The ABCs of Dfest: Largest roster ever for Blue Dome fest
Fans flock to Paramore during Dfest 2008. Headliners this year include the Black Crowes, Cake and Ian Moore. More than 100 other bands will perform during the two-day festival. Tulsa World file
By JENNIFER CHANCELLOR World Scene Writer
Published: 7/19/2009 2:26 AM
Last Modified: 7/19/2009 4:37 AM
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Dfest, the only event of its kind in the Midwest, is back for year No. 8, proving that music is big business for fans and local economies alike.
"Oklahoma is capitalizing on what you can't 'download,' " said Dfest co-founder Tom Green.
That includes live talent, music schools, leadership and hands-on learning experience that is an industry above and beyond MP3's.
"This is like what Seattle had in the '90s," said Green. "Maybe it's better, because everyone's in on it, not just Tulsa, not just Oklahoma City."
In fact, it's one of maybe three comprehensive festivals of its size in the nation, including Austin's annual South by Southwest.
And Dfest only works, said Green, because everyone works together.
"We kill the turnpike divide between Oklahoma City and Tulsa. We have a synergy that is phenomenal right now. We have talent literally coming out of the woodwork."
What is Dfest? More than 30 headlining acts and over 100 emerging acts scheduled on more than a dozen stages and venues for this year's music festival.
It's the largest roster ever presented, said organizers, and it brings tens of thousands of music professionals and fans to downtown's historic Blue Dome District each year.
"This is a rare opportunity for emerging and aspirant artists to connect face-to-face with industry professionals," said Green. "We've organized a very experienced and sophisticated lineup of panelists from all over the nation to speak and answer questions on topics that are relevant to budding musicians."
The conference runs during the daytime hours of July 24-25. Songwriter, performer and producer Andrew W.K. will be Artist Series Keynote Speaker of the two-day conference. Other panelists include Artist Series Keynote Series Speaker P.O.D. artist Traa Daniels and Business Series Keynote Speaker Martin Atkins. Also presenting panels at Dfest will be representatives from MTV, Atlantic Records, Universal Music and much more.
"In this business," said Green, "you gotta go for it. It's kind of like being a pro athlete. We don't have the copycat syndrome of other festivals. We're definitely our own bird."
— See Monday's World to learn more about Tom and Angie Green, creators of Dfest.
Schedule of events
Thursday7 p.m.: VIP Kickoff party, VIP Kickoff Tent
9 p.m.: Colourmusic, IDL Ballroom
Friday
1:30 p.m.: Artist Keynote, Andrew WK (conference), Grammy Room, Ballroom D.
4:45 p.m.: The Music Biz Is Not for You (conference), Grammy Room
6 p.m.: Other Lives, Poseidon Stage: This band’s organic, orchestrated sound incorporates elements of progressive rock, folk and classical music and draws from many a Muse: from historical events to the Stillwater landscape where the act grew up.
6:10 p.m.: Ptiaradactyl, Joe Momma’s Pizza
7 p.m. : Dengue Fever, Triton Stage: This wacky amalgam of ’60s Cambodian pop tunes, American quasi-psychedelic rock and echo-y surf-twang guitar rides an alt-rock tidal wave in from Los Angeles.
8:10 p.m.: Joe Pug, IDL Ballroom
8:30 p.m.: Ozomatli, Triton Stage: This Grammy-winning act brews a vital concoction of Latin salsa, ska, urban hip-hop and jazz-funk, and has been a music festival favorite for years.
The 10-piece band erupted from Los Angeles to tweak people’s consciousness with their politicized amalgamation.
9:10 p.m.: Unwed Sailor, Electric Circus
9:30 p.m.: Crocodile, IDL Ballroom
10:30 p.m.: Gogol Bordello, Triton Stage: This group combines elements of punk, authentic gypsy music and Brecht-ian cabaret to wallop fans with its story of New York’s immigrant exodus through debauchery, humor and surreal dress.
10:30 p.m.: Gil Mantera’s Party Dream, IDL Ballroom: It’s a frenzied dance party with synthesizers, bass, drums, vocals, guitars, mattresses, microwaves and wrestling.
