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Young Band Nation

Justin Morris June 20, 2019 Comments Off on Young Band Nation

By Justin Morris “Now, you played hard in here, people, and I am proud of every last stinking one of you. So, let’s just give this everything we got. We may fall on our

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Panorama Music House

Justin Morris April 4, 2019 Comments Off on Panorama Music House

331 Broad St., Lake Charles • 602-6343 The Local Grubscape • By Justin Morris  I like to wait until the shine has worn off the proverbial apple before I go and check out a

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We Love You, Pumpkin

Justin Morris March 7, 2019 Comments Off on We Love You, Pumpkin

A Farewell To Brian Moore By Justin Morris It’s never easy for members of any community to say goodbye to one of their own. For the Southwest Louisiana music community, in many ways, it

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1910 Restaurant & Wine Bar

Justin Morris February 21, 2019 Comments Off on 1910 Restaurant & Wine Bar

949 Ryan St. • Lake Charles, LA The Local Grubscape • By Justin Morris It was a beautiful Southwest Louisiana day. It was so beautiful, in fact, that it was genuinely scary. Nature had

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Botsky’s

Justin Morris February 8, 2019 Comments Off on Botsky’s

104 W. Pujo St. • Lake Charles • 491-1155 The Local Grubscape • By Justin Morris It’s strange to me to think that Botsky’s Premium Hot Dogs has only been a part of the

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Pappy’s Bar And Grill

Justin Morris January 24, 2019 Comments Off on Pappy’s Bar And Grill

2627 Ryan St., Lake Charles, 436-2813 The Local Grubscape • By Justin Morris For as many times as I have sat at this copper-top bar, it seems a lifetime since I last saw it.

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Hey Mickey!

Justin Morris January 24, 2019 Comments Off on Hey Mickey!

Mickey Smith, Jr.: Grammy Nominated Sax Mam, Music Teacher, & Children’s Book Author Story By Justin Morris  •  Photos By Elizabeth Medwick You know, I didn’t come from an explicitly musical family. I was

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Zephyr: Another Venue For Downtown Lake Charles

Justin Morris December 21, 2018 Comments Off on Zephyr: Another Venue For Downtown Lake Charles

Been Wondering What Will Become Of The Old Luna Live? Let’s Ask Scott McInnis By Justin Morris Earlier this year, I told you a story that was supposed to be about the end of

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Classic Vibe

Justin Morris December 6, 2018 Comments Off on Classic Vibe

The Panorama Music House: Coming Soon To Downtown Jay Ecker’s Got A Brand New Bag By Justin Morris I’ve worn many a hat over the years. I’ve booked and managed entertainment for a casino,

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2 Good Sandwiches

Justin Morris December 6, 2018 Comments Off on 2 Good Sandwiches

1405 Gerstner Memorial Dr., Lake Charles •  564-5162 The Local Grubscape • By Justin Morris A few months ago, I happened to find myself with a specific hankering for some BBQ, and I decided

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