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Red dirt music derives its name from the red soil found primarily in Texas.
Answer: False
The genre's name, 'red dirt music,' is intrinsically linked to the characteristic red soil of Oklahoma, not Texas. While regional influences exist, the nomenclature specifically references Oklahoma's distinctive geological feature.
The term 'red dirt' was first applied to music in the 1990s by the band Red Dirt Rangers.
Answer: False
The term 'red dirt' was first applied in a musical context in 1972 by the band Moses, led by Steve Ripley, who used 'Red Dirt Records' for their album, predating the Red Dirt Rangers' usage.
Red dirt music's cultural origins are traced back to the early 20th century in Europe.
Answer: False
The cultural origins of red dirt music are firmly rooted in the late 20th century within the United States, specifically in Oklahoma and North Texas, not in 20th-century Europe.
The genre's name, 'red dirt music,' signifies a deep connection to the characteristic soil of Oklahoma.
Answer: True
The designation 'red dirt music' directly signifies a profound connection to the characteristic red soil found throughout Oklahoma, serving as a geographical and cultural identifier for the genre.
What is the primary geographical origin of the name 'red dirt music'?
Answer: The distinctive red soil found in Oklahoma.
The genre's nomenclature is directly derived from the characteristic red soil prevalent in Oklahoma, serving as a fundamental geographical and cultural identifier.
When was the term 'red dirt' first used in a musical context, and by whom?
Answer: 1972 by the band Moses, led by Steve Ripley
The term 'red dirt' was first applied in a musical context in 1972 by the band Moses, led by Steve Ripley, who used 'Red Dirt Records' for their album, predating the Red Dirt Rangers' usage.
What is the cultural origin timeframe and location for red dirt music?
Answer: Late 20th Century, Oklahoma and North Texas
The cultural origins of red dirt music are firmly rooted in the late 20th century within the United States, specifically in Oklahoma and North Texas.
Stillwater, Oklahoma, is recognized as the central hub for the red dirt music genre.
Answer: True
Stillwater, Oklahoma, is widely recognized as the primary nexus and origin point for many artists within the red dirt music genre, fostering its development through local venues and community.
Leon Russell is credited as the 'Father of Oklahoma red dirt music'.
Answer: False
While Leon Russell is a significant figure associated with the 'Tulsa sound,' Bob Childers is widely recognized and credited as the 'Father of Oklahoma red dirt music'.
'The Farm,' a house on the outskirts of Stillwater, served as a crucial origin point for the red dirt music scene.
Answer: True
'The Farm,' an informal gathering place near Stillwater, served as a vital incubator and central hub for the nascent red dirt music scene, fostering collaboration and creativity among musicians.
Bob Childers never lived at 'The Farm' but was a supporter of the red dirt scene.
Answer: False
Contrary to the statement, Bob Childers, a pivotal figure in red dirt music, resided at 'The Farm,' which was situated on the outskirts of Stillwater and became a cornerstone of the genre's development.
Bob Childers found Stillwater to be a less inspiring creative environment compared to Nashville and Austin.
Answer: False
Bob Childers found Stillwater to be a uniquely inspiring creative environment, describing it as a 'fountainhead for folks trying to get their vision,' a sentiment he did not find in other major music cities like Nashville or Austin.
The Red Dirt Rangers were among the earliest musicians associated with 'The Farm'.
Answer: True
The Red Dirt Rangers, comprising John Cooper, Brad Piccolo, and Ben Han, were among the initial cohort of musicians actively involved with 'The Farm,' alongside other foundational artists like Bob Childers and Jimmy LaFave.
Jam sessions at 'The Farm' primarily occurred in a formal concert hall setting.
Answer: False
Jam sessions at 'The Farm' occurred in informal settings such as the living room, porch, garage, and yard, fostering a collaborative and joyful atmosphere rather than a formal concert hall environment.
The original physical structure of 'The Farm' was destroyed by a fire in 2003.
Answer: True
The physical structure known as 'The Farm,' which served as a pivotal gathering place for the early red dirt music scene, was tragically destroyed by a fire in 2003.
Bob Childers passed away in 2008 and is known as the Godfather of Red Dirt Music.
Answer: True
Bob Childers, a seminal figure in the genre, is widely revered as the 'Godfather of Red Dirt Music' and his passing occurred in April 2008, marking the end of an era for the genre he helped define.
Bob Childers is recognized as the 'Godfather' of Red Dirt Music and passed away in April 2008.
Answer: True
Bob Childers, a seminal figure in the genre, is widely revered as the 'Godfather of Red Dirt Music' and his passing occurred in April 2008, marking the end of an era for the genre he helped define.
Which Oklahoma city is widely considered the central hub and origin point for many red dirt music acts?
Answer: Stillwater
Stillwater, Oklahoma, is widely recognized as the primary nexus and origin point for many artists within the red dirt music genre, fostering its development through local venues and community.
