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OKG Newsletter


Topic: Live Music Previews

Grand Ole Party plants its brash leader behind the drums for some high-energy art rock


Music

Charles Martin
Kristin Gundred, front woman of Grand Ole Party blasts out big and brassy vocals which pipe through their new CD, "Humanimals." She is as brash as Yeah Yeah Yeahs' Karen O, but a bit less brat and mor...
 
Thursday, December 13, 2007

Wormy Dog to host eight acts at 'Hangover Ball'


Music

Charles Martin
Pulling yourself out of bed on Tuesday just to head back out to Bricktown might not seem like the ideal way to recover from New Year's Eve, but the Wormy Dog Saloon is serving a healthy dose of acou...
 
Thursday, December 27, 2007

Music for all tastes on tap for Opening Night


Music

Rod Lott
As 2007 gives way to 2008, downtown Oklahoma City may never sound sweeter, given the wide array of Sooner State musicians and bands performing at Opening Night on New Year's Eve. Aside from that eve...
 
Thursday, December 27, 2007

AutoVaughn hones celestial sound in home base of Tennessee


Music

Tory Troutman
Despite being based in Tennessee, the indie-rock foursome AutoVaughn has more in common with atmospheric Eighties bands like U2 and celestial Seventies performers like David Bowie than floor-walkin'...
 
Thursday, December 27, 2007

Break dancing not just a sport, but a survival tool


Music

Calvin Son
It was 6:52 p.m. on just another Saturday night, and Tha Ha'Stylez Crew was holding one of its regular break dance sessions at Legion Park in El Reno. "This is called El Reno, but they call it El Ghe...
 
Thursday, January 17, 2008

Inaugural awards show to honor local hip-hop


Music

Charles Martin
Local hip-hop promoter Clarence Conway, aka DJ Chakalatecity, decided something had to be done about hip-hop's perceived lack of respect in the metro. So he has put together the OKC Mixtape Awards, a ...
 
Thursday, January 24, 2008

Disconnect' DJ series benefits local charities


Music

Charles Martin
Need a good reason to hit a bar on a Tuesday night? Well, the Sidecar Cocktail Lounge has you covered with its monthly "Disconnect," an event that raises money for a changing list of metro charities. ...
 
Thursday, January 24, 2008

Fresh from a farmhouse, Dead Meadow brings lush sound to Norman


Music

Charles Martin
Los Angeles-based psychedelic group Dead Meadow is set to play Norman's Opolis Tuesday night, where it will showcase songs from its new album, "Old Growth," which was recorded on an Indiana farm. "W...
 
Thursday, February 7, 2008

Stock Market Crash giving away CD valentines at gig


Music

Joe Wertz
Metro pop-rockers The Stock Market Crash have a major crush on their Oklahoma City audience. To show their love, band members are giving away hand-painted valentines Friday night in the form of a limi...
 
Thursday, February 14, 2008

Metro's smaller rock clubs still offer loud music, eager crowds


Music

Charles Martin
Although high-capacity venues in Bricktown and celebrated clubs throughout the metro have long attracted popular touring bands and established local acts, many musicians and fans have started a sonic ...
 
Thursday, February 14, 2008
 
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