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21/11/2025

LSU’s New Contract: Simple, Savage, and Fool Proof

LSU has burned through more than $100 million in buyouts over the past 30 years. Checks cashed. Coaches gone. Fans furious. So now? They’ve come up with a contract that’s bulletproof. Fool proof. Tiger proof.

Win a game? You get $100k.
Lose a game? You owe LSU $20k.
Beat Bama? The AD buys you a lot lizard for the evening, courtesy of the boosters.
Beat Georgia? Free buffets at the nearest Sizzler for you and the fam.
Get beat by Bama? You’re flogged 50 times in front of Mike the Tiger.
Lose to Bama, Georgia, A&M, and Texas in the same season? LSU fans feed you to Mike the Tiger. Literally.

Simple. Elegant. Brutal. A contract fitting for the next skipper of Death Valley. And finally—a money saver in the end.

Because in Baton Rouge, it’s not about buyouts. It’s about blood, sweat, and Tiger stripes. And if you can’t handle that? You don’t belong in Death Valley.

So will it be Lane Kiffin, Steve Sark or Jerry Glanville?

AE Radio. The Army of 1. The satire of the scene.

21/11/2025

Friday Night Lights, Friday Night Reality (This time on Thursday)

Last night was brutal. A Mt. Pleasant player went down hard. Game cancelled with 1:20 left, South Oak Cliff up 46–7. Horrible scene. Prayers for Jordan Tarrant and his family. But this isn’t just about one injury. This is about the system.

Texas high school football is a beast. And I’ve been tracking it for six years—especially the small-town grind. I’ve seen Terry Bussey glide through a hole the size of a paper slit, get pinned on the 1, then break a 99-yard run like he was strolling Central Park eating ice cream. I’ve seen Duncanville ISD, South Oak Cliff Golden Bears, Longview ISD, Carthage Bulldog Athletics, Kilgore Bulldogs Football, Timpson ISD, Joaquin ISD— powerhouses, dynasties, Cinderella runs. I’ve seen the best of the best.

But I’ve also seen the worst. Teams going down 63–0 in the second quarter. Kids getting hurt...not intentionally, but inevitably. Because the competition is getting bigger, faster, stronger. And some of these rosters are filled with kids who got tired of band practice and decided to “give football a shot.” 1–9 records. Fluke wins. Forfeits. And somehow they sneak into the playoffs. Fourth in the district. Drawing Allen. Drawing Bussey. Drawing Duncanville. Drawing Carthage. Longview. Kilgore. Drawing blood.

It’s dangerous. It’s stupid. It’s greedy. The love of money and the checks cashing are putting kids at risk. And for what? A playoff bracket that’s bloated beyond reason.

We need to talk about this. We need to scale it back. Because some teams just don’t belong on the same field. Not in the regular season. Not in the playoffs. Not when the stakes are this high and the bodies are this fragile.

Texas high school football is sacred. But greed is turning it into a meat grinder. And last night was proof.

21/11/2025

BREAKING NEWS - BOSSIER CITY: The Rodeo Got Ghosted
The 2025 National Black Rodeo Finals was supposed to light up Brookshire Grocery Arena (CenturyLink) this weekend. Saturday, November 22nd, 2025. Big stage. Big crowd. Big energy.

But now? It’s been pushed. Rescheduled. Moved down the road to Saturday, January 10th, 2026.

Why? Because of potential exposure to equine herpesvirus 1 (EHV-1). Yeah, their horses have herpes. Gross. And this virus isn’t just a punchline—it can wreck a horse’s respiratory, reproductive, and nervous systems. So for safety, the whole show had to hit pause.

The riders, the fans, the scene...it all waits. The arena goes dark for now. But the Finals will ride again in January.

AE Radio. We don’t sugarcoat. We report the scene.

21/11/2025

Typical Shreveport/Bossier..

21/11/2025

20/11/2025

You Didn’t See Us Coming. But We’re Already Here.
Are we showing up in your timeline unexpectedly? Yeah. That’s our AI drivers in the cloud, tickling your feet as they hang off the bed.

