By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Beats
Aug 1st, 2021
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article by Vanelis Rivera | photography by Andrew Bailey In the midst of guitar wielding, drum stick-laden, bass picking, piano playing, and horn blowing musicians in any given local performance, it’s easy to spot the six foot, curly-haired player with a fiddle resting on his left collar bone while h...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Beats
Jun 30th, 2021
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At 57, Monty Russell has developed a signature look fitting for a guitarist who plays country, gospel, and bluegrass. He often elects to wearing denim on denim, a Stetson Open Road 10x Straw Cowboy Hat, and black boots to finish it off. As a spirited man and an even livelier musician, Monty has colle...
By Nathan Coker
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Jun 30th, 2021
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STORY OF INTERNMENT, EXCHANGE AND ALLEGIANCE Wes Wesselhoeft’s life is a testament to the resilience of the American spirit. His parents taught him pride in his country, and even when separated from American soil, he found his way back home and dedicated his life to protecting the place he holds dea...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Artist
Jun 30th, 2021
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Born to be a Blacksmith, Goodson knew he was going to take up the trade long before he even had the tools or knowledge to do it. Photograph by Kelly Moore Clark \\ Article by Starla Gatson It wouldn’t be surprising if the image that popped into your head after reading the word “blacksmith” was of [&...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Icon
Jun 30th, 2021
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Have you ever thought what it would be like to grow up surrounded by family and friends, immersed in your own country’s culture and traditions, and then to leave all of that to come to a new country to begin an entirely new life? Dr. Soheir “Sue” Nawas knows exactly what that is like. In […]...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Eats
Jun 30th, 2021
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When it comes to local food establishments like 2Dudes Brew & Que, there is so much more beyond the menu. From a food truck beginning, this local smokehouse continues to evolve and overcome. article by VANELIS RIVERA / photography by KELLY MOORE CLARK The ambiance at 2Dudes Brew & Que is ...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Icon
May 28th, 2021
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article by GEORGIANN POTTS photographs by KELLY MOORE CLARK This month we celebrate fathers, those men who represent strength, love, and commitment to family. ULM football coach Terry Bowden, now a father and a grandfather himself, is also the son of a very famous American sports figure, Bobby Bowden...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Artist
May 28th, 2021
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ARTICLE BY STARLA GATSON and PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK Perhaps you know the recently-wed Shoemaker by her maiden name, Groce, and the business she owns and operates called Unveiled Radiance. This year marks her tenth as a business owner and photographer, a milestone she herself can’t believe s...
By Nathan Coker
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May 28th, 2021
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STYLED BY TAYLOR BENNETT AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK FLORALS PROVIDED BY CARLSTEDT’S MONROE Find your perfect palette and then everything else falls in place. Think of your favorite piece of art, a special memory from childhood, a textile from travel and let that dictate your color inspirati...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Beats
May 28th, 2021
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From bedroom guitarist to believing “the sky’s the limit,” Josh Love isn’t just moving his fingers around his guitar, he’s seeking to communicate the message that music is life. article by VANELIS RIVERA and photographs by ANDREW BAILEY Josh Love was only a few minutes behind schedule when he walked ...
