Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey

     We're less than three weeks way from the beginning of a new year, which means we're less than three weeks away from our New Year's Eve Masquerade Ball  at Cain's Ballroom here in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  Be sure to come in costume, we'll be having a best costume contest with $$ prizes.  The evening will culminate with a set of Beyonce, Madonna, & Lady GaGa songs with special guests Annie Ellicott, Travis Fite, & Costa Stasinopoulos.  This night is going to be a lot of fun, so be sure to grab your tickets in advance (which saves you at least $5).  TIckets are  available here as well as at Starship Records.  VIP tickets (which gets you up to the Cain's mezzanine, champagne, snacks, and JFJO goods) can be  purchased here.

     A week later we'll be playing the first JFJO show of 2011 at Le Poisson Rouge as part of the 2011  NYC Winter Jazz Fest.  The show will also serve as a showcase for the 2011 Association of Performing Arts Presenters conference.  This year JFJO has it's own booth at APAP, booth 543, so if you are attending the conference please stop by and say hello to us there as well as at booth 119.

     Soon after we return from NYC we will enter the legendary  Church Studio in Tulsa and begin to record Chris Combs' Race Riot Suite.  The album will feature a special horn quartet consisting of Jeff Coffin Steven BernsteinPeter Apfelbaum, &  Mark Southerland.  More on that next time though.

     A big thanks goes out to all of you reading this.  Thanks for making 2010 the best year of the Odyssey yet.  From a month in  Europe, to Jeff Harshbarger's first show on Record Store Day, to the  LUDWIG premier and months of touring the US behind Stay Gold, this year was truly one for the books.  We'll see you in 2011.  Merry tidings, Happy holidays, and lots of Love. 

                                                                                                                 -JFJO

TOUR DATES

Fri. Dec. 31st - Cain's Ballroom - Tulsa, OK
w/ Panda Resistance
New Year's Eve Masquerade Ball
playing Madonna, Beyonce, & Lady GaGa

Sat. Jan. 8th - Le Poisson Rouge - New York, NY
1:00am set at the 2011 New York Winter Jazz Fest

Sat. April 30th - Maple Leaf - New Orleans, LA
w/ Johnny Vidacovich
Special LATE Night 3:00am Set

Fri. May 6th - Maple Leaf - New Orleans, LA
w/ special guest horns TBA
Special LATE Night 3:00am Set

Saturday, December 11, 2010

Last minute! Ft. Worth tonight!

> Hey friends! I am so sorry for the last minute notice but I will be playing tonight at Woody's in Ft. Worth with my friends, Mama Sweet!
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> If you have any friends in the area, send 'em our way!
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> Music starts 10pm
Camille Harp
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Thursday, December 9, 2010

Hell Pony Express - December Update - Jason Boland & The Stragglers

 
Jason Boland & The Stragglers
Hell Pony Express
December 2010
 
NEW FACEBOOK PAGE!
 
Check out Jason's new Facebook page!  DON'T MISS OUT on important news, tour, and music updates, become a fan of the OFFICIAL Jason Boland & The Stragglers Facebook page today!  Check back on the site for a new merch, music, and Straggler TV pages!
 
DECEMBER TOY DRIVE!
 
Jason Boland & The Stragglers will once again be accepting new, unwrapped toys that will be donated to a children's hospital at Christmas time.  For all those that donate, they will receive a free JB&S tree ornament. 
 
Here's how it works…
 
1.  Go to a JB&S show through December 18th.
2.  Take your new, unwrapped toy to the merch booth.
3.  Donate your toy & get Christmas tree ornament.
4.  Go home, put on your favorite JB&S song, and hang your new ornament!
 
Can't make it to a show or just can't wait for your own JB&S ornament?  They are available for purchase at www.thestragglers.com!
 
BILLY BOB'S TEXAS - 
"High In The Rockies" Signed Guitar Package!
 
