Surviving Rocklahoma

Strength In Agony guitarist Horace Young Jr joins Adam on his birthday to discuss Dark Star, the band’s September 2026 EP, and the changes behind their three-piece sound.
Horace shares how working with Sprout on bass and lead vocals and Ryan Coker on drums led to lower tunings, collaborative songwriting and a renewed direction. We revisit Rock The Equinox in Stigler and the band’s October 23 show with Butcher Babies at Tulsa’s Boman Twin Event Center, then talk recording plans, regional touring goals and supporting the next generation of musicians.
Horace closes with a message to the fans and a reminder to give local bands—and whole albums—a chance.
Listen to Strength In Agony on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4wL0s5UCmj8wRtTWxTbB0t
Dark Star on Apple Music:
https://music.apple.com/us/album/dark-star-ep/6816239086
Watch the video interview:
https://youtu.be/wWxNhpQOebc
Recorded October 26, 2026. Future plans reflect the conversation at that time.
Surviving Rocklahoma
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CHAPTERS — ADJUSTED FOR THIS MP3
00:00 Welcome to Horace Young Jr
00:52 Becoming a three-piece and developing Dark Star
03:01 Sprout’s voice and the band’s sound
04:48 Rock The Equinox and young fans
08:13 Local festivals versus larger events
09:21 The songs defining Strength In Agony
10:57 Butcher Babies and the Boman Twin Event Center
13:05 Meeting Heidi and watching Butcher Babies
13:44 Choosing a support set
15:46 New music and recording plans
16:44 Regional touring goals for 2027
17:34 Where new listeners should start
18:53 Horace’s message to the fans
19:45 Closing



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From the heat at Rocklahoma to rain and pyro at Rock The Equinox, She Hates Me Not has some stories to tell.The Tulsa metal band joins Adam Richmond to revisit its Rocklahoma debut, performing new material for a festival crowd, and learning to handle equipment problems and unexpected challenges on the road.At Rock The Equinox in Stigler, teamwork with Cirkus helped shelter the stage from the rain so the show could continue. The band shares what it felt like to perform with pyro for the first time and watch the youngest fans bring their energy to the pit.We also discuss:
• Finding a heavier, more cohesive sound
• Plans for their next album and upcoming shows
• Balancing music with school and everyday responsibilities
• The friendships and support behind Tulsa’s music community
• A personal thank-you to their fans and pit crewThis standalone interview originally aired on Surviving Rocklahoma Live on October 12, 2026. Show and release plans reflect the conversation at that time.WATCH THE VIDEO INTERVIEW
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Route 918 returns from Born & Raised with stories worth keeping: a newly engaged couple, a scavenger-hunt winner receiving a signed guitar, and the people bringing the campgrounds to life after the music ends.
Adam Richmond shares festival recordings and reflections from the radio booth, looks back at the Big O Bus and Regrets Rodeo parties, and thanks the listeners and sponsors helping the show grow. The episode also previews future artist coverage and the next festival stop, Rock the Equinox.
Follow Route 918 for country music, community stories, and memories from Oklahoma’s festival scene.
Recorded September 23, 2026. This is an archived broadcast. Event plans, ticket offers, and giveaways reflect the original broadcast and are not current offers.
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Rocklahoma lessons become Born & Raised preparations in this Route 918 community episode. Adam Richmond talks camp comfort, food prep, transportation, festival expectations, and keeping a positive attitude through a demanding weekend.
There are updates on planned artist coverage, appreciation for veterans and the people supporting the show, and the original Born & Raised ticket drawings and Big Belly’s Burgers giveaway. This is a festival-planning conversation, with interviews announced for future episodes.
Follow Route 918 for country music, Red Dirt stories, and the people who make Oklahoma’s festivals memorable.
Recorded September 9, 2026. This is an archived broadcast. Event plans, ticket offers, and giveaways reflect the original broadcast and are not current offers.
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2026 Rocklahoma campground map
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Fresh from their first Rocklahoma appearance as a band, Circus joins Surviving Rocklahoma to reflect on the work behind the set and the momentum afterward. Adam Richmond asks about preparing for the stage, meeting other artists, handling interviews, and taking their music beyond the local scene.
The conversation also covers future recordings, merch plans, and appreciation for the fans who helped them reach this point. The episode includes Adam’s festival-coverage recap and music features from Circus and Stories Through Storms.
Follow Surviving Rocklahoma for Oklahoma rock, metal, artist interviews, and stories from the festival community.
