Criterion Concert Hall

[Pete]

Only have about a month before their first show:

[TheTravellers]

I think someone asked somewhere if the Gregg Allman show would have seats, and yes, it's reserved seating (not going, just heard it from someone).

[Harbinger]

I know we are getting announcements of a few artists coming down the pike for Criterion, but I would like to get a comparison of what type/genres we can expect here vs Tower and Jones Assembly.

[Edgar]

Also posted this in OKCFest thread, but...where is all of this Red Dirt and country that you and Chris keep griping about? Here is a listing of pretty much every major (and most smaller) shows booked in the entire state: Shows

Tulsa has many more shows than OKC (especially before the Criterion comes online), but also has WAY more Red Dirt and Americana or country. Your assertions are completely invalid.

Incidentally - and I love Gregg Allman - but curious why you chose to ask people to support one of the most country-influenced artists currently booked at The Criterion if you hate country so much? Why not support Disclosure or Kirk Franklin?

Allman Brothers are blues inspired. Don't mind good classic country, it's the contemporary variety that sucks. And Red Dirk is everywhere, so worn.

[OSUFan]

it's the contemporary variety that sucks. And Red Dirk is everywhere, so worn.

Man, it sucks you are forced to go to these concerts. I would be upset too if I had to go to concerts where I didn't enjoy the music.

[sooner88]

Glass Animals was announced today for 7/18/16. Another band that is headlining at Red Rocks.

[OkieHornet]

Allman Brothers are blues inspired. Don't mind good classic country, it's the contemporary variety that sucks. And Red Dirk is everywhere, so worn.

you may think contemporary classic sucks, but a good number of people (and their $$$) in this city/state disagree with you. just a recent sampling of artists that have played/are booked at (and more than likely, sold well) chesapeake arena: brantley gilbert, luke bryan, jason aldean, shania twain, miranda lambert, eric church.

[BDP]

I think someone asked somewhere if the Gregg Allman show would have seats, and yes, it's reserved seating (not going, just heard it from someone).

Do you know if it's him on his own or with a band?

[BDP]

Hey look: Windows!

[bradh]

you may think contemporary classic sucks, but a good number of people (and their $$$) in this city/state disagree with you. just a recent sampling of artists that have played/are booked at (and more than likely, sold well) chesapeake arena: brantley gilbert, luke bryan, jason aldean, shania twain, miranda lambert, eric church.

Doesn't mean they are any good (holy **** I'm agreeing with Edgar, WTF is wrong here?)

[OSUFan]

Doesn't mean they are any good (holy **** I'm agreeing with Edgar, WTF is wrong here?)

"Good" is subjective though. I don't really appreciate those acts (except Eric Church) and would never go see them. However, enough people find them good enough to fill up an arena and spend their money in OKC. Good enough for me.

[OkieHornet]

Doesn't mean they are any good (holy **** I'm agreeing with Edgar, WTF is wrong here?)

i never said they were any good.

[TheTravellers]

Do you know if it's him on his own or with a band?

Dunno, sorry, not a fan of him solo, and neither is my brother (who's the one that told me about the seating), so neither of us are going, and hence, not knowing.

[SouthsideSooner]

Do you know if it's him on his own or with a band?

I grabbed a couple of tickets after doing a little research of reviews from recent concerts. Here's one review from Ticketmaster of a concert at Harrahs in N. Carolina last month...

Gregg Allman in Cherokee
Harrah's Cherokee Resort Event Center - Cherokee, NC - Sat, Jan 9, 2016

Posted 01/13/2016

by Nette3OfWhee

Haven't seen Gregg Allman perform since I was at Burt Reynolds Studio in Jupiter Farms, FL back in 1994. When I found out her was performing at Harrah's Casino, I purchased my ticket as soon as they were available online.
Gregg's performance opened with Statesboro Blues. During the concert, Gregg switched between piano and guitar. The brass, drums, keyboard and lead guitarist where phenomenal and complimented well with Gregg's music style. Other songs they played: Soulshine, Queen of Hearts, Whipping Post, Floating Bridge, (my favorite) Melissa, I'm No Angel, Midnight Rider, as well as others. A tribute to Warren Hayes. Only song that he did not play that I was hoping for was Rambling Man, otherwise he played everything I wished for! After all these years, Gregg still has incredible talent and style. A concert to remember!

Favorite moment: When Gregg played Melissa

[Edgar]

Dunno, sorry, not a fan of him solo, and neither is my brother (who's the one that told me about the seating), so neither of us are going, and hence, not knowing.

It's not the multi layered mega jams of an Allman Brothers show, Greg does have an excellent band of course.

[Bellaboo]

Confirmed -



Monday 18 July 2016


Glass Animals


The Criterion Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City, OK, US

[BDP]

Thanks for the info. Sounds like it could be a good show, but I'm beginning to think I might have to actually start budgeting my live music money going forward. Used to be I just went to whatever I was remotely interested in and had the time. That's getting harder to do as these shows pile up.

[Bellaboo]

Thanks for the info. Sounds like it could be a good show, but I'm beginning to think I might have to actually start budgeting my live music money going forward. Used to be I just went to whatever I was remotely interested in and had the time. That's getting harder to do as these shows pile up.

They play Red Rocks right after OKC.

[BDP]

Confirmed -



Monday 18 July 2016


Glass Animals


The Criterion Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City, OK, US

Tickets went on sale today. $25 (before ticketmaster, that is).

[dankrutka]

From Saturday. Gives a nice sense of scale.

[warreng88]

Just announced: Deftones on May 26th... Huge get for them.

[Pete]

Just announced: Deftones on May 26th... Huge get for them.

Oooh...

[warreng88]

Oooh...

Exactly.

[Laramie]

Deftones will be hitting the road soon for a short run of March dates, but the band just announced a new batch of U.S. gigs booked for May.

05/26 – Oklahoma City, Okla. @ Criterion Theater*

Deftones Announce Spring 2016 U.S. Tour

*denotes newly announced show

[dcsooner]

I am an old guy and do not know many of these groups, but this new venue and the infusion of live music to OKC is simply FABULOUS and great to see