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For the 3rd consecutive year, Frank's LIVE is thrilled to host, The "Wake for Lead Belly" a special evening celebrating the music of international music legend and local son, Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter, known throughout the world as, "The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll." The evening will be hosted by "The Friends of Lead Belly," local musicians Danny Wilder, Kathryn Hobgood Ray, Ted Lindsay & Lane Bayliss and feature other special guests... stay tuned for updates!
The "Wake for Lead Belly" is the night before the annual "Lead Belly Graveside Jam" that will take place October 17, 2026 from 12-1pm in the cemetery behind The Shiloh Baptist Church 10395 Blanchard-Latex Rd, Mooringsport, LA 71060-9150, where Leadbelly has rested since his passing in 1949.
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6950 Fern Ave, Shreveport, LA, United States, Louisiana 71105
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