As if we weren't hooking you up enough already! Purchase tickets to The Straggler's show on January 1, 2011 at Billy Bob's Texas directly from THIS LINK and you will be automatically entered to win...
  • A custom "High In The Rockies" acoustic guitar signed by the band!
  • A "High In The Rockies" CD signed by the band!
  • A Jason Boland & The Stragglers T-Shirt
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Oklahoma Film & Music Office
This Week in Film & Music: Wish List
December 09, 2010 - December 12,2010

There's no need to wish upon a star, because This Week in Film & Music has activities designed to be all you want and more. December's installment of Art "a la CART" enlists Norman High School music ensembles and two short films from deadCENTER Film Festival to present an evening of enticing local entertainment. For those who prefer live music as they do a little Christmas shopping, the Deluxe Indie Craft Bazaar offers a full roster of talent, including Skating Polly and Sugar Free Allstars. Plus, Oklahoma musicians Maggie McClure and Shane Henry partner for a special performance at The Blue Door. This weekend is the stuff that dreams are made of.

Thursday, December 9, 2010 - Sunday, December 12, 2010 
The Millennium Trilogy
The Oklahoma City Museum of Art concludes its two-week engagement of theMillennium Trilogy this weekend. Earlier this week, the saga began as reporter Mikael Blomkvist and hacker Lisbeth Salander team up to uncover the truth about the disappearance of a business tycoon's niece decades ago in The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. On Thursday evening, Salander finds herself as the prime suspect in two gruesome murders in The Girl Who Played With Fire. Then, the rest of the weekend, Blomkvist and Salander must prove her innocence as they uncover the truth about a government conspiracy and Salander's own past in The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Dr., 405-236-3100, Please check the Website for screening times, $5-$8
More information: http://www.okcmoa.com/see/film


Thursday, December 9, 2010 
Jerrod Niemann
As a renowned songwriter, Jerrod Niemann has seen his songs recorded by country giants such as Garth Brooks, Jamey Johnson, Neal McCoy, Julie Roberts, and more. As a performer, the Kansas native has released three albums, charted his first singe, "I Love Women (My Momma Can't Stand)," and scored his first number one hit with "Lover, Lover," a remake of Sonia Dada's 1992 song "You Don't Treat Me No Good No More." Austin native country artist Kyle Park will open. 
Tulsa, Cain's Ballroom, 423 N. Main St., 918-584-2306, 8:00 PM, $22, 08:00 PM
More information: http://www.cainsballroom.com/


Thursday, December 9, 2010 
Resident Funk 
The members of the Norman band Resident Funk are a decade into their musical journey and still going strong. Embracing an eclectic lineage of rock and funk with elements of jazz and reggae, the quintet's songs have a lyrical depth that has captivated fans for years.
Norman, The Deli, 309 White St., 405-329-3534, 10:30 PM, Cover may apply
More information: http://thedeli.us/blog/


Friday, December 10, 2010 - Thursday, December 16, 2010 
Howl
One of the voices of the Beat Generation, poet Allen Ginsberg wrote "Howl" in 1955 as part of his collection of work entitled Howl and Other Poems. Two years later, Ginsberg and his publisher, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, were on trial for obscenity. Starring James Franco as the famed poet, Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman's drama Howl follows the events of the widely publicized, controversial trial and the defining moments leading up to it in a genre-bending hybrid that captures a pivotal moment in the birth of an entire counterculture. 
Tulsa, Circle Cinema, 12 S. Lewis, 918-592-3456, Please check the Website for screening times, $5-$8.50 
More information: http://www.circlecinema.com/


Friday, December 10, 2010 
Art "a la CART"
Each month, the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art teams up with the Norman Arts Council's Second Friday Circuit of Art, a monthly Cleveland Area Rapid Transit route that connects the Downtown Arts District, outlying galleries, performance halls, and Campus Corner. Together, the organizations host Art "a la CART," a monthly celebration of creativity including art activities for the family, live music, and a short film. For December, the museum will host performances by Norman High Schoolensembles for global and general music, theatre, and the jazz and show choirs along with the short films O Pintor De Ceos and Junko's Shamisen presented by the deadCENTER Film Festival.
Norman, Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, 555 Elm Ave., 405-325-3272, 6:00 PM, FREE!
More information: http://www.ou.edu/content/fjjma/home/main/education_programs.html


