First, on Friday, $5 or five nonperishable food items get you into “Bands for Cans,” a Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma benefit at Campus Corner’s 747, 747 Asp in Norman. On the 8 p.m.-to-midnight bill are Red Hot Iguanas, Skating Polly, Trent Tiger of Left Foot Sally, Meant 2 Be, The Fixin’s, A.Dd+, a Willie […]
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Grand ‘ol “Opry”
“In years past, Oklahoma performers such as Jude & Jody, Bob Mills, Conway Twitty and others were featured on Oklahoma television,” said Vince Orza, KSBI president and CEO, in a press release. “The New KSBI TV is dedicated to bringing local Oklahoma entertainers back to television. … This music is a grand tradition in Oklahoma.” […]
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The future of music to be discussed in music industry panel
The industry panel will address career advancement, label deals, DIY distribution, touring, marketing and more. Panelists include entertainment lawyer Jay Shanker; talent agent Jeff Scheel, formerly the front man of Gravity Kills; local recording artist and marketer Matt Stansberry; and industry vet Tomy McDonald. Only 100 registrants will be allowed to attend. Admission is $20 […]
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What a Drag
As it heads to the South by Southwest music conference, the heavy psych band from Iowa plays at 9 p.m. The group has supported The Black Keys and Sleepy Sun in the past. Royal Thunder and local rockers The Pretty Black Chains are also on the bill. Tickets for the all-ages show are $7. For […]
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John Lefler returns to his roots
Once a resident of Edmond, Lefler joined the emo rock band in 2002, but his own work veers toward power pop along the lines of Ben Folds and Crowded House. —Rod Lott
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Arise, Lazarus
Fans of Slayer would find themselves in familiar territory if they stopped in Saturday night at Bricktown Live, 103 Flaming Lips Alley, where the Wisconsin-based band will be playing tracks off “Black Rivers Flow.” The album was released by legendary label Metal Blade Records last week. Similarly thrash-minded bands Death Angel and Bonded by Blood […]
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Whittington wit
Texas, meet Italy. Italy, meet Texas. Austin-based singer/ songwriter Daniel Whittington will showcase his tunes at 8 p.m. Saturday at “Norman’s Little Italy,” aka Othello’s, 434 Buchanan in Campus Corner. Touring to support his latest album, “Things Change,” Whittington certainly has lots of practice, having performing since he was 11 in his father’s blues band. […]
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Gaither-ed in song
Whereas the singer/songwriter’s first disc was acoustic, the new “Love Is Patient” finds her backed by a full band, comprised of fellow Oklahomans. To hear Gaither sing “Patient” track for track, you don’t have to have patience — just $7 and some free time, starting at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the Bridgeway Backroom, 228 W. […]
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Rappin’ cowboy rolls in to OKC
Whatever it is that Chris “Sandman” Sand does, it’s a dream. The self-described “rappin’ cowboy” was the subject of the documentary “Roll Out, Cowboy,” an official selection of last year’s deadCENTER Film Festival. Having toured with the likes of Michael Franti & Spearhead and Devendra Banhart, Sand now comes to Oklahoma City for a 7 […]