Amnesty International
Amnesty USA
Amnesty International - Music For Human Rights
Human Rights Watch
National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty
Human Rights Campaign
Groovefest and OU Amnesty International thank our speakers and performers for the Spring 2009 edition of Groovefest:
Mike Ridgeway of the Norman Human Rights Commission
Karen Spradlin of Let Justice Roll
Tamya Cox of the ACLU of Oklahoma
Linda Terrell of Center for Children and Families
Mary Francis and Gene Perry of Voices of Oklahoma Media Project
Maui Beinke of Cleveland County Habitat for Humanity
Harlequins Bohème
Jonbear Fourtet
Algebra
John Calvin
Zebre
The Whiskey Trio
Extra Ginger
We appreciate all of the bands that applied to perform at this Spring edition of Groovefest. There was no shortage of talent in the applications and we encourage you to apply again in the future. We will begin accepting applications for the Fall 2009 edition of Groovefest in June.
Additionally, we will need groups to play a series of fundraiser shows during the summer to fund the Fall 2009 edition of Groovefest. If you would be interested in performing at one of these shows, please send your contact information to groovefest@gmail.com.
Groovefest was first organized in 1986 by the OU student chapter of the international human rights organization Amnesty International. In the years since, the event has evolved into a local tradition supported by a team of volunteers that includes Norman locals and OU students. Groovefest has always been a community effort and the countless passionate individuals which have volunteered over the years make Groovefest a success. Other local and student organizations have also done their part, including Our Earth, GreenCorn, and the Oklahoma Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty.
Every spring and fall, Norman residents and surrounding communities come together to celebrate our freedoms with music and art and raise awareness of Human Rights issues both domestic and international.
So come out to the park; sample local cuisine, browse the work of local artisans, enjoy the music of local musicians, and learn something about Human Rights.
Performing Artists: If you would like to be a performer at the next Groovefest, please follow the instructions on our website at www.groovefest.org to apply! We will begin accepting application for the Fall 2009 Groovefest in June.
“Recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world.”
—United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
Everybody asks for work off on this day and I am forced to stay in OKC. Maybe if I put in now that I will be gone I will get to come this year. I have only missed 2 since I have lived here.
JFJO returns to The Deli on September 2nd to celebrate the release of their new EP 'One Day in Brooklyn'. Catch a sneak peak of the new material and head on over to www.jfjo.com to download the first track off of the new EP. You can also catch JFJO again on Saturday night (Sept 5th) in OKC at Arts Festival Oklahoma.
JFJO returns to The DELI in NORMAN on TONIGHT Thurs. March 26th with the new quartet lineup, in support of 'Winterwood' - the new studio album available as FREE download at www.jfjo.com!
Just wanted to Thank you for the luv and support! Feel free to comment on my songs and vocals anytime on my page...it's greatly appreciated & Please spread the word and keep listening! =)* Marisol aka SILVUPLAY
Thanks for your support! We added a blog and a news feed to our page. Please check it out for updates about human rights. It would also be most gracious of you to help us raise awareness by spreading the word!
JFJO returns to The Deli on September 2nd to celebrate the release of their new EP 'One Day in Brooklyn'. Catch a sneak peak of the new material and head on over to 
