What do we sound like as a community? This week for the first time we dive into our local music industry. You can find my full discussion with Drummer John Hoffman here (or wherever you get your podcasts by searching "Shreveport-Bossier: My City, My Community, My Home").

Here are the questions I asked:

0:44 1. You are at least a second-generation local musician. Tell me about your dad, Stan Hoffman.

6:34 2. You have been and are currently a member of a number of local bands. Tell me about the groups you’re currently fronting and/or a part of.

9:14 3. Talk to me about the local music scene. Is it healthy? Where is it thriving, how could it continue to evolve to become even more vital?

15:12 4. Where and how do you suggest someone network who wants to be a part of the music scene here?

21:26 5. We all know that New Orleans has this amazing, vibrant music scene. What keeps you here? And how do we keep more of our local, musical talent from moving to New Orleans or places like Nashville or Austin?