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Mike Hosty Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame Muskogee, OK Extended Soundpony Tulsa, OK Boston The Joint (Hard Rock Casino) Catoosa, OK Casey James The Shrine Tulsa, OK Brandon Jackson Woody’s Corner Bar Tulsa, OK May 12, 2017 Rustic Cuff 5k for Joy in the Cause Riverwest Festival Park Tulsa, OK ENTERTAINMENT BUZZ Tahlequah’s North End and Illinois River keep the music flowing By Michele Schmidt TAHLEQUAH, Okla. – This month, with all Green Country has to offer, there’s really no excuse for staying inside being blue. opportunities for those who may not have elsewhere to look, they put together some truly top-notch events in the area. Anyone looking to get out and get down will surely want to Rise Up @ The River on Saturday, May 13 from 5-10 p.m. at Riverbend Floats. Their spring shindig features the musical stylings of favorites like Austin’s witty gritty Ramsay Midwood and his five-piece band, OKC- based singer/songwriter/ philanthropist/hero Ali Harter, and the legendary Oklahoma roots boys of Red Dirt Rangers. Chickasha Spring Auto Swap Meet East of the Grady County Fairgrounds Chickasha, OK The event also includes on-site food and beverage vendors, a silent auction, and prizes/giveaways. Oklahoma Craft Beer Festival Cox Convention Ctr OKC, OK Sassafras Shopping Event Shawnee Expo & Convention Center Shawnee, OK Arts for All Festival Shepler Park Lawton, OK Rascal Flatts Paradise Cove (River Spirit Casino) Tulsa, OK Jim Tilly Zin Urban Lounge Tulsa, OK Rise Up, Inc. is an Oklahoma- based 501c3 non-profit with a global mindset. The organization, helmed by Scott & Amy Batie, plus several other saint-like individuals, is committed to providing adequate educational facilities for impoverished children in the world. William Clark Green/ Flatland Cavalry Cain’s Ballroom Tulsa, OK Backwater Creek Hall of Fame Bar Catoosa, OK Craig Cook & the Marauders The Hunt Club Tulsa, OK Travis Scott/Khalid Criterion OKC, OK But these folks are building more than just schools; in addition to providing Tickets for Rise Up @ The River are $20 and are available online. Children 12 and under enter free. Head to www.riseuped.org for more details. Down on Muskogee Avenue, The Branch starts things off with a special anniversary weekend, May 5-6. Celebrate with them while enjoying some scrumptious food and drink specials – and consume some raw tunes. The Current Buzz’s own fearless leader and musically masterful Joe Mack plays Friday, May 5, and the unquestionably talented Dave Kay does his thing on Saturday, May 6. Other great music for the month includes Tulsa singer/ songwriter Dan Martin (whose debut album, Hoka Hey, was produced by Mike McClure) on Friday, May 12, and Rentiesville’s blues queen Selby Minner on Saturday, May 20. Dan Martin Check The Branch out on Facebook or call (918) 456- 1500 for more details. The North End’s staple watering hole, Ned’s, has some music in store for the month as well. Saturday, May 6 finds local favorite Michael Rappe on the agenda, followed by Dan Martin and musically-inclined pal Stephen Lee on Saturday, May 13. The witty, heartfelt Wink Burcham refills Ned’s patrons with old soul sounds and songcraft on Saturday, May 20. Find Ned’s Tahlequah on Facebook or call (918) 456- 3341 for more details. Wink Burcham www.thecurrentbuzz.net | 21