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The Diamond Ballroom Celebrates their 60th Anniversay this weekend. In this episode we talk about how it all began.... Originally, This was released almost a couple of years ago as Episode 69. Revisit some history again!  The beginings of The Diamond Ballroom... Jeff Brownen was sent an audio recording of Ralph Russell Sr. discussing the beginings of the Diamond Ballroom from legendary concert photographer Vernon Gowdy III. Ralph talks about how the idea began, when they purchased the land, began construction, as well as the early days of the Diamond. Max Baker Jr., Jeff Brownen, Josh Lupton, & Jay Ramone listen to this audio, discuss it & tell stories about some of their experiences at the legendary Diamond Ballroom. If you haven't seen Vernon Gowdy III's books on the Diamond Ballroom, they're available on Amazon or Click Here to buy directly from Vernon's website. http://www.diamondballroombook.com/ - The enhanced E-book version has lots more audio to go along with the book!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part 2 of the series regarding the beginings of the Diamond Ballroom w/ audio from Ralph Russell Sr. Many Thanks to Vernon Gowdy III for sending Jeff Brownen this audio! Find Vernon's books on the Diamond Ballroom by CLICKING HERE - http://www.diamondballroombook.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 118 picks up in September 2007 where we discuss a David Allan Coe show at The Cain's Ballroom with Otis Watkins opening. After that we continue to talk about a country casino show w/ The Bellamy Brothers, We also discuss a Sum 41 show at The Diamond Ballroom that did less than 400 tickets sold. 2007 & 2008 were filled with lots of shows, including The Misfits at Cains & Diamond, The Cult, Modest Mouse, & more... We finish this episode talking about the massive Hannah Montanna show at the Ford Center w/ the Jonas Bros opening... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our fact checker Jeff Brownen discovered a "Lost Episode" (as you're reading this, say it with 1950's fading echo, lost episode... lost episode... lost episode....)... This episode begins on March 17th, 2006 at the Cains Ballroom with Opeth & DevilDriver.... Followed by the Shirts For A Cure Tour w/ Thursday & Minus The Bear & The Number 12 Looks Like You at the Cains Ballroom! Nine Inch Nails at the Ford Center with Saul, Max reminisces about seeing NIN live at Kinetics in Bricktown on the Pretty Hate Machine Tour. Max once again did a two stage local metal show at the Cains that had Horse Called War on the bill. We also discuss the very first Bullet For My Valentine show in Oklahoma at Curly's with Forte, which was legendary... A brand new metal band, with young kids, with all the hype behind them on the same bill with Metal / Thrash legends Forte.... If you were asked to guess who would have the best grass, Willie, Merle, or Ray Price? Most would have no idea that it would be Ray Price.... If you know, you know! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is Part 5 of our series about Rocklahoma. The first part of the episode is with special guests: Brad White & Eddie Trunk, from the Blue Bus outside of the Diamond Ballroom where Eddie was the guest MC for Cinderella & LA Guns. Eddie, Brad, & Max discuss his initial thoughts about the festival to how its helped many of these 80's bands revive their careers. in the second half of the episode we discuss Rocklahoma with Chip Z'Nuff from Enuff Z'Nuff outside of Legend's in Chickasha, Oklahoma. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 92.... Max talks about a custom painting of Keith Richards that hangs in Max's house. Its been a waiting game for Max & getting a new knee... Max's surgery got put on hold momentarily so he decided to record another episode instead of impatiently waiting. We pick up the story discussing Max & Jeff's road songs. When you're a concert promoter, sometimes shows do well, sometimes they don't... We discuss a Hot Hot Heat show at the Diamond that wasn't attended that well, followed by a Shiny Toy Guns show the next night that was packed. We also discuss a Hank III show at the Cains Ballroom as well as our love for Hank III & his music! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Max has a visitor from Texas who wants a medical card!  On the last episode we ended discussing the make up Red Hot Chili Peppers make up show that had Mickey Avalon, rather than Gnarls Barkley. This is going to be hard to believe but we discuss a Mastodon & Priestess show at the Diamond Ballroom in 2007, roughly 300 people were in attendance.... Completely blows my mind!!!!!! We also discuss a show w/ The Who at the Ford Center! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Jack Russell joins the podcast. Jack talks about the new Russell - Guns album, working with Tracii Guns, Alessandro Del Vicci, Serafino, Jack Russell's Great White recent acoustic album, a possible acoustic rendition of a classic Great White album, a look back of the recording of Psycho City, 30 years of Sail Away, Great Zeppelin II, Led Zeppelin, praise for Dan McNay, working with Robby Lockner, his love for Jani Lane of Warrant, Jani filling in for him, touring, writing, new music, and a ton more! The episode kicks off with a look at the stellar show from Mr. Big and Eyebolt at Diamond Ballroom in OKC. Thanks for listening, and please share! #podcast #jackrussell #greatwhite #mrbig #allkillernofiller This episode is brought to you by DEB Concerts. Follow DEB on Facebook and Twitter to get updates on upcoming shows from Lita Ford, Last in Line and more! This episode is also brought to you by Sunset Tattoo Tulsa. Sunset Tattoo has over 25 years of experience, and is located at 3146 E. 15th St. in Tulsa, OK. They are state licensed and Mother approved! The tattoos are "Done Good and Proper" so be sure to like their facebook page for more details. Become a Thunder Underground #patron on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thunderunderground Stream us anytime everywhere podcasts are heard.