Recorded September 14, 2026. This is an archived broadcast. Event plans, ticket offers, and giveaways reflect the original broadcast and are not current offers.
COMMUNITY LINKS
2026 Rocklahoma campground map
https://survivingrocklahoma.com/rocklahoma-campgrounds-map/
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Join Adam Richmond for a Rock Week check-in covering campground stories, festival packing, road access, and the community getting ready for Rocklahoma. Route 918 also looks ahead to Born & Raised and other Green Country gatherings.
The episode includes a short Rob Stinson open-mic preview, discussion of artist submissions, and the original lunch giveaway and ticket qualifier. It captures the anticipation of festival week and the practical details that keep a campsite running.
Follow Route 918 for country music discoveries and stories from Oklahoma’s festival community.
Recorded September 2, 2026. This is an archived broadcast. Event plans, ticket offers, and giveaways reflect the original broadcast and are not current offers.
COMMUNITY LINKS
2026 Rocklahoma campground map
https://survivingrocklahoma.com/rocklahoma-campgrounds-map/
Rebellious Photography / Rebel’s photo coverage
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Local music, campground plans, and a personal remembrance come together on Route 918. Adam Richmond shares music from Jamie Lin Wilson and Chris Johnson & The Hollywood Hillbillies, then talks through packing for Rocklahoma and preparing for the Born & Raised scavenger hunt.
Adam also remembers his Uncle Norman and reflects on the veterans who inspire the show’s community work. The episode includes a pre-party recap, the original raffle announcements, and a Big Belly’s Burgers giveaway.
Follow Route 918 for country and Red Dirt music, festival stories, and the people behind Green Country’s music community.
Recorded August 26, 2026. This is an archived broadcast. Event plans, ticket offers, and giveaways reflect the original broadcast and are not current offers.
COMMUNITY LINKS
2026 Rocklahoma campground map
https://survivingrocklahoma.com/rocklahoma-campgrounds-map/
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Adam Richmond sits down with Daniel Lewis of Cowboy Cup for a wide-ranging conversation about the cannabis competition’s move into Rocklahoma, its judging process, and the community surrounding the event.
Alongside the interview, this episode features Aquafire and Rotten Cotton Candy, a recap of the Rocklahoma Bitches show, and the original Mayhem’s Swag Grab announcement. It captures the excitement and preparations leading into the festival.
Adult language and cannabis discussion are included. Guest opinions and event plans are presented as part of the original interview, not as current rules or medical guidance. Follow Surviving Rocklahoma for more local music and festival conversations.
Recorded August 24, 2026. This is an archived broadcast. Event plans, ticket offers, and giveaways reflect the original broadcast and are not current offers.
COMMUNITY LINKS
2026 Rocklahoma campground map
https://survivingrocklahoma.com/rocklahoma-campgrounds-map/
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Justin Hoppe and David Henderson, the Founding Flockers, join Surviving Rocklahoma for a conversation about the scavenger hunts that turn a festival weekend into a community adventure.
Adam Richmond and the guests discuss photo challenges, artist-signed guitars, campground swag, a donated amplifier, and why making new connections matters as much as winning. They also explain plans for Born & Raised. Circus and Stonebreed provide the episode’s music features.
This archive preserves the plans and rules discussed before the 2026 events; it is not a current contest invitation. Follow Surviving Rocklahoma for music and stories from the festival community.
Recorded August 17, 2026. This is an archived broadcast. Event plans, ticket offers, and giveaways reflect the original broadcast and are not current offers.
COMMUNITY LINKS
2026 Rocklahoma campground map
https://survivingrocklahoma.com/rocklahoma-campgrounds-map/
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What does life on the road look like when music becomes a long-term career and family becomes part of the picture? Adam Richmond revisits a Born & Raised interview with William Clark Green about touring, songwriting, parenthood, and staying committed to the work.
This Route 918 episode also shares Radio Row coverage plans and the community effort behind the Born & Raised signed-guitar scavenger hunt. Music selections from William Clark Green and Caroline Jones round out the show.
The interview is an archive replay. Follow Route 918 for artist conversations, Oklahoma country music, and Green Country community stories.
Recorded August 12, 2026. This is an archived broadcast. Event plans, ticket offers, and giveaways reflect the original broadcast and are not current offers.
COMMUNITY LINKS
2026 Rocklahoma campground map
https://survivingrocklahoma.com/rocklahoma-campgrounds-map/
Rebellious Photography / Rebel’s photo coverage
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570799018498&sk=photos
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