Mama Sweet

NONzine Magazine (3/16/2007)
Mama Sweet
Welcome to the Well
by Graham Brewer

The self proclaimed ‘garage country’ band Mama Sweet has been spinning guitar heavy Oklahoma ballads to audiences bewildered by Aron Holt’s amazing lyricism and Alan Orebaugh’s even more amazing guitar work for years. Welcome to the Well is easily one of the most accessible and impressive albums I have ever heard. Mama Sweet is one of those bands that you feel lucky to see live because deep down inside you know they’re way too talented to stay local. The album captures the best of both worlds. Songs like “First Last Stand” and “Whiskey Breath” are captivating and energetic, while “Best of the Situation” and “Prettiest Girl at the Dance” will make your heart bleed.

myspace.com/mamasweetrocks - NONzine Magazine

Mama Sweet: A New Sound that Defies Labeling
By Marz Price



Attending my first live show at the Deli in Norman , Oklahoma , proved to be a unique experience. The band Mama Sweet, self-described as a “garage country” band, exceeded my expectations by offering what few bands today have to offer – originality. With a unique sound that blended hard driving riff-heavy rock with moving grassroots ballads, all brimming with intelligence and an ear for poetry, Mama Sweet reminded me of some of the best original music this country has to offer. I am always wary of articles that compare and contrast talents when attempting to describe a new band, but if you can imagine Bruce “the Boss” Springsteen meets The Foo Fighters then you’re probably on the right track.
Even before the show was to begin, I approached a Deli employee to ask about the band and was pointed in several directions. Finding lead singer and guitarist Aron Holt, I was shocked to discover that we knew each other and had worked together for the better part of a year (albeit years ago). Having sampled his music then, I am pleased to report that what I heard Saturday night in the smoky confines of the Deli showed his growth as a musician, with an improved professionalism and maturity I don’t remember hearing before.
Far from being a country music fan, I was hesitant heading down to join the nightlife of Campus Corner, but I was immediately swept up into the dark atmosphere of the Deli. Though I was surprised by the relatively small size of the Deli, the room’s odd curves and multi-leveled seating provided a rich acoustical environment that Mama Sweet utilized with ease. If I had to describe Mama Sweet’s sound, “country” would hardly be an adequate word to describe the complexity of their arrangements. Mixing rock and folk, the band enriches their deep lyrical content with riveting acoustic guitars that wrap nicely around the metallic speed of the electric guitar solos. Aron Holt’s husky vocals flow effortlessly over the melodies and harmonies provided by his band mates, and from the reaction of the crowd, there wasn’t anybody present that wasn’t drawn to the music. Delivering songs from their second album, entitled “Welcome to the Well…” as well as earlier tunes, Mama Sweet appeared to please old and new fans alike.
What was also very impressive was the diversity evident in the styles of each of the members. It is easy to hear the folk background that Holt brings vocally to the table, but how lead guitarist Alan Orebaugh is able to infuse each song with his heavy riffs and still keep everything from becoming overly oppressive to the melody, is a bewildering accomplishment. Bassist Boyd Littell and percussionist Giovanni Carnuccio add their harmonics to help smooth out the deeper resonant vocals of Holt, and when the band becomes one on stage, the audience is left with a sound that defies commercial labeling.
There was neither a dull note, nor a misstep in Mama Sweet’s performance Saturday night at the Deli. The group responded expertly to the audience, drawing them in with a spirited show that came as close to perfect as I have seen lately. Some danced and some merely tapped their feet, but all were active and attentive to the act. To get a better perspective of the band following the show, I discovered the bands link via myspace.com (who would’ve guessed?), where I could continue my evening getting up close and personal with their music from behind my computer. Listening to powerful titles such as “First Last Stand” and “Whiskey Breath,” I concluded that they passed the final test in my book of what makes a great band: Mama Sweet sounds as good live as they do in the studio.
For anyone looking for that next “new” sound that is not afraid of an eclectic mix of musical genres, Mama Sweet is a great place to start. Playing several more shows in February including a stint at Norman ’s club Seven47, Mama Sweet will once again be at the Deli March 9 and 24, and again in April. To find information about upcoming shows and how to purchase their second album “Welcome to the Well” (which, at the time of this publication was unavailable due to back-orders), just click the link below. Like me, you might find yourself an immediate fan of Mama Sweet. At the very least, it will be well worth your time to give this talented band a chance to work their magic on you… If they don’t, sue me, but first check your pulse.
Visit Mama Sweet online at http://www.myspace.com/MAMASWEETROCKS - University of Oklahoma

Texas Music Times (2/1/2007)
Mama Sweet
by Gina Stricklin


Emerson once wrote, "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." And if there was ever a band that could be defined by those words, it would be Mama Sweet.

