Tower Theatre announces Live [Stream] from Ponyboy, a realtime broadcast from the Uptown 23rd Street bar featuring musical performances from Oklahoma artists. The event was created to support the local music community and to provide social connection in response to mass suspension of public gatherings, restaurants and bar service. The first performance will be live-streamed tonight, March 19.
Performance lineup:
- Jabee – March 19
- Carter Sampson Trio – March 20
- Tyson Meade – March 21
- Greyson Chance – March 22
- Husbands – March 26
- Twiggs – March 27
- Carte Blanche DJs – March 28
- Mallory Eagle – March 29
The one hour shows will be broadcast live across Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, Vimeo and Twitch at 8:00 p.m. thanks to Mostly Harmless Media. Streaming concerts will be closed to the public in keeping with CDC guidelines. The show will include a 45-minute performance and short interview with Chad Whitehead, Patchwork Presents Talent Buyer and Tower Theatre Operating Partner.
“This is a really challenging time for artists and the music industry,” said Whitehead. “Tower and Ponyboy will be back soon, but we wanted to do something creative that helps artists while we wait to reopen.”
“As soon as we saw this announcement, our team immediately responded to support Tower Theatre’s innovative efforts to live-stream music performances at a popular Oklahoma City venue,” said Oklahoma Film + Music Office Director, Tava Maloy Sofsky. “In times like these, we must focus on the positive and I am hopeful that our local talent will garner increased exposure through the multiple live-stream platforms, which may raise up new fans around the state, country and even world!”
Live [Stream] from Ponyboy shirts, designed by Motif Creative, can be purchased at towertheatreokc.com. Proceeds help produce the events while Ponyboy is temporarily closed. Stay tuned for additional performances coming up.
Tower Theatre is an independently owned music and movie venue located at 425 NW 23rd Street in the Uptown 23rd District in Oklahoma City. For more information about Tower Theatre and Ponyboy visit towertheatreokc.com.
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About Oklahoma Film + Music Office:
Created in 1979, the Oklahoma Film + Music Office (OF+MO) strives to share all that Oklahoma has to offer by welcoming filmmakers and music professionals to the state and by creating a network of support to develop Oklahoma’s film and music industries. For more information about the Oklahoma Film Enhancement Rebate Program or the Oklahoma Film + Music Office please visit okfilmmusic.org.