Country music fans are in for a treat this November as 1990s hitmakers Ricochet and Oklahoma’s own Becky Hobbs take the stage together for a special concert benefiting The Oklahoma School for the Blind (OSB).ing The show is set for Thursday, Nov.13 at 7 p.m. at the Muskogee Civic Center, with doors opening at 6 p.m.
The benefit event brings together two of Oklahoma’s most beloved musical acts, uniting their talents to support a historic institution that has served visually impaired students for more than a century.
Ricochet, known for their signature harmonies and chart-topping country hits like “Daddy’s Money,” “What Do I Know,” and “He Left a Lot to Be Desired,” rose to fame in the 1990s and remain fan favorites on stages nationwide.
Led by Heath Wright, who has been with the group since its founding in 1993, the band continues to uphold its reputation for high-energy performances and heartfelt country sound.
“We always look forward to playing at the Muskogee Civic Center,” Wright said. “But this show is special because The Oklahoma School for the Blind has helped so many young people across the state. Even a couple of people from my hometown (Vian) were students there.”
Joining Ricochet for the benefit concert is Becky Hobbs, the Bartlesville native affectionately known as “The Beckaroo.”
Hobbs, an award-winning singer-songwriter, has penned songs for numerous country legends and enjoyed her own chart success with singles like her 1983 Top 10 duet with Moe Bandy, “Let’s Get Over Them Together.”
Both performers share a distinguished honor — induction into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame, with Ricochet earning their place in 2024 and Hobbs in 2015.
Proceeds from the concert will go to The Oklahoma School for the Blind (OSB) Foundation.
Established in 1897, OSB provides a tuition-free, fully accredited education for blind and visually impaired students from preschool through high school.
The Muskogee-based school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes academics, Braille instruction, orientation and mobility training, independent living skills, and assistive technol- ogy. Students can also take part in extracurricular activities such as wrestling, cheerleading and band, and OSB partners with Indian Capital Technology Center to offer vocational training opportunities.
As the only school of its kind in the state, OSB plays a vital role in helping Oklahoma’s blind and visually impaired students prepare for independent and fulfilling lives.
Tickets for the concert are available now at exit.com or at the Muskogee Civic Center box office.
