Features
Stephen Carradini
Hanging out with Oklahoma City shutterbug Vernon Gowdy will get you a boatload of stories about near-mythical rock bands.
Thursday 23 May
OKG Newsletter
Topic: jam
Shutter sounds
For decades, local photographer Vernon Gowdy has shot rock concerts, images from which comprise his new book.
Features
Stephen Carradini
Hanging out with Oklahoma City shutterbug Vernon Gowdy will get you a boatload of stories about near-mythical rock bands.
'Yahu!
Despite looks that scream novelty, the Jewish reggae rapper Matisyahu resonates for real with faithful audiences.
Music
Matt Carney
Jay-Z has rags-to-riches. Nas, urban poverty. Nearly every word Bob Marley sang, barbed with social criticism.
Jam recipe
A spin-off from The String Cheese Incident, electro jammers EOTO combine improvisational chops with dubstep to cross the country, expanding and exploding minds along the way.
Jam it
OKG7 things to do
Gazette staff
Earplugs ready? Good, because Monster Jam roars into Chesapeake Energy Arena, 100 W. Reno, for three big ol’ shows: 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday Sunday Sunday! Tickets are $8-$28. Call 800-745-3000 or visit chesapeakearena.com.
Saturday-Sunday
Lotus flowers
Electronic jam band Lotus opens up to focus on composition as well as cutting rugs.
Music
Joshua Boydston
Lotus with Moon Hooch and Montu
6:30 p.m. Thursday
Diamond Ballroom
8001 S. Eastern
diamondballroom.net
677-9169
$15-$19
Big time
With healthy album sales and a buzz-worthy live show, electronic duo Big Gigantic lives up to its superlative name.
Music
Joshua Boydston
Big Gigantic with HeRobust and The Phoenix Bros.
7:30 p.m. Sunday
Farmers Public Market
311 S. Klein
okcfarmersmarket.com
232-6506
$18-$20