Friday, December 10, 2010 
Patty Larkin
Combining folk, traditional, and contemporary music with sounds heard every day,Patty Larkin is part of the emerging multi-genre field of international women guitarists who produce, write, sing, and engineer their own albums. Winner of 11 Boston Music Awards, the folk-rock singer-songwriter recently released her latest project, 25, a collection of 25 love songs in celebration of two and a half decades in the recording industry.
Tulsa, All Soul Acoustic Coffeehouse, 2952 S. Peoria, 918-743-2363, 7:00 PM, $15
More information: http://www.allsoulcoffeehouse.com/


Friday, December 10, 2010 
MONTU
After only a few years together, Norman instrumental group MONTU has developed a large fanbase among college students across the country. Producing an individual and danceable sound, keyboardist John Barkley, guitarist Zane Russell, bassistJohn Godsy, and drummer Colby Cowart infuse the influences of rock, electronica, jazz, and jam-based music into their memorable live performaces. Stillwater jazz-funk group Flatland Travelers will open the show.  
Stillwater, Eskimo Joe's, 501 W. Elm St. , 405-372-8896, 10:00 PM, Cover may apply
More information: http://www.eskimojoes.com/


Saturday, December 11, 2010 
Deluxe Indie Craft Bazaar 
Featuring live demonstrations, music and activities, the Deluxe Indie Craft Bazaaris a community event in which unique artists show and sell their handmade work to shoppers from all over the region. With live performances by the Oklahoma Childrens Acting GuildKris NickellSkating PollyBalcum Rancum Puppetry, and Sugar Free Allstars, this year's Bazaar wil also include a fundraiser for ProjectOKC. 
Oklahoma City, OK State Fairgrounds Centennial Building, 3001 General Pershing Blvd., 405-948-6704, Please check the Website for a full schedule, FREE!
More information: http://www.deluxeok.net/


Saturday, December 11, 2010 
The Byron Berline Band
As a three-time National Fiddle Champion, Grammy-nominee Byron Berline has been touted as one of the nation's most inventive fiddlers and continues to be both critically and commercially acclaimed. Along with banjo player John Hickman, guitarist Jim Fish, fiddle and guitar player Greg Burgess, bassist Richard Sharpand drummer Steve Short, the Byron Berline Band consistently demonstrates skill, versatility, artistry, and bluegrass dexterity.
Guthrie, Double Stop Fiddle Shop, 121 E. Oklahoma Ave., 405-282-6646, 7:30 PM, $10
More information: http://www.doublestop.com/musichall.php


Saturday, December 11, 2010 
Maggie McClure and Shane Henry
Two accomplished Oklahoma musicians join forces for one night of unforgettable music. Pianist, singer and songwriter Maggie McClure has had her original songs featured on popular television shows such as MTV's The Hills and CBS's The Young and the Restless. The songbird recently released her album Good Morning and Good Night and wrapped up a tour with Sara Bareilles. Oklahoma City blues and soul singer-songwriter Shane Henry likewise enjoyed the release of his latest album, Beauty in the Struggle, this year and continues to tour throughout the country. 
Oklahoma City, The Blue Door, 2805 N. McKinley Ave., 405-524-0738, 8:00 PM, $10 in advance, $15 at the door
More information: http://www.bluedoorokc.com/


