Music scene · Eastwood

The Caddo Parish suburban community of Eastwood, LA, shapes its modest music life. Farming-community church choirs, school band events, and occasional barroom country sets reflect its roots. Musicians from the Shreveport and Bossier City area drive in for local gigs.

Performers in Eastwood work with the modest venues the town has available. Church fellowship halls and American Legion halls host recitals and dances, with the high school auditorium used for larger events. Most events are local, with occasional Shreveport and Bossier City visitors.

The performers heard around Eastwood are usually local or regional, with occasional visitors from the Shreveport and Bossier City music community.

New musicians in Eastwood should check the community center bulletin board and join the school music program. A nearby college music department can provide lessons and connections. Small shows at restaurants and Legion halls lay the groundwork locally.