The Little Shop of Music

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

Sad day.

08/24/2026

08/23/2026

📣Announcing the Inaugural Buddy Flett Emerging Musician Award

The Highland Jazz and Blues Festival is proud to announce the inaugural Buddy Flett Emerging Musician Award, honoring the life and legacy of beloved musician and friend Buddy Flett. This new award celebrates the next generation of talent by recognizing an outstanding student guitarist from Caddo, Bossier, or DeSoto Parish who embodies the passion, dedication, and soulful artistry Buddy brought to every note he played.🎸

This award is open to student musicians in grades 6–12, the award invites applicants to share their musical journey — how long they’ve played, the styles of music that move them, how they’ve honed their craft, and the instruments that help them find their voice. A letter of recommendation from a teacher or mentor rounds out the application, reflecting the same spirit of mentorship and community that defined Buddy’s own musical life.

The winner will be announced at the Highland Jazz and Blues Festival on Saturday, September 19, immediately following the Tribute to Buddy Flett performance, and will be presented with a brand-new guitar donated by Shreveport Music Co.🎶

This award isn’t just a recognition — it’s a continuation of Buddy Flett’s legacy, ensuring his influence lives on in the young musicians who pick up a guitar and dare to make it sing.

💻To submit the application, video, and letter of recommendation, visit here: https://forms.gle/xHUomEHPcxETfrLt8

❓For more information, visit https://www.highlandjazzandblues.org/buddy-flett-emerging-musician-award

08/22/2026

08/20/2026

TLSOM Listening Session “Now That’s What I Call 80s” at The Little Shop Of Music in