SHREVEPORT, La. — The gates closed on the 50th annual Red River Revel Arts Festival in downtown Shreveport Sunday night, but not before one local musician received special recognition for his contributions to this year’s event.
Ryan Ramos, a familiar face — and sound — at venues throughout the Shreveport area and beyond, was recognized by festival organizers for performing with more bands than any other musician at this year’s Revel.
From Columbia Park to a Shreveport sidewalk and even venues in Los Angeles, the harmonica player has played a variety of gigs. At the Revel, he joined several different groups, including Dirt Foot, Dragstrip and other local musicians…