On this episode of American Tales, Tuck and the crew receive a special invite to the 9th Annual Southern Songwriters Retreat hosted at the rural oasis in central Oklahoma, @TheTatankaRanch , located outside of Stroud, Oklahoma.The American Tales' team traverses red dirt roads, a close encounter with a local sheriff, and even a near death experience to reach the top of an old fire watch tower all in the name of pursuing one of Oklahoma's rising bands, the @OklahomaSpaceProgram .In addition to tackling the band's roots and each individual musician's defining musical and life experiences, Tuck asks the question everyone is wondering, how did the band become the Oklahoma Space Program? The Oklahoma Space Program, anchored by Steve Hamby, Zac Wenzel, and Jared Deckard, have the rare ability as musicians to use their craft to make you laugh, to fuel the party with the right sound to take it to the next level, and to help you navigate life's most difficult moments of change and heartbreak all within their self-title album, Oklahoma Space Program.Armed with new songs written at the 9th Annual Southern Songwriters Retreat and those already in the arsenal ready for deployment, the Oklahoma Space Program will debut new music at some point before the year 2026 vanishes to the history books. In a major milestone for the band, you can catch the band live at the @thecainsballroom on September 11th as they open for @OfficialRayWylie . Tickets can be purchased on the Cain's Ballroom website.You can also check-out the Oklahoma Space Program at their weekly residency at the Tulsa Hunt Club.American Tales is a production of Tucker Digital and is hosted by Anthony "Tuck" Tucker.To recommend an artist or band for an episode, please email, booking@tuckerdigital.us. Oklahoma Space Program - https://linktr.ee/OklahomaSpaceProgram

A special Father's Day Edition of American Tales featuring new father and American musician, Jeremy Phillips Music, is officially here.
Jeremy joins us remotely for a special preview of what fans can expect when we join Jeremy and his band in-person at the Osage County Free Fair in September.
We discuss his musical influences, the gratitude he has for his fans' passion at live performances, and the vision behind the songwriting for his new single, Washed Up, that is available now across streaming platforms.
On American Tales, we pursue to elevate the authentic tales of people unapologetically chasing their American dreams and who are open to discussing the hardships that have challenged them along the way.
More information about Jeremy's performance at the Osage County Free Fair in September will be release on his official social media accounts.
Rock on, Jeremy ⚡🤘🎸!

The full episode of American Tales Live from Sharky's on Grand Lake in Northeast Oklahoma featuring American musicians Garrett Brown Band, Casey West, and Trett Charles is officially here. This episode was recorded with a live audience on Friday, June 5th, 2026.

We get behind the scenes access to the authentic stories of how these storytellers chose music, what keeps them motivated to continue to grow as artists, and how life and music are undeniably intertwined, as art in any form of expression has a tendency to imitate life and its many seasons.

We also get a load of laughs, as these musicians trace their friendship back decades, including some laughs that were for live only audience members. From Elvis to Luke Bryan and my childhood hero beer run guy behind my local gas station, $20 Rob, we recognize our growth, acknowledge what keeps us going, and ponder what we will be remember for when we are gone.

Much love and appreciation to Lisa Clark Cookson for allowing us to record the show live at Sharky’s. This venue and the people there are legendary!

More American Tales episodes featuring rising musicians from across the country are coming to streaming and social media platforms soon.