Thursday, April 23, 2009 - Sunday, April 26, 2009
When you're alone and life is making you lonely, you can always go to your e-mail for the latest edition of This Week in Film & Music. The Festival of the Arts in downtown Oklahoma City provides a weekend full of visual, performing, and culinary artistic undertakings, while the 2nd Annual Norman Music Festival promises an entire day of jam-packed performances as Oklahoma's finest musicians take over Main Street. Plus, demand for heavy metal's Black Label Society caused the band to change Tulsa venues altogether. Things'll be great when your downtown-everything's waiting for you.
Thursday, April 23 Burn Ban
As part of Burn Ban's extensive repertoire, the four musicians are skilled on the guitar, bass, harmonica, banjo, mandolin, accordion, keyboard, trombone, drums, and saxophone. Influenced by the Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Cure, Ben Harper and Johnny Cash, multi-talented members Miguel Morales, Aric Senters, Robert Maldonado, and Aaron Senters use this variety of instruments to create a blend of funk, rock, folk, blues and punk.
Norman, Othello's, 434 Buchanan Ave., (405) 360-2353, 6:30 p.m., FREE!
For more information: http://www.myspace.com/
Thursday, April 23-Sunday, April 26 New Jewish Cinema
Blessed is the Match
Narrated by Joan Allen, Roberta Grossman's documentary is the first to tell the story of Hannah Senesh, the World War II poet and diarist who became a paratrooper, resistance fighter, and modern-day Joan of Arc.
Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Friday at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
Based on John Boyne's best-selling novel, this powerful film examines the impact of prejudice, hatred, and violence on innocent people by telling the story of an unlikely friendship between Bruno, the eight-year-old son of a Nazi commander, and Shmuel, a Jewish boy held captive in a concentration camp on the other side of Bruno's fence.
Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m.
Oklahoma City, Museum of Art, 415 Couch Dr., (405) 278-8237, $5-$8.
For more information: http://www.okcmoa.com/film
Thursday, April 23 Ingram Hill
Comprised of Justin Moore, Matt Chambless, and Phil Bogard, Ingram Hill is known for their earthy approach to alternative pop-rock. Reflective, introspective, thoughtful and catchy, the band added a dash of their native Memphis' country and blues to their sound for the 2007 album Cold in California. Rock quartet Sterling Y and Tulsa folk-rock group Eric & the Adams will open.
Tulsa, Cain's Ballroom, 423 N. Main St., (918) 584-2306, Doors open at 6:30 p.m., Show starts at 8 p.m., $16.
For more information: http://www.cainsballroom.com/
Thursday, April 23 Festival of the Arts
Since 1967, the Festival of the Arts has been Oklahoma City's premiere celebration of the visual, performing, and culinary arts. Nearly 200 entertainers of all ages donate their performances on four stages throughout the downtown area. This year's concerts include The Singing Cyclones, Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, The Non, Westwood Elementary Honor Choir, Conspiracy of Angels, Edgar Cruz, Boru's Ghost, Brigade, The Aaron Squirrel Trio, The Sugar-Free All Stars, and many more. For a complete schedule and stage locations, please visit the website below.
Oklahoma City, Downtown, (405) 270-4848, FREE!
For more information: http://www.artscouncilokc.com/
Thursday, April 23-Sunday, April 2610th Annual Bare Bones International Film and Music Festival
Closing out its 2009 celebration, the Bare Bones International Film and Music Festival will end on Sunday. Festivities for the final weekend include even more workshops, panel discussions, the world premiere of the documentary Investigating the After-Life , and the Stars-Cars-Guitars parade. For a full event schedule, please visit the website below.
Muskogee, Downtown, (918)616-1335, Tickets available online.
For more information: http://www.
Friday, April 24 Ashton Shepherd
Though she entered her first country showdown at the age of eight, Ashton Shepherd began writing song lyrics when she was only five years old. The singer-songwriter grew up singing classic country hits at local fairs and community events and released her debut album in 2008. Entitled Sounds So Good, the project reflects the honky-tonker's personality with the sassy "Takin' Off This Pain" and the more reverent "How Big are Angels Wings."
Miami, Buffalo Run Casino, 1000 Buffalo Run Blvd., (918) 542-7140, 7 p.m., $20.
For more information: http://ashtonshepherd.com/#/
Friday, April 24 Devon Allman's Honeytribe
As the son of The Allman Brothers' front man Greg Allman, Devon Allman continues the legacy of the southern rock icons but still manages to pave his own musical way. As leader for the power trio Honeytribe, the lead vocalist and guitarist teams up with bassist George Potsos and drummer Gabriel Strange to that is simultaneously bluesy, soulful, high energy, and old school rock and roll.
Ardmore, Two Frogs Grill, 2646 W. Broadway, (580) 226-3764, 10 p.m., $20.
For more information: http://www.myspace.com/
Friday, April 24 Back Porch Mary
Self-proclaimed "blue collar rock and roll" band Back Porch Mary enjoys influences from nearly every genre of music, namely honky tonk, rock, rockabilly, punk, country, and bluegrass. Known especially for their diehard fanbase, called the BPM Street Team, the band records all of their music, including the recently released Time for the Broken Heart, in a homemade studio and sells albums independently at shows.
Tulsa, Mercury Lounge, 1747 S. Boston, (918) 829-9737, 21+, 10 p.m., Cover may apply.