In this episode, Max reveals big news in his life! There are several of us who were in attendance at the Diamond Ballroom the night Max fell & broke his leg in multiple places. His life drastically changed from that moment. We pick up the story in 2007, Feb. 1st at the Coca Cola Bricktown Events Center w/ Three Days Grace, then the next night, Feb. 2nd - Slayer w/ Unearth at the Bricktown Event Center. Say it with me... "SSSSSLLLLLLLAAAAAYYYYYYYYYEEEEERRRRRRRR" m/  We talk about musicians & their love for golf, especially while on tour. We also discuss an Eric Clapton & Robert Cray show at the Ford Center & a Drowning Pool, Saliva, & Crossfade at the Diamond Ballroom! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 20th 2006, Hank Williams III & Assjack & special guests: The Murder Junkies at the Diamond Ballroom. We discuss each of our experiences with Hank 3. We are all big fans of his music & the evolution of it. The Grand Theater in Durant, OK at the Choctaw Casino has become a destination that artists demand to play. Its always on the list of tour dates when Hank Williams Jr. decides to play some shows. After Hank 3, we discuss another metal show at the Diamond w/ Devildriver, Bury Your Dead, & more... Believe it or not, Panic! at the Disco played the Diamond Ballroom on what may have been their very first Oklahoma tour date... There are several shows at numerous venues that include Kyle Gas & Trainwreck, Ted Nugent, Crooked X, Huck Johns, Flyleaf, Korn, Dir En Grey & more... We end discussing a Juggalo show w/ Blaze Ya Dead Homie and special guest: TRIP C!!!!!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part 2 of the series regarding the beginings of the Diamond Ballroom w/ audio from Ralph Russell Sr. Many Thanks to Vernon Gowdy III for sending Jeff Brownen this audio! Find Vernon's books on the Diamond Ballroom by CLICKING HERE - http://www.diamondballroombook.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The beginings of The Diamond Ballroom... Jeff Brownen was sent an audio recording of Ralph Russell Sr. discussing the beginings of the Diamond Ballroom from legendary concert photographer Vernon Gowdy III. Ralph talks about how the idea began, when they purchased the land, began construction, as well as the early days of the Diamond. Max Baker Jr., Jeff Brownen, Josh Lupton, & Jay Ramone listen to this audio, discuss it & tell stories about some of their experiences at the legendary Diamond Ballroom. If you haven't seen Vernon Gowdy III's books on the Diamond Ballroom, they're available on Amazon or Click Here to buy directly from Vernon's website. http://www.diamondballroombook.com/ - The enhanced E-book version has lots more audio to go along with the book!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 6th, 1980, "Roklahoma" was held in Norman, Oklahoma at Owen Field with over 30,000 people in attendance for Pat Benatar, Sammy Hagar, Van Halen and Doobie Brothers. In 2007, Rocklahoma as we know it began in Pryor, Oklahoma. There was a group of individuals involved in the rebooting of the festival into a multiday, 1980's Hair Metal Festival. Max Baker Jr. was one of those individuals who helped reboot it as we discuss with Chipz Enuff in an earlier episode of this podcast. In this episode, Max, Jeff, & Jay are joined by Dani, Miss Rocklahoma 2023 and we discuss the process of entering the contest, what it was like finding out you've made it to the next round, then onto the finals, & ultimately winning, as well as how Max & Dani met at a Garth Brooks concert at the Diamond Ballroom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After Max's excursion as Robert Plant's Chauffer through Oklahoma on old Route 66, the week continues to be busy for Max with shows from Ryan Cabrerra as well as the Wallflowers. We also discuss a couple of Slipknot shows that Max missed b/c he wasn't allowed in the building.... Fast Forward to 2023 & now there's actual former band members that aren't allowed inside the venue to see Slipknot... In the Music / Concert / Touring Industry, when your name is added to the "do not admit" list, its known as getting "Max Baker'd"... We also talk about the legend, Shelton Hank Williams III & some of his first shows, touring through Oklahoma w/ Assjack. If you got to see any of these Hank III shows, they were absolutely incredible. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Jason returns to the podcast to talk new music and recent concerts. We discuss Ugly Kid Joe's phenomenal set at Diamond Ballroom in OKC with Fozzy opening, Whitfield Crane's amazing voice, a shout out to our guys in Let Slip the Dogs, the new ferocious album from Rancid, another masterpiece of rock n roll from Rivals Sons, a perfect album from Winger, Extreme's new album which has points Jason proclaims as the ‘guitar moment of 2023”, and a powerful new slab of hard rock from the Foo Fighters. We also discuss Metallica, The LA Maybe, Night Demon, and Jason throws some love to the bassist of Blind Oath. Thanks for listening, and please share! #podcast #allkillernofiller #newmusic #uglykidjoe This episode is brought to you by DEB Concerts. Follow DEB on Facebook and Twitter to get updates on upcoming shows, and more! This episode is also brought to you by Med Pharm. Follow their Facebook page and visit medpharmok.com to find out why they are “Cannabis With a Cause.” 30% of profits go towards building no-kill animal shelters in the area. They have a wide selection of products, and they have a doctor on site every Friday and Saturday. Mention Thunder Underground and receive 10% off on your first purchase! This episode is also brought to you by Sunset Tattoo Tulsa. Sunset Tattoo has over 25 years of experience, and is located at 3146 E. 15th St. in Tulsa, OK. They are state licensed and Mother approved! The tattoos are "Done Good and Proper" so be sure to like their facebook page for more details. Become a Thunder Underground #patron on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thunderunderground Stream us anytime everywhere podcasts are heard.

