JD McPherson

Named as an “artist you should know” in 2011 by NPR, Tulsa-area singer-songwriter JD McPherson makes his Rounder Records debut today with the release of “Signs and Signifiers,” “a rockin’, bluesy, forward-thinking album that subtly breaks the conventions of most vintage rock projects.” (All Music Guide). Known for energetic live shows, McPherson and his band will kick off his U.S. tour in support of “Signs and Signifiers” in New York City this week with two shows. Other stops along the tour are planned for Boston, Chicago and a …

All-American Rejects (AP)

Interscope Records recording artists The All-American Rejects, who have Stillwater roots, released Monday their fourth studio album, “Kids in the Street,” the follow-up to their gold-certified 2008 album “When The World Comes Down.”

The albums’ first single, “Beekeeper’s Daughter,” along with the rest of the tracks on “Kids In The Street,” was produced by Grammy-nominated producer Greg Wells, who is known for his work with Adele, Katy Perry, and OneRepublic, among many others. Billboard called the single “a fun and memorable romp that brings out the best …

Sony Masterworks has announced the release of “Yanni: Live at El Morro, Puerto Rico” on April 17. The CD and DVD are captured from Yanni’s two sold-out shows, which marked the first ever performances at the historic UNESCO heritage site.

Yanni’s 20-year-old dream to perform at the beautiful 16th-century Castillo San Felipe Del Morro in San Juan, Puerto Rico, became a reality last December when he performed and filmed two sold-out concerts in HD and 5.1 Dolby Digital surround sound for international and U.S. broadcast on PBS. The performance at …

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The Chieftains, the world’s most celebrated traditional Irish band, mark their 50th anniversary with today’s release of their new album “Voice of Ages,” featuring collaborations with a wide array of musicians, including Tishomingo resident Miranda Lambert’s all-girl trio Pistol Annies.

Produced by Paddy Moloney and T Bone Burnett, “Voices of Ages” features The Chieftains teaming with stars from the worlds of indie-rock (Bon Iver, The Decemberists, The Low Anthem), country and Americana (The Civil Wars, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Punch Brothers), Irish and Scottish folk (Imelda …

From Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman. To read my interview with “Twilight: Breaking Dawn” director Bill Condon, click here.

Target, Walmart hosting “Twilight: Breaking Dawn” release parties

Forget vampires vs. werewolves: Friday night’s anticipated DVD release of “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn — Part 1” is setting up an epic battle between big-box giants Target and Walmart.

“Breaking Dawn — Part 1” drops on DVD and Blu-ray at the stroke of midnight Saturday, with release parties planned Friday night (tonight) at Walmart and Target locations across the country, …

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Today’s featured event:

Take your kids to see life-size versions of four-time Piston Cup Champion Lightning McQueen, his best friend Mater and savvy British spy Finn McMissile when the “Cars 2: Agents on a Mission” multi-city tour comes to Oklahoma City from 2 to 6 p.m. today at Quail Springs Mall, 2501 W Memorial.

Pixar fans can take part in a variety…

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Wayman Tisdale “The Wayman Tisdale Story” (Rendezvous Music/Mack Avenue Records)

Basketball made him a star, but the late Wayman Tisdale considered music his first love.

Fans who only remember his All-American days at the University of Oklahoma or pro hoops career with the Indiana Pacers, Sacramento Kings and Phoenix Suns will be able to hear Tisdale’s love for and skill as a bass guitarist on the soundtrack to “The Wayman Tisdale Story,” a new documentary about…

“The Wayman Tisdale Story,” a feature-length documentary that offers a detailed account of the life of the Oklahoma basketball star and jazz musician, is set for free public screenings in select markets, including Tulsa, Muskogee and Norman.

Check out the movie’s trailer in this Wednesday Video Spotlight.

Told through his own words, “The Wayman Tisdale Story” journeys through Tisdale’s life from his childhood as a preacher’s son to his battle with cancer. A story of human courage in the face of adversity, the documentary will air on NBA TV…

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From Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman. A copy of this DVD is being given away today at www.facebook.com/BrandyBAMMcDonnell. To read my new column on Taylor Swift, click here.

“Taylor Swift: Journey to Fearless”

Taylor Swift’s legions of diehard fans can get both…