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Stoney LaRue, Randy Rogers Band, Wade Bowen and more to raise funds for West, Texas, at Texas Thunder

Brandy McDonnell — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:19:10 +0000

In response to the recent tragedy in West, Texas, Texas Thunder festival organizers have teamed up with red dirt and Texas country musicians to support the West, Texas, community.

The Texas Thunder music festival, running Friday-Sunday in Gardendale, Texas, will feature Oklahoma-bred Stoney LaRue, Texans The Randy Rogers Band, Wade Bowen, Casey Donahew Band, Josh Abbott Band and many more and will raise funds for those affected by the recent tragic explosion.

Best Bets for Jan. 11-13, 2013: Ryu Goto with the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, “Saturday Night Live” comedians, Stoney LaRue and Tiger Lily EP release

Brandy McDonnell — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 20:00:05 +0000

Here are my picks for the top events happening in central Oklahoma this weekend, as listed in Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman. For more events, go to www.wimgo.com.

1. SHAWNEE — Laugh along as “Saturday Night Live” comedians Jon Lovitz, Chris Kattan and Tim Meadows perform at 7 p.m.

Best Bets for Nov. 23-25: Stoney LaRue, Graham Colton, Rick Ross and Jason Boland’s Leftover Turkey

Brandy McDonnell — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 14:45:09 +0000

1. Hear Oklahoma City singer-songwriter Graham Colton play his fifth annual Thanksgiving concert at 8 p.m. Friday at the Blue Door, 2805 N McKinley. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Regional Food Bank. Information: 524-0738 or www.bluedoorokc.com.

2. NORMAN — Listen to Oklahoma red dirt standout Stoney LaRue at 8 p.m.

Best Bets for Aug. 3-5, 2012: Gypsy Wind, “Art Gone Wild,” Stoney LaRue & Pablo Picasso

Brandy McDonnell — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 13:59:18 +0000

Here are the Best Bets for entertainment in Oklahoma this weekend, as listed in Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman. For more events, go to www.wimgo.com.

1. View “Art Gone Wild,” a new exhibit of paintings by Oklahoma City Zoo animals, at In Your Eye Studio & Gallery, 3005A Paseo, from 6 to 10 p.m.

Photo gallery: 2nd annual Red Bull Gypsy Cafe in Stillwater

Brandy McDonnell — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 03:11:22 +0000

STILLWATER — Thunder wasn’t the only thing rolling last Friday night. Despite the threat of severe weather, more than 1,200 local music enthusiasts crowded onto “The Strip” to hear 40 of the state’s most talented singer-songwriters perform at the second annual Red Bull Gypsy Café.

Former Cross Canadian Ragweed guitarist Grady Cross planning benefit at his venue, Grady’s 66 Pub

Brandy McDonnell — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:39:53 +0000

From Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman.

Grady Cross finds the key to life in giving back BAM column: The former Cross Canadian Ragweed guitarist now owns his own venue, Grady’s 66 Pub in Yukon, and relishes organizing charity shows, such as Sunday’s “Rudy’s Benefit,” for the family of a friend who died of cancer.

Red Bull Gypsy Cafe returns to celebrate red dirt music’s roots in Stillwater

Brandy McDonnell — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:41:54 +0000

Stillwater Fairs & Festivals on wimgo

STILLWATER – Forty red dirt singer-songwriters representing almost 30 years of the distinctly Oklahoman musical movement will play the second annual Red Bull Gypsy Cafe starting at 7:30 p.m. April 13 at various venues:

Eskimo Joe’s, 501 W Elm

Stonewall Tavern, 115 S Knoblock

The College Bar, 319 S Washington

Willie’s, 323 S Washington

Tickets will need to be redeemed for a wrist band at Eskimo Joe’s the night of the event.

BAM’s all-Oklahoma top 10 albums of 2011

Brandy McDonnell — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:28:15 +0000

A version of this column appears in Wednesday’s Life section of The Oklahoman.

BAM’s top 10 albums of 2011 Column: Oklahoma recording artists from across the musical spectrum made beautiful music and reached impressive milestones in the year just past.

For fans of Oklahoma music, it’s hard to imagine a more exciting year than 2011.

Best Bets for Oct. 7-9, 2011: Check out Dolly Parton, Mutemath, “The Broken Statue” and more

Brandy McDonnell — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:50:04 +0000

1. Listen to Grammy-nominated rockers Mutemath at 9 p.m. Friday at The Conservatory, 8911 N Western. Doors open at 8 p.m. Information: www.conservatoryokc.com.

2. See the world premiere of the play “The Broken Statue,” by state author Bob Perry, at 8 p.m.

What to do in Oklahoma on Oct. 7, 2011: Hear Stoney LaRue & the Arsenals at the Wormy Dog Saloon

Brandy McDonnell — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:01:54 +0000

Today’s featured event:

Hear Edmond red dirt star Stoney LaRue & the Arsenals at 11 p.m. Friday at the Wormy Dog Saloon, 311 E Sheridan. Doors open at 6 p.m. Information: 601-6276 or www.wormydog.com.

LaRue is currently touring in support of his new album, “Velvet.” To read my recent interview with LaRue about the album, click here.