Saturday, December 11, 2010 
Boyz II Men
Best known for emotional ballads and intricately complex a cappella harmonies, Grammy-winning R&B group Boyz II Men has sold an estimated 60 million albums worldwide. Often recognized as one of the most successful groups of the 1990s, the band's hits include "On Bended Knee," "Motownphilly," "End of the Road," and "One Sweet Day" with Mariah Carey. Now touring as a trio, Boyz II Men recently announced plans for a special 20th anniversary album, which will feature all four members: Wayna Morris, Shawn Stockman, Nathan Morris, and Michael McCary, who left the group in 2003 due to health problems. 
Newkirk, First Council Casino, 12875 N. Highway 77 , 877-725-2670, 8:00 PM, $35-$75
More information: http://www.myfirstwin.com/


Saturday, December 11, 2010 
Rich O'Toole 
Houston singer-songwriter Rich O'Toole is the first artist to have three consecutive singles off a debut album reach the Top 10 of the Texas Music Chart. Produced by Grammy-nominee Mack Damon, that album, Seventeen, was also named by theTexas Music Times as the "Best Album of 2006 That No One Told You About." Again working with Damon, O'Toole's second album was released in 2008 and includes ten self-penned songs and a cover of The Postal Service's 2003 single "The District Sleeps Alone Tonight." 
Davis, Arbuckle Ballroom, 12201 Hwy. 7, 580-369-3870, 9:30 PM, Cover may apply
More information: http://www.myspace.com/arbuckleballroom


Sunday, December 12, 2010 
Susan Herndon
When she was young, Tulsa singer-songwriter Susan Herndon took guitar lessons from Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame member Tommy Cook. Also skilled on the piano and accordion, Herndon is especially known for her sweet voice, gifted songwriting, and versatile style. Her latest album, All Fall Down, was produced by celebrated Grammy-winner Lloyd Maines.  
Bixby, Buster's Guitar Store, 12606 S. Memorial , 918-369-3573, 3:00 PM, $8.50
More information: http://www.bustersguitars.com/


Sunday, December 12, 2010 
Janet Rutland's "Baby It's Cold Outside"
Armed with many of her favorite selections, Janet Rutland and her musicians return to the Jazz Hall to prove again why theirs is one of the most sought-after shows of any season. This special holiday performance will also feature special guest vocalist Chuck Cissel
Tulsa, The Jazz Depot, 111 E. First St., 918-281-8600, 5:00 PM, $10-$20
More information: http://www.okjazz.org/

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Carrie Underwood is Country Music Artist of the Year at American Country Awards - Oklahoma City Pop Culture | Examiner.com




Carrie Underwood is Country Music Artist of the Year at American Country Awards - Oklahoma City Pop Culture | Examiner.com

