Straight Shooter

• Jim Duggins - Bookings and Management
• Bud Kurtz - Guitar, Vocals, Mandolin
• Mike Duggins - Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals
• David Tichenor - Bass, Vocals
• Charlie Hutson - Drums and Percussion

OUR BAND HAS PLAYED AT OPENING NIGHT 2006 IN OKLAHOMA CITY AND AT THE OKLAHOMA ARTS COUNCIL FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS 2006, WE HAVE PERFORMED ALL OVER THE COUNTRY WE HAVE HAD THE PLEASURE OF PLAYING AT ALL OF MARY FALLINS FOR CONGRESS WATCH PARTIES AND HER REPUBLICAN WATCH PARTY.We were invited to play for Governor Mary Fallin at the Governors Mansion for Boots, Bandanas and Barbecue to benefit friends of the mansion.

Some of the corporations we have played for:

Dobson Telephone Company of Oklahoma
Oklahoma Publishers Convention,
Farmland Inc,
Chesapeake Energy,
Mary Fallin for Congress Rallies,
Lazy E Arena, and
National News Association Convention
First National Bank, Altus, OK
Schlumberger
Keene Energy
After 5 Lions Club of Altus, Enid and Ponca City
Shriners of Ponca City
Cavet's Kids Benefit
PRB Troop Benefit
Cattle Barons Ball to benefit Cancer Society
***IF HIRED WE WILL PAY THE GIGMASTER FINDERS FEE!!!***

Straight Shooter is an award winning 4 piece band that has been together for 10 years, the band is made up of some of the best professional musicians in this area.We have been named band of the year by the Oklahoma Country Music Association and Online Country Award winner for band of the year in the European Market and New Artist Radio Country Group of the year for 2002, Nominated in 2003 and 2004 for Country Group of the Year by New Artist Radio, each member
has over 30 years of playing experience , we are an energetic group, which does not drink! We play a wide variety of music, including oldies rock, standards, blues and country, we play everything from George Strait to ZZ Top to Righteous Brothers to BB King, ever since our formation in October of 1996 we have played nearly every weekend since. We have played at such places as The Cimarron Steakhouse in OKC to local clubs in OKC and we have played political rallies and festivals, and car and motorcyle rallies and weddings, reunions. We have opened up for national acts Lonestar, Confederate Railroad, Ricochet, Bellamy Brothers and shared the stage with Charlie Robison, Brandon Jenkins, Narvel Felts, Charlie Louvin, Bonhams, Marty Raybon and have backed up T Graham Brown. We have just finished releasing a CD of original music and are recieving airplay locally and in England, Spain, Ireland, The Netherlands, Belgium and Australia. Next time you need that special kind of music for your next function we can fit the bill give us a try you won't be sorry,we have a reperatoire of over 300 songs to chose from if you desire, we also take special requests wherever we play and we will try our best to do them for you. We strive to keep the crowd involved and entertained and welcome audience participation!! Thank you, Jim Duggins, CEO Dust Bowl Productions

