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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.

Tags ballad, Barry Johnston, Black Canyon, blackwatch studios, country, folk, Fowler VW of Norman, Jake Morisse, Kurt Freudenberger, live performance, music, OKC, Oklahoma, Sam Welchel, Spy FM, Tyler Hopkins, VDub Sessions, Watershed Studios, Weary Hands

Categories Oklahoma City, VDub Session

Episode 70 – Cusp (11/11/2012)

December 12, 2012 //

If your ears haven’t found Cusp yet then start dewaxing them and give this a look/listen.

Taylor Rapp and company belted out a soulful rendition of “Shivers.”

Although the OKC-based folksters performed a solemn track, their glowing and warm demeanor were more than enough to keep winter’s bite at bay.

You can find “Shivers” on the 2012 album “Nothing Proper.”

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Tags cusp, folk, Fowler VW, live performance, local, music, oklahoma city, Spy FM, VDub Session

Categories Oklahoma City, VDub Session

Episode 53 – John Fullbright (5/3/2012)

May 7, 2012 //

John Fullbright pushes music to a new level.

Seriously, Fullbright helped push the VDub Sessions van when it broke down before his session last week.

We were blown away from his generosity when he not only helped with the van but also belted out this amazing track from his new album.

Fullbright said nothing surprises him at this point.

That’s funny coming from a musician full of surprises.

The Okemah native recently landed an interview on NPR’s Weekend Edition and a feature on Paste’s website.

Not to mention this impressive write-up from the LA Times.

Fullbright’s about to embark on a tour across the country. You better catch this Okie before he’s too folkin’ famous for his own good.

Check out some stills from the shoot after the jump.

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Tags acoustic, blues, bus, concert, Ferris O'Brien, folk, From the Ground Up, Gawd Above, harmonica, John Fullbright, live performance, music, Nathan Poppe, okemah, Oklahoma, Spy FM, Tim Katz, vanagon, VDub Sessions, volkeswagen, VW

Categories John Fullbright, Oklahoma City, VDub Session

Episode 50 – Chris Bathgate (12/2/2011)

March 18, 2012 //

Every so often, a band passes through Oklahoma and there just isn’t excuse to greet it with the van.

Folkie Chris Bathgate caught our attention with his soulful, dusty Tiny Desk Concert on NPR.

We met him outside of The Blue Door.

Although the Michigan native is stripped of his powerful, electric backing band in the van, Bathgate’s passionate lyrics and musical talents burn brightly.

“Ain’t it good to be alive,” he repeats in the chorus of “Calvary.”

We think so too.

Bathgate is a reminder of the simple beauty and charm hidden within music. His music is one of those things you don’t know you miss until it’s gone.

Hopefully, we can expect him back in Oklahoma before too long.

Make sure to look out for his new EP “Old Factory.”

Check out some stills after the jump.

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Tags blue door, Chris Bathgate, ep, Ferris O'Brien, folk, Fowler VW of Norman, Matt Carney, music, Nathan Poppe, new song, oklahoma city, old factory, Salt Year, Spy FM, VDub Session

Categories Chris Bathgate, VDub Session

Episode 42 – Green Corn Revival (8/26/2011)

November 23, 2011 //

Tags 42, acoustic, alternative, country, country music, episode, Ferris O'Brien, folk, folwer vw of norman, indie music, Jacy Deck, Jared Deck, Jonathan Fowler, live performance, Natalie Houck, Nathan Poppe, OK, oklahoma city, old van, online radio station, rock, Ryan Houck, spyfm, the territory, unsigned, VDub Sessions, vintage, volkswagen, vw fan, weatherford, xylophone

Categories Green Corn Revival, Oklahoma City, VDub Session

Episode 33 – Jonathan Tyler and the Northern Lights (7/20/2011)

August 22, 2011 //

You’re not going to find a hotter band in this country.

But that’s mostly because Dallas-based rockers Jonathan Tyler and the Northern Lights decided to play in OKC in the midst of the hottest summer in the our planet’s history.

However, JTNL is toasty warm in other ways too.

We mean career wise.

The band recently got off of a blistering tour with Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, and the Texans are working on a Fall tour.

The VDub crew was lucky enough to grab JTNL just long enough for the band to bust out a brand new unreleased tune. As soon as the song was done, everyone bolted out of the van.

It wasn’t because of Ferris’ driving, it was because the van become an inferno.

If you don’t believe how hot it was, watch closely because throughout the new episode and you’ll see beads of sweat dripping off of drummer Jordan Cain.