http://www.tulsaworld.comThe latest news and information from the Tulsa World.5Copyright 2013, World Publishing Co. All rights reserved.Tulsa's BOK Center arena was highlighted in the May issue of industry trade publication ' Venues Today ' as a leader in ticket sales and social media presence. The venue finished ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/BOK_Center_tops_list_of_Midwest_Top_Stops/20443?subj=29Fri, 24 May 2013 08:01:00 CDT Blake Shelton , the Oklahoma-born country music superstar and host of TV talent show 'The Voice,' will host a benefit concert Wednesday in Oklahoma City. The event also will be televised live on ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/BREAKING_Blake_Shelton_to_host_Healing_the_Heartland/20501?subj=29Fri, 24 May 2013 02:00:00 CDTCountry duo Thompson Square rocked the heart of Oklahoma Thursday night with a tour stop at Cain's Ballroom that was so much more than just a concert. Miami, Okla.-raised frontman ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/REVIEW_and_PHOTOS_Thompson_Square_at_Cains_Ballroom/20500?subj=29Thu, 23 May 2013 23:23:00 CDTThe ' Music for Moore ' concert will be 5-11 p.m. May 29 at the Chevy Bricktown Event Center in Oklahoma City. All proceeds (including admission, parking and all concessions) will ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/JD_McPherson_Graham_Colton_Colourmusic_and_more_to/20495?subj=29Thu, 23 May 2013 15:56:47 CDTThis sure feels like a confirmation to me. But of what, exactly, has yet to be decided. 'We are still figuring out what we will do but we will do something good. I will make an ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Toby_Keiths_publicist_confirms_fundraiser_is_in_the/20489?subj=29Thu, 23 May 2013 13:03:00 CDTBusinesses across the Brady Arts District will turn its monthly ' First Friday ' art crawl into something far more on June 7 . On that date, the art crawl transforms into 'Tulsa ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Brady_Arts_District_plans_Tulsa_Gives_Moore_fundraiser/20486?subj=29Thu, 23 May 2013 11:38:00 CDTThe 22nd annual seasonal music series at Utica Square kicks of this weekend with a concert by Light Opera Oklahoma . It runs through August with its traditional finale by longtime jazzman Grady Nichols. ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Utica_Square_announces_Summers_Fifth_Night_music_series/20436?subj=29Thu, 23 May 2013 08:01:00 CDTOklahoma mutli-medium professional artist M Paul Kirby will sell his Oklahoma Wood collection to help benefit disaster relief in Moore. He says 100 percent of the price will go ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Oklahoma_artist_M_Paul_Kirby_to_sell_Oklahoma_Wood/20460?subj=29Wed, 22 May 2013 12:58:00 CDTBrothers Taylor, Zac and Isaac of Hanson shared their stories of their worst (best?) drunken moments as they walk the red carpet in Los Angeles for the premiere of ' The Hangover III .' ...http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/VIDEO_Tulsa_band_of_brothers_Hanson_walks_red_carpet/20458?subj=29Wed, 22 May 2013 11:59:00 CDTOklahoma-raised country superstar Toby Keith came home to help his home town yesterday. The Weather Channel spoke with him. 'Any lost life's awful, but then you hear about all ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/VIDEO_Toby_Keith_talks_about_his_home_town_to_CNN_and/20455?subj=29Wed, 22 May 2013 10:48:00 CDTCountry singer and Ada-born Tishomingo resident Blake Shelton wants to help his home state in a big way, he told Billboard magazine. The industry magazine reports that Shelton ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Blake_Shelton_planning_tornado_benefit_concert_he_tells/20452?subj=29Wed, 22 May 2013 10:20:10 CDTA peek at upcoming shows at The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa shows a full -- and growing -- roster for live entertainment through this year. New shows are being added all ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/The_Joint_inside_the_Hard_Rock_Hotel_Casino_has_full/20423?subj=29Wed, 22 May 2013 08:01:00 CDTTulsa’s Brian Horton