An epic slice of Oak Ridge Boys lore

Tulsa World Scene's Jimmie Tramel and James Watts talk about a story from Oak Ridge Boys lore: In 1975, Tulsa-based music impresario Jim Halsey liked (and heard) what he saw from a gospel quartet with designs on transitioning to country music. Halsey told the Oak Ridge Boys he felt they were three minutes from stardom. The Oak Ridge Boys will be reunited with Halsey (they refer to their longtime manager as “the Godfather”) when they return to Tulsa for a Saturday, April 30 performance at The Cove inside the River Spirit Casino. Also in this week's podcast: Tulsa Opera's "Salome" This year’s Mayfest, which features local and national visual and performing artists, will be held May 6-8 in the Tulsa Arts District. CLIFFDIVER and the stories behind the songs on its new album A series of concerts will help open the Bob Dylan Center next month Join us Aug. 2 as we honor the best in area high school sports at the annual All-World Awards banquet, presented by Bill Knight Automotive. Get your tickets here. Related content: 'Three minutes' from stardom: Oak Ridge Boys celebrate a decades-long ride From dark days to record deal: Tulsa band CLIFFDIVER offers hope that life gets better 'The Voice' contestant MaKenzie Thomas to headline Mayfest Tulsa native brings unique vision to 'Salome' opera Bob Dylan Center opening to kick off with Elvis Costello, Patti Smith concerts 'Salome' star aims for new heights with soprano role New direction home: Bob Dylan Center opens May 10 Scene Writer Jimmie Tramel: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Scene Writer James Watts: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Scene Writer Grace Wood: Email | Twitter | Follow her storiesSupport the show: https://tulsaworld.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.