Podcasts about tulsa music

HOT POD ALERT - and we aren't just talking' about the weather, folks! July is TULSA MUSIC MONTH, and we have as our special guest Natalie Bowling from the Tulsa Film, Music, Arts and Culture Office - or "FMAC" if you're cool. Natalie chats with us about how important the music biz is here in Tulsa ($335 million impact! 4000 jobs! Fastest growing industry in Tulsa!), and how you can celebrate Tulsa Music Month to support our friendly local musicians.

Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. I'm your host Tim Landes.Business is getting back to normal around Tulsa after the devastating effects of the June 17 storm that left me, some coworkers and thousands of other Tulsans without power for nearly a week. It was hot, but we made it… unlike way too many trees. So this episode is dropping a week late and it's a different format than usual.I've been doing a lot of online content this year. Lots of concert photo galleries and some reviews, plus Q&A and photo galleries with local creatives. Plus our team publishes updated music listings, a weekly rundown of things to do, a beer of the week and more. We're staying busy.We have so many talented artists in this town, and I want to spend time with as many of them as possible. I love learning their stories and having the opportunity to share a part of it with our readers. Plus often there are lessons we can learn and use in our own endeavors.As I continue to evolve in my work, I've been spending a lot more time working on my photography. It's been a lifelong hobby, and a part of my jobs for over a decade. Most of it is photojournalism, which means capturing moments. I've been pushing myself to do more portraits, which pushes me out of my comfort zone. I'm getting better at it, and excited to keep chasing it as I move toward video, finally.The film industry is exploding in Tulsa, and it's inspiring to see so many creatives growing their styles here in Tulsa. Many are homegrown, but some are coming here to learn and make movies.I recently went for a walk and talk with filmmaker Brea Mullen, a Tulsa transplant who didn't go to film school and is grinding it out and learning as she goes and loving every second of it.Her documentary Oklahoma Underground will premiere locally as part of the upcoming Circle Cinema Film Festival. Read the Q&A with Brea.Back in late May, I went for a Turkey Mountain hike with Branjae.We covered a whole lot in this Q&AShe discussed how she took a break from music to take care of her mental health, and now she's back and ready to roll out new music and more.What didn't make the cut in print is her thoughts on the local music and creative scene in 2023.While she did take a break from most her musical duties, she did perform at the legendary Apollo Theater in NYC. I had to ask her about that experience.And now since things got twisted, turned and thrown across Tulsa, I'm going to leave you with Connie Cronley reading her June column. This would normally appear on our About Town episodes, but even our podcast schedule felt the effects of the derecho. Also congrats to Connie for her recent awards from the Great Plains Journalism Awards as well as the Oklahoma Press Association. She's one of the best writers in the state and more than worthy of these awards.Take us on your road trip, Connie. 

Prologue:Our first episode starts with single tape - as podcast producer Lynz Floren digs into his family history to uncover a hidden gem.Act 1:Meet Sharon Garrison, a onetime member Debbie's 1960's girl-band the Kandy Kanes. She shares her story of her brief foray into band life before moving on and ultimately finding a career in acting. Act 2 starts with a voicemail…We meet Branda Cline, an Oklahoma native who was producing a Women of Song concert. Next we hear from Chuck “Boom-Boom” Dewalt, longtime drummer for Debbie in bands like Rockin Jimmy and the Brothers of the Night and for her own solo shows. Lynz reaches out to Oklahoma music historian and author John Wooley to get some context about the Tulsa Music scene. And lastly we connect with Tulsa County Commissioner Karen Keith, a longtime fan of Debbie's who used to create news pieces about her when she worked for the local Tulsa Channel 2.Act 3: ...in which our producer Lynz makes a Debbie connection in the wildWe meet Sarah Popejoy, an Oklahoma songwriter who tells the story of taking career advice from Debbie many years ago, shares about her cool Oklahoma concept album, and invites Lynz to the legendary Church Studio. And this is how we meet the Church Studio, a character all its own within Debbie's music history.Coming up in Episode 2 - Its all about the Kandy Kanes!Rediscovering Debbie CampbellWebsite: Debbiepodcast.comIG: @debbiecampbellpodcastFB Page: @DebbiecampbellPodcastFB Group: @Rediscovering Debbie CampbellProducers:Lynz Floren - LinkedIn, IG, FB Page, SpotifyAubrey Allen - Website, LinkedIn, InstagramGrowth Network PodcastsWebsite: www.growthnetworkpodcasts.comIG: https://instagram.com/gnpshowsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/growthnetworkpodcasts/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@growthnetworkpodcastsMentioned in this episode:The Magic of Descript 

From Cain's Ballroom to the BOK Center; from casinos to Theatre Tulsa, there is a wide variety of venues in the Tulsa area. A new Grady Nichols music video for the song 'Tulsa' will showcase these landmarks of the local arts scene. Jimmie Tramel and James Watts talk about these, plus previews of upcoming Scene content. Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify Related 'Killers of the Flower Moon' trailer released Premiere date for new 'Reservation Dogs' season announced Things to do in Tulsa this weekend: Street party before Lizzo concert, Skating Polly at Mercury Lounge and more Woody Guthrie Center announces disco exhibit Cava keeps Mediterranean-inspired menu simple; new Cocina 66 concepts announced 13 new Tulsa restaurants to try from our reviews New restaurants coming soon to Tulsa: Isla's Kitchen, Noche, Super Fly Golf Lounge Philbrook to build new multipurpose pavilion on its midtown campus Contact us Scene Writer Jimmie Tramel: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Scene Writer James Watts: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | SpotifySupport the show: https://tulsaworld.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. I'm your host Tim Landes. On this episode a conversation with Meg Gould, who has been very busy since joining Tulsa Office of Film, Music, Arts and Culture in January. She discusses her background in television production and how she's excited to oversee Tulsa FMAC after most recently working for Dallas Film. Gould discusses her recent trips to Sundance and South by Southwest to promote Tulsa artists, and she talks about the need for more filming locations across town as productions continue to happen. This and much more. Learn more about her in this article from our May issue. Tulsa FMAC website is here. Tulsa Creativity Database is here. 

Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. On this episode it's a conversation with Drew Winn inside his Guitar House of Tulsa, 1216 S. Harvard Ave. For eight years, Winn has owned Guitar House of Tulsa. In 2020 he relocated the shop from its downtown location to midtown. He discusses those changes and the positives that came with the bigger space. Winn is also the owner of Stillwater's Daddy O's Music Co., which is where he got his start in the industry as a teenager. It was then and there he began making connections that would help lead him to Tulsa. He reflects on those days and how they impacted his musical journey.  Late last year he released his self-titled debut. He discusses recording the album and what it means to finally be a recording artist. Read more about him in our March issue. For more information on Winn, visit his website that is mentioned in this episode. Guitar House of Tulsa websiteDaddy O's Music Co. (Stillwater) website

Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. On this episode a conversation with Mandy Lauck, Bramble and Holé Molé manager, about the mocktail movement happening across Tulsa. She discusses their expansive mocktail menus at the breakfast and dinner eateries located at 1302 E. Sixth St., and she also shares insights into the growing non-alcoholic offerings that can be found across Tulsa. Links mentioned in this episode:Tulsan of the Year cover storyQ&A with Punk magazine founder John HolmstromQ&A with photographer Roberta BayleyQ&A with rocker/actress Sam QuartinTulsa Music ListingsMLK Day Parade galleryHolé Molé is an evening concept residing at Bramble's Pearl District locationN/A offerings at Ranch AcresBuzzless beverages at Bramble

Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. I'm your host Tim Landes. It's Christmas week so instead of a long conversation, I thought I'd share with you some music to enjoy while you wrap those gifts or play in the background while you host family and friends. But that's not all. Between the songs you'll hear from some folks that have Christmas stories and some ways to celebrate and special ways to shop local beyond Christmas.Very special thank you to Luke Gray and the Jenks faculty,  Mayor GT Bynum, Brian Horton and Horton Records, Morgan Phillips of Downtown Tulsa Partnership, Tulsa Press Club, Doug Dodd, and lastly all you listeners. Songs:Run Run Rudolph - Jenks High School facultySteve Pryor - Christmas TearsMedicine Show - Not a Wise ManBrad Absher - Merry Christmas BabyRed Dirt Rangers - Christmas Lullaby.Happy holidays!

Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. I'm your host Tim Landes. On this episode we're talking Tulsa's coffee culture, which is also a feature in our December issue.  Nordaggios owner Tor Nordstrom and master roaster Bobby Ellis visited our studio to discuss the modern history of coffee in Tulsa and their important role in helping make our coffee culture stronger and better tasting. Each week Nordaggios roasts up to 3,000 pounds of coffee that is sold in their shop and in many others across Tulsa. Tor and Bobby talk about the history of the company that is over 20 years old and their passion for all things coffee, including their use of vintage equipment to make that delicious cup of coffee. Following that conversation, hear the new single "Manifesto" from Lex, who also took part in a Q&A for our December issue. Hear more of Lex's music on her Spotify. 

Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. Renee McKenney is the new senior vice president of tourism for Tulsa Regional Chamber and president of Tulsa Regional Tourism. She came to Tulsa in August with over three decades of experience in hospitality and tourism.  She discusses why she chose to take on the job, what she's learned and experienced in the few months she's been here and her goals for tourism.  Her background includes meeting planning, sports events, hotels, resorts, airlines, cruises, even theme parks–uniquely and immediately positioning her as a wealth of insight and understanding of local and regional partner operations and challenges.She previously worked for VisitDallas, where she was the first Chief Experience Officer in the nation for the hotel and destination space. After this recording occurred, Tulsa Regional Tourism officials announced  a record $359 million total  economic impact for booked events in fiscal year 2022. The previous record was $308.2 million total economic impact in fiscal year 2019. For more information on Visit Tulsa click here. Following the conversation, hear a new song from Boston Celtic punk band Dropkick Murphys, which used Woody Guthrie lyrics and the Church Studio to record their new album and this single, which features Turnpike Troubadour's Evan Felker. 

Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. On this episode Cherokee filmmaker Jeremy Charles discusses putting down the cameras to produce a groundbreaking album of contemporary music in the Cherokee language performed by Cherokee musicians. That said he hasn't stopped working on film projects. He somehow found the time to do both, plus be a dad and husband. Jeremy discusses how he went from being one of the most sought-after photographers in town a decade ago to becoming a leading filmmaker in the Cherokee Nation. The tribe is investing money in movies and shows, and Jeremy talks about what it means to be helping lead the charge in producing content that tells our tribe's story through our voices. Links mentioned in the episode:Lyrical legacy: Groundbreaking album aims to preserve Cherokee languageCheers for ‘Chuj'Scenes from "Anvdvnelisgi" live from Cain's BallroomTulsa Talks episode that feature's Kalyn Fay's single. Also later this week on Oct. 21, you can hear "Anvdvnelisgi" on all the streaming platforms. There are CDs available and a limited vinyl available for preorder at Horton Records. 

Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. I'm your host Tim Landes. On this episode I talk with Tulsa Day Center Associate Director Noe Rodriguez, who has devoted the last 16 years to helping people who are experiencing homelessness get back on track and get into housing. He discusses how numerous Tulsa organizations, including the Day Center, are working together and adapting to meet the needs as the demands increase, which is also the topic in this September magazine feature.  He also talks about the ways you can help them in their efforts. Noe was previously featured in a 2018 feature. Following that conversation hear a new single from Kalyn Fay, who is one of many Cherokee artists who recorded songs in Cherokee for the groundbreaking new album "ANVDVNELISGI" released by Horton Records and produced by Jeremy Charles who will be a guest on the Oct. 19 episode of Tulsa Talks. See images from the Cherokee National Holiday concert here. Learn more about the Horton Records release here. Learn more about Kalyn here.  Kalyn's NRP performance. More info about the Oct. 15 performance at Cain's Ballroom. 

Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. On this episode: McNellie's Restaurant Group's Lindsey Gifford discusses her role in the company as a managing partner overseeing popular restaurants The Tavern, Bull in the Alley and Wild Fork, plus the upcoming Bar Serra in Utica Square. Originally from OKC, Lindsey relocated to Tulsa in 2009 and took a job as a part-time waitress. She discusses working her way up in the industry and how it's changed since she started. McNellie's Group has numerous restaurants participating in Restaurant Week from Sept. 9-18. She discusses the importance of the event in helping feed Oklahoma kids through the Food Bank's Food for Kids program. Plus music from the Shelter People. ----It's a great time to be a music fan in Tulsa. I mean it's always been a good time, but now it's different. It feels even better. Maybe it's the resurgence of live music following two years of a lot of live streaming and YouTube sessions. You can catch a great show every night of the week. We publish weekly music listings (linked in the show notes). Save that link so you can check it out anytime and see who is playing where. In our October issue I talked to Cain's Ballroom co-owner Chad Rodgers about how things are going at the historic concert venue. If you go to a show this fall there's a good chance I'll be there enjoying it as well. So many great bands coming. I also talked to rapper Steph Simon about his upcoming Dreamland Festival happening in the Arts District over 918 Weekend. It will conclude with Hip-Hop 918 at Guthrie Green, which is celebrating it's 10th birthday the day this episode drops. Lots more happening there for the big anniversary. One of our most popular stories out the gate this month is about new music venue Thelma's Peach over in the Kendall-Whittier. They too have big plans for 918 weekend. And congrats to them on the successful opening in June. While we're talking major music happenings, coming up Nov. 2-5 is the Music Cities Convention. There will be talks and presentations, complimentary music tours, after parties and tons of live music and networking opportunities. It will be the biggest and longest Music Cities Convention yet because that's how we do it here. Like I said, it's a great time to be a music fan in Tulsa. Now on to this week's song from The Shelter People courtesy of Horton Records.You can order the EP and lots of other great music at HortonRecords.bandcamp.com. 

Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. I'm your host Tim Landes and this is the 100th episode! Thank you so much for listening to each episode.  On Aug. 4, I moderated a conversation with University of Tulsa President Brad Carson at the Tulsa Press Club for one of its Page One events.  I got to know Brad over 20 years ago when he was running for Congress. We hadn't talked in 19 years, so I really enjoyed the opportunity to catch up and learn about where life and his work has taken him before he landed at TU last July.  In this conversation, the Jenks graduate reflects on his time in Congress, including being in his capitol building office on 9/11. Brad discusses how politics have changed since he served. He talks about why he joined the Navy in 2008 and his work under President Obama running the Army. Brad also shares his thoughts on the college landscape, including NCAA sports, and his vision for TU.  Following our talk at the Press Club, hear a new song from Monica Taylor.  A Perkins, OK native, Monica Taylor's musical roots are at The Farm, which is still the epicenter of Red Dirt Music. Her nickname, The Cimarron Songbird, was given to her by Jimmy LaFave and Bob Childers, thanks to her distinctive singing style and her home near the Cimarron River. She sings from the heart, telling stories of red dirt roads, home, fence posts, trains, and sharing her Cherokee Indian heritage as well as her Scottish roots. Monica's new album Trains, Rivers and Trails, which includes the track you're about to hear, is now available at HortonRecords.org.  

Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. On this episode we take the podcast on the road to the new Bob Dylan Center, 116 E. Reconciliation Way. See images from the grand opening event. Museum Director Steven Jenkins takes listeners on a tour of the two-story museum located in the Tulsa Arts District next door to the Woody Guthrie Center. He discusses the creation of the museum and shares insight into each of the exhibits that share the story of Bob Dylan and his career, to date. Following the tour hear the  song "Love Revolution" from Tom Skinner's Science Project, which released their album "First Set" on Horton Records on July 15. 

Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. On this episode Libby Billings reflects on 14 years operating downtown restaurants. It started with a $30,000 bank loan in 2008 and a plan to serve puffy tacos, and now she owns the building Elote resides in. She discusses the current state of restaurants more than two years into the COVID-19 pandemic and reflects on her career path to date. Libby also talks about her efforts in revitalizing downtown Deco's District and how far it's come, plus more. Following that conversation, hear a new single from OKC-based hard rockers Sisteria, which is releasing their debut album Aug. 19 on Horton Records. Hear them live Sept. 23 at Vanguard in support of Rainbows are Free. 

Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. On this episode, Mercury Lounge co-owner Bobby Dean Orcutt talks about how the music venue and bar responded to the COVID-19 pandemic and all the changes happening there this summer, including more patio space and more ticketed events. He talks about his family's history in Tulsa and how his upbringing led him down a path of a continuing musical journey.  Days before recording this conversation, he filed to run for city council. At the end of the conversation he explains why he has entered the race. Plus hear the single "Vegas Bomb" from CliffDiver, which is on the road this summer. 

Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. On this episode, new Gathering Place Executive Director Julio Badin discusses taking on the job last August and what's in store this summer for one of the best parks in America. He also discusses Guthrie Green's role as it nears its 10th anniversary and what's to come with LowDown, the jazz club below Duet. In the second half, Badin also reflects on his time spent working at Disney Land and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Plus a new single from Nuns. 

Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. On this episode Daniel McHenry breaks down what attendees can do at the inaugural Black Proud Festival, which is happening in the Tulsa Arts District from June 10-12.  McHenry is the founder of Black Queer Tulsa, which is a networking organization in its first year. He talks about launching the organization and its goals. In the second half of the conversation, McHenry, 27, shares his story of growing up in Tulsa as the son of a preacher and attending public school as he learned more about himself and turned to self-hate before accepting what he knew all along. He shares insight for others who are young and can relate to his life. Read more about him here. Following the conversation with McHenry, hear a new single from Tulsa's Cliffdiver. 

Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. I'm your host Tim Landes. It's spring in Tulsa and all the events are back. There's Mayfest this weekend, Iron Man returns, Black Wall Street Legacy Festival, and Southern Hills Country Club is hosting the PGA Championship for a record fifth time, which you can read all about in our May issue. While those events help draw people to Tulsa, many of our city's young professionals will gather around the drawing board to come up with ideas to enhance a section of Tulsa going through a revitalization. On May 13-14 TYPROS annual community development event Street Cred: Outside the Loops returns with a focus on reimagining an area just outside of downtown and creatively strategizing development opportunities.  Andrea Pemberton, Executive Director of TYPROS, is here to discuss Street Cred and more on this episode. She's worked for the organization for since 2018 and took over the helm in 2020, which means Andrea has guided TYPROS through the COVID-19 pandemic. TYPROS is an organization that's lifeblood is people networking together in the same room. She discusses how they were able to go with the flow and adapt to continue their mission. It's an interesting time for the organization. Since birth TYPROS has basically been a millennial club. Seventeen years later many of the millennials are aging out and the next generation of young professionals are growing. Andrea discusses what they're seeing during this transition and what's to come in the near future.  Tulsa is growing with people from all over the country relocating here. This includes Andrea. We discuss what the organization is seeing from programs like Tulsa Remote, and she talks about what brought her to Tulsa and why she's such a big fan of the city. She's also very civically engaged, so we talk about our shared passion for voting and why she's so passionate about the electoral process. We also dive into her background on why she got an Anthropology degree at OU and how she's used it throughout her career. We cover a lot of ground in this one. Following my conversation with Andrea, hear a new song from John Moreland. More on that later.  OK, let's get this going. This is Tulsa Talks with Andrea Pemberton.  John Moreland is back with new music. That's one of the best emails I've received recently. The Tulsan can write and sing a song like no other. He's a rare talent and as you'll hear in this song he continues to grow and showcase his skills.Ugly Faces, is the first single from his new album “Birds in the Ceiling” out July 22. You can preorder the album at johnmoreland.net. There you can also check out his slate of nationwide tour dates starting in July. So far there are no Tulsa shows on the schedule, but there is an opening the first week of August between St. Louis and Santa Fe (hint, hint Cain's Ballroom).  I'll let John take it from here with “Ugly Faces”

Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. I'm your host Tim Landes, and I have loved the performing arts for as long as I can remember. My guest on this episode is Mark Frie, Tulsa Performing Arts Center's CEO since 2017. As you can imagine the last couple of years have been tough on the theater industry, but things are looking up. He discusses how they're bouncing back and gearing up for a big year of shows including Frozen and Oklahoma! (and it's not your grandma's version). Mark is a native Tulsan. His love of acting and singing has helped guide his career that has taken him to DFW, Boston, Broadway, then to Broken Arrow and finally back home to Tulsa. As someone who loves going to the theater, I was excited to learn more about his time in New York at Radio City Music Hall and what it's like in that world. As you'll hear my brain explodes when he tells me about what all can be seen at the NYC library. We talk about the evolution of performing arts and what upgrades are needed for the PAC that's now 45 years old and how the nonprofit is devoting more energy on supporting numerous community organizations. We also discuss one of the most important questions theatergoers often ask: What should I wear to a show?I had a great time getting to know Mark and learning more about Tulsa PAC and all they great things happening there. Also, I absolutely love his idea you'll soon hear about the need for a traveling theater company.Later on, I'll share a groovy new single from Brad Absher and the Superials that I can't stop playing. Before we dive into the conversation, I want to mention that we want to hear from you. For the second Tulsa Talks episode in May, we want to answer your questions about Tulsa. It can be anything Tulsa related. How tall is the Golden Driller? What is the best coney in town? Why are our streets named the way they are? Do you miss Crystal's Pizza? Why do people say “on Brookside” when it's not a street, but a neighborhood? Send us your questions to ContactUs@LangdonPublishing.com or Tim@langdonpublishing.com. Subject line: Mailbag. OK let's get this going. This is Tulsa Talks with Mark Frie. Tulsa musician Brad Absher and his band, the Superials, release their debut album, "Tulsa Tea," on June 10 with a special show and crawfish boil at the legendary Cain's Ballroom beginning at 7 PM. Billed as the NEUTRAL GROUND THROWDOWN, the show will also feature special guests Poppa Foster and the Grits and Little Joe McLerran. "Tulsa Tea" was produced by Chris Combs and recorded at Paradise Studio at Grand Lake in nearby Tijuana, Oklahoma, the studio founded and made famous by the legendary Leon Russell.The album will be released by Horton Records. I've included the preoder link. As well as a link for tickets to Neutral Ground Throwdown.And with that here is the single Be the Love.

Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. I'm your host Tim Landes. In this month's issue of TulsaPeople, we go green and talk a lot about farming, crops, and plants. This includes a story about Chef Nico Albert, a Cherokee Nation citizen, who recently launched her own business: Burning Cedar Indigenous Foods. Nico is really into foraging. She also takes part in Cherokee Nation's Heirloom Seed program. The Cherokee Nation Seed Bank was founded in 2006 to preserve the genetic integrity of heirloom plants. Today, the Cherokee Nation Seed Bank distributes a select number of heirloom seeds to citizens annually, and it grows a reserve of seeds for future generations. Last year, more than 6,800 seed packets were distributed.  This year's varieties include Cherokee tan pumpkin, Cherokee White Eagle corn, Trail of Tears beans, gourds and possum grapes. Seeds mostly come from the Cherokee Nation Heirloom Garden, sprawling nearly 3 acres just east of the Cherokee Nation Complex in Tahlequah.  Back to Nico. She's originally from California and then raised in Arizona before a family move to Oklahoma reconnected her with her family's tribal history. It was also shortly after relocating to Green Country, that Nico fell in love with the world of food and the local restaurant industry. In this conversation recorded in late March, Nico had just returned from our tribe's homelands in North Carolina, so we begin with her recent travels and then rewind to learn how she got to where she is today. She discusses her journey in the restaurant scene and also how she's reconnecting with her Cherokee roots.  I really enjoyed getting to know her through this conversation that we had to end before I could get much into the musical side of her life but listen at the end to hear about her next live performance. Following my conversation with Nico, hear a new single from Tulsa's own Groucho. More on that later.  OK, let's get this going.  This is Tulsa Talks with Nico Albert. ------In the mid 90s, my favorite phrase was “The truth is out there.” Of course my favorite show was The X-Files. I obsessed over it if we're being honest. I also was really into alternative music. My love for both continues. All that to say I got really excited when I started listening to Groucho's “The Truth is Out There. (Bob Lazar)” Bob also believes the truth is out there. He claims to know it actually. Anyway, back to the song. Groucho describes their music as “A ride for the mind in a bind” and this single is a perfect example. They let loose and take the listener on a rock n roll trip. This song feels like it time traveled three decades, and I'm here for it. I'm excited to hear the rest of the album when it drops later this year.  In the meantime, you can Groucho live: Apr 23 - Whittier Bar w/ North by NorthApr 30th w/Congress of a Crow (reunion) @ ShrineMay 21st @ Mercury LoungeMay 28th @ Juicemaker (Horton Records Residency)Check out more of their music on Bandcamp, Spotify and YouTube, plus follow them on Facebook and Instagram. 

Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. I'm your host Tim Landes.If you've been to any live events the last couple of years there's a good chance artist Scott Taylor is somewhere in the room doing a painting whether it's an Oilers game, an outdoor orchestra performance, a charity event or in a classroom at Riverfield Country Day School, where he's worked with the kids. He recently opened his own gallery on Cherry Street and a pop-up shop in Mother Road Market. He even has his own billboard on 11th Street. He's also featured in our March issue in a great profile by Ethan Veenker.You can't knock the hustle. I just wanted to know the hows and why? Why is he working so hard? How does he have the time to do everything? He came to the office a couple weeks ago and sat down for a conversation that starts with those questions, and then becomes a running theme. As with any artist, I wanted to know what drives him? What inspires him and more? This turned into a conversation about creativity, entrepreneurship, mental health and lots more. Scott is a Tulsa transplant originally from South Carolina. He's now resided here for 15 years. I was curious what brought him to T-Town before we were giving people money to move here.He has a growing fanbase in Tulsa as he evolves his business and his art. I enjoyed the opportunity to get know the artist who likes to hide behind tinted glasses and a big beard. Following my conversation with Scott, hear music from A-ILLA. More on that later. OK, let's get this going. This is Tulsa Talks with Scott Taylor.  Scott Taylor's Instagram: ThatScottTaylorLast year I heard Ayilla perform live and was instantly hooked by her soulful R&B sound, so I'm excited to share her music with you.The day this podcast drops she will be representing Tulsa's music scene as one of our local artists performing at SXSW in Austin. Next week, she has show in NYC. I think it's easy to say she's one to watch and listen to as she continues climbing. You can find all her music, including her latest EP “Witch Tape” on Spotify, Tidal and Apple Music, and YouTube. To keep up with her journey, follow her on Instagram: eye.am.ayilla. And with that here is Ayilla with “You Lie.”  

Welcome to Tulsa Talks, presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. I'm your host Tim Landes.  My guest on this episode is Kristin McQuaid, who has danced through life, and is now also exploring all the other opportunities that are out there for her YouTube series “Kickin it with Kristin.” Kristin is a lifelong entertainer. She started dancing when she was kid and quickly became a professional. She danced in a Prince video and was a lead dancer on Britney Spears' Onyx Hotel Tour in 2004. She went from dancer to choreographer and in 2015, Kristin was honored to win the choreographer's TV show Make A Move. Her work has been featured in TV commercials and campaigns for major brands. It's also been seen on So You Think You Can Dance and fan favorite, Dance Moms. Her choreography has gone viral with such talent as Dance Moms star Nia Sioux, 6-year-old online star Boss Baby Brody, and Nickelodeon's sweetheart Jules Leblanc. During the early days of the pandemic, Kristin thought about her life's work and wondered if there was something else out there that might speak to her. She's since tried glassblowing, horseback riding, pottery and more.  I wrote about all of this for our March issue. The thing is we talked for over half an hour and 90% of the conversation didn't make it into the article. By the time we were wrapping up, she had me even more excited to chase my own new creative adventures and see what happens. It's not “What If, but when,” she reminded me.  So, before it ended I asked her if we could talk again for this podcast. She agreed, shut off Zoom and within hours was on a plane to Vegas to meet her new daughter.  When Kristin and I reconnected last week over Zoom, she was happy, but tired. That newborn life. We started chatting and the conversation started out heavier than last time we talked, but it's a very important topic that I knew little about before this conversation. Last year Kristin and her husband, Steve, started a nonprofit in honor of their daughter, London Quinn, who was stillborn at 39 weeks in July, 2021.  London is the Reason supports surrogates and their intended parents through infant loss and offers free resources and support groups to help both sides through their grieving process.  She is also the celebrity spokesperson for PUSH Pregnancy which aims to end preventable stillbirths. We discuss all she's been through and learned and then we talk about season two of Kickin' it With Kristin and how much Tulsa has changed for the better since she moved here a little over a decade ago, plus more. I can't wait to check back in with her down the road and hear about what crazy fun she's having for her series and in motherhood. Following my conversation with Kristin, hear new music from George Barton. More on that later.  Ok, Let's get this going.  This is Tulsa Talks with Kristin McQuaid.  

Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. I'm your host Tim Landes. This time last year it was an arctic tundra outside for weeks. The weather was so bad for so long, there was the implantation of an overflow shelter for those experiencing homelessness. That wasn't enough. People experiencing homelessness were moved into any hotel that rooms available. That still wasn't enough.  Next up, Housing Solutions Tulsa converted the old Wyndam Hotel on 41st to a Hotel to Housing program. It was a learning experience for the organization while helping save lives from the deadly weather.  Housing Solutions is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to building systems that make homelessness rare, brief and non-recurring in Tulsa.  My guests on this episode are Housing Solutions Executive Director Becky Gligo and Tyler Parette, Director of Outreach and Engagement. I've spent a lot of time talking to these two the last few years. I've written many stories on homelessness and taken part in the last two point-in-time counts, including the most recent one in late January.  As you'll hear, the point in time count is an annual census that collects data, allowing Housing Solutions to see trends over time, while learning about those experiencing homelessness and what they need to get back on their feet. There will be more about this in our March issue along with a photo gallery with the online story.  For this conversation, I used it as a check-in to see where we are a year after that Frozen February and two years into a pandemic, which has increased the number of those experiencing homelessness.  I also used it as a way to ask common questions people often ask me about homelessness. One of the main questions I get is how can I help? In the show notes, I've linked Housing Solutions website where you can request an outreach and more.  As you'll hear, we have a lot of work to do and it starts with affordable housing.  Following my conversation with Housing Solutions, listen to a song from Bandelier. More on that later.  OK, let's get this going. This is Tulsa Talks with Housing Solutions.  In March, many Tulsa musicians will be returning to SXSW to showcase our local music scene. Bandelier will be among them. They'll be joining friends of the pod Steph Simon, Cassii Stephan and many more at Tulsa FMAC's showcase in Austin on March 16. Speaking of Tulsa FMAC, they are relaunching their popular Play Tulsa Music program to help support local musicians and venues. You can read more it here.  As for Bandelier, it looks like we're going to be getting a new record from them. You can get updates on their facebook page and website linked in the show notes. And in the meantime, here's fan favorite: “Bison Bison.”  

Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. I'm your host Tim Landes. President Barack Obama launched the My Brother's Keeper Alliance in 2014 to build safe and supportive communities for boys and young men of color. Eight years later, under the purview of ImpactTulsa, Tulsa has accepted the My Brother's Keeper challenge, with native Tulsan BerThaddaeus Bailey taking the lead.BerThaddaeus is my guest on this episode. That intro is from a short piece on him in our February issue, which is linked in the show notes. I'm thrilled we were able to bring that story to life with this conversation. I had never talked to BerThaddaeus before we chatted over zoom in late January. This is a young man with a sort of unique name, who is wise beyond his years. You'll hear why I say sort of a unique name shortly. He's also extremely passionate about helping people.  I had to remind myself throughout our conversation that he is still in his 20s. Of course when you hear the energy he brings to this conversation and his work drive it makes a bit more sense because he is a really busy person.  BerThaddaeus was raised in north Tulsa before going to OU and earning a bachelor's in political science followed by an MBA and MPA at the same time. He worked for the state as an analyst in health care and child support for a handful of years while living near OKC, but his new job has brought his focus back home.  He's a community activist, nonprofit founder, policy analyst, a consultant and also a motivational speaker. I say it at the end of the conversation, and I'll say it again here: BerThaddaeus is one to watch in the coming years. He's really smart. He's compassionate. He's energetic. And he wants all of his neighbors to succeed.  Following my conversation with BerThaddaeus, hear a song from Pets. More on that later.  OK let's get this going.  This is Tulsa Talks with BerThaddaeus Bailey. In our February issue, Julie Watson writes about a couple of musicians' side project that took off. Born in 2019 from a side project of Candy Fly bandmates Matt Baker and Chayton Burleson, Tulsa alternative rock band Pets. has grown into a five-piece ensemble that now includes Jordan Hodges, Michael Davis and Nathan Hairston.  Like many other creatives, the pandemic meant lots of time for Pets. to make new music. The band has recently started releasing those quarantine-created singles to a rapidly expanding fan base.   Including this one. Here is Pets. with "Seeing Stars."

Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. I'm your host Tim Landes and the digital editor here at TulsaPeople Magazine. Before we get into the new episode, I wanted to let you know that on TulsaPeople.com we have original content almost every day of the week. There are the Oklahoma Best Sellers lists on Sundays, Tulsa music listings every Monday afternoon (that's where you can find out what bands are playing where on what day all in one place), Wednesdays are for this podcast and About Town mini episodes. On Thursdays arts editor Blayklee Freed shares her 10 things to do in Tulsa for the week. Then also the third week we have Fab Finds. Oh, and we cover a lot of events, so there are tons of photo galleries like this week's MLK Day Parade. You can find all this content on our social media channels and at TulsaPeople.com/AboutTown.  Speaking of stories you can read on our site, in our January issue we have an article about the different ways and places you can workout in town. Megan Harlan, my guest on this episode, operates Pure Barre South Tulsa at 89th and Yale, and Row House at 61st and Yale.  I was ready to learn more about Pure Barre when she and I talked in late December. I had seen a story a while back about the creator of Barre and knew its roots were in ballet, but I had a lot of questions. Among them, what's the difference between Barre and Pure Barre? Also do men participate in the classes? Megan breaks it all down. She was the first person to open a Pure Barre in the state nearly a decade ago, so she has a lot of knowledge and experience.  We also discuss the ins and outs of Row House South Tulsa, and by the end of the conversation I was ready to drive over and get on a row machine. I didn't. I ate a Bill and Ruth's sandwich instead (support our local restaurants), but I am going to make it down there.  Following my conversation with Megan, musical quadruple threat Casii Stephan is back with another single. More on that later.  OK, Let's get this going.  This is Tulsa Talks with Megan Harlan.  Casii Stephan is one of my favorite local artists. There are her lyrics, her vocals, the piano playing, her energy. If you haven't already, after you listen to this song, go look up any of her live performances or music videos on YouTube.  In fact, the video for “These Hard Days” was an Oniros Awards Finalist. Also, Casii was named a 2022 artist to watch by NPR Music.  I interviewed her last March at the time of the release of her single “Here Comes the Light,” and she mentioned she was working on the song you're about to hear: And with that here is Casii Stephan's “These Hard Days.” 

Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber! I'm your host Tim Landes.  Happy New Year! It's also a new podcast season, and new you maybe?  My guest on this episode is Ali Hanson of Ali Made Food and the new Bon Broth Bar at 81st and Harvard. She recently popped into the studio to let me try some of her broth options and talk about how it changed her life. She's also featured in our January issue out on newsstands now. Our cover story is about our Tulsan of the Year Sterlin Harjo, who appeared on this podcast in late 2020. Overall it's a great issue. You can read the digital version or all the stories at TulsaPeople.com  Following my chat with Ali hear a new song from country musician Brandon Bethel. More on him later.  OK, let's get this going.  This is Tulsa Talks with Ali Hanson.   We highlighted Brandon Bethel's musical journey in the December issue of the magazine.  He moved to Oklahoma after high school where he attended Muskogee's Bacone College before transferring to Oklahoma State University, graduating with a degree in criminal justice. The Fort Gibson resident writes his own songs, and he has a real appreciation for the musical history of his adopted state. After years as a part-time musician, the now 30-year-old Bethel recently began pursuing his passion full time.  He released a new single, “How to be a Man,” in October, which you'll hear shortly. “I wrote the song about my dad and how he raised me,” Bethel says. A five-song EP is expected this month. He also performs around Tulsa and can often be found on stage at one of the local casino venues.  With that here is Brandon Bethel with "How to Be A Man." 

Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. I'm your host Tim Landes.For this month's issue of the magazine, I wrote about the staffing issues that are impacting our first responders in policing, fire and EMSA and how they're trying to fill the gaps in protection. I also took part in a ridealong with TPD patrol officer John Shelton, who works in the Mingo Valley Division, which is based in east Tulsa. It's the busiest division in terms of calls, and the November night I was in a car, the calls were nonstop. I wrote about some of that experience to highlight the job they have to do while short staffed. I also shared a photo gallery in the online version story. I talked to both Police Chief Wendell Franklin and Fire Department Chief Michael Baker. Both are in their second year on the job, and both have their own challenges to face to help keep Tulsa safe. Both men shared way more info than I could fit in the story, so I'm doing it here.  Franklin is a repeat guest of the podcast, but this was the first time I sat down with him face-to-face to interview him. We talked in his office on Nov. 16. Something I like about Franklin is he's a history buff and a reader. He filled me in on the Daniel Silva spy series that filled a shelf or two after we talked about his job. And now I have more books to read.In this conversation, you'll hear Franklin talk about the morale of his officers before getting into why they are stretched thin. He talks about how staffing issues are impacting community policing, which he calls collaborative policing. He also discusses the benefits of the pay raise and the pros and cons of the TPD's 4-year degree requirement. One of the most complicated topics of the year is the McGirt decision, which upholds tribal sovereignty and has an impact on policing. Local politicians have shared their opinions. I wanted to hear from Franklin his thoughts on how they are handling the changes and what can be done to make the transition easier for everyone.  He then concludes by talking about the year in crime. Homicides are down and violent crime is up. Franklin shares his thoughts maybe why this is the case.After my conversation with him, hear from TFD Chief Baker on how they've overhauled the application and hiring process to take the department into the 21st century. He also talks about the morale of a department that has seen many fire fighters retire and is currently in arbitration for more funding to pay fire fighters and fix equipment.  ***The guys who make up Jasper Wilderness took advantage of the pandemic to grow together as a band. In November the alt-rockers released their five song EP “Coming Home to Silence.” Coming in our January issue is a story about the release. Lead singer Gabe Philips says: “Coming Home to Silence" was born out of a lot of artistic writing sessions that we wouldn't have been able to have without the lockdown. The band is a small, tight-knit group and were able to meet during the craziness and get good creative energy/get on the same page about how to pursue music. Now the band has a great foundation for stepping out and playing live.”And with that here is the EP track “Alibi.“

Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. I'm your host Tim Landes. Like many people these days, I have a love/hate relationship with social media. I've taken month long breaks from my personal Facebook and Twitter. Even today, I find myself more of a lurker and heart giver than posting random thoughts that will be misunderstood by Aunt Gertrude. I do still love to look at images on Instagram. We recently published a Q&A with Meg Ferguson, my guest on this episode. The Tulsa fashion designer was a participant in this season of Project Runway. The Q&A got a lot of views and shares. Then a couple weeks later it was shared a lot. I did a quick search on Meg's name and there were lots and lots of hateful tweets. We're not talking the fun mean tweets Jimmy Kimmel would have her read in a segment. I knew there was a reality show controversy involving Meg and she was no longer on the show. I knew there was some criticism of her and some evil tweets sent to her. She agreed to come on the podcast to talk about life after reality TV. While many of us have imagined winning Survivor or some other reality show at some point, we never imagine what it would be like to be painted in a certain light and then not win. As you'll hear it's awful. I greatly appreciate Meg opening up about the struggles that came from being on the show and how it impacted her mental health. People are really mean and enjoy typing awful things from the safety of their couch. It's gross. It's sad. We knock out the tough stuff and then go on to talk about happier news like how Meg is currently based in Dallas working on costumes for the new Yellowstone prequel “1883.” I mean how cool is it to be able to say you've designed a costumes for Faith Hill, her hubby Tim McGraw and more? In this conversation recorded over Zoom, we talk about her experiences creating costumes and go through her bucket list of people she dreams to design for someday. When she's not helping make movies and TV shows come to life, Meg also has her own company that allows her to create memorable attire for clients. A note, in the second half of the conversation there will be some background noises you might here from time to time while Meg talks. I've left in the sounds and the reveal because it brought laughs to what had been a tough conversation in the beginning. Thank you Meg for the open and honest talk. Following our conversation, hear a Christmas song from teenage rising country star Mikayla Lane. More on that later. OK, let's get this going. This is Tulsa Talks with Meg Ferguson.  Breakout indie country recording artist Mikayla Lane has been dubbed “Today's Traditional Country Trendsetter.” On the heels of her sophomore EP release, the 16-year-old singer is celebrating the holiday season with a dual rollout of Christmas classics. She says:“Christmas time is my favorite time of year; for so many reasons, and these two songs (‘Amazing Grace' and ‘O Holy Night') are both meaningful and magical. They paint a moving imagery of the birth of baby Jesus and convey the true meaning of Christmas. I chose to record these songs for those very reasons.”And with that here is Mikayla Lane with “O Holy Night.” 

Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. I'm your host Tim Landes.Through my writings for TulsaPeople, I often get to share stories of people from all walks of life. For the past two years I wrote a monthly piece called I Am. I've shared the stories of Tulsans who are trans, blind, gay, Buddhist, and the list goes on. If you're a longtime listener to this podcast, you've heard a wide range of guests in conversation.I love how diverse our city is. Diverse people offer diverse ideas. We're not all supposed to share the same views or beliefs, but we should be able to live together successfully. That's what makes a community and makes it thrive. The reason I'm talking so much about diversity is because my guest on this episode is Jonathan Long, Tulsa Regional Chamber's new VP of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.As you'll hear Jonathan is passionate about his work and understands what we need to do to keep growing in a positive way and why DEI is so important for future success.  Jonathan talks about the easy steps every Tulsan can take whether as an individual or business owner to grow your circles with more diversity and inclusion. He also discusses why it's important that we all continue to do measurable actions that go beyond making pledges or commitments to be better to ensure we have an optimal community full of thriving diversity. Not all the talk is about DEI. We also talked about why the 40 under 40 honoree chose to leave Wichita to come to Tulsa and what he's found that he loves since moving here this summer. I had a great time getting to know Jonathan and look forward to checking in down the road to see how we're all doing. Following my conversation with him, hear a new single from Beau Jennings and The Tigers. More on that later.OK, let's get this going. This is Tulsa Talks with Jonathan Long. Beau Jennings and the Tigers  just released the EP “Feel the Sun.” They will celebrate it with a release party on Nov. 19 at Mercury Lounge. Speaking of the Merc, we twice highlight them in the November issue. It is among the best places to catch a show in Tulsa and they also have a new beer they partnered with Heirloom Rustic Ales to make.Beau has long been one of the staples of the Tulsa music scene, and if you catch him live you're guaranteed to have fun time. If you want to learn more about him visit his website at beaujennings.com and Facebook.com/beaujenningsok. And that's Beau spelled BEAU.And with that here is the EP title track, “Feel the Sun.” 

Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. I'm your host Tim Landes.For this episode all I had to do was ask my guest Deborah Laker to walk across the office to have this conversation. Deborah is our fall intern. She's in her final semester as an international student at Oral Roberts University, where's she's majoring in journalism and political science. She's from Uganda, which is located in Eastern Africa. It is a smaller country surrounded by South Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The southeast portion of Uganda is Lake Victoria which is the base of the magnificent Nile River, which flows north through the middle of the country and thousands of miles later becomes the main source of water for Egypt. I've never been there, but I've long dreamed of visiting that part of the world. I have lived vicariously through Paul Theroux's travel writing in Dark Star Safari, and other books plus numerous documentaries. Also there's a lifelong obsession with ancient Egypt. I'd talk to Deborah from time to time about her home, but we agreed early on to do this podcast conversation, so I held off till we recorded it in late October to dive in and learn more. We discussed how she first learned about Tulsa, what her expectations were before arriving and how different this city and country is than what she expected. Being a journalist who studies global politics for fun, I wanted to learn more about what drove Deborah to chase those degrees and what she thinks she might do with them when she graduates. We also talk about the differences between our political system and Uganda's, and what it was like for her to witness the 2020 election season.It turns out her mom, Margaret, recently ran for office and lost this time, but she's not going to give up according to her proud daughter. I have to say, Margaret, go get ‘em! You've got a supporter over here in Oklahoma. I'll be cheering you on when the time comes for you to run again.I really enjoyed learning more about Deborah and how her experiences are shaping her. Toward the end of our conversation, I flipped the script and let her ask me a few questions.It's been great having her here as an intern. She shared a delicious curry recipe in our October issue, wrote about a new musical and courtroom dogs, and she has a great feature coming in December. She has a very bright future ahead, and I'm excited to follow her journey. Following my conversation with Deborah, hear a new song from Tulsa's Wilderado. More on that later. Ok let's get this going. This is Tulsa Talks with Deborah Laker. Indie-rock trio Wilderado released its self-titled debut album in October. Two of three hail from Tulsa and Mannford, respectively, and moved back home from LA in 2018 to record the album. I talked to them shortly after their return and then music writer Julie Watson talked to them for last month's issue. ...And with that here is Wilderado with Mr. Major. 

Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. I'm your host Tim Landes. Late next year OKPop Museum is slated to open across the street from Cain's Ballroom. Once the doors open museum visitors will walk past an authentic Bob Wills tour bus as they begin learning about our state's rich and diverse history in pop culture and how it connects to today's famous Oklahomans.Blake Ewing is my guest on this episode. He serves as the museum's creative director. He provides a construction update on the new museum and shares when it's slated to open. Blake also talks about some exhibit concepts and how it all fits into an overall goal to connect our past to the present while inspiring future creatives. OKPOP will open on the heels of the television and movie industries embracing Oklahoma as the backdrop for stories to be told, with many of them being written about Oklahoma and/or by Oklahomans. Speaking of some pop culture, if you slept on the first season of Reservation Dogs, it's time to fire up Hulu and enjoy a great show co-created by Sterlin Harjo. It's the first show to be shot entirely in northeast Oklahoma, features the first all-indigenous writers' room in Hollywood and it's got a killer soundtrack featuring numerous Okie musicians. ICYMI, Sterlin was also on the podcast last fall.Blake talks about the greatness that is Rez Dogs and the growing film industry and how both those things mean great things for the museum and our state. Blake is featured in this month's issue in our covers revisited piece from our 2009 downtown issue, when he, Elliot Nelson and Marybeth Babcock graced the cover as leaders of downtown revitalization before the BOK Center and ONEOK Field were built. At the time, Blake owned Joe Momma's Pizza and some other food and bar operations. He was also a city councilor representing downtown, so he's been involved in downtown's growth in various ways over the last two decades. He reflects on those old days of downtown and how it's continuing to grow and evolve, including his buddy Elliot's upcoming Santa Fe Square, which you can read about in our October issue. I love pop culture and downtown, so I had a lot of fun chatting with Blake. Following my conversation with him, hear a song from Thabos. More on that later.Just a reminder that if you haven't already subscribed to this channel, you should. We share two in-depth conversations a month, plus multiple mini episodes of About Town that go behind the scenes of the magazine and more. We also appreciate your ratings.OK, Let's get this going. This is Tulsa Talks with Blake Ewing.  Thabos /ta, bos/ is a seSotho noun for one who is never without joy. Thabos' goal is to reach lost ones with his passion of music and art. He started making music on his phone at age 15 in Richmond Virginia, and since then has released over five projects, one being “HIS OWN: MY OWN” which took over 2 years to make in his ORU dorm room. Thabos says he is far from done, he has plans for music and much more and says he is working on a new project that will dwarf any that have come prior.Find him on Instagram @_thabos (and his music is on Apple Music, Spotify and YouTube. Just search Thabos.

Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. I'm your host Tim Landes.In this month's issue of TulsaPeople, our cover story is about being mom. There are profiles of women who became moms during the pandemic. The importance of shifting the mental load. We also share snapshots of what motherhood looks like for a group of women spanning the metro. One of those women is my guest on this episode, Thuy Bui. I had a lot of fun getting to know her in the following conversation. Thuy is a mom to boys Nicholas, 17, and Tyler, 10. As you'll hear, she loves being their mom. She quit her job as a nurse a couple years ago to spend more time with them as she saw Nicholas nearing high school graduation. She talks about how as a child she thought she wanted to be a teacher, and then how the COVID-19 pandemic made that a reality. She also discusses her timing in leaving nursing and how she's stayed in touch with her former colleagues. Thuy runs lifestyle blog HeyThuy.com, which is linked in the show notes. We discuss how this came to be and what it's life like as an influencer. She also runs an online hair accessories company, Micale Lynn. We talk about the return of scrunchies and banana clips, and what trends she saw at the recent Dallas market, plus how the pandemic has impacted her work.  Thuy is a first generation American, whose parents immigrated here in 1975 around the conclusion of the Vietnam War. She shares what life was like growing up on Tulsa's east side and attending East Central High School in the 90s and how it's different than the world her boys are growing up in.I learned a lot in this conversation and had a good time chatting with her.  Following my conversation with Thuy, hear a catchy fun tune from Tulsa's And Then There Were Two. More on that later. OK let's get this going.  This is Tulsa Talks with Thuy Bui.  This month's issue of TulsaPeople includes a photo essay of my time spent documenting life and nature along our city limits. You can see it at TulsaPeople.com. It was nice to get out and drive around Tulsa and see how diverse it is outside my midtown bubble. I've always found driving rural roads to be a relaxing, peaceful experience. I also enjoy long road trips and am overdue for putting some miles on the car. So why am I talking about driving? Closing out this episode is Tulsa band Then There Were Two singing “Come take a drive on route 66 with me” in their single “Take A Drive.” This is a fun one. You can hear them live on Saturday, Sept. 18, at 4pm at the Williams Green for the PAC's Arts In The Air concert series. You can also listen to them on Spotify and their Facebook page is Facebook.com/AmyandAustin. I'm going to go back to daydreaming about a road trip now.  Here is Then There Were Two with “Take a Drive.” This episode is produced by Morgan Phillips and Tim Landes.

Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. I'm your host Tim Landes. My guest on this episode is Johnna Hayes of 3 Sirens Restaurant Group. She first appeared on the podcast a couple years ago to talk about her growing restaurant operation that would soon span three cities. That was our first conversation. A few months later we started dating. A few months after that COVID-19 reached Tulsa and she was dealing with the shutdown. We're still dating. Four of her five restaurants are currently open. She has a smaller staff and lots of customers expecting the restaurant experience to be the same as it was two years ago. We've talked a lot the past 17 months about her experiences being a restaurant owner during a pandemic. She's had to navigate a lot of obstacles just to keep the doors open. We felt it was a good time for her to come back on the pod and discuss some of what she's experienced and learned along the way. We kick off the conversation with a status report on the three Brambles and Bird & Bottle, and then discuss the importance of Restaurant Week, which is Sept. 10-19. You can find participating restaurant menus at TulsaPeople.com/RestaurantWeek. I encourage you to pick one or two out and then call to make reservations if possible. Don't wait to the last minute. We didn't get into everything she's faced, but we did discuss the on-going staff shortage and what she's learned about wages through her experiences working with her employees from dishwashing to running fryers. We talk about how she was forced to navigate the politics that came with COVID and operating restaurants in three different cities, including Broken Arrow. We talk about the entitlement people believe they have and the lack of patience for many and how they think its ok to scream at teenagers and become violent because they have to wait on a table or asked to wear a mask. We also talk about how the pandemic forced local restaurants to band together and how that's changed the Tulsa restaurant industry for the better, plus other positives to come out of the pandemic, so far. It's been quite an experience watching her grow as a business owner and become a voice for the industry since I first spoke to her for this podcast. I'm really proud of her and how much stronger of a leader she's become.I'd also like to give a shoutout to her employees for their loyalty and dedication. The restaurant business is a tough one when there's not an ongoing pandemic. It only got harder, but her core group of employees have really stepped up because they care about the company and the customers as much as they do each other. Following my conversation with Johnna, hear a single from Kaitlin Butts. More on that later. OK, let's get this going. This is Tulsa Talks with Johnna Hayes.  Kaitlin Butts is a Nashville singer/songwriter, but her roots are here in Tulsa, where she graduated from Union in 2011. In our September issue Steve Hunt wrote about her and the song that is featured next:In 2017 she wrote “How Lucky Am I” as a Valentine's Day present for her husband, Cleto Cordero, also a Nashville-based recording artist. She then created a video using footage from their wedding and of them as a couple. That video generated nearly 9,000 views its first month on YouTube and to date has nearly 600,000 streams on Spotify. “It took me so much time and I worked really hard on it, but it was worth it because it's cool to look back and remember every little bit,” Butts says. “Every little clip is a good memory.”Butts, the daughter of Tulsa homebuilder Bill Butts, performed this past April at Cain's Ballroom and will perform Sept. 17 in Pryor as part of the Born and Raised Music Festival.And with that here is Kaitlinn Butts with “How Lucky Am I.”

Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. I'm your host Tim Landes. My guest on this episode is Gitzel Puente, who used to report the news at KJRH and now helps provide information as a communications staffer for the City of Tulsa. In her new role, she uses her bilingual expertise to share information with the Spanish-speaking media and constituents. Gitzel is a first generation American, who moved to Tulsa in 2015 to work for the NBC affiliate, in what she planned on being a step up the TV news journalism ladder. As you'll hear, she fell in love with the city and its people and decided to stay. She talks about going from reporting the news to helping create it and what she's learned along the way, but we spend a lot of time talking about her passions outside of her job. Gitzel is active on numerous boards, including Tulsa Global Alliance and Circle Cinema, so of course we talk movies. She's also an active participant in Tulsa's French Club and talks about her love of other languages and why she's now learning Italian. If you follow her on Instagram, you'll see the food posts, so of course we talked about some of our favorite meals in Tulsa. This was a fun conversation. As you'll hear we recorded this on a Friday morning after a long week, so we might have struggled to come up with some names and such, but it led to more laughs along the way. Following my conversation with Gitzel, I'll share new music from Winston Churchbus. More on that later. Also, big podcast news! We're launching a new podcast series on this channel next week. Catch new mini episodes called About Town starting August 11th. In the first episode City Editor Morgan Phillips and About Town Editor Blayklee Freed chat about their favorite stories from the August magazine, as well as things to do this month in Tulsa. If you haven't picked up an August issue, there might still be some on racks across Tulsa. You can also read the digital copy or the individual articles at TulsaPeople.com. There's lot of good stuff in this issue, including a cover story on the Union High School Renegade Regiment marching band, plus the fall arts and festival guides and more. OK, let's get this going.   This is Tulsa Talks with Gitzel Puente. 

Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. I'm your host Tim Landes. My guest on this episode is one of the busiest people in the Tulsa music scene. Rapper Steph Simon didn't even let the COVID-19 pandemic slow him down. In the last two months he's been involved in two album releases. First there's Fire In Little Africa, which features 60 artists on 21 tracks, most the artists are from Tulsa, and it's mostly the artists way of talking about the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. The project was picked up by Motown Records and Steph was in New York City promoting the new album when we talked over Zoom on July 13.  The album debuted to critical acclaim, and it's lead singles “Shining” and “Elevator” quickly climbed the streaming charts. Listening to Steph talk about making the album gave me chills. From the recording process at Greenwood Cultural Center to inside the mansion of the late Tate Brady, who helped orchestrate the race massacre, to wrapping up the recording sessions the day the world stopped, it's an incredible story. Then there's Steph's sixth studio album, Diamonds from the Tisdale, which dropped June 14. It's another personal effort from the Tulsa-born and raised rapper, with many of the songs helping form his biography. The album is released under his and former NFL player Felix Jones label “Skyline Star Records.” Steph talks about how he's balanced the two worlds when it comes to releasing on a major label versus his own.One of my favorite tracks on the new album is “Skate Town,” and I was excited to hear the back story. I asked Steph if we could share it as the playout song, and he agreed, so after hearing us talk about it, make sure you give it a listen. There's also a great video that is linked in the show notes. I've watched Steph perform numerous times over the years and have always admired his style of rapping, so I was excited to get the opportunity to finally learn more about him, including the artists that inspired and motivated him. I could definitely hear the Biggie Smalls sound, but his main inspiration surprised me until he described it and now every time I listen to his music, I can't help but hear the influence.  This fall, he'll get the chance to be a hip-hop educator at McLain. We shared an article about the program last August, but the pandemic forced a delayed start to in-person classes till this fall. As you'll hear, Steph is super excited about being a teacher and helping create creative pathways for the students.  When he's not rapping or teaching, he's helping book and promote shows like the recent World Culture Music Festival and the upcoming Curren$y show at Cain's Ballroom on Aug. 20. You can catch Steph and the rest of Fire In Little Africa when they open for Lil Baby at the BOK Center on Aug. 6. I could have talked to Steph for hours, but like I said he's a busy man. I had a great time getting to know him and it only made me respect and admire him even more. We're lucky to have him making music here in Tulsa.  OK, let's get this going. This is Tulsa Talks with Steph Simon. Alright, lace up those skates and get ready to roll. From Steph's new album “Diamonds from the Tisdale,” here is “Skate Town.”  

On this edition of ST, we discuss the Play Tulsa Music program, an initiative of the Tulsa Office of Film, Music, Arts & Culture (a/k/a Tulsa FMAC). Play Tulsa Music was first launched in September of last year as a pandemic-rooted economic recovery effort made possible by Tulsa County CARES Act funding. More than $190,000 was distributed in 2020 to 26 venues throughout Tulsa County, thereby helping to support 700+ local performances. This year, as our guest Abby Kurin, the executive director of Tulsa FMAC, tells us today, Play Tulsa Music has been relaunched through privately raised funding. A fund of $100,000 has been established to assist Tulsa-area venues hiring local musicians for live performances during July, August, and September. Kurin also talks with us about ongoing efforts to promote, grow, and strengthen "live music" in Tulsa more generally.

Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. I'm your host Tim Landes. My guest on this episode is a household name in northeast Oklahoma for two reasons: her work as a journalist and for her many successes in fishing and hunting. Tess Maune is a veteran journalist for News on 6 and she  just might be our state's most famous noodler. When she's not sharing news, her social media feeds are full of pictures of her with standing in lake water holding a giant catfish or decked out in camo holding turkeys or deer. I wrote a profile about her in our July 2018 issue. We kick off this conversation by talking about her love for the outdoors before moving on to her career in news. Tess and I both attended Oklahoma State University's journalism school at the same time, and then we ventured out into the real world where our paths crossed while she worked for KHOG 40/29 in Northwest Arkansas. In 2012, she took the job at News On 6, where she's reported from major events and now kicks off the day as an anchor and reporter for 6 in the Morning. She also shares hunting and fishing photos submitted by viewers in her segment “Outdoor Adventures with Tess.” Sometimes it's hard to believe we're both now veterans of the media industry. It just doesn't seem possible. Tess and I discuss how TV news has evolved during her career and how she went from the newbie to being old enough to be a coworkers parent. I've always been a big fan of Tess and her work, and I think it's really cool that so many young people get to look up to her as a role model. She loves sharing stories about her fellow Oklahomans and she's always working hard to do her best and continually get better.  she genuinely loves what she does. She's twice been named Tulsa Press Club's “Favorite Anchor/Reporter, and Tulsa Press Club also awarded her for “Best Use of Social Media by an Individual.”She's a great social media follow and does her best to stay connected with fans, We discuss the pros and cons that come with being that engaged on Facebook and Instagram. I really enjoyed catching up with her. She's a great ambassador for our field and someone I continue to look up to and learn from. Hopefully the next time we get together it's in shallow water near a catfish hole. I'm ready to try to wrestle a big one out of the water. Speaking of fishing, if you want to learn more about the history of fishing businesses in Tulsa and the best spots for fishing in the area, make sure to pick up a copy of our July issue or read the articles at TulsaPeople.com. Following my conversation with Tess, I share the new single “While We're Waiting” from Rushmore Beekeepers. You'll want to make sure to give it a listen. More on it later. OK, let's get this going. This is Tulsa Talks with Tess Maune.  In our July issue, Brandon Schmitz wrote about the duo that recorded this episode's playout sing. From the article:After watching Wes Anderson's 1998 film “Rushmore,” Zach Fountain says he knew that if he were to ever start a band, it would be called Rushmore Beekeepers. Although this began as a solo project in 2001, Fountain has performed off and on with others throughout the years. These days, the Beekeepers are comprised of Fountain and his sister-in-law, Amanda Hawkins. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic the indie-folk duo composed one song per week from March 10, 2020, to March 2, 2021.Now Fountain is using that work to create a 12-song album that is slated to drop Oct. 1. The duo will be performing at the Tiny Porch Festival on Sept. 25 in the historic Owen Park neighborhood.Here is the album's first single “While We're Waiting.” 

Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. I'm your host Tim Landes.  My guest on this episode has what I believe is one of the coolest jobs in the city. Lindsay Hutchison is Tulsa Zoo's president and CEO. It's a position she's held for just under a year, but she's worked for the zoo since 2005, and been hanging around the place her whole life.  Before being the leader of Tulsa's most diverse animal kingdom, Lindsay served as Vice President of Philanthropy and Community Engagement for five years starting in 2015. A decade earlier she began as a development coordinator.  Throughout her career she established herself as a leader in fundraising, guest relations and external engagement. She oversaw fundraising for the amazing Lost Kingdom exhibit that includes a bridge that allows the Malayan tigers to walk over people and an indoor/outdoor space for the snow leopards to play. Most recently they opened the Helmerich playground, which was originally slated to be played on in the summer of 2020, but there was COVID-19. Lindsay talks about how they responded to the pandemic by operating safely, and how zoo operations are returning back to normal for the most part, but advanced tickets are still required for now. Masks are optional.  The Zoo has changed a lot since she started working there. We discuss the changes she's been a part of and how they're fundraising for more new exhibits to house even more animals as part of the zoo's master plan. Speaking of fundraisers, we talk about Waltz on the Wild Side moving to the fall and how this year's theme will hopefully result in some guests doing their best Crockett and Tubbs impersonations. I've known Lindsay for nearly a decade and have always admired her passion for the animals and staff that call Tulsa Zoo home. It was great to catch up with her in studio on June 4. As you'll hear in this conversation, she really loves her job and our zoo and city is better because of it.  Following my conversation with Lindsay, I'll share the new single from Pilgrim. More on that later.  Let's get this going.  This is Tulsa Talks with Lindsay Hutchison. I've been watching Beau Roberson play songs for audiences going back to 2007 when I spent many late nights on the second floor of McNellies and inside Colony listening to him and his friends play music.  Beau is the frontman and guitarist for Pilgrim, which dropped the new single “Pray for You” last week from the forthcoming Horton Records release “No Offense, Nevermind, Sorry” out June 25. It can be preordered at HortonRecords.Bandcamp.com.  About the song, Beau told Vents Magazine, which premiered the single on June 11:  “First off, it's not about religion!  It's about a father who would go so far as to pray for his daughter's confidence, mental health, and overall safety, even though he's not a fan of praying.” This is a good one. I'm excited to hear the rest of the album, but in the meantime, here's Pilgrim with “Pray for You.” 

Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. I’m your host Tim Landes.  The saying goes if you can’t beat them, join them, but for the Chamber it was if you can’t beat them, recruit them to come here to ensure you get the big wins down the road. My guest on this episode is Arthur Jackson, who is fairly new to Tulsa having moved here from Austin a few months ago to become the new senior vice president of economic development for Tulsa Regional Chamber.  Jackson came to Tulsa having most recently served as senior director of economic development for the Austin Chamber of Commerce, where he helped recruit Elon Musk and his Tesla cyber truck factory to the Lone Star State, beating out Tulsa.  Shortly after arriving to the 918, Jackson was named a 2021 Economic Development 40 Under 40 Award recipient by Development Counsellors International (DCI) and Jorgenson Consulting. The award recognizes rising stars in the economic development industry. Mike Neal, president and CEO of the Tulsa Regional Chamber had this to say about Jackson: “Arthur has had great success as an economic development professional, and we at the Chamber are elated to see him receive this well-deserved recognition. It’s an honor to work alongside some of the best and brightest talent in the economic development profession, and Arthur has already shown himself to be a tremendous leader for our organization and for furthering northeast Oklahoma’s economic prosperity.” As you’ll hear in this conversation recorded over Zoom on May 18, Jackson has hit the ground running. We discuss how he’s settled into his new role and started working to recruit businesses to open shop in a Tulsa metro that recently surpassed 1 million residents.  He discusses the emerging sectors and how we’re doing with our foundational economic drivers in energy. We also discuss how he’s working with the tribes and what it means for the city from an economic development standpoint as all eyes are on Tulsa as we commemorate the centennial of the Tulsa Race Massacre.  I’m excited to see all that he accomplishes for our city in the coming years.  Following my conversation with Jackson, I’ll share a new single from Omaley B that will be featured on the new compilation album: 1921... The Black Wall Street Project. More on that later.  OK, let’s get this going.  This is Tulsa Talks with Arthur Jackson.  This past weekend, Tulsa musician Omaley B performed on the main stage at Black Wall Street Legacy Festival and instantly brought everyone to their feet as soon as he started performing “Kerosene” from the upcoming 1921...The Black Wall Street Music Project. The single includes rapper Steph Simon. On May 31-June 1, 1921, 35 city blocks in the Greenwood District were burned to the ground.  According to a recent press release announcing the album and single:  Omaleyb uses this lesson to fuel the passions of young people to achieve despite this dark stain on Tulsa and America's history. When he sings "My citys on fire!" it's less of a look backwards, than a look forward firing up the next generation. He declares "the proof is in the youth" -and he should know, given his recent crowning as "Teacher of the Month" by Tulsa Public Schools. The album is slated to drop this summer. It will also feature 3-time Grammy nominee Taylor Hanson, singer Branjae, Spoken Word poets Kode Ransom,  Jerica Wortham, and Sterling Matthews. It will also spotlight Dane Arnold from Dane & The Soup, Tulsa hip hop pioneers Dangerous Rob and Playya 1000, newcomer JANNAH, 80 year old jazz master Washington Rucker, and a posthumous premiere by bassist Wayman Tisdale. I can’t wait to hear the whole album.  And with that here is Omaley B with “Kerosene.” 

Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. I’m your host Tim Landes and I’m addicted to Mexican food. I could eat Mexican food for every meal, every day and not once complain. There are so many different options and then different takes on the dishes. The more I learn about it the more I want to explore and try everything.  So you can imagine how excited I was that we feature a Tulsa taco guide in our May issue. We break down nine different types of tacos and 18 places to get them, including Calaveras Mexican Grill, located in the Kendall Whittier District. It’s also a food truck, which has been the Molina family’s primary operation since 2020. My guest on this episode is David Molina. He’s continuing his family’s tradition to feed people delicious authentic Mexican food. His parents immigrated from Jalisco, Mexico, to California in 1993 and then relocated to Tulsa, and as you’ll hear they’ve been operating restaurants throughout Tulsa ever since.  David is a first-generation American and a native Tulsan, who has grown up in a city that is a lot different than when his parents settled here 24 years ago. Today, you’ll most likely find him somewhere around Tulsa slinging tacos out their food truck window. They kicked off the month at the Jenks Food Truck Festival and had a line around the block shortly after they opened the window. In this conversation recorded April 27 on Zoom, we discuss how much fun it is to run a food truck and toward the end of the conversation he shares their upcoming schedule and the best way to book them for your event.  Anytime I have the opportunity to discuss Mexican food with an expert, I have to ask the burning questions like is a burrito a taco and does Taco Bell count as Mexican food? He answers those questions and more. I had a great time getting to know David and learning more about his and his family’s role in the Tulsa food scene. Following my conversation with David, I’m sharing Sarah Frick’s cover of the classic Dwight Twilley song “I’m on Fire.” More on that later.  OK, let’s get this going. This is Tulsa Talks with David Molina.   ****Forty six years ago in April, Tulsa musician Dwight Twilley released his debut single “I’m on Fire,” which would go on to peak at No. 16 on the Billboard 100 in the summer of 1975. Fast forward to February 2020 when Golden Ones frontwoman Sarah Frick stood at the microphone ready to put her touch on the Twilley classic. Inside the late Leon Russell’s famed Paradise Studio, Frick sang about how you ain’t got no lover while surrounded by an all-star slate of current Tulsa musicians helping bring the song and Tulsa’s rich music history back to life as part of Horton Record’s “Back to Paradise: A Tulsa Tribute to Okie Music,” now available at HortonRecords.org. I love the original version, but Frick’s cover might replace it as my go-to version. There’s just something about her vocals that transforms the song into a bluesy, more soulful, more rock n roll version, and of course it helps to have Jesse Aycock and Paul Benjaman on the guitars. After enjoying this song make sure you check out the video directed by Justin France and 8X8 Productions. I really hope I get to hear her perform this live somewhere around Tulsa soon. Speaking of which, you can always find the latest Tulsa Music Listings at TulsaPeople.com. Here is Sarah Frick’s “I’m on Fire.”   ****This episode produced by Morgan Phillips and Tim Landes. 

Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. I’m your host Tim Landes.We are about one month out from the centennial of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. It was one of the worst acts of domestic terrorism in US history, and we’re still learning about it a century later as we work on reconciliation.Often the stories are bleak. Hundreds of dead. 35 city blocks destroyed. Businesses lost. The Greenwood we now know is nothing like what it once was. Before the Massacre it was a thriving economy.It took a while to get going again, but Black Wall Street did come back to life in a big way following the horrific events of 1921. My guest on this episode is Carlos Moreno. He’s devoted a lot of time to focusing on the Victory of Greenwood, which is also the name of his upcoming book being released in mid-May. I had the opportunity to read some of it before it went to press, and as I say in our conversation, it’s a book that’s needed for the library on the history of Greenwood and our city.Carlos also wrote the second part in our ongoing series on Greenwood for our April issue. His story focuses on the renewal following the Massacre and also the destruction that came through the creation of the Inner Dispersal Loop that cuts through the heart of Greenwood Ave and creates a concrete segregation line dividing North Tulsa from the rest. He also examines the failures of Model Cities and Urban Renewal, often called “Urban Removal.”Carlos moved here just over two decades ago from California. He didn’t know about the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre when he arrived. As you’ll hear in this conversation recorded over Zoom, a work opportunity created an academic obsession for Carlos that has only grown over time.His research and numerous writings and upcoming book make up a long running passion project. By day he’s a graphic designer for CAP Tulsa, which was once again named one of the best nonprofits to work for in the country. It is Oklahoma's largest anti-poverty nonprofit organization and a national leader in early childhood education. He also volunteers with Code for Tulsa, working to make local government work for the people, by the people, in the 21st century.Carlos serves on the board of Urban Coders Guild which teaches programming skills to disadvantaged youth, as well as the Open Source Software Development Education Advisory Board at Tulsa University, the Advisory Board for the City of Tulsa’s Office of Performance Strategy and Innovation, the Gilcrease Museum Community Advisory Council, and the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) MPA Advisory Board.I enjoyed having the opportunity to talk to him about all the great work he’s doing in Tulsa and how his work at CAP is instrumental in making our city’s future bright.This is Tulsa Talks with Carlos Moreno.30 years ago this week, Nirvana played “Smells Like Teen Spirit” for the first time. When it was released months later it was like they dropped a bomb on the musical landscape, changing it forever. What followed was a musical revolution led by grungy young musicians creating a sound that was stripped down and just as grungy as their aesthetic.Fast forward to today and Tulsan Kylie Slabby aka Ramona and the Phantoms has recently released the new album, “Marmalade and Blood.” Among the first singles is the track “Happy,” which sounds like it came straight out of the mid 90s, and that’s a good thing. The accompanying video even looks like it was filmed then.In a world dominated by auto-tuned singing and generic synthesized music, it makes my ears happy to hear the grunge sound is still alive and well and continuing to evolve through the musicianship of people like Kylie.Produced by Morgan Phillips and Tim Landes

Randy Mcgoffin, music historian of Tulsa shares a bit of the beautiful music history here in Tulsa. Randy Mcgoffin the son of a professional entertainer Jim Mcgoffin witnessed himself the jam sessions of the famous musicians at that time like David Gates and Russell Bridges. They usually gather at their house to play music and Randy even watches them play and tries to imitate them afterwards. Randy Mcgoffin still has a copy of the recording that happened at the Tulsa spotlight and the ring leader at that time was Ron Gates the brother of David Gates. Ron was a historian of Dixieland music and is very knowledgeable about the history, the tunes and the artists. Tulsa is really rich in lovely musical history. To schedule a FREE real estate specialists consultation please contact Darryl Baskin and Pamela Wright of Baskin Real Estate Specialists powered by eXp Realty. DARRYL BASKIN Baskin Real Estate Specialists, eXp Realty Email: darryl@darrylbaskin.com Tel: 918 258 2600 Tel: 918 740 0077 Thinking of Selling? Get your FREE Home Valuation complete with local comparables instantly. https://www.homeguidetulsa.com/sell.php Looking to Purchase? Search thousands of current listings directly from our local MLS. https://www.homeguidetulsa.com/index.php?advanced=1&display=&custombox=&types[]=1&beds=0&baths=0&min=0&max=100000000&rtype=map#rslac

Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. I’m your host Tim Landes.  It’s been 100 years since All Souls Unitarian Church was founded by Richard Lloyd Jones, publisher of the Tulsa Tribune, and William R. Holway, a civil engineer behind the Spavinaw water project that provided drinking water to Tulsa. Jones name may sound familiar. His writings in his afternoon paper helped fuel the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre two months after he  co-founded the church.  My guest on this episode is Rev. Marlin Lavanhar, senior minister of All Souls. It’s not only his job to lead the congregation each Sunday, but also to help reconcile the past. As you’ll hear in this conversation it’s a complicated, messy history, but there are also some truly remarkable achievements along the way.  We covered some of the church’s history with a story in our March issue.  In this conversation recorded April 1 on Zoom, Reverend Lavanhar dives deeper into the that history and discusses how they’re re-examining their past and how they’re continuing a long mission of working toward equality in today’s Tulsa. Marlin grew up in Chicago then relocated to New Orleans where he graduated from Tulane with a degree in sociology. He and friend then spent three years traveling the planet to learn about the world’s religions. After that life changing adventure, he attended Harvard University School of Divinity where in 1999 he earned a Masters in divinity. In 2000, All Souls came calling. As you’ll hear, shortly after he and his family settled in Tulsa, the 1921 Race Riot Commission released its findings on the tragic events that occurred May 31 and June 1, 1921. That opened the door for work to be done by the reverend and his church. In 1957 the church moved to its current location at 29th and Peoria. Today more than 1,800 adults call All Souls their spiritual home, making it the largest unitarian church in the country. According to the church it is a welcoming community. Everyone, regardless of age, race, culture, economic status, gender identity or sexual orientation is welcome. We start the conversation with All Souls at 100 and how they’ve been able to continue hosting services for a fast growing global online audience throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. We also discuss the role of the church in today’s Tulsa and why they’re working to achieve equality for all who call this city home.  Following my conversation with Rev. Lavanhar, I share an excerpt from my recent Q&A with Tulsa composer Barron Ryan, who just released his new album “First of Its Kind,” and the song “If I Don’t See You Again.” More on that later.  ****Barron Ryan kicked off the year being named one of Smithsonian Magazine's "Ten Innovators to Watch in 2021." He followed that up with his first release of all original compositions with "First of Its Kind," and I can't stop listening to it.It’s also his first attempt to infuse other genres of music he admires into his classical songs. Included on the album is the song “If I Don’t See You Again,” which you can hear in a moment. There are no lyrics to song yet, but Ryan encourages anyone to create them. He has published his music in the public domain. While there are no lyrics, there is a story behind the song. You can read the full interview at TulsaPeople.com and it is linked in the notes. And with that here is Barron Ryan’s “If I Don’t See You Again." This episode is produced by Morgan Phillips and Tim Landes.

Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. I’m your host Tim Landes. Has anybody else noticed we’re going through a sort of modern age renaissance period in Tulsa? Some may hear Renaissance and only think legendary artists, but it was also a period of social change. Hear me out. The arts are alive and thriving like never before in Tulsa, and with that comes messages of resiliency and calls for change. Drive anywhere around town and there’s a good chance you’ll see a bright, vibrant mural that tells a story and/or promotes a business, organization, neighborhood or district. And there are some that are just fun.  There are multiple art museums, numerous galleries and exhibits being shown wherever artists can find wall space. Artists are selling paintings, prints and apparel through their Instagram and Pintrest.  There are galleries in Brookside, on Admiral, on Greenwood and inside the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Many of the paintings have small stickers on the nameplate indicating they’re sold. A message painted on Greenwood caused a lot of controversy in the summer of 2020 and was eventually removed by the City. It stated Black lives matter. Philbrook just launched the new exhibit “From the Limitations of Now,” which spans the museum and officials say “reflects on the important ways art and literature allow us to examine America’s past and picture a future in which, in the words of renowned Oklahoma author Ralph Ellison, “we are able to free ourselves from the limitations of today.”My guest on this episode is Alexander Tamahn. His work along with many other local artists is on display at Philbrook through September 5. He contributed to a mural titled “Time Travel” with his friends in Black Moon Collective. They also did the BLM mural by the railroad tracks between Archer and First off Greenwood. Alexander is on a prolific tear right now. He has work showing at ahha and recently contributed to a Gathering Place exhibit. It was a massive beautiful painting he did in a week because he’s that talented and always creating for the next thing.  He’s so busy we had to squeeze in time for this conversation as he was leaving Philbrook and traveling to another destination to discuss another upcoming art show. We talk about his incredible year of art. If you’ve seen the beautiful faces on the wall outside of Fulton Street Books, that’s Alexander’s work. He also contributed to the mural of Black community leaders on the wall of the Metro by T-Mobile across from McLain. He’s got more work all over the place. Alexander is also a teacher and an ORU graduate with a background in psychology. I met him a few years ago when he and other Teach for America teachers painted a mural with students through their after school project called Disrupt. We discuss why he enjoys teaching art to young people and more in this chat. Following my conversation with him, I share an audio excerpt from my recent interview with Casii Stephan about her new single “Here Comes the Light,” which she graciously shared with us to share with you. More on that later. This episode is produced by Tim Landes and Morgan Phillips. 

Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. I’m your host Tim Landes. Annie Ellicott, my guest on this episode, has been singing most of her life. In elementary school she was a member of the Tulsa Youth Opera. Her first solo performance came at 15 as a Central High School student when she performed “Orange Colored Sky” made famous by Nat King Cole. By 16 she was doing paid gigs and has barely slowed down since. In 2016 she released her first album of original material, Lonesome Goldmine. There was a previous release of jazz standards in 2009 and hundreds of shows in between throughout the US and Europe.While living on the West Coast, Ellicott landed an appearance in a Jeff Goldblum concert that turned into many more shows. If you weren’t aware, yes, I’m talking about the actor who played The Fly, Jurassic Park’s Dr. Ian Malcolm and hosted a Disney+ show. She shares the story on how it came to be and what it was like in this conversation recorded Feb. 22 on Zoom.Nowadays when she’s not singing, Ellicott is using her vocal talents in voice acting. She voices the title character of the Soundbooth Theater audio dramedy “Space Buns.” Ellicott does the voice of Ruby Little aka Space Buns and also the voices of a couple of the mice inside Ruby’s head. She also serves as the songwriter for the series that is co-created by her friend Emily Labes. We feature Ellicott in our March issue, and writer Destiny Lyons has this to say about the show’s premise: “The dramedy’s main character, Ruby Little, aka Space Buns, is an aspiring comic book writer who struggles to balance reality and fantasy. After a freak accident the night Ruby is supposed to pitch her idea, the distinction between the two blur even more.”Ellicott discusses how the COVID-19 has impacted her musical career and how it’s opened the door to new opportunities like Space Buns that have forced her to grow as an artist. If you want to check out episodes of her new series and sign up to be notified when new episodes drop, visit soundbooththeater.com. A note, the artwork for Space Buns was created by Tulsa’s own Jeremy Luther, so be sure to check it out as well. I really enjoyed getting to know Annie and learning about her creative process. Be sure to check out the song after our conversation. More on that later. OK, let’s get this going. This is Tulsa Talks with Annie Ellicott. In “Space Buns” Annie Ellicott is not only the lead voice actor, but also the series’ songwriter. To close out this episode we’re sharing a song from the first episode. “The Three Visionarily Impaired Mice” was produced by Mark Kuykendall and is available as part of the episode at Soundbooththeater.com. Here is Annie Ellicott with “The Three Visionarily Impaired Mice.”

Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. I’m your host Tim Landes. If you’ve gone out to listen to live music at The Colony, Fassler Hall or elsewhere and then bought a Tulsa musician’s album in the last 15 years, there’s a good chance it’s a Horton Records release. Brian Horton, founder of Horton Records is my guest on this episode. Horton discusses the history of his nonprofit record label and how he’d maybe done things differently after all he’s learned since he started the label around 2005. He also talks about the good and bad of coining the term “New Tulsa Sound,” which has stuck since he released a compilation of Tulsa musicians in 2010. In this conversation recorded over Zoom on February 8th, Horton discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted bands and live music, plus he talks about the current trends in music, including the comeback of cassette tapes. Despite the pandemic slowing down shows, Horton Records continues to release new music, including Back to Paradise a Tulsa tribute to Okie music, which dropped in August. On the album 20 Tulsa musicians pay tribute to Oklahoma artists from the past. Recorded at Leon Russell’s former Paradise Studio. They knocked out 17 songs in 4 days. We close this episode with Jesse Aycock’s cover of Gypsy Trips’ Rock n Roll Gypsies. More on that later. It should be noted this isn’t Horton’s full time job. Just his passion project/side hustle to help keep Tulsa’s music scene alive and thriving. I had a great time chatting about Tulsa music with Brian Horton. His hard work has helped provide many nights of entertainment for me over the years. There are few things better than enjoying a Sunday night jam session with Paul Benjaman and his friends at the Colony. I feel like this was just the beginning of our chats about music. OK, let’s get this going. This is Tulsa Talks with Brian Horton. We’re closing this episode with Jesse Aycock’s cover of Rock N Roll Gypsies, which is a part of the Horton Records compilation Back to Paradise: A Tulsa Tribute to Okie Music. Here is what fellow musician Cody Clinton had to say about Jesse Aycock: Jesse Aycock is one of the people that made this place a music town again. Not city developers. Not music museums. Not restaurant owners. This dude. I couldn’t say it better myself. Here is Jesse Aycock and friends with Rock N Roll Gypsies.

Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. I’m your host Tim Landes. On the first day of January, YWCA Tulsa CEO Julie Davis stood at the podium of the Centennial Year Launch program for the upcoming 100th commemoration of the Tulsa Race Massacre. She was there to announce the launch of the nonprofit organization’s Tulsa Triumphs initiative, which is a commitment to eliminate racism through pledges to do things like shop local Black businesses or learn more about our city’s past. The mission of eliminating racism is one of the YWCA’s main goals as a nonprofit organization. Julie joins me on this episode to talk about Tulsa Triumphs and about the tangible ways she and her staff are investing in the Black community as part of their pledge. She also talks about the other ways the nonprofit are working to empower women and help our community flourish. She joined YWCA as CEO in 2017 and leads an organization that started locally in 1914. Seven years later, after one of the worst race massacres in U.S. history occurred, the YWCA opened a center in north Tulsa to provide shelter, hot meals and job training for young Black women who were forced into homeless after at least 35 city blocks were burned to the ground. A decade later they helped women and their families during the Great Depression. They have also focused on helping immigrants who arrive in Tulsa looking for a new start in a new land of opportunity by providing citizenship services, legal services and education like English language classes. Today, that includes the program Flourish Tulsa, which is a partnership between YWCA, TCC, Workforce Tulsa and the City of Tulsa. We feature an article about the program in our February issue and Julie discussed it and more in this zoom conversation recorded in late January.Julie’s a native of Missouri but has called Tulsa home since attending TU for her masters. We talk about her time in Tulsa and why she’s devoted her career to working for nonprofits, and how being a mom of two girls impacts her work. I had a great time getting to know Julie and learning more about her and the important work the YWCA is doing in Tulsa. You can learn more about all their programs, including in health and wellness at YWCATulsa.org. Following that conversation, a new song from Saugeye, which just released their debut album. More on that later. OK, let’s get this going. This is Tulsa Talks with Julie Davis. Saugeye is a Tulsa band named after avid fisherman and band frontman Jared Tyler’s favorite catch, a hybrid blend of the walleye and sauger. The band members describe their sound as hybrid roots music, and you can hear it here with the single “Keystone Lillie.” On January 29th, Horton Records celebrated the release of Saugeye’s self-titled debut, which is now available at HortonRecords.BandCamp.Com. Sidenote, Brian Horton will be our guest on the next episode of Tulsa Talks. Here is Saugeye’s “Keystone Lillie.”

Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. I'm your host Tim Landes.My guest on this episode had a very busy and productive 2020, and for that we recognized her as one of our Tulsans of the Year in our January issue. Dr. Tiffany Crutcher helped launch three weeks of protests in response to police brutality, she helped put together a Juneteenth celebration that brought lots of joy to the community the day before Donald Trump visited Tulsa and she helped out her friend Greg Robinson in his mayoral campaign that saw him finish second. She continued her work with the Terence Crutcher Foundation, which she founded and serves as executive director. She helped restore the home of a 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre survivor and in December, Hollywood star Kerry Washington donated $20,000 to the nonprofit, which Crutcher then distributed to 10 local charities. We covered a lot of topics in a Zoom conversation recorded the second week of January. She recaps her year and what's driving her in 2021 as we approach the 100th commemoration of the Tulsa Race Massacre. She's one of many who feel reparations are owed to the survivors and descendants. While many wonder what that would cost, Crutcher says it's about more than dollar signs. It's been over four years since her brother Terence was killed by a Tulsa Police officer. She discusses how she continues to fight for criminal justice reform and shares her thoughts on what she wants to see from the City of Tulsa in terms of changes in policing. Crutcher also reflects on the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection and how it reminded her of the unspeakable horror of what occurred in Tulsa on May 31 and June 1, 1921.She also talks about what it means to be featured as one of the many rising Black community leaders in a new mural created by Black Moon Tulsa. It can be seen at the Metro by T-Mobile at 4704 N. Peoria across the street from McClain High School. It's a powerful conversation that captures Crutcher's passion for social justice and the need for changes to be made in Tulsa to further unify our community. Following that conversation I'll share a new song from Tulsa rocker's Golden Ones. More on them later. Let's get this going. This is Tulsa Talks with Dr. Tiffany Crutcher. ******* To close out this episode, Golden Ones is sharing their song, "No Plan" off their debut album "Nowhere Fast."Writer Julie Watson had this to say about the album in our January issue:"This debut album, released Nov. 27, takes its cues from the best of ’70s rock and roll — plenty of energy, lots of glam and no shortage of infectious melodies. Sarah Frick is perfectly at ease fronting the quartet with her powerful vocals, backed by Sean Fisher on guitar, husband Jesse Frick on bass and Jay Sullivan on drums." Here is Golden Ones with "No Plan."

Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. I’m your host Tim Landes. 2020 was a doozy of a year. In our January issue we recognize the efforts of many Tulsans in many sectors, who did important and great work. Those are just the representatives for all of you, so thank you. Last summer, Tulsans re-elected G.T. Bynum to lead the City and its residents for a second term. He too is one of our Tulsans of the Year. About six months ago he appeared on Tulsa Talks to discuss how 2019’s historic flooding had prepared him for his COVID-19 response. He and I chatted again on Dec. 21 via Zoom. This time the mayor reflects on the second half of the year, including his thoughts on his re-election victory and the politicizing of masks. He looks back at his first term and also discusses what he hopes to achieve over the next four years. That work includes responding to demands for criminal justice reform and policing. Bynum discusses the steps he’s taking to make improvements, including the new partnership with Family and Children Service’s that provides police officers the opportunity to take people dealing with mental health issues to the CrisisCare Center.Following that conversation, City Editor Morgan Phillips shares her interview with Tulsa Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Deborah Gist. Since March, students have spent most the year distance learning or on extended breaks. As part of our Tulsan of the Year coverage, Morgan wrote about the tireless efforts of parents, teachers and school officials throughout 2020.One of those people is Gist. Since we didn’t get to share everything she had to say about the year in the magazine article, we wanted to share the full conversation with you here.She talks about how the evolution of findings in science and data has impacted the school district’s decisions throughout the year. The superintendent shares what has impressed her about TPS teachers and talks about the need for substitute teachers to ensure classes continue when students return to classrooms this month. She also reflects on the passionate positions of those on all sides of all the issues and more in this important conversation. Following that interview, we close with new music from Tulsa’s own Freak Juice. You’ll definitely want to listen to “Hole in the Wall.” More on that later. OK let’s get this going. This is Tulsa Talks **********In our January issue, writer Julie Watson has this to say about Freak Juice’s new album “They Call Us Juice,” which includes the song “Hole in the Wall” you’ll soon hear: "This funky, R&B infused album released Nov. 13 by guitarist and composer Tori Ruffin rocks as hard as it grooves. Ruffin, who has toured and recorded with names like Prince and Morris Day, doesn’t shy away from hard topics, including politics (“Hypocrite”) and the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre (“Dirty Little Secret”), wrapping his message in some seriously great musicianship." For more updates about the band visit facebook.com/freakjuice

Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. I'm your host Tim Landes. Anybody who loves going to the movies has a story about the first time they sat in front of the big screen and enjoyed a show. That buttery popcorn. The sticky floor. First come first serve on seating. Maggie Brown, director of exhibits at Tulsa Historical Society and Museum, is my guest on this episode. She too is interested in people's Tulsa. movie theater memories. Maggie is co-writing with Steve Clem the book titled "Tulsa Movie Theaters." They've been collecting those memories to share the stories of long lost theaters with fancy names like the Dreamland, the Orpheum, the Majestic, The Ritz. Well before the time of the AMCs and Cinemarks. My earliest movie theater memories, as you'll hear in this conversation recorded over Zoom, go back to the days of Eastland Mall, when the movie theater was the main attraction of the lower level. Flanked on either side by Cheese on a Stick, the arcade and the pizza shop. Now that area is the host of the Oklahoma Dept of Public Safety. There is no popcorn, but often long lines to get in. My Tulsa movie theater memories only go back a few decades, so not nearly as far as Maggie and Steve are going in their book that shares stories dating back a century ago. It was fun to chat with Maggie and hear about all the fun stuff they're discovering along the way. There are some mysteries still out there like how the Ritz was able to have moving clouds swirling near the ceiling? If you know the answer to how they made it happen or want to share any of your movie memories, there is a form to fill out through the new year at TulsaHistory.org. We close our conversation with what else is happening at the history center and what's to come. If you have a history buff in your family, a membership to their museum is a great gift idea as are the selection of gifts in their shop. Following my conversation with Maggie, I share the song "This Ol' Town" by Scott Aycock. It's a good one. More on that later. OK let's get this going. This is Tulsa Talks with Maggie Brown. Scott Aycock preview: When offering up his song "This Ol' Town" Scott Aycock had this to say: “The song I am choosing is one of my personal favorites, this week at least. It changes from week to week so I guess that's a good thing. It is called "This Ol' Town." The story behind the song according to him is this: “I grew up in a small town in Northeast Arkansas, in the delta. This song, though could be about any small town, America. We drove from one teen hangout to the next, it became a familiar pattern. I got to thinking about how when your young your caught between wanting to grow up and wanting to stay young. Thus this song.” You can find more of his music at https://scottaycock.bandcamp.com/releases Here is "This Ol' Town" by Scott Aycock.

Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. I’m your host Tim Landes. My guest on this episode is Branjae Jackson, commonly referred to as Branjae or the Count Tutu singer who has a lot of energy and has a lot of fun. She’s a force to be reckoned with on the stage and is growing into being one in the activism world. Earlier this year, the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd launched the biggest protest movement in global history, and Branjae took part locally and at the national stage. She’s featured in our November issue in a story about her trip to Washington D.C. to celebrate the 57th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech. It was a speech that preceded the civil rights act by two years. As you’ll hear in this conversation, she hasn’t always been politically charged to make change. She didn’t always think about using a microphone as a bullhorn to call for racial justice and criminal justice reform, but she’s embraced the opportunity and is charging forward. We discuss when and how she realized she needed to learn more and do more.The pandemic postponed live music in Tulsa, but Branjae has continued to work hard on career. She talks about how the shutdown forced her to explore new avenues like acting and dancing in the new movie “Finding Carlos” which is a family friendly adaptation of the Nutcracker. She discovered she could reach a much larger audience online and could have fun playing small shows on people’s porches.Branjae earned the 2020 Black Wall Street Music Award for Best Female Artist and has had four nominations for Tulsa Music Awards, as well as a nomination for Best Social Justice Video in the Independent Music Awards, which honor Indie music projects from around the world. In addition to fighting for racial justice, Branjae also speaks out against domestic violence, something we talk about in this conversation. In 2019, she co-directed the music video for her song “Street Light,” which tells the story of surviving domestic violence and highlights community support for victims. Billboard Magazine premiered the project, and Branjae published an op-ed on Afropunk — a national arts and culture website dedicated to promoting social awareness — about how “Street Light” came to be. We have included that song at the end of this episode. I really enjoyed having this conversation with Branjae and getting to know her better. I’ve long admired her musical talents and the way she can lure in the audience with her performance, and now I have even more respect for her as a strong voice in our community wanting to make Tulsa an even better place. OK, let’s get this going. This is Tulsa Talks with Branjae.

We have all experienced being stuck creatively. Whether it’s from anxiety or depression or just being in a funk, it’s no fun. But sometimes the best most beautiful art can come out of those seasons if we push through. Today Scott talks about how you can do just that and why it’s worth it to try.Follow Scott Taylor:https://colorpopartlab.comhttps://www.scotttaylorartgallery.comFacebookInstagram

Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. I’m your host Tim Landes. In a normal year, we would have recently celebrated Oktoberfest. We also would have enthusiastically taken part in Tulsa Tough weekend, and watched as super humans competed in the Iron Man competition. There would have been sold out shows at concert venues and the hotels would have been at capacity many nights. According to Tulsa Regional Tourism, more than 9 million people visit Tulsa a year and spend more than a billion dollars in the community in a normal year. As we all know 2020 has been far from anywhere remotely close to normal. My guest on this episode is Ray Hoyt, president of Tulsa Regional Tourism. If there’s anybody in Tulsa who has a grasp on the impacts the COVID-19 pandemic has had on Tulsa’s tourism business, it’s Ray. When he came to Tulsa in September 2010, the BOK Center was a couple years old and Oneok Field was in its first year. Guthrie Green was still a parking lot and there were a lot less attractions in the Arts District.As you’ll hear in this conversation, he wasn’t sold on Tulsa when first asked about the job opportunity, but that obviously changed.Over the last decade has overseen our city’s tourism efforts as the city has grown to welcome the millions of visitors who aren’t just driving through or connecting flights at Tulsa international Airport. The recent addition of the Gathering Place and it’s national coverage in USA Today, the New York Times and more helped make Ray’s job a little easier. There’s also the resurgence of Route 66. We talk about both. Tulsa Tough and its Cry Baby Hill will return. Iron Man is rescheduled for 2021. There are new museums being built and older ones going through renovations. We discuss all those great things still to come. For Ray, his attention is currently on helping safely reopen Tulsa because the city needs to have hotels, restaurants, museums and stores open for visitors to return. He shares the importance of the Tulsa Safely program as we progress toward the holidays and new year. In this conversation we recorded on Sept. 28, Ray discusses how tourism is slowly coming back seven months after the pandemic shut down our city. In a city and state where the budget is largely funded from tax dollars, it’s vitally important our city’s leaders find ways to help our local businesses generate revenues. As you’ll hear, Ray is passionate about his job and he and his team are working hard to help Tulsa recover and then resume its mission to become a major tourist draw in the middle in the of the U.S. And if there’s one thing we have going for us, it’s that the Mother Road runs right through the middle of town. I enjoyed chatting with Ray and learning from him. We’re in good hands. Following my conversation, The Voice digital editor and music writer Kyra Bruce shares the new song “Together” from Tulsa hip-hop artist Benzo. More on him later. OK, let’s get this going. This is Tulsa Talks with Ray Hoyt.

Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. I’m your host Tim Landes. It wasn’t that long ago that Tulsa and Oklahoma were living in the dark ages. It was a time when we were a land of 3.2 Bud heavies and Bud Lights, so people had to travel long distances to get certain strong beers. Some may have even died from dysentery on the trail. The year was 2007. It was then Eric Marshall, my guest on this episode, returned to his hometown after studying the art of brewing in Munich, Germany. There he was awarded the prestigious International Diploma in Brewing Technology from the World Brewing Academy. Within a year Marshall Brewing Company became Tulsa’s first production craft microbrewery. It was the dawn of a new age in Tulsa. As Marshall six packs of Sundown Wheat flew off the liquor store shelves and McNellie's Pub Ale flowed out of McNellie's taps, other Tulsans began brewing their own beers and launching their own companies. Soon beer options were all over the spectrum from super hoppy to sour beers featuring artistic labels. In less than a decade a brewery district had formed just east of downtown and to the west of the Marshall Brewery located on 6th St about midway between Utica and Lewis. In this conversation, Eric looks back at those early days of brewing and the revolution his company started in Tulsa. He also talks about how his work went beyond the brewery and to help modernize Oklahoma’s alcohol laws. When voters approved State Question 792 in Nov. 2016, it opened the doors to taprooms statewide and created the opportunity for brewers to enter grocery store distribution without reducing the alcohol content of their beers. Eric is a proud Tulsan, who graduated from the University of Tulsa. We discuss how much has changed for the better in Tulsa in this phone conversation that occurred on the first day of Fall. We start this conversation with how things have been going since the COVID-19 pandemic hit Tulsa. There’s been bumps, but there’s also been some fun like the Marshall beer collaboration with Brian Horton for the release of “Back to Paradise: A Tulsa Tribute to Okie Music.”I had a great time chatting with Eric and getting to hear his perspective on the industry and enjoyed hearing him talk about his love for Tulsa. Following that conversation, Voice digital editor and music writer Kyra Bruce shares the song “Spit (You Out)” by Rainbeaux. More on that later. Ok let’s get this going. This is Tulsa Talks with Eric Marshall.

