Don't forget to get your tickets to 80s Prom 2017!
​Visit www.cainballroom.com to purchase online or at the Cains Box Office - 423 N Main St - Tulsa.

Welcome to a world where Mullets & La Gear NEVER went out of style.

It's time to get a new wave haircut and walk into what will be Tulsa's biggest and best 80's PROM yet! 

Dancing to an all 80's Soundtrack All Night With
Djs Robbo, Lynn K, Afistaface & Bone
Prom Photo Booth - Danziger Photography
Fashion Show & Stage Acts
King & Queen crowned in the 80's Costume Contest
RetroVision - A larger than life 80's video installation 

What to expect;
Attendees arrive in over the top 80's costumes...Some dressed as pop icons, characters, band, toys, anything you can think of from the decade. While some of the guests go all out, others keep it simple with classic gaudy prom attire. Group costumes are popular and some guests even arrive in 80's vehicles! To highlight the best costumes we bring the best of the best to the stage at midnight and the audience helps pick who we crown as King & Queen of 80's PROM

Our well seasoned Djs from around the state will be playing an all 80's soundtrack ALL night. You'll hear an excellent mix of 80's Pop Music, Club Hits, New Wave, Hair bands & Hip Hop! 

The stage acts are a favorite for PROM goers. Models, actors, and general 80's enthusiasts team up to bring you reenactments from popular films, choreographed dancing, fashion show and more. This all happens underneath the light of RetroVision, our larger than life video manipulation machine, broadcasting remixed cartoons, commercials, and popular visuals from the decade....We always have a couple of secret awesome surprises grace the stage as well.

Get tickets: https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event
This event is 18 and over

Advance $19 | Day of Show $23 | Door $23 | Mezzanine (VIP) (21+) $50

There is a $2 fee that applies to each ticket purchased at the Cain's Box Office.
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​Looking for a great way to celebrate this anniversary? There's no better way than by attending the actual 80's PROM! For the last 14 years party promoters in Tulsa, OK put together one of the nations largest 80's themed events.  For one night each year the city is taken over by new wave haircuts, 80's cars, tacky prom attire, the scent of Aqua-Net, and the rad sound of the 80's! Attendees arrive in over-the-top costumes ranging from 80's pop icons to their favorite fads and fashions.  Get more info at www.80sProm.com Get tickets at www.CainsBallrom.com

Top 10 Hairstyles of the 80's
Kim O'Neal

The 80s, a decade of shoulder pads, leg warmers, new wave pop music, and "outrageous"hairstyles! When we think of the 80s, so many well-remembered and beloved movies come to mind-and the celebrities who rocked the scene with the craziest, sexiest, and wildest hairstyles. These are the celebrities who made the top ten list for the most outrageous 80s hairstyles:


10. Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988): Jessica Rabbit, wife to the infamous Roger, may have been only a cartoon character-but she went down in celebrity hairstyle history for her long, sleek, sexy red hair that waved in front of her fact to give her an air of mystery. This look has been mimicked again and again (think Angelina Jolie, and Ariel from The Little Mermaid) but no one pulled it off quite like Jessica.

9. The Breakfast Club (1985): Probably the most popular movie of the 80s molded every teenager's wardrobe and fashion sense for the second half of the decade. The most memorable hairstyle belonged to John Bender (played by Judd Nelson,) a troubled teen smoker, rebel, and loner with a nasty attitude. His shoulder-length dark, wavy, hair personified his bad-boy nature and melted every teen girl's heart.

8. Flashdance (1983): Jennifer Beals plays Alex-a blue collar tomboy who moonlights as an exotic night club dancer. Her wild mane of untamed curls seems to fit both professions rather nicely. The tight corkscrew curly hair became one of the most popular 80s celebrity hairstyles and made its appearance in later movies such as Dirty Dancing, Pretty Woman, and Mystic Pizza.

7. Moonstruck (1987): Cher plays an Italian-American widow torn between her agreement to marry her best friend and her spur of the moment romance with his estranged younger brother. Her long, heavy, river of shiny black curly hair give her an irresistible, romantic allure. So many women tried to pull it off-but Cher's gorgeous locks are so unique to Cher that you'd have to buy a wig to even come close.

6. Beetlejuice (1988): Winona Ryder plays Lydia Deetz, a disturbed young Goth girl with pale skin and raven black hair. Throughout the movie, she styles it every which way-from smooth, shiny and sleek, to teasing it up in a massive beehive. Her bangs are always spiked and plastered to her forehead. Probably one of the most flattering celebrity hairstyles Winona's ever sported.