of Horton Records is organizing an Okie Tornado Relief Benefit concert. It kicks off 6 p.m. Thursday at Fassler Hall , 304 S. Elgin Ave. Pretty much ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Thursday_night_New_Tulsa_Sound_concert_will_benefit/20434?subj=29Tue, 21 May 2013 13:13:00 CDTTulsa-founded boutique and coffee bar Joebots at Dwelling Spaces will donate 100 percent of proceeds from the sale of its “ Bigfoot Lattes ” to Oklahoma tornado relief efforts through the Red ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Bigfoot_loves_Oklahoma_and_will_help_tornado_relief/20433?subj=29Tue, 21 May 2013 12:35:00 CDTTulsa’s historic music venue Cain's Ballroom will donate $1 from each ticket sold for its Thursday Thompson Square concert to the Oklahoma Tornado Relief Fund, set up by The Salvation Army ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Cains_Ballroom_to_donate_part_of_Thompson_Square_ticket/20432?subj=29Tue, 21 May 2013 12:18:00 CDTHere’s your chance to win one of two pairs of tickets to see Paul McCartney perform May 30 at the BOK Center. First, head over to Facebook and “like” the Tulsa World Scene page. ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/We_have_two_pair_of_Paul_McCartney_tickets_to_give/20428?subj=29Tue, 21 May 2013 11:05:00 CDTMusicRow magazine announced nominees for its 25th annual MusicRow Awards , Nashville’s longest running industry trade awards show. The MusicRow editorial team selected nominees, then voted ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Carrie_Underwood_other_Okies_earn_nominations_for_Music/20421?subj=29Tue, 21 May 2013 08:01:00 CDTYep, fair news is already trickling in. The 2013 local lineup for the Hard Rock Stage at the International Beer Garden has been set. The Tulsa State Fair runs Sept. ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Tulsa_State_Fair_announces_secondary_stage_performers/20417?subj=29Mon, 20 May 2013 11:55:03 CDTLocal musician Philip Zoellner 's recording a new album. There's no release date, but in the meantime, enjoy the new video from his single ' Tightrope .' Follow Zoellner at ...http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/SEE_IT_New_video_from_local_singer_songwriter_Philip/20415?subj=29Mon, 20 May 2013 11:10:15 CDTSometimes stars say awkward things. This week's Marie Claire interview with Oklahoma country star Carrie Underwood is one of those times. The laid-back interview quotes Underwood ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Carrie_Underwood_on_her_family_birth_order_I_was_the/20382?subj=29Thu, 16 May 2013 15:01:23 CDTCountry sweetheart Miranda Lambert earned a nomination for an O Music Award for Best Interactive Video for 'Fastest Girl in Town.' The awards include an array of quirky categories, ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Miranda_Lambert_earns_nomination_for_O_Music_Award/20381?subj=29Thu, 16 May 2013 11:37:12 CDTBroken Arrow retro-rocker JD McPherson is nominated for two awards in this year's Americana Honors & Awards . Okemah singer-songwriter John Fullbright also netted two nominations, including ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Broken_Arrows_JD_McPherson_Okemahs_John_Fullbright/20368?subj=29Wed, 15 May 2013 12:39:00 CDTSeattle rapper Macklemore , never shy about proclaiming his pride for his home city, wants the Oklahoma City Thunder to stop using his music to pump up fans before games. Seattle ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Seattle_rapper_Macklemore_wants_OKC_Thunder_to_stop/20364?subj=29Wed, 15 May 2013 12:07:55 CDTChristian and adult contemporary pop singer Amy Grant released her first album in 10 years this week, ' How Mercy Looks From Here .' The singer dedicated the album to her mother, ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Amy_Grant_releases_first_album_in_10_years_includes/20361?subj=29Wed, 15 May 2013 10:12:00 CDT The Cold War Kids will perform Aug. 21 at Cain's Ballroom, venue management confirmed. The show is all ages. Tickets start at $19, plus fees, available at the box office, by calling ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Local_Natives_Cold_War_Kids_set_Tulsa_tour_stops/20352?subj=29Tue, 14 May 2013 16:27:26 CDT The Hound Dog Blues Festival return Sept. 21-22 at Chandler Park, 6500 W. 21st St. It's pet-friendly and proceeds benefit local animal rescue organizations. Performers at the pet-friendly ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Hound_Dog_Blues_Festival_sets_dates_music_lineup/20343?subj=29Tue, 14 May 2013 13:12:43 CDTFormer Beatle Paul McCartney brought special guests with him to his Goiania, Brazil recently. A swarm of grasshoppers. Says his blog about Sir Paul's unplanned set additions: ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Paul_McCartney_brings_a_little_extra_with_him_to_Brazil/20277?subj=29Sun, 12 May 2013 08:01:00 CDT Dance like everybody’s watching! Guthrie Green park and the Brady Arts District Business Association will present the outdoor “ Spring Fling ” dance party, 8:30 ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Guthrie_Green_park_sets_May_music_calendar/20276?subj=29Sat, 11 May 2013 08:01:00 CDTChillwave electro-pop producer and musician Toro y Moi hits Cain's Ballroom Oct. 8. Classixx will open. The show is all ages. Tickets go on sale Friday and start at ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Toro_y_Moi_sets_Tulsa_tour_stop/20227?subj=29Thu, 09 May 2013 07:01:00 CDTElectro rockers Foals brings its tour to Cain's Ballroom Aug. 5. Drowners will open. The show is all ages. Tickets go on sale Friday and start at $18, plus fees, available ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Foals_set_Tulsa_tour_stop/20229?subj=29Wed, 08 May 2013 08:01:00 CDTThis week, Garth Brooks announced holiday gigs in Las Vegas. The shows also will be filmed for an upcoming live DVD release. Following the recent end of his three-plus-year residency ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Garth_Brooks_announces_holiday_gigs_in_Las_Vegas_to/20235?subj=29Tue, 07 May 2013 16:00:00 CDTThe Grand Ole Opry will honor Oklahoma native and country superstar Carrie Underwood with a June 7 segment celebrating her five-year membership with the Opry. Underwood will perform ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Carrie_Underwood_celebrates_her_fifth_anniversary_as/20208?subj=29Tue, 07 May 2013 08:01:00 CDTDownstream Casino Resort, 69300 Nee Rd, Quapaw, announced its full summer concert series line-up this week. Tickets go on sale May 10. Tickets for the outdoor series will be available at: ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Downstream_Casino_Resort_sets_Summer_Concert_Series/20204?subj=29Tue, 07 May 2013 00:01:00 CDT River Center Event Center has added two concerts to its Sizzlin’ Summer concert series. Lonestar will perform June 28, tickets start at $30. Chris Daughtry will perform ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Daughtry_Lonestar_added_to_River_Spirit_Event_Center/20218?subj=29Mon, 06 May 2013 16:29:00 CDTSee the new hick-hop video from Oklahoma native and country superstar Blake Shelton , plus a behind-the-scenes at the making of the clip. It includes an appearance by the Pistol Annies ... ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/SEE_IT_New_video_for_Blake_Sheltons_Boys_Round_Here/20207?subj=29Mon, 06 May 2013 15:23:00 CDT John Hiatt & The Combo returns to Tulsa for a Sept. 19 concert at Brady Theater. Steve Earle also will perform. Tickets go on sale 10 a.m. May 10, and start at $35, plus fees, ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/John_Hiatt_Steve_Earle_to_play_Tulsas_Brady_Theater/20206?subj=29Mon, 06 May 2013 13:07:00 CDTWith the news that Oklahoma transplant Miranda Lambert scored her fifth No. 1 single, she tweeted, 'It never gets old knowing that people enjoy my music. Thanks for playing it, buying it and coming ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Miranda_Lambert_scores_her_fifth_No_1_single/20203?subj=29Mon, 06 May 2013 11:26:59 CDTKick off Memorial Day weekend with a full day -- and night -- of events at Guthrie Green. The Tulsa Music Festival runs 11 a.m.