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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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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West Village hosts Out West Music Fest
Downtown Oklahoma City’s West Village will once again transform into a lively summer street festival when Out West Music Fest returns on Friday, July 24, bringing five hours of free live music, local shopping, food and family-friendly entertainment to Sheridan Avenue. The free festival runs from 6 to 11 p.m., turning several blocks of West […]
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TailSpin Music Festival brings two nights of free live music to Scissortail Park
Scissortail Park is turning up the volume this summer with the launch of TailSpin: A Scissortail Park Music Festival, a new two-day celebration of live music featuring nine local, regional and nationally recognized artists. The free festival will take place Aug. 7-8 on the Love’s Travel Stops Stage and Great Lawn as part of Scissortail […]
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Joy in Darkness
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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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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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 […]