Oklahoma City DJ duo Kids at the Bar has many memories over
the course of two full tours with Swedish indie rockers The Sounds, one
across America and another currently in Europe. Explaining the rules of
football ranks among the pair’s favorites … and weirdest.
The caped crusader swoops in for a live show in October.
In the late ’70s, I once saw Batman and Robin appear at some circus at The Myriad. It was just two nobodies in costume as part of the show, but I was a first grader and, therefore, didn’t care. I was such a Batman nut back then that when one day, when our family sheepdog was about to die, I chose to watch that afternoon’s rerun of the Adam West TV show instead of saying goodbye.
Yes, I’m heartless. This has not changed.
Now I have a heartless first grader of my own, and sure enough, he flipped when I told him that the Batman Live worldwide arena tour is coming to town. More specifically, to Chesapeake Energy Arena for eight performances, Oct. 10-14. I mean, take a look:
It’s like a mix of Cirque du Soleil, the Joel Schumacher movies and hallucinogens.
Tickets are already on sale by calling 800-745-3000. —Rod Lott
Documentary Rod Lott
Remember how joyous you felt at the end of 2006's excellent Irish indie Once? Well, The Swell Season is why there is no sequel. Hell, it practically is the sequel, only factual instead of fictional.
To deliver his sparse songs, David Ramirez needs only a guitar, his voice and a place to play — preferably not at a hotel for dogs.
Music Stephen Carradini David Ramirez and Matthew Mayfield with Justin Joslin and Braylon Warr 8 p.m Wednesday, May 23 VZD’s Restaurant & Club 4200 N. Western vzds.com 524-4203
Healthier and happier, but no less glam, The Darkness should shine among the three days and 40 bands of Rocklahoma.
Music Joshua Boydston Rocklahoma featuring The Darkness, Rob Zombie, Megadeth and more Friday-Sunday 1421 W. 450, Pryor rocklahoma.com 866-310-2288 $60-$380
For the rock act Stars in Stereo, its meteoric rise toward the big leagues is just part of the plan.
Music Joshua Boydston Stars in Stereo with Foxy Shazam and Maniac 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 27 Diamond Ballroom 8001 S. Eastern diamondballroom.net 677-9169 $9-$11
Jake Germany escaped his hometown to play music and see the world — and he’s still on the adventure.
Music Joshua Boydston Jake Germany with Theatre Breaks Loose, Poema, The Wake Up Call and Almost Legendary 6 p.m. Tuesday The Parish 1757 N.W. 16th theparishokc.com 633-0454 $8-$10
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Who doesn’t miss the music the ’90s brought? It was heartfelt,
catchy, soulful and universally accessible — everything popular music
isn’t now.