Foreigner continues to build on its legacy and will add another chapter to its story Oct. 2 at Riverwind Casino in Norman. When bassist Jeff Pilson joined the band in 2004, he said it was fun to learn the songs and try to stay true to the band’s sound. He recalled that the chemistry was great, and the transition into the group was smooth. […]
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Bandwagon: Bricktown Music Festival to debut Sept. 12
More than 45 artists will perform across more than 20 venues and two outdoor stages when the inaugural Bandwagon: Bricktown Music Fest takes over Bricktown from 1 to 10 p.m. Sept. 12. The free, district-wide festival will feature country, hip-hop, Americana, rock, Latin, reggae, jazz, R&B and more, with attendees encouraged to move between stages […]
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Red Sun spent years growing together as friends and musicians before releasing its debut album, At Their Very Best. Now, as the band members enter new stages of their lives, they are figuring out what comes next for the group. “The local music community has been integral to Red Sun,” Quinn said. Long before the […]
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Stoney LaRue: Red Dirt Roots
For Stoney LaRue, red dirt has been more than a genre. It has been a lifestyle that has shaped his music, his career and the person he has become over more than two decades. LaRue’s connection to the red dirt music scene began long before he became one of the genre’s recognizable voices. He was born in Taft, Texas and then raised in Yanush, Oklahoma. Early in his […]
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Still on the Road: Kevn Kinney and Drivin N Cryin
After four decades together, Kevn Kinney and Drivin N Cryin are still on the road, bringing the band’s new album, Crushing Flowers, to Oklahoma City on Aug. 25 at Resonant Head. According to lead singer and guitarist Kevn Kinney, Crushing Flowers was inspired by the idea of disconnecting from technology and the internet. “It is […]
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OKC Philharmonic to Open Armstrong Auditorium’s 28th Season
The Oklahoma City Philharmonic will open Armstrong Auditorium‘s 28th Performing Arts Series with America the Beautiful: A 250 Celebration on Thursday, Sept. 17, at 7:30 p.m. in Edmond. Led by Music Director Alexander Mickelthwate, the concert commemorates America’s 250th anniversary with a program featuring George Gershwin’s An American in Paris, John Adams’ The Dharma at […]
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$10 HAMILTON ticket lottery opens for Oklahoma City performances
The chance to see HAMILTON for just $10 is returning to Oklahoma City. Producer Jeffrey Seller and OKC Broadway have announced the return of the popular #HAM4HAM digital lottery for the musical’s upcoming run at the Civic Center Music Hall, offering 40 discounted tickets for every performance. The Tony Award-winning musical will be in Oklahoma […]
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Russell Dickerson Headlines CU in the Park
Country music star Russell Dickerson will headline the fourth annual CU in the Park free concert at Scissortail Park on Saturday, Sept. 26, giving Oklahoma City residents another opportunity to enjoy a night of live music at no cost. Presented by 10 local credit unions, the annual community event begins at 7 p.m. and has […]
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SHINE on Oklahoma Music
The first country artist to ever have two albums to go platinum on the same day was Oklahoma City’s own Bryan White. After graduating from Putnam City West, White was signed to Asylum Records in 1994 at age 20, charting the first two of ultimately 21 songs he would place on the Billboard Country charts. […]
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Beatles, Stones Face Off at Rose State
The age-old debate between the Beatles and the Rolling Stones will take the stage this fall when tribute bands Abbey Road and Satisfaction – The International Rolling Stones Show bring “Beatles vs. Stones – A Musical Showdown” to the Rose State Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Nov. 21. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. and […]