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• INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Only 3 deputies assigned to work security at event where gunfire broke out, killing teen Play Video

  December 4, 2023 2:07 PM

  PORT HUDSON - Though 10 deputies were originally requested to provide security at a concert and ATV trail ride in Port Hudson over the weekend, the organizer scaled back that request and only three deputies were brought in to work it. The WBRZ Investigative Unit has learned that the... more »

• ZZ Top, Lynyrd Skynyrd to play Cajundome in April

  October 30, 2023 12:47 PM

  LAFAYETTE - Classic rockers ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd have announced a spring tour date that will bring the bands' co-headlining tour to Lafayette. “The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour” is set to visit the Cajundome April 19, 2024, with special guest Black Stone Cherry. Tickets go on... more »

• Officials investigating BR man's drowning at Florida music festival; organizers release statement days later

  March 7, 2023 4:16 PM

  OKEECHOBEE, Fla. - Friends and family members are looking for answers after a man from Baton Rouge died at a popular music festival over the weekend. The Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office confirmed to WBRZ that investigators were looking into the apparent drowning, which happened sometime between late Friday night... more »

• New Orleans mayor responds to criticism over confrontation at concert

  June 20, 2022 12:27 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell said she was trying to break up a fight when she got into a confrontation filmed at a concert over the weekend. The video, which prompted backlash on social media, shows Cantrell arguing with a woman in a restroom at the... more »

• Garth Brooks fans roll up early for a party before the party Play Video

  April 30, 2022 2:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE - As Garth Brooks takes over Tiger Stadium, fans are "rollin'" in, "movin' with the motion of a melody." Hours before the concert, the parking lots were looking like a typical game day. "It's a good chance to tailgate like it's football season," tailgater Patrick Ingraffia said.... more »

• Interview: Garth Brooks on upcoming spring concert at Tiger Stadium Play Video

  December 9, 2021 6:47 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The capital area is ready to welcome Garth Brooks to Tiger Stadium for his April 30 concert, and the country music star is more than ready to return to Baton Rouge. Brooks joined WBRZ's morning news show, 2une In , on Thursday morning at 6:15 a.m.... more »

• La. rapper Boosie arrested after allegedly inciting chaos at Atlanta concert

  October 13, 2021 6:34 PM

  ATLANTA - Louisiana-based rapper Boosie Badazz was arrested this week after he allegedly stormed the stage during a concert featuring several other rap artists. WSB-TV reports the rapper, whose real name is Torrence Hatch, ran on stage during the "Legendz of the Streetz" show at State Farm Arena on... more »

• Zydeco musician shot during concert at Louisiana Mud Fest

  July 31, 2021 5:30 PM

  COLFAX - A zydeco musician and a teenager were both shot at Louisiana Mud Fest on Friday night. The Grant Parish Sheriff's Office said multiple people were shooting into the crowd. Deputies arrested two people with guns that jumped onto the running boards of a vehicle trying to leave.... more »

• Live music is back in a big way Play Video

  June 5, 2021 11:54 PM

  GONZALES - Hundreds of music lovers showed up for Saturday night's Cajun Country Jam at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales, and many of the fans hadn't attended a live show in over a year. "I'm just glad to get back to normal," Madison Rushing told WBRZ. The... more »

• Cajun Country Jam kicks off in Gonzales, draws large crowds Play Video

  June 5, 2021 7:58 PM

  ASCENSION PARISH - The Cajun Country Jam, one of Ascension Parish's largest in-person events to take place since Louisiana's COVID-19 reopening, kicked off Saturday, June 5. Crowds were not required to wear masks, but some guests donned the face coverings despite the relaxed regulations. On Saturday afternoon, prior... more »

• Florida concert offers vaccinated guests nearly $900 discount on tickets

  May 28, 2021 6:44 AM

  TAMPA BAY, Florida - Around the country, local governments and business owners have been thinking up creative ways to promote COVID-19 vaccinations in their communities. In Florida , music-lovers were encouraged to get vaccinated when a concert promoter announced an over $900 discount on concert tickets for vaccinated individuals.... more »

• Bayou Country Superfest: Where will it go? Play Video

  August 4, 2016 8:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Since the announcement of Bayou Country Superfest not being held at Tiger Stadium for the next two years, many are questioning where it will go? Tiger Stadium will undergo off-season renovations to concession stands, bathrooms and other areas of the stadium, according to LSU Athletics. Joe... more »

• Jazz Fest kicks off Friday in New Orleans

  April 22, 2016 8:58 AM

  NEW ORLEANS- The 47th annual New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival begins on Friday. This year's festival features headline performances from artists such as Snoop Dogg, Nick Jonas, The Red Hot Chili Peppers and Steely Dan. The artists will perform over two weekends from April 22-24 and April 29-May... more »