True Red Dirt Rock: The Smokin' Oaks

Yukon, Oklahoma group supports American Slang at the Iron Horse Pub in Wichita Falls

The Smokin’ Oaks / all photos by Troy Larson

In their official bio, The Smokin’ Oaks are characterized as “True Red Dirt Rock,” and vocalist Colton Blake and lead guitarist Slaid Cross are listed as “relatives” of Grady Cross, guitarist for Red Dirt legends Cross Canadian Ragweed. In fact, Slaid is Grady’s son, and Colton Blake is Slaid’s cousin. It is n…