Wanda Jackson to Headline at SXSW Next Week
Wanda Jackson, the legendary “Queen of Rockabilly” will headline this year’s official Oklahoma showcase “Sax, Clogs & Rock-n-Roll” at the at the 24th Annual South by Southwest Music Conference & Festival (SXSW), scheduled for Thursday, March 18 in downtown Austin, Texas.
The Oklahoma Showcase is hosted by the Oklahoma Film & Music Office (OF&MO) to promote the depth of musical talent and diversity Oklahoma has to offer, and to help local artists launch their careers through networking with members of the music industry and national media. OF&MO teamed up with the Norman Music Festival to develop a lineup of some of Oklahoma’s most talented artists from across the state representing many different genres.
“The Oklahoma showcase at South by Southwest is such an incredible opportunity for Oklahoma musicians, and an eye opening experience for music industry insiders who are becoming increasingly aware of the strength and maturity of our state’s rapidly evolving music community,” said Jill Simpson, Director of the Oklahoma Film & Music Office.
Oklahoma musicians will perform on two stages from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at The Copa, located at 217 Congress Avenue. Main stage performers will include Fiawna Forte, Green Corn Revival, The Pretty Black Chains, The Red Alert, and very special guest Wanda Jackson. The acoustic stage will feature K.C. Clifford, Camille Harp, Chase Kerby and Daniel Walcher.
Wanda Jackson’s legendary 50-year career is hitting some serious high notes. She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last year – with a little push from friends like Bob Dylan, Elvis Costello and Bruce Springsteen – and has recently collaborated on an album with rock experimentalist Jack White of the White Stripes, The Raconteurs and The Dead Weather. The album is scheduled for release this month via Third Man Records. For more about Wanda, read her full bio here.
More than 1,000 people registered to attend the inaugural Sax, Clogs & Rock-n-Roll in 2009, which featured performances by: Stars Go Dim, Marcy Priest, Ryan Lindsey, Ali Harter, Colourmusic, Daniel Walcher, The Uglysuit, Beau Jennings, and Samantha Crain and the Midnight Shivers.
SXSW Music or Platinum badge is required to attend, or interested parties can register by calling the Oklahoma Film & Music Office at 405.230.8445 to RSVP. Oklahomans in Austin can also present an Oklahoma driver license at the door to gain admittance.
Created in 1979, the Oklahoma Film & Music Office attracts film, television, video, and music industries to Oklahoma for the promotion and growth of these industries within the state. Visit their website for details.