• Amazed - Lonestar
• American Girl - Tom Petty
• Back In Lodi - CCR
• Yazgurs Farm - Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young
• Bad to the Bone - George Thoroughgood
• Be My Baby - Beatles,
• Temptation Eyes - Grassroots
• Blue Suede Shoes - Elvis
• Boot Scootin Boogie - Brooks and Dunn
• Born on the Bayou - CCR
• Born to be wild - Steppenwolf
• California Dreamin - Mamas and the Papas
• Cowboy in me - Tim McGraw
• Cowboy Rides Away - George Strait
• Cowboy Rule - Straight Shooter
• Cripple Creek - The Band
• Crossroads - Cream
• Eight Days a Week - Beatles
• Evil Ways - Santana
• Fast As You - Dwight Yoakum
• Feelin Alright - Three Dog Night
• Folsom Prison Blues Parody (Marriage Prison Blues) - Johnny Cash
• Foxy Lady - Jimi Hendrix
• Foundation - Straight Shooter
• Free Bird - Lynard Skynard
• Friends in low places - Garth Brooks
• Get Back - Beatles
• Give Me Money that's what I want - The Beatles
• Give Me Three Steps - Lynard Skynard
• Gloria - Kinks
• Got the mojo working - blues artists
• He Stopped Lovin Her - George Jones
• Hey Good Lookin - Hank Williams Sr
• Honky tonk angels - Kitty Wells
• Honky Tonk Women - Stones
• Hound Dog - Elvis Presley
• I Cross My Heart - George Strait
• I know a little - Lynard Skynard
• I love this bar - Toby Keith
• Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley
• Johnny B Goode - Chuck Berry
• Just Got Back From Texas (blues) - Albert King
• Kansas City - Various
• Keep your hands to yourself - Georgia Satellites
• Keep me hanging on - Vanilla Fudge
• La Bamba - Richie Valens
• La Grange - ZZ Top
• Last Time - Rolling Stones
• Legs - ZZ Top
• Rocket in my pocket - Albert King
• Let''''s Make Love - Straight Shooter
• Little Sister - Dwight Yoakum
• Liza Jane - Vince Gill
• Long Tall Texan - Lyle Lovett
• Long Time Coming - Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young
• Long Train Running - Doobie Brothers
• Love of a woman - Travis Tritt
• Lovin Feeling - Everly Brothers
• Lucille - Little Richard
• Lyin Eyes - The Eagles
• Main Street - Bob Seger
• Man of constant sorrow - Soggy Mountain Boys
• Man to Man - Gary Allan
• Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffett
• Maybe Baby - Buddy Holly
• Memphis - Johnny Rivers
• Midnight Hour - Wilson Pickett
• Oklahoma Girl - Eli Young Band
• Modern Day Bonnie and Clyde - Travis Tritt
• Mommas dont let your babies grow up to be cowboys - Willie and Waylon
• Money - Kinks
• Mony,Mony - Tommy James and the Shondells
• Move it on over - George Thoroughgood
• Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
• My Girl - Smoky Robinson and Miracles
• Nights in White Satin - Moody Blues
• okie from muskogee - Merle Haggard
• Old Time Rock and Roll - Bob Seger
• On Broadway - George Benson
• One Way Out - Allman Brothers
• Peggy Sue - Buddy Holly
• Rambling Man - Allman Brothers
• Remember When - Alan Jackson
• Rock and Roll Music - Chuck Berry
• Rocky Top - Traditional Bluegrass
• Roll over Bethoven - Chuck Berry
• Satisfaction - Stones
• Shake Your Country - Straight Shooter
• Sharp Dressed Man - ZZ Top
• Shout
• Silver Wings - Merle Haggard
• Simple Kind of Man - Lynard Skynard
• Singing the blues - Marty Robbins
• Six Days on the road - Dave Dudley
• Sleep Walker - chet atkins
• Slow Down - Beatles
• Smoke on the water - Deep Purple
• So Good In Love - George Strait
• Soul Inspiration - Righteous Brothers
• Southern Comfort - Buddy Jewell
• Stand By Me - Mickey Gilley
• Sunset Serenade - Straight Shooter
• Sunshine of your love - Cream
• Suzy Q - CCR
• Sweet Emotion - Aerosmith
• Sweet Home Alabama - Lynard Skynard
• Take It Easy - Eagles
• Tell Me Goodbye - Neil McCoy
• The Beer Song - Straight Shooter
• The Thrill is Gone - B.B King
• The Wait - The Band
• The way you look tonight (midi) background - Frank Sinatra
• They Call Me the Breeze - Lynard Skynard
• Third Rate Romance - Sammy Kershaw
• Thrill is gone - B.B King
• Through the years (midi track) - Kenny Rogers
• Ticket to ride - Beatles
• To Love Somebody - Bee Gees
• Trouble - Travis Tritt
• Tulsa Time - Leon Russell
• Tupelo Honey - Van Morrison
• Turn The Page - Bob Seger
• Twist and Shout - Beatles
• Two Tickets to paradise - Eddie Money
• Unchain my heart - Ray Charles
• Unchained Melody - Everly Brothers
• Unforgettable (midi) - Nat King Cole
• Unforgettable (midi) background - Nat King Cole
• Wave On - Pat Green
• WE TAKE SPECIAL SONG REQUESTS!!!!
• What a wonderful world (midi) background - Eddie Arnold
• What I like about you - The Romantics
• What was I thinking - Dierks Bentley
• When you say nothing at all - Keith Whitley
• Will the circle be unbroken - various gospel groups
• Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
• Words - Bee Gees
• Workin man blues - Merle Haggard
• You Couldn''''t change me - Montgomery Gentry
• You never even call me by my name - David Allen Coe
• Youre gonna miss me - Brooks and Dunn
• Youve got a friend - James Taylor
• My Life - Beatles
• My Love "Theme to Twilight" - Van Morrison
• Be Myself - Sly and Family Stone
• Fire - Bruce Springsteen
• Don't let the sun catch you crying - Gerry and the pacemakers
• Roll with the Changes - REO Speedwagon
• Into the Mystic - Van Morrison
• In A Gadda Da Vida - Quicksilver Messenger Service

