How would you describe yourself as a musician? I would say that I am sort of an ADHD musician, if I’m being honest. I’m primarily a bass player –– both classical and jazz –– and also an electric player playing jazz and pop music, and sort of anything that would have a bass guitar. I […]
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Jazz in June returns with Grammy winners, international acts and free workshops
Jazz in June returns to Norman’s Andrews Park June 18–20 with a lineup featuring Grammy-winning musicians, internationally recognized artists and free educational workshops throughout the festival weekend. The longtime Oklahoma festival remains free to attend and will once again offer daily daytime workshops at 2 p.m. hosted at Norman Public Library West and The Well, […]
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Stillwater Puts Red Dirt on the National Stage, Again
There’s something about Stillwater and Red Dirt country music. On April 11, 2026, Boone Pickens Stadium welcomed more than 40,000 fans for “The Boys From Oklahoma Round 2,” a return that felt less like a sequel and more like a cultural statement. What started in 2025 as a long-awaited reunion for Cross Canadian Ragweed has […]
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An Energetic Exchange
Women cloaked in frilly boho blouses hurried into the transformed Film Row restaurant while men sporting mustaches trailed behind them as the sprinkling rain picked up its pace. The reported tornado watch did not deter attendees from coming out to watch indie rock band The Brook & The Bluff perform at The Jones Assembly. Wet […]
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The Country Star From Oklahoma City
The first country artist to have two albums to go platinum on the same day was Oklahoma City’s own Bryan White. In 1994, after graduating from Putnam City West High School, White was signed to Asylum Records at age 20. While he charted six number one hits as a solo artist, his chart-topping duet with […]
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Bringing Appalachia to OKC
As the crowd thickened, workers at Beer City Music Hall set up handfuls of dolls around the stage: a Raggedy Ann and a jack-in-the-box positioned under an intentionally crooked lampshade; Sally from “The Nightmare Before Christmas” perched against a speaker. A white guitar with buttons glued all over it sat near the middle of the […]
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Norman Music Festival Announces Full 2026 Lineup
The Norman Music Festival (NMF) has unveiled its full featured artist lineup for its 18th annual event, set for April 23–25, 2026, in downtown Norman. Following last month’s announcement of national headliners including Momma, Husbands, Ben Quad and Cure for Paranoia, this latest wave highlights the festival’s ongoing commitment to its mission: “Free. Original. Oklahoma.” […]
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The Producer From Oklahoma City
One of the national leaders of the Hip Hop and R&B music scene is none other than Oklahoma City’s Chris Cutta. Born Chris Baldwin, he started producing music when he was a student at Putnam City Central Middle School. There, he developed the beat that earned him national acclaim and gigs producing music for artists […]
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An Electrifying Night with Moondough
On an overcast evening, pockets of sunshine streamed through the clouds, shining a natural spotlight upon 89th Street, the historic music venue planted in the Britton District. Baggy clothes topped with beanies and shaggy hair, filtered sporadically through the doors of the venue. Hanging lanterns above the wood-paneled bar and blue stage lights illuminated the […]
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The Guitarist From Midwest City
Shortly after being born in Atlanta, Hadley Hockensmith moved to Midwest City. Known for being a guitarist’s guitarist, Hockensmith became a world renown musician, session player, and songwriter. He toured the globe as Neil Diamond’s guitar player for 34 years. When Diamond retired from touring, Hockensmith moved back to Oklahoma City where he still resides. […]