What do jazz and classic rock have in common? Hear it for yourself on Friday, June 27, and experience a one-of-a-kind night of live music featuring the iconic band Steely Dan's greatest hits, with an added twist of funk, blues, reggae, and jazz! Don't miss the iconic Tulsa band, Black Friday, performing their rendition of Steely Dan's best live at LowDown for one night only. Paul Latta - drummer/singer Karl Gore - singer/drummer/percussion David Thomas - guitar Andy Sears - guitar Booker T. Gillespie - singer/percussion Brian Jones - keyboards Shane Swealls - keyboards/singer Charlie Redd - bass/singer Two Showtimes Show 1: Doors open at 6:00 p.m. | Show starts at 6:30 p.m. Show 2: Doors open at 8:30 p.m. | Show starts at 9 p.m. Ages 21+ (Please provide a valid ID at the door) 

Step into an unforgettable night where lyricism meets live instrumentation and storytelling takes center stage. Join poet and performer Jerica Wortham for a soul-stirring showcase that blends the raw intimacy of spoken word with the vibrant energy of a live band. This one-of-a-kind experience fuses poetry, music, and emotion—each piece unfolding like a scene from a story you didn’t know you needed. With original poems and melodic interludes, this is more than a show—it’s a live, breathing journal of Black artistry and creative expression. Come ready to vibe, feel, and be moved! The live band includes: Alexandrea Westbrook on keys, Tiffany Henley on bass, Alphaeus Washington on guitar, Quincy Edwards on drums, and Damian Rozell on trumpet. Doors open at 7 p.m. | Show starts at 8 p.m. | Ages 21+ ABOUT JERICA D. WORTHAM: Jerica D. Wortham, a Tulsa, Oklahoma native, is a renowned bestselling author, award-winning spoken word artist, and a key influencer in the realms of literature and arts. Her passion for words, both written and spoken, took root early in her life, blossoming into a career that embodies creativity and cultural impact. In May 2012, Jerica established J’Parlé, launching a literary magazine that quickly emerged as a crucial platform for global artists, particularly for those who find their expression through writing. The mission of J’Parlé has been to ensure that every voice is given a chance to resonate, making it a hub for diverse and powerful storytelling. 2013 was a landmark year for Jerica as she ventured into hosting with the debut of J’Parlé Live, a show that highlighted her dynamic presence and versatility. Beyond the stage, she has made significant contributions, including teaching poetry to inmates in partnership with the Department of Corrections, demonstrating her belief in the transformative power of words. Jerica's career spans several roles: author, publisher, business coach, curator, BBC Radio writer/producer, Executive Producer of the bLERDS web series, humanitarian, and philanthropist. In October 2014, she took her philanthropic efforts further by founding the J’Parlé Scholarship fund, aiding in the educational pursuits of students and adults. In her role as Program Director for the Greenwood Art Project during the Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Commemoration, Jerica was instrumental in overseeing over 30 individual art projects, involving more than 100 artists. Her artistic talents were also showcased in the leading single "Shining" for the Motown-signed project, Fire in Little Africa, and she was featured in the OWN Network's two-part docuseries "The Legacy of Black Wall Street" in 2021, further solidifying her prominence in the arts. Jerica is the visionary behind the Parla Creative Festival, a citywide public art initiative championing BIPOC creatives. This includes the (B)light Project, which artistically revitalizes blighted homes, and various community programs that celebrate diverse creative disciplines. Additionally, she is committed to community enrichment through a community garden and an after-school program for adolescents and teens. Her accolades are extensive, including multiple Poetry Slam Championships, features in the New York Times and Rolling Stone Magazine, being named the 2020 Black Wall Street Spoken Word Artist of the Year, and receiving the YWCA’s 2021 Woman of the Year, Pinnacle Award for Arts and Humanity. She's curated art for Wilson's athletic brand, orchestrated the PGA Tour art experience, and recently, was honored as the 2022 Boomtown Awards Legacy Award recipient from TYPROS. Jerica's future plans include further developing platforms for artists in her community. Outside of her professional pursuits, she finds joy in life with her husband, Webster, and their two sons, Solomon and Jonah, striking a perfect balance between a rich career and a fulfilling personal life. 

HONEYTRAP is a dynamic collaboration between two of Tulsa’s most captivating female musicians: Fiawna Forté and Annie Ellicott. Backed by an adventurous live band, this powerhouse duo brings their uniquely creative talents and explosive stage presence to every performance. Annie Ellicott is a genre-spanning vocalist known for her work in everything from cabaret and jazz to big bands. She has toured internationally as the featured singer with Jeff Goldblum’s Mildred Snitzer Orchestra. Fiawna Forté is a celebrated singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist whose genre-defying work has earned her spots at major festivals and opening slots for legends like Wanda Jackson and Leon Russell. Known for everything from high-energy full-band shows to intimate solo sets, she also performs with her husband in their side project, Nine & Ten. Longtime admirers of each other’s work, Fiawna and Annie created HONEYTRAP as a space to merge their talents and have fun doing it—and that chemistry is undeniable when they take the stage. Annie Ellicott - vocals and ukulele Fiawna Forte - bass, guitar, piano, vocals. Phillip Hanewinkel - Drums, bass David Broome - Piano Peter Tomshany - Guitar, drums Mark Southerland - Saxophone Doors open at 6 p.m. | Show starts at 6:30 p.m. Ages 21+ 

Catch folk duo Handmade Moments live at LowDown on Friday, July 11, for a night of unforgettable music and magnetic energy. Hailing from New Orleans, Anna Moss and Joel Ludford fuse jazz, folk, soul, and funk into a playful and profound sound. Two Showtimes: Show 1: Doors open at 6:00 p.m. | Show starts at 6:30 p.m. Show 2: Doors open at 8:00 p.m. | Show starts at 8:30 p.m. Ages 21+ (Please provide a valid ID at the door) ABOUT HANDMADE MOMENTS Handmade Moments is a fearless, all-weather duo based in New Orleans, LA. Anna Moss and Joel Ludford’s endearing personalities guide us through diverse musical flavors of American music. They serve up ornate instrumentation and simple, yet sophisticated songcraft. Their live show offers a memorable mix of intoxicating vocals, bass clarinet, saxophone, sousaphone, guitar, upright bass, and tag team beatboxing. “Moss and Ludford are masters at sneaking heavy messages into lighthearted melodies and arrangements, Moss’ bass clarinet functioning like a cheerful Trojan Horse to deliver a grim truth to the listener.” - No Depression 

Steeped in the 20th and 21st century traditions of black American improvisational music (John Coltrane, Horace Silver, Miguel Zenon), Mike Cameron Collective will present a thrilling evening of recently penned compositions with his new sextet on Saturday, July 12. The group features over 100 years of combined musical experience and study. The collective includes musicians like vibraphone virtuoso Nick Mancini and is excited to be back on the stage at Low Down on July 12! Mike Cameron - sax Gary Adolph - trumpet Scott McQuade - piano Nick Mancini - vibraphone Stephen Schultz - bass Jared Johnson - drums Two Showtimes Show 1: Doors open at 6:30 p.m. | Show starts at 7 p.m. Show 2: Doors open at 9 p.m. | Show starts at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+ (Please provide a valid ID at the door)