Wanda Jackson to headline Oklahoma showcase at South by Southwest festival March 18
Wanda Jackson, shown performing at a 2009 event, will headline the official Oklahoma showcase “Sax, Clogs & Rock-n-Roll” at the South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas, on March 18. (Photo by Jaconna Aguirre/The Oklahoman Archives)
Wanda Jackson and Jack White recently collaborated on the Queen of Rockabilly’s upcoming album, due out this month.
Queen of Rockabilly and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Wanda Jackson will headline this year’s official Oklahoma showcase “Sax, Clogs & Rock-n-Roll” at the at the 24th Annual South by Southwest Music Conference & Festival, it was announced today.
The official Oklahoma Showcase is set for Thursday, March 18 in downtown Austin, Texas.
The Oklahoma Showcase is hosted by the Oklahoma Film & Music Office to promote the depth of musical talent and diversity Oklahoma has to offer, and to help local artists launch their careers through networking with members of the music industry and national media. According to a news release, the state film and music office teamed with the Norman Music Festival to develop a diverse lineup of some of the most talented artists from across the state.
“The Oklahoma showcase at South by Southwest is such an incredible opportunity for Oklahoma musicians, and an eye opening experience for music industry insiders who are becoming increasingly aware of the strength and maturity of our state’s rapidly evolving music community,” said Jill Simpson, director of the Oklahoma Film & Music Office, in the release.
Oklahoma musicians representing a variety of genres will perform on two stages from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at The Copa, 217 Congress Ave. in Austin.
Main stage performers will include Fiawna Forte, Green Corn Revival, The Pretty Black Chains, The Red Alert and Jackson. The acoustic stage will feature K.C. Clifford, Camille Harp, Chase Kerby and Daniel Walcher.
Jackson’s legendary 50-year career is hitting some serious high notes. The Oklahoma City resident was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last year, with a little push from friends like Bob Dylan, Elvis Costello and Bruce Springsteen. The Maud native recently collaborated on an album with rock experimentalist Jack White of the White Stripes, The Raconteurs and The Dead Weather. The album is scheduled for release this month via Third Man Records.
More than 1,000 people registered to attend the inaugural” Sax, Clogs & Rock-n-Roll” in 2009. Last year’s showcase featured performances by Stars Go Dim, Marcy Priest, Ryan Lindsey, Ali Harter, Colourmusic, Daniel Walcher, The Uglysuit, Beau Jennings, and Samantha Crain and the Midnight Shivers.
A SXSW Music or Platinum badge is required to attend, or people can register by calling the Oklahoma Film & Music Office at 230-8445. Oklahomans in Austin can also present an Oklahoma driver license at the door to gain admittance.
The South by Southwest Music Conference & Festival is set for March 12-21 in Austin. For more information, go to www.sxsw.com.
- BAM
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