Dedication, hard work, and pure energy are just a few other ways of describing one of the hardest working bands in this genre. The band consists of four very talented guys. They are vocalist and rhythm guitarist Aron Holt, lead guitarist Alan Orebaugh, drummer Giovanni Carnucci, and bassist Boyd Littell.

Famous for the red cup and great music, The Deli has been home to Mama Sweet for some time now, but as Aron Holt will say, "It's not where you were born, but where you come to life that matters." And with that said, Norman, Oklahoma is that place. While working together at Campus Corner in Norman, Aron Holt and Giovanni Carnuccio initiated the creation of Mama Sweet in the spring of 2002. Alan Orebaugh, who brought along his tremendous talent on the guitar, was soon a part of the band. To fill the need of a bass player, Boyd Littell was the final addition to their band.

Mama Sweet? Where did the name come from? Aron explains that contrary to the name, people sometimes expected to see a prominent female singer in the band. But the "mama" comes from meeting at mom's house every so often and her welcoming them with her famous sweet tea. They would always drink mama's sweet tea during those early years and the name kind of stuck with them. Aron is quoted saying, "It represents us at our core, in our rawest form. If you are from the South, there two things you can relate to; homemade sweet tea and remaining true to your roots. That is Mama Sweet."

Believing that roots are where the soul is, I believe Mama Sweet has an advantage in songwriting. They are big believers in family and the stories that unfold throughout their lives. And it shows in songs that will make up their first debut CD, Welcome to the Well. Songs like "Truck Stop," "Angels and Devils," and my personal favorite, "First Last Stand," have proven to be the distinctive songs that make an immediate impact on a listener. As up and comers, others have faithfully followed these guys, knowing each show will continue to give them that satisfaction of being taken to another level.

When asked what makes a band successful in the Red Dirt/Texas scene, Aron answered, "Gut level honesty. The ability to relate to your audience, to say, 'Been there, done that, wrote a song about it.' I honestly think [that with] the type of music we're making, we have just got to bring the horse to the water. The songs on the album are hard to ignore and they're hard to walk away from. I think that is because, deep down, the listener can relate to these songs."

Mama Sweet, with such strong convictions in their songs, is going to be a great addition to the Red Dirt/Texas family. Aron's soul-capturing vocals, Alan's truly amazing guitar licks, Giovanni's non-stop energy, and Boyd's welcoming flare, are just a few things that will help this band be a big part of the movement that has many of us hooked for life. Oh how sweet it is!
- Texas Music Times

Norman Transcript, (3/2/2007)
Mama Sweet CD review
By Adam Scott
Mama Sweet
Welcome to the Well ...
Dirty Bird Studios/Bell Labs/Lady Tree Studios


It's another awesome plate of triple-battered chicken fry with a large, smooth drink of strange, spiced whiskey by local garage country rockers Mama Sweet.

"First Last Stand" testifies faithfully to the band's driven, Southern-fried sound that, if it hasn't been going in the background yet on an episode of "Friday Night Lights," really, really should.

More pensive stretches like the start of "Willow Tree," "Truckstop," "I'll Do It Again" and "Prettiest Girl at the Dance" show the band dialing it back a bit. These tracks stray closer to the country side of country-rock, but Mama Sweet shines on slow work as well. The last one may encourage spontaneous waltzing among those who know how if Mama Sweet should bust it out at their next local show Saturday at Pepe Delgado's.

The standout stars on this album to this reviewer's ears are "Whiskey Breath" (just a great cut-loose tune; play it while getting dressed for a Saturday night on the town and you will find yourself dancing in front of a mirror), "Sara" (sounds like something Counting Crows could have done if they'd just been willing to let themselves have more fun); "Hello Moon" (listen to it and don't feel a little haunted by a memory of an autumn night when nothing seemed to make a sound; I dare you); and "Virgin in the Fire" (while it may have run on the Fox 25 "Name In Lights" segment, if this track had been on the "Ghost Rider" movie soundtrack it would have improved the film by 7 percent, easily).

