When This is Spinal Tap opened in 1984, it had such a tongue-in-cheek feel mixed with a fly on the wall observation to it that a lot of people believed it was about a real band. Rob Reiner said he was approached by people who told him he should’ve focused on a more well-known band. It was the first movie to be directed by Reiner. I wasContinue reading “‘Spinal Tap II’ Feels Like A Tribute Band That Can’t Hit The Same Notes”
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RIP Bob Weir, Long Strange Trip Ends
If I live to be 109, I will always regret never being able to attend a Grateful Dead concert. The band was known for their long performances and jam sessions. They were some of the few who believed the notion you’re never going to perform a song the same way twice so have all the fun you can. Bob Weir wasContinue reading “RIP Bob Weir, Long Strange Trip Ends”
Tone-Loc Helps Tulsans Right In The New Year At Hard Rock
The year 2025 is now one for the history books. But many people from all over the Tulsa Metro area decided to send it off with another flash from the past. Tone-Loc joined other musicians and performers on stage at the Tulsa Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on Wednesday, Dec. 31. He performed his hitsContinue reading “Tone-Loc Helps Tulsans Right In The New Year At Hard Rock”
Never Forget The Clock Tower
It’s Nov. 12. And this is the day that a bolt of lightning struck the clock tower in Hill Valley, Calif. at 10:04 p.m. PDT. in 1955. As far as we know, it’s never been fixed 70 years later. It was also the night a young teenager managed to inspire a Chuck Berry to changeContinue reading “Never Forget The Clock Tower”
Halloween Recital At NSU
The Northeastern State University Music Depatment held its annual Halloween recital on Oct. 30 in the Center for Performing Arts at its Tahlequah campus. On piano, Farron Mayfield opened up with performing “The Force Theme” and “The Imperial March” from Star Warsuna was on before performing music by Franz Liszt. Then, there was “Moonlight Village”Continue reading “Halloween Recital At NSU”
John Denver Crashes While Charlie Rich Burns…His Award Slip
It’s strange how specific dates seem to always pop up during a certain person’s life. Last month, I posted how Mike Gundy was fired from his position as head coach of Oklahoma State University’s football program 18 years and one day to his explosive rant against the Daily Oklahoman after a win against Texas Tech.Continue reading “John Denver Crashes While Charlie Rich Burns…His Award Slip”
Sweet Gesture At Jelly Roll Concert Doesn’t Go Sour On Fans
I’m not a fan of Jelly Roll, but a lot of people are. When he played on July 23 in Minot, N.D. it was to a sell-out crowd of 18,000 at the State Fair reportedly. One of them in attendance was a young man disabled and has to use a motorized cart. Sometimes, it’s hardContinue reading “Sweet Gesture At Jelly Roll Concert Doesn’t Go Sour On Fans”
Good Night, Sweet Prince Of Darkness!
The thing about music is that it all comes from somewhere else. Someone decides to play a chord a different way or does a different beat on their drums and the rest is history. In Tom Hanks’ directorial debut That Thing You Do!, the drummer speeds up the tempo and what would’ve been a slowContinue reading “Good Night, Sweet Prince Of Darkness!”
In A World Of Bills, Be A Malcolm-Jamal
Malcolm-Jamal Warner was still a kid when he became the one of the most recognizable sons and brothers ever as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show. Throughout the show’s eight season run, America watched Warner grow from a gullible teenager into a young man. It can been hard on many child actors. Yet, Warner seemedContinue reading “In A World Of Bills, Be A Malcolm-Jamal”
Drag Show For Pride Month
While some people might not think of Oklahoma has a place that is LGBTQIA friendly but Tahlequah, the capital of the Cherokee Nation and the main campus of Northeastern State University, is. On June 14, The Squeeze Inn was the site of the monthly drag show of The Turrelle Sisters. Josie Lee Turrelle and SashaContinue reading “Drag Show For Pride Month”
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