July 19, 2025

July 2025

Marcy Playground • Augustana • Stephen Speaks • Leslie Mendelson

July 19, 2025
5:00 pm
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Get ready for cheers and beers! The last one was so fun, we’re doing it again! This beer festival, happening again on July 19th from 4pm to 7pm, is the perfect way to kick off a day of Dancing Rabbit fun. Get ready to sample incredible brews, connect with fellow beer enthusiasts, and set the stage for an amazing night of music.

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The Dancing Rabbit Music Festival’s July show is locking in coordinates for an out-of-this-world experience. Sending the summer out in style, we’re traversing the cosmos with Grammy-nominated singers and bands with a cosmic groove. Your only mission… to have an unforgettable time.

Leslie Mendelson

With her enchanting voice and soulful songwriting, Leslie Mendelson captivates audiences and fellow musicians alike. A Grammy-nominated artist, she’s known for blending folk-rock, pop-Americana, and timeless melodies. Her latest album, After The Party, features collaborations with legendary producer Peter Asher, rising star Tyler Chester, and longtime songwriting partner Steve McEwan.

Stephen Speaks

Stephen Speaks is a dynamic, original band hailing from Tulsa, OK, known for their electrifying live performances and a sound that’s earned them a dedicated fan base worldwide. The band first skyrocketed to fame with their platinum-selling 2001 album, which produced two #1 hits, “Passenger Seat” and “Out of My League.” Since then, Stephen Speaks has toured across the globe, bringing their infectious energy and soulful sound to fans everywhere.
While the band features a revolving cast of musicians depending on who’s available, Stephen Speaks has always been fronted by singer, songwriter, and mastermind Rockwell Ryan Ripperger. Rockwell’s vision and energy remain at the heart of the band’s success.

Augustana

Augustana has captured the hearts of music lovers with their poignant lyrics, emotive melodies, and timeless rock sound. Formed in 2002 in San Diego, California, the band rose to fame with their unforgettable single “Boston,” a song that became an anthem for listeners seeking connection, introspection, and hope.
Known for their ability to craft songs that balance both vulnerability and strength, Augustana has built a legacy of beautifully textured rock music that continues to resonate across generations. With a unique blend of Americana, indie rock, and pop influences, their music evokes both nostalgia and a sense of discovery.

Marcy Playground

Marcy Playground is a name that resonates with anyone who came of age in the late ’90s and early 2000s. Best known for their breakout hit “Sex and Candy”, the band captured the mood of an era with their signature blend of alt-rock, grunge, and soulful melodies. Their introspective lyrics, infectious hooks, and raw emotion made them an instant staple on radio stations and playlists around the world. With a reputation for captivating live performances, Marcy Playground has played sold-out shows across the globe, where their loyal fanbase enjoys not just the hits but deep cuts that highlight their musical diversity. Whether you’re reliving the ’90s or discovering them for the first time, Marcy Playground offers something for every music lover.

 

 

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Lineup

Marcy Playground
Headliner

Marcy Playground

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Augustana

Augustana

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Stephen Speaks

Stephen Speaks

Stephen Speaks brings melodic, heartfelt songwriting and an easy stage presence, the kind of act that wins a room over one song at a time. Warm and unpretentious, their set is a gentle, genuine pleasure, exactly the sort of rising talent Dancing Rabbit loves to put in front of a hometown crowd.

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Leslie Mendelson

Leslie Mendelson

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Made Possible By

Presenting Sponsor

City of McAlester

Platinum Sponsors

First National Bank Sam Wampler’s Freedom Ford Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. of McAlester, Inc.

Gold Sponsors

A&B Service and Rentals logo featuring a Texas outline with a star and transmission tower. Cannabis 31 logo and signage with Oklahoma state outline on dark background Blue logo for Foundation Law P.L.L.C. featuring a castle rook symbol and text. Josh Hass Insurance sponsor logo featuring aviator sunglasses and a bearded face silhouette. Izabella’s Learning Center Kennedy Eyecare logo featuring an eye symbol with blue accents and serif text. The McAlester News-Capital logo displayed in dark blue text on white background. Patron Veterinary Clinic logo featuring a blue longhorn skull design with clinic name text. Vicars Powersports logo sign with green text on dark background and metallic gear design. Wagner & Lynch P.L.L.C. law firm logo and company name displayed on white background. WAV11 logo with red curved design and gray text on white background with tagline Simplify Technology.

Silver Sponsors

Arkoma Surveying & Mapping company logo displayed in blue and orange text. Caring Hands Healthcare Centers logo in blue and red text Edward Jones-Jake Wood First Family Federal Credit Union logo featuring green silhouettes of two people and gold text. First Realty, Inc. sponsor logo displayed at the festival venue. Red and silver vintage-style car dealership logo sign displayed at the festival. McAlester Home Store logo with blue house silhouette and storefront text. Logos of festival sponsors Wahoo Docks, Meeco Sullivan, and Ravens Marine displayed together. Logo for Oklahoma Kush displayed on a green background with blue and pink lettering. Logo featuring a black circle with gold rope border displaying 'Western Hustle' text in cream and cursive fonts.

Special Sponsors

Atlas Records logo featuring a yellow banner with text on a navy globe design. Barnett Construction Large gray 'Buckshot Builders' text logo displayed against a white background. Buff It Auto Wash logo with yellow text and cartoon bull mascot on black background Custom Screen Printers Thomas Wicks, DPM Freebirds Bail Bonds H & P Heating and Air Conditioning sponsor logo with red and blue oval design Happy Design Co logo in dark navy blue text on white background Harper & Grey House logo with decorative leaf flourishes on white background. Logo for Mascoto Chiropractic displaying green oval shape with white letter M and company name. Miller Glass Spanky Robinson Blue heart-shaped logo with TLC text and Tax & Bookkeeping LLC underneath. Pratt Family

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A young child in a colorful floral dress stands in the foreground at an outdoor festival venue.
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A group of young people posing outside a brick storefront with a Miller sign during the festival.
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A performer sings passionately into a microphone while playing an acoustic guitar on stage.
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Three festival attendees smile for the camera at an outdoor venue with a red-roofed building behind them.
A musician performs on stage with a guitar, singing into a microphone under professional stage lighting.
A musician performs on stage at Dancing Rabbit Music Festival, singing into a microphone while playing an acoustic guitar.
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A musician performs on stage with an acoustic guitar under professional lighting and truss rigging.
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A performer plays an acoustic guitar and sings into a microphone on stage under professional lighting.
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A performer plays acoustic guitar at the Dancing Rabbit Music Festival stage under bright lights.
A performer with curly reddish hair sings into a microphone while playing an acoustic guitar on an outdoor festival stage.
A musician performs on stage with an acoustic guitar and microphone under professional lighting at an outdoor festival.
A performer with curly hair plays an acoustic guitar and sings into a microphone on an outdoor stage.
A performer with curly hair plays an acoustic guitar at a microphone on an outdoor stage.
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