Feel Spectres is more than just a name for the indie act led by Matt Goad; it’s more like a mission statement. “It’s kind of funny and creepy at the same time,” Goad said of the moniker, which parodies legendary record producer/convicted murderer Phil Spector. “And that suits us just fine. We want to make […]
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Good Morning Grizzly — The Dirty EP
The band’s influences range from baroque post-rock, à la Explosions in the Sky, to more alternative metal sounds like A Perfect Circle or Chevelle, even approaching emo/screamo territory when guitarist/vocalist Tyler Slemp unleashes his fervent howl. For some — particularly those offended by Muse-meets-Dashboard-style inflection — Slemp’s voice might be a deal-breaker. Thankfully, he proves […]
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To protect
One woman’s fight for survival has changed Oklahoma law — twice. BY KEVAN GOFF-PARKER Lynne Mullins said she made a “bad mistake” when she got married. Her husband abused her and she soon feared for her own and her children’s lives. Yet, despite a divorce and court protective orders, there seemed to be no end […]
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Sweep well
Photo: Kyle Froman Few get to act dirty in a Disney musical. Con O’Shea-Creal does, because that’s what you do when you’re cast as the chimney sweep of Mary Poppins. Taking a visual cue from Dick Van Dyke’s performance as Bert in the beloved 1964 film, O’Shea-Creal spends much of the stage show covered in […]
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Hair’s the deal
When it comes to empowering Oklahoma women, Terrainia Harris and Shekeeta Taylor put their passion to work. In 2010, they founded Resilient Soul, which aims to empower the health and culture of women. Friday through Sunday, Resilient Soul hosts its second annual Oklahoma Naturals expo, promoting organic health and beauty products and service that celebrate […]
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‘Pumpken’ head
Artist — and now, filmmaker — Felix Matos wants you to know that the main impetus behind his debut feature, the psychological horror film Pumpken, was that he wanted to scare his wife. “My wife, she gets scared very easily. She saw Hocus Pocus [the 1993 Bette Midler family-friendly witch comedy] and she jumped from […]
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‘Hope’ springs
As if being the pastor of America’s largest church isn’t enough to keep Joel Osteen busy, he is also a best-selling author and television personality. This week, he and his wife, Victoria, co-pastors of Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, come to Oklahoma City. “Many people who watch the television program don’t attend church,” Joel Osteen […]
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FOOD & DRINK
Best breakfast JIMMY’S EGG several metro locations Whether you’re hankering to start the day with two eggs and a slice of ham or an omelet loaded with everything from asparagus to sausage, Jimmy’s Egg is certain to hit the spot. For 30 years, this most egg-cellent (see what we did there?) breakfast eatery has been […]
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Book of love
Affectionately called a hillbilly bluesman, singer-songwriter and renowned guitarist Roy Book Binder has gone from star pupil to noted teacher. “I can’t say I was self-taught. Lots of people taught me,” Binder said. “I learned from old guys who shared their knowledge and skills with me, and it’s a good thing to do. You keep […]
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FOOD & DRINK
Best restaurant outside the metro EISCHEN’S BAR 109 N. second, okarche Although it’s a bit off the beaten path, patrons of Eischen’s Bar in Okarche will tell you it’s worth the gas money. The menu is simple, but Eischen’s stands by the principle that it’s better to do a few things and do them really […]