Issue Articles
Fest Focus: Clarence “Frogman” Henry
When asked if he’d been performing much of late, the affable Clarence Henry—who is one of the few artists performing at the Festival and the Ponderosa Stomp, replied, “I haven’t had time because of all the awards I’ve been receiving.” Henry listed a Big Easy Award, two awards from the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame (including a lifetime achievement award) and being honored by the Rhythm and Blues Foundation.
Best of the Beat Lifetime Achievement in Music Business Award: Stan Lewis
Unbeknownst to many, for nearly three decades Shreveport was known as “The Record Center of the South.” The man who was single-handedly responsible for Shreveport earning that designation was Stan […]
