[KNGT-FM] - Even though the weekend is over, you can always start thinking about the next weekend coming up. If it has already been a slow start to your week, we can help you start making plans to have some fun this weekend in Lake Charles.

Kenny Wayne Shepherd Performs Live On SiriusXM's Bluesville Channel At The SiriusXM Studios In Washington D.C.
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Another great concert is stopping in Southwest Louisiana this weekend. Kenny Wayne Shepherd is making his way back to the Lake Area this Friday night and will be performing live in Lake Charles. Did you know that Kenny Wayne has ties to Louisiana? He does. He grew up in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Kenny began his music career in 1995 when he signed his first record deal at 16 years old. He is known for his hits Deja VoodooBorn with a Broken HeartShame, Shame, Shame, and more. 

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So far during his career, Kenny Wayne Shepard has sold millions of albums worldwide and has also been nominated for five Grammy Awards.

Kenny Wayne Shepherd Performs Live On SiriusXM's Bluesville Channel At The SiriusXM Studios In Washington D.C.
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Kenny is also bringing a special guest to the show on Friday night. Kenny's special guest is Bobby Rush. Shepard wrote and recorded Young Fashioned Ways with Bobby Rush, so it is cool to see them teaming up on stage for this show.

The show is set for Friday, October 3, 2025, and will take place inside the Grand Event Center at the Golden Nugget Casino Resort in Lake Charles. Kenny Wayne will hit the stage at 8:30 pm on Friday, and you can check HERE to see if any tickets are still available. 

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