(from concordrecords.com)
The state of Oklahoma has a rich songwriting and performing tradition, and nowhere is that more apparent than on the down-home, roots-rocking Mad Dogs & Okies. This superb 15-song CD, in stores August 30, features a host of A-list artists, some of whom have their roots in Oklahoma, others who found inspiration in the great Mid-west state, nearly all of whom perform songs written by native “Okies.” Take Eric Clapton, for example, who has worked and recorded extensively with Oklahoma musicians throughout his career, including Delaney and Bonnie, Leon Russell, and J.J. Cale (who wrote “After Midnight” and “Cocaine”). Vince Gill was born and raised in Norman. Other artists along for the Mad Dogs and Okies ride, a recording three years in the making, include Peter Frampton, J.J. Cale, Willie Nelson, Taj Mahal, Tony Joe White, Wylie Hunt, Willis Alan Ramsey, and Asleep at the Wheel’s Ray Benson. The disc also spotlights lesser-known Oklahoma artists such as the duo Joe & Ellen, Steve Pryor, and Zadig & Marcella. (Buy the record now!)

 

(from whereseric.com)

I always liked Tulsa music for its no-compromise attitude, as if the musicians were making it just for themselves, without regard to what other people would think of it. -- Eric Clapton

Jamie has always been one of my all-time favorite drummers. He had been talking about an 'Okie project' idea for a while and then I got the call that it was a reality. I am honored to be amongst such great artists paying tribute to the music of Oklahoma.
-- Peter Frampton

(from jazzreview.com)

Jamie Oldaker's Mad Dogs and Okies is well-conceived and executed. The album is both a fine collection of songs and a loving tribute to the music of Oklahoma. Oldaker is a steady drummer who, judging by the stellar line-up of them on this CD, clearly enjoys tremendous respect from his peers.

(from ladailynews.com)

...cleverly titled "Mad Dogs & Okies" has A-listers Tony Joe White, J.J. Cale, Vince Gill, (Eric) Clapton and others hitting a gospel-rock groove.