Some of these places you would never think of as a music venue. Each week I hope to provide a little more information than just hours of operation. Hopefully some of you will get out of your comfort zone and try some of these places! Let me know along the way if there is any place you would like more information about and I will see if I can get something for you.

June 28th

Red Rock Canyon Grill
9221 Lake Hefner Parkway
Oklahoma City, OK 73120
Phone: 405-749-1995
Fax: 405-749-2556
redrock.okc@sbcglobal.net

Hours:
M-Th 5pm - 10pm (Bar opens at 4pm)
Fri 5pm - 11pm (Bar opens at 4pm)
Sat 4pm - 11pm
Sun 10:30am - 9pm

For a current band lineup visit
Red Rock Canyon Grill - OKC Live (http://www.okclive.com/redrockcanyongrill)

At Redrock, you'll enjoy a fresh combination of Southwest and American cuisine served in a casual, energetic atmosphere.

Redrock is a very elegant restaurant located on Lake Hefner. Dining inside you will find a very romantic atmosphere with an open grill and low lights. During the summer they open up the patio outside and provide free music on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. Usually the Thursday night music is a full band with upbeat energy. Friday and Saturday normally are more low key acoustic sets.

This is a more casual atmosphere. There are tables you will be seated at, just as you would inside the restaurant if you would like to dine. There are also patio chairs and tables you can help yourself to. Service isn't provided to these, but there is an outdoor bar so you can easily get a drink. There are also built in benches within the walls, so plenty of seating is available.

Outside you would be comfortable in business, evening, or casual attire.

All ages are welcome. You will find a range of ages, but the energy is very low key so you would be perfectly comfortable on a date, with family, or with a group of friends.

"Our live bands are the best in OKC and with no cover it allows all of our guests to enjoy great quality music with the unique backdrop for each band. We like to start the bands at 6:30 pm so people that dine with us or just like to listen and have a few cocktails at our patio bar will have a great place to go and not have to stay out late to enjoy great fun and music. We take great pride in our service standards and food. We take it to the next level with the best bands we can find. Together it creates a fun and electric atmosphere that you can get nowhere else in OKC." - Brian Thomson, General Manager

Some of their signature items include Pablano, calamari, rotisserie chicken, wood fire beef tenderloin, skillet cornbread, and fresh Atlantic salmon. They have daily features which include Canyon cut steaks and fresh fish of the day. They also have an upscale extensive wine list.

For a full menu or directions visit their website -Welcome to Redrock Canyon Grill (http://www.redrockcanyongrill.com)

Live music will not be cancelled tonight! Aaron is still playing, he'll just be moved under the covered area with us.

July 5th

Bora Bora Le Club
2415 N Walker
Okc, OK 73103
405-557-1105
www.myspace.com/boraboraleclub (http://www.myspace.com/boraboraleclub)

21 to enter

To get to Bora Bora turn North on Walker off NW 23rd Street. It looks tiny on the outside, but they have remodeled everything on the inside and it looks great. There is plenty of room, a couple of pool tables, a big dance floor, and upstairs there are a couple of quaint rooms.

Every Wednesday is Bands-n-Babes night. Live local bands perform and they have sexy background dancers. $5.00 cover. Doors open at 7pm. Every first Thursday of the month they have the Rickey Shaws Comedy Show w/headliners from BET's Comic View. $10.00 cover. Doors open at 7pm. Live bands every Friday and Saturday, cover will vary. Doors open at 7pm, bands start at 9pm. Every Sunday it's The Real Deal. Free food with paid cover and a lingerie show. Doors open at 8pm.

Drink Specials:
$3 mini-jager bombs
$12 domestic buckets - 6 bottles
And every night at 11pm they give away free shots straight into the mouth for tips.

Upcoming schedule:
July 6th All Male Review for the ladies
July 7th 2am/Aranda
July 13th Bands-n-Babes
July 20th System Overload
July 21st Sweet Action
July 27th TMT
July 28th OIT by Budweiser
Aug 4th Sweet Action
Aug 10th Aberrant
Aug 11th Spunn
Aug 17th System Overload

"Live music has a huge role in our business. I love all kinds of rock, pop, etc. " Natacha - owner

This is really inspiring me to get out and check out some local talent.. thanks for your suggestions!

I'm actually learning a lot myself - who knew Bora Bora gave away free shots?? And what about that all male review? I didn't know about that! sounds interesting. hehe.

July 12th

Tapwerks

TapWerks Ale House & Café
121 E Sheridan Ave
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73104
Phone: (405)319-9599

Hours:
11am – 2am Seven days a week
Kitchen is open from 11am to 10pm Sunday through Thursday
And stays open until midnight on Friday and Saturday

No dress code.
The downstairs is nonsmoking and the upstairs is smoking.
All major credit cards accepted.

