Mason Williams Itinerary

Mason Williams Itinerary

Instrumental, pop and folk musician Mason Williams spent his early years honing his talents in Oklahoma City. Take a tour of some of the venues Williams performed at across the state, beginning in Duncan. Once you reach Oklahoma City, stop in at some of the pivotal spots where his musical talents started to take shape. In Guthrie, wrap up your Williams tour at his friend’s music shop, where the two performed together.

Duncan


Simmons Center
800 Chisholm Trail Pkwy
Duncan, OK

Stop 1: Simmons Center

Catch a show inside the Simmons Center, where Williams once performed as part of the American Music Festival in 1995. See a live show as part of the annual music series, or watch a theatrical production featuring local actors.

Start from: 800 Chisholm Trail Pkwy, Duncan, OK

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Arrive at: 660 Parrington Oval, Norman, OK

Norman


The University of Oklahoma
660 Parrington Oval
Norman, OK

Stop 2: The University of Oklahoma

Pay a visit to the University of Oklahoma, where Williams performed in 1960. Wander along the winding pathways where Williams met fiddler and longtime friend, Byron Berline.

Start from: 660 Parrington Oval, Norman, OK

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Arrive at: 1 NE 3rd St, Oklahoma City, OK

More to Do in Norman

Oklahoma City


Artspace at Untitled
1 NE 3rd St
Oklahoma City, OK

Stop 3: Artspace at Untitled

Explore the ever-changing exhibits at Artspace at Untitled, where Williams’ work has been showcased. In 2007, this art gallery displayed Williams’ artistic contributions alongside those of other Oklahoma artists in the “Roots and Ties” exhibit. His portion of the exhibit included his “Double Standard” serigraph collaboration with Ed Ruscha, as well as posters, sketches, record covers and memorabilia.

Start from: 1 NE 3rd St, Oklahoma City, OK

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Arrive at: 201 N Walker Ave, Oklahoma City, OK

Civic Center Music Hall
201 N Walker Ave
Oklahoma City, OK

Stop 4: Civic Center Music Hall

Take a seat inside the Civic Center Music Hall to see a thrilling live symphony show or theater production. Williams played here often, including a performance with the Oklahoma Symphony in January 1976 and a live set with the Oklahoma City Philharmonic in March 1993.

Start from: 201 N Walker Ave, Oklahoma City, OK

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Arrive at: 2501 N Blackwelder Ave, Oklahoma City, OK

Oklahoma City University
2501 N Blackwelder Ave
Oklahoma City, OK

Stop 5: Oklahoma City University

Trek across the Oklahoma City University campus, and walk in the shoes of college-aged Williams. In 1957, he enrolled as a music major and studied piano, flute and double bass. He also met many of his accompanying musicians like Mike Settle and Scott Fulton in classes here.

Start from: 2501 N Blackwelder Ave, Oklahoma City, OK

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Arrive at: 2300 NW 15th St, Oklahoma City, OK

Hawthorne Elementary School
2300 NW 15th St
Oklahoma City, OK

Stop 6: Hawthorne Elementary School

Stand outside Hawthorne Elementary School where Williams and childhood friend Ed Ruscha first met in their 4th grade classroom. The two spent a lot of time churning out art homework, which inspired both men to complete art collaborations in later years.

Start from: 2300 NW 15th St, Oklahoma City, OK

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Arrive at: 2801 NW 27th St, Oklahoma City, OK

Northwest Classen High School
2801 NW 27th St
Oklahoma City, OK

Stop 7: Northwest Classen High School

Pose for a photo in front of Northwest Classen High School, where Williams joined the high school choir. Here, he also formed The Imperials, an acapella quartet that was his first musical group.

Start from: 2801 NW 27th St, Oklahoma City, OK

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Arrive at: 121 E Oklahoma Ave, Guthrie, OK

Guthrie


Double Stop Fiddle Shop
121 E Oklahoma Ave
Guthrie, OK

Stop 8: Double Stop Fiddle Shop & Music Hall

Step inside Double Stop Fiddle Shop & Music Hall, owned by Williams’ friend Byron Berline. When they weren’t touring with their pop/country/bluegrass band, the two friends played a handful of shows inside Berline’s shop.

Start from: 121 E Oklahoma Ave, Guthrie, OK

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Arrive at: , , OK

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