Outings: A-list

Published: August 10, 2008

Aug. 13, Dave Matthews at Bricktown Ballpark,
Life is short but sweet for certain, that is a fact. So don’t miss out on one of OKC’s most anticipated concerts of the summer.

A couple of setbacks have not stopped the band from jamming all summer earning them a spot near the top of Pollstar’s top tours chart. As the band was packing up the bus, keyboardist Butch Taylor parted ways with the group. And then the band’s iconic saxophone blower punctured a lung in an ATV accident. While the keyboards have been left off the stage for the remainder of the tour, Jeff Coffin of Bela Fleck and the Flecktones is sitting in for LeRoi Moore since his late-June accident.

No doubt a blow to the morale of the band to have a good friend so seriously injured, they have kept loyal fans dancing. And much to the delight of those in OKC, this year they can save a little gas money – minimize their carbon footprint, if you will.

If you don’t have a ticket yet, they can still be had. And, if you purchase your through Ticketmaster you’ll get dibs on a live highlight album of this year’s tour to be posted on iTunes for free in mid-Sept – a month later and for a fee for the rest of the world. For more information visit ticketmaster.com or davematthewsband.com.

Aug. 8-10, Tattoo Convention at Biltmore Hotel,
The OKC Tattoo Convention will hold its third annual extravaganza of ink. This year’s special guests include freak-show Lizardman, the offbeat pin-up squad the Suicide Girls and renowned artist Nikko. Festivities include contests, seminars, demonstrations and more at the Biltmore Hotel, 401 S Meridian. For more information visit okctattooconvention.com.

Aug. 16, Sara Evans at Riverwind Casino,
The brunette bombshell with a voice like butter will belt out her country hits at Riverwind. You couldn’t ask for more. For more information visit riverwind.com

Aug. 16, Sheryl Crow, James Blunt and Toots and the Maytals at the Zoo Amphitheatre,
Sheryl Crow is a busy lady lately. What with being a mom, advocate, activist and musician. But she is making some time to tour also. She’ll be sharing a stage under the stars with James Blunt and Toots and the Maytals at the Zoo Amphitheatre. For more information visit www.zooamp.com.

Aug 15, Nine Inch Nails at the Ford Center,
Be there as Trent Reznor and his Nine Inch Nails masterfully fill the Ford Center with angelic melodies cut by bitter lyrics in support of their recently released album, “The Slip.” For more information visit okfordcenter.com.

Aug 17, Brooks and Dunn and ZZ Top at the Ford Center,
A match made in southern-music heaven was joined in union Aug. 17 as country stars Brooks and Dunn headed out on the road with Texas rock stars ZZ Top. They will stop in at the Ford Center. Don’t’ miss it. For more information visit okfordcenter.com.

Aug 16, Clay Walker, Frontier City,
Spend a day at the western-themed adventure park and the evening listening to country and western music. Sounds like a good day in OKC. For more information visit frontiercity.com.

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