Rediscovering Debbie Campbell Podcast

02/03/2024

It was an amazing leap day night at the Tulsa Little Theatre on Thursday as we got to honor Debbie Campbell.

Huge thanks to for taking great photos!

The producer and host for the evening Lynz Floren took up his residence at the desk onstage and brought out stories, pictures and videos while introducing special guests like Cassie Latshaw and her amazing band, along with songwriter Sarah Popejoy and legendary Tulsa writer and historian John Wooley.

Everyone learned a little something new about Debbie and her fascinating life.

Thank you everyone for coming! Keep an eye out for the next podcast episode soon!

29/02/2024

Next up we have a powerhouse local performer.Cassie Latshaw and her awesome band.

Cassie regularly rocks Friday nights at Mercury Lounge and recently, along with her husband and a band mate, took over

A versatile singer and songwriter, she is the perfect fit for a Debbie tribute.

Come out and see her for yourself this Thursday at the 20 Years Gone event!

28/02/2024

Our next tribute performer is Sarah Popejoy!

Influenced by songwriters like Lucinda Williams, Roseanne Cash, Bruce Springsteen, and Dar Williams, Sarah Popejoy’s songs blend storytelling with an Americana-leaning groove. Born into a musical family her father Brad Popejoy played bass guitar for a band called Front Page News released on Dial Records, while her Grandmother, Gwen Popejoy Bonnell, was part of a successful singing trio that toured Oklahoma in her younger years. 

With two studio albums recorded in Nashville under her belt, Sarah is no stranger to recording and producing. Her extensive touring credits include performances at Cambridge’s Club Passim’s Cutting Edge of the Campfire, The Bluebird’s Sunday Showcases in Nashville, and opening for Debbie Campbell at her Summer’s Fifth night in front of a crowd of over 10,000 people.  

After living in Nashville for 10 years, Sarah moved back home to Tulsa, what Rolling Stone calls the next Austin, where she is producing her 3rd studio album called “The Oklahoma Storyteller”. Most of the album has been recorded at  the newly renovated, world-class studio, The Church Studio, in Tulsa, Oklahoma which was previously owned by Leon Russell. All songs on the new album are written by Mrs. Popejoy, a previous award winner of the American Songwriter Magazine Lyric Contest and The Billboard Song Contest. 

The intersections of I-40, The King of Trails (Highway 75), and the largest stretch of Route 66, Oklahoma figuratively and literally is the crossroads of the American Story. It was the end of the trail for many indigenous people during America's dark history of forced removal, birthplace of one of the biggest heroes of America's pastime, home to the struggles of those who lived and breathed the Dust Bowl, home of some of the biggest trendsetting influencers in modern American music, and the site of the worst domestic terrorist attack in U.S. history. This is why the first album in The Oklahoma Storyteller series, is called, "The Oklahoma Storyteller: Crossroads of the American Story", set to be released June of 2024.

28/02/2024

For anyone asking who's hosting the 20 Years Gone tribute event this Thursday Feb 29, it's the host/producer of the Rediscovering Debbie Campbell podcast and Debbie's own stepson. He is the foremost expert on Debbie's life, having lived through some of it, researched her extensively through newspaper archives, listened through more than 100 tapes from Debbie's archive and conducted a couple dozen (so far) interviews about her for the podcast. He's been driving this whole effort and has edited some special video montages exclusively for this event.

Come learn about Debbie's life - not only her brilliant and exciting career in music, but also her public and private displays of kindness and generosity.

This is a one-of-a-kind event that you don't want to miss!

25/02/2024

Time is running out to get your tickets to the Debbie Campbell tribute event at the Tulsa Little Theatre on Thursday, February 29th.

Debbie was such a well rounded entertainer with a broad set of skills and experiences.

Starting with Rock n Roll, Rhythm & Blues, and the great American song book, moving through country, musicals blues, gospel, spiritual, and jazz.

Her 4-decade career covered a lot of ground and you can learn all about it, with a collection of audio and video recordings and live tribute performances along with stories and photos.

Don't miss out on this unique event that not only celebrates Debbie, but also pays tribute to the Tulsa town where she chose to make her home for over 30 years.

19/02/2024

Whether you knew Debbie Campbell or not, her story, her passion and her talent are an inspiration!

Come learn about her fascinating career in entertainment and see archival footage of her singing and telling her own story, along with tribute performances from a next generation of local artists.

Travel back in time to:
🔹The 1960's with all girl group the Kandy Kanes 🎸
🔹The 1970's with chart-breaking band Buckwheat, a move to Tulsa, and a single on Pl***oy Records🎙️
🔹The 1980's with a band called Brothers of the Night, an album called Two Hearts, and a national TV appearance on Star Search 📺
🔹The 1990's with 2 albums of spiritual music🕊️ and so much more!

You don't want to miss this special event!

It's like a real-life documentary unfolding onstage, along with a pop-up Debbie museum in the lobby, just for one night!

It's hard to believe Debbie has been gone for 20 years because her light was so bright that it has warmed our hearts long after she passed.