For more information: http://www.myspace.com/
Friday, April 24-Saturday, April 25 Midnight Movie: The Lost Boys
Starring Kiefer Sutherland, Cory Haim, Cory Feldman, and Jami Gertz, 1987 cult classic The Lost Boys revolves around two brothers, Mike and Sam. Facing financial troubles, the teens move with their mother to Santa Clara, a coastal California town plagued with gang activity and unexplained disappearances. When Mike starts showing signs of vampirism after a night out with the local gang, Sam recruits two young vampire hunters to save his brother by finding and destroying the head vampire.
Tulsa, Circle Cinema, 12 S. Lewis Ave., (918) 585-FILM, Friday and Saturday at Midnight, $5-$8.
For more information: http://www.circlecinema.com
Saturday, April 25 2nd Annual Norman Music Festival
Proudly co-sponsored by the Oklahoma Film & Music Office, the Norman Music Festival is one of the largest free festivals of its type and includes more than 80 performers on 12 stages throughout historic downtown. Kicking off with a Festival "Wake Up Performance" by Drum-mania Oriental Drummers, the day-long celebration will feature Starlight Mints, Other Lives, Camille Harp, Welcome the Silence, The Uglysuit, Mama Sweet, Crocodile, Buffalofitz, Susan Herndon, Maggie McClure, Z'ebre, Rainbows Are Free, The Nghiems, Ali Harter, and many more. For a complete schedule and venue information, please visit the website below.
Norman, Downtown, Main Street, (405) 579-3693, 10:30 a.m.-Midnight, FREE!
For more information: http://normanmusicfestival.
Saturday, April 25 Lawton Philharmonic Orchestra
World-class violinist and concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra David Kim will accompany the Lawton Philharmonic Orchestra during an evening of Maestro's Favorites conducted by John Kalbfleisch. Selections will include Mendelssohn's Fingal's Cave Overture, Beethoven's Symphony No. 8, and Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto. In addition, Kim will present a pre-concert discussion about his career as a soloist and concertmaster at 7 p.m.
Lawton, McMahon Memorial Auditorium, 801 N.W. Ferris Ave., (580) 531-5043, 8 p.m., $20-$35.
For more information: http://www.lawtonphil.com/
Saturday, April 25 Jump Suit Love
These six Tulsa natives bring back rock and roll, funk, dance, hip-hop, and reggae from the 70's, 80's, 90's. The cover dance band takes a comedic approach to their energetic and memorable shows while honoring the work of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bon Jovi, Gap Band, and many more.
Muskogee, Max's Garage, 116 N Main St, (918) 682-0500, 21+, 8 p.m., Cover may apply.
For more information: http://www.myspace.com/
Saturday, April 25 Susan Gibson with Tony Furtado
Famed for writing the Dixie Chicks' hit "Wide Open Spaces," popular singer-songwriter Susan Gibson is the former lead singer for The Groobees. Though the alternative country band dissolved in 2001, Gibson has gone on to enjoy a solo career. With her third album, New Dog, Old Tricks, the folk-rock artist reinterprets a couple of Groobees' favorites and introduces new material with intensity, bold prowess, and moody edge. Americana-rock singer-guitarist Tony Furtado will also be featured.
Oklahoma City, The Blue Door, 2805 N. McKinley Ave., (405) 524-0738, 9 p.m., $20.
For more information: http://www.bluedoorokc.com/
Sunday, April 26Valery Kuleshov
World-renowned Russian pianist Valery Kuleshov first attracted critical attention by hand-writing all the notes of Vladimir Horowitz's ten unpublished piano transcriptions only by listening to LP recordings. An honored artist of the Russian Federation, the music virtuoso encompasses emotional sincerity, rich colors, and brilliant power with a classical, yet contemporary style. Often compared to Horowitz, Kuleshov often plays the romantic music of Schumann, Liszt, Chopin, Brahms, and Rachmaninov.
Lindsey, United Methodist Church, 114 West Chickasaw, (405) 756-6502, 3 p.m., FREE!
For more information: http://www.valerykuleshov.com/
Sunday, April 26 The OU Symphony Orchestra
The University of Oklahoma School of Music continues the Sutton Concert Series with the President's Concert. Led by director and conductor Jonathan Shames, the OU Symphony Orchestra will debut Marvin Lamb's BOP! with organist John Schwandt, and will also perform Bernstein's Symphony No. 1, Jeremiah with Julie Davis and Brahms' Symphony No. 2.
Norman, Catlett Music Center, University of Oklahoma, 500 W. Boyd, (405) 325-4101, 3 p.m., $5-$8.
For more information: http://music.ou.edu/calendar.
Sunday, April 26 Black Label Society
Founded by former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Zakk Wylde, Black Label Society also includes rhythm guitaris Nick Catanese, drummer Craig Nunenmacher, and bassist John DeSerbio. With seven studio albums under their belt, the rock and metal heavyweights released the live compilation Skullage on Tuesday, April 21, 2009. Openers include Sevendust, Dope, and Cycle of Pain. Originally scheduled to be held at Cain's Ballroom, this event has been moved to the Brady Theatre due to overwhelming demand for tickets. If you have a ticket for Cain's, it will be honored at the Brady Theatre.
Tulsa, Brady Theatre, 105 W. Brady, (918) 582-7239, Doors open at 6:30 p.m., Show starts at 8 p.m., $40.75.
For more information: http://www.blacklabelsociety.
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