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Discover and Celebrate Southwest Louisiana's Local Musicians

Music Brings People Together 🎶

Whether on a road trip with friends or enjoying a quiet evening, music has a unique power to connect us. It evokes joy, nostalgia, reflection, and the irresistible urge to dance. Louisiana boasts a rich musical heritage, from Cajun fiddles and lively Zydeco to New Orleans jazz and soulful blues. In Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana, exceptional local talent thrives. If you haven't explored it yet, you're in for an authentic treat.

Discover and Celebrate Southwest Louisiana s Local Musicians

Access Local Music Anytime, Anywhere

Even without live venues at full capacity, Southwest Louisiana's musicians continue to share their craft online. KPLC, KLLR Radio, and Visit Lake Charles are championing local artists through digital platforms. Visit Lake Charles has curated a Spotify playlist featuring music from and about Southwest Louisiana—constantly updated. Suggest additions by emailing amanning@visitlakecharles.org.

Visit Lake Charles Spotify Playlist

Music from or about Southwest Louisiana.

KPLC

Arts advocate Amie Herbert has partnered with KPLC to feature local musicians via "Quaran-Tunes." Enjoy home-recorded videos on KPLC’s Facebook page and website, keeping the music alive during challenging times.

KLLR.FM

Discover and Celebrate Southwest Louisiana s Local Musicians

Launched by musician supporter Chad Moreno, KLLR.Radio offers a global streaming platform for independent and unsigned artists. It's free for artists seeking exposure and a treasure trove for listeners. As of April 2020, it features over 50 artists and 350+ tracks. Tune in via website, iOS/Android apps, or Alexa-enabled devices.

  • FB: https://www.facebook.com/kllrradio/
  • Web: https://kllr.fm
  • iOS App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kllr-radio/id1152513540?ls=1
  • Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.radioco.h4de2490
  • Alexa Skill: https://www.amazon.com/dp/product/B07MG3YMK8
     
Push Venue

Discover and Celebrate Southwest Louisiana s Local Musicians

PushVenue.com enables musicians to live stream performances and receive tips from fans, born from the need during COVID-19. As venues reopen, it will evolve to host produced events, expanding reach for artists and locations," said Moreno.

FB: https://www.facebook.com/pushvenue/
Web: https://pushvenue.com

Experience Southwest Louisiana's vibrant music scene from home and stay connected to our local talent!

 

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