5. Back to the Future (1985): No one can forget Doc (played by Christopher Lloyd,) the crazy scientist who built the time machine. Why is he so memorable? It's not his white lab coat, or his wide bulging eyes... It's his wild mad-scientist hair, white and kept long (except for the bald spot on top) and constantly left loose, giving him the appearance of having been electrocuted. Nowadays, no crazy scientist would be complete without Doc's trademark hairstyle.

4. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1980): Only Princess Leia (played by Carrie Fisher) could weave two braided buns on the sides of her head and actually make it look hot. Her signature hairstyle made its debut in Star Wars (1977) and in every movie thereafter Leia became barely recognizable without it.

3. The Terminator (1984): Sarah Connor (played by Linda Hamilton) made popular the layered, feathered mullet 
hairstyle that became one of the most popular (if short-lived) hairstyles of the 80s. Fortunately, she grew it all out for the sequel.

2. Desperately Seeking Susan (1985): What would the 80s be without Madonna? Nothing, that's what.Madonna plays free-spirited Susan with her bleached blonde hair, bouncing curls, feathered bangs, and huge, colorful ribbons, bows, and clips. No accessory was too wild, and no hairstyle too risky.

1. Labyrinth (1986): Finally, the most memorable of celebrity hairstyles of the 80s would have to be David Bowie's outrageous mane as Jereth the Goblin King. Who could forget his wild, tousled, layers, all spiked up with long tendrils of hair hanging down around his face? Both men and women have tried to pull it off but only David Bowie made this hair really work.

Photo: “Jules Bates/Artrouble 1980”


Only a few hours after finishing up our last post about DEVO we've learned that guitarist Bob Casale died February 17, 2014 at the age of 61; according to his brother Gerald, it was a "sudden death from conditions that led to heart failure.

Devo is an American New Wave band formed in 1972 consisting of members from Kent and Akron, Ohio. The classic line-up of the band includes two sets of brothers, the Mothersbaughs (Mark and Bob) and the Casales (Gerald and Bob), along with Alan Myers. The band had a No. 14 Billboard chart hit in 1980 with the single "Whip It", and has maintained a cult following throughout its existence.  Their style over time has shifted between punk, art rock, post-punk, and New Wave. Their music and stage show mingle kitsch science fiction themes, deadpan surrealist humor, and mordantly satirical social commentary. Their often discordant pop songs feature unusual synthetic instrumentation and time signatures that have proven influential on subsequent popular music, particularly New Wave, industrial and alternative rock artists. Devo was also a pioneer of the music video, creating many memorable clips for the Laser Disc format, with "Whip It" getting heavy airplay in the early days of MTV.

On this day in 1984 Culture Club started a three-week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Karma Chameleon', the group's 5th US Top 10 hit. It became the group's biggest hit and only US #1 among their many Top 10 hits. "Karma Chameleon" was also a huge global hit, hitting #1 in sixteen countries worldwide, and the Top 10 in several more. The sleeve features work from the photographer David Levine. It received a million-selling Gold 45 in the United States.

In the group's home country of the United Kingdom, it became the second Culture Club single to reach the top of the UK Singles Chart (after "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me"), where it stayed for six weeks in September and October 1983, and became the UK's biggest-selling single of the year 1983.  To date, it is the 31st best-selling single of all-time in the UK, selling over 1.4 million copies in the UK. It has sold over 5 million global copies making it one of the best-selling singles of all time worldwide.

In an interview, Culture Club frontman Boy George explained: "The song is about the terrible fear of alienation that people have, the fear of standing up for one thing. It's about trying to suck up to everybody. Basically, if you aren't true, if you don't act like you feel, then you get Karma-justice, that's nature's way of paying you back."

"I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)" is a 1981 song recorded by Daryl Hall and John Oates.

It was the fourth number-one hit single of their career on the Billboard Hot 100 and the second hit single from their album Private Eyes. It features Charles DeChant on saxophone.

On January 30, 1982, "I Can't Go for That" ended a 10-week run at the top of the Hot 100 by Olivia Newton-John's song, "Physical".

Thanks to heavy airplay on urban-contemporary stations, "I Can't Go for That" also topped the U.S. R&B chart, a rare act for a non-African American act. The song also went to #1 on the Hot Dance Club Play chart for one week in January of 1982.