Who is widely recognized as the 'Father of Oklahoma red dirt music'?
Answer: Bob Childers
Bob Childers, a pivotal singer-songwriter, is widely recognized and credited as the 'Father of Oklahoma red dirt music' due to his foundational contributions to the genre.
What was the significance of 'The Farm' in the development of the red dirt music scene?
Answer: It was an old house near Stillwater that served as a central gathering place and creative hub for musicians.
'The Farm,' an informal gathering place near Stillwater, served as a vital incubator and central hub for the nascent red dirt music scene, fostering collaboration and creativity among musicians.
What did Bob Childers say about Stillwater's importance to musicians?
Answer: It was a unique 'fountainhead for folks trying to get their vision'.
Bob Childers found Stillwater to be a uniquely inspiring creative environment, describing it as a 'fountainhead for folks trying to get their vision,' a sentiment he did not find in other major music cities like Nashville or Austin.
What happened to the physical structure known as 'The Farm'?
Answer: It burned down in 2003.
The physical structure known as 'The Farm,' which served as a pivotal gathering place for the early red dirt music scene, was tragically destroyed by a fire in 2003.
Western swing music, originating from Cain's Ballroom in Tulsa, is unrelated to other Oklahoma music scenes.
Answer: False
Western swing, particularly associated with Cain's Ballroom in Tulsa, is recognized as a significant Oklahoma music scene that shares historical and cultural connections with other regional genres, including red dirt music.
Red dirt music is easily categorized by critics into a single, well-defined genre like mainstream country.
Answer: False
Red dirt music is characterized by its eclectic nature, making it difficult for critics to assign a single, well-defined genre label. It is often classified within broader categories like Americana, folk, or alt-country.
The red dirt sound incorporates influences solely from traditional country and bluegrass music.
Answer: False
The red dirt sound is a rich amalgamation, incorporating influences from a wide spectrum including folk, rock, country, bluegrass, blues, Western swing, honky-tonk, and even elements of Mexican music, far beyond just country and bluegrass.
Red dirt music is sometimes described as 'country music with an attitude' and a bridge between country and rock.
Answer: True
Red dirt music is frequently described as 'country music with an attitude' and is recognized for its ability to effectively bridge the stylistic gap between traditional country and rock music.
According to Cody Canada, all red dirt bands sound virtually identical.
Answer: False
Musicians like Cody Canada emphasize that while sharing common roots, individual red dirt bands possess distinct sonic identities, blending country, folk, blues, and rock elements in unique ways.
Marc Ringwood notes a lack of spiritual quality in red dirt music compared to major market music.
Answer: False
Marc Ringwood observed a spiritual quality in red dirt music, noting its honesty and authenticity, which he contrasted favorably with the perceived clichés in major market music.
Contemporary folk and Tulsa sound are not listed as stylistic origins for red dirt music.
Answer: False
The stylistic origins of red dirt music explicitly include contemporary folk and the Tulsa sound, alongside a diverse array of other genres such as Western swing, bluegrass, and outlaw country.
Mandolin and banjo are considered atypical instruments for red dirt music ensembles.
Answer: False
Mandolin and banjo are indeed listed among the typical instruments found in red dirt music ensembles, alongside guitar, fiddle, and pedal steel guitar, contributing to the genre's rich instrumentation.
Which of the following is NOT listed as a musical influence or component of the red dirt sound?
Answer: Techno
The red dirt sound is characterized by a broad range of influences including folk, rock, country, bluegrass, blues, Western swing, and honky-tonk. Techno is not listed as a component.
According to Jimmy LaFave, what gives red dirt music its unique character and significance?
Answer: Its connection to the spirit and distinct character of the 'Okies' in Stillwater.
Jimmy LaFave explained that the red dirt sound is tied to the spirit of the people in Stillwater, describing them as 'Okies' with a distinct character, which imbues the music with its unique identity.
How is red dirt music sometimes described in terms of its attitude and genre blending?
Answer: As 'country music with an attitude' that bridges country and rock.
Red dirt music is frequently described as 'country music with an attitude' and is recognized for its ability to effectively bridge the stylistic gap between traditional country and rock music.
Which of these artists is mentioned as being associated with the 'Tulsa sound'?
Answer: Leon Russell
Leon Russell is prominently associated with the 'Tulsa sound,' a distinct musical movement that emerged from Oklahoma and shares cultural and stylistic connections with the broader red dirt music scene.
How do industry classifications typically categorize most red dirt artists?
Answer: Americana, Folk, or Alt-Country
Within the music industry, red dirt artists are most commonly classified under the broader genres of Americana, Folk, or Alt-Country, reflecting their eclectic and roots-oriented sound.
Which of the following is listed as a stylistic origin of red dirt music?
