History:
Straight Shooter is a Country and Red Dirt rock band from Oklahoma ..
They take their name from the expert marksmanship of the members and their commitment to treating everyone with fairness. In the early days they played small clubs until they got a break and landed the house band job at the Cimarron, a country show case originally built by Doc Sevrenson of Tonight Show fame. When the curtain rose, they would start playing with enthusiasm knowing they would entertain as many 1500 people a night with their cover show, humor and original music. Wanda Jackson (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame) was one of many musical icons that enjoyed coming to listen and Wanda even spent some of her birthdays there watching the guys; just like the half million others who came from all over the country every week for seven years.
After releasing a successful CD the band hit the road playing venues all over the Southwestern United States. They are still based out of Oklahoma City and still going strong,
Airplay:
The band's music has made it on charts in over fifty countries. Bud said recently "I just got a royalty check from Spain maybe we should recut the album in Spanish?" One Norman Talk show host plays some cuts from the CD and Al Escbach plays the Beer Song from time to time on the Spots Animal. They have been featured on Twang Town USA out of Nashville, Nitewolf Radio in Wisconsin and Music Spotlight in California. The CD received rave reviews from Linda Fryer, BMI and songwriter, Downeast Records and Deborah Minters, Australia.
The band's original songs are solid and there are more in the box waiting to be released. Cuts from the CD go over so well with live crowds that one local bar owner said that Straight Shooter is the most played CD on the juke box.
The Beer Song:
It all got started when the band played a few cuts written by singer/songwriter Bud at a live gig. Three strangers the band had never met offered to pay for the studio time if they would record their original music. One song in particular, “The Beer Song”, is a story about a group of guys who just came to drink beer became a particular favorite and propelled them to numerous awards and chart success.
Band Quotes: It makes me feel good that ……….
“We have done interviews with radio stations playing our stuff all over Europe “.
“The Oklahoma Country Music Association” and The Oklahoma OPRY asked us to serve house band duties and to back up other talented Oklahoma bands. “
” At a recent concert in Noble for around 2000 people the band played 5 songs not even on their play list including one, we had never done before.”
A Crowd Pleasing Band
Straight Shooter is always willing to pose for pictures or sign a copy of their CD or a poster. They work hard to please and people appreciate their enthusiasm. The band continues touring and writing and performing new music and looks to have a new CD in the near future.
SOMEPAST SHOWS
There is no way we can list all of the private events and weddings but this is a list of public type events over the past couple of years. We try to stay busy! Why not book us and help us out!
Edmond Hafer Park
Midwest City Concert in the Park
Harns Homestead Private Party
Yukon, Ok Yukon Park Concerts
George Town, Caribbean Grand Cayman Caribbean Seven Mile Beach.
Enid Private Party Champlin Mansion
Boots, Bandanas and Barbecue Benefit for Friends of the Mansion
Oklahoma City India Shrine Temple
Oklahoma City Bricktown Hotel and Conference Center Convention
Wewoka Oklahoma Sorghum Festival
OKC, Ok Concerts on the Canal
Comanche Class of '76 Street Dance
OKC Cattle Baron’s Ball OK
Coles Garden Party
Midwest City, Oklahoma Twilight Concert Series Charles J. Johnson Park at Town Center.
Edmond Oklahoma Hafer Park
Yukon Ok Chisholm Trail Park Concert
Elkhart, Kansas Centennial Celebration
Boots, Bandanas and Barbecue Benefit for Friends of the Mansion Governors Mansion.
Oklahoma City, OK Harns Homestead Party
Duncan, Oklahoma 6th Annual “Cruisin the Chisholm Trail Car and Motorcycle Show
Stillwater Arts Festival Stillwater Ok.
Oklahoma City, OK India Shrine Temple Valentines Party
Midwest City, OK Convention at Reed Center
Oklahoma City Country Club for Oklahoma County Medical Group
Ashland, Kansas New Year’s Eve Party
Stephens County Humane Society Yappy Hour
Oklahoma City, OK J. J’s Saloon
Wewoka Oklahoma Sorghum Festival
OU Fraternity Function
Broken Bow OK Casino
Choctaw Casino
Edmond Oklahoma Grand Opening of Private Business
Lawton, OK Cameron University Event Center for 40th Class Reunion
Louie’s On the Lake
Southern Nazarene University Dinner Farmers Market
Blanchard OK Blanchard City Park
Marlow Oklahoma Riley's Place Opening up for David Ball, Benefits for Troops
Oklahoma City, OK Thunder Road House
Edmond Oklahoma Hafer Park
Midwest City Concert in the Park
Erick Oklahoma Street Dance
Boots, Bandanas and Barbecue Benefit for Friends of the Mansion
Bartlesville, Ok Fund Raiser Rogers State University
Tulsa, Oklahoma Akdar Shrine’s Potentate’s Ball
Del City, Oklahoma American Legion 73
Guymon,Ok Macombo Dance Club
KOWA Corporate Party Marriott Renaissance Hotel
Watonga Ok Headline band for Watonga Cheese Festival
Oklahoma City Oklahoma Governors Mansion Fund Raiser Friends of the Mansion
Tulsa Oklahoma Warrior Dash
Midwest City OK Concerts at Town Square
Edmond Oklahoma Mitch Park Amphitheatre Concert
Norman,Ok Mr. Bills Bar and Pub
Edmond,Ok FRG Family Picnic
Hinton OK Sugarcreek Casino
Fletcher Oklahoma Goldskye Resort Opening for Charlie Robison Father of Red Dirt
Yukon Oklahoma Chisholm Trail Park Concert
Gainesville TX The Texas Bull Opening up for The Derailers
Midwest City Concert in the Park
Fletcher, Ok Goldskye Camp Resort Grand Opening up for Lonestar
Oklahoma City Children's Hospital Benefit for Terminally Ill Kids
Boots, Bandanas and Barbecue Benefit for Friends of the Mansion
Medicine Park Oklahoma Wedding Reception at the famous Medicine Park Music Hall
Norman, Oklahoma Norman Music Festival
Norman, Oklahoma Delta Upsilon Calm Before the Storm Event
Choctaw Oklahoma Choctaw Land Run Festival
Mustang Oklahoma Poker Run
Ponca City Oklahoma After Five Lion’s Club
Bartlesville Million Dollar Elm Casino
Hinton OK Sugarcreek Casino
Enid Auditorium Concert Benefit for Shriners
Sand Springs Oklahoma Million Dollar Elm Casino
Keene Energy Party Couch Park, Stillwater, OK
Deer Creek Neighborhood Party
Mitch Park Amphitheatre Concert
Oklahoma City OK Party Oktoberfest
Ft Thunder Harley Davidson Bike Rally
Cattle Barons Ball to Benefit American Cancer Society
Sand Springs Oklahoma Million Dollar Elm Casino
Ft Thunder Harley Davidson Bike Rally
Yukon Oklahoma Chisholm Trail Park Concert
Duncan,OK Summer Fest
Oklahoma Earlywine Park Playing for the troops What an honor!
Comanche Festival
Midwest City Concert in the Park
Sand Springs Oklahoma Million Dollar Elm Casino
Ft Thunder Harley Davidson Bike Rally
Ponca City Oklahoma After Five Lion’s Club
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