The Big 10 Ballroom (1624 E. Apache St.), a steeped-in-history Tulsa music venue, has been brought back to life.

The first and robust life of the north Tulsa venue included performances by Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie, Ike and Tina Turner, The Temptations, Jackie Wilson, James Brown, Ray Charles, Duke Ellington, Little Richard and Etta James.

Jimmie Tramel and James Watts talk about the upcoming tribute event, plus previews of other Scene content.

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The Big 10 Ballroom (1624 E. Apache St.), a steeped-in-history Tulsa music venue, has been brought back to life.
The first and robust life of the north Tulsa venue included performances by Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie, Ike and Tina Turner, The Temptations, Jackie Wilson, James Brown, Ray Charles, Duke Ellington, Little Richard and Etta James.
Jimmie Tramel and James Watts talk about the upcoming tribute event, plus previews of other Scene content.
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Scene Writer James Watts: <a href="mailto:james.watts@tulsaworld.com">Email</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/watzworld">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://tulsaworld.com/users/profile/james%20watts/">Follow his stories</a>
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Tulsa World Scene

Tulsa World’s Scene writers Jimmie Tramel and James Watts talk about all things arts and entertainment locally in and around Tulsa and Oklahoma.  

Tulsa World’s Scene writers Jimmie Tramel and James Watts talk about all things arts and entertainment locally in and around Tulsa and Oklahoma.

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