Norman Music Festival 2011 changes dates

Leon Russell performs at the 2010 Norman Music Festival. (Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman Archives)
From Wednesday’s Life section of The Oklahoman.
Norman Music Festival 2011 hopes to another weekend
The fourth annual event shifts to April 28-30 to avoid conflicting with Easter weekend.
The 2011 Norman Music Festival is doing the bunny hop, jumping back a weekend to accommodate the Easter holiday weekend
Norman Music Festival 4 is now set for April 28-30, a week later than the original dates organizers recently announced.
Although it won’t be on its usual weekend, plans are still in place to expand the free event from two to three days, with the festivities spanning Thursday through Saturday. The first two days will take place primarily inside various Norman venues.
For the 2011 NMF, Saturday will be the big day, when outdoor stages go up in downtown Norman. Although next year’s festival won’t extend through Sunday, concerns were raised that the Easter weekend dates would conflict with Good Friday church services and Easter egg hunts, said 2011 NMF chairman Robert Ruiz.
“Because it (the main day) was going to be on a Saturday this year, we didn’t think it was going to be that much of an issue being on the same weekend as Easter,” Ruiz said. “But we did get quite a bit of feedback after we made the announcement public that there were some worries that it might interfere with some other activities and services and things like that. So we went ahead and made the change to move it to the following weekend.”
Norman Mayor Cindy Rosenthal applauded the decision to shift the NMF dates.
“I think there were a number of people who were concerned about it coinciding with Easter holiday weekend, and I think appropriately the Norman Music Festival took that under advisement and decided a change was probably a good thing,” she said. “The Norman Music Festival depends on using parking facilities many of which are under the control of churches in the area, so having access to adequate parking was certainly an issue.”
Moving the festival to the final weekend in April will allow it to coincide with other big events in Norman, including the Lion’s Carnival, ‘89er Day and, for the first time, the May Fair Arts Festival.
“Last year, we were in a situation where we were able to coordinate with the Lion’s Carnival and with ‘89er Day to have those three events on the same weekend. And that was a pretty nice experience. We definitely loved having the carnival right there,” Ruiz said. “Along with our kids’ stage and our arts market … it’s just one more thing for families to do there. We have an extremely diverse crowd, so there’s something for everybody.”
Also, he said the layout of the outdoor stages will be altered to allow the April 30 ‘89er Day Parade route to march right through the festival grounds. The main stage will be moved from its Main Street spot in front of the Sooner Theatre to the corner of Porter and Main.
“We think it has great impact for the community to have all those events on the same weekend for everyone to enjoy,” said Charles Hollingsworth, co-chairman of the Norman ‘89er Day Parade.
Although NMF4 now will again overlap with Oklahoma City’s downtown Festival of the Arts, Ruiz said he doesn’t expect that to significantly affect attendance for either event.
“It’s great to be at a point now where we’re no longer where we were a decade back when it was ‘OK, what’s the one art thing happening this month?’ Now there are several arts things going on in one weekend that people have to choose; it’s kind of a good thing to be in that situation,” he said.
“It will make Norman a real nice destination for that weekend with tons of things going on. … We’ll be very happy if we can make an event that will be as big as a (University of Oklahoma football) game day.”
Organizers haven’t decided what to do with the NMF dates beyond 2011.
“I think we’ll be open to looking at our dates. We’d probably like to keep our traditional date, but if this works in such a great way for the community and people feel like it’s a great way to approach these events, I think we’ll be open to considering that,” Ruiz said. “I think part of it is just seeing how it will turn out this year.”
The Norman Music Festival will again take place on the 100, 200 and 300 blocks of E Main Street downtown, east of the railroad tracks in the arts district. As in past years, the event will be free and open to everyone.
The search for nationally known headliners for NMF4 is under way. Past headliners have included Dirty Projectors, Leon Russell, Electric Six, The Sword, Of Montreal, Polyphonic Spree and Chainsaw Kittens.
Organizers hope to feature as many as 200 acts next year, with the roster made up primarily of local, state and regional performers. The open call for bands and solo artists started last week. For more information, go to www.normanmusicfestival.com.
-BAM

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The tour with Sean McConnell went off without a hitch and The Prank War continued as expected! First, Sean's crew raided the merch booth and jumped on stage during Johnny's performance at Fat Daddy's Sports Bar in Fort Worth, Texas. (Pictures on the left). Derek Shampine, Merch Expert for Sean McConnell, got some of the shenanigans recorded from his phone. You can watch that video here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGbN0jLaMmY
 
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Outlaw Escape Cruise with Johnny Cooper is from January 16th-23rd, 2011! We will be traveling to Jamaica, The Grand Cayman Islands and Cozumel!! Escape the winter weather and come enjoy the sunshine with your favorite band, friends and family!!!
For more information, contact Mike or Judy with Passport Travel at (877) 203-8035
 
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Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Outlaws, on The Strip, Stillwater, OK

Outlaws hits The Strip

By Aimee Robinson, OColly
Features Editor
Published: Sunday, December 5, 2010
Updated: Monday, December 6, 2010 01:12

The Strip's newest bar rocked its grand opening Saturday night.
Outlaws put on the Red Dirt for Red Cross benefit concert with several bands playing, including Red Dirt Rangers, Bo Phillips Band and Chad Sullins.
The bar was full of people and cowboy boots. Walking into the building, you feel as though you've driven one hour south and hit up Oklahoma City's Bricktown.
The new joint has a roomy dance floor, and plenty of room for two-stepping and spins. The rustic atmosphere and size of the bar counter set it apart from some of the others, and there were plenty of bartenders quickly taking drink orders.
"Even though there were a lot of people, it never felt as crowded as most bars can feel," business management junior, Nicole Snowden said. "I'm excited for Outlaws, I think it makes a nice addition to The Strip, plus it has a great dance floor,"
The bar smells new; the scent of freshly-cut wood wafted through the air. The rustic decorations are a nice touch, too.
"Outlaws is by far the nicest bar on the strip," accounting and finance junior, Joe White said.

