Archives for posts with tag: the spy fm

Episode 86 – Oklahoma Cloud Factory (4/2/2013)

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 80 – Jason Pawley (2/8/2013)

March 6, 2013 //

Oklahoma City-based artist, graphic designer and everyone’s favorite Mule bartender Jason Pawley hopped in the van at last week’s Live on the Plaza to discuss his art and striving to be a full-time artist.

Make sure to come out this Friday for another great Live on the Plaza.

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

Categories Live on the Plaza, VDub Session

Episode 52 – Kristen Vails (3/11/2012)

April 11, 2012 //

Change doesn’t happen by itself.

Lucky for Oklahoma City, we have Kristen Vails working her tail off. She’s spent the better part of four years promoting and revitalizing the district.

Vails is the executive director of the Plaza District. If you haven’t noticed, the Spy Van makes a special trip to every Live on the Plaza event to not only have fun but also to film interviews with Okie artists.

You can thank Vails for setting up these interviews.

For some reason, we’ve waited this long to chat with Vails about her artwork. A lot of her work is based on Vails’ favorite hoofed animal.

Take a minute to learn about an Okie that’s all about artwork.

Check out some stills after the jump.

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Tags art, art show, artist, downtown, drawing, drawing pad, Episode 52, Ferris O'Brien, Fowler VW of Norman, horse, Jonathan Fowler, Kristen Vails, music, notebook, OK, OKC, oklahoma city, original song, original work, paper, pencil, Plaza District, sketch, the pretty black chains, the spy fm, van, vanagon, VDub Sessions, volkeswagen

Categories Art Session, VDub Session

Episode 49 – Jeremy Watson (2/10/2012)

March 9, 2012 //

Last month, we caught up with Okie via Germany artist Jeremy Watson.

It was one of his first showings in our state, so let’s give him a warm welcome and check out what he has to say about his creations.

Check out some stills from the shoot after the jump.

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Tags acoustic guitar, art, bus, DNA galleries, doodle, draw, drawing, Ferris O'Brien, folwer vw of norman, fun, humming, Interview, Jeremy Watson, Live on the Plaza, local, music, Nathan Poppe, OKC, Oklahoma, oklahoma city, online radio station, radio, random, session, Sherree Chamberlain, the spy fm, van, vanagon, VDub Sessions

Categories Art Session, Jeremy Watson

Episode 47 – Dusty Gilpin and Tanner Frady (1/13/2012)

February 10, 2012 //

When it comes to art, Dusty and Tanner know their shirt.

If you’ve been to a Thunder game or have any Oklahomacentric friends then you’ve probably seen designs from Tree and Leaf Clothing.

Dusty has been running the apparel store for about six years.

Design is in his blood. His grandfather’s claim to fame is drawing Pistol Pete, a symbol famous throughout the country. Dusty still has his grandfather’s old design notebooks and its influence doesn’t seem to be fading any time soon.

Dusty and Tanner had quite a big challange facing them last month. They had to create enough artwork for a Live on the Plaza gallery showing in two weeks time. The two tirelessly collaborated and ended up with plenty of quality work.

Except plenty more good stuff from the duo in the future.

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Tags artist, artists, artwork, cartoons, doodle, draw, Dusty Gilpin, Episode 47, Ferris O'Brien, Fowler VW of Norman, Jonathan Fowler, live drawing, Live on the Plaza, music, Nathan Poppe, OK, OKC, oklahoma city, online radio, rock music, Tanner Frady, the pretty black chains, the spy fm, Tree and Leaf Clothing, VDub Sessions

Categories Art Session, Live on the Plaza, VDub Session

Episode 40 – Milagres (10/12/2011)

November 8, 2011 //

Tags acoustic guitar, Brooklyn, concert, fowler volkeswagon of norman, Glowing Mouth, halfway, live performance, Matt Carney, Milagres, music, Nathan Poppe, Norman, nyc, opolis, the spy fm, van, vanagon, VDub Sesssion, VW

Categories Milagres, VDub Session

Episode 36 – Jerrod Smith (9/9/2011)

October 12, 2011 //

Tags 1977 Vanagon, acoustic guitar, art, art walk, cars, doodling, drawing, Ferris O'Brien, fowler volkswagen of norman, green van, Jerrod Smith, jingle bells, Live on the Plaza, music, Nathan Poppe, OK, OKC, oklahoma city, original song, painting, Plaza District, shakers, Spy Van, the pretty black chains, The Society, the spy fm, Tim Katz, vintage van

Categories Art Session, VDub Session

Episode 35 – OK Sweetheart (6/21/2011)

September 18, 2011 //

When something’s simple, it’s usually because someone worked hard to make it that way.

That’s precisely why we think OK Sweetheart deserves attention.

Erin Austin isn’t living in Tulsa anymore, but she still plays in Oklahoma under the moniker OK Sweetheart during her active tour schedule and makes sweet ’60s-inspired pop songs sound as easy as Sunday morning.

If you are in Norman this week and have the means then we highly suggest you visit OK Sweetheart and Brine Webb performing at The Opolis.

It can be a lot of work getting to a show, but you should know OK Sweetheart will make it easy on you.

Check out some photos from the shoot after the jump…

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Tags acoustic, Back to me, car, Denton, Erin Austin, Fowler VW of Norman, guitar, Jonathan Fowler, LA, live performance, moving, music, Nathan Poppe, New York, Norman, OK Sweetheart, Oklahoma, online radio, original song, pop, Rob Gungor, singer, songwriter, the spy fm, Tulsa, vanagon, vintage van, volkswagen, VW

Categories Norman, OK Sweetheart, VDub Session

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