Red Dirt Music

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Cameron University in Lawton, OK has a unique summer class, “Producing the Documentary” with Dr. Matt Jenkins has provided a real world experience for its students for the past eight years. The students work as producer, director, production manager, editor, and more! The real reward is not just the grade but an opportunity to work with many professionals. In addition, this class has produced award-winning films shown in local, state, and national markets.

This year the project explored Red Dirt Music whose birthplace is considered to be Stillwater, OK and surrounding area. The region is also referred to as "North Austin" or "West Nashville” . Some say the music can best be likened to the indie genre of rock 'n' roll as there is no definitive sound while others say it is a state of mind. Whether it is Americana, folk, or alt-country or a mix of folk, rock, country, bluegrass, blues, western swing, and honky tonk, with a few Mexican influences thrown in, it continues to evolve as many of the Red Dirt artists have relocated to Texas and elsewhere in recent years. This once uniquely Oklahoman music has migrated south to Austin, west to Nashville, and abroad to such countries as France. (Source: Wikipedia, musicians, and fans)

For six weeks, the students took to the road to interview and shoot concert footage of recording artists Wade Bowen, Jackson Taylor, No Justice, Johnny Cooper, Amy Hughes and the Dirty Seven, Clint Osmus of the Paul Daniels Band, Red Dirt Rangers, Bob Childers, Casey Pilgreen, Brandon Jenkins, Cory Morrow, & Roger Creagar. Also on tap are Frank Jackson with Smith Music Group and Radio DJ Jim Nash with 106.9 The Ranch.

The film premiered July 24th, 7 pm in the Cameron University Theatre in Lawton, OK. Before the film, the nearly full theatre patrons were treated with live acoustical performances by Kyle Hunt, Casey Pilgreen, & Johnny Cooper. Special guests included family of the artists, fellow band members, Jim Nash & Kim Driscoll of 106.9 The Ranch, and Scotty Preston & Rockin' Ron from the Outlaw 94.9, Charles Clark, editor of the Lawton-Constitution's Styles Section, KCCU Radio's Cynthia Sosa, CU President Cindy Ross, CU VP Glen Pinkston, and members of the Lawton Arts & Humanities Council.

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