If you’re going to be playing mournful New Orleans jazz, you better have a broken heart, a gritty voice and a talented band. Mark Growden has all three of those things, and he’ll bring his earthy, darkly religious tunes to OKC on 8 p.m. Saturday at a house concert (friend “Blue Moon House Concerts” on […]
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The Blue Door opens to the airwaves
Faithful Blue Door fans may recognize the name of the show, as it’s the same as a program Johnson ran on KRXO-FM 107.7 that ended seven years ago. But while the host station has changed, “Sake”’s commitment to good music has not. While the venue at 2805 N. McKinley caters almost exclusively to singer/songwriters, the […]
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Michael Jackson — Michael
s ubiquitous; Jackson was trying to re-invent himself for modern audiences; and the songs, like most things on the radio, are enjoyable while played and forgettable when gone. All debate to how finished it is aside, this album sounds remarkably nice. It doesn’t push boundaries, it doesn’t titillate or thrill, and it definitely doesn’t get […]
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Kite Flying Robot releases ‘Solid Gold’ debut album
Every song that Kite Flying Robot touched in the last four years turned to “Solid Gold.” The pop/rock/indie band, which splits time between Oklahoma City and Tulsa, will release the 10-song, element-titled album Friday at the Blue Note, 2408 N. Robinson. Local indie rockers The Hex will be reuniting for the show. “Solid Gold,” the […]
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Now in its 20th year, Blue Door’s annual Woody Guthrie tribute fetes folk’s finest, from California to the New York Island
20th Annual Tribute to Woody Guthrie 7 p.m. Sunday The Blue Door 2805 N. McKinley www.bluedoorokc.com 524-0738 $20 Greg Johnson said, “The Blue Door is a pretty sacred spot for Woody Guthrie songs.” He should know. As co-owner of The Blue Door, he’s been hosting tribute shows to Guthrie since 1994. The series started in […]
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Thanks to these local rockers, kids’ music no longer has to induce nausea
Three-year-olds are scolded by adults when they misbehave, not vice versa. That is, unless you’re Brendan Parker. “It’s humbling when a 3-year-old tells you you’ve messed up,” said Parker, a kids’ musician. “It’s a good weird.” It seems that, regardless of age, everyone’s a critic. But a significant portion of “everyone” has been quick to […]
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A person, a guitar, and a camera add up to unlimited opportunity in the innovative online project known as Acoustic Oklahoma
The disco balls hanging in the former Inner State Studio aren’t privy to much dancing these days. The majority of the light they catch is natural, as are the sounds that come out of the project the space hosts each day: Acoustic Oklahoma. Its definition is a subject of debate. Curator Casey Friedman says it’s […]
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Fowler VW and Nice People Records team up for local holiday record
Guestroom and Size Records aside, it’s rare to see a 12-inch vinyl in the wild. Jonathan Fowler of Fowler Volkswagen of Norman aims to change that, as his dealership is the sponsor and one of the distribution points for the “Checking It Twice: The 2010 Nice People Holiday Companion.” He partnered with Chris Harris of […]
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ACM@UCO Performance Lab teaches students by day and entertains Bricktown by night
Bare-chested but for the pink sweater hanging open over his shoulders, Twiggy Mauck stomped, thrashed and yowled his way through an impassioned version of Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On?” with his band. And it was 10 a.m. on a Monday ” just another day in the life at the ACM@UCO Performance Lab, Oklahoma City’s newest […]
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Air up the tires for Bike to Work Day
Haven’t hit the pavement on two wheels lately? Dust off your bike and air up those tires, because it’s time to put the pedal to the asphalt. Bike to Work Day is set for May 21 in seven metro-area cities. Oklahoma City, Norman, Edmond, Moore, Midwest City, Yukon and Guthrie each will sponsor a group […]