Outlaws
501 S Washington St
Stillwater, OK  74074
(405) 533-1999   

earlier article>>>
A new club on the Strip teams up with a local emergency response organization to open its doors with a bang and a fundraiser. Outlaws, 501 S. Washington St., the newest attraction on the Strip, will open Saturday at 7 p.m. to host the second annual Red Dirt for Red Cross fundraiser.
I predict Outlaws is going to be a big hit with the college crowd, which will hopefully benefit the American Red Cross and local displaced families this weekend. Outlaws is a large, two-story club that can hold more than 800 partygoers. It is decorated with dozens of neon light fixtures advertising beer, four 150-inch flat-screen TVs and a few smaller flat-screen TVs around the bar if larger ones weren't enough. It has two bars and a large dance floor. The club, when open for regular business, will have a DJ every night and feature live bands at least once a week.
The north-central Oklahoma chapter of the American Red Cross helps local families who have experienced a disaster. It takes care of their "emergency needs by providing vouchers for groceries, clothing, and glasses," among other things, said Vicki Henington, the director of the fundraiser. It will also provide housing in a hotel for families that need it.
The chapter has already helped four families in the last two weeks who have been troubled by home fires. The Red Cross raised nearly $6,000 last year at the event and hopes to raise the same this year, if not more, Henington said. Any cash donation will get you in the event, but the first 100 people to donate $10 will receive a $5 gift card to Louie's Grill & Bar. There will also be a silent auction featuring items such as an OSU autographed football and basketball, a new iKICK by KICKER, a Twilight movie pack and much more from 7-10:30 p.m.
The event includes some of the best Red Dirt bands around as entertainment. Red Dirt is a genre of music musician Bo Phillips described as an alterative mix of rock and country that originated in Stillwater. The line up includes Bo Phillips Band, Red Dirt Rangers, Chad Sullins and the Last Call Coalition, Kevin Pickett and Southern Rain, Taylor Atkinson, Robby Vanvekoven, and Josh Boyles. Bo Phillips Band's new single "Never" has reached Top 40 on the Texas Music Chart. This will be the second year for the band to participate in the event. Lead singer and Oklahoma State University alumnus Bo Phillips said he wants to give back to the community and help others.
So, everyone over 21-years-old make your way to Outlaws, have a good time and donate a lot of money to the needy and less fortunate who live right around us. If you are unable to make the event, but would still like to make a donation you can contact Ms. Henington at 405-372-1833.

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Merry Christmas - from your pals The Sugar Free Allstars!


Friday, December 3, 2010

Jake Moffat Acoustic at The Aardvark, Ft. Worth


Jake Moffat Band Headlining Benefit for The Dome, Perkins, OK....


Leon Russell Honored


Friday, December 3, 2010



Tulsa Street Honors Oklahoma Legend Leon Russell

After months of petitioning, the City of Tulsa has designated a portion of Third Street from Peoria to Utica Avenues in honor of Oklahoma music icon, Leon Russell. The location of the road is unique in that it encompasses the Pearl District, a diverse area known for its creative arts-oriented businesses including The Church Studio, where Russell and countless friends of his recorded music.

Leon Russell Road was the result of an online Facebook campaign which inspired native Tulsan and music enthusiast Charles Roden to submit a formal proposal to the city. Residents and businesses in the community were pleased to welcome Leon Russell Road to their area. During the street's grand-opening celebration in November, David Strader, president of the Pearl District Neighborhood Association, told the crowd that Russell's music "continues to inspire people all over the world."  

