The Josh Madden Band consists of local musicians including Josh Madden, Bill Boles, Mike Martinez and Keith Patterson. They combined their shared love of jazz and rock to create their own style. The band has gained traction playing cover songs in Northeast Louisiana. They perform songs at various events and restaurants around Monroe. The band often performs at Enoch’s for events like the Bob Dylan Birthday Jam and the New Year’s Eve Musician’s Memoriam. 

The Mason Grenade Band consists of the married duo Shannon and Mason Grenade, as well as Debbie Nugent and Wyatt Webb. The band performs both original and cover songs at events like Blend of the Bayou and The Brown Bag Concerts. They also perform at local restaurants like Enoch’s Irish Pubb and Trapp’s. Mason Grenade’s music was even featured in movies including “Flag of My Father,” “New Hope” and “Cowboy and Indiana.” 

The Mike McKenzie Band, led by Mike McKenzie himself, is one of the biggest bands in Monroe. The band performs a broad range of styles from country to rock. The Mike McKenzie Band is a two-time winner of Best Cover Band by the NELA Music Awards  and a five-time winner of “Best of the Delta” for best cover band from Delta Style Magazine. Opening for artists such as Tim McGraw and John Conlee, the band is now one of the most well-known in Northeast Louisiana.  

Since 1999, the band Hands On has played at various stages all across the South and overseas. The band includes Clayton Maza, Kenny McCallum and Danny Dean. Over the years, Hands On performed with legendary artists such as Toby Keith, Billy Bob Thornton and Marty Stuart. Maza was ranked in the top 10 best guitarists in Louisiana because of his acoustic and electric guitar skills. Maza is currently recording a solo album consisting of songs he has written.