Norman Transcript: Red Dirt Macabre

 An article about Christophe's upcoming show on July 23rd was in Friday's copy of The Norman Transcript. http://www.normantranscript.com/news/entertainment/christophe-murdock-pulling-together-show-in-norman/article_46606d9f-6bcf-5883-be3c-6d48275f37b2.html

Aug/Sept Update

 It's time for another update. Shows have been posted for September. Hope to see you all out at one of them. I am still waiting on confirmation date and time for this years Ragsdale Hootenanny. Trust me when I say all artists are looking forward to this after losing the venue last year. this year I know all of us Pott County boys will be there and Pee Wee Moore, as well as many others.

 Isaiah left music entirely this past week. So I am looking for a drummer to fill in dates for September and possibly one to become a permanent fixture of The Prairie Fire. Please contact me if interested.

 I also cut my finger pretty bad and at this time cannot play guitar. It should be healed and stitched out by the 1st of September though. Doctors told me not to worry about missing shows.

 That's about all for now. Still not a fan of Internets, so look for sporadic updates. To tell the truth I really miss the days of cut and paste newsletters and postcards sent through the mail. Unfortunately, that's no longer the way the world works.

 Until next time
 - Christophe

Isaiah Harrell Leaves Music

 With a sad heart it's time to say goodbye to Isaiah Harrell. We had a long road with it's ups and downs. A lot of people don't understand how he can come to a decision so suddenly, but I've been there. Maybe not for the same reasons, but I can empathize. I respect his decision as we all should. Enjoy the music he left for us. If he ever decides to come back he knows he has a place to make sounds with me and many others he has met along the way.

 Here is a message from Isaiah himself:

 "Sorry everyone, but music is no more for me. Thank you everyone for the amazing memories, I will cherish each and everyone of you. I have spent an amazing amount of time learning from some incredible individuals and have shared the stage with some of the most talented people I will every get to meet. I have written songs that have brought people to resolve, happiness, tears, sorrow, joy, excitement and so many other emotions that I can't even imagine. It is with tears in my eyes and sadness in my heart to say goodbye to everyone but I am through. To all the musicians out there keep your head up, to all of the people who are still on the rise... make it big for me. To everyone who has had my back from the age of 3, thank you all... your presence in my life was never overlooked. Enjoy the ride.... remember it's only a ride. I'm so sorry for anyone I have disappointed along the way, but it's over. Farewell: Isaiah Justin Harrell"

Prairie Fire Mentioned in The Norman Weekender

 The Prairie Fire was mentioned in the Jan. 13th edition of The Norman Weekender in Kymnh Bastian's column 'Sonic Buzz'. Be sure to pick up a copy at a local Norman retailer. Following is the portion with The Prairie Fire.

 "If you're around Campus Corner on Friday the 13th you should stop in to Othello's off Buchanan to see Christophe and The Prairie Fire with The Local Martyrs. Christophe and The Prairie Fire is a favorite local staple around Norman and features some hot pickin' and sincere song writing and craftsmanship. Christophe Murdock towers tall and billows deep over the guitar, standup bass and mandolin. Go see what all the fuss is about. This Friday at 9:30 PM." Kymnh Bastian 'Sonic Buzz' The Norman Weekender

The Freebird Question

 A writer at OKC.net recently asked me "What do you do at a show when someone screams for 'Freebird'?". Made a pretty entertaining article about it. Check it out here: http://okc.net/?p=1157

 I'll re-post it all here as well...

Christophe and The Prairie Fire do an "Oklahoma Live" Commercial!

 Christophe and Eddie of The Prairie Fire along with SmacOne of SSKK shot a quick commercial for "Oklahoma Live" while on the show in the KSBI Studios. It aired on August 23rd during a live show called "All About You".

Christophe and The Prairie Fire on KSBI's "Oklahoma Live"

 Christophe and Eddie of The Prairie Fire along with SmacOne of SSKK appeared on KSBI's television show "Oklahoma Live" on August 22nd. Here's a couple clips.


Interview and "The Life Of An Outlaw"

"Dark Side"

"I Think Of You" The MILF City Soundtrack

Christophe and the Prairie Fire in POP 7-29-11

 Christophe and the Prairie Fire were featured in the July 7th issue of POP with the Norman Transcript. View the article on their site HERE.