# Event Details

- **Event Name**: LEAD BELLY: A Night of Celebration & Music
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: 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.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/shreveport/lead-belly-a-night-of-celebration-and-music/200030776912346
- **Event Categories**: Music, Entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Shreveport
- **state**: LA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 6950 Fern Ave, Shreveport, LA, United States, Louisiana 71105
- **lat**: 32.44429
- **long**: -93.72991
- **full address**: 6950 Fern Ave, Shreveport, LA, United States, Louisiana 71105

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is LEAD BELLY: A Night of Celebration & Music being held?
  - **A:** LEAD BELLY: A Night of Celebration & Music takes place on Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 pm at 6950 Fern Ave, Shreveport, LA, United States, Louisiana 71105.
- **Q**: Who is organizing LEAD BELLY: A Night of Celebration & Music?
  - **A:** LEAD BELLY: A Night of Celebration & Music is organized by Frank's LIVE.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** LEAD BELLY: A Night of Celebration & Music is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Shreveport, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If LEAD BELLY: A Night of Celebration & Music sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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