factenstien's Retro Rewind Karaoke 80's vs. 90's @ Rose City Comedy in Tyler - 9 PM

Longview/Marshall/East Texas

David Levee @ The Cove at Lake Cypress Springs in Mount Vernon
Kyleigh White @ The Bourbon Alley in Longview - 7 PM
Karaoke @ Circle M Crawfish - Big Sandy, TX - 7 PM
Mark Owens & Del Rio Band @ Rocky Branch Social Center in Naples - 7 PM
Karaoke @ The Bar in Gladewater - 7:30 PM
Don Hayes @ Leon's Steakhouse Saloon in Longview - 7:30 PM
Tanner Sparks acoustic @ Castaway's Bar & Grill in Pittsburg - 8 PM

Texarkana

Anthony Price @ Boston Bar & Grill in New Boston - 6 PM
Jesica Peacock Music @ Twisted Fork in Texarkana - 7 PM
Mobetta Band @ La Fogata Bar & Grill in Texarkana - 7 PM
Jeremy Bellamy Music @ Redbone Magic Brewing in Texarkana - 7:30 PM
Hazy Jayne @ Fat Jack's in Texarkana
Travis Matthews & Company @ 1923 Banana Club in Texarkana - 8 PM

08/01/2026

So much great live music going on tomorrow around Shreveport, Natchitoches and Ruston!

🎙️ You're tuned into AE Radio, the home of the Northwest Louisiana BIG Guide.
Here's the Saturday August 1st edition.
Find something to enjoy, share it with your friends, and have a wonderful weekend.

Shreveport/Bossier

Shreveport Farmers Market @ Festival Plaza in Shreveport - 8 AM
Bossier City Farmers Market @ Pierre Bossier Mall - 9 AM
Chris Gates @ CJ's Grub Shack in Benton - 2 PM
Message Fest 2026 @ Hurricane Alley LIVE in Bossier - 2 PM
* Night to Forget
* Destiny & The Groove Kings
* Jackson Culp & Company
* Cynicdoche
* Solus
* Control V
* Faded Canvas
* Message from Mercury
Plan Z Band @ Louisiana Downs Casino in Bossier - 6 PM
Haley Brooke @ Vintage inside Bally's Shreveport Casino - 6 PM
Casey Martin @ Casa Jimador in Shreveport - 6:30 PM
2Easy @ El Potrillo in Shreveport
Seth Bradford Music @ 2Johns Steak & Seafood in Bossier
Jesica Peacock Music @ Brassica Farm in Stonewall - 8 PM
Shane Pons @ Horseshoe Casino in Bossier - 8 PM
Flashback @ Bayou Daiquiri - 5771 S. Lakeshore Dr. - 8 PM
Tres Amigos @ Straight Jackets Venue in Shreveport - 8 PM
Full Circle @ The Noble Savage in Shreveport - 8 PM
Jimmy Lewis & 8 Second Ride @ Sam's Town Casino in Shreveport - 8 PM
Dana Ives, Neutral Snap & Jagged Rainbow @ Bear's in Shreveport - 8 PM
Saucé, Farquad Band & "Danger" Will Robinson @ The Tiki Bar & Grill in Shreveport - 9 PM
Karaoke with Geaux Rogue @ Break-N-Run in Shreveport - 9 PM
Karaoke @ The Korner Lounge in Shreveport - 10 PM

Ruston

Kirby Rambin @ Ruston Farmers Market - 9 AM
Beaux Atkins @ ThirstyFarmer in Calhoun - 3 PM

Natchitoches

JP Verse Music @ Hana's in Natchitoches - 6:30 PM
After Dark Pool Party with DexthaEngineer DjDex @ Toledo Bend Family Adventure Park in Zwolle

07/24/2026

Enjoy your Friday SBC and surrounding!

🎙️ You're tuned into AE Radio, the home of the Northwest Louisiana BIG Guide.
Here's the Friday July 24th edition.
Find something to enjoy, share it with your friends, and have a wonderful Friday.

Shreveport/Bossier

Kent Gill @ El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant / Bossier City - 5:30 PM
Haley Brooke @ The Prime Rib Louisiana inside Live Casino in Bossier - 6 PM
Kyle Richardson & The Sabine Sound @ Fumbles Bar & Grill in Shreveport - 7 PM
Crowd @ PBR Bar inside Live Casino in Bossier - 7 PM
Jennifer Janet @ Hurricane Alley LIVE in Bossier - 7 PM
Music Bingo with Geaux Rogue @ Bilbo Baggins in Bossier - 7:30 PM
The Lovers @ The Noble Savage in Shreveport - 8 PM
Nuwma, Critical Failure & Kings of Dirt @ Bear's in Shreveport - 8 PM
Charlotte's Web Band @ Horseshoe Casino in Bossier - 8 PM
John D. Neal @ Brassica Farm in Stonewall - 8 PM
Rewind Band @ Sam's Town Casino in Shreveport - 8 PM
Open Mic Comedy @ The Tiki Bar & Grill in Shreveport
Clay Logan @ Break-N-Run in Shreveport - 9 PM
Muzikology the Band @ West End Throttle Bar in Shreveport - 9 PM
DJ Pac-Man @ Bally's Shreveport Casino - 9 PM

Ruston

63rd Annual Louisiana Watermelon Festival @ Farmerville
W**e Club Pick-up Party @ ThirstyFarmer in Calhoun - 4 PM
Spare Parts @ The Sundown Tavern in Ruston - 9 PM

Natchitoches

Christmas in July Kickoff @ Natchitoches Historic District - 10 AM
Jenny & Kelli @ Flying Heart Brewing & Pub - Natchitoches - 7 PM
Christmas in July @ Timber Ridge Adventure Park in Natchitoches - 8 PM
Full Throttle Friday Night Racing @ Sabine Speedway in Many - 8 PM

07/24/2026

The numbers are easy to show.

10+ million platform views across AE Radio in 2026.

1.5+ million viewers across the platform so far this year.

35+ million lifetime platform views...and that number isn't just growing, it's accelerating.

Those are the numbers everyone can see.

What you don't see are the intangibles.

You don't see the late nights.

You don't see us digging through social media looking for artists nobody else is talking about.

You don't see us connecting bands with venues.

Introducing artists to promoters.

Helping venues discover fresh faces instead of booking the same rotation month after month.

Helping national touring acts find local booking contacts and local venues as they roll through the Ark-La-Tex.

You don't see the conversations.

The messages.

The phone calls.

The introductions.

The opportunities that happen behind the scenes because we're constantly watching, connecting, and building relationships.

We don't play favorites.

We don't operate on cliques.

We push the entire Ark-La-Tex music community because we believe every artist deserves the opportunity to be discovered.

That's the part no analytics dashboard can measure.

The relationships.

The trust.

The opportunities created.

The careers that get a little momentum because someone finally saw the right post at the right time.

Our platform is measured in millions.

Our impact is measured one connection at a time.

Most people will never see what happens behind the curtain.

But sooner or later...

They'll hear it.