Refining roots music with old town: Erin O’Dowd
By Jan Sikes One might say that traditional roots music is a broad, encompassing genre, and that would be true. One might also say that Oklahoma’s own Woody Guthrie took roots music to the masses […]
Attractions
Oklahoma 89er Chapter of Quail Forever Celebrates 13th Anniversary
The Central Oklahoma 89er Chapter of Quail Forever will be celebrating its thirteenth anniversary fundraising banquet Aug. 18 in Oklahoma City. The local chapter is one of the first chapters of Quail Forever in the […]
Southwind Band
Vintage Guys Playing Vintage Music By Jan Sikes Age does not diminish the quality of music the professional musicians who make up the Southwind Band play. With the youngest member in his 50s, these guys […]
Backroad Bites: Roseanna’s Italian Food
By Kristi Hawks For this issue, I started my day with a trip to my veterinarian to drop off my mini Australian Shepherd dog, Oscar, for a day surgery. He rides okay in my truck […]
Still Queen of the House
Jody Miller By Jan Sikes How many of you remember the hit song, “King of the Road?” While Roger Miller was the King of the Road, Jody Miller was the “Queen of the House.” Oklahoma […]
Backroad Bites: Folgers Drive-In
By Kristi Hawks If you are traveling to Ada, near it or just want to have your own Backyard Bites adventure, I highly recommend stopping in for a burger at Folgers Drive-In in Ada, Okla. […]
Celebration of Native American Culture
By Laci Jones Oklahoma and Native American culture are synonymous, especially during the 32nd annual Red Earth Festival on June 8 through the 10. This celebration is a unique opportunity for Oklahomans to experience the […]
Country Torchbearers
Jason Boland and The Stragglers By Jan Sikes Jason Boland and The Stragglers have been making a unique brand of raw and honest music for almost two decades. One of the most remarkable aspects of […]