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2018 Oklahoma Arts Conference

Panchromatic: Spectrum of Possibilities

JD McPherson
JD McPherson is a singer, songwriter, and producer originally from southeast Oklahoma. After earning his Master of Fine Arts in Interdisciplinary Art/Open Media at the University of Tulsa, McPherson released a debut album titled “Signs & Signifiers” in 2012 on Rounder Records. He has since toured the Americas, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Australia, and he has performed on television on shows such as The Tonight Show, The Late Show with David Letterman, and Conan. McPherson’s most recent album, “Undivided Heart & Soul,” released in 2017, was included among yearly best album lists by outlets such as Paste, American Songwriter, and Rolling Stone Magazine. McPherson currently lives in Nashville.

JD McPherson's Schedule
A Dynamic Music Industry Conversation with JD McPherson and Scott Booker
Date: Thursday – October, 25 2018 Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Room: KOSU Studios in the Hart Building
Join Scott Booker—Executive Director of ACM@UCO and manager of The Flaming Lips—for a dynamic conversation with award-winning Oklahoma native singer-songwriter JD McPherson. The duo will discuss the ins and outs of the music industry from the artist and management perspectives. Whether you’re an individual singer-songwriter, band member, venue owner, music business representative, or someone interested in building the music scene in your area, you will benefit from the exclusive insight being offered in this panel.

Artist & Management Partnerships: A Conversation with Scott Booker and JD McPherson
Date: Friday – October, 26 2018 Time: 9:30am - 12:00pm
Room: ACM@UCO Songwriting Room
Featuring Scott Booker, Executive Director of ACM@ UCO and Manager of the Flaming Lips, and JD McPherson, internationally acclaimed retro-rock star and native Oklahoman, this conversation will provide perspective from both the artistic and management sides of the music industry. The two will share insight on how Oklahoma musicians and arts leaders can connect with the state’s evolving music industry. This program will take place at the ACM@UCO Songwriting Room (First Floor), 25 S. Oklahoma Ave. A light breakfast will be provided. Street and lot parking are available. RSVP at the conference registration table in the 21c Museum Hotel by Thursday, October 25.

This special event is presented by the Oklahoma Film + Music Office.



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