Dalalapalooza Live Music Concert
August 30 – 31 | 6 PM – 10 PM | One Fire Field
Join us Friday and Saturday night at One Fire Field for a great variety of folk, bluegrass, country, rock and pop music, as talented musicians bring everyday stories to life. From local gems to national acts, music lovers can enjoy six performances over two fantastic evenings at Dalalapalooza. Grab your blankets and lawn chairs, and unwind under the starlit sky.
Dalalapalooza is more than just a concert. It represents good and strong medicine. “Dalala” in Cherokee translates to “woodpecker,” considered by many to be a cultural messenger and a warrior.
Agalisiga (Big Chuj) Mackey
Friday, August 30, 2024 | 6 – 7 PM
Agalisiga “Chuj” Mackey is a Cherokee guitarist/musician and singer-songwriter. Chuj grew up on a creek bank in the small traditional Cherokee community of Kenwood. He then moved to Tahlequah, the Cherokee Nation capital, to learn the Cherokee language at the Cherokee Immersion Charter School. Chuj took part in many traditional ceremonies growing up — ceremonial songs being the foundation of his voice, which he carries with him in creating contemporary country-folk and blues music in the Cherokee language.
Chuj is inspired by artists like Jimmy Rodgers, R.L. Burnside and Merle Haggard. He has performed at Cherokee National Holiday, the grand opening of the Bob Dylan Center, and the Anvdvnelisgi album concert in Cherokee, North Carolina. In addition to his artistic work, Chuj is a graduate of the Cherokee Language Master Apprenticeship program, a music educator and a father. He plans to release his first full-length album in summer 2024.
Klondike5 String Band
Friday, August 30, 2024 | 7 – 8 PM
klondike5 String Band is a lively old-time string band hailing from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Their music is a delightful blend of folk, bluegrass, and traditional tunes that’ll have you tapping your toes and clapping your hands.
klondike5 String Band has been entertaining audiences for many years. Their talented musicians give spirited performances that feature fiddles, banjos, guitars, and other stringed instruments, creating an authentic, foot-stomping sound.
Whether they’re playing at local festivals, community events, or intimate venues, klondike5 String Band brings infectious energy and a love for their craft. Their repertoire includes original compositions and beloved classics, celebrating the rich musical heritage of their region.
Sister Stone
Friday, August 30, 2024 | 8 – 10 PM
Sister Stone performs to fight day-to-day stress. Angela Bowden, singer and mandolin/fiddle player, mentions the band is about friendship and the love of music.
“We’ve really gotten close over the last year and a half we’ve been together,” said Bowden. “I’ve played in several bands over the years, and this is, honestly, the best. I wouldn’t want it any different.”
Bowden said it was difficult to get the group together because of their everyday lives, so she booked the band’s first gig at the Fort Gibson Corn Festival before they were ever established.
Shannon George, singer and guitarist, shares their style: music from Fleetwood Mac to REM to country.
Dixie LaRue, backup singer and percussionist, enjoys what the band has in common, with each member having daughters who look up to them. LaRue said the group is working on some original music that will be released at a to-be-determined date.
Amber Watson & Friends
Saturday, August 31, 2024 | 6 – 7 PM
Amber Watson is an indie singer-songwriter from Cushing, Oklahoma, where she began her musical journey singing harmonies with her twin sister in the backseat of her mother’s 1985 Ford Crown Victoria. For the past decade, Amber has made a name for herself as a fixture in RC and the Ambers, a red-dirt country band, selling out venues like the historic Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Branching out as a solo artist, Amber writes and performs at local hotspots. Her style blends unpretentious lyricism with pure, raw emotion through captivating, powerhouse vocals. Her influences span multiple genres, reflecting a love for all styles of music.
Amber surrounds herself with musicians who inspire and challenge her. “Music is how I communicate. It’s my mood, my adrenaline rush, my good days, and my bad days,” she says. “What inspires me about music is everything. It’s a big part of who I am.”
Cody Brewer
Saturday, August 31, 2024 | 7 – 8:30 PM
Born near the riverbanks of Leonard, Oklahoma and raised across the sweeping plains, Cody Brewer comes by his Americana, folk and bluegrass roots honestly. The inspiration and heart of his music is deeply informed by his surroundings, family and his life experiences.
Coming of age racing four-wheelers across sod farms and foraging morels near the river, his songwriting is shaped by his upbringing. From life’s trials and tribulations to the power and joy of nature and traveling, his songs explore lived experiences and deep emotions that fill our days.
Inspired by the songwriting of Jeff Tweedy, Bob Dylan and Blake Mills, he pays homage by documenting his point of view and the duality of this moment in time.
“Each of my songs marks a period in my life, a piece of my journey that I want to place a stamp on. I hope that it resonates in a moving way.”
King Cabbage Brass Band
Saturday, August 31, 2024 | 8:30 – 10 PM
“King Cabbage Brass Band is a New Orleans inspired brass band finding its own sound in Tulsa, OK. Since arriving on the music scene, KCBB has taken the region by storm with its infectious blend of classic brass band tunes, modern covers, and original music. Their sound fuses the popular New Orleans brass band style with an eclectic blend of pop, R&B, hip-hop, and funk. Typical performances include renditions of recent favorites by artists like Beyoncé, Outkast, Justin Timberlake, and Rage Against the Machine, as well as their own spin on the brass band standards of NOLA. KCBB is on a mission to bring people together, party, and forget their problems through joyful music!”
-Julie Watson, Tulsa People Magazine
Join us this year for a great variety of folk, bluegrass, country, rock and pop music, as talented musicians bring everyday stories to life. Dalalapalooza is more than just a concert. It represents good and strong medicine. “Dalala” in Cherokee translates to “woodpecker,” considered by many to be a cultural messenger and a warrior.
From local gems to national acts, music lovers can enjoy six performances at Dalalapalooza. Grab your blankets and lawn chairs, and unwind under the starlit sky.
