HENRY TURNER JR'S
LISTENING ROOM HERITAGE MUSEUM
NOW OPEN THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY NIGHTS FROM 8PM TO MIDNIGHT.
HISTORY
Henry Turner Jr. established Henry Turner Jr.s’ Listening Room in 2014. The venue was originally open every Thursday from 8:00pm to midnight. Now it is open three days a week on Friday and Saturdays, as well. It is dedicated to promoting and introducing new and original musical talent. It is a place where the stars of tomorrow are made! Since opening local, regional and national touring acts have graced the stage. Each show has multiple performers and closes with a headline performance by Henry Turner Jr. & Flavor. Admission is $10.00.
Includes a Soul Food side dish.
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Currently the room has cultivated Henry Turner Jr.'s Listening Room All-Stars. These performers include Motivational and Spokenword artist 'Nspire, Blues rapper Lee Tyme, R&B singer Xavie Shorts, and Louisiana singer/songwriter Larry "LZ" Dillon, along with comedian Eddie Cool. Some or all of these performers may participate on any given week.
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Local acts have included Smokehouse Porter and Miss Mamie, the ‘thinking man’s drinking band,’ The Rakers, former American Idol contestant Mikey Duran, singer/songwriter Anna Byers, saxophonist St. Frantic, Ameal Cameron and more...
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Regional acts have included Orleans Records’ Carlo Ditta and American poet John Sinclair, Louisiana Red Hot Records' Lilli Lewis and Noisewater, with national touring acts
Skylar, (former X-Factor contestant) and New York City's blues band Brewster Moonface.
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Friday shows feature music from touring acts around the country, a fish fry and sometimes undiscovered bands. Admission is $10.00.
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Saturday night features live acoustic performances by Henry Turner Jr. and Special Guests. Admission is $10.00 and includes a Soul Food side dish.
Henry Turner Jr.'s Listening Room is smoke free. No alcohol is served, just sodas and water, so all ages are welcome to attend.
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