Archives for category: Oklahoma City

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April 16, 2013 //

Oklahoma Cloud Factory is difficult band to pin down.

Before the fivesome hopped into the van, their sunny disposition was contagious and welcomed. However, their track “Harvest Season” forecasted a darker mood hinted with loneliness and mistrust. It plays out like a folk tinged break up song.

But like all Oklahoma weather, the song doesn’t stay the same for too long and twists in a new direction. We really enjoyed OCF’s original song and its take on Sugar Ray is legendary. LEGENDARY we say.

We can’t wait to hear more from them.

Tags 1977, cool, downtown, Ferris O'Brien, Fowler VW of Norman, fun, Harvest Season, indie, Jonathan Fowler, live performance, local, music, Nathan Poppe, OKC, oklahoma city, Oklahoma Cloud Factory, online radio station, rock, show, the spy fm, VDub Sessions, vintage, vw van

Categories Oklahoma City, VDub Session

Episode 85 – Josh Reynolds (3/8/2013)

April 11, 2013 //

Last month’s Live on the Plaza introduced us to tattoo/fine artist Josh Reynolds.

The avid Adult Swim fan and devoted father spoke to us about how painting informed his growth as a popular tattoo artist in Oklahoma City. Don’t forget to make it out to Live on the Plaza this Friday. It should be a barrel and a half of good times.

A special thanks to Ryan Parker for lending us his excellent track, “Feel.”

Tags 1977, art, artist, cool, create, creativity, DNA galleries, doodle, Emily Ifill, Ferris O'Brien, Fowler VW of Norman, Jonathan Fowler, Josh Reynolds, Live on the Plaza, live performance, markers, Nathan Poppe, OKC, Oklahoma, pencils, pens, Plaza District, the spy fm, Tim Katz, vanagon, vintage van

Categories Art Session, Live on the Plaza, Oklahoma City

Episode 84 – John Calvin (2/28/2013)

April 3, 2013 //

Here’s a brand new track from Norman singer/songwriter John Calvin. He didn’t fly solo though. We were lucky enough to welcome Camille Harp and VDub alumni Jordan Herrera.

Don’t forget you can catch John playing an acoustic set at Norman Music Festival 6. It’s inside Opolis at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. See you there.

Tags 1977, camille harp, cool, cut the rope, downtown, Ferris O'Brien, Fowler VW of Norman, fun, indie, John Calvin, Jonathan Fowler, jordan herrera, live performance, local, music, Nathan Poppe, OKC, oklahoma city, online radio station, rock, show, the spy fm, VDub Sessions, vintage, vw van

Categories Oklahoma City, VDub Session

Episode 83 – Dana Falconberry (3/8/2013)

March 26, 2013 //

As Dana Falconberry and company made their way to Austin, they were nice enough to share a song with us in the Spy Van.

There’s something magical about Falconberry’s music. Even when a sneeze interrupted “Snail Shells,” it doesn’t take but a few seconds for you to get drawn back into the song’s simple beauty.

Make sure to check back next week for an artist session with Okie Josh Reynolds.

Categories Oklahoma City, VDub Session

Episode 82 – Broncho (2/16/2013)

March 20, 2013 //

We witnessed a softer side to the rowdy punk explosion known as Broncho. Watch as Ryan Lindsey take the lead on a song that normally incites riots in classrooms and interrupts afternoon coffee breaks.

We can’t wait for a new album from the quartet, and we hope Ben’s leg heals soon. We hope the Spy Van’s mystical healing power worked some magic.

Make sure to check back next week for a brand new episode.

Categories Oklahoma City, VDub Session

Episode 81 – TJ Mayes (2/9/2013)

March 11, 2013 //

Shawnee-based crooner TJ Mayes filled the Spy Van with some killer rockabilly tunes. He’s joined by Johnny Carlton on bass and Billy Earl Padgett on drums.

Make sure to catch him playing at VZD’s this Saturday with East Dallas Shufflers.

Categories Oklahoma City, VDub Session

Episode 79 – Allie Lauren (2/2/2013)

February 26, 2013 //

Check out this upbeat, poppy ditty from Oklahoma City-native Allie Lauren.

Lauren is living in Arkansas but she’s still determined to play at home. She’s even got a gig this week at RAW: Oklahoma City.

We promise her performance will be twice as infectious and fan as her kazoo solo.

Tags Allie Lauren, Ferris O'Brien, Fowler VW of Norman, Jonathan Fowler, live performance, lois jones, Max Sallings, music, Nathan Poppe, OKC, oklahoma city, r&b, sessions, singer, something, songwriter, soul, Spy FM, Tales of a glass heart, the spy, thinking about somethin, vdub

Categories Oklahoma City, VDub Session

Episode 78 – Johnny Polygon (2/21/2013)

February 22, 2013 //

After his bus broke down and a killer snowstorm, Tulsa-native hip hopper Johnny Polygon performed a track off of his new album “The Nothing.”

A special thank you to Kerry Myers for making this happen.

Tags change your mind, how it feels, Johnny Polygon, live performance, OKC, Oklahoma, the nothing, Tulsa

Categories Oklahoma City, VDub Session

Episode 76 – Black Canyon (2/4/2013)

February 6, 2013 //

Imagine a runaway train barreling toward you.

Now what if that same was mewing?

That’s sort of how the VDub crew felt when Black Canyon hopped into the Spy Van.

Known for rowdy and raucous live shows, the OKC-based band is no stranger to volume. Frontman Jake Morisse’s hearty laugh is evidence enough.

So, we were pleasantly surprised to hear a softer side to Black Canyon. “Weary Hands” is as warm and genuine as the scratches in your favorite record.

Black Canyon will turn things up this Saturday as they release a new album alongside Beau Jennings & The Tigers.

Don’t miss out.