There are all sorts of ways to make money in the arts and each one presents its own set of challenges and rewards. In this episode, Will walks is through his journey towards doing his art full time and reminds us that it may not always look like what you hoped, but the important thing is to never give up.Follow Scott Taylor:https://colorpopartlab.comhttps://www.scotttaylorartgallery.comFacebookInstagramFollow Will Retherford:www.citizensofsound.comInstagramSpotify

This week we feature songs from DRYVR and SEVERMIND ahead of their upcoming shows as well as we'll be talking about Tulsa's returning music scene by updating our concert calander as well as local and national music news. Join us tonight for Tulsa Music and a great time in the comments. Brought to you by DEB Concerts and At Your Service Rentals!Disclaimer:I do not own the rights to any music featured in this video. I have obtained permission from each artist specifically to feature their music on this and future episodes.Donations:cashapp: $survivingrocklahomahttps://cash.app/$survivingrocklahomaTip Jar: https://streamlabs.com/survivingrocklahoma/tipSuggested products:Eargasm Ear Plugshttp://bit.ly/365kTzIWebsitewww.survivingrocklahoma.comRocklahoma Campgrounds Maphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/RocklahomaCampgroundsMap/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoD-nLKpu6vNAZor0LJcUnwSpotify Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2r6xBcMgF7HyA6Ua4iluQYDiscord Server: https://discord.gg/X9Nv2zPSRL Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/survivingrocklahoma

Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. I’m your host Tim Landes. The week this episode debuts is also the one Restaurant Week occurs for the 14th year. Each year diners visit restaurants across the city to enjoy a great meal and help support the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma. There’s never been as important a time to support local restaurants and the food bank. This year there are 40 local restaurants taking part and all the menus can be found at TulsaPeople.com/RestaurantWeek.One of the participating restaurants is The Chalkboard owned by siblings Josh and Shannon Ozaras, who are my guests on this episode. They have taken part in Restaurant Week every year, and as you’ll hear they are excited to do it again. It’s been an incredibly challenging year for those who work in the restaurant industry. For The Chalkboard, located inside the Ambassador Hotel, it’s been extremely tough with most the downtown businesses working from home, no events to attend at BOK Center or the other venues and travel being down. Josh and Shannon kick off this episode talking about how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted their business and how they’re working to bounce back in a world of the unknown. It’s a topic that weaves in and out of this conversation recorded by phone on Aug. 28.As much pandemic talk as there is, there is just as much or more talk about family, because it is after all a family business.Josh and Shannon have spent most their lives inside restaurants. Their father owned popular spots The Green Onion, Garlic Rose and more. Josh started in the dish pit then worked in kitchens before switching to serving in his 20s while attending TCC. Shannon actually went off to college to become a teacher, but she found herself back in the restaurant game helping run the family business shortly after graduation. She waited, bartended and worked back of house as she learned the business. They reflect on those early days in this conversation.Nearly a decade ago, the siblings bought the Chalkboard and made it their own. They’ve built a staff that’s like family, which is discussed in the second half of the episode after a sponsor break. Today, Josh helps oversee the day-to-day operations and Shannon focuses on bookkeeping and financials when she’s not loving on her newborn son. I enjoyed learning more about the Ozaras siblings and how they operate their business. I recently enjoyed a wonderful dining experience on their new covered patio. My advice, make sure you save room for the bread pudding. Following my conversation with Josh and Shannon, Voice music writer Kyra Bruce pops in to share her the new single “Hey Get Your Purse off My Girlfriend’s Barstool” by Solbakk. More on that later. OK let’s get this going. This is Tulsa Talks.

Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. I’m your host Tim Landes, and I really miss going to the movies. I’ve been going to the movies most my life. Sometimes it was multiple times a week. The smell of popcorn. The faint rumbles of a movie playing in a screening room. The half hour of previews and then the show. My guest on this episode is Clark Wiens, co-founder of Circle Cinema. He misses the movies, too. Maybe more so than me. Circle Cinema is one of my favorite places to visit in Tulsa. It’s a nonprofit theater that has withstood the test of time, and now hopes to withstand the pandemic. The Circle was built in 1928. It was built near Route 66 in a thriving neighborhood. It was among the more than two dozen theaters in Tulsa. It is the only one still operating today. It went through bumps and bruises along the way and was once even an adult theater. In 1983 it appeared in the beginning of “The Outsiders” when Pony Boy visits a movie house to watch Paul Newman in “Hud.” By the 1990’s it was shuttered and facing demolition. In December 2002, the nonprofit Circle Cinema Foundation was formed to purchase the Circle Theater and turn back the clock to make it a must-visit cinematic destination for Tulsans. Clark and business partner George Kravis oversaw the revitalization. In 2003, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Since then it has become the place to see independent films and documentaries in Tulsa. It’s also often the place to see classic throwbacks. It was really cool to see some of my favorites like Texas Chainsaw Massacre, True Romance and Point Break on the Circle big screen.Nobody knows what the future holds for cinema, but Clark shares what he envisions.In this phone conversation, Clark and I discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted Circle Cinema and how they plan to bounce back, hopefully in September. Clark shares the story of how he fell in love with movies in a very unique way during a very unique time, and how he’s been able to bring it all full circle at the Tulsa theater. We also talk about why he and George launched the nonprofit and what it was like to inherit a longtime Tulsa business that had been closed for some time. This was my first time to have a conversation with Clark. It was great getting to know him and felt good to talk about going to the movies, even if we must a while longer to return to those seats, popcorn and drink in hand as the lights go down and the movie previews begin. Following my conversation with Clark, our music writer Kyra Bruce shares the song “Regret & Sweat” from Girls Club. More on that later. Let’s get this going. This is Tulsa Talks.

This miniseries is dedicated to the finalists of the 3rd Annual Oilfire Tulsa Music Awards. The month of March is the final round of voting for the award winners this year. We wanted to make a show for you, the voters, to hear each finalist in one convenient place. Most of the bands/artists from each category submitted a track for us to showcase. In this eighth episode, Roger Seago III and Justin Lloyd break down all of the finalists in every category, talk about what to expect the day of the event, pre and post award show parties, and more.Music Featured:The Odyssey – Green LightHead over to www.tulsamusicawards.com to cast your votes in the month of March!*Tulsa Music Awards has been re-scheduled to June 13th @ Cains Ballroom. Tickets that have already been purchased for the event will be honored for the newly scheduled day.Questions? Suggestions? Email us at wearetulsamusicpodcast@gmail.com. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review. Thanks for listening!

This miniseries is dedicated to the finalists of the 3rd Annual Oilfire Tulsa Music Awards. The month of March is the final round of voting for the award winners this year. We wanted to make a show for you, the voters, to hear each finalist in one convenient place. Most of the bands/artists from each category submitted a track for us to showcase. In this seventh episode, Justin and Christina Lloyd play a song from each of the finalists in the following categories: Home Away From Home and Punk Artist of the Year.Check out the rest of the episodes of the miniseries, as we cover all of the remaining categories.Music Featured:1. Melissa Hembree – Gypsy Soul2. Kalo – Isabel3. Judge Parker – When the bullet Hits the Bone4. Kat Lock – Hard to Find5. Hosty – Chupacabra6. The Penny Mob – Failure Anthem7. The Normandys – I Don’t Wanna Be Me8. When the Clock Strikes – Ducks9. A New Life – Self Epstein/Rape Epstein10. Piece of Mind – Judas in Your EyeHead over to www.tulsamusicawards.com to cast your votes in the month of March!*Tulsa Music Awards has been re-scheduled to June 13th @ Cains Ballroom. Tickets that have already been purchased for the event will be honored for the newly scheduled day.Questions? Suggestions? Email us at wearetulsamusicpodcast@gmail.com. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review. Thanks for listening!

This miniseries is dedicated to the finalists of the 3rd Annual Oilfire Tulsa Music Awards. The month of March is the final round of voting for the award winners this year. We wanted to make a show for you, the voters, to hear each finalist in one convenient place. Most of the bands/artists from each category submitted a track for us to showcase. In this sixth episode, Roger Seago III and Justin Lloyd play a song from each of the finalists in the following categories: New and Heartland Artists of the Year.Check out the rest of the episodes of the miniseries, as we cover all of the remaining categories.Music Featured:1. Aaron Michaels – Taking My Time2. Cherokee Rose – Alpa Camasca3. Gypsy Store Troubadours – PBR4. Morning Star – Morning Star5. Mikayla Kilgore – My Heart Can’t Take Much More6. Whiskey Poet Society – Baby Won’t You Ride My Train7. Desi and Cody – Skyline8. And Then There Were Two – Good Intentions9. Zac Wenzell – When Did I Get So OldHead over to www.tulsamusicawards.com to cast your votes in the month of March!*Tulsa Music Awards has been re-scheduled to June 13th @ Cains Ballroom. Tickets that have already been purchased for the event will be honored for the newly scheduled day.Questions? Suggestions? Email us at wearetulsamusicpodcast@gmail.com. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review. Thanks for listening!

This miniseries is dedicated to the finalists of the 3rd Annual Oilfire Tulsa Music Awards. The month of March is the final round of voting for the award winners this year. We wanted to make a show for you, the voters, to hear each finalist in one convenient place. Most of the bands/artists from each category submitted a track for us to showcase. In this fifth episode, Roger Seago III and Justin Lloyd play a song from each of the finalists in the following categories: Acoustic Solo and Country Artists of the Year.Check out the rest of the episodes of the miniseries, as we cover all of the remaining categories.Music Featured:1. Travis Kidd - TowMan2. Boone Mendenhall – Born to Run3. Brandon Clark - Skeletons4. Casey West – Till We Meet the Lord5. Alaska and Madi – Lovin’ A Cowboy6. Jacob Tovar – 3 Good Reasons for Leavin’ Tulsa7. Mike Barham and the Honky Tonk Prophets – Headed for the MoonHead over to www.tulsamusicawards.com to cast your votes in the month of March!Questions? Suggestions? Email us at wearetulsamusicpodcast@gmail.com. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review. Thanks for listening!

This miniseries is dedicated to the finalists of the 3rd Annual Oilfire Tulsa Music Awards. The month of March is the final round of voting for the award winners this year. We wanted to make a show for you, the voters, to hear each finalist in one convenient place. Most of the bands/artists from each category submitted a track for us to showcase. In this fourth episode, Roger Seago III and Justin Lloyd play a song from each of the finalists in the following categories: Christian/Gospel and Pop Artists of the Year.Check out the rest of the episodes of the miniseries, as we cover all of the remaining categories.Music Featured:1. Darryn Zewalk – Made2. Aaron Michaels – Taking My Time3. Stars Go Dim – Heaven on Earth4. Newkings – No River5. Springstreet – Little Black Train6. Lindsay Rae – Fire on the Ceiling7. Morgan Ganem – Love You Like8. Good Villians – Better Part of Hate9. Futureghost – We Couldn’t Get it RightHead over to www.tulsamusicawards.com to cast your votes in the month of March!Questions? Suggestions? Email us at wearetulsamusicpodcast@gmail.com. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review. Thanks for listening!

This miniseries is dedicated to the finalists of the 3rd Annual Oilfire Tulsa Music Awards. The month of March is the final round of voting for the award winners this year. We wanted to make a show for you, the voters, to hear each finalist in one convenient place. Most of the bands/artists from each category submitted a track for us to showcase. In this third episode, Roger Seago III and Justin Lloyd play a song from most of the finalists in the following categories: Blues and Jazz Artists of the Year.Check out the rest of the episodes of the miniseries, as we cover all of the remaining categories.Music Featured:1. Harley Hamm – Good Lovin’2. Three Cat Clem – Velda Rose3. Paul Benjaman Band – Ball and Chain4. Cherokee Rose – Alpa Camasca5. Grady Nichols – Tulsa6. Count Tutu – Slammer Song7. Braylon Dedmon – Gravity8. Velvet – Hit the Road JackHead over to www.tulsamusicawards.com to cast your votes in the month of March!Questions? Suggestions? Email us at wearetulsamusicpodcast@gmail.com. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review. Thanks for listening!

This miniseries is dedicated to the finalists of the 3rd Annual Oilfire Tulsa Music Awards. The month of March is the final round of voting for the award winners this year. We wanted to make a show for you, the voters, to hear each finalist in one convenient place. Most of the bands/artists from each category submitted a track for us to showcase. In this second episode, Brandon “Had Enough” Young and Justin Lloyd play a song from each of the finalists in the following categories: R&B/Soul and Hip Hop/Rap Artists of the Year.Check out the rest of the episodes of the miniseries, as we cover all of the remaining categories.Music Featured:1. Full Flava Kings – September2. Branjae Jackson – Street Light3. Darryn Zewalk – Made4. Nightingale – Long Way5. J. Friday – I’m From Oklahoma6. Bambi – Mad Flow7. Cutty Forever – Pain Away8. JayLocke – Bad For Me9. Had Enough – Jonah Complex10. Alan Doyle – DropoutHead over to www.tulsamusicawards.com to cast your votes in the month of March!Questions? Suggestions? Email us at wearetulsamusicpodcast@gmail.com. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review. Thanks for listening!

This miniseries is dedicated to the finalists of the 3rd Annual Oilfire Tulsa Music Awards. The month of March is the final round of voting for the award winners this year. We wanted to make a show for you, the voters, to hear each finalist in one convenient place. Most of the bands/artists from each category submitted a track for us to showcase. In this first episode, Dustin D Duvall (AKA Triple-D) and Justin Lloyd play a song from each of the finalists in the following categories: Rock/Alternative, Metal, and Breakout Artists of the Year.Check out the rest of the episodes of the miniseries, as we cover all of the remaining categories.Music Featured:1. Travis Bond and the Rebel Souls – Highly Recommended2. Weston Horn and the Hush – Looking for Love3. CLIFFDIVER – Cameron Diaz4. GRIND – Senseless5. Fist of Rage – The Last Time6. AlterBlood – Disassociate7. XIII Minutes – Who Told You8. Citadels – Uncomfortable9. DRYVR – Be10. Down for Five – The Burn11. BC & The Big Rig – AliveHead over to www.tulsamusicawards.com to cast your votes in the month of March!Questions? Suggestions? Email us at wearetulsamusicpodcast@gmail.com. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review. Thanks for listening!

Welcome to the first episode of the We Are Tulsa Music Podcast! Roger Seago III, Christina Lloyd, and Justin Lloyd tell you what We Are Tulsa Music is all about. They talk about the history of the WATM name, its mission, and future ambitions. During the month of January, you can go to www.tulsamusicawards.com to vote for your favorite artists, bands, venues, and more to be finalists in the 3rd Annual OilFire Tulsa Music Awards. You’ll have another chance to vote for the top four finalists in March, which will hold the title of the best in Tulsa to the numerous respective categories available.Music Featured:The Odyssey – Green LightQuestions? Suggestions? Email us at wearetulsamusicpodcast@gmail.com, or any of the emails that your host mentions during the show. Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. I’m your host Tim Landes. The voice you just heard is our TulsaPeople Tulsan of the Year, Jeff Martin. I’m a huge fan of Jeff and the work he does for our city. At the end of our conversation we recorded in early December, I mentioned to Jeff that his work has helped keep me in Tulsa, and that’s definitely true. I’m a bookworm and a regular audience member at author talks hosted by Booksmart Tulsa, which was launched by Jeff in 2009. It started as a monthly pub book club held at McNellies and has grown into the Tulsa Literary Coalition that has brought more than 1,000 authors to Tulsa, including nearly 200 in 2019. That’s an event every other day. And Jeff works most of them for free. It’s those events that educate and inspire me and help shape me as a writer. Two years ago, Jeff and his business partner (the late Cindy Hulsey) opened Magic City Books at the corner of Archer St and Detroit Ave in downtown Tulsa’s arts district. Jeff and Tulsa Literary Coalition’s efforts have help reinvigorate Tulsa’s longtime love for books and we’re now seeing an explosion of independent bookstores opening in Tulsa. In our conversation, Jeff discusses why it’s so important to see those literary allies appearing across the metro. Connie Cronley wrote an excellent piece on Jeff in our January issue, and I’m thrilled I had the opportunity to expand on her work in our chat. He and I discussed his childhood and how his early work in a video store and a national chain bookstore helped mold him into who he is today. It turns out not being scared of the word “no” and asking for forgiveness instead of permission can take someone a long way toward their dreams. We also briefly talk about his work as the communications manager for Philbrook. It’s a dream job he wouldn’t have had it not been for hosting a book talk at the museum. If you’ve listened to Philbrook’s Museum Confidential podcast, you’ll already be familiar with Jeff. For those who haven’t checked it out, I suggest once you’re finished listening all our episodes, you dive into their archive. It’s really great stuff. A few days before we recorded, Jeff gave me the opportunity to moderate a book talk with author Paul Hendrickson. I can tell you, it’s not easy work filling Jeff’s shoes for an evening. I had fun, and I look forward to doing more in the future to help give the man a break every now and then. He’s earned them. Following that conversation, The Voice music writer and People To Wave To host Kyra Bruce shares highlights from her interview with Tulsa rapper First Verse, who also shares a new single with you to close out the episode. Alright let’s get this going. This is Tulsa Talks with Jeff Martin.

Bobby Moore explains the story of how The Brothers Moore became a band, and the inspiration behind the music. Every songwriter has his or her own unique process, and Bobby and Billy Moore are no exception. With a roundabout story to how Bobby ended up in the band, this group is dominating the Tulsa music scene with a Kings of Leon-esque vibe. Already they've played at the Cain's Ballroom and Guthrie Green, and continue to build followers that support the upcoming tours and music that the band is preparing. 

In this episode we are joined by Roger Seago III of Dixie Wrecked / We Are Tulsa Music - The Movement. Roger talks with us about the We Are Tulsa Music Awards, IDL Ballroom, Ryan Paquette of Mugen Music Inc., what they learned from the first year, what to expect this year, Jason Ford, @starting the We Are Tulsa Music page, plans for the future of WATM, the beginnings of Dixie Wrecked, writing parodies, new music coming from DW, Rick Tahdooahnippah, Mike Eminjayinem Meacham, Nate Thompson, Rocklahoma, Wheeler Walker, Jr., and a ton more! We kick off the episode with a song from Weston Horn & The Hush, who will be performing at this years We Are Tulsa Music Awards. Thanks for listening, and please share! #WeAreTulsaMusic #DixieWrecked #podcast #AllKillerNoFiller This episode is brought to you by DEB Concerts. Follow the Streets Gone Wild page to get updates on upcoming shows from Saxon, Rocklahoma's D&B Processing Stage, 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! 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.

