Concerts and Live Music

July 03, 2009 12:01 pm

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DAVID BALL, country traditionalist, in concert, 6 and 9 p.m. Friday, The Roxy Theater. His hits include “Riding with Private Malone” in 2001 and “Thinkin’ Problem” in 1989. Tickets: $15 available at Muskogee Civic Center or at the door.

GOSPEL SINGING AND OPEN MIC, 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Grace Baptist Church, 1201 Harris St. Pastor: Justin Voigt. Everyone welcome.

MUSKOGEE COUNTY GOSPEL SINGING CONVENTION, 1:30 p.m. Sunday, first Sundays, except October; Greenleaf Apartments, 715 S. York St. Information: Zane and Linda Harding, 733-4259; or Charles and Fay Learned, 683-4230.

GOSPEL SINGING, 6 p.m. July 11, instead of the first Saturday this month, Okay Community Center in Okay. Musicians/singers will be A New Direction, Winds of Change, Lighthouse Assembly of God Praise and Worship Team. Dinner served. It’s free but donations are welcome.

MONTHLY SINGING, 7 p.m. July 17, third Friday, Keefeton Assembly of God. Everyone is welcome. Information: Pastor Shawn Miller, 681-7554.

WELCOME HOME CONCERT with Leo Perez, now an employee for the Veterans Administration, who wrote “Welcome Home Soldier” for Suavecito Sound Band. The band will debut the song at the Welcome Home concert from 6 to 9 p.m. July 18, Centennial Park, 1028 E. Sixth St., in Tulsa. A special tribute to the Vietnam veterans will be included. Information: 850-0885 or suavecitosoundtulsa@gmail.com.

SATURDAY NIGHT SPOTLIGHT LIVE, 7 p.m. July 18, third Saturday, The Roxy theater, downtown, 220 W. Okmulgee Ave. Doors open, 6 p.m. Cost: $5, adults; and free, children 12 and under. Information: Michael Anthamatten, 616-5003.

DAVID BALL, country traditionalist, in concert featuring guitarist Troy Cook Jr., 7:30 p.m. July 24, Crescent Valley Jamboree, 12079 Highway 62 between Muskogee and Tahlequah. His hits include “Riding with Private Malone” in 2001 and “Thinkin’ Problem” in 1989. Tickets: $10 available at the door.

GREEN COUNTRY JAM, 7 p.m. July 25, fourth Saturday of each month, Wagoner Civic Center Theater, Oklahoma 51 or U.S. 69, Wagoner. Free. Music is classic country, bluegrass and country gospel featuring Oklahoma Express Band. Information: Elmer or Sandy Shepherd, 485-4661, or 557-8524.

LYNYRD SKYNYRD LIVE, 8 p.m. Aug. 15, SpiritBank Event Center, Tulsa. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets: $45 and on sale at 10 a.m. today from one of the outlet locations, or Indigo Joes, 10438 South 86th East Ave., Suite 102, Tulsa. Information: www.lynyrdskynyrd.com or 369-9360.

JOHN LEGEND WITH GUEST INDIA ARIE and Vaughn Anthony, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 24, SpiritBank Event Center, Tulsa. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $49.50 and $35. Information: www.johnlegend.com, www.indiaarie.com or www.myspace.com/vaughnanthony1 or call 369-9360.

TAYLOR SWIFT with Kellie Pickler and Gloriana, Sept. 27, BOK Center in Tulsa. Tickets are $51.50, $41.50 and $22 and are available online at www.bokcenter.com, area Reasor’s and Homeland stores, Arby’s Box Office or by calling 1-866-7-BOKCTR.