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1 week ago

📚🎶 Take a Bluesy Detour to Oak Tree Books! 🌟

Hey Blues Family! 🌟 Let’s take a story-filled detour today, just a few blocks off historic Route 66 in Tulsa, to visit Oak Tree Books, a beloved local treasure! Check out the article Tulsa Lore: The Resurrection Of Oak Tree Books by Instagram @ZReeves, which highlights the nearly 30-year-old bookstore that has received a new life after closing in 2017. Daniel Woodul, a longtime patron, purchased the inventory and took over the rent, ensuring the store continues as a tribute to its legacy. He reached out to Sean Stanford, who knows the store inside and out, to help build a collection worthy of its name and reputation. Please click and share the news about this locally owned and operated place of knowledge! Oak Tree Books. This one-of-a-kind bookstore connects us to the rich history of music, literature, and culture in our beloved city. What could be better than pairing the rhythm of the blues with the stories behind it? Let’s dive into today’s feature from Oak Tree Books, where every corner holds a piece of history.—a true Tulsa Storied Treasurer! 🌳📖📚🎶 Take a Bluesy Detour to Oak Tree Books! 🌟Rare Finds at Oak Tree BooksOak Tree Books is more than a store—it’s a story place! Check out these incredible gems that you can explore while soaking in the magic of Tulsa • "Twentieth Century Honky-Tonk" by John Wooley & Brett Bingham: From Bob Wills to Van Halen, U2, the Sex Pistols, and beyond, this book dives into the legendary history of Cain's Ballroom, Tulsa’s iconic music venue. Oak Tree Books even has signed copies—but hurry, these treasures won’t last long! 🎸✨ 📖 • The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton – A Tulsa Classic:Did you know that S.E. Hinton’s journey to publishing The Outsiders started right here in Tulsa? During her 11th-grade year at Will Rogers High School, Hinton shared her manuscript with Donna Bachmann’s mother, who referred it to a literary agent. The rest is history! ( and visit The Outsiders House Museum) 📖 Oak Tree Books recently acquired a First Edition of The Outsiders signed by Hinton herself to Evelyn Bachmann, thanking her for starting a career that would change young adult literature forever. This is a piece of Tulsa history you don’t want to miss! 📖 • Charles Townsend: Sam Antiono The Life and Music of Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys – Western Swing Royalty: Ahhh, yes! For fans of the King of Western Swing, Oak Tree Books offers rare finds that will make your heart dance, including: ◦ Signed publicity photos of Bob Wills ◦ Rare photos from the 1930s-60s ◦ Original pennants sold at shows during the ’30s and ’40s ◦ Books signed by members of the Texas Playboys and others connected to Cain's Ballroom 🎻 🌟 Let’s Celebrate Together! 🌟Don’t forget to:✅ Share your favorite finds from Oak Tree Books!✅ Tag your friends and family who love Tulsa history, Route 66, or Western Swing!✅ Interact with this post to earn stars for RadioIDL and help us keep the blues alive!🎤 Blues + Stories = A Day Well Spent 🎶eLizStormy MillerPoppa Nite Daniel Woodul ELizabeth Hollis Ken Busby #RadioIDL #PoppaNite #OakTreeBooks #Route66 #TulsaTreasures #BluesAndBooks #KeepTheBluesAlive 🌟📖🎶 ... See MoreSee Less

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Big shout to our top fans! 💎 Dennis Roper, Jay Satterfield, Barry Seal, Taylor LaTouche, Nathan Gray, Harry Willis, Skip Hill @topfans 🎉💖👏 ... See MoreSee Less

Big shout to our top fans! 💎 Dennis Roper, Jay Satterfield, Barry Seal, Taylor LaTouche, Nathan Gray, Harry Willis, Skip Hill @topfans 🎉💖👏
2 weeks ago

Tune in LIVE to my radio show "The Gray Zone," on Radio IDL.

Click "LISTEN LIVE" at www.radioidl.com This week's episode features music from:Real Life, Beastie Boys, Merle Haggard, Water Tower, Stevie Wonder, Hall & Oates, Method Man, Soul II Soul, John Denver, A Tribe Called Quest, Seu Jorge, Grupo Revelação, Legião Urbana, Djavan, Tim Maia, Charley Crockett, Pointer Sisters, Allen Toussaint, Ms. Lauryn Hill, and Michael Jackson ... See MoreSee Less

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