Flashback 1983: Midnight Star 'No Parking on the Dance Floor'
11/6/2009 10:35:00 AM
Really, there's not much to say about this tune. It was released in 1983 by Kentucky R&B act Midnight Star.
The video shows so much about early-80s fashion -- and the universal appeal of Midnight Star's music at the time. ... And the popularity of "jazz"-style dance. Heck, I did it in gradeschool. I also break-danced, and wore a zipper-laden, red "genuine faux leather" Michael Jackson-style jacket. I'm not embarrassed.
"No Parking on the Dance Floor":
Bonus: "Freak-A-Zoid": The early computer animation is ... creepy (and a little cheesy, yes).
'On' blog features Colourmusic, Other Lives love-in
11/5/2009 3:38:00 PM
Check out the new "on." video blog by Nathan Poppe, an Oklahoma State University student and O'Collegian student newspaper features editor.
Poppe features Oklahoma artists bands in the Stillwater music scene.
He writes of Stillwater band Colourmusic: Playing live has morphed the folk-rock sound from its debut “Orange” album into a sound that’s as experimental as a dozen episodes of “Bill Nye the Science Guy.”
Here, psychedelic rocker Colourmusic performs with Stillwater folk-rocker Other Lives, "Wedding Song" and the Beatles tune "Long, Long, Long."
PLUS! See the full interview and learn more about both bands at  osuon.wordpress.com.
See it: Weezer sessions: 'I'm Your Daddy' with Kenny G
11/5/2009 1:36:00 PM
AOL Music online recently posted a new series of Weezer performances to its site. Seriously, Kenny G makes a cameo with his soprano sax.
The band's new album, "Raditude" is out now. The album features collaborations with members of All-American Rejects and Jermaine Dupri, among others.
Here is "I'm Your Daddy":
'Drumming for Derek' fundraiser is Saturday in Oklahoma City
11/4/2009 4:34:00 PM
Oklahoma drummer Derek Dugger has brain cancer, and the community will rally around him with a fundraiser on Saturday at the 66 Bowl, 3810 NW 39th St., in Oklahoma City.
Dugger is from Sapulpa. His father, the late Bobby Ray Dugger, was a drummer and had a swing band in the 1930s and 1940s, NewsOK reports.
Some 14 bands will participate in "Drumming for Derek," reports Oklahoma City rockabilly performer Brian Dunning's MySpace page.
The show starts at noon and runs late, cover is $5. Bands include Brian Parton, Brian Dunning & the Rock 'n' Roll Trio, Reverb Bros, Starkweather Boys, Billy Joe Winghead, The R.I.P. Tides and more.
Read the full story by NewsOK writer Robert Medley, here.
See the NewsOK video:
Workweek mixtape: O-K-L-A-H-O-M-A!
11/4/2009 2:34:57 PM
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It's time for another installment of "Workweek Mixtape."
This week, we pay tribute to Oklahoma musicians and bands.
Enjoy.
1. "Richochet," by Shiny Toy Guns.
2. "Rooster," by Alice in Chains.
3. "Remedy," by Seether.
4. "Party Train," by Gap Band.
5. "All the Birds Live in My Attic," by Ester Drang.
6. "Tae Parade," by Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey.
7. "Frantic," by Aqueduct.
8. "Riot in Cell Block #9," by Wanda Jackson.
9. "Mother Freedom," by Bread.
10. "Gives You Hell," by All-American Rejects.
11. "Paralyzed," by the Starlight Mints.
12. "My Wife Thinks You're Dead," by Junior Brown.
13. "Out of Limits," by the Ventures.
14. "After Midnight," by Eric Clapton.
15. "Sex on Fire," by Kings of Leon.
You can also check out the full playlist at Blip.fm/BarrelhouseBeat.
Hear it: New 'Foo Fighters Greatest Hits' out today
11/3/2009 1:16:00 PM
The Foo Fighters released its greatest hits album today. To celebrate, I'm posting several of my favorite Foo videos.
PLUS! Hear the full "Foo Fighters Greatest Hits," streaming in full for free at Spinner online, here.
(If you're hankering for more Dave Grohl news, scroll down for the post on Them Crooked Vultures.)
"My Hero:
And another video: "Everlong":
And "All My Life":
Also: Check out the 2008 live version of "All My Life" on the band's official Web site, here. "Done! Done! On to the next one!" .... The crowd is craaaaazy.
Track listing:
1. All My Life
2. Best Of You
3. Everlong
4. The Pretender
5. My Hero
6. Learn To Fly
7. Times Like These
8. Monkeywrench
9. Big Me
10. Breakout
11. Long Road To Ruin
12. This is a Call
13. Skin and Bones
14. Wheels
15. Word Forward
16. Everlong (acoustic)
Hear it: Them Crooked Vultures 'Mind Eraser, No Chaser'
11/3/2009 12:46:00 PM
Them Crooked Vultures is circling and ready to feed. The supergroup features drummer Dave Grohl (Nirvana and Foo Fighters), singer and guitarist Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age and Kyuss) and legendary bassist, keyboardiast and composer John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin).
The title of this official tune release looks to be a spin off the Thelonius Monk album and song title, "Straight, No Chaser."
The self-titled debut from the band is expected Nov. 17.
"Mind Eraser, No Chaser":
ANd hear previously-released "New Fang":
See it: New Blake Shelton video 'Hillbilly Bone'
11/2/2009 11:49:00 AM
Ada native Blake Shelton premiered a new video last week, with country crooner Trace Adkins.
"Hillbilly Bone" will also be released for sale via iTunes on Tuesday.
Shelton's official Web site posted in a note to fans that a new studio album is set for release in early 2010.
