'Blown Away,' indeed

CFN
Gazette staff
When Carrie Underwood appeared in concert in Louisville, Ky., last month, it made the night — perhaps even life — of 12-yearold Chase Kurnick. The enterprising youth attended the show with his parents, and brought a homemade sign reading, “Will you be my first kiss?” Presumably becomes Oklahomans are such nice people, especially in Carrie’s hometown of Checotah, she brought the tween onstage to fulfill his fantasy.

 

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Reid all about it

No longer nervous about performing, Norman singer-songwriter Kyle Reid even takes his love of music to bed.

Music
Joshua Boydston
Kyle Reid with Parker Millsap and John Calvin
10 p.m. Wednesday
The Deli
309 White, Norman
thedeli.us
329-3534
$5

Kyle Reid with Brother Gruesome, Depth & Current and Magnificent Bird
8 p.m. Saturday
Ampy Shanty
527 E. Main, Norman
754-1927
$5

 

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Full 'Circles'

Americana singer-songwriter Greg Reichel wants to tell you a story. It’s likely your story, too.

Music
Louis Fowler
Greg Reichel
6 p.m. Sunday
Grady’s 66 Pub
444 W. Main, Yukon
gradys66.com
364-8789

 

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

'Free' at last

After a decade of toiling, Jerrod Niemann finally broke into country stardom. He can laugh about it now ... and does.

Music
Joshua Boydston
Jerrod Niemann with Tyler Farr and Sean Patrick McGraw
7 p.m. Friday
Diamond Ballroom
8001 S. Eastern
diamondballroom.net
677-9169
$17-$19

 

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Graham crackin’

By extending beyond his comfort zone, local singer-songwriter Graham Colton may have birthed his most comforting tunes yet.

Music
Joshua Boydston
Graham Colton
7 p.m. Wednesday, 7 p.m. Friday
The Blue Door
2805 N. McKinley
bluedoorokc.com
524-0738
$25-$30

 

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Sweet Jaine

On-the-rise local pop songstress Savannah Jaine is just looking for a stage ... even if it’s in your living room.

Music
Louis Fowler
Singer/songwriter Savannah Jaine wants to perform for you. Just name the time and the place.

 

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Parker Millsap can’t lose

After a decade of writing and playing music, Purcell native Parker Millsap finally finds himself in the spotlight. Oh, and he only recently graduated high school.

Music
Joshua Boydston
Parker Millsap with Fiawna Forté
9 p.m. Saturday
Blue Note Lounge
2408 N. Robinson
thebluenotelounge.com
600-1166
$5

Parker Millsap
7 p.m. Tuesday
The Deli
309 White, Norman
thedeli.us
321-7048
free

 

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

‘Circus’ folk

Performing for millions on ‘The Voice,’ singer-songwriter Rebecca Loebe would rather play for one room on her ‘Circus Heart’ tour.

Music
Joshua Boydston
Rebecca Loebe
7 p.m. Thursday
The Blue Door
2805 N. McKinley
bluedoorokc.com
524-0738
$15-$20

 

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

’Wood burning

Ramsay Midwood scorches with a flammable mix of psychedelia, country and blues. Listen with caution.

Music
Joshua Boydston
Ramsay Midwood
10 p.m. Friday
The Blue Bonnet
321 E. Main, Norman
447-2480
$5

 

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Tiger beat

Beau Jennings is A-OK with the singer-songwriter tag, now that he has The Tigers rocking out behind him.

Music
Joshua Boydston
Beau Jennings & the Tigers with Black Canyon and Matt Jewett & the Rowdy Dow
9 p.m. Saturday
VZD’s Restaurant & Club
4200 N. Western
vzds.com
524-4203

 

Wednesday, February 6, 2013