OKIE FROM // Perry //

The mightiest fiddle player around for your local Turnpike Troubadours, Kyle Nix and his backing band, the 38s, just released a new album!

Lightning on the Mountain & Other Short Stories is a masterclass in storytelling and lyricism. Love Ennio Morricone classics like “The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly?” You’ll love this album! We encourage you to seek it out because it’s incredible!

We can’t wait to see Kyle Nix & the 38s at PiG Fest 2022! Catch them Sunday, September 11 and click on the link below to find out more!

Recommendations: “Manifesto” // “Lightning on the Mountain”

OKIE FROM // Shawnee //

Haven’t heard of the melody master from Shawnee? No better time than now to dive into a rich and deep discography! With multiple albums and a host of accolades, we couldn’t prouder and more excited for Ms. Crain’s debut at PiG Fest this September 11!

Recommendations: Everyone loves // “Bloomsday” // We’re particularly fond of // “Antiseptic Greeting” // and // “Pastime”

OKIES FROM // Oklahoma City //

Ready to throw those devil horns up?! We sure are and so are the guys from OKC heavy-metal monster Locust Grove! Look for their debut album, “The Battle of Locust” to be here soon! We love these guys as they’re always active in the community and have taken a leading role in showcasing other metal bands at their shows!

Give their website a peak at the “Learn More” button below and don’t miss them Saturday September 10!

Recommendations: // “Monster” // “Sick of It All” //

OKIES FROM // Norman //

The Trippy-Hippy, Wax-Melting, Wizard-Wizzes in the flesh! They have what it takes to melt your face clean off! Their latest album, “Head Pains,” will make you wish you’d listened to them sooner. They’re playing aaaaall kinds of magical shows this year leading up to PiG Fest and have teased some new music, as well!

Make sure to catch them live and be on the lookout for new tunes! Catch Rainbows Are Free September 10!

Recommendations: Get transported with // “Speed God and the Rise of the Motherfuckers from a Place Beyond Hell” // “Shapeshifter” //

OKIES FROM // Tahlequah

One half of the two founding members of Turnpike Troubadours, RC Edwards takes a lead role in band RC & The Ambers.

RC, Amber, JT, Nicholas, and Lance put together one hell of a toe-tapping, grooving, moving, and schmooving album in “Big Country.” Named after THE Bryant Reeves, “Big Country” is all that and a bag of chips!

Check them out at the link below and make sure to catch them Sunday, September 11!

Recommendations: Who doesn’t love an // “Oklahoma Beach Body” // and we’re particularly fond of their beautiful and dreamy version of // “Fall Out of Love” //

OKIES FROM // Oklahoma City //

Oklahoma staples! Find the Wight Lighters and their classic rock and roll sound playing around Oklahoma all the time.

Since 2016, the boys have been killing the game! Their 2021 album, “Rose Colored Glasses,” is absolutely perfect! We are stoked to have them perform at PiG Fest this year, Sunday night, September 11!

Recommendations: Listen to the trifecta of // “Heartstrings” // “Slow” // and // “Kansas City Bound” // *chef’s kiss*

OKIE FROM // Norman //

Many consider seeing Hösty to be an Oklahoma rite of passage. We couldn’t agree more!

Not much can be said about the legend that hasn’t already been said. Be on the lookout for an entire documentary coming out about this Okie legend in the future!

Recommendations: Can we be taken seriously if we don’t recommend the REAL Oklahoma state song? // “Oklahoma Breakdown” // We also thoroughly enjoy // “Only Takes Two” //

OKIES FROM // Norman //

Have you heard?? The best (and we don’t think we’re exaggerating here) ska punk band in Oklahoma is coming to the PiG!

While finishing up their third full-length album, the boys have been steadily touring and rocking asses from coast to coast! Can’t wait to have their high energy rock blasting from the speakers this Saturday, September 11!

Recommendations: // “Joke’s On You” // and // “She Said No” // but we’ve gotten a sneak peak of their latest album and it’s the REAL deal!

OKIE FROM // Enid //

Moving to Oklahoma in 2006, Chloe-Beth is an Okie through and through and it reflects in her beautiful and striking songwriting! We can’t wait to hear her awesome voice at PiG Fest this September!

Make sure to see her play around OKC before then! Her performance is enchanting!

Recommendations: We love her latest single // “Be Alright” // and her entire album with another PiG Fest performer, Chris Blevins!

OKIE FROM // Henryetta //

Being a Horton Records artist, Chris Blevins calls Tulsa his home base. His raspy and powerful vocals contribute to his forceful lyrics! The comparisons are plenty and impressive! Steve Earle and Hayes Carll are among a few.

Listen to his poignant lyrics and imagery and catch Chris at The Mercury Lounge whenever you can!

Recommendations: Once again, Chris and Chloe-Beth’s album, // “Grief, Love & other Gifts” // is absolutely phenomenal! Grab it and listen wherever you can!

OKIES FROM // Somewhere behind the Cleveland County Line //

Looking for Red Dirt? Look somewhere else. We’re so pumped for Scott’s version of rowdy Oklahoma jams to visit the PiG this year.

“Castle Rock” is Scott and Heat’s latest album and brings the thunder! We love everything about it! You can find Jason Scott and his band playing everywhere and anywhere around OKC, Texas, and really all over!

Recommendations: We have to shout out // “Cleveland County Line” // and // “Quittin’ Time” // Both are absolutely perfect.