Reba McEntire performs on two shows on Tuesday
11/2/2009 11:16:00 AM
Reba McEntire (left) and Kelly Clarkson perform at the Mabee Center in this Feb. 1, 2008, file photo. STEPHEN HOLMAN/Tulsa World file |
Oklahoma native and country music superstar Reba McEntire will appear on and perform during two talk shows on Tuesday.
Get your morning fix with "Live with Regis and Kelly" at 9 a.m. on NBC, Tulsa channel 6.
Tuesday night, catch her on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" at 11:37 on NBC, Tulsa channel 2, cable channel 9.
McEntire also has added five more tour dates in Canada to her 2010 schedule. She also recently performed at the Canadian Country Music Awards on Sept. 13 in Vancouver, British Columbia.
LOL. Buy a Weezer Snuggie (and preorder 'Raditude' CD)
11/2/2009 10:06:00 AM
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Feeling chilly? Order the deluxe edition of the new Weezer album "Raditude," and you will find yourself nestled in a Weezer-branded Snuggie. Yes, we'll call it a Wuggie. I think this is hilarious.
Today is the last day to preorder the Deluxe set, with option of the blue, red or green "Weezer" snuggie and Deluxe edition (includes four bonus tracks) or the zebra "Snuggie Safari" with Deluxe CD.
The album drops nationwide on Tuesday.
Also, check YouTube tomorrow for the "Weezer Snuggie Infomercial" premiere, as well as other cool Weezer video stuff, the band wrote to its fans in an email.
Get more details from the band's merch page, here.
UPDATE: (Nov. 3) Here's the "infomercial" for the Weezer Snuggie.
Interview: George Strait talks 'Twang'
10/29/2009 1:54:00 PM
George Strait, the "King of Country," released his newest studio album, "Twang," and recently spoke about the album, his career, singing in Spanish, the biz, his songwriting and more.
The Grammy award-winning American country music singer's new single, "Living for the Night," is one of the fastest-rising in his decades-long career.
It's the 38th album release from the Nashville star. He's charted 57 No. 1 one hits. Even after 30 years, he says when he takes the stage, he "pretty much feels the same way I've always felt."
Watch the DownCast interview:
Preview: 'Cryin' For Me (Wayman's Song)'
10/29/2009 10:21:00 AM
Hear Oklahoma country boy Toby Keith's tribute to his late good friend, Tulsan and sports all-star Wayman Tisdale in this free stream from Country Music Television.
The full video and tribute for "Cryin' For Me (Wayman's Song)" will world-premiere Monday, exclusively via CMT.
PLUS! Read the full story and get more details on the video debut at TulsaWorld.com, here.
UPDATE (Nov. 2, 2009) See the video now:
Behind the scenes: The new Alice in Chains fan app
10/28/2009 12:30:00 PM
Alice in Chains frontman and part-time Oklahoma resident Jerry Cantrell performs with his band at Cain's Ballroom in this 2006 file photo. Tulsa World file |
The new Alice in Chains iTunes app is 99 cents, and while it doesn't hook you up directly with the band, it does just about everything else.
The application includes video streams, fan feedback, breaking news, biography, discography, live and behind-the-scenes photos, three full album tracks, tour dates and more.
You will need a wi-fi connection or will have to download the app to your iTunes on your computer, since it is over 10MB.
The Seattle-based rockers' 11-song studio effort is its first CD since the 2002 drug overdose death of lead singer Layne Staley.
But the band hasn't replaced Staley, said co-guitarist, co-vocalist and part-time Oklahoma resident Jerry Cantrell.
Apparently, fans agree.
The first single from the album, "Check My Brain," now sits at No. 1 on Billboard's top rock song chart. Fueled by the hit single, "Black Gives Way To Blue" entered Billboard's Top 200 Albums Chart at No. 5, with sales exceeding 126,000 copies.
PLUS! See Alice in Chains perform live Friday night on NBC's "The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien," KJRH Channel 2 in Tulsa, cable channel 9. The show starts at 10:35 p.m.
Flaming Lips frontman is Spin's coverboy
10/28/2009 10:24:00 AM
On the heels of the Flaming Lips' newest studio album release, "Embryonic," SPIN rock magazine hangs out with the Oklahoma City band and its frontman Wayne Coyne for its November cover story.
Says Coyne of his band's 26-year trek, "I know if I’m going to give it my energy and time, we’re going to climb the mountain,” he says, typically discursively. “We may get to the top of the mountain, discover it’s a ------- volcano, and fall in, but whatever it is we’re trying to do, we’re going to be able to do it."
The full article is available in the November issue of Spin, on newsstands now. The cover's SPIN flag and cover headlines are also hand-lettered by Coyne. A poster of his art is also included inside the issue.
PLUS! The magazine will give away the Calvin Klein suit worn by Coyne in the November issue of the magazine. It's an "elegant Calvin Klein suit complete with psychedelic pink paint splatters," wrote the mag. It was worn during the cover shoot.
Coyne will choose the winner from applicants. For more info, go here.
'Get Live' in Fedel's next video
10/28/2009 10:07:55 AM
Tulsa Christian rapper Fedel. Courtesy. |
Tulsa Christian rapper Fedel is preparing for his next video shoot, and wants his fans to participate.
The new single "Get Live" is moving up the ranks on local radio, and he said he wants to celebrate by letting fans to do their own dance and post it to YouTube.
In a recent Facebook post to his fans, Fedel wrote, "I've decided this video will consist totally of you all 'DOING YOUR DANCE' (whatever that is - goofy or organized anything as long as you have fun praising the Risen Savior.) All you have to do is record yourself dancing to 'Get Live,' post it to youtube and send the link to info@fedelitymusic.com ... That's right!"
The deadline for all entries is Nov. 20.
The tune is also available via iTunes and all other major online retailers.
So, now you know what to do. Get to it.
Hear the tune here:
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