Cain's Ballroom To Host Free Concert Honoring Leon Russell

Leon Russell fans will gather Thursday evening at Cain's Ballroom for 'A Tribute To Leon,' a free event honoring the late musician.

Russell died November 13, 2016, at his home in Hermitage Tennessee. Born Russell Bridges, he changed his name to Leon Russell after relocating to Los Angeles from his home in Tulsa. He got his start playing in Tulsa nightclubs when he was just 14.

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The tribute concert band will include numerous local artists including Paul Benjamin, Chuck Blackwell, Jim Byfield, Wink Burcham, Beau Charron, John Cooper, Tommy Crook, Gene Crose, John Fullbright, Steve Hamm, Ben Han, Matt Harris, Brandon Holder, Jimmy Karstein, Rodney Lay, Brian Lee, Jimmy Markham, Peter Mayo, Mike MacKay, Ron McRorey, Jamie Oldaker, Bill Pair, Brad Piccolo, Walt Richmond, Bobby Taylor, David Teegarden, Charles Tuberville, Casey Van Beek, Jack Wessel, Don White, Steve White and Johnny Williams.

The all-ages event is standing room only, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. and showtime at 7:30 p.m. 

The event is free, but is on a first come, first serve basis. 

Oklahoma Joe's BBQ will be available for purchase from 6:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.

Cain's Ballroom is located at 423 N. Main Street. For more information about the event, visit the Cain's Ballroom website.