Happy Hour is from 4pm – 7pm M-F
Late Happy Hour is from 11pm – 2am
$1 off all domestic beers

They run a new special about once a month.
This month’s special is Boulevard Irish Ale (5% alc) for $3

On the food side they have a full menu with signature items such as the bratwurst with an Oktoberfest beer and a brown mustard cream sauce, their famous fish and chips, and loaded nachos with Dos Equis marinated jalepenos.

Every Thursday night they have Guitar Hero set up so you can go and battle other players.

“We are one of the few bars in the Bricktown area that carry live music. People love to come in and have a great beer and listen to the local bands. Stop by TapWerks and try one of our 108 different draft beers or one of our 80 different bottled choices. We are a relaxed atmosphere where you can enjoy great beer, great food, and great service.” – Jeremy Witzke, manager

Last time I was there they told me it was for sale. Anyone know any more about it?

When was this Misty and do you remember who told you that? Jeremy didn't mention it, but I can call him and find out. I'm sure he's looking at this already and we will get an answer soon!

It's been a while. One of the bartenders told me. I don't believe they own the building so it was the business, not the building, that was for sale.

While we are on the topic of Tapwerks...Hit The Flying Saucer in Addison several times while on business in Dallas...Awesome place with a similar beer count as Tapwerks

Big difference is the saucer runs nightly specials...Monday night they have like $2.50 pints on nearly all beer (Packed)....Wednesday night they highlight a beer (Was Newcastle when I was there) for $2.50 and they throw in the branded pint glass with every single Newcastle you buy for a nominal charge (Packed)

Point is...We wondered why Tap Werks doesn't run specials like this...Why the happy hour is only like a buck off domestics...Doesn't make sense cause none of us go to places like Tapwerks for the domestic beer

Haven't been in a while so it may have changed

I know, the Gingerman in Austin does the same thing. Domestic beer=gross. I haven't been anywhere here yet that has a happy hour that knocked my socks off. I used to do happy hour several times in week in TX. Oh well, now my money just gets spent at Byron's.

I know, the Gingerman in Austin does the same thing. Domestic beer=gross. I haven't been anywhere here yet that has a happy hour that knocked my socks off. I used to do happy hour several times in week in TX. Oh well, now my money just gets spent at Byron's.

Belle Isle has a decent one Misty...Hit it last night for happy hour and I think it lasts til 7....Had around 6 or 7 of their beers and a burger for $22

But you are right....Not too many good happy hour spots in the city

Sorry to derail the topic kmf!

I believe that Jeremy is or works for new owner, heard it just sold the other day when he was at the Bricktown Assoc. meeting.

I am pretty sure that under ABLE Commission rules, bars and restaurants are not able to offer happy hour specials on strong beer or liquor. That's why everyone offers domestic (3.2) beer for HH.

Love the Gingerman in Dallas, never been in Austin. Also love old-fashioned two-for-one happy hour...those were the good ol' days!

You aren't derailing at all - I'm happy it's being discussed.
Belle Isle will be another featured venue sometime soon.
I think Tapwerks focuses more on a monthly special because they don't have a lot of the same kind of clientele as the other bars mentioned above. But maybe they will take this into consideration and change a few things. Tell them you want more non-domestic specials. That's what they are known for so they should "flaunt" it.

I believe that Jeremy is or works for new owner, heard it just sold the other day when he was at the Bricktown Assoc. meeting.

I am pretty sure that under ABLE Commission rules, bars and restaurants are not able to offer happy hour specials on strong beer or liquor. That's why everyone offers domestic (3.2) beer for HH.

Love the Gingerman in Dallas, never been in Austin. Also love old-fashioned two-for-one happy hour...those were the good ol' days!

That would make sense. Good old Able Commission.

I believe that Jeremy is or works for new owner, heard it just sold the other day when he was at the Bricktown Assoc. meeting.

I am pretty sure that under ABLE Commission rules, bars and restaurants are not able to offer happy hour specials on strong beer or liquor. That's why everyone offers domestic (3.2) beer for HH.

Love the Gingerman in Dallas, never been in Austin. Also love old-fashioned two-for-one happy hour...those were the good ol' days!

Well hell, no wonder I can't find a good happy hour! I'd forgotten about this. Man, I really wish I would have remembered some of these things before I moved back here. Just kidding, I do love OKC and have high hopes that some of these ridiculous rules will be changed in my lifetime.

I believe that Jeremy is or works for new owner, heard it just sold the other day when he was at the Bricktown Assoc. meeting.

I am pretty sure that under ABLE Commission rules, bars and restaurants are not able to offer happy hour specials on strong beer or liquor. That's why everyone offers domestic (3.2) beer for HH.

Love the Gingerman in Dallas, never been in Austin. Also love old-fashioned two-for-one happy hour...those were the good ol' days!

Gotcha...Thanks for the explanation....More good old Oklahoma laws designed to help us all make smarter decisions

Cue the banjo music

Misty - completely off topic, do you know a band from Austin called j.price?

Never heard of them, sorry.

But I do like me some Spoon

Guy at work told me about them and I like a lot of their songs

Look to be playing at the HOB in Dallas later this year

Ever seen them live Misty?