Johnny Williams, a Tulsa musician who has played with Russell throughout his career, noted that Russell was touched by the distinction when they spoke about it earlier this month, "He almost cried." Williams said.

Russell's decade-spanning career has hit another high note this year, as he is currently touring with Elton John in promotion of their recent, critically-acclaimed album The Union. Russell first made waves on the Billboard charts in 1972 with the release of his album,Carney, which featured hits including "Tight Rope" and "This Masquerade." In addition to his solo ventures, Russell is known for his work with artists such as Eric Clapton, The Rolling Stones, and Bob Dylan.

With this honor, Leon Russell now joins the ranks of other Tulsa musicians who have received honorary streets including The GAP Band and Bob Wills.

Article quotes and excerpts from The Tulsa World.

For the complete Tulsa World article, please visit: 
http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?subjectid=11&articleid=20101107_11_A21_CUTLIN964088&archive=yes

For more information on Leon Russell, please visit: 
www.leonrussellrecords.com

Happy Birthday Randi!

Happy birthday Randi and many many more!

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Camille - JJ's & The Brewhouse

Hey friends!  There's more music to be played this weekend!....I'm on it!

Friday night, December 3rd...JJ's Alley in Bricktown (212 E. Sheridan, OKC) 10pm.  Upstairs. I LOOOOOVE JJ's!

Saturday night, December 4th...The Brewhouse (Coach's) in Norman on Main Street (Just west of the tracks)  WITH some wonderful & talented friends...Susan Herndon, Gabe Marshall & Bryon White (aka The Damn Quails).  Song Swapping begins at 10pm.  Please join us!!

Til we meet again,
Camille


~herndon december news~

Greetings
and Happy Holidays!
Hoping to see you at a show sometime soon...
Here's some news, 'til then.
xxooo
~Susan
 
 
New CD.   Still a few copies left of the new album, All Fall Down  :-)   And again, under the direction of Lloyd Maines and his golden ears, who says of it:  "looks great and sounds great."
 
Radio play.   Rich Warren, WFMT Chicago DJ and revered host of The Midnight Special out of Chicago, recommended the new CD All Fall Down in his "Rich's Picks" and played "The Bad Roads of Oklahoma" on his Saturday night show (apparently they have bad roads in Illinois too.)  It will eventually be on the national show sometime in late January or early February.  And we understand that John Wooley has been playing "Oklahoma Girl" on his great Saturday night show, Swing on This, on KWGS.  And we're told that Davit Souders is playing some of the new tunes on his cool Monday night show on RSU radio.  Thanks guys!
 
Press.   Speaking of John Wooley... he wrote a lovely article called "Home in Oklahoma" about the new album in this month's December issue of the beautiful Oklahoma Magazine.
Thanks to both John and to Oklahoma Magazine.
 
New Website.  www.susanherndon.com  ... is up and still under construction... but some of the new tunes are up and there's some other stuff on there and even a blog... more links and photos to add, and album info, and lyrics... it's a work in progress... Thanks to all who have visited and signed the guestbook, made comments on the blog, and signed up for the newsletter... otherwise, you know, it feels like a big vacuum out here in cyberspace.
 
CD Release Dates.   Still adding more and more dates to the calendar... this month, with special CD Releases in Bixby at Buster's Guitars and one in Kansas, Oklahoma at Hickory Tree House Concert.  The Tulsa CD Release will be on January 29th at the new Blue Rose Cafe.  More dates to be announced soon... We can't do this without you; and we wouldn't want to, so YOU COME, TOO! 
 
Buy the new CD.   ... It is the Holiday Season... you can purchase the CD at the website www.susanherndon.com or at the online store www.cdbaby.com.  CDs are also available at Tulsa Violin Shop, and also, in Tulsa:  at Starship, Ida Reds, Mecca Coffee, Dwelling Spaces, (and many thanks to our very special distributor of lovers of savage sumptuous songs and also to those of you who have bought the new cd in bulk and delivered them one by one to a new home ... we love and appreciate you and we could not do this without you!)
 