Answer: Outlaw Country
Outlaw Country is explicitly listed among the diverse stylistic origins of red dirt music, alongside genres like folk, rock, bluegrass, and Western swing.
Which instruments are typically found in red dirt music ensembles, according to the source?
Answer: Guitar, fiddle, pedal steel guitar, drums
Typical instruments employed in red dirt music ensembles include guitar, fiddle, pedal steel guitar, Dobro, harmonica, bass guitar, drums, mandolin, and banjo, contributing to its rich sonic texture.
The red dirt music scene is exclusively confined to the state of Oklahoma.
Answer: False
While Oklahoma is central, the red dirt music scene extends its influence and presence into North Texas, indicating a broader regional scope beyond a single state.
Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson are key figures associated with the origins of red dirt music.
Answer: True
The outlaw country legends Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson are cited as influential figures whose distinctive Texas sound shares significant characteristics with the red dirt music genre, impacting its development.
By 2008, the sonic distinction between red dirt music and the Texas sound had become more pronounced.
Answer: False
By 2008, the sonic distinctions between red dirt music and the related Texas sound had notably diminished, suggesting a convergence or increased mutual influence between the regional styles.
Ben Cisneros believes red dirt music has failed to build a successful regional infrastructure.
Answer: False
Ben Cisneros views red dirt music as a successful 'movement' that has established a robust regional infrastructure, evidenced by its consistent presence on radio rotations across Oklahoma and Texas.
The Texas Hippie Coalition's 2008 debut album incorporated elements of red dirt music.
Answer: True
The Texas Hippie Coalition's 2008 debut album, 'Pride of Texas,' demonstrated an incorporation of red dirt music influences into their characteristic metal sound.
Which influential outlaw country artists are mentioned as sharing characteristics with the Texas sound related to red dirt music?
Answer: Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson
The outlaw country legends Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson are cited as influential figures whose distinctive Texas sound shares significant characteristics with the red dirt music genre, impacting its development.
How did the sonic differences between red dirt music and the Texas sound change by 2008?
Answer: The gap between them significantly diminished.
By 2008, the sonic distinctions between red dirt music and the related Texas sound had notably diminished, suggesting a convergence or increased mutual influence between the regional styles.
What does Ben Cisneros suggest about the red dirt music scene's development?
Answer: It has successfully built an infrastructure for regional success.
Ben Cisneros views red dirt music as a successful 'movement' that has established a robust regional infrastructure, evidenced by its consistent presence on radio rotations across Oklahoma and Texas.
Which band, known for a metal sound, incorporated red dirt influences into their 2008 debut album 'Pride of Texas'?
Answer: Texas Hippie Coalition
The Texas Hippie Coalition, a band known for its metal sound, incorporated red dirt music influences into their 2008 debut album, 'Pride of Texas'.
Jimmy LaFave believes the red dirt sound is insignificant to American musicology.
Answer: False
Jimmy LaFave posited that the red dirt sound is significant to American musicology, drawing parallels to other regional scenes and emphasizing its unique identity tied to the spirit of the 'Okies' in Stillwater.
Randy Crouch associates red dirt music with 'Oklahoma values' like independence and honesty.
Answer: True
Randy Crouch associates red dirt music with core 'Oklahoma values' such as independence and honesty, viewing the music as a natural and authentic reflection of life, akin to the spirit of Woody Guthrie.
In 2003, Bob Childers, Steve Ripley, and Tom Skinner were inducted into the Oklahoma Music Awards Red Dirt Hall of Fame.
Answer: True
In 2003, key figures Bob Childers, Steve Ripley, and Tom Skinner were honored with induction into the Oklahoma Music Awards Red Dirt Hall of Fame, recognizing their foundational contributions.
The First Annual Red Dirt Music Awards ceremony was held in Austin, Texas.
Answer: False
The First Annual Red Dirt Music Awards ceremony was held in Tulsa, Oklahoma, not Austin, Texas, marking a significant regional event for the genre.
Cross Canadian Ragweed's Red Dirt Round Up in 2007 had an attendance of approximately 1,500 people.
Answer: False
The Cross Canadian Ragweed Red Dirt Round Up in Fort Worth, Texas, in 2007, achieved a substantial attendance of 15,000 people, far exceeding the figure of 1,500.
The 4th annual Red Dirt Festival in 2008 combined wine tasting and camping with music.
Answer: True
The 4th annual Red Dirt Festival in 2008, held at the Grape Ranch Winery, successfully integrated elements of wine tasting and camping with musical performances, creating a multifaceted attendee experience.
The Grape Ranch Winery presented the 4th annual Red Dirt Festival independently in 2008.
Answer: False
The 4th annual Red Dirt Festival in 2008 was a collaborative effort, presented by the Grape Ranch Winery in partnership with the Red Dirt Rangers.