Yes, they are great. There's so much good music out of Austin.

haha. I just got that - poor misty has been going all over town trying to find specials on something the funhaters of oklahoma won't allow. that just sucks. well, at least now you know. like you said, you can have happy hour at home with supplies from our good friend byron, then come out and be social later.

LOL, I just thought all the bar owners were a bunch of cheap bastards that wouldn't lose a buck on a jack and coke. DUH!

Hey everyone sorry it took me a bit to answer back to this thread....

I'll start with the basics, I am Jeremy, my wife and I purchased TapWerks from Scott on May 1st. We still have the same basic concept, lots of choices of great beer and a relaxed atmosphere. We are just cleaning things up a bit and increasing the service.

On the drink specials.......Good Ole ABLE won't let us run any kind of special on anything higher then 3.2 unless we run it for longer than a week. Which kinda stinks for us because anytime we run a special it sells out pretty quick and the distributors have a hard time keeping up. We are starting to run specials once a month on new beers that come into the market to help them get their name out there.

Tonight we are having live rock karaoke with MetalNutz its a blast. So if you get a chance come on it and enjoy the show

Hey everyone sorry it took me a bit to answer back to this thread....

I'll start with the basics, I am Jeremy, my wife and I purchased TapWerks from Scott on May 1st. We still have the same basic concept, lots of choices of great beer and a relaxed atmosphere. We are just cleaning things up a bit and increasing the service.

On the drink specials.......Good Ole ABLE won't let us run any kind of special on anything higher then 3.2 unless we run it for longer than a week. Which kinda stinks for us because anytime we run a special it sells out pretty quick and the distributors have a hard time keeping up. We are starting to run specials once a month on new beers that come into the market to help them get their name out there.

Tonight we are having live rock karaoke with MetalNutz its a blast. So if you get a chance come on it and enjoy the show

Hey thanks for the response Jeremy! I'll see you tomorrow night.
And thanks - your wording in the last sentence brought tears to my eyes from laughter. I think you meant to say come on IN...:LolLolLol :Smiley051

Hey everyone sorry it took me a bit to answer back to this thread....


On the drink specials.......Good Ole ABLE won't let us run any kind of special on anything higher then 3.2 unless we run it for longer than a week. Which kinda stinks for us because anytime we run a special it sells out pretty quick and the distributors have a hard time keeping up. We are starting to run specials once a month on new beers that come into the market to help them get their name out there.


How about happy hour prices on mexican beer (Dos XX, Corona) every day? Shouldn't run out of that right? Plus, Dos XX is my fav. I say $2 mexican beers every day for happy hour!!!!!!!

ummmm yeah I totally meant come on in........I guess i should watch what i type a little closer eh?.......oooops

Mexican beers eh? that is something that we could think about we have also toyed with the idea of half prices Appetizers.

Good luck Jeremy...Yeah anything you can do with specials up there would help...Wife isn't real thrilled with laying down around $80 for the two of us to drink beer for a few hours

Me neither really, but as a guy I think it's well worth it to sacrifice some extra money for the good stuff!

Well I guess after Jeremy's grand feature and participation on Tapwerks the other venues felt threatened because I haven't received any more responses from those that wanted to participate. Sooooo....this week I chose to feature a venue that just closed it's doors. They did this without much notice, not sure exactly what's going on but they are supposedly returning according to their website. Maybe one of you have more info. This is a big problem guys. Venues come and go quickly in this town and it hurts the entire local music scene. Music will never go away, we need to figure out how to embrace it and make it benefit this city.
At least they are still supporting local artists and say they have future plans.

Anyway, there's my daily rant. If I don't hear from any other venues..you will get my personal opinionated review from now on. Now, here is this week's (closed) venue:

Blue Moon

"BLUE MOON HAS TEMPORARILY CLOSED HER DOORS.
WE DEEPLY THANK ALL THOSE WHO SUPPORT THE MOON AND THOSE WHO CONTINUE TO SUPPORT INDEPENDENT ARTISTS!

Entering a new Phase, The Moon is in a process of reorganization to reopen in a new location in early 2008 & continue to bring excellent independent music and visual art to Oklahoma City...stay tuned!*We will keep you informed as to the reopening date and new location.

In the meantime, please continue to support our awesome Indy Artists! Buy their MUSIC!! And keep checking in here.... You'll continue to find links to Blue Moon Artists' websites, and samples of their music on our Blue Moon Radio Player! (click above to listen)*ALSO, view the Video archives of Live Shows from The Moon on YouTube (click above to watch)"
- from their website

http://www.bluemoononpaseo.com/

and btw - we had a great time Saturday night Jeremy! The staff was great and we had a good crowd for the band. A little crazy after the White Trash Bash crowd got there, lol, but a good time was had indeed. Sorry I missed you and your wife - we'll meet next time!

Sorry we missed ya.......

We have Ocean playing tonight. They do an excellent job of covering everything from 80's pop to Justin Timberlake and Madonna.

We will be here all evening!!!!!!