Anniversaries, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Reunions, Sweet 16 Parties, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

• The American Legion, Post 73, Del City, OK, hired Straight Shooter for a Valentine's Dance. The band showed up on time, set up in a timely manner, and played two solid sets with one short break. We asked for music everyone could dance to, a mix of old and classic dance music, and they delivered. Everyone enjoyed the music and there were no complaints. Hopefully, we have them back soon for another special event. Working with this band was a great experience. -- Rodney M, Del City, OK, 2/11/2012
• The band Straight Shooter was very good. We liked their music (country western with a little pop music) and how they interacted with our guests. We even had some college students who crashed our party. Apparently, their sound system wasn't working above us, and they heard our music. They came to see what was going on. We invited them in to dance. They stayed until the band was done. I would recommend them for any function. -- Mark B, Tulsa, OK, 4/21/2012
• Straight Shooter was a blast!!! Being from Manhattan, KS there wasn't alot of live bands to choose from and we picked Straight Shooter from the LONG list of songs they play and their overall ratings.Their list of songs is extremely extensive and ranges into something that EVERYONE likes to dance to. They kept the party moving way after the my (new!) husband and I did-and everyone is still talking about them!! Their music was great, they sounded amazing (I never heard them live until the night of the wedding)!!! This is the one that will leave you with no doubts when you book them, and will amaze you with their talent at your function!!! Thanks Straight Shooter!!! -- Sheena L, Manhattan, KS, 8/16/2008
• WOW, The Straight Shooter band delivered a fantastic night for the bride and grooms reception party. They were professional,courteous, and went out of their way to play any song we requested. We were blown away by their stage presence and their talent for music. The best compliment we heard was people would say WOW when they were playing. They were very entertaining the whole evening and I will have them back to play future events for me. Thank you Straight Shooter for giving the newlyweds a night they will never forget. P.S. If you are thinking about hiring a band Sraight Shooter should be on the top of your list. Thank You Randy Holt Seminole, OK -- Randy H, Seminole, OK, 8/2/2008
• Everyone in our party that I spoke with enjoyed the band and the fun they were having. I would recommend them to anyone who is looking for a band. The birthday girl kept going on and on about what a great time she had. Her boy's came home for her birthday and the guys in the band supplied her boys with guitars and let them surprise their Mom with a song. THANKS STRIAGHT SHOOTER!!!!!!! -- Cyndi M, Oklahoma City, OK, 6/14/2008
• We had them for our bank Christmas party. We had a lot of fun. They involved the crowd and made it our best party yet. They were very professional and accommodating. Please call if you have questions. Rick Cheaney 580-482-6100 -- Rick C, Altus, OK, 12/1/2007
• Completely and utterly delighted with the entire evening. Jim Duggins was in constant contact with me before the dance...always asking if I wanted special songs. They are the BEST...They played a wide varity of songs with great enthusiasm, their love of music shows in the bands attitude. It was so wonderful to find a band that fit such a diverse crowd....Our wedding dance was unforgettable.(even did a drum roll when I threw the bouquet) If you are lucky enough to have them play for you I have no doubt you will be as pleased as I am. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!!!! -- Leta L, Caldwell, KS, 11/3/2007
