EPISODE · Jan 31, 2025 · 1H 14M
Welcome back to The Diamond Ballroom!
from Free Nights And Weekends · host Scott and guest Ross Wood
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Scott and guest Ross Wood delve into the rich history of the Diamond Ballroom a second time. Ross shares his experiences from the rise of metal shows in the 1980s, highlighting the vibrant culture and memorable encounters with iconic bands like Megadeth and rising artists like Alan Jackson (I know, not metal). He reflects on the unique atmosphere of metal concerts, a bit of weirdness by Danzig and an Elvis impersonator. They discuss the challenges and quirks of live performances, the dynamics of artist interactions, and the unexpected twists that come with managing entertainment events all inside the famous Diamond Ballroom in OKC!*Somehow Ross manages to use "anachronism" in a sentence and reference Pagliacci, Fyodor Dostoevsky and Rick James! Good times! Show SponsorDon't Just Let Memories Live On FNAWDigitize them with The Digitize Center Angry that you don't have the latest Free Nights and Weekends Podcast gear? Fix that here! Support the showFree Nights and Weekends on Facebook Our WebsiteOriginal music provided by a few of the gentlemen of Supernal Endgame
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Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Scott and guest Ross Wood delve into the rich history of the Diamond Ballroom a second time. Ross shares his experiences from the rise of metal shows in the 1980s, highlighting the vibrant culture and memorable encounters with iconic bands like Megadeth and rising artists like Alan Jackson (I know, not metal). He reflects on the unique atmosphere of metal concerts, a bit of weirdness by Danzig and an Elvis impersonator. They discuss the challenges and quirks ...
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