Dale Robb of Sallisaw sets up his booth of decorative wrought iron pieces Friday in preparation for the Paseo Arts Festival. The final day of the festival is today. (Photo by Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman)

Today’s featured event:

Take in the works of more than 75 visual artists, live music and entertainment, two children’s areas and more at the 34^th annual Paseo Arts Festival today in the Paseo Arts District, between NW 28 and Walker to NW 30 and Dewey.

Today is the final day of the festival; hours…

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Dale Robb of Sallisaw sets up his booth of decorative wrought iron pieces Friday in preparation for the Paseo Arts Festival. The final day of the festival is today. (Photo by Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman)

Today’s featured event:

Take in the works of more than 75 visual artists, live music and entertainment, two children’s areas and more at the 34^th annual Paseo Arts Festival today in the Paseo Arts District, between NW 28 and Walker to NW 30 and Dewey.

Today is the final day of the festival; hours…

To Read more go to BAM's Blog

Today’s featured event:

NORMAN – Listen to pop-singer-turned-country-star Darius Rucker at 8 tonight at Riverwind Casino, 1544 W State Highway 9.

For more information, call 322-6464 or go to www.riverwind.com.

For more events, go to www.wimgo.com.

-BAM

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Today’s featured event:

SHAWNEE – Come on and shine along with Collective Soul in concert at 7 tonight at Firelake Grand Casino, 777 Grand Casino Blvd. Doors open at 6 p.m.

For more information, call 964-7263 or go to www.firelakegrand.com.

For more events, go to www.wimgo.com.

-BAM

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ZZ Top

Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start of summer, has arrived. Here is a list of entertainment options happening around the state over the four-day holiday weekend (May 28-31). For more events, go to www.wimgo.com:

- PRYOR – Hear ZZ Top, Godsmack, Three Days Grace, Chevelle, Saliva, Sevendust, Fuel, Buckcherry, Theory of a Deadman, Saving Abel, Cinderella, Tesla and more at the revamped Rocklahoma today-Sunday at the Catch the Fever Festival Grounds, 1421 W 450 Road. Gates will open at 2:30 p.m. today and 12:30 p.m. Saturday and…

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A version of this story also appears in Friday’s The Oklahoman.

Al-country group opts to cancel zoo concert

Oklahoma-Texas red dirt rockers Cross Canadian Ragweed have cancelled their seventh annual Family Jam, scheduled for Aug. 28 at Oklahoma City’s Zoo Amphitheatre.

The alt-country quartet announced last week plans to take a rare break from its busy touring schedule to give the band members more time with their families. In particular, drummer Randy Ragsdale, who lives in Yukon, expressed a need to stay home with his son, JC, who has…

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From Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman.

Band pours its Collective Soul into hits

Collectively and as individuals, the members of pop-rock band Collective Soul have experienced some shining milestones in the last year.

Professionally, the group released its eighth studio effort and second self-titled album, nicknamed “Rabbit” because of its cover art, in August and then was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in September. On the personal front, primary songwriter/lead singer Ed Roland welcomed a baby boy in July, while guitarist Joel Kosche greeted…

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From Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman.

Darius Rucker remembers first big country show
Former pop star recalls opening for Brooks & Dunn in Miami, OK

Darius Rucker experienced a revelation one night in Miami, OK.

Back in 2008, the former frontman for ‘90s pop sensations Hootie & the Blowfish was playing his first big concert as a country singer-songwriter, opening for Brooks & Dunn at Buffalo Run Casino.

“It was awesome. That was the first night that I really knew that my show would work. ‘Cause…

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Festival-goers look at pottery at the 2009 Paseo Arts Festival. (Photo by Paul Hellstern/The Oklahoman Archives)

From Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman.

Paseo’s annual arts fest starts Saturday

Arts for the eyes, music for the ears, treats for the tastebuds and relief for the feet will highlight the 34th annual Paseo Arts Festival.

A Memorial Day weekend tradition, the free festival is set for 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, with music playing until 10 p.m. both days, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday,…

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From Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman.

Rock

Samantha Crain “You (Understood)” (Ramseur Records)

Oklahoma-born and bred singer-songwriter Samantha Crain established herself as a preternaturally gifted young storyteller on her 2008 EP “The Confiscation” and 2009’s LP “Songs in the Night.”

Less than 14 months after the release of her widely praised full-length debut, Crain, 23, can be found focusing less on weaving yarns out of contrasting strands of darkness and light and more on channeling raw emotions into musical form. The 11 tracks on “You (Understood),” due…

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