Thursday 23 May
OKG Newsletter
Topic: Chris Parker
From music to museums, Quintron and Miss Pussycat prove puppets and weird instruments make great art
Too tough to die
C.J. Ramone keeps the spirit and legacy of his punk ‘brothers’ of Ramones alive.
Music
Chris Parker
CJ Ramone with 5 Dollar Thrill, Sweet Action and Bare Knuckle Shuffle
6:30 p.m. Friday
Bricktown Live
103 Flaming Lips Alley, 236-4143
$12-$15
Parade’s route
Bluegrass act David Mayfield Parade offers its leader his long-deserved moment in the spotlight.
Music
Chris Parker
The David Mayfield Parade
10:30 p.m. Wednesday
The Deli
309 White, Norman
thedeli.us
321-7048
$5
Slim start
Americana fighter Langhorne Slim’s ready to step up, both musically and financially.
Music
Chris Parker
Langhorne Slim with The Donkeys and Ryan Lawson
113 N. Crawford, Norman
820-0951
opolis.org
$8 advance, $10 door
River rage
After choppy waters, Riverboat Gamblers right the ship. All bets are off, punk fans!
Music
Chris Parker
Riverboat Gamblers with Dead to Me, Off with Their Heads and Over Stars and Gutters
The Conservatory
8911 N. Western
conservatoryokc.com
607-4805
$12
Wade’s world
For Red Dirt singer Wade Bowen, music is more about the journey than the destination.
Music
Chris Parker
Wade Bowen
11 p.m. Friday
Wormy Dog Saloon
311 E. Sheridan
wormydog.com
601-6276
$15
Staying current
After 15 years, Electric Six still cranks its party-rock voltage to ‘Danger!’
Music
Chris Parker
Electric Six with Kitten and Mark Mallman
9 p.m. Wednesday
Opolis
113 N. Crawford, Norman
opolis.org
820-0951
$15
Go, Gringo, go!
Gringo Star keeps the indie-pop faith with its new identity.
Music
Chris Parker
Gringo Star with the Wurly Birds and Dad
9 p.m. Tuesday
Opolis
113 N. Crawford, Norman
opolis.org
820-0951
$8
Time to fly
Country-flavored folksinger Jonathan Byrd lets his varied influences take wing.
