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Droverstock

WHAT IS DROVERSTOCK?

This annual free, family-friendly music festival, hosted by the University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma, promises a relaxing evening filled with live music, outdoor activities, local vendors and food trucks.
 
Droverstock 2024 featured five red dirt style bands, headlined by Gannon Fremin and CCREV. The lineup boasted flares of soft rock and red dirt country for a chill atmosphere. With a drink from the USAO beer garden in hand and their dancing shoes ready, attendees settled in for a musical experience sure to keep them moving. Many also brought picnic blankets or fold-up chairs for when their feet needed a break. Exclusive, first edition merchandise was be available as well.
 

2024 Lineup

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Gannon Fremin & CCREV

At 8-years together, Gannon Fremin & CCREV have gone from the new kids on the red dirt block into a powerhouse rockin’ powerhouse that encompasses the grit of Southwest Oklahoma with the independent and rowdy spirit that sets Okies apart from most folks. With the a powerhouse frontman in singer/guitarist Fremin, songs merge that connection to the red dirt roots made firm from the seeds planted by Cody Canada by way of the lyricsm of youth and angst found in Kurt Cobain’s best work. With lead guitarist Travis Julian growing into one of the young rock guitar heroes on the map and the rock solid rhythm section of bassist Wade Cartwright and drummer Tyler McCartney, this 4-piece carries the rustic range of the Red Dirt Rangers blended with the punk power of The Stooges in their prime to bring something special to the stage. 
  

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Adara Kay

Born & Raised in Southern Oklahoma, Adara Kay found her grit and rock energy the first time she stepped on stage in 2018. Since then,  she has perfected a high energy performance that watchers will remember down the road. She's been able to not only share the stage with other independent artists, but she's also been able to introduce new songwriters from other states into the Oklahoma music scene.

Influenced by Country & Rock artists like Koe Wetzel, Giovannie & The Hired Guns, The Wight Lighters, Larkin Poe, Dorothy, and more, Adara Kay was inspired to put her spin on the genres to create a sense of freedom, carefree, and badass affirmations for all to appreciate.
   

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The Smokin' Oaks

The Smokin' Oaks are a 4-piece band from Yukon, Oklahoma who started in early 2023. Starting at a young age, relatives of Grady Cross (Cross Canadian Ragweed) Slaid Cross (Lead Guitar) and Colton Blake (Vocals & rhythm guitar) joined together with Noah Morris (Drums & Percussion), and Conner Pattison (Bass guitar), and have been dreaming big and working hard to build the foundation of something great.

The band shares influences such as Cross Canadian Ragweed, Austin Meade, and Southall. The rock group just got out of the studio and has released their first single “Outer Space” produced by Steven Adams (guitar- Cory Kent) and have many more on the way. 
  

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OakTown

OakTown is a hard hitting red dirt/rock band out of Oklahoma. Pulling their influences from all over the genre list, these guys make their own brand of music that’s sure to get you bobbing your head and singing along.

 

Highlights from Droverstock 2024:

Droverstock 2024