Jim Johnson

2 weeks ago | kgou.org | Jim Johnson

When KGOU’s own Jim Johnson first spoke to noted comedian and frequent Wait… Wait… Don’t Tell Me! panelist Paula Poundstone, she was on her way to perform in Oklahoma. The topic of conversation was her book, “The Totally Unscientific Study of the Search for Human Happiness.”Six years hence, Poundstone is again enroute to our fair state to offer a standup showcase at the Tower Theatre on June 13th.

2 months ago | kgou.org | Jim Johnson

Described as a “serendipitous, one-of-its-kind meeting between four musicians with life-long accomplishments”, the inaugural gathering of the so-called Quantum Blues Quartet also resulted in a 10-track, eponymous album offering listeners an experience in “true musical exploration.”The musicians responsible for this experimental sonic journey include long-time friends Tisziji Muñoz (guitar) and Paul Shaffer (keys), as well as Will Calhoun (drums) and Jamaaladeen Tacuma (bass).

2 months ago | kgou.org | Jim Johnson

Acclaimed singer-songwriter ZZ Ward returns to her roots with the release of her Sun Records debut, Liberation. On the eve of the album’s official release, ZZ joined Weekend Blues host ‘Hardluck’ Jim to discuss Liberation and the tour that will bring her to Oklahoma City’s Tower Theatre on April 4, 2025.

Mar 28, 2024 | kgou.org | Jim Johnson

Mallory Eagle is a name befitting a country music legend… and with the release of her sophomore album “The Neon Waltz,” the Oklahoma artist is keeping to such promise. Self-produced and pieced together (mostly) amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the album reflects the highs and lows of both that tumultuous period, and her time residing in Nashville, TN.

Mar 5, 2024 | kgou.org | Jim Johnson

2024 is fast becoming a monumental year for Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate – an Oklahoma-based classical composer who’s already enjoyed a fair share of accolades and accomplishments throughout his still burgeoning career.