Tory Troutman

For many local musicians, it’s hard to keep a roof overhead. For Juan Santana, it’s no problem. When he’s not singing with the Mexican folk group Mariachi Orgullo de America or performing his own songs as a solo artist, he’s actually roofing houses. “He’s an amazing guy. He’s done a lot to grow Hispanic music […]

Rock culture will be paired up with the bargain-hunting lifestyle Saturday at The Conservatory for the 5th Quasi-Annual Oklahomapunkscene.com Garage Sale/Show & Birthday Party. The idea for the sale came from Jenny Nickell of Norman, whose husband plays in punk band The Dwarves. They had movies, music, magazines and interesting memorabilia to get rid of, […]

Singer-songwriter Cara Black resumed performing a year ago after a nearly five-year break.   Black is one of the most visible musicians in the metro: Her regular gig is drawing numbers and smiling on television for the Oklahoma Lottery.   “I’m one of the original three hired to just do the voice-overs, but once they […]

When not playing rock ‘n’ roll or classic country, you might find local musician Mark Lewellen at the tiny Christian Crusaders Academy in Purcell, where he teaches mostly high school students language, math, the Bible and ” if needed ” even mops the floors.   He’s been teaching, and loving it, for one semester. “It’s […]

Ty Kamm is the assistant manager at Joe’s Place Fine Wine & Spirits in Norman, but you might recognize him as the showman fronting longtime local heroes Klipspringer.   “My discount comes in handy for the rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle,” Kamm said.   BUSY, BUT EASYFor Kamm, the job has lasted nearly as long as […]