"Best of the Situation" and "Storm is on Its Way" take a more serious tone, which isn't bad, but they rambled on a little long for my liking. Still, maybe I just have ADHD and don't know it.

As always, it's great music for just driving around in the middle of nowhere in the middle of the night in the middle of the summer.

Also, it's oh so smooth. The work of Aron Holt on acoustic guitar and lead vocals, electric guitarist Alan Orebaugh, bassist Boyd Littell and drummer Giovanni "Nooch" Carnuccio (the last two guys do harmonies too), are just so tight I'm just plain amazed this is their second studio album; this may have something to do with various band members' experience as vital elements of other bands including but not limited to Tincture, McSalty and the iLLs, I'm sure their live show is not this polished but that's not what it's about. It's about their rich, mellow sound that's all Oklahoma, goes great with a beer and is hard to find anywhere else.

"Welcome To The Well" drops at a release party at the Wormy Dog Saloon Thursday.

For more information, visit myspace.com/mamasweetrocks.
- Norman Transcript

Boyd Street Magazine 8/15/2006
Mama Sweet

Self-proclaimed garage country band (you heard it here first), Mama Sweet, is releasing its first full-length album after five years of playing together. The 13-track, self-released album borders more on rock than most of the bands earlier music and leans heavily on guitarist Alan Orebaughs elaborate and enthralling guitar style. Lead singer and songwriter Aron Holt covers topics from love and human interaction to war and bluegrass murder ballads in his usual singer-songwriter approach that never disappoints.

We've definitely taken more of the rock side with this one, as opposed to the country feel of our first demo, Orebaugh said.

At the same time our fans can expect to hear all of those good songs they heard at our shows that never made it on the first CD, Holt said. About half of the songs were written during and inspired by the year I lived in Brooklyn. But the coolest thing about this CD is that a lot of the songs were written in the past nine months.

The new songs and the changes in Mama Sweets sound are aspects of the upcoming album that are both exciting and hard to ignore. The albums fast-paced, guitar-driven edge redefines Mama Sweets style and begs you to live vicariously through Orebaugh as he lays the icing on the cake of Holts adamantly bold and sincere voice.

We're more on the same page, Orebaugh said. Either that or were just clicking. We did a little fad chasing in the past, but now were just letting the music happen.

The album was recorded at local musician Travis Linvilles studio, Dirty Bird Studios, with the help of Trent Bell (Chainsaw Kittens/Bell Labs). Linville even took the time to step in and play the Dobro on a track.

Working with Travis was better than 90 to 100 percent of any recording we have ever done, Orebaugh said. He knew exactly when to help and when to ease off and let us do our own thing. He has a great ear and was very easy to work with.

The CD is expected to be available by late September, and soon after Mama Sweet plans on hitting the road, branching out from The Deli and playing a few shows out of state. And although they say they arent going to rush anything, its easy to tell the guys are excited about sharing their new songs.

Theres a lot of fun songs on this one, and were playing with great people and doing it right, Holt said.

You can catch Mama Sweet once a month at The Deli, right here in your own backyard, or invite them into your bedroom at Myspace.com/mamasweetrocks.
- Boyd Street Magazine

NONzine Magazine 6/23/2006
Live Music Review: Mama Sweet
By: Sheridan Marquardt III
Members: Aron Holt (vocals and guitar)
Alan Orebaugh(electric guitar)
Boyd Littell (bass guitar and vocals)
Giovanni Nooch Carnuccio(drums and vocals)
Web Site: www.myspace.com/mamasweetrocks
Venue: The Deli
Cover: 5 Bucks
Quote of the night: I think Mohawks are fuckin sexy!