-10 p.m. May 25 at Guthrie Green park, 111 ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Tulsa_Music_Festival_is_May_25_at_Guthrie_Green/20199?subj=29Mon, 06 May 2013 10:51:00 CDT Jewel performed an acoustic concert Friday at The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa. Angela Temple shared her photos, courtesy of The Joint. ...http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Photos_Jewel_at_The_Joint/20190?subj=29Sun, 05 May 2013 13:38:12 CDT The Monkees return for an Aug. 3 concert at Brady Theater for the band’s A Midsummer’s Night with the Monkees tour. Original members Mike Nesmith , Micky Dolenz ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/The_Monkees_set_Tulsa_tour_stop/20087?subj=29Wed, 01 May 2013 07:57:02 CDTOklahoma native John Fullbright recently released the official video for his single ' Gawd Above .' Here it is. Fullbright is a headliner of this year's Tulsa International Mayfest . ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/SEE_IT_New_video_for_John_Fullbrights_Gawd_Above/20086?subj=29Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:55:54 CDT The Flaming Lips recorded the womb-like video ' Look the Sun is Rising ' at its home base in Oklahoma City, and took over the well-known Kamps venue to do it. The song is ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/SEE_IT_New_video_Look_the_Sun_is_Rising_from_the_Flaming/20081?subj=29Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:50:38 CDTFore more: Oklahoma stars react to news of George ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/George_Jones_funeral_date_set/20084?subj=29Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:11:00 CDTThe Bacon Brothers Band , featuring actor-turned-musician Kevin Bacon and brother Michael Bacon , will perform Jun 7 at River Spirit Event Center . Tickets start at ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/The_Bacon_Brothers_set_Tulsa_tour_stop/20082?subj=29Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:54:29 CDTLawmakers and Oklahoma citizens will celebrate Bob Wills Day 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday at the Oklahoma State Capitol in Oklahoma City. “All Oklahomans are invited to come enjoy the celebration,” ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Bob_Wills_Day_is_Wednesday_celebrations_planned_at/20080?subj=29Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:39:34 CDT Little Big Town performed Friday night at The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa. Photographer Angela Temple shared her photos with us. Here's ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Photos_Little_Big_Town_at_The_Joint/20061?subj=29Sat, 27 Apr 2013 15:52:09 CDTOkemah native and female country rocker Shawna Russell and Joplin Missouri-based country band LiveWire co-headline an 8 p.m. concert Saturday at Vanguard Music Hall , 222 N. Main St. ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/The_Vanguard_sets_rising_star_country_showcase_on_Saturday/20008?subj=29Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:21:18 CDTOklahoma-tied pop-rocker OneRepublic will launch its next tour from Tulsa, the band confirmed today. It will play July 19 at 'Downtown Tulsa Brady Arts District,' the band's publicist ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/OneRepublic_sets_Center_of_the_Universe_festival_gig/19991?subj=29Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:13:00 CDTLast week, vegan animal rights activist, Oklahoma native and country music star Carrie Underwood took Tennessee lawmakers to task via her Twitter account. The state's ' ag ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Carrie_Underwood_lashes_out_over_Tennessees_proposed/19971?subj=29Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:40:00 CDTBritish rocker Whitesnake will perform a two-night stint at River Spirit Event Center, venue management announced Monday. The concerts are July 15 and 16. Tickets start at $40 and are ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Whitesnake_sets_two_night_tour_stop_in_Tulsa/19970?subj=29Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:24:21 CDT