KBON 101.1FM

KBON 101.1FM OFFICE: (337) 546-0007 ON AIR DJ: (337)457-5266 J. "Mike" Foster, Jr. "Classic" Country is also very popular on KBON.

Owner PAUL MARX BIO:

Paul began his radio career in the mid 70's, with a five hour weekly Saturday program featuring Louisiana recording artist, specializing more in our "local" musicians. Paul has received many other honors in the past few years for his contribution to the promotion and preservation of Louisiana music & culture. Some of the honors given him are...

* In 1996 Paul Marx was induc

ted into The Louisiana Hall of Fame for his efforts in years of dedication to the promotion and preservation of Louisiana music.

* October 1998 The CFMA (Cajun French Music Association) honored Paul Marx with a prestigious award for his contribution in preserving the Cajun language, music & culture.

* October 1999 The Louisiana Blues Hall Of Fame recognized Paul "for his extraordinary work in the preservation of Louisiana Music & heritage".

* April 2000 Paul Marx was presented the "CITIZEN OF THE YEAR" award by The Eunice Harmony Lodge.

* October 1998, Paul was crowned the Ville Platte Cotton Festival King.

* May 2000 The Louisiana Music Commission issued Paul Marx & KBON its highest honor of "MUSIC DECREE" for efforts in promoting Louisiana music.

* September 2000 Louisiana Governor M. and the state of Louisiana honored Paul with the "LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD" for his contribution to the preservation of Louisiana music.

*Jan 2002, Paul was inducted into the historical Erath Acadian Museum as a "Living Legend".

* Paul received the 2006 Louisiana Association of Broadcasters award recipient for "35 years of Distinguished Service in Broadcasting" (all those years promoting Louisiana musicians) and "The Golden Mike Award" (The highest honor paid to a broadcaster) for his dedication to promoting the state of Louisiana.

* November 2006, Paul was inducted into the Lake Charles chapter of the C.F.M.A. "Hall of Fame"

* Paul was honored in 2009 as the Grand Marshall of the Gueydan Duck Festival.

* October 2010, Paul was crowned the Basile Swine Festival King.

* January 2012, Paul was inducted into the State of Louisiana sanctioned LOUISIANA MUSIC HALL OF FAME. In 1997 Paul was able to bring a new frequency to the airwaves; KBON 101.1 FM. Being sole owner of KBON, Paul was able to put together his "DREAM COME TRUE" music format, being "Variety With A Louisiana Flavor". KBON's music format is about 80% Louisiana recording artist, in particular local Acadiana recording artists, in particular, Cajun, "Swamp Pop" & Zydeco.

WHAT ARE YOU COOKING TODAY?I have some seasoned pork with fresh sausage… a little bit of fresh vegetables with homemade ...
05/30/2026

WHAT ARE YOU COOKING TODAY?
I have some seasoned pork with fresh sausage… a little bit of fresh vegetables with homemade bread…. Paula Marx

05/30/2026

How about that, a country band from Baton Rouge pulls out a little Swamp Pop!

Kendall Shaffer Band just cranked up, and he’s got the steel and fiddle at the Cajun Heartland State Fair at the CAJUNDO...
05/30/2026

Kendall Shaffer Band just cranked up, and he’s got the steel and fiddle at the Cajun Heartland State Fair at the CAJUNDOME!

When you have a fiddle and steel, we call that COUNTRY AND WESTERN!

The crowd gathers as the music fires up! Welcome to the 39th Annual Cajun Heartland State Fair on a Friday night at the ...
05/29/2026

The crowd gathers as the music fires up! Welcome to the 39th Annual Cajun Heartland State Fair on a Friday night at the CAJUNDOME!

Leif Meche Band just fired up, Kendal Shaffer takes over at 8:30!

This is soooo sweet…. Thank you, Malcom & Pam Meaux from Rayne for the cake!!
05/29/2026

This is soooo sweet…. Thank you, Malcom & Pam Meaux from Rayne for the cake!!

05/29/2026
05/28/2026

It's Thirsty Thursday and Big Al has a great question this morning....

Today's Featured Album is from Zachary Richard, "Gombo." Gombo was released in 2017 has 14 tracks with an additional bo...
05/28/2026

Today's Featured Album is from Zachary Richard, "Gombo." Gombo was released in 2017 has 14 tracks with an additional bonus track is available for purchase at zacharyrichard.com.

You can see Zachary this Saturday night too, by the way, at The Grand Opera House of the South in Downtown Crowley. Tickets available now at: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36057/pr/1258090/pe/11724232?deepLink=true

Featured Album Series on KBON 101.1 brought to you by Uncle T's Oyster Bar in Scott.

Address

109 South 2nd Street
Eunice, LA
70535

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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+13374575266

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