Ronnie Dunn honed his stage presence and his musical skills, working in the Tulsa Music schene for over 19 years before getting The Nashville call.

Tulsa, Oklahoma is Home to Legendary Music Venues and Music Museums. We take you around Tulsa and share Tulsa's Music Heritage that's being saved from the Wrecking Ball. Tulsa may someday be known as the Music Capital of the Country. Stand by for That One.

Tonight on City of Giants with Michael Patton we have this local company selling a pain cream. https://www.mycbdsolution.com/ Mention Radio IDL for a Discount also you can stop by the location at 68th and Memorial and a website that sells an ointment that is FDA approved and legal for pain relief. Blake Smith from their company came on even brought me a sample ( I haven't opened it yet. My pain is too deep for this). Blake did a good job selling it. He used words I didn't understand like "cannabidiol" and "non-psychoactive" and "Chiropractic". I said I was opposed, not because it was marijuana cream, but because it was 16% menthol and I was afraid I would crave a Virginia Slims cigarette. I also said that pain can be good and used the station format of Blues music as a perfect example. The show contains great music like "Good Medicine" by local Bluesman Pete Marriott, "Medicated Goo", by The Band of Heathens, and Blues legend from the 1960s Howlin Wolf sings "Spoonful of Cream". It was a fun show. Listen tonight at 7 pm or this weekend each day at noon at www.radioIDL.com. I will let you know when I open the creme. If you have tried it, let me know.

Join us tonight for Connections with Ken Busby. This week Ken has John Erling in the studio to talk about Voices of Oklahoma from The University of Tulsa, celebrating eight years of interesting stories and interviews from so many Oklahomans. John discusses his passion to capture these influential and powerful stories and how the idea came to life. Ken and John reminisce about some of the most entertaining moments from well over 30 years of radio as the voice of Tulsa, including the "Mountains of Tulsa" and much more. From the first storyteller Wilma Mankiller to now over 200 interviews this is a one of a kind experience. Take some time and listen to http://www.voicesofoklahoma.com/ and it's growing catalog of interviews. The music includes some of Oklahoma's best with Leon Russell David M. Teegarden Sr. Jamie Oldaker Steve Ripley JJ Cale and many more Listen Tonight on http://radioidl.com/ at 7pm Sun 8pm Mon 12pm Wed 2pm and check out our podcast pages for past shows you may have missed.

Tonight on City of Giants with Michael Patton we have this local company selling a pain cream. https://www.mycbdsolution.com/ Mention Radio IDL for a Discount also you can stop by the location at 68th and Memorial and a website that sells an ointment that is FDA approved and legal for pain relief. Blake Smith from their company came on even brought me a sample ( I haven't opened it yet. My pain is too deep for this). Blake did a good job selling it. He used words I didn't understand like "cannabidiol" and "non-psychoactive" and "Chiropractic". I said I was opposed, not because it was marijuana cream, but because it was 16% menthol and I was afraid I would crave a Virginia Slims cigarette. I also said that pain can be good and used the station format of Blues music as a perfect example. The show contains great music like "Good Medicine" by local Bluesman Pete Marriott, "Medicated Goo", by The Band of Heathens, and Blues legend from the 1960s Howlin Wolf sings "Spoonful of Cream". It was a fun show. Listen tonight at 7 pm or this weekend each day at noon at www.radioIDL.com. I will let you know when I open the creme. If you have tried it, let me know.

Tulsa International Mayfest starts today and we have special City of Giants with Michael Patton and guest Sue Bundy from Tulsa Mayfest. starting at 10am Sue is the KidZone Chairman and came on the show with me because I am not a grownup. Tulsa Mayfest starts today and you can probably find me there at lunch or dinner each day. http://tulsamayfest.org/ Kidzone is one of the best things about Mayfest. We probably have thousands of moms pushing strollers and twice as many kids doing crafts, games, painting, etc. every day. It is a major production made possible by a generous donation from St Francis Children's Hospital. Sue also gets hundreds of volunteers, many of them high school students needing hours. This year again they will make hats and masks, butterflies and bubbles, and everything from puppets to pumpkin seeds. Sue also makes sure kids have a pipe cleaner craft pallooza of fun. They paint sticks and stones, get excellent hands on instruction, and everybody takes home art. Sue throws the kid's party of the year and everything they do is all free. For music, the station selected all artists who are playing at Mayfest. Saturday night singer Wanda Watson Band does "Good Morning Sunshine", Opening act today at lunch The Randy Brumley Band has a tune with the late Steve Pryor called "Distractions", Also today lunch performer Susan Herndon sings "Favorite Cup" with Tom Skinner, and Ben Newkirk who plays Friday night has a tune called "Lonely Through the Night." It was a fun show. Listen today at 10 am, Friday night at 7 pm, or this weekend each day at noon on www.radioIDL.com.

Tulsa International Mayfest starts today and we have special City of Giants with Michael Patton and guest Sue Bundy from Tulsa Mayfest. starting at 10am Sue is the KidZone Chairman and came on the show with me because I am not a grownup. Tulsa Mayfest starts today and you can probably find me there at lunch or dinner each day. http://tulsamayfest.org/ Kidzone is one of the best things about Mayfest. We probably have thousands of moms pushing strollers and twice as many kids doing crafts, games, painting, etc. every day. It is a major production made possible by a generous donation from St Francis Children's Hospital. Sue also gets hundreds of volunteers, many of them high school students needing hours. This year again they will make hats and masks, butterflies and bubbles, and everything from puppets to pumpkin seeds. Sue also makes sure kids have a pipe cleaner craft pallooza of fun. They paint sticks and stones, get excellent hands on instruction, and everybody takes home art. Sue throws the kid's party of the year and everything they do is all free. For music, the station selected all artists who are playing at Mayfest. Saturday night singer Wanda Watson Band does "Good Morning Sunshine", Opening act today at lunch The Randy Brumley Band has a tune with the late Steve Pryor called "Distractions", Also today lunch performer Susan Herndon sings "Favorite Cup" with Tom Skinner, and Ben Newkirk who plays Friday night has a tune called "Lonely Through the Night." It was a fun show. Listen today at 10 am, Friday night at 7 pm, or this weekend each day at noon on www.radioIDL.com.

Join Jonathan Dixon, Christopher Rowe and Jeff Johns for Geekier Things. Today navigating through "Pop Culture" the Geek way. Listen on radioidl.com, geekierthings.com and coming soon podcast format. Some great Blues BB King Stevie Ray Vaughan, Allman Brothers Band and many more

Join Lo-key As we talk to Sam Westhoff Abou his Music, His internship in Europe, and The music scenes his been to and the Tulsa Music scene.

Join Lo-key as we talk to musican/songwriter Benjamin Dean Wilson. In this episode we talk about music, the Tulsa Music scene and more.

Ever wonder what Tulsa's music scene might have sounded like say, in the 1980's? You may be very suprised, punk rock and new wave were very much alive and well in T-Town, beginning in the late 1970's and stomping their way throughout the 80's, luck for us! This show also educates the younger listeners to the fact that the Tulsa music scene has been alive and well for years. This is musical time travelling at it's best. As we uncover more music from Tulsa's colorful past, rest assured Dustin Parkhurst and Davit Souders will showcase it right here. Take a walk down memory lane, past or present, Tulsa's hometown heroes are among the best. Hometown Heroes in the 1980's: Radio Milan- In The CofusionAutomatic Fathers- Violent ReactionLocal Hero- Live UpLos Reactors- Dead In the SuburbsThe David Dover Band- Take Another Chance20/20- Nuclear BoyN.O.T.A.- MoscowThe Jacks- Just Like YesterdayRoger Scott- Dance The Night AwayLos Reactors- Culture ShockN.O.T.A.- You Make Me SickN.O.T.A.- Toy Soldiers  This Diabolicast produced by Dustin Parkhurst for Diabolical Productions, LLC.

As we begin to look at the coming fall, we're a little sad. For the last 50 years, Tulsa has been home to Bell's Amusement Park. You guessed it, we Tulsan's know how to have fun. The place that brought us Zingo, the largest wooden roller coaster in Oklahoma, and other Tulsa traditions like: Phantasmagoria and the Himalaya has lost its lease. Say it ain't so! Well it is. So to fill the entertainment void and with the pressure on, we know we have an obligation to our town and the world. That mission: to offer the absolute best in Tulsa Fun Facts and Tulsa Music. Throw your arms up and scream. We're up for the challenge. Brandon McGovern and The Scrappers - The More I Watch The Girls Jarrod Mott and The Time Travelers - Honey's on the RunBilly Joe Winghead - Bourgeois BluesJohnny Reliable - There's No WayJeff Graham - Rock n Roll Lost and Found The Engine Hearts - Atlas Smashing AtomsSan Dimas - You WishRadio Wave Days - In Reverse Cobra Kai - TributeThe Electric Rag Band - Thirty Four Days The Hero Factor - RunAkasic - Naked This Diabolicast Produced by Dustin Parkhurst for Diabolical Productions, LLC

Red Dirt Music Radio Episode 65 Air date 07/13/18 Intro/outro music Things Can Only Get Better – Mike & The Moonpies Puttin’ It Down – Mike & The Moonpies Segment 01 (20 mins) I Need You – Seth James & Jessica Murray Next Big Thing – William Clark Green Gtmo Blues – Cory Morrow Shelter Me – Saints Eleven Mama Must Be Prayin’ – Tom Skinner Segment 02 (10 mins) The Way Down- Chris Blevins That’s What I Think Too – Hill Country Revival Segment 03 (12 mins) Wichita Falls – American Aquarium Closing Time – Poor J. Brown Oklahoma Stars – Turnpike Troubadours Segment 04 public (12 mins) Peacemaker – Doc Fell & Co Goodbye Liza Jane – Asleep At The Wheel

Red Dirt Music Radio Episode 58 Air date 05/25/18 Intro/outro music Things Can Only Get Better – Mike & The Moonpies Puttin’ It Down – Mike & The Moonpies Segment 01 (20 mins) Love Comes Around – Levi Parham Gal Like Me – Kaitlin Butts Gypsy Soul – Bryce Dicus & The Mercenaries Chasing You – Dustin Chadwell Meredith – American Aquarium Segment 02 (10 mins) San Bernadino – Uncle Lucuis Gin, Smoke, & Lies – Erv Felker Segment 03 (12 mins) Life Come At You Fast – Bart Crow Band So This IS Life – Courtney Patton This IS Goodbye – Randy Rogers Band Segment 04 public (12mins) Paris – Chad Sullins and The Last Call Coalition Bobby James – The London Souls That’s Too Bad – Donovan Frankenreiter

Tonight on City of Giants we have Carla Britton Gregory, a friend who has is getting a following around town for her music.… plays guitar and sings about her life, but I know her from her cooking at the The Farm Shopping Center Saturday Farmers Market. There is nothing like a relationship built on eating sample foods in a parking lot (last weekend was Mutton meatballs). Carla sings originals so I tried to make her sad and write Blues. She did some songs in the studio, including one title "The Show" that she wrote after a singing a show at the Colony. We talked about motivation and how creativity comes to her. She is filled with energy and lights up a room. I was a little trouble. I said that if Woody Guthrie's guitar kills fascists, how would she use hers as a weapon. I did persist on what instrument I could play in her band (cowbell), and asked if she could write a tune with the words "Blurry Missouri." I did ask if she wrote propaganda songs for the government. It was fun. Listen tonight at 7 pm or this weekend each day at noon at www.radioIDL.com.

Red Dirt Music Radio Episode 64 Air date 07/06/18 Intro/outro music Things Can Only Get Better – Mike & The Moonpies Puttin’ It Down – Mike & The Moonpies Segment 01 (20 mins) Pearl Snaps – Jason Boland & The Stragglers Medical Emergency – Big Smith Traveler’s Song – Flatland Cavalry Flood – Drew Fish Band Gallow’s Pole – Willie Watson Segment 02 (10 mins) Firewater – Whiskey Myers I’m Done – Koe Wetzel Segment 03 (12 mins) July in Cheyenne – Aaron Watson Constantly – Cross Canadian Ragweed My Whole Damn Life – Carter Sampson Segment 04 public (12 mins) Annabel – The Duhks El Toro – Hosty Duo The Trouble – Joel Eckels and the Wreckards

Tonight on City of Giants with Michael Patton we have Kathy D. Kerr with PuroClean of Broken Arrow Their company provides a wide variety of cleaning services including restoration after fire, water, mold, etc. Kathy did a good job speaking about the sterilization services that people coming home from hospitals want as well as promoting their biohazard and general services. I decided to defend germs and mold and questioned why she wanted to kill my friends. Dirty is a style and I resented her efforts to make my things sparkle. Songs this week include "Good Clean Fun" by the Allman Brothers and locals Hosty Duo singing "Dirty Girl". Listen tonight at 7 pm or this weekend each day at noon at www.radioidl.com

Poppa Nite's My Version of The Blues Podcast Episode 04 Segment 1 1. Mr. Sam's Blues / Libby Rae Watson feat Wes Lee 3:41 2. You Don't Rock My World / Libby Rae Watson 2:17 3. You Left It Behind / The Lucky Losers 4:57 4. Alligator Baptism / The Lucky Losers 4:44 Segment 2 5 It's a Shame / Bridget Kelly Band 3:59 6. Cabrini-Green / Bridget Kelly Band 4:28 7. Love Lives On / Dana Fuchs 3:34 8. Backstreet Baby / Dana Fuchs 4:00 Segment 3 9. First Class Life / Mike Zito 4:04 10. I Wouldn't Treat A Dog (The Way You Treat Me 3:59 11. Sugar On My Tongue / Michelle Malone 4:12 Segment 4 12. I've Been Loving You Too Long / Michelle Malone 5:18 (List Artists) Libby Rae Watson Sweet N Salty http://www.libbyrae.com The Lucky Losers Blind Spot www.theluckylosers.com Bridget Kelly Band Blues Warrior http://www.bridgetkellyband.com Dana Fuchs Love Lives On danafuchs.com Mike Zito First Class Life www.mikezito.com Michelle Malone Slings and Arrows www.michellemalone.com

Tonight on City of Giants we have Carla Britton Gregory, a friend who has is getting a following around town for her music.… plays guitar and sings about her life, but I know her from her cooking at the The Farm Shopping Center Saturday Farmers Market. There is nothing like a relationship built on eating sample foods in a parking lot (last weekend was Mutton meatballs). Carla sings originals so I tried to make her sad and write Blues. She did some songs in the studio, including one title "The Show" that she wrote after a singing a show at the Colony. We talked about motivation and how creativity comes to her. She is filled with energy and lights up a room. I was a little trouble. I said that if Woody Guthrie's guitar kills fascists, how would she use hers as a weapon. I did persist on what instrument I could play in her band (cowbell), and asked if she could write a tune with the words "Blurry Missouri." I did ask if she wrote propaganda songs for the government. It was fun. Listen tonight at 7 pm or this weekend each day at noon at www.radioIDL.com.

Tonight on City of Giants with Michael Patton we have Kathy D. Kerr with PuroClean of Broken Arrow Their company provides a wide variety of cleaning services including restoration after fire, water, mold, etc. Kathy did a good job speaking about the sterilization services that people coming home from hospitals want as well as promoting their biohazard and general services. I decided to defend germs and mold and questioned why she wanted to kill my friends. Dirty is a style and I resented her efforts to make my things sparkle. Songs this week include "Good Clean Fun" by the Allman Brothers and locals Hosty Duo singing "Dirty Girl". Listen tonight at 7 pm or this weekend each day at noon at www.radioidl.com

Poppa Nite​ and eLiz Haulass have a great conversation with Anthony Gomes​ in-studio. We talk about Blues music, his new album, and his wonderful non-profit Foundation Music is the Medicine MusicistheMedicine.org Get a free cd from Anthony at https://www.freegomesalbum.com/ 1. Poppa Nite RadioIDL / Poppa Nite RadioIDL 0:21 2. Room 414 / Anthony Gomes 2:48 3. Poppa Nite eLiz RadioIDL / Poppa Nite eLiz R… 4:57 4. Love Sweet Love / Anthony Gomes 3:30 5. Carry your self / Eric Gales 5:22 6. Devil Don't Care / Antry 3:11 7. Blueschild / Anthony Gomes 3:58 8. Poppa Nite eLiz RadioIDL / Poppa Nite eLiz R… 7:01 9. One Last Time / Anthony Gomes 4:56 10. Get Up / Antry 4:07 11. Hand Writing on the Wall / Eric Gales 3:50 12. Back Door Scratchin' / Anthony Gomes 3:25 13. Poppa Nite eLiz RadioIDL / Poppa Nite eLiz R… 3:03 14. Turn It Up! / Anthony Gomes 3:19 15. Poppa Nite RadioIDL / Poppa Nite RadioIDL 1:34