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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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