OKIE FROM // Luther //

Playing over 200 shows a year, the Queen of Oklahoma is one of the best around! With a deep discography and plenty of great interviews out there (we’re particularly fond of her Play it Loud episode), you can always find something incredible from the one and only Carter Sampson!

Come check her out Saturday!

Recommendations: // “Queen of Oklahoma” // is just as wonderful as it sounds! We love // “There’s Always Next Year” // and // “Wilder Side” // too!

OKIE FROM // Tulsa //

Ready to get groovy? Ready to get dirty and bluesy? You’ve come to the right show. Seth Lee Jones released his latest album “Flahead” to critical acclaim and we gotta say it’s an absolute barn burner.

Along with Chris Blevins, Seth is on Tulsa label Horton Records. They do amazing things for Tulsa music and you should definitely check them out here! If you’re interested in tight grooves and harmonizing guitar and vocals, Seth Lee Jones is your guy.

Recommendations: Seth’s version of the city anthem // “Tulsa Time” // is hot-take alert probably our favorite version! Add // “Moving Me Way Too Fast” // to your morning drive and see if you don’t go 95 the whole way there. We warned ya!

OKIE FROM // Stillwater //

With personal ties to the founders and spirit of Red Dirt itself, there’s no one else we’d rather have repping Stilly.

At times personable, other times powerfully intimate, and other times raunchy, Tequila Kim manages to strike a perfect balance between the three. Be on the lookout for one of her many shows she’s always playing around the state, keep an ear out for her future podcast endeavors, and buy her a shot next time you're out and about!

Recommendations: We love her acoustic, sing-along version of // “Hey Ya” //. While she doesn’t have much in the way of released music right now, her live show more than makes up for it! Guess you’ll have to go catch her live.

OKIE FROM // Oklahoma City //

The Master of the Mental Mondaze showcase himself will be at PiG Fest 2022! The Make Oklahoma Weirder founder has helped to shed light on countless acts that would otherwise not necessarily receive the attention they deserve.

Releasing his album “OnlyFish” in the latter half of last year, Jarvix can be found playing it and his other albums from his broad discography around OKC with his looper pedals!

Recommendations: It’s only right that we shout out // “The Running of the Pigs” // in honor of PiG Fest. We dig // “Happy As a Clam” // and // “You Armored Searobin, You” // ,too!

OKIES FROM // The dark corner of a recording studio somewhere //

A true engima! This is one of two debuts we’ll have at PiG Fest 2022. Formed from the ashes of Stanley Hotel and Magna Contra, Repair Man is a 3-piece tone momma. Watch out, folks. She may bite

Recommendations: None yet. Although we’d bet there will be more than a few after their performance.

OKIE FROM // The Very Moon and Stars Itself //

Aaron Hale is the ultimate heart-on-his-sleeve musical warrior. We couldn’t be prouder and more excited to have someone as powerful and emotionally moving at PiG Fest.

Catch him at festivals around the nation and make sure to catch his partner’s yoga set while he provides backing ambiance. Then go see him at his set!

Recommendations: Hale is a proud member of the Cherokee and many of his beautiful songs reflect that. We can’t get enough of // “Waya Adisi (Running Wolf)” // and // “Peace Will Come” //. Both have beautiful messages.

OKIES FROM // Chandler (well Elexa has very strong ties to it anyways) //

Beauty, brawn, brains, and DRIVE! We couldn’t agree more. Made up of some absolute monster musicians including Elexa Dawson, Betsey Mae, Jenna Rae, and Patti Steel. Songwriting and storytelling masters!

Make sure to keep up with their socials linked below so you know where they’ll be and catch them in the flesh!

Recommendations: Being relatively new, we don’t have much in the way of original music to share. But each of these artists in the group have some absolutely killer tunes they can showcase. Check them each out!

OKIE FROM // Bethany //

Well, you couldn’t quite catch Dolly Parton live and you’re bummed. Don’t be! We have the next best thing right here!

Love rhinestones, cowboy boots, and a beautiful sense of melancholic storytelling? Katilee is your girl!

Recommendations: Follow that link below to her SoundCloud where you can find all of her released tracks including our favorite // “Tell Me” // and another great one // “Rodeo Sweetheart” //

OKIES FROM // The blackest depths of Hell //

While the old Möses & the Løng Legged Emüs has come and gone, a new phoenix shall rise from the ashes!

The 2nd debut at PiG Fest 2022 is these guys. The old shall be overtaken and the new will rise above the rest. Keep your eyes peeled and your ears open for the next big thing.

OKIE FROM // Ardmore //

Somewhere between Jim Croce and Evan Felker lies Daniel Card. With a powerful and raspy voice, he’ll take you to places. We love Daniel and know he’ll deliver another one of his classic powerhouse performances.

Recommendations: He’s got plans to release an entire album in the near future, but we love his already released singles linked below! Those include the magnificent // “Open My Window” // and poignant // “Black White & Greenwood” //

OKIE FROM // Shawnee //

That’s right folks! The cage fighter fighter will be at the PiG this September. Being a part of the Outsiders Production crew and pursuing his own music career, he’ll know exactly what you need to hear

Recommendations: Check out his EP he’s released with the help of The Nixon’s own Zac Maloy. We dig // “99 Problems but a Horse Ain’t One” // and // “Cage Fighter” //