Tulsa band Wilderado had a whirlwind of a summer. They were featured in blockbuster movie Twisters, both on the soundtrack and on screen. Now, fresh off the release of their second album, Talker, they are headlining a sold out show at Cain's Ballroom in Tulsa.

Singer Max Rainer talked about the album having a more "Oklahoma sound," as well as a band and crew that all call Oklahoma home.

Red Dirt band The Great Divide came out with a new album in 2022, titled Providence. It was the first album of new, original songs by the original lineup in 20 years. The band returned to Stillwater in 2023 with an additional member of the band, Bryce Conway, who prompted the latest release.

In this episode, hear Mike McClure, JJ Lester, and Kelley Green talk about what it was like going into the studio for their latest album, playing concerts in Stillwater, and why they prefer being called the "uncles" of the Red Dirt scene.

This is Songwriters & Tour Riders, a music podcast from KOSU hosted by Matthew Viriyapah.

Folksinger Willi Carlisle is not a native of the Arkansas Ozarks. But it's a place that he fell in love with.

He has a new album out titled 'Critterland,' partially about trying to find community there and how he tries to share that with people who come to listen to his music.

In this episode, hear Carlisle talk about the album, moving to Arkansas, and his favorite Oklahoma story.