In the begining of this episode we discuss our engineer' Josh's new family portrait shirt and he also discovers the sound effect buttons.... So just so you're aware, hip hop airhorn drop warning. We continue to discuss shows in OKC, Tulsa, & Springfield Missouri in the spring of 2005 including, Straylight Run, Suffocation, hed PE, Dry Kill Logic, Riff Raff, Loretta Lynn, & more. The one lesson we discuss, that all bands need to make sure they learn... Never yell at the sound guy... we're talking to you HedPe... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAX BAKER JR! We decided to release this Episode on Max's Birthday (he doesn't know we decided to release it early for his bday)! March 20th, 1987, The Ramones were on the "Animal Boy" Tour which came through Dallas, TX at The Longhorn Ballroom (newly reopened BTW). This was the very first time Max had interviewed an artist. Up until this point as a journalist, he had only taken photographs for JAM Magazine. He hadn't actually interviewed anyone yet. Max has said for years that he had the cassette recording of him interviewing Joey Ramone backstage at the Longhorn Ballroom in Dallas, TX. None of us believed him, & we were wrong. He did indeed interview Joey Ramone. He found the cassette & we have digitized it & included the interview in this episode. The audio from this cassette has degraded over the years. There was a few hours of clean up work needed, just to be able to understand what Max & Joey are saying because of all of the noise & things going on in the Ramones dressing room while this interview was taking place. Marky is drumming on the table in the background the whole time. The rest of the band are carrying on with whatever conversations they were having, so there is a lot going on but we did our best to clean it up enough to be able to hear Max's questions, as well as Joey's answers.  On the Ramones - Animal Boy Tour, there were 2 setlists that were used but i couldn't find the exact setlist for the Dallas show. Heres is the link to the setlist from the New Orleans show in the same month - https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/ramones/1987/mcalister-auditorium-tulane-university-new-orleans-la-4bc98f92.html  Here is the setlist from the Austin, Tx show the same month - https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/ramones/1987/backroom-austin-tx-53c98f9d.html  Happy Birthday Max Baker Jr.!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 54, Max & company discuss how Max picked up the pieces after Choice Music burned to the ground, benefit shows at both, Cains Ballroom & the Diamond Ballroom. We discuss the hate thrown towards Max on message boards & the internet. Like a phoenix, rising from the ashes, literally, Max picks himself up from being kicked back to the bottom, determined to keep going, he didn't come this far to lose.... These series of events is what gave birth to The Fabulous Baker Boys & Casino Entertainment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 7th, 2004 - Dog Fashion Disco, Tubring, & Bad Acid Trip at The Rockwell in Springfield Missouri. Max was in Ghetto Boys mode, his mind was playing tricks on him.... 2 days later there was a Killswitch Engage, Eighteen Visions, Autumn to Ashes, & 36 Crazyfists at the Cain's Ballroom in Tulsa, Oklahoma. September 11th, 2004 - Family Jam - Cross Canadian Ragweed & Gary Alan at the Zoo Amp in OKC, Followed by an Infinite Records Showcase in Tulsa w/ Rotting Cycle, 80 Proof, Disjointed, Separation from All, Wither & more... 10 Local Metal Bands on 2 Stages at the Cains Ballroom. Max & crew starts to do Concert Production for Casinos... Max got to be the runner for Scott Weiland with some Velvet Revolver shows. Driving Scott was always an adventure! Max gets into concert & event production at Casino's due to a catastrophic event in his life, causing him to literally pick up the pieces yet again when Choice Music burns to the ground in a fire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We should have catered 4 fried chickens, dry, white toast, & a coke for this Episode as we begin in Blues Brothers style. We discuss the Nate Dog from Element, Tribute  show on Feb. 29th, 2004 w/ Failsafe, Disjointed, Wither, Old Major, etc... This was the first show at the Diamond Ballroom where Max had 2 stages inside the venue. One stage would have a band playing, while the 2nd stage was loading on & setting up. Move forward to March for an Infinite Records showcase with Lure & more OKC bands. March 21st, 2004 @ the Diamond Ballroom, Ill Nino, Flaw, 40 Below Summer, & Element80 rolled through OKC on a $400 tour package. We finish with a show at the Coca-Cola Bricktown Event Center, where an artist did not approve of the limosuine provided to take them from the hotel to the venue... There are two ways to handle situations like this.... You can get upset, throw a fit to the promoter until you get what you want or don't get what you want, but by acting like this, you make everyone's day difficult.... or.... you can be cool, be respectful & figure out a solution without being disrespectful to everyone you're working with that day.... Twista & his camp, handled it incorrectly.... So unfortunately, strict curfew rules apply once the show is over. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We resume the adventures in Oklahoma Music history, chronologically we start this episode in 2004. We start with January 11th, 2004 w/ The Autumn Offering, Agnostic Front, Diecast, Love is Red & Hatebreed on a Tuesday at the Cains Ballroom in Tulsa. January 26th, 2004 - Sevenudst, Ill Nino, & Element80 at the Rockwell in Springfield Missouri. We also discuss a bruthal show at Bricktown Live w/ Horse Called War, Blunt Force Trauma, Cattle Decapitation, Behemoth, & Suffocation. We also discuss another Candlebox show. Max talks about his friend Damon Johnson & something they have in common, with their love of Two Frogs Grill in Ardmore filled with Rock N Roll photos by legendary Photographer Carl Dunn. Max gets to work a show for his hero Bob Dylan, however, there were strict instructions not to look at Mr. Dylan. Find out how Max & company were sneaking looks at his rehearsals that they were not supposed to be watching. Oops.... