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Brooks and Dunn Apparently Done
August 11, 2009
 Country music's dynamic duo, Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn announced on their website that they are splitting up. Nothing ugly; they say, "it's just time". We'd be here all day listing their accomplishments, but they've sold 30-million albums, they've been named the Country Music Association's Duo of the Year a record 14 times and had 23 number one hits. Of course, fans know that Ronnie Dunn lived in Tulsa for many years and performed at the Tulsa City Limits dance club, now extinct. You still have a chance to see them, though - they're planning a final tour in 2010.
Paul McCartney Coming to Tulsa
July 9, 2009
 It's official. Paul McCartney will perform at the BOK Center August 17th. This will be the only arena stop for the former Beatle. All other US dates will be played in stadiums. The concert is part of the BOK Center's first anniversary. This monumental event also marks the legendary performer’s only arena show on his current 2009 North American stadium tour, as well as McCartney’s first Oklahoma concert in nearly seven years—since his 2002 concert at Ford Center in Oklahoma City. The BOK Center show will feature classics from McCartney’s extensive catalog, including Beatles, Wings and solo career hits as well as selections from his most recent album Electric Arguments, released under his alias The Fireman.
Andrew W. K. Announced as 2009 Conference Keynote Speaker
June 6, 2009
Andrew W. K., known best to worldwide audiences for his over-the-top, give everything brand of rock, will be featured at the 2009 Dfest Music Conference as our Keynote Speaker. We are excited to have such an accomplished and unique personality to share wisdom and insight from his notable career.
Andrew W.K. was born Andrew Wilkes-Krier in Stanford, California, and was raised in Michigan. A piano player since the age of five, he spent his high school years playing in bands, and after graduation, in an effort to expand his creative endeavors, moved to New York City in 1997.
After playing numerous solo gigs, word spread around New York and Europe, and was signed to a record contract with Island Def Jam Records. In 2001, his first album, I Get Wet, was released. Critically acclaimed, Andrew appeared on magazine covers across the country and the globe, including NME, which featured him twice. After the release of the album, he was featured in GQ, Rolling Stone, Spin, Q, New York Times Magazine, Vanity Fair, the New Yorker, and others, all of whom agreed that with his arrival on the music scene, rock music had a new influence.
Following the release of I Get Wet, Andrew embarked on a world tour, taking part in Ozzfest and Warped Tour, as well as arena and club shows with Aerosmith and The Locust. He made major television appearances on the Tonight Show, the Daily Show, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, CNN, and many more.
His second album released was The Wolf, which was received with equal enthusiasm. His third album, Close Calls with Brick Walls, was released in 2006.
Currently, Andrew is recording music for new releases, including the albums Young Lord and Carrier, and is working on a solo instrumental piano album.
As he continues on new and exciting musical developments and changes, Andrew W.K. is still having an important influence on the music world, and as he branches out creatively, will remain at the forefront of the music industry and community.
Fleetwood Mac Sets Tulsa Concert Date
The rumors are true!! Fleetwood Mac is coming to Tulsa. The legendary rock band makes the announcement today after adding a number of shows to its current tour. The tour is titled '"Unleashed" and kicks-off March 1st. Fleetwood Mac will begin in Pittsburg and perform 44 scheduled shows. The band comes to the BOK Center May 3rd and tickets go on sale at the end of January. Prices range from $49.50 to $149.50.
Kansas December 11th Osage Million Dollar Elm
Kansas Carries On with their Powerhouse Progressive Rock Performance. Tickets are available at the Osage Million Dollar Elm-Tulsa Box Office…918-699-7667. All major credit cards accepted. Must be 21 to attend. Please visit www.milliondollarelm.com for more details.
Asleep At The Wheel November 20th Osage Million Dollar Elm
Asleep At The Wheel is headed back to Tulsa at the Osage Event Center. If you love classic western swing with an edge, this is the place to get your kicks. Asleep At The Wheel, Thursday November 20th. Where the cool cowboys pull the trigger on some hot boogie. For ticket information call 918-699-7667 or visit the Osage Million Dollar Elm Casino Box Office in Tulsa – open daily. All major credit cards are accepted. Please visit www.milliondollarelm.com for more details.
Hard Rock Coming To Tulsa
Hard Rock Hotel Holdings, LLC as entered into a license agreement with Cherokee Nation Enterprises, LLC that, pending review of the National Indian Gaming Commission, will enable Cherokee Nation Enterprises to brand its expanded hotel and casino in Catoosa under the Hard Rock Casino name.
The Hard Rock Casino Tulsa is the first Hard Rock-branded property in the Midwest. The new property will bring its own version of the Hard Rock experience to Oklahoma with influences from Cherokee heritage, Oklahoma's rich history of musical artists and a blend of the property's current and future amenities and entertainment.
"We are excited about bringing the Hard Rock experience to Tulsa. Hard Rock is a nationally and internationally known brand, and bringing it here allows us to make it uniquely Oklahoma," said David Stewart, CEO of Cherokee Nation Enterprises. "Being part of the Hard Rock brand, combined with our current expansion, will set us apart from any other entertainment option in the region."
"What should be clear is that the Cherokee Nation retains full ownership and management of all of our facilities. This is a marketing mechanism to share the Cherokee hospitality that we are known for," said Chad Smith, Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. "The Hard Rock brand is another tool that we are using to create a diversified, growing economy in northeastern Oklahoma."
As part of the Hard Rock brand, the new resort will include the décor, memorabilia and merchandise that have made the Hard Rock brand famous around the world.
The Hard Rock Casino Tulsa's current expansion is estimated at $155 million, with the new gaming floor opening in December and the newly branded hotel welcoming its first guests in the spring of 2009.
Boxmasters to Tour With Willie Nelson
The Boxmasters, the country-rock band led by Academy Award winner Billy Bob Thornton, will be winding down the year during a tour with Willie Nelson. The 12-city tour begins Nov. 22 in Enid, Okla., and concludes Dec. 6 in Champaign, Ill.
Among the shows are a two-night stand at the historic Cain's Ballroom in Tulsa, Okla., on Nov. 22-23. The Boxmasters released their self-titled debut album earlier this year and followed it up with a holiday album, Christmas Cheer, that arrived in stores Tuesday (Nov. 11).
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