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Doors Co-Founder + Keyboardist Ray Manzarek Dead at 74

Cassandra Rose — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:44:45 +0000

After a lengthy battle with bile duct cancer, Doors keyboardist and co-founder Ray Manzarek passed away today (May 20). He was 74 years old. TMZ is reporting that Manzarek was at the RoMed Clinic in Rosenheim, Germany when he died. Said Doors guitarist Robby Krieger of the news, “I was deeply saddened to hear about [...]

Custom Les Paul Guitar, Signed By Keith Richard, Steve Miller, Billy Gibbons Being Auctioned To Benefit St. Jude

Steve Wiley — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:50:06 +0000

Louisiana sends more patients to St. Jude than any other state in the US. The auction continues 'til May 19th.

George Jones Memorial, Tears Are Running Down My (CJ) Face [Must See Video]

CJ — Fri, 03 May 2013 15:55:36 +0000

As I sit at my desk to post this to the KTDY website, tears are running down my face. This video has touched my heart. George Jones passed away one week ago today and at the Grand Ole Opry, there was a tribute to the man many simply called ‘The Possum’. During the tribute, Patty [...]

Pics From The Carrie Underwood/Hunter Hayes Concert [Photos]

CJ — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:58:42 +0000

These pics from the sold out Carrie Underwood/Hunter Hayes show last night are compliments of some Facebook junkies who like to share, or if you weren’t there, rub it in. The show was incredible with Carrie Underwood hovering over the crowd on a portable stage. And of course a homecoming for Acadiana’s own Hunter Hayes. [...]

Hunter Hayes Remembers His Louisiana Roots

Steve Wiley — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:42:03 +0000

Hunter was in Breaux Bridge earlier today for a meet 'n greet, and spent a few moments with a St. Jude patient named Annalise

Live Performances From George Jones [VIDEOS]

CJ — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:03:42 +0000

Today we lost country music legend George Jones who’s career was remarkable to say the least. George Jones was 81. In his lifetime he charted more than any other country music artist. Classic country is one of my favorite genres of music and George Jones one of my all-time favs. Having said that, when I [...]

Evolution Of Music By Acapella Group Pentatonix [VIDEO]

CJ — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:09:07 +0000

The evolution of music demonstrated by acapella group Pentatonix . They take you from the begging of music in the 11th century to ‘Call Me Maybe’ by Carly Rae Jepsen. This acappella group is amazing and this video, in my opinion, is a must see. The Evolution Of Music-Pentatonix

The Nation Has A New Line Dance [VIDEO]

CJ — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:45:29 +0000

Bill Anderson is one of Louisiana’s premiere dance instructors and has been teaching ballroom dancing professionally in New Orleans and Baton Rouge areas for many years. He and I had a conversation one day about choreographing a NEW National line dance. We had to first come up with a song. I suggested ‘Boogie Shoes‘ by [...]

New Music Releases – May 2013

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 12:33:55 +0000

May 2013 is filled with plenty of new music releases for fans of all genres of music. If you are an indie rocker at heart, well, there’s Deerhunter’s garage-y ‘Monomania’ and Vampire Weekend‘s ‘Modern Vampires of the City’ to satisfy your non-mainstream rock jones. The National are also back with ‘Trouble Will Find Me,’ so [...]

Funky Disco Sea Lion Dances to 'Boogie Wonderland'

Debbie Ray — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 13:30:08 +0000

We’ve seen birds do it. We’ve even seen Steve Wiley do it. But this is the first sea lion with rhythm. We’re calling it dancing because although she doesn’t have feet, she can clearly keep a beat! Ronan, the funky disco sea lion, bops her head to the Polyester Power Hour favorite ‘Boogie Wonderland’ and [...]

Beyonce', LL Cool J To Headline Essence Festival

Steve Wiley — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:24:33 +0000

The festival closes on Sunday with Beyonce, Janelle Monáe and the supergroup, TGT (Tyrese, Ginuwine and Tank).

Will Kenny Chesney Sign With The New Orleans Saints?

Steve Wiley — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:10:11 +0000

Chesney visited Saints camp a few years ago & "tried out" for a wide receiver spot. He wasn't offered a contract.

Top 5 Most Requested Songs On The Polyester Power Hour [VIDEOS]

CJ — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:21:24 +0000

The Polyester Power Hour is a Friday morning tradition in Acadiana for nearly 17 years now and we've taken a look back to find out what have been the most requested songs over the years.

Here Are The Top 5 Most Requested Songs On The Polyester Power Hour

Legendary Motown Songwriter Deke Richards Dead At 68

Steve Wiley — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 21:52:52 +0000

To quote the Righteous Brothers, "If there's a Rock 'n Roll Heaven, you know they got a hell of a band." Now they got a great writer, producer & arranger, too!

A New 14-Year-Old Singing Sensation?

CJ — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 12:08:14 +0000

Is Brendan MacFarlane America’s new 14-year-old singing sensation? You decide? Brendan MacFarlane, from Scotland, is known for his gospel-inspired country and bluegrass sound. The 14-year-old has been a smash hit with fans on line, and his debut album. Here he is singing a song by the late Sam Cooke, however I am partial to Mickey [...]

Let's Celebrate 50 Years of Bret Michaels With Some Embarrassingly Awesome Photos

Chris Illuminati — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 18:29:09 +0000

Bret Michaels, the former leader of Poison, winner of ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ and driving force behind all those awesome seasons of ‘Rock of Love’ turns 50 years old today. I’m actually a fan of Bret’s dating back to the days of my youth when ‘Look What the Cat Dragged In’ played on a loop on my [...]

Taylor Swift Labeled Worst Selling Magazine Cover Girl Of 2012

CJ — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 19:20:05 +0000

Taylor Swift has been labeled the worst selling magazine cover girl of 2012. Does this mean out little country/pop starlet is on the way out? When not appearing in goat videos (lol), Swift has graced the cover of Elle, Vogue, Glamour, Vanity Fair and Cosmopolitan, and each time, sales suffered. Look for a break-up song [...]

Local Artist Brannon McLeod

JayCee — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 20:28:53 +0000

It seems that, now-a-days, the way to “make it” in the music industry has as much to do with your computer savvy as it does with your actual talent. It seems that Brannon McLeod has both. When I listened to “Into The Sun” for the first time, I heard John Mayer, Sting, and Jason Mraz, [...]

Billy Joel Makes Fan's Day

JayCee — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:33:15 +0000

When Michael Pollack was offered the chance to ask Billy Joel a question at a Q&A recently, I’m not certain that it was the type of question to which Billy Joel is accustomed. Billy Joel’s response, and the subsequent performance, gave me chills and made me wish I had nerves of steel like Michael Pollack! [...]

Will 'Former Members' Join Journey For 40th Anniversary Concert?

Steve Wiley — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:44:10 +0000

Keyboardist Jonathan Cain commented, “I can’t really say much right now, but if we can get that to happen, that would be” ...