• I would recommend Straight Shooter to anyone that wants to have a great time and in fact I already have! We hired Straight Shooter for our son's 13th Birthday Party. Straight Shooter arrived on time and had everything set up and ready well in advance of the time they were to begin playing. Their music selection was excellent and they took requests from the floor. Through our e-mail exchanges prior to the event Straigh Shooter discovered my son loves to play guitar. The night of the party they called him up and let him begin their set by playing the lead in with his guitar. This made his night and his friends thought he was the greatest! The band also got the other kids involved by letting them play tamborines and other hand instruments. Everyone at the party, including the parents, had an excellent time and my younger son has already said he wants them for his 13th party as well! Having a live band at a party is nice but having Straight Shooter was awesome! Great Entertainers! -- Mary S, Gravette, AR, 6/23/2007
• These guys are great; they were lively, upbeat, and fun. When they say “country western band” they go much beyond that. They may get a lot of their inspiration from country, but they extend their music much further. They are easy to work with, very professional and timely. Straight Shooters made our special day one we will never forget. All of our friends and family (young and older) loved them. They are still talking about the experience a month after the event. The band even took song requests from the crowd, and let my father sing a song with their sound equipment and let one of my bridesmaids sing karaoke with them playing in the background. Book with Straight Shooters, you will not regret it. They are so much fun and will make your event one to remember! -- Benjamin S, Oklahoma City, OK, 6/2/2007
• Straight Shooter made the night at my wedding. I had a smaller reception with only about 55 guests. I was worried no one would dance in a group that small, especially considering many of my guests were quite a bit older. Well I needn't have worried, we danced for hours right up until the band was scheduled to quit at 11 PM. The band learned a new song (Willie Nelson's Blue Skies) just so that my Dad and I could dance to it together. It was really a wonderful time and I got so many compliments on the band. If you like classic rock, or classic country you absolutely cannot beat having this band at your event. I'm sure they do well in some other genres, but at my wedding this music hit the spot! The band is very talented, and at times I felt they were even better than the original artists. My Dad was also thrilled to hear them play the Beer Song (their own composition), which he had learned from their website. I really liked their special marriage version of Fulsom Prison Blues. Great job guys! -- Linda M, Eureka Springs, AR, 3/3/2007
• StraightShooter were absolutely fantastic - we would recommend them to anybody who wanted to hire them for a wedding. Nothing was too much to ask of them and they did more than we could have ever expected, and at an unbelievably good price. They turned up early to get set up (1:30pm for a wedding starting at 5:00pm) as we had asked if we could use their sound system during the ceremony. They also stayed and chatted to the groom during the build up to the ceremony and kept him calm by telling him stories and anecdotes. When the music got going they played the perfect mix of slow songs and rocking tunes so that there was something for everyone and a great atmosphere, and were never too loud or too quiet. They really made the wedding and joined in with the food, made a toast to the bride and groom and even used some of the disposable cameras we had left out for people to take pictures of the wedding from the front of the venue! You couldn't ask to meet a nicer group of guys and we would hire them again in a heart beat for any future event we may organize. Simon & Amy -- Amy H, Noble, OK, 10/21/2006
• I was very impressed with the group. They were very entertaining! My guests were surprised by all the different music they played. There was something for everyone. Thank YOU for a successful party! -- Anna R, Elk City, OK, 9/30/2006
• We were impressed with the Staight Shooter Band. They were absolute gentlemen, and were extremely easy to work with. They were so talented and played exactly the kind of music we were looking for. We would hire them again in a minute and plan too. -- Jennifer T, Piedmont, OK, 8/18/2006
• We hired Straight Shooter for our wedding April 22, 2006. They were fantastic. Their professionalism and musicianship is top notch. Jim and the guys were accommodating with taking requests from the guests and everyone left raving about the band. We were thoroughly impressed with the quality of their music. We recommend Straight Shooter for anyone who wants to have good music and good times at their event. Thanks guys. Jeff amd Hillary -- Jeff H, Springdale, AR, 4/22/2006
