Press Release
March 13, 2024
Contact: CJ Budy
Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center, Oklahoma Historical Society
Office: 580-237-1907
christopher.budy@history.ok.gov
www.csrhc.org
Riley Jantzen to Perform at Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center for “Museum After Dark: Village Sounds”
ENID, Okla. – On Friday, March 29, from 7-9 p.m., Oklahoma-based singer-songwriter Riley Jantzen will perform an intimate acoustic set in the Village Church at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid. His performance is part of the “Museum After Dark: Village Sounds” series in the museum’s Humphrey Heritage Village. The concert is included with regular paid admission.
Riley Jantzen is a local songwriter who lives in Enid. Originally from southeast of Okeene, Riley discovered that he viewed the world differently from his peers as he grew up. Coming from a small town that prided itself on football and country music, he decided to rebel and dive into the skateboard and punk rock culture.
He spent nearly ten years as the songwriter and frontman of Mayola, an Indie rock band, and traveled the country playing at various music festivals and venues, including Cain’s Ball Room. Riley has been twice recognized as “Enid’s Best Musician.” In contrast with his early rebellious years, today, Riley’s music centers on exploring his past, present, and current state of the world.
The Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center will be open to the public from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. during the event. For more information about the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center, please visit csrhc.org or call 580-237-1907.
The Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center is a division of the Oklahoma Historical Society. The mission of the Oklahoma Historical Society is to collect, preserve and share the history and culture of the state of Oklahoma and its people. Founded in 1893 by members of the Territorial Press Association, the OHS maintains museums, historic sites and affiliates across the state. Through its research archives, exhibits, educational programs and publications the OHS chronicles the rich history of Oklahoma. For more information about the OHS, please visit www.okhistory.org.
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Editor’s Note: Photos of the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center are available upon request.