Horton Records marks 20 years of supporting Tulsa music

Horton Records is celebrating its 20th anniversary with Horton Fest, a weekend of shows in Tulsa; president Brian Horton said the label has released work by an estimated 150 artists and aims to connect the community.

Horton Records is marking its 20th anniversary with a weekend of concerts called Horton Fest in Tulsa. The label's president, Brian Horton, said the label has released work by an estimated 150 artists and focuses on Oklahoma music. The festival runs Friday through Sunday and brings together Tulsa musicians and longtime collaborators. Horton said the label grew from informal, nonprofit-minded efforts to help local artists get releases. Event and label details: - Horton Records has released music by an estimated 150 different artists, according to Brian Horton. - Horton Fest runs Friday–Sunday in Tulsa with shows at VFW 577, Cain's Ballroom and Fassler Hall. - Friday's VFW show is free and features Seth Lee Jones, Greg Koch, and Dustin and Jesse's Higher Education. - Saturday at Cain's Ballroom is ticketed and includes Ian Moore, Mike Mattison and Trash Magic, JD Simo and Luther Dickinson; attendees can get gumbo between sets. - Sunday at Fassler Hall at noon features Greyhounds, Pilgrim, and Brad Absher and the Superials. Summary: Horton Records' 20th-anniversary festival highlights the label's long-running role in Tulsa's music scene and its focus on connecting artists and community. Brian Horton described the label's origins in helping local musicians release music and said he values the scene's generosity and collaborative spirit. The weekend of shows brings those connections into focus, and broader changes in downtown Tulsa and interest in more local industry support were noted.