Numbers climbing without changing a damn thing? That’s our AI models doing what they were built to do...push the platform while we work, while we eat, while we saw logs.

More reach. More exposure. More views. More everything. That’s not luck. That’s real-world application of AI. Models we built from scratch. Models we deployed into what we now call ArtNet.

And yeah...we’re building more. More specific models. Models that dive deeper into what we’re creating. Infrastructure. Foundation. A digital backbone the entire Arklatex scene can stand on.

Artists. Bands. Fans. Venues. Advertisers. Everyone benefits.

And no politics. No hatred. No bickering. No dick measuring contests...cause I would lose.

Just music. Just freedom. Just a revolution.

AE Radio. The Army of 1. The neural net of many.

20/11/2025

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Friday November 21st

Shreveport/Bossier

Beaux Atkins @ East Ridge Country Club in Shreveport – 5 PM
Robin Vosbury @ El Mariachi in Bossier – 5:30 PM
Live Music at Low Key @ St. Luke’s Methodist Church in Shreveport – 5:30 PM
Sonny & Ryan @ Ralph & Kacoo’s in Bossier – 6 PM
Live Music @ Ramirez Mexican in Bossier – 6 PM
DJ ReadyROC @ Louisiana Downs Casino in Bossier – 6 PM
DJ Night @ Pilot Haughton Casino – 6 PM
Speakeasy Night @ Ki’ Mexico in Shreveport
Charlotte’s Web Band @ Nicky’s Louisiana Downs in Bossier – 6:30 PM
Zac Hatton @ The Market Restaurant in Shreveport – 6:30 PM
Side FX @ Hurricane Alley LIVE in Bossier – 7 PM
Daniel Scott & Friends @ The Noble Savage in Shreveport – 8 PM
Crowd @ 1931 Lounge inside Horseshoe Casino in Bossier – 8 PM
David Deaton & Friends @ Bear’s in Shreveport – 8 PM
Backseat Heroes & Night to Forget @ PBR Bar inside Live Casino in Bossier – 8 PM
The Barksdale Bubble Band @ Frank’s Pizza in Shreveport – 8 PM
Hands On @ Sports & Social inside Live Casino in Bossier – 8 PM
Gumbo Delux Band @ Sam’s Town Casino in Shreveport – 8 PM
Open Mic Comedy @ The Tiki Bar & Grill in Shreveport
Veaux Mack of Soul Grooves @ West End Throttle Bar in Shreveport – 9 PM
The Lady Brooks: 10 Year Drag Anniversary Show @ The Korner Lounge in Shreveport – 10 PM

Minden/Ruston, La

Bo Smith @ El Jimador in Minden, La – 6 PM
Live Music @ La Fogata Mexican Grill in Arcadia, La – 6 PM
Live Music @ Rhett’s Tails & Shells in Farmerville, La – 6 PM
Samuel Wise @ K & M in Farmerville, La – 7 PM
Jesse Rawlinson @ The Local in Ruston, La – 7 PM
Dauzat St. Marie @ Sundown Tavern in Ruston, La – 9 PM

Natchitoches/Many, La

Kelli Roberts Band @ Natchitoches Christmas Festival – 6 PM
After Work Vibez @ Toledo Benderz – Doors open at 3 PM

Longview/Marshall/Jefferson/East Texas

Downtown Live @ Heritage Plaza in Longview – 5 PM
Low D @ Fresh by Brookshire’s in Longview – 6 PM
Sammy Brasher @ GX Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar in Longview – 7 PM
Heath Walker @ Crossing Creeks Country Club in Longview – 7 PM
DJ All Night @ The REO Palm Isle in Longview (Ladies & bull rides free. Not rides from ladies you weirdo)
Caleb Boles & Red Feather Tribe @ Cargo TX in Longview – 7:30 PM
Karaoke Friday’s @ Circle M Crawfish in Big Sandy, Tx – 7:30 PM

