Old 97's
today announced the complete performing artist lineup for the day and night downtown arts and music festival,
May 14-17 in downtown Tulsa.
The free, family-friendly event features over 75 performances on three outdoor stages. All Mayfest concerts, visual artists, children's galleries, kids' zone, and performances are free and open to the public.
“We’re excited to offer local favorites as well as bands from across the United States who have never played Mayfest before. With genres including folk, reggae, rock, jazz, country, blues and many more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy,” said Mary Jo Sartain, Mayfest festival chairwoman.
Don’t miss the national headline acts, Sister Hazel on May 15 and the Old 97’s on May 16. Both performances begin at 9 p.m. on the Williams Green at Third Street between Main Street and Boston Avenue. For a complete list, visit
tulsaworld.com/Mayfest09music. Mark your calendars now.
May 14 music highlights:
- Annie Ellicott and the Brian Haas Trio: A mix of jazz fusion and brain-melting vocals, fresh from Tulsa, 8:15 p.m., Main Street Stage on the Green
- Dirtfoot: Americana, 9:30 p.m., Fourth Street and Boston Avenue
- Grady Nichols: Smooth jazz from a Tulsa legent, 9:30 p.m., Main Street Stage on the Green
May 15 music highlights:
- Round Up Boys: Local western swing mixed with danceable classic country hits, 5 p.m., Main Street Stage on the Green
- Sister Hazel: Acoustic, pop, rock, 9 p.m., Main Street Stage on the Green
- Callupsie: Tulsa's indie rock juggernaut, 9:45 p.m., Bartlett Square at Fifth Street and Main Street
May 16 music highlights:
- Stars Go Dim: Tulsa-based pop and rock from former members of Chrisitan band Pillar, 7:30 p.m., Main Street Stage on the Green
- Old 97's: Fun alt-country, Americana and rock, 9 p.m., Main Street Stage on the Green
- Red Dirt Rangers: Homegrown sounds of alt-country and Americana, and mix we call red dirt, 9:45 p.m., Bartlett Square at Fifth Street and Main Street
May 17 music highlights:
- Josef Glaude: Traditional jazz from one of Green Country's finest, noon, Bartlett Square at Fifth Street and Main Street
- College Jazz/ORU and RSU: jazz, 1:45 and 3 p.m., Fourth Street and Boston Avenue
- Gordy & Zoe: drum ensemble, 4 p.m. Bartlett Square at Fifth Street and Main Street
For full schedule: tulsaworld.com/Mayfest09music.
