
The Droptines
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Wichita
Friday, April 10 at 8 pm CDT
Friday, April 10 at 8 pm CDT
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The Droptines are an alternative country band born in Concan, Texas. Established in 2019 by frontman/songwriter/musician, Conner Arthur, also known as "The King of Concan". This band puts in the work taking none of the traditional or convenient routes when crafting songs.
Blending a multitude of genres, while tethering each song together with a specific vernacular native to the Texas Hill Country, results in a broad of authentic, versatile melodies. Add Conner's rich voice and layered lyrics, and you have storytelling at its finest. From biblical themes, raunchy truths, and primitive questions to one's existence, it is clear, Shakespeare has made his way to the trailer park.
From the hard-hitting anthem "New Girl" to the heart wrenching melody "As Your Heart Breaks" to the opulent masterpiece "Raining Where You Are", combined with a down to earth yet captivating stage presence, this band takes you on quite the ride.
"Once every decade or so someone comes along, takes the bar and sets it way higher than any of us could dream of. Conner is the new gold standard of songwriting. He's witty, visceral and ties it all up with an unshakable knack for melody. It's an honor to be alive at the same time as this generational talent." - David Beck
"Conner's ability to write songs that meld raw emotion with detailed imagery is something I feel only few songwriters have. His songs make you think long after you've stopped listening, and the characters he writes about live in your mind forever." - William Beckmann
What is a Droptine you might ask? It's a rare downward pointing antler found on a white tail deer, the one to watch for, and a nod to the environment and upbringing of the group.
The Droptines are:
Conner Arthur, front man
Dillon Sampson, bass
Donny Parkinson, lead guitar
Johnny Sheets, drums
Tony Rincon, Pedal steel
These guys have enjoyed a stage with many popular artists including Turnpike Troubadours, Chris Stapleton and Zach Bryan.
They have recorded 1 full length album, 3 EP's and multiple singles that can be found on Spotify and Apple Music.
Visit thedroptines.com for up-to-date info, tour dates, booking information, merchandise and more.
Keyland is an American band, built and sustained in Tulsa, OK by Kyle Ross. Branded as "Wild and Mild," the songs harbor somewhere between rowdy and reflective, are often sad but always hopeful, and are always a little bit country and a little bit rock n' roll.
Keyland has released two studio albums, recorded with and by musicians from Tulsa, and both were published in 2023: Growin' Pains and Sundress & Shade Trees.
Ross simultaneously began writing music alongside a career in public education in 202 and has been teaching 8th-grade English and coaching high school football and track in Bixby, OK for the last five years. Meanwhile, Keyland has grown to become a legitimate part of the rising and impressive Tulsa music scene; from the band's first live show (held in Ross's living room) to Cain's Ballroom and sold-out shows at The Mercury Lounge, Keyland has become one of Tulsa's favorite bands among listeners and musicians alike.
Keyland's latest EP was produced by Sam Westhoff and recorded in El Paso, TX at Sonic Ranch in the spring of 2024. Released through One Riot, the EP captures Ross's best work to date, a reflection of his growth and a testament to his unique musical identity. Ross remarks, "The entire Keyland project has been very personal to me and also a huge team effort at the same time. I'm so happy to be making music with and for the people I love, and I'm stoked to see how we can continue to build this thing." With this project, Ross continues to build on a vision that is both personal and communal, creating "American Music" that feels like home, no matter where he goes.
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