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Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame.  (401 South 3rd St, Muskogee.)  Thursday, 2 December, 7 pm.  with Emily Kaitz, Greg Jacobs, Tom Skinner.   This is the Music Begins With a Song Concert Series.  Hey, when it comes to songwriting, it doesn't get any better than Emily, Greg, and Tom.  I'm feeling pretty fortunate to be on the bill with these guys.
 
Frank Lloyd Wright's Price Tower.  (510 South Dewey, Bartlesville.)  Friday, 3 December, 8 pm.  In the Copper Bar with my band, the CherryPickers:  Stephen Rickey Lee and Michael Steed.  LoVe LOve lOvE the Price Tower!  Thank you Mr. Wright.  We love you, too.
 
Coaches Brewhouse.  (110 South Main, Norman.)  Saturday, 4 December, 10 pm.  with Camille Harp and the Damn Quails (Gabe Marshall and Bryon White).  This will be a big ol song swappin good Saturday night time!  Always a fun with Gabe and Bryon, and looking forward to playing with the lovely Camille-- we've been threatening for some time now to do a show together... You Come, Too! 
 
The Blue Door.  (2805 N. McKinley Ave, Oklahoma City.)  Sunday, 5 December, 7 pm.  This is the 20th Annual Woody Guthrie Tribute, featuring everybody!  $20. benefits the Blue Door Music Foundation. 
 
Buster's Guitars.  (12606 S. Memorial, Bixby.)  Sunday, 12 December, 3-5 pm.  The very first in the new, Buster's Guitars Concert Series.  Go to:  www.bustersguitars.com   Call for reservations:  918-369-3573  This is great guitarist, Bill Guinn's wonderful store who is hosting this event.  We'll have CDs and guitars for sale, too ;-)
 
Hickory Tree House Concerts.  (Illinois River at Fiddler's Bend near Kansas, Oklahoma, 74347.)  Sunday, 19 December, 2 pm.  Potluck buffet begins at 1 pm.  Go to:  www.hickorytreehouse.com for more information.  This will be a special CD Release and first time here, at Kathy and Steve's beautiful place. For reservations:  steve@hickorytreehouse.com
 
McNellies.  (409 E. 1st St, Tulsa.)  Tuesday, 14 December.  A private holiday party... but you know... you might, say, put your Santa suit on and bring some elves and stop in with some gifts... i'm sure no one will turn you away. 
 
Rick's Cafe Americain.  (31st and Harvard, Tulsa.)  Tuesdays, 6:30 pm (except for the 14th)  My home away from home...  the world will always welcome lovers... as time goes by...  AND, the only intersection in Tulsa without any road construction (...knock on wood...)
 
French Hen.  (71st and Yale, Tulsa.)  Fridays and/or Saturdays when i'm in Tulsa, 7 pm.
J'adore toujours La Poule Francaise... quand je suis en ville j'y suis la... pour jouer des chansons francaises, manger de la bonne nourriture, et boire du bon vin!
 
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all locations Tulsa and Oklahoma unless otherwise noted...
 
Thursday, 2 December:  Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame/Muskogee
Friday, 3 December:  Price Tower/Bartlesville
Saturday, 4 December:  Coaches BrewHouse/Norman
Sunday, 5 December:  The Blue Door/Oklahoma City
Tuesday, 7 December:  Rick's Cafe Americain
Sunday, 12 December:  Buster's Guitars/Bixby
Tuesday, 14 December:  McNellie's/private party
Sunday, 19 December:  Hickory Tree House Concert/Kansas, Oklahoma
Tuesday, 21 December:  Rick's Cafe Americain
Friday, 31 December:  French Hen
Saturday, 22 January:  Fred's Texas Cafe/Ft Worth, Texas 
Saturday, 29 January:  The Blue Rose Cafe