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We decided to release Episode 45 a little early.... So bare with us as we get out of order on this one. Episode 44 has not been skipped. It will still drop on Monday as originally intended. Part of getting older that no one likes to talk about or deal with is, losing those close to us along the way. Many of these people played a huge part of Max's life, concerts, event productions, building stages, driving artists all over this state & being part of the Adventures of Max Baker Jr. On February 22nd, 2023, we lost another legend, Ronnie Gene Simpson (63). Max met Ronnie at a very young age riding mini bikes, ripping through the southside as well as getting banned from a school talent show. They reconnected as young adults and began working shows & events together, leaving a trail of stories along the way. This episode is a tribute to several of our fallen brothers that helped create these stories.... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hundreds of Thousands of individuals have enjoyed Rock & Metal shows at The Diamond Ballroom. Robin Alvis helped put on the very first Rock & Metal show at the Diamond w/ Powerlord, IBEX, & Legion Marcher. There have been thousands since that moment. In this episode we bring together 4 individuals with over 125 years of experience in the Oklahoma Music Scene. We are honored to have Robin Alvis from Toucan Productions on Episode 43 of The Here's The Deal Podcast! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 42 begins with a Ween show at the Diamond Ballroom in 2003. September 21st, 2003 - Twiztid & Society 1 came to the Diamond, Max recalls several Twiztid shows that he's been a part of over the years. October 3rd, 2003 AFI, Hot Water Music & Bleeding Through came to the Bricktown Event Center. We discuss the many shows that happened during this era at the Bricktown Event Center, including a show w/ ICP, Bone Thugs N Harmony, Kottonmouth Kings, & more... Bricktown Streets were flooded w/ Fago. The opener on that show was Tech 9 & we discuss his history of shows that have come through Oklahoma City. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Right off the bat, at the very begining of the Episode, Listen to Big Dad Ritch of the Texas Hippie Coalition do his impersonation of Max Baker Jr. & hear his take on "Here's The Deal"... We left off at Feb. 21st, 2003, a show with Malevolent Creation & Anal Blast at the Otherside in Tulsa. Max tells his adventures of distributing flyers for that show at Oral Roberts University... Who knew such judgement would be thrown at Max from the believers.... Henry Rollins comes to town doing a spoken word show. at the end of Feb. 2003 Max & Jeff discuss an ICP & 2 Live Crew show at the Diamond Ballroom. Throughout numerous episodes Max has discussed "issues... problems.... & show stoppers"... This ICP show had a show stopper situation that had to be corrected. When you rent venues to put on shows, occasionally you've got to fix those show stoppers to ensure the show happens.... THE SHOW MUST GO ON! Jeff & Max discuss the Mad Dogs & Englishmen reunited show April of 2003 with Joe Cocker & Leon Russell. We all agree, in one of the biggest rock n roll feud's of all time, we're all Team Leon! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 33 we start off discussing the new website, www.heresthedealok.com  Here's The Deal Vintage & Memorabillia store coming soon! We discuss how crazy it is that we have listeners of this podcast in 42 different states & 12 different countries! We left off May 3rd, 2002 & we talk about the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion at the Diamond Ballroom! Gov't. Mule comes to the Bricktown Event Center where friend of the Here's The Deal Podcast, Dave Hoff got thrown out of the show.... I'm not sure how you get thrown out of a Gov't Mule show, but he did! Max talks about getting a wink & wave from Paul McCartney at Reunion Arena in Dallas, TX. We also try to manifest a show w/ Hank Williams 3rd & Pantera!  Those of you who have been around Max for any length of time in the last few years, you know his love for Charley Crockett. At the end of episode 33 we discuss Max & Jeff getting to meet Charley Crockett at the Choctaw Casino in Durant, OK.  #MaxBet  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During 2001, Max began to branch out & do more shows in Tulsa, Oklahoma. One venue where many legendary Metal shows happened was at 69th & South Lewis in Tulsa, called The Otherside. We discuss talk about many Otherside shows like Hatebreed, Shadows Fall, Clutch, Murphys Law, Wasp, Lamb of God, Mushroomhead, Soil, Mudvayne, American Head Charge, as well as, The Rollins Band show where Jay Ramone meets Max for the first time! This was the Nu Metal era of Otherside shows. Any band in that genre played at the Otherside. We also discuss the September 11th, 2001 show that ended up cancelling & what concerts were like after that American tragedy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Millenium / Y2K has come & gone.. The legendary Slipknot show happened January 11th, 2000. (episode 29 is all about that show). January 14th, 2000 The Misfits, Speed Dealer, & Element were scheduled to play at the Tower but due to the situation that arose at the Slipknot show, this one was moved to the Diamond Ballroom as well as the following Bo Diddley show. Next, the Insane Clown Posse comes back to OKC for a show scheduled at the Myriad side hall, all while a wedding, an FCA Conference, & an OKC Blazzers Hockey game were all happening at the same time. The second time was not the charm. An hour before the doors opening, ICP decides to cancel & their fans were none to pleased with this decision & proceeded to lose their minds. What happens when a 15 year old juggalo decides to attack an Oklahoma City Police Officer? Listen & find out... Motorhead, Nashville Pussy, & the Supersuckers come to the Diamond, playing a legendary show for less than 400 people. We talk about a Disturbed show at the Diamond Ballroom w/ Apartment 26 where less than 300 people were in attendance. The 1980's music scene is known for its debauchery, however, we discuss a band from Texas that was signed to Tommy Boy Records called Pimpadelic. Who is quite possibly the hardest partying band we've ever seen! The Rock & Roll Adventures of Max Baker Jr. Continues as we wrap up the year 2000 in this Episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We left off at July 17th of 1999 with a