• I was excited to hire Straight Shooter for my mom's 50th birthday party. They play the kind of music she absolutely loves and did a great job entertaining her and the croud. They had everything set up and ready to go on time, and were extremely professional from the moment they started until the time they finished! They are a great group of guys and were alot of fun to have at our event. Thanks for everything!!! -- April N, Warr Acres, OK, 12/10/2005
• August 26, 2005 The Straight Shooters are a group of talented musicians, the music for our event was perfect. The music was enjoyed by all age groups at our event. They are happy to play all requests and I highly recommend them for all functions and events. Sincerely, Dr.Leonard Mennen Clearwater, Florida -- Leonard M, Welch, OK, 9/4/2004
• Ketchum Cove will be talking about Straight Shooter until next year's party...what a blast! -- Lawson A, Ketchum, OK, 9/2/2007
• Well I couldnt have booked a more appropriate band. The crowd was very pleased and we are actually booking them for another event. We had about 120 guests and they all complimented on how great the band was. They were alot of fun and we all really enjoyed ourselves. Thank you Straight Shooter for making our Christmas Party so much fun. They are awesome!!! -- Regina T, Guthrie, OK, 12/16/2006
• Straight Shooter was wonderful! They had all of our guests dancing and having a good time. They played songs that everyone knows and can sing along to. They really made the evening special. I strongly recommend them to anyone. We were very pleased! -- Tara E, Ponca, AR, 10/27/2007
• Based upon the seemingly good time the attendees had, and without one complaint, we would recommend Straight Shooter to anyone. We especially appreciate the fact that everything was carried out timely and with no "hitches". -- Dorothy C, Pampa, TX, 10/20/2007
• The Straight Shooters recently entertained at a customer appreciation event in our small rural community. About 150 persons attended for our bank's fall hot dogs and ice cream social. The band came early and was set up well in time to begin entertaining at the designated time. We opened the fire department building doors for their stage, but there wasn't air conditioning; only a small oscillating fan. The quality and beauty of the music was incredible! Their music followed our event theme (50's music) very well, but they were willing to add other types of music upon request. They were relaxed and every note was perfect. Even our teens and children were impressed. We were certainly honored to host these music professionals. I would recommend them without reservation to all. -- Lola R, Wanette, OK, 8/18/2005
• Loved Them! They drove all day to get to us in Nebraska and put on a great show. Would reccomend them any day! -- Kari K, Palisade, NE, 6/9/2007
• we thoroughly enjoyed straightshooters band. the guests all enjoyed their music. the guest all got up and danced until the end. several of the guests commented on how good they were. they were defintely a very good choice for our wedding entertainment. the bride made a good choice. thanks diana(brides mom) -- Diana B, Greenwood, AR, 6/21/2008
• my daughter had her sweet sixteen and they performed for us. they were great everyone had a good time and they were very respectful on trying to play the songs that the kids liked. we were so impressed with the band that we want to scedule an adult party and have them play for us. -- Angie J, Lehigh, OK, 9/13/2008
• Straight Shooter was great! Very professional, accommodating and helpful! The crowd loved them. A wonderful addition to our event. -- Jaclyn H, Oklahoma City, OK, 8/20/2010
• They were fabulous. The crowd loved them. I had a lot of compliments on them while they were playing. We will definitely use them again. -- Melissa M, Oklahoma City, OK, 6/20/2009
• Straight Shooter did a great job! Everyone was on the dance floor and we loved the audience participation during a couple of songs. Great group! -- Taylor H, Tulsa, OK, 10/29/2011

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