OKC continues to flex muscle as a top live music destination

It is no secret that OKC offers some of the best live music venues in the U.S., with several welcoming many of the nation’s top musical performers this spring.

PAYCOM CENTER

Consistently ranked as one of the top concert venues for ticket sales, the 18,000-seat Paycom Center in downtown Oklahoma City has hosted numerous sold-out concerts from some of the world’s top performers.

Paycom Center’s spring lineup is stacked with plenty of A-listers, sure to satisfy any music lover’s tastes, no matter the genre, including The Soul ll Soul Tour with KEM and Ledisi and special guest Musiq Soulchild (Feb. 24); BANDA MS (Feb. 25); Winter Jam with We The Kingdom, Jeremy Camp, Andy Mineo, Anne Wilson and more (March 4); Ana Gabriel (March 16); The Honky Tonk Tour with Blake Shelton with special guests Carly Pearce and Jackson Dean (March 17); Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Stevie Nicks (March 30); Katt Williams (March 31); The I Go Back Tour with Kenny Chesney with special guest Kelsea Ballerini (April 10); Elevation Nights featuring Elevation Worship and Pastor Steven Furtick (April 19); and Walker Hayes with special guests Ingrid Andress and BRELAND (April 22).

Want to see who else is scheduled to perform at Paycom Center this year? Please visit paycomcenter.com.

THE CRITERION

The Criterion, one of OKC’s newest live music venues that is located on East Sheridan in Bricktown, has announced several acts that will perform there this spring. On Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, The Criterion welcomes Anthrax & Black Label Society with special guest Exodus, followed by Eslabon Armado (March 4); Bronco (March 10); Alter Bridge – Pawns and Kings Tour (March 15); Riley Green (March 23); Hippie Sabotage – The Trailblazer Tour (April 15); and City Morgue: My Bloody America Tour (April 17).

Visit criterionokc.com to learn how you can purchase tickets to these and other musical acts coming to The Criterion.

THE JONES ASSEMBLY

One of OKC’s award-winning restaurants, The Jones Assembly, not only serves up some of the best food dishes in the Oklahoma City metro, but it also offers up some of the best live music. From national recording artists to their weekly house music, experience and enjoy live music from “The Jones.”

Some of the bands and solo acts performing this spring include Drive By Truckers with Margo Cilker (March 21); Colony House (March 26); Judah & the Lion  -- Happy Again Tour (April 16); Blues Traveler (April 26); and Walrus Audio Presents Snail Mail (April 27).

The Jones Assembly is located in downtown OKC on West Sheridan Road in the Film Row district. Check out thejonesassembly.com for ticket information on these and other musical guests appearing live on stage at The Jones Assembly.

TOWER THEATRE

Another favorite venue for OKC’s live music scene is the Tower Theatre, which is located on Northwest 23rd Street, part of the Historic Route 66. This venerable venue hosts many live concerts and other performances throughout the calendar year, too numerous to mention in this brief article. To view the list of upcoming concerts and other scheduled events, visit the Tower Theatre website at towertheatreokc.com.