3 Things You Should Know: Jonathan Fowler

We love Dave Morris. He covers cool stuff in Oklahoma like The Block Party, Norman Music Festival and… drum roll, please… Fowler Volkswagen. Thanks for the great video, Dave!

NMF Wrap-Up Part 7: OK Victory Dolls

The Oklahoma Victory Dolls really got the party started at Norman Music Festival 3. Here we are at Guestroom Records with Sara and Tonya talking about their favorite NMF bands and what’s next for VD.

NMF Wrap-Up Part 6: Hot Wheels

As an NMF3 sponsor, Fowler Volkswagen got all interactive with its advertising and handed out VW Hot Wheels to the kiddos hanging out at the Kids Stage. Then we set up a homemade racing ramp and enjoyed the ensuing chaos.

NMF Wrap-Up Part 5: Those Darlins

These chicks were a riot. We actually got to take a break to check out their NMF show in between chasing down the Dirty Projectors and it was awesome. Awesome as in they sounded great, looked great and were throwing rotisserie chicken into the crowd. Also awesome in that they gave us a really fun interview after their set.



NMF Wrap-Up Part 4: Norman Allen

We found Allen on the streets and don’t know much about him, except that he’s lived in Norman for 43 years. But, boy, did he have some insightful things to say about the past, present and future of Norman’s music scene.

NMF Wrap-Up Part 3: Edan

Personally, alternative rapper Edan was my favorite NMF3 performer. Maybe it’s because he was really nice and signed my Echo Party record. But it’s probably because he was just a totally amazing performer. Seriously — if you like old school hip hop with a new twist, you will love him, too.
However, Edan’s performance never would have happened, if not for Fowler VW GM Jonathan Fowler’s heroic efforts to track down Edan’s lost luggage. In short, Delta lost Edan’s gear. Jonathan was responsible for picking Edan up at Will Rogers airport in OKC, so he subsequently became responsible for the lost luggage. It didn’t show up at the airport until an hour before Edan’s performance. So Jonathan booked it to and from OKC, pulling up to the Main Stage in downtown Norman just minutes before Edan was set to take the stage. There were a few technical difficulties due to a lack of time to set up, but it was still an amazing show.
Next time you’re in the shop, ask Jonathan how fast he was driving on his way back to Norman.

NMF Wrap-Up Part 1: Wayne Coyne

We took lots of great videos at the Norman Music Festival this year and wanted to kick off our NMF wrap-up with Wayne Coyne.

We sort of stalked Wayne Coyne at The Non’s NMF show. We got word he was at the show, rushed to the Sooner Theatre, spotted him in the audience, didn’t let him out of our sight, and then followed him backstage after the show. He was gracious and eloquent and our favorite interview of the day.

Side Story No. 1 — The beer came from his wife Michelle’s purse.

Side Story No. 2 — Wayne and Michelle wanted backstage during the Dirty Projectors’ show, but security didn’t recognize Wayne. Fowler VW GM Jonathan Fowler saw it all go down, so he went over and let them in. A few days later, Wayne ends up sitting next to Jonathan and his family at a Thunder playoff game and Wayne comes up to him and shakes his hand. It made Jonathan’s year.

Side Story No. 3 — Security also didn’t recognize Dirty Projectors frontman Dave Longstreth, so they kicked him out of the backstage area. Jonathan rushed over and gave Dave his all-access pass. Then security tried to kick Jonathan out. It took some pleading, but the walkie talkie and NMF staff t-shirt finally convinced them.