As I turned the corner onto White Street in Norman and saw a long line in front of the Deli, I have to admit I was a little surprised. Surely with school in summer session no body would sell out show down here. Well not only was I proved wrong, but by the end of the night I could tell not only why it was a sold out show, but knew this would not be the last of those for Mama Sweet.
When I went inside it seemed as though everybody in the joint knew every word to every song and rocked out. It was as if they were on a Reunion tour at the Zoo Amphitheater. I felt cheated or like I had missed out on something really cool since I had never seen Mama Sweet play. I was now bound and determined to join in and hoot and holler for more. With a mixture of Southern rock some red dirt and a little funky jam band, they ripped through their show of ballads and music about living the way they think it oughta be. You know, working hard then swilling whiskey and loving even harder. The music that is called red dirt is quickly becoming a favorite of both country and rock fans alike, due, I think, because of its honest relation to the common man (or woman), and Mama Sweet is all of those mixed with a shot and a beer chaser. It cant help but make you feel better!
I pushed my way up through the crowd so I could get a better view of these guys, and they were just as I had pictured them, hometown boys doing the thing they probably love more than anything else in the world. Playing music in any place theyll let them. For now they are working hard on their second studio album. It is coming soon and I cant wait. If it has half the heart as their live show does, it is a classic in the making. So, when you can, go see Mama Sweet, drink some adult beverages, dance your ass off with someone you know, or hell dance your ass off with someone you dont know! Either way youll have a great time and Mama Sweet will be the ones to thank.
- NONzine Magazine

The Hub, University of Oklahoma website (4/15/2007)

MAMA SWEET STIRS IT UP AT THE DELI

By Amanda Theaker • Hub Staff Writer

Sweet tea is considered one of the trademark icons of the South. It is from this iconic item that Aron Holt, Alan Orebaugh, Boyd Littell, and Giovanni Carnuccio have drawn the name of their band: Mama Sweet.

According to Holt, the band’s name comes from meeting at his “mama’s” house every so often to practice. She would always welcome them with her famous homemade sweet tea.

This idea makes up the core of them band. The Norman rockers hold a strong belief in staying true to their Southern roots, and it shines through in their music.

Norman band, Mama Sweet, rocked their usual Norman venue, The Deli, Saturday night, and brought their unique fusion of country and rock to the stage.

Holt’s vocals dominate the band’s overall sound with its warm, intimate feel. It almost sounds like Holt belongs in a traditional country-western band, but the Orebaugh’s amazing guitar work pulls the listener out of the West and toward modern rock.

The Mama Sweet’s full power comes to the surface in their ballads. The band captures true emotions through heart-pounding lyrics. If anything, Sweet’s strongest talent is the ability to write powerful songs and entertain audiences.

But concertgoers beware; Sweet’s music tends to sway on the lighter side, and is more about raw emotion than getting up and dancing. This band is sweet on the ears, and for fans of lighter rock or even rock-country or pop-country, it is a valuable gem on the Norman music scene.

Mama Sweet recently released their first CD “Welcome to the Well,” and hope to share their music with the world

Besides The Deli, Mama Sweet has also played at O’Connell’s, Seven47, and has even ventured into Texas to play at Jack’s Off the Wall and City Tavern.

- University of Oklahoma

Oklahoma's Fox 25, "Name in Lights" (5/17/2006)

Andrew Speano : "You know speaking of Sweet, we got the story for you Scott. Tonight's "Name in Lights" band has a name you won't soon forget. Brooke tells us once you hear Mama Sweet play, you'll definitely remember their sound."

Brooke Osburn: "You can catch Mama Sweet at Toby Keith's, Wormy Dog, and the Deli in Norman. Actually, they say they'll play anywhere if people are there to listen. They're so close to making it, they can almost taste it. All they need is that one big break. (Music and Video Begins) Mama Sweet is made up of four local guys trying to make a name for themselves the only way they know how.

Aron Holt: "I've pretty much come to the conclusion that this is what I'm going to do. I've tried other things and it just, it always feels like I should be doing this, so I decided to just quit trying to fight it."

Osburn: "Aron Holt is the band's lead singer. He's dangerously good looking and as talented as he is confident. (To Holt) So, do you want to be famous?"

Holt: "Who doesn't? I can't wait to see Aron Holt's name in lights."

Osburn: "The group has been together for four years now and they still don't know how to label themselves."

Holt: "One thing that we found early on was that we don't really fit into a, like a particular genre. We kinda do a little mix of country and rock together. Because, you know, we're all from Oklahoma, so regardless of what we do it is all gonna kinda come out with a little bit of a country feel to it."

Osburn: "They say they like not being able to fit in to a certain mold, that way the music can just write itself.