The Red Dirt Radio Hour debuted in 2003 on a radio station in Dallas.
Answer: False
The Red Dirt Radio Hour debuted in 2003 on KVOO in Tulsa, Oklahoma, not on a radio station in Dallas.
Eric Wayne, host of the Red Dirt Radio Hour, was named Oklahoma Red Dirt DJ of the Year twice.
Answer: True
Eric Wayne, the host of the Red Dirt Radio Hour, received significant recognition for his contributions, being named Oklahoma Red Dirt DJ of the Year on two occasions.
KVOO cancelled the Red Dirt Radio Hour in 2009, but it returned shortly after.
Answer: False
KVOO cancelled the Red Dirt Radio Hour in November 2007. The show did not return shortly thereafter; it resumed airing on August 2, 2009, nearly two years later.
A 2007 documentary titled 'North of Austin/West of Nashville: Red Dirt Music' was produced by students at Cameron University.
Answer: True
In 2007, students from Cameron University produced the documentary 'North of Austin/West of Nashville: Red Dirt Music,' exploring the genre's unique characteristics and origins.
The documentary title 'North of Austin/West of Nashville' refers to the geographical location of Dallas, Texas.
Answer: False
The documentary title 'North of Austin/West of Nashville' refers to the geographical and cultural positioning of Stillwater, Oklahoma, highlighting its distinct identity relative to major music hubs.
The documentary 'North of Austin/West of Nashville: Red Dirt Music' was screened only at Cameron University.
Answer: False
Beyond its premiere at Cameron University, the documentary 'North of Austin/West of Nashville: Red Dirt Music' was also screened at other venues, including the Woody Guthrie Folk Festival.
Wikimedia Commons contains information exclusively about the history of red dirt music.
Answer: False
Wikimedia Commons contains a variety of media related to red dirt music, including images and multimedia content, not exclusively historical information.
The Red Dirt Rangers, including Ben Han, Brad Piccolo, and John Cooper, performed at the Woody Guthrie Folk Festival in 2008.
Answer: True
The Red Dirt Rangers, including members Ben Han, Brad Piccolo, and John Cooper, performed at the Woody Guthrie Folk Festival in 2008, contributing to the event's legacy.
Jimmy LaFave performed solo at the 2008 Woody Guthrie Folk Festival.
Answer: False
Images from the 2008 Woody Guthrie Folk Festival show Jimmy LaFave performing not solo, but accompanied by other musicians, including Radoslav Lorković and Butch Hancock.
Backwoods Music Festival and Texas Country Charts are listed as external websites related to red dirt or Texas country music.
Answer: True
A comprehensive list of related resources includes external websites such as Backwoods Music Festival and Texas Country Charts, underscoring the genre's regional presence and promotional networks.
The Red Dirt Radio Hour was hosted by members of the band Moses.
Answer: False
The Red Dirt Radio Hour was hosted by members of the Red Dirt Rangers (John Cooper and Brad Piccolo) and DJ Eric Wayne, not by the band Moses.
Where was the First Annual Red Dirt Music Awards ceremony held?
Answer: Tulsa, Oklahoma
The First Annual Red Dirt Music Awards ceremony was held in Tulsa, Oklahoma, marking a significant regional event for the genre.
What event in 2007 drew an attendance of 15,000 people and featured Cross Canadian Ragweed?
Answer: Cross Canadian Ragweed's Red Dirt Round Up in Fort Worth
Cross Canadian Ragweed's Red Dirt Round Up, held in Fort Worth, Texas, in 2007, achieved a substantial attendance of 15,000 people.
Which entities collaborated to present the 4th annual Red Dirt Festival in 2008?
Answer: The Grape Ranch Winery and the Red Dirt Rangers
The 4th annual Red Dirt Festival in 2008 was a collaborative effort, presented by the Grape Ranch Winery in partnership with the Red Dirt Rangers.
What did musicians featured in the 'North of Austin/West of Nashville' documentary say about their approach to music?
Answer: They emphasized living the stories they sang and staying true to themselves.
In the documentary, musicians emphasized their commitment to living the stories they sang and maintaining authenticity, distinguishing their approach from the polished sounds often found in mainstream music marketing.
Who hosted the Red Dirt Radio Hour, and what recognition did one host receive?
Answer: John Cooper and Brad Piccolo hosted; Eric Wayne named Oklahoma Red Dirt DJ of the Year twice.
The Red Dirt Radio Hour was hosted by Red Dirt Rangers members John Cooper and Brad Piccolo, along with DJ Eric Wayne, who was recognized as Oklahoma Red Dirt DJ of the Year twice.
When did the Red Dirt Radio Hour return to KVOO after its cancellation?
Answer: August 2, 2009
KVOO cancelled the Red Dirt Radio Hour in November 2007. The show resumed airing on August 2, 2009, nearly two years later.