11:10 p.m.: Callupsie, Electric Circus
11:50 p.m.: DJ Rekha, Templ
12:10 a.m.: Rainbows Are Free, Flytrap Music Hall
Saturday
1:30 p.m. : Business Keynote: Martin Adkins (conference), Grammy Room
2 p.m.: Internet Killed the Radio Star (conference), MusiCares Room
6 p.m.: The Knux, Triton Stage
6:10 p.m.: Three Penny Upright, Dirty’s Tavern
7:10 p.m.: Gentleman Auction House, IDL Ballroom
7:10 p.m.: The Round Up Boys, Dirty’s Tavern
8:10 p.m.: Dead Sea Choir, Dilly Deli
8:30 p.m.: The Cool Kids, Triton Stage: This Chicago-based duo mixes influences including the Beastie Boys, EPMD, Eric B. and Rakim and others to create a word-of-mouth and MySpace groundswell. They started with the intention of making beats to sell to other artists, but soon realized they owned those distinctive beats and added their own raps over them.
9:10 p.m.: Billy Joe Winghead, Route 66 Mother Roadhouse
10 p.m.: Stars Go Dim, Williams Center, Tulsa Performing Arts Center
10:10 p.m.: Eric & the Adams, Joe Momma’s Pizza
10:30 p.m.: Gringo Star, IDL Ballroom: This quirky alt-rock foursome includes multi-instrumentalists who keep fans guessing during live shows, often switching among drums, keys, guitar, bass, accordion and even kazoo and tambourine.
11:10 p.m.: Mayola, Electric Circus
11:30 p.m.: Cake, Poseidon Stage: They epitomize the postmodern, irony-drenched aesthetic of ’90s geek-rock, mixing and matching widely varying genres — white-boy funk, hip-hop, country, new wave pop, jazz, college rock and guitar rock. They delight in the clashes that result.
12:10 p.m.: RadioRadio, Electric Circus
1 a.m.: Steve Pryor, Dirty’s Tavern note on stages: Admittedly, the names mean nothing until you get to the Blue Dome district.
There, grab a map and you’ll be in business.
Discounts and goodies
Go to any U.S. Cellular store and get your free Digital Download Card with 15 free songs by Dfest artists. Check out the list of artists: tulsaworld.com/dfestdownload. The card is also good for $5 off advance-purchase Dfest tickets.Area Kum & Go locations are offering $5 off discount tickets through Thursday.
The Philbrook Museum will offer half-price admission on Friday-Saturday to people wearing Dfest wristbands.
The Oklahoma Aquarium will offer $5 off admission on Friday-Saturday to people wearing Dfest wristbands.
American Airlines is offering a 5 percent discount off the lowest applicable fares during Dfest week via American Airlines, American Eagle and American- Connections at www.aa.com. Chose the dates and times of your choice. The promotion authorization code is 9479BP.
Save time and plan early: You can create your own customized schedule for the festival and conference so you don’t miss your bands, conference panels, or yoga events. schedule.dfest.com
Please join Dfest on these other sites to connect and find out more about Dfest promotions and make new friends with Dfest Fans: facebook.com/dfest; MySpace.com/dfest; twitter.com/dfest; youtube.com/dfestvideo
Dfest
When: Friday-Saturday
Where: Blue Dome District, downtown Tulsa
2-day pass: advance $47; day of (online only) $60
VIP 2-day pass: advance $175; day of / walk up $240
1-day pass: advance $32; day of / walk up $45
VIP conference and festival: advance $215, day of $270
2-day conference and festival: advance $85, day of $111
yoga pass: advance $60, day of $75
2-day yoga plus festival: advance $107, day of $135
Yoga plus conference and festival: advance $145, day of $186
yoga and VIP festival: advance $235, day of $315
Yoga and VIP and conference: advance $275, day of $345
Tickets available at tulsaworld.com/ticketStorm and online at tulsaworld.com/dfest09.
note: Downtown parking available, some free parking, some pay-to-park.
Trolleys available.
Hotel rooms available.
No pets, no unauthorized/ professional cameras or film equipment, no glass containers.
No weapons, no large backpacks, no fireworks, no skateboards, no scooters, no carts, no tents, no moshing. Children welcome. Tickets required for children over age 6. Some venues are 21 and over only.
Online: tulsaworld.com/dfest09
Dfest contests
Be a reporter for dfest: Tell us in 300 words or less why you think you should be a reporter during Dfest. Send entries to dfestcontest@tulsaworld.com, and see complete rules at tulsaworld.com/dfest. Deadline to enter is Monday!Photo scavenger hunt: It’s easy, and the prizes are great. Go to Dfest with our list of clues in hand, take pictures of you or your friends with the clues, then submit pictures after the festival is over to dfestcontest@tulsaworld.com. The top prize is a three-night stay at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa and a $50 Kum and Go gas card.
Jennifer Chancellor 581-8346
jennifer.chancellor@tulsaworld.com
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