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JD McPherson, Graham Colton, Colourmusic, Taddy Porter and more to play “Music for Moore” tornado benefit Wednesday at Bricktown Events Center

Brandy McDonnell — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:56:21 +0000

The Oklahoma music community is banding together to support tornado recovery efforts with a festival-sized benefit concert from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29 at the Chevy Bricktown Events Center, 429 E. California Ave.

Artists confirmed to perform on the “Music for Moore” main stage include: JD McPherson; Graham Colton; Colourmusic; Evangelicals; Taddy Porter; The Damn Quails; Beau Jennings and the Tigers; Hosty; Skating Polly; Prettyboy (Jacob Abello); Sherree Chamberlain; Camille Harp; Parker Millsap; Deerpeople; John Calvin; Ramsay Midwood and Addverse Effects.

Video: Thompson Square performs “Everything I Shouldn’t Be Thinking About” on “Tonight Show,” playing Cain’s Ballroom tonight with proceeds going to tornado relief

Brandy McDonnell — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:44:35 +0000

Tulsa Concerts & Shows on wimgo

Country duo Thompson Square, which consists of Miami, OK, native Keifer Thompson and his wife Shawna, debuted its new single, “Everything I Shouldn’t Be Thinking About,” Tuesday on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.”

Check out the video of the episode; remember, the musical guest performs in the show’s last segment.

Keifer Thompson of Thompson Square reacts to Oklahoma tornadoes; duo is playing Cain’s Ballroom tonight with portion of ticket sales going to relief efforts

Brandy McDonnell — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:43:54 +0000

Tulsa Concerts & Shows on wimgo

Today’s featured event:

TULSA – Country duo Thompson Square, which consists of Miami, OK, native Keifer Thompson and his wife Shawna, perform at 8:15 tonight at Cain’s Ballroom, 423 N Main in Tulsa. Doors will open at 7 p.m.

What to do in Oklahoma on May 23, 2013: Attend a tornado benefit show at Fassler Hall in Tulsa

Brandy McDonnell — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:43:17 +0000

Today’s featured event,

TULSA – Hear Taddy Porter, John Moreland, Paul Benjamin Band and many more Oklahoma musicians play a tornado relief benefit show at 6 tonight at Fassler Hall, 304 S Elgin Ave.

Proceeds from the event will be donated to the American Red Cross.

Wednesday Video Spotlight: Toby Keith tours Moore tornado damage, talks about the twister striking his sister’s house and benefit plans

Brandy McDonnell — Thu, 23 May 2013 04:54:21 +0000

Oklahoma country music superstar Toby Keith, who was born in Clinton, raised in Moore and now lives in Norman, talked with the Associated Press about Monday’s massive EF5 tornado and its impact on his family and hometown in this video interview.

Wednesday Video Spotlight: Blake Shelton talks about Oklahoma-dedicated “Over You” duet, plans to host televised tornado benefit show in Oklahoma City

Brandy McDonnell — Thu, 23 May 2013 04:33:30 +0000

As previously reported, Oklahoma country music superstar Blake Shelton and his wife Miranda Lambert delivered an emotional tribute to his tornado-ravaged home state to open Tuesday night’s live episode of “The Voice.”

The country music power couple, who live in Tishomingo, performed a heartfelt acoustic rendition of Lambert’s emotional chart-topper “Over You.” The couple co-wrote the song about the death of Shelton’s brother, Richie, in a car accident.

Shawna Russell making her touring bus available for Shawnee tornado aid today

Brandy McDonnell — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:56:53 +0000

In a relief effort dubbed “Fill the Willie Bus,” Okemah country singer/songwriter Shawna Russell is making her touring coach – formerly owned by music icon Willie Nelson – available today to help with the collection and delivery of supplies to tornado victims in Shawnee.

What to do in Oklahoma on May 22, 2013: Hear red dirt music and support tornado victims at Eskimo Joe’s

Brandy McDonnell — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:03:13 +0000

Today’s featured event:

STILLWATER – Eskimo Joe’s regular Wednesday night acoustic music showcase will be transformed into a tornado relief show tonight.

“We always have acoustic music on Wednesdays and it most commonly features local musicians, Oklahoma artists, and it is predominantly red dirt artists,” said Tim Holland, Eskimo Joe’s general manager.

Toby Keith talks about Moore tornadoes, including possible benefit concert plans

Brandy McDonnell — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:12:03 +0000

Oklahoma country music superstar Toby Keith, who was born in Clinton, raised in Moore and lives in Norman, talked to CNN’s Piers Morgan tonight about the deadly tornado that tore through Moore on Monday afternoon.

“The first thing people do is get you transportation, get (you) water, take care of your kids.

Blake Shelton and NBC planning benefit concert for Oklahoma tornado victims

Brandy McDonnell — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:11:33 +0000

Oklahoma country music superstar Blake Shelton and NBC have begun organizing a benefit concert for the victims of the devastating Oklahoma tornado in his home state, according to Billboard.

On Monday afternoon, a massive tornado tore through Moore, killing at least 24 people and ravaging houses, schools and businesses.