In the wake of the pandemic, venues everywhere became uncharacteristically quiet. The live music industry was muted following a recommendation to avoid large social gatherings in mid-March. Postponed performances became indefinite if not canceled outright as the stark reality of COVID-19 emerged. An “optimistic” expectation of a poor concert season became a nightmare that could […]
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Chicken-Fried News: Empty circus
Tulsa mayor and wannabe Warby Parker model G.T. Bynum could barely contain his enthusiasm when Donald Trump announced his first rally in months for Tulsa. Trump voters, however, turned out to be less enthusiastic, filling only about a third of BOK Center, an arena successfully sold out previously by the likes of Nickelback and The […]
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SUMMER GUIDE Hello, Oklahoma!
Not long ago, a roundup of notable concerts hitting Oklahoma in a given summer would have been depressingly Tulsa-heavy. Our neighbor to the northeast is well-represented on the list below, but at the risk of jinxing an encouraging trend, fans of music in many genres can get their concert fix without ever leaving the OKC […]
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Study shows low arts consumption in Oklahoma
Citizens in the state’s cities remain the main consumers of art.
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Jason Isbell brings his even-keeled Americana to The Criterion
Jason Isbell defies “bro-country” with informed criticisms of the American South and masculinity.
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Dolly Parton brings broad appeal to Oklahoma with two 2016 stops
Dolly Parton stops at Tulsa’s BOK Center Aug. 12 and plays Dec. 9-10 at WinStar World Casino & Resort in Thackerville.
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On this tour, the classic rock group’s itinerary skips Oklahoma City (historically a band stronghold), so a road trip to Austin, Dallas or Houston is likely in order for fans who want to see David Lee Roth with Eddie, Alex and Wolfgang Van Halen.
On this tour, the classic rock group’s itinerary skips Oklahoma City (historically a band stronghold), so a road trip to Austin, Dallas or Houston is likely in order for fans who want to see David Lee Roth with Eddie, Alex and Wolfgang Van Halen.
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Chicken-Fried News: “(Deadly) Dance”
A good Samaritan came to the aid of a woman involved in a domestic disturbance near a Garth Brooks concert in Tulsa.
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Goin’ country
Credit: Brad Gregg Tishomingo resident and The Voice judge Blake Shelton will co-host the show, while he and his better/hotter half, Miranda Lambert, are both up for Entertainer of the Year. Other Oklahoma nominees include Carrie Underwood for top female vocalist and album of the year, while Toby Keith is in contention for male vocalist […]