Holt: "We do one cover, normally, that's in the set, but we, we pride ourselves in the majority of our material is all original. We don't sit down and try to say we're gonna to write a particular song. I'll come up with something, take it to the guys and they just, we all turn it into, it just kinda becomes what it is."

Osburn: "Whatever it is, it's working. Aron, Boyd Littell, Giovanni Carnuccio, and Alan Orebaugh have developed a die hard following and would like to take their act to the next level.

Holt: "Hopefully, we can get it as big as it'll go. It's hard to turn away from it, once you listen to it. We're putting out a good product right now. I just think the balls rollin'."

Osburn: "By sticking together and continuing to do what they're doing, Mama Sweet hopes to, one day, enjoy the sweet taste of success."

Holt: "It's a lot of luck and gettin' in front of as many people as possible And I think that's the secret, is just playin' whenever you can and you never know when you're gonna get enough people behind ya or somebody sitting in the audience that's going to make you a star." (Music and Video ends)

Osburn: "Mama Sweet has sold thousands of EPs Aron burned off his computer, but they say they should have a complete and professional CD recorded by the end of the summer. If you'd like to see Mama Sweet live and in person, they'll be playing Saturday, June 3rd at the Deli in Norman. The show starts at 10pm. To find out more about the band go to myspace.com/mamasweetrocks."

- Fox 25 News

The Norman Transcript, 5/18/2007

Oh Mama, how Sweet it is!

Local Red Dirt rockers opening act Saturday at Wormy Dog Jam III

By Andrew W. Griffin

It's a Tuesday night at The Deli in Norman's Campus Corner district. Thunder and lightning do their cacophonous dance outside and inside The Deli, a small crowd is settling in for drinks and a little music.

Tonight, the music is being offered by members of the Norman-based Red Dirt/alt-country band Mama Sweet.

I say "members" because tonight's show isn't an official Mama Sweet gig. Rather, it's an acoustic show featuring singer-songwriter-guitarist Aron Holt and lead guitar player Alan Orebaugh.

Before taking the stage, the two guys, along with Mama Sweet drummer Giovanni "Nooch" Carnuccio, sat at a table, along with band promoter Whitney Weingartner, (missing was bassist Boyd Littell) and talked about their music and dreams about the future.

Holt, the clear leader of the quartet, said the band, christened "Mama Sweet" after a reference to his mother's popular sweet tea, said the guys have been paying their dues for several years now and finally had a chance to record "Welcome to the Well," with popular Red Dirt producer Travis Linville at Mike McClure's Dirty Bird Studios, east of Norman.

"It's our first true product," Holt says. "We're happy with it."

Holt said when he was a college student at the University of Oklahoma, he would sneak into Orebaugh's dorm room and check out his guitars. The two music enthusiasts soon became fast friends.

And playing music with a Orebaugh, a fellow lover of all that is rock music, this provided Holt an opportunity to fulfill a lifelong dream.

"I've always grown up wanting to be David Lee Roth," Holt said with a grin. "I've always wated to be a rock star."

Mama Sweet held an album release party for the 13-track "Welcome ..." this past March. The album is an amazing collection of heartfelt Okie alt-country. "Angels and Devils," which Holt and Orebaugh open up with on this particular night, is appealing and haunting. This was followed by the equally excellent song "The Impossible."

"A lot of the (songs) are love song, not cheesy and happy songs but songs showing the other side, you know, the dark, smoky side of breatbreak," Holt said, adding, "And some social commentary."

Holt looks down at the table and smiles slightly.

"I like to write dark stuff," he says. "I like being antagonistic."

Weingartner, ever the fan in her black "Listen to more Mama Sweet" T-shirt, says, "It's honest ... not fake."

Carnuccio agrees.

"From a lyrical standpoint, Aron has a unique perspective on that stuff," he said. "Aron's got a really honest, pure, singer-songwriter style."

And Holt is honest enough to admit that while Mama Sweet is doing well locally and still earning their stripes as a performing act, he says, "Getting into this music scene, we're realizing how green we are."

As for touring, Mama Sweet has been playing Oklahoma, of course, and are trying to break more into the competitive Texas market. Of course they'll be taking the stage at the Oklahoma City Zoo Amphitheater as an opener at the Wormy Dog Saloon's Spring Jam 3.

