The Arizona-based 1980s and ’90s alternative rock band launched its first eastward tour in Norman.
Mike Watt
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Mike Watt brings new bandmates to OKC
Mike Watt is one of the most prolific musicians of the original punk generation. He has gained a rabid following since he burst on the scene with Minutemen in the 1970s. The band consisted of him, a few rotating members and his best friend Dennes Dale “D.” Boon. “I met him at a park, and […]
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Rolling upward
Photo: Doug Schwarz With the third anniversary of Oklahoma City outfit Skating Polly coming on the eve of Halloween, things are shaking out how every band dreams it will. The duo recently signed a manager and found a booking agent, and a record deal looks to be inked in the very near future. It’s been […]
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Watt’s happening
After more than 30 years of playing music, renowned punk bassist Mike Watt might be indulged if he rested on his laurels. But with ongoing involvement in bands that includes the legendary Stooges and his own trio, The Missingmen, he shows no apparent interest in slowing down. His new album, “Hyphenated-Man,” is his musical meditation […]