Hank Williams Jr. show at the Zoo Amp. Collective Soul at the TnT Building. August 19th, 1999 with Testament at the Tower! We start the Slipknot discussion.... Most people don't realize the first time Slipknot was scheduled to play the Tower, wasn't the one that made national news & due to the cancellation & the angry fans causing a riot. This Slipknot show, they were supposed to open for Coal Chamber & Machine Head, there wasn't enough room on the stage once backlined, & they didn't have enough room to load their gear on stage. Most people don't realize, the first three shows Slipknot was booked to play in OKC were all at the Tower Theater, the 2nd one was the only one that actually happened. The 3rd one is the one didn't happen & the end result made MTV News. Max also brought the legends Manowar aka the loudest band on earth, to the Tower Theater with Forte opening! Steve Vai returns to OKC to play the Boar's Head, this time the bus remains intact. No need for Max to come rescue the band from sketchy motels & smoldering tour busses!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We begin this Episode, January 6th 1999 with a show at the Diamond Ballroom, followed by a Bo Diddley show at the Tower Theater! Bo Diddley buys Max's 3 year old son Austin a guitar & teaches him guitar lessons at Max's house. Florida Death Metal pioneers Malevolent Creation come to OKC & play the Tower Theater. The end of this Episode we discuss the Slayer, System of a Down, & Hed PE July 10th, 1999. This particular Slayer show was a good day, great show, but things turned bad at the end of the night! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We pick up in 1998 & discuss the Horde Festival coming to Oklahoma City as well as Vans Warped Tour with bands like NOFX, No Use For A Name, Fu Manchu, Ozomatli, Reverend Horton Heat, & more. This was during the very beginnings of Vans Warped Tour. During this time Max owned Choice Music & was selling concert tickets & music directly to the fans through the music store. Cannibal Corpse in 2022 just played the Diamond Ballroom, Max recalls a Cannibal Corpse show in 1998 at the Will Rogers Theater & talks about the protests & harrasment from religious organizations in protest of some of the acts Max was bringing to Oklahoma City. Before Myles Kennedy joined Slash as his vocalist, he was in a band called the Mayfield Four & we discuss a show with them opening for Big Wreck at the Boars Head in 1998. Shout out to Fritz from The Boars Head. Max & Jeff both agree, doing a show on Sunday after Thanksgiving is almost certain to fail. We discuss a Cherry Poppin Daddies show that wasnt very well attended the Sunday after Thanksgiving in 1998. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 28, 1997 - Max attended The Rolling Stones at Owen Field in Norman & watched the show from the 2nd Row! Dylan fell asleep, catches a pick from Keith Richards. Max discusses his youngest son Austin being put on stage with Aerosmith by Steven Tyler at the Starplex in Dallas, TX. November 26th, 1997, the night before Thanksgiving, Toadies, Nixons, & Baboon played the Diamond Ballroom. Max & Jeff discuss the successes that can be had doing shows the day before Thanksgiving when people travel back home. Creed came through OKC for the first time at the Boar's Head in French Market Mall for only $8. Thats the last time you could've seen them for only $8. We discuss a show in June of 1998 w/ Junkie XL, Pitchshifter, & Gravity Kills at the Will Rogers Theater. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we start out in 96/97. We discuss shows with the United States of America as well as St. Patricks Day with Cake at the Diamond Ballroom. Max also pays tribute to his dear friend Stu Baby. We also discuss Suicidal Tendencies coming through Oklahoma and a Zoo Amp show w/ Gravity Kills, Sevendust, Sponge, Iggy Pop, The Nixons & more.... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 19, we left off in August of 1996. We talk about a great Zoo Amp Season with Ted Nugent, REO Speedwagon, Styx, Def Leppard & several others. Max also takes another attempt at pronouncing "Longevity". Another legendary Metal show happened at the Diamond Ballroom with Sepultura & Biohazard. Max talks about seeing AC/DC with Bon Scott as well as Brian Johnson & recalls seeing Johnny Winter while on Qualudes. What could go wrong in that scenario? Stick around to the very end as we close with the legendary story of Max rescuing Steve Vai & his band from Sayre, Oklahoma after their tour bus burned down. Having a bad day? Lose everything to a fire? Have No Fear, Max is HERE!!!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we pick up in 1996 & discuss several shows along the way including White Zombie & Pantera at the Kansas Colosseum. Jeff breaks out the production rider for this historic show & the details will blow your mind! We also talk about Ozzy's Retirement Sucks Tour as well as a Tripping Daisy show at the Diamond Ballroom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Joren Whitley has grown an audience of over 1.5m followers sharing his animal Chiropractic videos on TikTok. Since opening his Edmond, OK practice in 2016, he's worked for the Oklahoma City Ballet, and as the talent Chiropractor for the Zoo Amphitheater, the Chesapeake Energy Arena, and Diamond Ballroom. He has also worked on stars like Jared Leto, Cheryl Ladd, and Josh Abbott but his most notable clients have been bears, lions, chimpanzees, and Joe Exotic's tigers. Follow Dr. Whitley: https://www.instagram.com/dr.joren_whitley https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.joren_whitley ---------- Follow the show: https://www.tiktok.com/@tiktalkradio https://www.instagram.com/tiktalk.radio/ Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/victoriajameson/ https://www.tiktok.com/@victoria ---------- Text TRENDS to (833) 707-3222 for weekly texts on new TikTok Trends. If you want more insight into how to grow on TikTok be sure to join our community here: https://www.TikTok-Squad.com --------- Filmed with Riverside. Get started for free: https://bit.ly/3KgQeW1 Edited and Transcribed with Descript. Try it for free: https://www.descript.com?lmref=PS_w_Q Contact us: Victoria@TikTalkRadio.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tiktalkradio/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tiktalkradio/support

