Join us at the Woody Guthrie Center on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. for an intimate evening with Appalachia, the acclaimed acoustic duo of Richie Owens and Bob Ocker. Rooted in generations of Appalachian heritage, their music blends folk, blues, gospel, and spoken-word storytelling, echoing the front-porch honesty and poetic grit that shaped Woody Guthrie’s own tradition. Richie Owens — a longtime Nashville producer, performer, and cousin of Dolly Parton — brings decades of musical lineage and collaborations with artists such as Vince Gill, Michael Stipe and The Bangles, while Bob Ocker handles harmony and stringwork with soul and restraint, adding texture and nuance to every tune. Their performance unfolds as part concert and part living history. This evocative showcase of storytelling promises an unforgettable journey through the past and present of American roots music.
Details:
Friday, Jan. 30, 2026
6:30 p.m. CT
Woody Guthrie Center
102 E. Reconciliation Way, Tulsa, OK 74103
Tickets:
$15 Woody Guthrie Center members
$20 public
About Richie Owens:
Richie grew up in Nashville absorbing music from the best and he has played with and produced some of the biggest names in the business. As a member of Dolly Parton’s band, Richie toured the world. He was there when Dolly sold out multiple nights at the O2 arena, but he still knows that there’s no experience that compares to a Friday night gig in a neighborhood bar in East Nashville. As an award winning producer he’s produced records for Dolly Parton and created hits for a long list of artists including The Kentucky Headhunters, the Georgia Satellites and many more. He has even consulted for The Rolling Stones. Learn more about Richie Owens HERE.
