Music
Courtney Silva
In order to get students and the public alike better acquainted with the local music scene, the University of Oklahoma’s Campus Activities Council Concert Series presents Sooner Soundcheck.
Thursday 23 May
OKG Newsletter
Topic: Music
Check! Check!
Seven local acts are set to rock Norman at Friday’s Sooner Soundcheck concert
Music
Courtney Silva
In order to get students and the public alike better acquainted with the local music scene, the University of Oklahoma’s Campus Activities Council Concert Series presents Sooner Soundcheck.
He’s Poppe-ular
Nakedness will always get you press.
CFN
Gazette staff
The Oklahoma Film and Music Office’s Buffalo Lounge at the Austin, Texas, music conference South by Southwest drew more famous people than CFN intern Bucky’s favorite TV show, “The View.”
Freddie vs. all
Freddie Gibbs raps against mindless pop, corporations and heck, even the world. But you’ll love him.
Music
Joshua Boydston
Freddie Gibbs with Big K.R.I.T., Smoke DZA, Josh Sallee and more
8 p.m. Sunday
XIIIX Lounge, 1310 N.W. 25th
$15 advance, $18 door
Party with the Gazette!
Soundcheck music parties happen in April around the metro
Aye, Robot
Yes, Lousy Robot knows its songs sound happy. Yes, Lousy Robot knows they’re actually sad. Yes, Lousy Robot wants you to dance anyway.
Music
Joshua Boydston
Lousy Robot with People, People
9 p.m. Thursday Opolis
113 N. Crawford, Norman
Opolis.org, 820-0951
$7
‘Strong’ songstress
While most college students are concentrating on passing classes, Brittany Davis scored a win in a national country music contest.
Music
Emily Hopkins
Oklahoma City University junior Brittany Davis used her powerful vocals and country charm to wow Nashville — and voters across the nation — in a recent singing challenge co-sponsored by cable channel CMT and the Gwyneth Paltrow film “Country Strong."
Rock this
OKG7 things to do
Gazette staff
In preparation for the Norman Music Festival, the Oklahoma Film & Music Office’s The Buffalo Lounge throws a party 8 p.m. Saturday to 2 a.m. Sunday at The Brewhouse, 110 W. Main in Norman.
Pet the trumpet
After hearing a concert by the Oklahoma City University Wind Philharmonic, kids can try out the instruments.
Kids
Courtney Silva
“We want to get kids interested in picking up and playing musical instruments,” said Matt Mailman, director of bands and professor of conducting at OCU. “It’s one thing to play a concert for the kids, but then to let them get hands-on experience with the instruments really seems to be what makes them excited about playing in the future.
'Top' of the charts
NPR's 'From the Top' to record live taping at OCU
