West Monroe in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
The Twin City Jamboree
— Northeast Louisiana Music Trail —
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, March 28, 2024
1. Twin City Jamboree Marker
1953 - 1970
The Twin City Jamboree
Popular with musicians & audiences alike, the Twin City Jamboree was held Saturday nights on this site, home to the old Ouachita Valley Fairgrounds. Began by partners Alex L. Myatt, Jack Hollingsworth, Loy Wallace, Sam Davis, Eddie Deloach & Fulton Mobley, it showcased country & bluegrass talent including legends Ray Price, Jerry Lee Lewis, James Burton, Martha Carson, Merle Kilgore & Johnny Horton!
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Also featured were regional stars: Alex L. Myatt, Jack Hollingsworth, Duane "Chubby” Stewart, "Doc” Savage, Loy Wallace, Al Jordan, Wilford Ray, Fred Beavers, Alice Faye (Myatt), Bruce Allen, Ed Sawyer, Billy Camp & Beverly, James Hutchins Bryan Ritter, Sam Hawthorne, Bob Preddy, Tim Johnson, "Scooter” Howard, Grandma Tharp, Wilbur Duke, Jan Murphy, Billy Ledbetter, Bobby Bridger, David Craighead, Joe Burton, Gene Stewart, Billy Booth, Annette Cupit, "Howdy” Edwards, Joe Barmore. "Happy” Hibbard, Laymon Godwin, Wayne Cox, Malvin Ellington, James Pastel & many more....
Erected by Northeast Louisiana Music Trail. (Marker Number 14.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1953.
Location. 32°
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Trenton (approx. 0.9 miles away); Monroe Residential Historic District (approx. 1.2 miles away); Restoration Park (approx. 1.6 miles away); Site of First City Hall of West Monroe (approx. 1.9 miles away); Enoch's Pub & Café (approx. 2 miles away); Webb Pierce (approx. 2.1 miles away); Don Juan Filhiol Historic Preservation District (approx. 2.2 miles away); Art Alley (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Monroe.
More about this marker. Located at the current West Monroe Civic Center
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, March 28, 2024
2. Twin City Jamboree Marker
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, March 28, 2024
3. The Twin City Jamboree Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2024, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 49 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 2, 2024, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
