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The Bourgeois, one of Tulsa’s rising local bands, have been tabbed to open up for a band frequently played here on RSU Radio, The Violet Lights. Just a couple months after playing Cain’s, Free Tulsa, and being asked to do a taping for This Land Press, The Bourgeois will appear at The Downtown Lounge this week. Not being Americana or, according to the band, “the new Tulsa sound,” The Bourgeois […]

What's up everyone, Garrett checking in after our week in The Big Apple. It has been a crazy, fun and even educational week here at the 2012 CMJ Music Marathon. I'm excited to be back and put to use some of the things I took from all the panels. From social media to predicting music trends, RSU Radio is going to have some exciting times ahead of it. Then of […]

Hey everyone! Garrett here taking some time to do a quick day one and two in New York recap. They say New York is the city that never sleeps and these first couple of days have for sure lived up to that. We landed in New York on Monday, technically a day before the CMJ Music Marathon began, but Monday night one of the promotion companies we work with, The […]

Sludge metal titans Down made a stop at Tulsa’s historic Cain’s Ballroom recently. This was big news for metal fans since Down is a “super group” made up of members from notable metal bands both past and present. The most recognizable of which is lead singer Phil Anselmo. Anselmo gained notoriety as the front man for legendary metal band Pantera. This show was particularly special for me as I had […]

Guthrie Green is Tulsa’s newest attraction…with a park, outdoor theatre, fountains and a café. Located in the heart of Brady Arts District, the park was funded by the George Kaiser Family Foundation. Located across from Mathews Warehouse, home of the “Zarrow Center for Arts and Education” and soon to house the Wood Guthrie archives, the park has been dedicated to Oklahoma’s son Woody Guthrie on his 100th birthday. Stay tuned […]

One month into the semester and the homework is piling up, but so is the new music! What better way to study the whole night through than with great music from top notch artists. We start September off with a brand new one from Two Door Cinema Club. Having worked with producer Jacknife Lee, who also produced Silversun Pickups newest release, a lot is being hyped for this Irish band's […]

Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival continues to fill the void that Ozzfest left by bringing heavy music acts across the country for a summer tour. The 2012 lineup in the OKC stop boasted a bit of the old, a bit of the new, and a lot of awesome. Slipknot, Slayer, Anthrax, Motorhead, and As I Lay Dying rocked the main stage this year in what turned out to be a […]

Most people enjoy downtown Tulsa for its cultural landmarks and nightlife. This weekend, the area has a special treat to offer Tulsans as local bands join together on multiple stages for the Free Tulsa Music Festival. This year’s fest features over 150 local bands and several activities throughout the Blue Dome Arts District. The best part… it’s FREE! Free Tulsa Music Festival begins on Friday the 27th at 6 pm […]

Saturday I had the opportunity to hear, and kinda see Tenacious D. I say "kinda" because as a short man, being in the pit amongst tall people, the only way to see well is by holding my camera above many heads; but that didn't hinder what I'd say was a great concert. The D opened the night playing the title track from Rize of the Fenix on what appeared to […]