Mayfest in downtown Tulsa was in full swing and so were the seasonal festivities on the celebration’s 52nd anniversary. From end to end of the festival and decorating the Tulsa Arts District were murals and paintings. If you were looking for a chance to get out of the house and support local artists, Mayfest provided the perfect opportunity.
On May 11, Slow Cozy, one of the headliners for the night, played funky jams that kept the audience dancing throughout the early summer evening.
“We are so happy to be a part of Tulsa music,” says lead singer Tazmen West. “We’ve all been playing for 12 years in the city of Tulsa. Slow Cozy has been playing for three years, but all of us collectively have been playing for a long time.”
West expanded upon the recording of Slow Cozy’s latest EP (Electronic Playlist) titled “Dopamine Dreaming.”
“My favorite part about recording the album, was recording the album. It’s so fun to hang out with your friends and make music. We went to a cabin and wrote songs in a cabin; it was great.”
Earl Hazard, a local rapper who made a special appearance during Slow Cozy’s set, stated afterwards that, “We’ve got to come together. Music always seems to bring people together; no matter what’s going on in the world, music is like the highest form of art. To see the community in a positive light, that’s a good thing.”
Hazard is featured on Slow Cozy’s EP “Dopamine Dreaming” in the song “Youth.” Songs such as “Coast to Coast,” the band’s new single, and a music video, directed and animated by Lane Goza of Tulsa, were played this night at Mayfest. Below is a video of the performance that Slow Cozy played and exclusive behind the scenes interviews with a featured artist, band members, and members of the audience.
Mayfest is now over, but if you did not make it this year, there is always next year. The festival will continue annually from May 10-12 in 2025, and admission is free to the public.
