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OKG Newsletter


Topic: music

Social's security

Although admittedly dysfunctional, the indie-rock collective of Broken Social Scene works through its meltdowns to make great music.


Music

Joshua Boydston
Broken Social Scene with Zeus
7 p.m. Sunday
Cain’s Ballroom, 423 N. Main, Tulsa
www.cainsballroom.com, 918-584-2306
$26 advance, $28 door
 
Friday, February 18, 2011

Wind chimes

Choir to debut twelve pieces from renowned composers


Music

Stephen Carradini
Oklahoma City’s The Mary Heath Endowment has commissioned sacred choral music by renowned composers for the last 12 years.
 
Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Irate feelings

It’s all good for Iration, the reggae rockers who channel the vibes of their home state of Hawaii into chart-topping tunes.


Music

Emily Hopkins
Iration with The Suspects
7 p.m. Saturday
The Conservatory, 8911 N. Western
conservatoryokc.com, 607-4805
$10 advance, $12 door
 
Wednesday, March 2, 2011

OKC to SXSW

Local musicians will play a three-day showcase at South by Southwest with the festival’s official seal of approval.


Music

Stephen Carradini
If South by Southwest sounds like an esoteric compass setting or vaguely reminiscent of an Alfred Hitchcock movie, it’s time for a redefinition.
 
Wednesday, March 9, 2011

The mod couple

The members of Viva Voce aren’t just married to their music, but each other.


Music

Joshua Boydston
Viva Voce with Damien Jurado
9 p.m. Saturday
Opolis 113 N. Crawford, Norman
opolis.org 820-0951
$10 advance/$12 door
 
Wednesday, March 9, 2011

SXSW FAQ

Well, frequently asked by Oklahoma Gazette, that is. We polled 12 local acts about their expectations for South by Southwest.


Music

Stephen Carradini
If Oklahoma sounds a bit quieter today than usual, it’s for good reason: A slew of state musicians are in Texas, at Austin’s South by Southwest music conference, running through Saturday.
 
Wednesday, March 16, 2011

I Spy ... ?

With The Spy having left the airwaves a quarter of a year ago, its fervent fans still rally behind its online incarnation, but hope for an eventual return to the dial.


Music

Joshua Boydston
When people first heard the news of The Spy’s exit from FM radio on Dec. 4, 2010, the response was more than of sadness and disappointment.
 
Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Zounds! What sounds!

Cultural progressives band together to form Zanzibar! Records, a label working to push the Norman music scene into the national spotlight.


Music

Charles Martin

Zanzibar! Presents: Zebre and FRMR
10 p.m. Wednesday
The Deli, 309 White, Norman
thedeli.us, 321-7048
$5

 
Wednesday, March 23, 2011

The future of music to be discussed in music industry panel

Veteran industry figures will speak


Music

Rod Lott
For the details on the state of Oklahoma’s local music scene both present and future, attend “Oklahoma Music Business 101” from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday at The Blue Door, 2805 N. McKinley.
 
Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Ray of humanity

Folk’s Ray Bonneville imparts musical messages of life the only way he knows how: feeling his way around.


Music

Chris Parker

Ray Bonneville
8 p.m. Friday The Blue Door
2805 N. McKinley
BlueDoorOKC.com, 524-0738
$15 advance, $25 door

 
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
 
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