Texarkana/Southwest Arkansas

Mobetta Band @ La Fogata Bar & Grill in Texarkana – 6 PM
Christo Escalante @ Rancho Seco Steakhouse in Mt. Pleasant, Tx – 6 PM
Friday Night Magic @ MeepleCity Games in Texarkana – 6 PM
BlackStrap @ Mule Kick in Magnolia, Ar – 6 PM
Mark Owens & Del Rio Band @ Rocky Branch Social Center in Naples, Tx – 7 PM ($10)
Heather Linn & Jase Bryant @ Fat Jack’s Oyster Bar in Texarkana – 8 PM
Stevie Ray & the Deacon @ 1923 Banana Club in Texarkana – 7:30 PM
DJ Night @ Whiskey River Country in Texarkana – 9 PM

Tyler/Lindale/East Texas

Keith Rea @ Moody Family Wines in Bullard, Tx – 6 PM
Heather Nikole Harper @ Mercado’s in Tyler – 6 PM
Preston Barrett @ Tia Juanita’s in Henderson, Tx – 6:30 PM
Star Party (actual stars not our local stars) @ Tyler State Park (789 Park Road 16) in Tyler – 6:30 PM (Sciency stuff)
Sully Sullivan acoustic @ Pyke’s Crossroads in Winnsboro, Tx – 6:30 PM
The Tuxedo Cats @ Serenade Range Concert Venue in Whitehouse, Tx – 7 PM
The Mundays @ Manny’s Tex-Mex Café in Tyler – 7 PM
Karaoke with Dave @ Moore’s Store in Ben Wheeler, Tx
Libby Lane @ TXM Tyler – 7:30 PM
Kyle Sinkule @ The Forge Bar & Grill in Ben Wheeler, Tx
Taylor Branch & the Lone Star Ramblers @ TXM Lindale – 8 PM
Lee Mathis & Rio Wallace @ Bourbon West in Lindale, Tx – 9 PM
Flashback Fridays @ Brick’s Bar & Grill in Tyler – 9 PM

Nacogdoches/Center/Hemphill/Deep East, Tx

Larry Greer & the Shades of Blue @ The Fredonia Hotel in Nacogdoches, Tx – 6 PM
TBD @ Fredonia Brewery in Nacogdoches, Tx – 6:30 PM (Shali’s Indian Kitchen on Wheels on site)
Don Hayes @ Tia Juanita’s in Lufkin, Tx – 6:30 PM
A’na & Micah @ Madhatter Distillery in Nacogdoches, Tx – 7 PM
Karaoke @ LugNutz Bar in Nacogdoches, Tx – 8 PM
DJ Panda HTX @ Rodeo Disko in Lufkin, Tx


Saturday November 22nd

Shreveport/Bossier

Bossier City Farmers Market @ Pierre Bossier Mall – 9 AM
Flashback @ Back Alley Community Center in Grand Cane, La – 2 PM & 7 PM (two shows)
Iron & Oak: A Medieval Market @ The Squire After Dark (8039 Line Ave Suite 1B) in Shreveport – 3 PM to 8 PM
Live after 5 (live music) @ Brassica Farm in Stonewall, La – 5 PM
Heath Walker & the Stray Bullets @ Magnolia Health & Wellness Open House in Stonewall, La – 5 PM
Steven Russell & the Heart of R&B Band @ Louisiana Downs Casino in Bossier – 6 PM
ChickenHawk & Holy Witch @ The Seventh Tap in Shreveport – 6 PM
The Lovers @ Casa Cantina in Shreveport – 6 PM
State of September @ The Bar at Ridotto inside Live Casino in Bossier – 6 PM
Gabby Rae @ Casa Jimador in Shreveport – 6:30 PM
Live Music @ Ki’ Mexico in Shreveport – 6:30 PM
Michael DeArmond @ Sam’s Tavern in Bossier – 7 PM
Tyler Tillman @ PBR Bar inside Live Casino in Bossier – 7 PM
Message from Mercury @ Hurricane Alley LIVE in Bossier – 7 PM
Brderline Presents: Sweater Weather Soul featuring Dandre (The Boy), Shaniah & Lon, Deauntae, Q Major the Violenist, Redd James, Timera Clark and more @ The Capri Theater in Shreveport – 7 PM
Kody West with special guest and local powerhouse The Slurred Words @ Fondren’s Classic Cars & Guitars in Shreveport – 7:30 PM (doors open at 6 PM)
Familiars @ The Noble Savage in Shreveport – 8 PM
Black Ice @ Bayou Thunder in Shreveport – 8 PM
Crowd @ 1931 Lounge inside Horseshoe Casino in Bossier – 8 PM
Pat Mason & Bayou Boogie @ Bayou Daiquiri in Shreveport – 8 PM
Midland @ Margaritaville Casino in Bossier – 8 PM
Jimmy Lewis & 8 Second Ride @ Sam’s Town Casino in Shreveport – 8 PM
Soilent Green, RWake & WhetheR @ Bear’s in Shreveport – 9 PM
Chasin’ Benjamins @ Tiki Bar & Grill in Shreveport – 9 PM
Sweet Nay @ VIP Lounge on Greenwood Road in Shreveport – 9 PM ($10, doors open at 8 PM)