And like Debbie, this event will be talked about long after it's gone.

Don't miss out! Get your tickets today!

15/02/2024

Look at Debbie getting all gussied up for this rendition of Route 66!

15/02/2024

We've launched an engaging new episode of the podcast, titled: Debbie Comes to Tulsa!

Featuring interviews with pianist Jon Glazer, radio host Scott Aycock, and drummer Chuck DeWalt.

Listen here:

Debbie Moves to Tulsa: Dueling Pianos, Folk Salad, and a City JobIn this fourth episode of "Rediscovering Debbie Campbell," we have the pleasure of talk...

08/02/2024

Attention Tulsa music lovers! Don't miss out on the chance to celebrate the iconic Debbie Campbell at our "20 Years Gone" event. Join us on Feb 29 at the Tulsa Little Theatre for an unforgettable evening filled with storytelling, live music performances, and a tribute to a Tulsa legend. Plus, take advantage of our Early Bird Discount and save on tickets through Feb 14th! 🌟

Experience the magic of Debbie's legacy with storytelling by Lynz Floren and videos from Debbie's archive, alongside special tribute performances by a new generation of Tulsa artists, including Cassie Latshaw and Sarah Popejoy. Secure your spot today and be part of this historic celebration! 🎤✨

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/20-years-gone-but-not-forgotten-the-life-of-debbie-campbell-tickets-798012666367

01/02/2024

⚡Flashback to the 70s!⚡
Tulsa Legend Debbie Campbell made her mark on Tulsa in many ways over the years. But this appearance at Cain's took place during the heyday of the Tulsa Sound years, and gave us this iconic shot of Debbie with her vintage Strat and the iconic Cain's stage sign.

Learn more about Debbie Campbell, her connection to Tulsa, and her incredible musical legacy at our event at the Tulsa Little Theatre on Feb 29, 2024. Link in bio.

In 2004 we lost a true Tulsa treasure, Debbie Campbell. This event celebrates her life and legacy with stories, archival video & live music.

23/01/2024

🎉 Join us at 7 pm on Feb 29 to celebrate the extraordinary life of Tulsa legend, Debbie Campbell! 🎤

✨ Immerse yourself in an unforgettable night at Tulsa Little Theatre with storytelling, archival video, and live music performances.

🎶 Explore the Pop-Up Debbie Museum from 5:30 pm onwards.

Get your ticket today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/20-years-gone-but-not-forgotten-the-life-of-debbie-campbell-tickets-798012666367

Presented by Rediscovering Debbie Campbell podcast producer Lynz Floren and Growth Network Podcasts

Don't miss out on this iconic tribute! 🌟

25/12/2023

01/12/2023

Meet the producers of Rediscovering Debbie Campbell! 🎤🎙️

Join Lynz Floren and Aubrey Allen in a conversation in which they discuss the origins of the podcast and how they each found sweet inspiration in Debbie's story. You'll learn more about each of them, how their lives led to this project, as well as what other creative and musical things they work on outside of the show! 🎸🎻🎵

🎧 LISTEN NOW: www.debbiepodcast.com

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01/12/2023

Meet the producers of Rediscovering Debbie Campbell! 🎤🎙️

Join Lynz Floren and Aubrey Allen in a conversation in which they discuss the origins of the podcast and how they each found sweet inspiration in Debbie’s story. You’ll learn more about each of them, how their lives led to this project, as well as what other creative and musical things they work on outside of the show! 🎸🎻🎵

🎧 LISTEN NOW VIA LINK IN BIO 🔗

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18/10/2023

Debbie's Buckwheat Era followed her time with the Kandy Kanes 🎤

In Episode 3 of Rediscovering Debbie Campbell, learn about the band that started as Jim Edgar & the Roadrunners, changed to Picket Fence, and eventually became Buckwheat in 1971.

You'll hear all of this as well as the challenges and successes of Buckwheat from the band's bassist, Marc Durham.

This episode we also talked to Becky Hobbs about her career and the inspiration that Debbie and the Kandy Kanes had on her. Additionally, you will get to hear a darker side of Debbie's story as she explains her struggle with alcohol.

🎧 LISTEN NOW: www.debbiepodcast.com

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13/10/2023

The Kandy Kanes! 🎤🎸🎹

During the 60s, Debbie toured with the revolutionary all-girl band, performing at bars and clubs all over the country - including The Fondalite Club in Tulsa and Gaslight Square in St. Louis, where the band met Chuck Berry.

⬇️ Check out some awesome photos of the Kandy Kanes below and hear all about the band's adventures and influence from Candy Chase, Jo Ann Chovan, Michelle Dudley, Lynz Floren, and Debbie herself in episode 2 of Rediscovering Debbie Campbell!

🎧 LISTEN NOW: https://rediscovering-debbie-campbell.captivate.fm/

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15/09/2023

Episode 2 of Rediscovering Debbie Campbell is about the all-girl band that toured the nation in the 1960s, The Kandy Kanes!

