Southern Rift

Southern Rift is a show-stopping duo based in the heart of Oklahoma City. Comprised of singer-songwriters Brooke Potter and Connor Anderson, Southern Rift’s style features a fusion of indie-folk, country, pop, and bluegrass roots. The duo’s strong harmonies and undeniable musical chemistry along with Connor’s guitar acoustics provide a powerful mixture capable of captivating any audience. Their credentials include features on KSBI’s Oklahoma Live and Rodeo Opry as well as performances for the NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder, Oklahoma City Dodgers, and the University of Oklahoma. They have opened for Nashville recording artist Levi Parham and recently placed as finalists in Oklahoma’s inaugural Voice of the Heartland Competition. They are currently working on their first EP. Brooke currently studies vocal performance at the Academy of Contemporary Music at UCO. She has been performing since the age of five and got her start at the Rodeo Opry where she now performs regularly. She has worked with artists such as American Idol Hollywood finalist Laura Leighe, along with Kata Hay, Amanda Earheart, Cindy Scarberry, and countless others. In addition to performing the national anthem for various sporting events across the state, she has also performed for the Oklahoma Air National Guard, Chamber of Commerce, and at the 2009 Oklahoma Military Ball for esteemed guests including Governor Brad Henry. Connor currently studies music business at the Academy of Contemporary Music at The University of Central Oklahoma. He started out doing community theater theater across Oklahoma City before picking up guitar at the age of 15. He hasn’t put it down since. He leads worship with the Lifelight Band at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. He is also a member of The Lunar Laugh with singer-songwriter Jared Lekites, who released their debut album Apollo in May 2015. They have opened for artists such as Graham Colton, Summer Salt, and others. Southern Rift is an Americana/folk duo based out of OKC, OK comprised of band members Brooke Potter and Connor Anderson.