The bill is a collection of some of Red Dirt/Texas music's best-known artists including headliner Randy Rogers Band, along with Stillwater's No Justice, Norman-based Mike McClure Band, and Texas bands Eli Young Band, Roger Creager and Ryan Bales Band.

Holt said that so far, Mama Sweet has been receiving good exposure in the Oklahoma press and are getting the discs spun at a couple of Oklahoma City area rock stations.

Carnuccio, who comes across as an upbeat, Ringo Starr-esque sort of guy, smiles about their recent recognition and success.

"It's going to be really interesting to see what happens," he said.

For more information on tickets, go online to Tickets.com or call 1-800-511-1552. They're also available at local, participating Homeland grocery stores.

Doors open at 1 p.m. and the show kicks off with Mama Sweet at 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, 5/19/07, Doors: 1:00 show: 2:30PM
- Norman Transcript

The Oklahoman (4/21/2007)

Band comes back after rough patch
Fans spread throughout Oklahoma


By James S. Tyree Staff Writer




NORMAN — Three years after facing a bleak future, the Norman-based band Mama Sweet is back and making its “First Last Stand” on the metro area music scene.


“First Last Stand” is a song that opens the band’s compact disc “Welcome to the Well,” a 13-song compilation released early last month. The music blends rock ‘n’ roll with country, folk and the blues into a sound the band calls Western rock.

“I was into weird jazz and progressive stuff, so to me this is extremely radiofriendly,” bass player Boyd Littell said. “It’s helped me re-establish my appreciation for pop music and the power of a song that’s stuck in your head, whether you like it or not.”

Thanks to frequent live performances and the Internet, Mama Sweet is catching on throughout Oklahoma and beyond.

The Sports Animal in Tulsa plays “First Last Stand” as intro music on its Sports Morning radio show, and lead guitarist Alan Orebaugh said the band sends compact discs to Europe and Latin America, thanks to access on the Web.

“We got an e-mail that said, ‘We can’t wait to see you in Germany,’ and I’m thinking, ‘Uh, yeah,’ ” Orebaugh said, “But it is pretty cool.”

Music fans in Oklahoma and Texas will have far better luck catching Mama Sweet live than those in other countries, at least in the foreseeable future. The band is scheduled to perform tonight at the Happy Tyler Day benefit in Okarche, and Sunday in Fort Worth, Texas, and it’s on the bill for Spring Jam III at the Zoo Amphitheater in Oklahoma City on May 19.

Last fall, Mama Sweet performed at Tunes for Tomorrow, a fundraising event lead singer/guitarist Aron Holt said raised $2,100 for the music program of Jefferson Elementary School in Norman.

But the band’s bread and butter is playing at metro area clubs. The most frequent spot is The Deli in Norman, where Mama Sweet plays energized sets to jumping and dancing audiences.

None of this seemed likely a few years ago. Holt left Norman in late 2003 to pursue a singing career (and a girl) in New York, and Carnuccio went home to Philadelphia the following year for an internship at an Internet-based music label.

Holt had some interesting experiences in New York. He recalled getting $75 for a gig and “I gave half of it to a guy outside going through trash.” Yet, he never could get Mama Sweet out of his head or Norman out of his heart.


“I was so homesick, I was going to get an Oklahoma flag tattooed on my back,” Holt said. “So I came back, finished my degree and we finished the Mama Sweet record, ‘Welcome to the Well.’ ”

Carnuccio enjoyed his time back in Philly and said he learned a lot about the music business. But he, too, kept thinking of his old band.
“When I was back there, I was pushing Mama Sweet and (Holt) was pushing Mama Sweet when he was in New York,” the drummer said. “We were all pushing Mama Sweet, even though we couldn’t be a band any more.”

Meanwhile, Orebaugh and Littell stayed active in the metro area. Orebaugh spent most of his time with a country band, while Littell was a member of several bands at once, notably progressive rock band The Ills and Latin jazz band Conjunto Clave.

Littell’s decision to focus on Mama Sweet when it reformed typified the members’ belief in the band and confidence in each other. Orebaugh said they rarely rehearse, other than to practice new songs, because “we know what we’re doing.”

They also complement each other in songwriting. Lyrics and melody come easy to Holt, but he always had trouble finishing songs. That’s where the other three come in — they take Holt’s song ideas and round them out into completed works.
The band’s Web site is www.myspace.com/mamasweetrocks.
- The Oklahoman