Really??? Move over already!!!

Well its Pride Weekend here in Tulsa. And today I had a little moment in traffic. Watch this episode below.

Everyone have a fun and safe weekend. Stay hydrated with water and wear some sunblock. Its going to be really hot and really bright this weekend.

Cheers,
Heefz

Mayfest 2010

Okay this video blog was supposed to be posted yesterday. It messed up twice processing and so I am just getting it done early this morning. Went out with Sean and the gang last night for Sean's Birthday. Lots of good times.

I also have a weekend part time job now working at a bar. It's definitely going to be a difference experience.

Cheers!
Heef

GAY BASHING IN TULSA!!!

This happed this last Sunday the 18th here in Tulsa, OK. I happen to know Brandon and he is not the type to start trouble and I am sure he was minding his own business. Please read the story below if you have not heard if it already and also join the facebook event in protest of this horrible act of a crime.

It happened about 11:45 last night between 12-13th off St. Louis and Rockford… 2 females and 1 male attacked him with a knife he has a knife wound the the knee that required 3 stitches and a possible knife wound to the head that required 3 staples.

They started out by calling him a faggot as he was walking down the street minding his own business and they told him not to look at them….but he didn't even look in their direction.

As he went around the corner they got in their vehicle which was a mustang late 90's early 00 model and sped toward him and the male got out of the car. he then punched him in the back of his head and that's when he started to have to defend himself. He kept telling them just to leave him alone and go about their business…

As he was restraining the male the older of the 2 females came at him and bit his cheek and began to saw at his head with a knife…then ended up stabbing him in the knee! The other 2 then jumped in after he got up from the ground and tried to get away. After he was defending himself I think they realized that he was not going to just lay there and take a beating that he was not going to let this happen to him!
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October is Gay History month and if there is only one thing we have learned from our brothers and sisters who have come before us is, FIGHT BACK!!!

WITH WORDS, WITH PHONE CALLS, WITH EMAILS, WITH BLOGS, WITH STREET RALLIES, WITH FORCE!!!

A member of OUR GLBT Oklahoma Family was ATTACKED and could have been KILLED!!

what are YOU going to do about it?

DONT BRUSH THIS OFF PLEASE

OKLAHOMA NEEDS A HATE CRIME BILL TO PROTECT US!

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update:
there is NO rally planned at this moment. if and when there will be it will be updated here.

This event post is in hope to inspire and empower you to understand ANY action is GREAT action!

So make a phone call, write an email, make a protest sign, create a rally with your friends.

these dont have to be put together to make a true impact. it just matters YOU DID SOMETHING!

Please keep Brandon in your thoughts and prayers.

United We Will Conquer This Bigotry!!

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See the Post on www.queerty.com

Brandon's story has been covered by; ConnecticutNews.com, The Huffington Post, DC's MetroWeekly, Back2Stonewall.com, Southern Cali's Socalvoice.net, 365Gay.com and Queerty.com!!!

(We still need a national media outlet.. got any ideas??)

This is great progression but with the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Bill having passed through the House and moving through the Senate, We need our legislative leaders to acknowledge this horrific act as an example of why we need this piece of legislation!

Call your Senators and RAISE YOUR VOICE!!

Tom Cobur - 202/224/5754 or 918/581/7651

Jim Inhofe- 202/224/4721 or 918/748/5111

and if your feeling REALLY active call your U.S. Representative and ask what they are doing to ensure this Hate Crime Bill not only PASSES but a similar bill is created for the State of Oklahoma??

John Sullivan 202/225/2211 or 918/749/0014 Dan Boren 202/225/2701 or 918/687/2533

Frank Lucas 202/225/5565 or 405/373/1958 Tom Cole 202/225/6165 or 405/329/6500

Mary Fallin 202/225/2132 or 405/234/9900

Stand UP and STAND OUT!!

No more MATTHEW SHEPARDS!!

6th Annual Blues Challenge!

It's finally here!!