Minden/Ruston, La

Ruston Farmers Market @ 220 E Mississippi Ave in Ruston, La – 9 AM
Barrett Pepper @ ThirstyFarmer in Calhoun, La – 3 PM
Live Music @ Rhett’s Tails & Shells in Farmerville, La – 6:30 PM
Jordan Sheppard @ K & M in Farmerville, La – 7 PM

Longview/Marshall/Jefferson/East Texas

Longview Farmers Market @ 105 W Cotton St in Longview – 7:30 to 11:30 AM
Down-Home @ Lake Striker Restaurant & Marina in Reklaw, Tx – 6 PM
Martyn Popey @ Fresh by Brookshire’s in Longview – 6 PM
3AM Band @ Rowdy Creek Ranch in Gilmer, Tx – 6:30 PM
Melissa Epps @ GZ Asian Bistro in Longview – 7 PM
The Frio River Band @ Leon’s Steakhouse Saloon in Longview – 7 PM
Tailgate Poets @ Cargo TX in Longview – 7:30 PM
The Kirby’s @ The Mighty Crab in Longview – 7:30 PM
TEAZUR @ Poco Loco Bar & Grill in Gilmer, Tx – 8 PM
Clay Logan Band @ Circle M Crawfish in Big Sandy, Tx – 8 PM
Lee Mathis & the Brutally Handsome @ The Reo Palm Isle in Longview – 8 PM
SnakeBone @ Auntie Skinner’s Riverboat in Jefferson, Tx – 9 PM

Texarkana/Southwest Arkansas

Zach Squyres Band @ La Fogata Bar & Grill in Texarkana – 6 PM
Blade Petty, Donnie Dodson & Jesica Peacock Song Swap @ Rancho Seco Steakhouse in Mt. Pleasant, Tx – 6 PM
Morgan Bryant with BlackStrap @ Mule Kick in Magnolia, Ar – 7 PM
Outlaws & Law Dawgs @ Fat Jack’s Oyster Bar in Texarkana – 8 PM
Josh Lawrence Trio @ 1923 Banana Club in Texarkana – 8 PM
Dirt Road Troubadours @ Whiskey River Country in Texarkana – 10 PM