We start Episode 15th in July of 1995 with a Widespread Panic show at the Bricktown Ampitheater. Find out how Max navigated the concert, bootleg recording scene and avoided the fuzz. Marilyn Manson comes through Oklahoma City for the first time, promoting Portrait of an American Family with Clutch as the opener, just 15 days after they played OKC previously. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is part 3 in the series where we discuss the legendary OKC venue "Rock City Cafe". Max talks about shows with Danzig, Forte, Steelheart & many more. He also looks back on the closing of Rock City Cafe, November 1st, 1992.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Max discusses being sober & DJ'ng sober dance parties, & the begining of Knockout Productions.  A glimpse into former Oklahoma City venues, Doc Severinsen's off of North Meridian & a sold out show with Warrant. We also discuss the venue Rome 90 in Norman, Oklahoma with LA Guns, The Black Crowes, & Flotsam & Jetsam and the challenges that come along with doing shows in that venue. In the concert business, not every show is a success. Sometimes you hit a homerun, & sometimes you lose it all. There were 2 Pantera shows in Oklahoma in 1990, one in OKC at The Diamond Ballroom & one in Tulsa at the Cains & we talk about them both. During this time period, Bricktown OKC was dark & dangerous at night and the canal didn't exist but a club called Kinetics did and held shows by NIN, Pantera, LA Guns, & more. Lots of legendary shows through the end of 1991. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode JT Loux joins the podcast. JT talks about his debut album, his bandmates, working with Frank Hannon as his producer, navigating the pandemic as a new artist, the band's writing process, influences and musical styles, future plans, and a ton more! The episode kicks off with a review of Sevendust / Tetrarch at Diamond Ballroom, and we also play the brand new song from Tesla! Thanks for listening, and please share! #podcast #jtloux #tesla #allkillernofiller #sevendust This episode is brought to you by DEB Concerts. Follow DEB on Facebook and Twitter to get updates on upcoming shows from Megadeth, Lamb of God, Poison, Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, and more! This episode is also brought to you by Med Pharm. Follow their Facebook page and visit medpharmok.com to find out why they are “Cannabis With a Cause.” 30% of profits go towards building no-kill animal shelters in the area. They have a wide selection of products, and they have a doctor on site every Friday and Saturday. Mention Thunder Underground and receive 10% off on your first purchase! This episode is also brought to you by Sunset Tattoo Tulsa. Sunset Tattoo has over 25 years of experience, and is located at 3146 E. 15th St. in Tulsa, OK. They are state licensed and Mother approved! The tattoos are "Done Good and Proper" so be sure to like their facebook page for more details. Become a Thunder Underground #patron on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thunderunderground Stream us anytime everywhere podcasts are heard.

