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IndianGiver — Plafond EP

If you were to peruse the “About” section of IndianGiver’s Facebook page, you’ll notice how the instruments attributed to each of the Oklahoma City band’s five members are described with downright flippancy: Dylan Jordan plays “sticks & animal skins,” while Jazzton Rodriguez earns his keep with “shanties & loud noises,” and so on.
05/22/2013 | Comments 0

Various artists — Never Give Up: Celebrating 10 Years of The Postal Service

Few indie bands have had the impact on current music that The Postal Service has. Even fewer have done so with only one album.
05/15/2013 | Comments 0

Big Worm — Bench All-Stars

Fans of the comedy classic Friday may recognize the name Big Worm, but the Big Worm behind Bench All-Stars is rooted not in South Central L.A., but on the streets of Oklahoma City.
05/08/2013 | Comments 0

Code 22 — Going Soft: The Acoustic Album!

The guys of Oklahoma City’s Code 22 seem like a likable group of fellas. Their latest release, Going Soft: The Acoustic Album!, is likable enough as well — so likable that on first listen, I took its clean, acoustic sound and clear, unstressed vocals as an alternative praise-and-worship band.
05/08/2013 | Comments 0

Eureeka — Polysynthetic Fields

It’s always refreshing to hear music that embraces its own eccentricity, yet presents it in an accessible and meek fashion. Eureeka — the Norman-based duo of Jordan Vargas and Devin Wahl — has tapped into this rarified air on its self-released EP, Polysynthetic Fields.
05/08/2013 | Comments 0
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Haiti relief concerts feature Travis Linville, DJ Neu, The City Lives and more


Joe Wertz January 28th, 2010

A series of relief concerts raising funds for earthquake-ravaged Haiti are booked in throughout the metro. Here are five worth supporting. "Joe WertzRock for ReliefTravis Linville, Penny Hill, the Bri...

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A series of relief concerts raising funds for earthquake-ravaged Haiti are booked in throughout the metro. Here are five worth supporting. "Joe Wertz

Rock for Relief
Travis Linville, Penny Hill, the Bridgewater Band, Roe Sham Beau and the Buffalo Family
7 p.m. Friday
Picasso 's Café
3009 Paseo Drive

Organized by Students for Haiti, a grassroots Oklahoma group, "Rock for Relief " will raise money through a raffle and a silent auction with work by local artists. All proceeds will be directed to Mercy Corps, an emergency response organization already helping with recovery efforts in Haiti, said, organizer Dwight Clark.

Raising Haiti
DJ Neu, Sugar Free Allstars, Aliens vs. Robots, Dustin Prinz
8 p.m. Friday
VZD 's Restaurant & Club
4200 N. Western

Assembled by ProjectOKC and DJ Neu, organizers for "Raising Haiti" expect a party that combines concert and comedy. Kyle Kubiak will emcee the event, which includes sets by comedy duo The Buckners and the Red Dirt Poetry collective. Donations will be taken at the door, with all proceeds directed to the American Red Cross, said Rex Barrett, director of ProjectOKC. Prizes will be given away, including jewelry, gift cards and restaurant vouchers.

Hour of Need "¦ Hour to Help
Jonathan Shames, Stephanie Leon Shames, Irv Wagner and the Trombone Choir
4 p.m. Sunday
Catlett Music Center
500 W. Boyd, Norman

Music students and faculty at the University of Oklahoma organized Sunday's symphonic concert in Norman. Proceeds will go to UNICEF, said spokeswoman Holly Jones.

Haiti Relief Benefit Show
Stardeath and White Dwarfs, Colourmusic and The City Lives
8 p.m. Monday
the Conservatory
8911 N. Western

Three central Oklahoma acts band together Monday. Donations will be accepted, with 100 percent of proceeds raised at the $8 door directed to the American Red Cross.

Concert for Haitian Aid
Built for Speed, Hoppy Niles & One Arm Bandit and Loose Change
6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4
National Cowboy & Western
Heritage Museum
1700 N.E. 63rd

Next Thursday, a trio of local bands will take turns onstage to raise money for the American Red Cross. Built for Speed, Hoppy Niles & One Arm Bandit and Loose Change will each perform one-hour sets for concertgoers, who are asked to donate at least $5.
 
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