Explore the Northeast Louisiana Music Trail in Ouachita Parish
The Northeast Louisiana Music Trail, founded by Enoch’s Pub and Café, honors musical legends that have performed throughout northeast Louisiana and hometowns of artists that shaped them into who they are today when they take the stage to perform.
Enoch Doyle Jeter, who is locally known as “Doyle," is the director of the Northeast Louisiana Music Trail that honors musicians on a smaller scale. In a little over four years, the music trail has evolved into 28 markers that are set in 12 parishes. Organizers of the music trail unveiled its first marker in January 2022. Doyle wanted to make people aware of the musical talent throughout the region and get people to recognize that musicians are artists.
Every marker has an event that surrounds the featured artist. It ranges between concerts, lectures, small events, large events and invitation only events.
On the next road trip to Monroe-West Monroe, visitors can place these ten Ouachita Parish markers on their itineraries to visit sites where musical artists from the past and present performed.
Markers in Ouachita Parish
Enoch's Pub & Café (Marker Number 16)
"An Irish Pub With a Louisiana Attitude"
A family owned & operated business founded on St. Patrick's Day 1980 by Enoch Doyle & Yvette Jeter. Known internationally for live music & comradery among patrons, Enoch's legacy lives on. A toast to all who have passed through its doors. Sláinte!
Marker is at or near this postal address: 507 Louisville Ave, Monroe LA 71201, United States of America
Fant-Ewing Coliseum (Marker Number 22)
Opened in 1971, the Coliseum & events surrounding Spring Fever hosted these performers: Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, Sha Na Na, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Chicago, Kenny Rogers, and Ray Charles.
Marker is at or near this postal address: 4099 Northeast Dr, Monroe LA 71203, United States of America
Ivory Joe Hunter (Marker Number 15)
1911-1974
"The Baron of Boogie"
Ivory Joe, a legendary pianist & prolific singer-songwriter was born in Kirbyville, TX. Hunter made Monroe, LA. his family's home for 3 decades, all the while writing some of his best known tunes.
Marker is at or near this postal address: 1051 Chennault Park Dr, Monroe LA 71203, United States of America
The Monroe Civic Center Arena (Marker Number 9)
Opened in 1967 & over the years has hosted some of the most important artists in music & theater history, including:
Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, Prince, Ike & Tina Turner, B.B. King, Jerry Lee Lewis, Jackson 5, Johnny Cash, The Temptations, Four Tops and Loretta Lynn.
Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 Lea Joyner Memorial Expy, Monroe LA 71201, United States of America.
The Savoy Ballroom (Marker Number 13)
Built in 1929 the Miller-Roy Building, a vibrant hub for Monroe's African American owned business community, was also home to the illustrious Savoy Ballroom, as a stop on the renowned "Chitlin Circuit".
Marker is at or near this postal address: 1001 Desiard St, Monroe LA 71201, United States of America.
Alton Howard (Marker Number 21)
1925-2006
Born on a farm in Rocky Branch, LA. Alton Hardy Howard served in WW II before making a home for his family in West Monroe. Though a successful business man, his passion for music followed him all of his days.
Marker is at or near this postal address: 3201 North 7th Street, West Monroe LA 71291, United States of America.
Doug Duffey (Marker Number 18)
"I didn't choose the Blues, the Blues chose me." Born 1950 Monroe, LA. Member of the Louisiana, NELA & National Blues Halls of Fame. As a Capitol, EMI, Warner & Motown recording artist, he has headlined festivals & music venues worldwide. Doug Duffey has written songs for, performed & recorded with George Clinton, Bernie Worrell, P-Funk, Rare Earth, Keith Richards, Nicky Hopkins, Lil' Queenie, Marcia Ball, Maceo Parker, Jerry Beach, Dan Sumner...
Marker is at or near this postal address: 140 Arkansas Road, West Monroe LA 71291, United States of America.
The Twin City Jamboree (Marker Number 14)
1953 – 1970
Popular with musicians & audiences alike, the Twin City Jamboree was held Saturday nights on this site, home to the old Ouachita Valley Fairgrounds. Began by partners Alex L. Myatt, Jack Hollingsworth, Loy Wallace, Sam Davis, and Eddie Deloach & Fulton Mobley.
Marker is at or near this postal address: 901 Ridge Avenue, West Monroe LA 71291, United States of America.
Webb Pierce (Marker Number 3)
West Monroe, LA.
1921-1991
As a major recording artist and performer, Michael Webb Pierce had 13 number one hits & 42 top ten singles. He was a headliner on the Louisiana Hayride, Grand Ole Opry & concert venues nation wide. Webb's hits included "Wondering", "There Stands the Class", "Slowly" and "In the Jailhouse Now". He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2001.
Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 Trenton St, West Monroe LA 71291, United States of America.
Honoring the Area’s African-American Musicians & Legendary Music Venues (Marker Number 28)
Odis Jackson, Mighty Sam McClain, Earl Duke, Sister Pearlee Toliver, Penola Caesar, Ernie Miles, Toussaint McCall, Barbara West, Norman West, Richwood High School Marching Band, Mary Griffin, Reggie P, Blind Joe Reynolds, Ernie Johnson, Albert Moore, Leroy Marshall, Rudy Toombs, Fred Anderson, Robert Slim Finley, Tawanna Tarvin and Ivory Joe Hunter.
Marker is at or near this postal address: 217 Martin Luther King Drive, Richwood, LA, 71203 United States of America.
These ten markers in Ouachita Parish are ready to get placed on the personal map for road trip planners looking for some musical history!