Welcome back after our holiday hiatus! We got to sit down with Kenny Pitts and his band mate Wade Anderson at a recent show at the Diamond Ballroom in Oklahoma City where Kenny opened for Tristen Marez and Randall King. We talked about Kenny's latest album titled Kenny Pitts Solo, his band the Raging Peacemakers, his music, and his work with the Outsiders Production Company. Check it out!  MusicIntro- "Backstage Queen" by Chad SullinsExit- "My June" by Kenny Pitts

Cameron recently spoke to Hellyeah frontman Chad Grey about their upcoming show at the Diamond Ballroom, their new album "Welcome Home," the death of Vinnie Paul, how Hellyeah plans to move on, and more.

This week Cameron and Jay record on location at the Diamond Ballroom and discuss the Parkway Drive & Killswitch Engage, & I Prevail shows, plus start prepping for Rocklahoma.

From Ashes To New planning on releasing new music by the end of the year? That's Lance Dowdle lead guitarist of the band says they're shooting for-working on a concept and new songs as we speak. Lance guarantees this next album will be the one that keeps them on the rock landscape permanently. Enjoying success off of their latest album "The Future", Lance says that it's been a wild ride so far. The band has undergone a few lineup changes over the past few years but has found the right combination of people joking around with each other and not getting offended. They've created a comfort level with each other that is crucial in any situation where you're going to be in a confined space for an insane amount of time while being on the road. Lance touched on the success of their song "Crazy". He said that song wasn't originally on the record. It was a late addition after the album got handed back to the guys from the record label and told "You need more". They went back into the studio and recorded "Crazy" in 40 minutes. The rest is history. Such an ironic story in terms of the writing process. When it feels right, it can take you no time at all. Unfortunately, there are many times where it doesn't happen like that and you have to drudge through the drudgery. Lance and From Ashes To New were at the Diamond Ballroom earlier this week. He talked about their last experience there with a scorpion onstage. A conversation about phobia's broke out. With the amount of critters hanging around the Diamond Ballroom, Lance suggested they should open a petting zoo. New music is on the horizon and perhaps we'll get it by the end of the year. Hear the full conversation with Lance Dowdle of From Ashes To New on episode 94 of the DOMKcast. #DOMKRocks

From Ashes To New planning on releasing new music by the end of the year? That's Lance Dowdle lead guitarist of the band says they're shooting for-working on a concept and new songs as we speak. Lance guarantees this next album will be the one that keeps them on the rock landscape permanently. Enjoying success off of their latest album "The Future", Lance says that it's been a wild ride so far. The band has undergone a few lineup changes over the past few years but has found the right combination of people joking around with each other and not getting offended. They've created a comfort level with each other that is crucial in any situation where you're going to be in a confined space for an insane amount of time while being on the road. Lance touched on the success of their song "Crazy". He said that song wasn't originally on the record. It was a late addition after the album got handed back to the guys from the record label and told "You need more". They went back into the studio and recorded "Crazy" in 40 minutes. The rest is history. Such an ironic story in terms of the writing process. When it feels right, it can take you no time at all. Unfortunately, there are many times where it doesn't happen like that and you have to drudge through the drudgery. Lance and From Ashes To New were at the Diamond Ballroom earlier this week. He talked about their last experience there with a scorpion onstage. A conversation about phobia's broke out. With the amount of critters hanging around the Diamond Ballroom, Lance suggested they should open a petting zoo. New music is on the horizon and perhaps we'll get it by the end of the year. Hear the full conversation with Lance Dowdle of From Ashes To New on episode 94 of the DOMKcast. #DOMKRocks

From New Orleans, the band Cane Hill is currently on tour with some of the nicest dudes in rock. Sevendust, Mark Tremonti and Cane Hill make a stop in OKC at the Diamond Ballroom in March and would be worth the drive. Devin Clark joins the DOMKcast for the first time this week. The band got their name from a psychiatric hospital in the UK and has a Alice In Chains feel to their sound. Devin said "Jar Of Flies" influenced their band heavily. Cane Hill will be performing at DreamHack gaming festival this year with Trivium and Hyro The Hero. Are the guys gamers? We asked Devin to give his Mt. Rushmore of Video Games. No old school Nintendo games made it on the list much to the chagrin of Lunchbox. Kill The Sun is the name of their new album. Devin went more in depth about the recording process and response from his fans. See Cane Hill this year while they are on the road with Sevendust and Mark Tremonti. Full conversation with Devin Clark of Cane Hill can be found on episode 87 of the DOMKcast. #DOMKRocks New episodes available every Friday at 2pm on the iHeartRadio app. Just type in DOMKcast.

From New Orleans, the band Cane Hill is currently on tour with some of the nicest dudes in rock. Sevendust, Mark Tremonti and Cane Hill make a stop in OKC at the Diamond Ballroom in March and would be worth the drive. Devin Clark joins the DOMKcast for the first time this week. The band got their name from a psychiatric hospital in the UK and has a Alice In Chains feel to their sound. Devin said "Jar Of Flies" influenced their band heavily. Cane Hill will be performing at DreamHack gaming festival this year with Trivium and Hyro The Hero. Are the guys gamers? We asked Devin to give his Mt. Rushmore of Video Games. No old school Nintendo games made it on the list much to the chagrin of Lunchbox. Kill The Sun is the name of their new album. Devin went more in depth about the recording process and response from his fans. See Cane Hill this year while they are on the road with Sevendust and Mark Tremonti. Full conversation with Devin Clark of Cane Hill can be found on episode 87 of the DOMKcast. #DOMKRocks New episodes available every Friday at 2pm on the iHeartRadio app. Just type in DOMKcast.

Cameron recently caught up with Pop Evil frontman Leigh Kakaty before their show at the Diamond Ballroom. They talked opening for Poison & Cheap Trick, bringing a comedian on tour, their self-titled album, and much more.

Jay Ramone recently sat down with Puddle of Mudd frontman Wes Scantlin backstage at Wreck the Halls at the Diamond Ballroom. They discuss Kansas City, the vagabond lifestyle, punk rock, covers, and more.

Cameron recently talked on the phone with Billy Martin of Good Charlotte. They discussed his OKC connection, their upcoming show at the Diamond Ballroom on November 9th, their new album 'Generation Rx,' his side job as a comic book artist and illustrator, and much more.