Beyond being a number one hit in its own right, "I Can't Go for That" continues to bear influence. The song has been covered by a number of recording artists including Brian McKnight, The Nylons, Les Go (with Alfredo Alias), Donny Osmond, East End, Kansascali, and Orson. It was featured in British comedy series The Mighty Boosh (Series 3, Episode 3) where Bob Fossil danced to the song. "I Can't Go for That" was voted #6 on VH1's list of "The 100 Greatest Songs of the '80s".

The song WE ARE THE WORLD was recorded on this day in 1985. More than 40 artists were involved. The proceeds went toward worldwide hunger prevention. It was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, and produced by Quincy Jones and Michael Omartian for the album We Are the World. With sales in excess of 20 million copies, it is one of the fewer than 30 all-time singles to have sold 10 million (or more) copies worldwide. 

The Space Shuttle Challenger disaster occurred on January 28, 1986, when Space Shuttle Challenger (mission STS-51-L) broke apart only 73 seconds into its flight, leading to the deaths of its seven crew members. The spacecraft disintegrated over the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Cape Canaveral, Florida at 11:38 EST ...Americans watched the event live from homes, classrooms, and business across the nation and the disaster unfolded.

In 1988, legendary band Metallica began recording "...And Justice for All". It was the fourth studio album by American heavy metal band Metallica, released on August 25, 1988, by Elektra Records. It was their first album to feature bassist Jason Newsted, following the death of Cliff Burton in 1986. ...And Justice for All is musically progressive, featuring long and complex songs, fast tempos, and few verse-chorus structures. It was noted for its dry, sterile production, which producer Flemming Rasmussen attributed to his absence during the album's mixing process. The songs' dark lyrics have themes of political and legal injustice, as seen through the prism of war, censored speech, and nuclear brinkmanship. 

The front cover depicts a statue of Lady Justice cracked, blindfolded, and bound by ropes with her breasts exposed and both of her scales filled with dollars. The words "…And Justice for All" are written in graffiti-like lettering to the right. The cover art was created by Stephen Gorman, based on a concept developed by James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich. The album was initially released on one vinyl disc, but soon after re-released (without additional tracks) as a double-album. 

...And Justice for All was acclaimed by music critics. It was included in The Village Voice's annual Pazz & Jop critics poll of the year's best albums, while the single "One" earned Metallica their first Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance in 1990. It was also their best-selling album at that point and became the first underground metal album to achieve chart success in the United States. The album was certified 8× platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on June 9, 2003, having shipped eight million copies in the US.

It was 30 years ago today in 1984. Michael Jackson was in his "Bad" era, working on set recording a commercial for Pepsi. During the 6th take, what was supposed to be a "controlled explosion" went off too early, setting young Michael's hair on fire. Studio employees rushed to extinguish the flames but he had already suffered 2nd & 3rd degree burns on his head and face. As compensation Pepsi offered MJ $1,500,000.00 as compensation. Michael took the money and donated it to a California Medical Center, who in turn later named a burn treatment center after him.

Yo, check it out! The date and venue for 80's Prom 2014 have been announced and tickets are already on sale!  Every year this party sells out, so don't be left out out in the neverending line - Get your tickets today!  This year we're building an even bigger and better 80's PROM than ever before....We're totally calling in some awesome favors to make sure that you have a night you'll never forget....Sooo, let's get started click here to learn more about the event, or head straight over here to puchase your tickets!

Bobby Nunn - She's Just a Groupie, originally released on Motown Records in 1982...

It was January 8, 1983 that Bobby Nunn performed "She's Just a Groupie" on American Bandstand. Not to be confused with the singer with the 50′s and 60′s vocal groups the Robins and the Coasters. The younger Bobby Nunn started playing synthesizer with Rick James in the 70′s...His greatest hit, She’s Just A Groupie

Fame is an American television series originally produced between 1982 and 1987. The show is based on the 1980 motion picture of the same name. Using a mixture of drama and music, it followed the lives of the students and faculty at the New York City High School for the Performing Arts. Although fictional, it was based heavily on the actual Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in New York. Most interior scenes were filmed in Hollywood, California. In all seasons except the 3rd, the show filmed several exterior scenes on location in New York City. The popularity of the series, particularly in the UK, led to several hit records and live concert tours by the cast.[1][2] Despite its success, very few of the actors maintained high-profile careers after the series was cancelled. A number of the cast members were seen again briefly in Bring Back...Fame, a reunion special made for UK television in 2008.

