DFest

DFest is one of the newest music conference/shows around. But, unlike most fests they are trying to position themselves as the SXSW of well...the southwest. Workshops will be given on a variety of topics including touring.

The conference will include shows by Ghostland Observatory, The Roots, moe. and Helmet. My brother keeps pointing out to me that major acts keep coming to play Tulsa and they really only have Cain's Ballroom. But, it's fn Cain's Ballroom. The only place to host Bob Wills and the Sex Pistols. I think he's just mad that the Norman/OKC area doesn't have the juice or promotion ability to pull it off like Tulsa does. But, Tulsa has always tried to convince everyone that it's not actually in Oklahoma. So, who knows.

But, you can get ticket and conference information here.

The Roots & BT - Tao of The Machine (mp3)

Helmet - In The Meantime (mp3)

Ghostland Observatory - Sad, Sad City (mp3)

moe. - Captain America (mp3)

Tulsa

Thank you to My Old Kentucky Blog for turning me onto these guys. They were buried in an article about another band, but, I gave them a spin and was blown away by their song "Mass" off their album I Was Submerged released late last year.

While it's true the vocals have a lot in common with My Morning Jacket, don't discount these boys from Massachusetts.

Tulsa - Mass (mp3)