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Pillar pays tribute March 02, 2008 | Comment on this article Leave a comment                      Tulsa-based Christian rock band Pillar pays tribute to Christian music in “Turn It Up,” a song from its new album “For the Love of the Game.”  Except for two lines, every lyric... Read More
Friday Featured Track February 29, 2008   The song that has been on my brain the most this week: - “The Star-Spangled Banner,” live guitar rendition by Jimi Hendrix from Woodstock. Amidst all the political craziness of an election year, this song always makes me stop and think about one of the greatest aspects about the US of A: freedom of... Read More
DVD review: "Lust, Caution" February 29, 2008    From Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman. Taiwanese director Ang Lee’s World War II espionage drama, “Lust, Caution,” earned a rare NC-17 rating last year for its graphic sex scenes, but an R-rated version of the movie is available on DVD. Read More
CD review: Pillar February 29, 2008 From Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman. Pillar “For the Love of the Game” (Flicker Records) Tulsa-based Christian rock band Pillar has been getting plenty of attention for its fifth studio album, “For the Love of the Game.” The rousing title track has been used on ESPN’s “Baseball... Read More
Movie review: "Semi-Pro" February 29, 2008             From Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman. Will Ferrell’s wacky stunts net nothing but laughs in ‘Semi-Pro’ Will Ferrell and his merry band of acolytes again prove there’s nothing they won’t do for laughs in their latest... Read More
Movie review: "The Other Boleyn Girl" February 29, 2008   From Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman.  ‘Boleyn Girl’ takes historical soap opera to higher level of intrigue “The Other Boleyn Girl” whips historical fact, speculation and pure fiction into a frothy frappe of political intrigue, sexual maneuvering and sibling rivalry. Read More
Will Ferrell on "Land of the Lost" February 29, 2008   Will Ferell’s name has been attached to a movie remake of the cult classic ’70s TV show “Land of the Lost” for a couple of years. But Universal has finally given it the green light, with production slated to start next month. Read More
Will Ferrell and a team of good sports February 29, 2008             From Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman. To hear an audio clip, click here. Semi-serious Will Ferrell more than a good sport when it comes to making comedies  WESTWOOD, Calif. – Will Ferrell has skewered figure skating,... Read More
Tulsa-based Pillar amazed by success February 29, 2008    From Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman. To hear an audio clip, click here. Lead singer of Tulsa band Pillar bowled over by success Just a decade after starting a band in college, Rob Beckley is witnessing his music reach Grammy- and Super Bowl-level success. Read More
Podcast: This weekend's movies February 29, 2008 Hear George Lang, Matthew Price and me give a rundown on the movies opening this weekend in this NewsOK podcast. -BAM Read More
Garfield goes missing February 28, 2008             My friend and colleague George Lang tipped me off about this hilarious deconstructionist blog “Garfield Minus Garfield” in which some brilliantly sick (or sickly brilliant) mind has gone to the trouble to painstakingly remove Garfield from many... Read More
Get "Psycho" with Heather February 28, 2008     My pal and co-worker Heather Warlick and her band once again will perform at Oklahoma City’s most popular and fun rite of spring, the Festival of the Arts in downtown. The festival will be April 22-27 at Festival Plaza, Stage Center and Myriad Botanical Gardens. As... Read More
After "Blood," Dano gets romantic February 28, 2008   After having his creeps-inducing turn in “There Will Be Blood” overshadowed by Daniel Day-Lewis’ fierce, milkshake-slurping performance, Paul Dano has signed on to executive produce and star in a quirky romantic comedy called ”Gigantic.” The indie also will star Zooey Deschanel (“The... Read More
"Semi-Pro" first look February 28, 2008 Angi Bruss and I give you a sneak peek at the new Will Ferrell sports comedy “Semi-Pro” in this video. I’ll have more on “Semi-Pro” Friday in the Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman and here on BAM’s Blog. sharedVideo(1437076190) Read More
Tim and Kanye tickets February 28, 2008     Tickets for upcoming concerts featuring hip-hop powerhouse Kanye West and country music star Tim McGraw are going on sale Saturday, creating the potential for the weirdest confluence of fans ever to hit the Ford Center. At 10 a.m. Saturday, tickets go on sale for the Oklahoma City stop... Read More
10 times the Reba February 27, 2008         Apparently, the Academy of Country Music can’t get enough of Oklahoma’s favorite redhead. Oklahoma native and country music superstar Reba McEntire will host the Academy of Country Music Awards for an unprecedented 10th time this spring. The 43rd annual Academy of... Read More
Miley and Billy Ray to host CMT Awards February 26, 2008   There’s good news today for tween girls and those with an “Achy, Breaky Heart.”   “Hannah Montana” star and teen singing sensation Miley Cyrus and her dad, actor/country recording artist Billy Ray Cyrus, will be the hosts for the 2008 CMT Music Awards, the show’s... Read More
Monday Catchy Quote February 25, 2008 A catchy quote from a movie, television show or other source to brighten the beginning of your week: Billy: No matter what I say, it draws controversy. It’s sort of like the abortion issue. - Click here to learn the source. Read More
Belated Oscar praise February 25, 2008   I didn’t catch the name last night, but I wanted to call attention to a great performance at last night’s Oscars. Jamia Simone Nash, 11, (pictured at right) sang “Raise It Up” from the movie “August Rush” with the Impact Repertory Theatre of Harlem at the ceremony. Read More
Live blog: 80th annual Academy Awards February 24, 2008   7:30 p.m.: So, the cutesy opening sequence concept is ripped off from that commercial about the Heisman trophy, when all the college mascots are trying to catch the truck hauling the trophy. And let’s just note that half of the movie characters and stars represented in this fake chase never had a... Read More

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At BAM's Blog, the motto is "covering everything that's entertaining," from movies and music to television and the arts. I try to keep it fun and just quirky enough to raise eyebrows and make you giggle.



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People enjoy a street performer at the Festival of the Arts

A street performer entertains audiences at the Festival of the Arts.

Miranda Lambert wins 4 trophies at the ACM Awards

Miranda Lambert won four trophies, including one she shared with her husband, Blake Shelton, on Sunday night at the 48th Academy of Country Music Awards.

The Human Knot performs at the Festival of the Arts in Oklahoma City

Al Millar "Alakazam" was a runner up on Australia's Got Talent, and brings his act downtown to Festival of the Arts 2012.

Bela Fleck visits Banjo Museum

Grammy-winning banjo player Bela Fleck visited the American Banjo Museum in Bricktown Tuesday afternoon.

David Amram on WoodyFest

Musician/composer/conductor/writer David Amram speaks on WoodyFest.

One-on-One with Buck Brannaman

The real-life horse whisperer talks about the documentary "Buck," and his new film.

Oscar Nominations and Predictions

Who received an Oscar nod? Brandy McDonnell talks about the nominations & who could win.

Interview Ryan Merriman

Brandy McDonnell interviews Ryan Merriman about "Sons of the Fallen: A Live Tribute to Our Military Heroes" .

Walking for a cause

Country singer Jimmy Wayne is walking half way across the US to raise awareness about homeless children.

Twinprov: New Moon

The dynamic rapping duo share their latest song about the new Twilight movie "New Moon."


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