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American Idol: OKC or Bust!

Singers who are aspiring to become the next big thing can put their talents to the test as American Idol makes its way to Oklahoma City’s Chesapeake Energy Arena on July 18th through the 20th. The singing competition’s producers and famous judges are looking for fresh faces for season 12, which will begin airing on FOX early next year. Singers who are interested in auditioning for coveted trips to Hollywood will need to register on Wednesday, July 18th or Thursday the 19th at the arena. Auditions begin on Friday the 20th, with those…continue reading →

RSU Radio: Music in July

This month we celebrate the birth of the USA!!! What better way to do that than with cookouts, apple pie and brand new album releases? This July, there’s a ton of new music to celebrate with! Be on the lookout for the sixth album from the Dirty Projectors called Swing Lo Magellan. This album promises to be different from previous releases, and if the hauntingly beautiful sound of this single “Gun Has No Trigger” is any indication, we’re all in for a treat. The album hits shelves in the states on July 10.…continue reading →

Circus-themed Concert Fun – For Free!

Walking tightropes, jumping rings of fire, and taming lions are all things that people attending a circus can expect. Starlight Band is putting all of that excitement into a musical evening the whole family can enjoy with “Under the Big Top,” as part of Starlight Concerts’ free summer series. The concert begins at 8 on Tuesday the 10th at River West Festival Park in Tulsa. “Under the Big Top” kicks off the second half of Starlight Concerts’ summer-long series that offers family-friendly fun for everyone. The evening of circus-themed music will include famous…continue reading →

Reggae Fest in Review

After an 11 year hiatus, Tulsa’s original Reggaefest returned with an international lineup. Each day started out slow and hot, but the great music and atmosphere made it well worth the heat. The festival opened with locals Sam and the Stylees, The Rebellion, and Local Hero. The first of the headliners was Jamaican band The Itals. They really set the mood, taking the music back to its roots. Don Carlos was the final act of the evening. He was an original vocalist for the band Black Uhuru, and had a successful solo career…continue reading →

Cody on Living in New York (blog 3)

How to Not Suck at Living in NYC This blog post is not remotely funny. For those here for laughs, that’s your parental advisory warning. Growing up in a small town, I acquired preconceived notions on life in bigger cities, specifically places such as New York City. I assume many younger people unfamiliar with big cities have been given lectures/lessons from older people (i.e. parents) about the dangers of living in an urban area. For anyone curious about living in New York City or anything bigger than where you come from, here are…continue reading →

Cody & the Big Apple (blog 2)

To say that I’ve hit the ground running in New York is the understatement of the century, but I haven’t been running in years (I don’t apologize for terrible jokes like that). From concerts to work to exploring the city, every day I’ve been here has had at least one major event, show or goal that I’ve needed to accomplish. Getting a view into the opposite spectrum of college radio, from a label or promotion company’s point of view, has been one of the biggest eye-openers. For those who are unfamiliar with how…continue reading →

Claremore Celebrates With A Number of Events

A number of celebrations will be held in Claremore around the 4th of July weekend. The Ministerial Alliance is hosting a "Freedom Celebration" at the Robson Performing Arts Center Monday, July 2nd beginning at 7:30pm. Claremore's 4th of July Fireworks Celebration will be on Tuesday, July 3rd at the Claremore Lake. The park opens at 6pm with live entertainment beginning at 7pm. The fireworks will begin approximately at 9:30pm. The event is free to the public and parking is available at the Will Rogers Round Up Club. Saturday, July 7th the celebration continues…continue reading →

Rising from “Beneath” the Tulsa Underground

Is the Tulsa Metal scene in the middle of a recession? With the closing of the infamous Marquee, bands such as Inoperable & Koma Therapy splitting up and/or taking hiatuses such as Submerged in Dirt…the Metal Scene is in desperate need of a boost. Enter “Beneath.” The six-piece band has been around for five years and shows no signs of slowing down. On the heels of their excellent stage showing at Rocklahoma, Beneath is here to rejuvenate the scene and bring some of the best underground metal around. They define their brand of…continue reading →

Local Bands Take Stage

RSU Radio 91.3 FM always enjoys hearing and promoting the local bands in the Oklahoma music scene. Local music is not only a "corner stone" of RSU Radio, but in fact, a community among itself. This Friday, you can show your support for many of the local bands downtown at the IDL Ballroom during the Urban Tulsa Weekly's "NewVo Showcase 2012." Rising local rock bands such as the "Fiddlebacks", "The Bourgeois", "Harvinger", "Dirty Creek Bandits"," Eric Himan", and "We The Ghost" are just a few of the bands that will be playing. Doors…continue reading →