On this day, January 6th, in 1981

"Let's Work" was the second single from the 1981 album, Controversy, by Prince. The song originates from a dance called "the Rock" that local kids were doing at the time in Minneapolis. Prince responded quickly with a track called "Let's Rock", and wished to quickly release it as a single. Warner Bros. refused, and a disappointed Prince did not include the song on Controversy, saying the phase had passed.

Instead, the song was updated with new lyrics and possibly new music and became "Let's Work" — one of his most popular dance numbers to date. The song is based on a funky bass line and features a shouted title throughout the song and relies heavily on keyboards to create a sexy groove in the verses and quick solos for the choruses. The lyrics are a tease, equating "working" with having sex. The song was backed with "Ronnie, Talk to Russia", which precedes it on the Controversy album.

So the big night is coming up and you haven't a thing to wear? Fear not, we're here to help. Below are some of the raddest 80's Prom fashions we could dig up.  Hopefully this will help you find your own special magic!

It was on this day, in 1980 that The Sugarhill Gang's "Rapper's Delight" became hip-hop's first Top 40 hit!

Hip hop's roots as a musical phenomenon are subject to debate, but its roots as a commercial phenomenon are much clearer. They trace back directly to January 5, 1980, when the song "Rapper's Delight" became the first hip hop single ever to reach the Billboard top 40.

The 80s was a decade known for its style. Fashion was fun, playful, big, bold, and wild, and the hairstyles were no different. It’s easy to capture the spirit of the 80s by experimenting with your hair. Here are a couple of how-to's, followed by some photos that we found around the internet that we thought might be inspirational. 


1. The Side Ponytail

One of the simplest 80s hairstyles that virtually anyone with medium to long hair can pull off is the side ponytail. The higher the ponytail and the bigger the scrunchie, the better this do will look. Simply gather your hair as if you were preparing a normal ponytail and then brush it to the side. Use a big, colorful scrunchie to hold it in place.

If you have bangs, try teasing them to their fullest for an added punch of 80s playfulness. This look goes best with big, dangling earrings, baggy sweaters paired with tight leggings, and/or anything that’s every bit as colorful and bold as this daring look.

2. The Big Perm (perm or temp)

A more permanent 80s look is the big perm. Think Madonna/Julia Roberts wild, full curls. You can get a perm at virtually any salon and then use special volume enhancing products to give your hair that full look. A perm looks even better and even more 80s if you already have natural curls. 

If you’re not ready to commit to a perm, you can get temporary curls by using small rollers overnight or using a curling iron. Just remember that this look is meant to appear just-rolled-out-of-bed-casual, so don’t spend too much time on it. Simply condition your hair, let it air dry, and then use a pick to get through the tough knots and tangles. 

3. Big Bangs

Another big tip to remember when going for that 80s look is that it’s all about the bangs. The bigger and crazier your bangs are, the better. We suggest teasing your bangs to the max, either straight up or into a feathered style, and then spraying with as much maximum hold hair spray as you can stand. When you sport this hairstyle, however, keep in mind that all the attention should be on your hair, not on your clothes. So for once, you can tone down the wild clothing. This hairstyle looks best with a simple, solid colored blouse or t-shirt, jeans or slacks, and basic jewelry and make-up.

4. Crimping

Crimping is another popular style that can give you that 80s vibe, and it’s incredibly easy to get the look. If you have the time, you can get crimps just by braiding all of your hair into tiny braids and sleeping on them overnight. When you take the braids out in the morning, you’ll have an instant head full of crimps and you can simply spray and go. If you don’t want to sleep on a head full of braids, you can also get the look with any curling iron or flat iron set to maximum heat. You simply make crimps by closing the iron on your hair and then in a wave-like motion moving down the section of hair to create crimps throughout. If you’re really dedicated to the look and think you’ll want to do it often, you might want to purchase a crimping iron for quicker, more polished looking crimps. While crimps can go with any ensemble, we just love when they are paired with long, flowing dresses with bold, floral prints or patterns. This look gives the wearer a sensuous-but-sweet wild child of the 80s look.
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Unless you totally live under a rock and have since 1983 then you're familiar with the movie & song Ghostbusters. It was released on June 8th 1984 and while millions know, sing along, and get the track stuck in their heads, not everyone has seen the video, which challenged the movie when it came to badass graphics.  Check out the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Theme to Ghostbusters by Ray Parker Jr below!