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Can We Offer You Some Nasty Jazz In This Trying Time?

"I've watched UFC bouts with less urgency." Our roving critic at large makes the trip to LowDown for a night with NOLATET.

December 5, 2023

Soup’s On: Dane Arnold’s Sunday Night Residency Is A Must-See

Like many Tulsa bands with residencies, The Soup is a collective of musicians who could front their own outfit (and often do). Music writer Becky Carman checked in on their latest Sunday night show at Mercury Lounge.

December 5, 2023

“Nobody Smokes Anymore” And Other Observations From Robert Ellis’s Visit To The Mercury Lounge

Are "evening with [insert artist]" shows supposed to be boring? If so, someone may want to let Robert Ellis know.

November 19, 2023

Some Kind of Blue Monday

Our reviewer documents one of the last jazz nights at Hodges Bend, less than a month before the beloved East Village spot burned to the ground.

September 10, 2023

Flirtin’ With Disaster

Hannah Dasher’s country rock is large and in charge

August 25, 2023

Thursdays Are For Beer, Pretzels, And Pure Country Crooning

Jacob Tovar's weekly residence at Fassler Hall is a three-hour run of classic country mixed with originals. Tulsans are taking notice.

August 23, 2023

Emcees on Main

Tulsa hip-hop rookies and veterans move the crowd

August 17, 2023

Get Your Brass on the Ground!

King Cabbage twerks in Merc church

August 16, 2023

Prophets of Doom

Tulsa metal chronicles malignant modernity

August 10, 2023

Meet Your Local DJs: Inside Tulsa’s Dance Party Renaissance

What defines a good DJ? We're still not sure. But we are sure that Tulsa's dance music scene is alive and well (and a little sweaty).

August 10, 2022