I sit in wonder at the speed that time flies in my life. I have seen things come into place that could only be imagined in books, later movies. My grandpa would witness progress in science, medicine and society that changed the world every decade or two. But I live in a world where moment by moment in my opinion, thangs are changing that take away from natural transformation. The human involvement is being removed and set aside. I don’t mean to be spreading rumors whenever an acorn drops on my head and I think that the Sky is Falling. That didn’t work too well for Chick’n Lil’. She ran to warn all but ended up gitten et by a fox. The moral: The story is a fable that serves as a warning against spreading panic and a lesson not to believe everything one hears without proper investigation. My concern is being heard often on my favorite talk radio and blogs so do your own proper investigation.
Caution- here comes a “way back moment”! When I hit the ground in 1951, we didn’t have a tv in every home BUT there was certainly a radio. We had Walton Family moments where several families would sit on Sat. nites and listen to The Grand Ole Opry- Live from Nashville. Cars had radios to listen to the top hits on the road. It was a chance to hear recorded Live Music. Living in Rural America, Live Music was seldom available. Middle to late 50’s, tv’s gave us the Ed Sullivan Show and The Lawrence Welk Show. The country saw Elvis and “The Beatles”. Records brought music to life and an album cover to get info on singers and musicians. And there were jukeboxes. I had a 4 track player in my first car. Then 8 track, Cassette and CD’s, all giving us the choice to pick our own music. Seven decades later, with all the conveniences of computers and the internet, we are quickly losing the passion for listening to Live Music. We will just let the computer pick the mood, style, message and music for our listening pleasure. Don’t get me wrong, there’s a skillset to using the program and helping create popular music with a guaranteed moment of successful enjoyment that music brings. One opinion(Suno) says, “Whether you play guitar, piano, drums, horns, sing or use Suno, it is all creating music”. But for me, I’ll season my life with live music, human interaction, personal choices, same as always.This new phase that we are experiencing with AI generated tunes is for the birds. It is just kinda creepy. Rant over, please continue your own choices. Pay no attention to my agitation. Just a note, my folks thot that the Beatles would be the end of the world so there’s that!
Tonite Monday 17th, It’s Big Bear’s Open Mic Show. Just N. of Alma at 4405 US 71, The Front Porch Theater will co-host this evening of Live Music with a solid house band and local singers that will entertain and bring happiness and peace to this world. Be there to sing,play or listen to Country Music at it’s best. Music starts at 6:15 sharp
Live Music this week: The 906 Lounge on Garrison Ave has become the best and most eclectic venue for Live Music in our area. For instance, this Thursday 20th, one of the very best pianists in our area- Bruce Hawley and most talented singers in town- Niki Waters, will play from 7-10pm. Friday 21st, it’s “Mark Albertson and the Groove Diggers” from 8- Midnite. These guys never fail to entertain offering Rock to Blues, Soul to R&B. Sat. 22nd from 8-Midnite, “The Brooke White Band” will liven up the place and roll out the R&R. Good food, awesome atmosphere and awesome music. Make plans to join in.
The most talented couple in Country Music- “Make It a Double” or Connie and Dave Abbott will be in Krebs Ok at the McAlester VFW on Sat. 22nd. Music at 7 pm.
“MJ and the Geezers” will be Downtown Poteau at 315 Dewey- Shop Dog Brewing Co. on Friday 21st. They are a favorite here. Bring friends, have a tall craft beer and enjoy the sweetest sounds of Mj, Chuck and Rodney. Two hours, 7-9 pm, of Primo stuff. Ready rolled for your pleasure! See ya there. Thanks to Shop Dog for hosting and supporting our city.
Celebrate Live music, poetry and community talent on Friday 21st also Downtown Poteau at 108 S. Witte at Rough Day Brew Co. It’s Ballads and Bards Open Mic. Local talent, original tunes and poetry that starts at 6:30 and last til 8:30 pm. Come by and enjoy the Crafts brews and hear some awesome local Talents. All of this brought to you by Rough Day. Support them and Support Local Live Music and arts. Thanks!
“The Libby Starkes Band” will be at Lower Feed Room Akins, OK, just North of Sallisaw on Hwy 101. Family Friendly with BBQ , Awesome music and Country atmosphere. Sat. 22nd at 9 pm. See ya there.
Muldrow City Limits will have “Backroads” on Sat 22nd. This purty, unusually warm weather has been bringing dancers out in droves. 100+ numbers, big dancefloor and awesome host, Shelia and David Keith, provide the safe NS/ND atmosphere that it good enuf for my Mom to go dancing. This will be the Thanksgiving Dinner for the Dancehall family- Pot Luck so bring a favorite dish. Music starts at 7 pm.. But if’en I was you, I’d get there when the doors open at 6pm. Y’all have fun.
Do not worry! I am still so full of it that more will ooze out next week. If you are interested in the AI Gen Music, do some research. Google will give you several AI Gen articles ‘bout AI music. Or search You-Tube for your favorite artist and bands and see what they say. Love most ya’ll. Thanks for supporting Local Live Music! Contact me by text 918-649-5736, fb or tj.wiles61@outlook.com.
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