Hopefully there won’t be a burn ban in Oklahoma City this weekend, because The Dirt Drifters are making a stop Saturday night at the Wormy Dog Saloon, and the band has a tendency to cause explosions wherever it goes. TOUCHY SUBJECT CHURCH MEETINGFATHERHOOD The Nasvhille, Tenn., act is known for its live fire; a rock […]
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The Big Squeeze’ brings accordion enthusiasts together
Before The Beatles took over the American music scene with their shaggy hair and guitar-driven British pop music in 1964, people tapped their feet to a different kind of instrument ” one that’s easily portable, always in tune and provides its own bass accompaniment: the accordion. “Believe it or not, the accordion used to be […]
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The Matt Stansberry Band preps to deliver its brand of ‘evolution rock’ to its hometown
Two months ago, Edmond’s own The Matt Stansberry Band was more than 6,400 miles away, spreading its pop-rock sound to sold-out crowds across Japan. On Saturday, the innovative musicians will take the stage back at home for a jet-lag-free show at downtown’s LiT Lounge, at 10 p.m. Saturday. It wasn’t hard for these enthusiastic Okies […]
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Brides-to-be taking eco-friendly routes in planning nuptials
From invitations to honeymoon destinations, there are a number of ways couples can choose to go green as they get married. “People in Oklahoma are just starting to get interested in these eco-chic weddings,” said Debbie Ritter, from That’s a Wrap Event Planning in Oklahoma City. “It seems like most of the interest is coming […]
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Rock-fueled garage sale combines shopping with local indie rock
Aside from the live music from half a dozen local bands, the cash bar and the skull-and-bones cupcakes, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Garage Sale isn’t that much different than any other garage sale … unless one counts the fact that it doesn’t take place in a garage. Instead, it’s at the concert venue The Conservatory, […]
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Get back as Beatles tribute act performs three shows at OU
The act 1964 “¦ The Tribute began 24 years ago when Mark Benson and Gary Grimes decided to intertwine their musical talent and love for the Beatles. “We thought this would just be something fun to do every once in a while,” Benson said. “We had no idea this would turn into a full-time job. […]
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New music lab gives kids room to rock
Last summer, when John Archiniaco wanted to call a band practice, everyone crammed into his bedroom. His mom, Cynthia Archiniaco, wished for a comfortable place for her son to practice, she called up her friend Gary Good, who happens to be both a musician and a businessman, to see if he could help solve the […]
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Nonprofit helps couples learn basics of having a baby while building relationship
Family Expectations is a free program for expecting couples and new parents to teach life skills to make their relationships stronger. FE staffers believe that the most fundamental relationship for a growing child is the relationship of his or her parents. Through a series of workshops, participating couples learn how to:” talk to each other, […]
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Goth-tronica’s Chloe Day braving cold to make OKC stop
Chloe Day grew up hating both the jazz music her dad couldn’t get enough of and the classical music her mom listened to in the car. The only thing she dreaded even more was upbeat, cheerful Christmas music, so don’t expect to hear any seasonal tributes at her Oklahoma City show this Saturday at VZD’s. […]
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Home-based metro program helps young men struggling with behavioral patterns
Kris Bratton still remembers the pleading in his parents’ voices when they woke him up early one Saturday morning last month. “Kris, you need help. We don’t want to force you. It’s your choice.” Bratton rubbed the sleep out of his eyes and tried to make sense of what he was hearing. Then he sighed, […]