Name: Dante Schmitz
Location: Norman, Oklahoma

Dante is an up and coming singer songwriter from Norman, OK. He is raising eyebrows with his Americana, folk/rock sound. At the age of 21, he already carries an impressive resume of shows and material. He released his second solo album, Ulysses, in summer 2006 and is currently working on his next album, set to release in summer 2007.

He has shared the stage with folk legends such as Arlo Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Ramblin Jack Elliot, Johnny Irion and Sarah Lee Guthrie, just to name a few.

Dante has traveled much with his music, playing anywhere from the rock clubs of Greenwich Village NYC to Dallas/Fort Worth and even some shows in Spain and Germany.

He will be touring from May-August 2007, playing mostly acoustic Christian gigs. He will travel throughout the US and will be moving to Tulsa, OK in early August.

Web Site: www.danteschmitz.com

"Strike"
"Like No Other"

Name: John Randolph
Location: Oklahoma City, OKlahoma

Oklahoma City singer-songwriter John Randolph merges pop, rock, folk, americana, and jazz. His lyrics honestly explore the depths of depression, but with optimistic self-revelation. He writes about the complexities of relationships, a desire for acceptance, and a longing for clarity. Using percussive rhythms and jazz progressions with accessible pop sensibilities, Randolph delivers expressive, Appalachian-tinged vocals.

Raised in the Mid-Ohio Valley, John Randolph was handed his father’s trumpet when he was only two years old and surprised his family with one perfect tone. “My parents were always very supportive of my music and made sure I had the tools to pursue it”.  He grew up listening to Herb Alpert, Al Hurt, and Rafael Mendez records.

Websites: www.johnrandolph.com
www.sonicbids.com/johnrandolph
www.myspace.com/johnrandolph1

In junior high school he discovered 1980’s contemporary jazz artists like Wynton Marsalis and Jeff Tyzik and the iconic Miles Davis, and Doc Severinson. He started writing songs and playing piano at sixteen, under the pop influence of Richard Marx, Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel.  He eventually discovered his love for the guitar in his early twenties.

"Rewind"

Name: Billy Ross
Location: Cushing, Oklahoma

"Lyin' To The Moon"
"Do It Now"
"Don't Burn My Flag"
 

Name: CK Clothier
Hometown: Sayre, Oklahoma

Music Genre: My music is a fusion of country, folk, bluegrass and western cowboy genre. I play private parties, cafe's, some bar's and festivals.

Glory Moments: I have appeared with Chris LeDoux & Charlie Daniels on "You Could Be A Star" show in '95. The Moody Brothers in Paris, France. Mary Jo's Band with Jimmy LaFave, Bob Childers and the Amram family etc. My first album was published by Laymond Publ. on Lamon Records, '95 (BMI) & will be re - released on cd's soon.

Web Site: Adventurous Cowboy Enterprises

"Texas Wind"
"Those Eyes"

Name: Curtis "Smokey" Stover
Hometown: Glenmore, Ohio. Grew up in Granite City, IL, and Okie by choice since 1983

Music Genre: "I've beat on my old Gibson for 50 years and enjoy playing, but don't consider myself a performer." His music is a throwback to country music's storytellers of the past. "Even if it doesn't have a market in today's music, it's still fun to do."

Achievements: An Educator listed in "Who's Who in American Education" in 1992 & in "Who's Who in America" in 2002. Writes fiction, co-author of "THE YANKEE DOLLAR CONSPIRACY" & author of "LIFE & OTHER ILLUSIONS", as well as music. His other writing carries over to his music as his songs usually either tell a story, "LOVE THROUGH THE YEARS" or paint a picture, "CHASING PIPE DREAMS".

Member Status: Member since 2005
OSCA President 2006

Contact: smokey@oklahomasongwriters.com

Musical Goals: The advancement of the music industry in Oklahoma & the development of his son Russell's musical career. He believes both are on the verge of bigger and better things. He is also currently working with the Oklahoma Film & Music Council to advance the music industry and with Shootingstarstudios.us to advance Russell & others careers in music.

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Music Genre: John is an eclectic singer-songwriter who likes to remind folks that he is from Tennessee, pushing his style through folk, rock, country, or whatever's popular with the kids these days. John underwent an apprenticeship in several 90s country and rock
bands as a loud bass player, most recently as a founding member of the power trio Trayler Trash. Although he has been known to take on
singing, harmonica wailin', and guitar pickin' jobs in efforts to escape the thankless job of bass player, John still indulges in bass therapy regularly.

Achievements: In 2007 John got married and tried to settle down, but instead he forced his new bride to form a twisted musical duo, Leroy and Kitten, due to release their first CD in Summer  2008.

Check: http://myspace.com/leroyandkitten  for tour dates!

"Slow Low and Long"
"Happy Endings"