Tyler/Lindale/East Texas

Rose City Farmers Market @ ETX Brewing in Tyler – 8 AM
Patrick James @ The Grove in Tyler – 10:30 AM
Heather Nikole Harper @ Mercado’s in Tyler – 6 PM
Eve’s Road @ High Hill Resort in Arp, Tx – 6 PM
Trinity Shipp @ Foster’s Place Restaurant & Pub in Pickton, Tx – 6:30 PM
Dick Preston @ Tia Juanita’s in Henderson, Tx – 6:30 PM
The Tuxedo Cats @ Manny’s Tex-Mex Café in Tyler – 7 PM
Blue Bird – Tribute to Miranda Lambert & Traveller Stapleton Tribute @ Serenade Range Concert Venue in Whitehouse, Tx – 7 PM
Landon Hoffman @ The Forge Bar & Grill in Ben Wheeler, Tx – 7 PM ($10)
Kallen LaFitte @ Nuna’s Cajun in Palestine, Tx – 7 PM
Wesley Pruitt Band @ Moore’s Store in Ben Wheeler, Tx ($12 cover)
Jeremy Peyton @ TXM Tyler – 7:30 PM
Untold Story Band @ Brisket Love Barbecue in Lindale, Tx – 7:30 PM
Preston Barrett & the Haze @ Neon Moon Restaurant & Club in Yantis, Tx – 7:30 PM (wish him happy birthday!)
Radio Journey – A Tribute to Journey @ Red Rooster Icehouse in Hawkins, Tx – 7:30 PM
Ox Martin @ TXM Lindale – 8 PM
Rick Brown Band @ The Brass Star Club in Tyler – 8 PM
Davis Brothers Duo @ Sidekick’s Bar & Grill in Emory, Tx – 8 PM
Monty Tipps @ Canteen 2.0 in Sulphur Springs, Tx – 8 PM
Low D solo @ ETX Brewing in Tyler – 8:30 PM
Wes Jeans @ XL’N Pool Hall & Club in Tyler – 9 PM
Philip Griffin @ STS South Tyler Speakeasy – 9 PM

Nacogdoches/Center/Hemphill/Deep East, Tx

Nacogdoches Farmers Market @ 107 Pearl Street – 9 AM
JR Lightfoot Book Signing @ Grim’s Fiction in Nacogdoches, Tx – 11 AM to 4 PM
Andrew Toole @ Naca Valley Vineyard in Nacogdoches, Tx – 5:30 PM
Haylee Lewis, Wrights & Wrongs & All Shirts, No Pants! @ Fredonia Brewery in Nacogdoches, Tx – 6 PM (Chambers Smokehouse food truck on site)
Randy C Moore @ Tia Juanita’s in Lufkin, Tx – 6:30 PM
Live Jazz Band @ Aperitivo Café & Gelato in Nacogdoches, Tx – 6:30 PM
Daniel McMahon @ Madhatter Distillery in Nacogdoches, Tx – 7 PM
Dancing & Live Music @ VFW Nacogdoches – 7 PM ($10 cover)
Wayne Dylan @ Lost Frontier RV Park in Hemphill, Tx – 7:30 PM
Omenaje to the Trailers in the North @ Rodeo Disko in Lufkin, Tx – 8 PM
Bad Boy Leroy @ Maklemore’s Ale House & Bistro in Nacogdoches, Tx – 9 PM

20/11/2025

Tell me I’m wrong:
This area LOVES live music… right up until it’s time to actually show up.
Prove me wrong — who’s really supporting gigs out here?

19/11/2025

We Don’t Care About Your Awards. We Care About Movement.
We don’t care about your accolades. Your props. Your politics. We care about progression. Scene movement. Forward motion. That’s it.

We’re not here to argue. We’re here to build something that benefits everyone: Fans. Artists. Venues. Future fans. Future artists. All of them.

You want to know how far we’ll go? An artist blocked us across the entire platform. Some disagreement...I don’t care. I don’t have time for that. I don’t care about his politics.

But guess what? He’s still getting exposure. Still playing steady gigs. Still getting paid...because of us. Because AE Radio pushed the envelope. Because we helped that venue start hosting live music again.

Countless artists have picked up gigs. Countless venues have found talent. Countless fans have discovered something real. Countless jabs on the internet thrown from us to protect our artists.

And that was before ArtNet.

Before the neural grid. Before the AI battalion. Before the filters.

Now? ArtNet is live. And the game has changed.

We’re pushing harder than everyone else combined. We’re coding out the noise. We’re building a living, breathing scene.

So get out and support it. Before there’s nothing left to support.

And keep your politics and bitching at home. Not in the mosh pit. Not in the chair. Not in the vibe.

This is AE Radio. This is the Army of 1. This is the revolution.