Join in a special celebration of the “King of Western Swing,” Bob Wills, as the Oklahoma Historical Society and the Oklahoma Arts Council come together for a fun-filled day! On Monday, March 9, swing by the Capitol’s second-floor rotunda from 10 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. to hear great live music performances. The event will honor the life and legacy of this iconic musician, songwriter, and bandleader.

Bob Wills Day at the Capitol commemorates the life and legacy of the “King of Western Swing,” born March 6, 1905, who helped popularize the music genre during the 1930s and 1940s. Wills’ band, the Texas Playboys, had a daily program on the Tulsa radio outlet KVOO and were regular performers at the venerable Cain’s Ballroom.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

• 10 a.m. Jay Steagall and The Part-Timers
• 11 a.m. Bob Wills’ Texas Playboys under the direction of Jason Roberts
• 12:30 p.m. Katie Shore
• 1:30 p.m.  Hank Thompson’s Brazos Valley Boys under the direction of Morey Sullivan with special guest fiddler Jana Jae
• 3:30 p.m. Oklahoma Swing

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