🔹 Listen to stories from the band members, including Candy Chase (the band's co-founder and bassist) and Jo Ann Chovan (the band's keyboardist).
🔹 We learn about Debbie's time as The Kandy Kanes' guitarist from Debbie herself.
🔹 And Lynz meets with Michelle Dudley, Jo Ann's daughter, to discuss what it was like growing up with The Kandy Kanes.

🎧 Listen now: https://rediscovering-debbie-campbell.captivate.fm/

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11/08/2023

This is a great little bit of Tulsa Sound history!

Just as John rediscovered Debbie’s 2001 album, SOME OF THESE DAYS, you too can rediscover the life, legacy, and music of Debbie Campbell!

🎧 Listen to Rediscovering Debbie Campbell here: https://rediscovering-debbie-campbell.captivate.fm/ or wherever you find your podcasts!

📻 And tune in to SWING ON THIS, Saturdays at 7PM on 89.5 FM KWGS or live-streaming on https://www.publicradiotulsa.org/

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15/07/2023

Ever wonder how Rediscovering Debbie Campbell came to be? Well, it all started with a pile of "stuff."

🎧 LISTEN NOW: https://rediscovering-debbie-campbell.captivate.fm/

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30/06/2023

Take a look at what you can listen to in the first episode of Rediscovering Debbie Campbell! 👀

🔹 Meet Sharon Garrison, a bandmate of Debbie's from the 1960s girl-band: The Kandy Kanes.
🔹 We talk to Brenda Cline, an Oklahoma native who was producing a Women of Song concert.
🔹 We hear from Chuck “Boom-Boom” Dewalt, longtime drummer for Debbie in bands like Rockin' Jimmy and the Brothers of the Night and for her own solo shows.
🔹 Lynz reaches out to Oklahoma music historian and author John Wooley to get some context about the Tulsa Music scene.
🔹 We connect with Tulsa County Commissioner Karen Keith, a longtime fan of Debbie’s who used to create news pieces about her when she worked for the local Tulsa Channel 2.
🔹 Finally, we meet Sarah Popejoy, an Oklahoma songwriter who tells the story of taking career advice from Debbie many years ago, she shares about her cool Oklahoma concept album, and invites Lynz to the legendary Church Studio.

🎧 LISTEN NOW: https://rediscovering-debbie-campbell.captivate.fm/

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23/06/2023

The first episode of Rediscovering Debbie Campbell is now available!! 💜

Follow the link in our bio to 🔔 SUBSCRIBE 🔔 wherever you listen to podcasts! 🎧

Finally, be sure to 👐 SHARE 👐 this with your friends so that everyone has a chance to hear Debbie’s amazing story! 🎵🎤

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09/06/2023

▶️ New YouTube video alert! ▶️

Imagine: you’re in an all-girl band in 1965, you have the best gear in Fort Worth, and you get a mysterious call from a person with a British accent asking to borrow your gear.

Watch the story of how the Kandy Kanes helped some of the greatest bands in British rock history on our YouTube channel. 🎸 You can find the link to our channel in our bio! 🔗

You can learn more about the Kandy Kanes when Rediscovering Debbie Campbell launches on JUNE 19TH!

✅ SUBSCRIBE wherever you listen to podcasts 🎧

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07/06/2023

Learn a little bit about Debbie before Rediscovering Debbie Campbell releases on June 19th! ⬇️

Debbie Campbell was a singer, songwriter and performer for nearly 40 years. Her legacy left an impact on the Heartland, but not many know her story.

Born in 1950 in Fort Worth, Texas, at 15 she joined an all-girl band called the Kandy Kanes in 1965 – playing guitar and singing Rhythm & Blues as well as Rock & Roll. 🎸 Next, she joined Jim Edgar & the Roadrunners in 1968, a band that later became Picket Fence, a show band. 🎤 After some ups and downs, members reunited as Buckwheat and created 4 albums together, with 3 featuring Debbie's incredible voice. 🎶 In 1975, she moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma, where she helped shape the famous Tulsa Sound. 🎵 Later, she released her own country album in 1983 called "Two Hearts." ❤️ In 1985, Debbie made her TV debut on Star Search, appearing on the same episode as Sinbad. 📺 From the '90s onward, she shifted her focus to spiritual music and eventually returned to the great American songbook. 🎙️ Sadly, she passed away in 2004 from cancer, leaving behind a remarkable legacy. 💔

This captivating carousel highlights Debbie Campbell's incredible journey through the decades, giving the impression of a Forest Gump-like character with near-fame in many eras. 🌟🎶 Learn more about the life of a remarkable artist by subscribing to Rediscovering Debbie Campbell wherever you listen to podcasts. 🎙️✨

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07/06/2023

Debbie Campbell was a singer, songwriter and performer for nearly 40 years. Her legacy left an impact on the Heartland, but not many know her story.

Rediscovering Debbie Campbell is a podcast that will explore Debbie’s impressive career, her unique spirit, and the many lives that she impacted.

The show will be launching on June 19th and can be found wherever you listen to podcasts! 🎙️

Follow the link in our intro to stay up to date with all things Debbie! 🎵