In this episode we are joined by Mike dean of COC. Mike talks with us about COC's new album "No Cross No Crown," working with John Custer throughout the years, the writing process, touring, Pepper Keenan, Reed Mullin, what's it's like adapting to other drummers, touring with Black Label Society, gaining new fans, performing to crowds that may not know COC, playing Cody Jink's Loud and heavy Fest, recording Queen's "Son and Daughter," Earthless, Windhand, Mothership, and a a ton more. We also talk about the BLS / COC / Eyehategod performances at Diamond Ballroom in OKC, and we go over Dee Snider's fantastic new album "For the Love of Metal." Thank you for listening, and please share! #CorrosionOfConformity #COC #AllKillerNoFiller #DeeSnider This episode is brought to you by DEB Concerts. Follow the Streets Gone Wild page to get updates on upcoming shows from Sebastian Bach, Faster Pussycat, Steelheart, Beasto Blanco, KIX, LA Guns, Junkyard and more! This episode is also brought to you by V.I.T's Screen Printing. Check out VIT's for your band's or business' t-shirts and other screen printing needs. Become a Thunder Underground #patron on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thunderunderground Listen to us every Monday night at 7pm CST on 102.7 WSNR and stream us anytime everywhere podcasts are heard.

Cameron spoke to Jamie and Jason of Bullet for my Valentine at Rock on the Range in Columbus, OH last month. They talked about their new album "Gravity," staying busy on the road, bad weather, adding electronic elements to metal, and much more. Catch Bullet for My Valentine at the Diamond Ballroom on September 20th.

In this episode we are joined by Erik Kluiber of IRONAUT and Void Vator. Erik talks with us about the new music and current happenings with both bands, writing, working with Paul Fig and Ulrich Wild, guitar lessons, The Sword, working with Omicida, touring when he was working with bands like Gypsyhawk, White Wizzard, Scattered Hamlet, and a lot more. We kick the episode off with a great new song from Ironaut, talk about the Diamond Ballroom stop of the Clutch and Zakk Sabbath tour, and we bid farewell to one of Oklahoma's great bands, Even The Dogs. Thanks for listening, and please share!

From humble beginnings in a Tapdong parking lot 12 years ago, the Stepping Stone indie rock festival celebrated another success in 2015 in spite of heavy rain, intense winds and a washed-out beach due to Typhoon Chan-hom.  The Korea File was at the festival's Plan B, Daemyung Resort's Diamond Ballroom on Hamdeok Beach, to speak with festival organizer Kim Myoung-su and some of the bands, including Romantiqua's guitar-heavy post-rock, the Mogwai-esque soundscape harmonics of Apollo 18 and the dynamic folk punk of Jeju's own Zen Alone.  For more on the festival check out Ann Bush's eyewitness account at http://www.jejuweekly.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=4846

From humble beginnings in a Tapdong parking lot 12 years ago, the Stepping Stone indie rock festival celebrated another success in 2015 in spite of heavy rain, intense winds and a washed-out beach due to Typhoon Chan-hom. The Korea File was at the festival's Plan B, Daemyung Resort's Diamond Ballroom on Hamdeok Beach, to speak with festival organizer Kim Myoung-su and some of the bands, including: the Stooges-era garage rock of Dead Buttons, https://www.gigmit.com/dead-buttosRomantiqua's guitar-heavy post-rockhttp://www.koreanindie.com/2013/05/07/romantiqua-%EB%A1%9C%EB%A7%8C%ED%8B%B0%EC%B9%B4-when-and-where/the Mogwai-esque soundscape harmonics of Apollo 18 https://apollo18.bandcamp.com/ and the dynamic folk punk of Jeju's own Zen Alone. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUA-cLDLoKoFor more on the festival check out Ann Bush's eyewitness account athttp://www.jejuweekly.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=4846

00:00 "Jimmy Stewart"^ (11.05.10 - 9:30 Club, Washington, D.C.) 08:49 Prowler > 14:30 The Crooked One (10.07.10 - McDonald Theatre, Eugene, Oregon) 26:50 Der Bluten Kat > 34:05 I'm On Fire > 48:00 Der Bluten Kat* (10.29.10 - Canopy Club, Urbana, Illinois) 47:50 Slacker** (10.28.10 - Canopy Club, Urbana, Illinois) 65:38 Cemetery Walk II (9.25.10 - Diamond Ballroom, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) Total Broadcast Length 76:09 Notes: ^ with lyrics * with I'm On Fire (Bruce Springsteen) tease ** with Frankenstein (The Edgar Winter Group) teases

00:00 Barracuda* (11.12.10 - Bear Creek Music Festival, Live Oak, Florida) 04:12 Alex's House (11.05.10 - 9:30 Club, Washington, D.C.) 13:43 JaJunk (9.25.10 - Diamond Ballroom, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) 26:36 Uncle Wally > 44:07 Good Ol' Boys (9.29.10 - Orpheum Theatre, Flagstaff, Arizona) 46:56 All In Time (12.31.10 - The Riviera, Chicago, Illinois) 63:39 Wellwishers > 69:23 JaJunk (10.22.10 - State Theatre, Kalamazoo, Michigan) Total Broadcast Length 74:10 Notes: * with Jennifer Hartswick on vocals