Peter Asher: A Musical Memoir of the ’60s and Beyond8 p.m. Jan. 9-10 The Blue Door 2805 N. McKinley Ave bluedoorokc.com 405-524-0738 $40 Interviewing breakout pop stars in the 1960s, music journalists all seemed to want to know one thing. “If you look at any old Beatle interviews or our interviews, or anybody’s interviews,” said […]
The Beatles
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Come together
Revolution: The Beatles Symphonic Experience 8 p.m. Jan. 4-5 Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker Ave. okcphil.org 405-842-5387 $19-$73 Maybe orchestras aren’t for everyone. Asked to name other acts that might merit similar tributes, Robert Thompson — president of Schirmer Theatrical, the company bringing Revolution: The Beatles Symphonic Experience to Oklahoma City Jan. 4-5 […]
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‘Carolina’ calling
James Taylor and his All-Star Band 7:30 p.m. May 25 Chesapeake Energy Arena 100 W. Reno Ave. chesapeakearena.com 1-800-745-3000 $65-$450 The release dates of their respective debut albums are separated by nearly 50 years. One has a viral YouTube music video in which he vows to “get it on” like Marvin Gaye, and the other […]
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Highly regarded
Sophia Massad has no patience for romantic partners who discourage or insult their counterparts as a mechanism for dealing with their own insecurities. Her conviction comes from firsthand experience. “It sucks,” Massad said. “There’s no reason to be in a relationship with someone who’s putting you down.” The local musician, singer-songwriter, vocal coach and music […]
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David Cook continues to move forward following his success on American Idol
Cook performs Sept. 6 at Tower Theatre.
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Texas trio Los Lonely Boys prides itself on relatable music and a special bond with its audience
The Texas-based band plays Sept. 9 at Hudson Performance Hall.
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Photo blog: Paul McCartney at Chesapeake Arena
Set list “A Hard Day’s Night,” The Beatles “Save Us,” Paul McCartney “Can’t Buy Me Love,” The Beatles “Letting Go,” Wings “Temporary Secretary,” McCartney “Let Me Roll It,” Wings “I’ve Got a Feeling,” The Beatles “My Valentine,” McCartney “Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Five,” Wings “Maybe I’m Amazed,” Wings “We Can Work It Out,” The Beatles “In […]
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Cover Story: Macca, we’re amazed! Musicians, politicians, newsies and more share impact of McCartney and The Beatles ahead of Monday concert
“I truly felt at the time as if I had consumed a drug, and in a sense, I had. When I hear people talk about their experiences on DMT or ayahuasca and how it seems to clear up the questions they have about their life, that’s kind of how I felt when I heard Sgt. Pepper’s for the first time.”
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Rapper Josh Sallee uses fresh content to propel streaming-era success ahead of Norman Music Festival
The Tulsa-born rapper said he averages around 70,000 monthly music streams.
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Top Gun-themed pop-up bar flies high April 23 in Bricktown
“And my favorite is the MiG-28. In the movie, the MiG-28s are actually just F-5E Tiger IIs painted black and given a Soviet-esque red star,” he said. “So the MiG-28 cocktail is an Aviation with black food coloring.”