SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - An exciting lineup of amazing jazz and blues talents has been announced for this year’s Highland Jazz and Blues Festival.
The Highland Area Partnership announced the 21st Annual Highland Jazz and Blues Festival for 2025. The event is scheduled for Sept. 13 at Columbia Park in Shreveport’s Historic Highland neighborhood.
The free-to-attend festival will showcase memorable musical performances on three different stages, a children’s area, pet area, artisans, food trucks, and more.
Opens in new windowThe Line-up
Pavilion Stage
- 10:00 a.m. - Buddy Flett
- 11:30 a.m. - Doug Duffy and BADD
- 1:00 p.m. - Josh Madden and his Blues Brothers Tribute Band
- 2:30 p.m. - Curtis Mills Collective
- 4:30 p.m. - Kenny Neal and his Big 7 Piece Band
Gazebo Stage
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- 10:30 a.m. - Everett Street Jazz
- 11:30 a.m. - Daniel Scott Quintet
- 1:30 p.m. - Stilettos
- 3:00 p.m. - Floyd Grigsby and the 5GK Band
- 4:30 p.m. - The Shreveport Bone Society
Inspiration Stage
- 10:15 a.m. - Creswell Blazin’ Beatz
- 10:45 a.m. - Benton High School Jazz Band
- 11:45 p.m. - Bossier Parish Schools Talented Arts Program
- 1:15 p.m. - Caddo Parish Schools Talented Arts Program
- 2:45 p.m. - Lady Chops
- 4:15 p.m. - North Desoto Middle School Jazz Band
More than 70 food and artisan vendors will also be on site. Additionally, hands on activities will be available from local nonprofits.
A free shuttle service will be sponsored by BOM and will run continuously throughout the day.
The chosen artist for this year’s poster design is DaMetrius Haggery, a CCTC Media Arts & Advertising Design senior at Northwood High School.
“DaMetrius is one of those rare seniors who is mature well beyond his years. He always is inquisitive about learning new design skills and coming up with unique ideas. In the last 2 years here at CCTC, he has grown so much by obtaining multiple design certifications and completing quite an array of interesting design pieces for his portfolio. DaMetrius plans on attending BPCC in the fall and majoring in Communication Media,” said Michelle Lindholm, CCTC Media Arts & Advertising Design instructor.
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The poster design originated from a historical jazz night club setting that includes various blue tones and spotlighting jazz musicians. Haggerty was presented with $500 for his work on the official poster.
“The board of directors and myself are very proud of the lineup and poster artwork for the 21st Highland Jazz and Blues Festival,” said Emerie Eck Holtzclaw, executive director. “This festival is for the community, by the community, which makes it a wonderful experience for everyone in attendance.”
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