This Saturday Night, September 26th!!
Blues Society of Tulsa's 6th Annual Blues Challenge
VFW Post 577 - 1109 E. 6th Street (Just West of Peoria on 6th St.)
Doors will open at 3:00pm and the first Duo/Solo Act will start at 4:00pm

Bands should begin around 6:45 or 7:00 (I'll try to get exact times by the end of the week)
Solo/Duo Acts may perform for up to 15 minutes each & Bands may perform up to 20 minutes each.

Winning acts will represent Tulsa by competing in the most coveted of all Blues Challenges:
The International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN on January 20 - 23, 2010!

Solo/Duo Acts: Bee Blue W/Two, Local Boys,
Slidebone Johnny, Danny J. Buck, James Groves

Bands: Austin Skyline, Home Brewed Band, Locus, Tight Rope, Hurricane Mason,
Bluesdogs, Tru Blu, The Dustin Pittsley Band, and Corona Brothers

Yes...14 Acts - In One Night - Under One Roof !!

This contest is essentially a competition to help us to decide who our Band and Duo/Solo Act representatives in Memphis at the 2010 International Blues Challenge will be... where they'll be "Looking For Tomorrow's Stars Today!"
Awards will be presented to the winners on the night of the event!
Drawings will be held throughout the night for some really cool prizes so be sure to get plenty of tickets... and be sure to check out the silent auctions!

This year's Sponsors/Donors:
Danny Beck Chevrolet, Galen Brown's Guitars and Repair, Tracy Phillips and Tiger Natural Gas, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hohner, Alligator Records, the Rockin' John Henry Foundation, El Guapo's, Dilly Deli, Tas Cru, Mike Zito, Carol Carley, Kerry Kudlacek, Joe Bonamassa/J&R Adventures, Osage Million Dollar Elm Casino, Blind Pig Records, Electro Groove & Delta Groove Records, Yellow Dog Records, Blind Raccoon, Choc Beer & Pete's Place in Krebs, OK, Famous Dave's BBQ, The Cheesecake Factory,, Tulsa Oilers, Mazzio's, Zio's Italian Eatery, Creek Nations River Sprit Casino, Ted's Cafe' Escondido, El Chico's Mexican Restaurant, The Music Store, and many more!

Join the Blues Society of Tulsa at www.bluessocietyoftulsa.com and help us do our part in "Keeping the Blues Alive!"

Pickup Truck hits Semi Head on

This morning on the Creek Turnpike a pickup truck going the wrong way hit a Semi Truck head on.

Images from newson6.com

The driver of a pick-up truck was driving the wrong way on the west-bound lanes of the Turnpike and collided head-on with a semi-truck near the Turnpike's Tulsa gate.

Go to newson6.com for more info.

-Bastian Gatten

31st Street River Bridge Photos

Here are a few photos I took today at the 31 street River Crossing Bridge in Tulsa, Oklahoma.















Click here to see the full album

A Beautiful Day in Oklahoma

It is a beautiful day out in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Its all calm. The sun is out. Not a cloud in the sky. Its not hot or cold; just perfect. And the birds are chirping.

I would love to go on a walk if anyone is interested. Its a perfect day for a walk.

I can't believe im sitting here blogging about it. Get out and enjoy the weather.

-Bastian Gatten

Picture of the storm rolling in

Click on the photo for a bigger picture.

Here is a picture of a crazy hail storm I took a few months ago at
work. Today reminded me of it with all the storms going on today.

But isn't it beautiful?

Open Carry in Oklahoma

Dear Friends,

I have just read and signed the online petition:

"Open Carry in Oklahoma"

hosted on the web by PetitionOnline.com, the free online petition
service, at:

http://www.PetitionOnline.com/oc4ok/

I personally agree with what this petition says, and I think you might
agree, too. If you can spare a moment, please take a look, and consider
signing yourself.

Best wishes,

Heath Sharp

Rainbow before the storm

Live shot before I hit the storm leaving Grand Lake on hwy 28