This week on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour, Saturdays 9:05 a.m. on The Eagle, KZLS 1640AM or listen in on the OSJ app and website “Home Page” anytime! In-studio: Jim Blair (Top) plays Buddy Holly in The Legends of Rock ‘n’ Roll Show, bottom left Melissa Monroe, Manger at The Auditorium at the Douglass; and on the bottom right is Angelina Cummings, back-up and lead singer.

Coming to OKC at Historically  Remodeled – Auditorium at the Douglass on 600 N. High Ave.

Buddy Holly and The Legends of Rock ‘n Roll is a tribute act to Buddy, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper. This year is the 60th anniversary of the plane crash that caused us to lose these legends. Starting in 2013 as a theatrical production of ” The Buddy Holly Story,” this show basically recreates the Winter Dance Party show in 1959.

Jim Paul Blair has been playing in bands since he was 13 years old.  Growing up on Western Swing, he began playing bluegrass in college, working with Garth Brooks during his Oklahoma State University  Days in the early 1980’s. He spent 10 years in Nashville, working the festival circuit before settling back in NE Oklahoma.   Jim ventured into theatre in 2009, winning the Muskogee Little Theatre Actor of the Year for his portrayal of Hank Williams in Lost Highway, and again in 2013 for his portrayal of Buddy Holly. Jim serves on the board of directors of the Oklahoma International Bluegrass Festival and also as host of Oklahoma Music Shop.  JIM BLAIR & Angelina Ocummings (Blond & Vocalist and plays Buddy Holly’s wife in the Buddy Holly and legends of rock ‘n’ roll show).

Melissa Monroe Is the manager and operator of The Auditorium at the Douglass.She in charge of bookings as well as setting a path for future growth of The Auditorium.  She has been in this role only 15 months and is trying to forge a path for bringing the arts to the Innovation District in OKC – which focuses on science and math. Many see a connection between artistry and those sciences.

Angelina  Ocummings is an amazing vocalist and plays Buddy Holly’s wife in the Buddy Holly and legends of rock ‘n’ roll show.

Kenneth “Rob” Teel currently serves as co-founder/chief information officer for Aether Innovation and as chaplain in the U.S. Air Force at the 137th Special Operations Wing. Previously worked for Hitachi Vantara as America’s Leader for the Center of Excellence for the U.S., Canada and Latin America. Rob is on the advisory board for The Salvation Army of Central Oklahoma. He loves a good laugh, music, great food, volunteering, and participating in outdoor and high adventure activities.

Liz Banks is the volunteer coordinator for The Salvation Army of Central Oklahoma and has served in this position since 2013. In her role she coordinates volunteers for various programs, including the Boys & Girls Club, Client Choice Food Pantry, Senior Centers, Red Shield Diner & Kitchen, and Disaster Relief. She is actively recruiting volunteers for bell ringing, Thanksgiving and Christmas.