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Dfest is ‘music geek’ heaven, revenue raiser

News | Updated: Sat, Jul 25, 2009 | Comment on this article Leave a comment

TULSA — In his day job, Clay Bird, the former city councilor, assists Tulsa Mayor Kathy Taylor with downtown economic development. This weekend, however, he and wife, Dacia, were selling drinks to thirsty Dfest-goers.

Diverse bands flock to Tulsa

A&E | Updated: Sat, Jul 25, 2009 | Comment on this article Leave a comment

TULSA — The "D” in Dfest stands for diversity, and Diversafest Music Conference and Festival founders Tom Green and Angie Devore-Green are working overtime to live up to the name’s claim.

Static Blog: Andrew W.K. On Bloody Noses For Fun and Profit

Andrew W.K., the keynote speaker at DFest, spoke about his debut album. For his debut disc, I Get Wet, Andrew W.K., keynote speaker at Dfest, said he went through several concepts, but the one that he knew would earn the attention of both label executives and fans was the one pictured above.

Previewing DFest

Updated: Sat, Jul 25, 2009 | Comment on this article Leave a comment

With a wide-ranging roster for this year's event, Tulsa's Diversafest announced the lineup for its eighth annual music conference. Organizers predict attendance will top 70,000 to see music performed on 14 stages, including two large outdoor stages.
The Black Crowes and Cake
Rooney and The Knux
Ra Ra Riot and Citizen Cope
The Ugly Suit and Blue October
Delta Spirit and Gogol Bordello

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DFest: Yoga

Jul 25Besides the bands, a big part of DFest this year is the...

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DFest 2009: Friday

Jul 25Angi heads to Tulsa for DFest 2009.

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Dfest: Colourmusic

Jul 24George Lang talks with the group Colourmusic, who's...

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Tulsa's Dfest called 'community-building event' Updated: Wed, Jul 29, 2009 | Comment on this article Leave a comment In his day job, Clay Bird, the former City Councilor, assists Tulsa Mayor Kathy Taylor with downtown economic development. This weekend, however, he and wife Dacia were selling drinks to thirsty Dfest-goers. Saturday evening, the pair wore their orange "volunteer shirts" as they pushed cups of beer and soda to a... Read More
Previewing DFest 2009 Updated: Sat, Jul 25, 2009 | Comment on this article Leave a comment With a wide-ranging roster for this year's event, Tulsa's Diversafest announced the lineup for its eighth annual music conference, including headlining act, The Black Crowes. Dfest Co-founder Angie Devore Green said 164 acts will perform at the event in and around Tulsa's Blue Dome District, calling it "the most... Read More
Dfest: Diverse bands flock to Tulsa Updated: Sat, Jul 25, 2009 | Comment on this article Leave a comment TULSA — The "D” in Dfest stands for diversity, and Diversafest Music Conference and Festival founders Tom Green and Angie Devore-Green are working overtime to live up to the name’s claim. Tulsa’s eighth annual gathering of unsigned and emerging musicians and big-time international acts... Read More
Dfest bands learn about the business side of music Updated: Fri, Jul 24, 2009 | Comment on this article Leave a comment TULSA — Most people attending the Eighth Annual Dfest Music Conference and Festival were there for the music wafting from nearly a dozen stages throughout downtown Tulsa in this evening. But during the day, guest lecturers focused on raising awareness about the changing economics and structure of the music... Read More
DFest Headliners: The Black Crowes and Cake Updated: Wed, Jul 22, 2009 | Comment on this article Leave a comment The Black Crowes At their final performance on October 31, 2001, The Black Crowes announced a hiatus. But in the summer of 2004, rumors about The Black Crowes long-dormant Web site (www.blackcrowes.com) suddenly became animated, showing two “Crowes” heads facing each other as audio clips of the band’s... Read More
DFest Headliners: Delta Spirit and Gogol Bordello Updated: Wed, Jul 22, 2009 | Comment on this article Leave a comment The Delta Spirit The raw spirit of indie rock. An amplified, rocking version of 1960s protest folk. The soulful passion of the Violent Femmes and the Waterboys. All of these comparisons have been made attempting to describe Delta Spirit, the southern California five-piece band that might just be one of the most... Read More