Tulsa's Once In A While Band sets debut album release for July 12

Once In A While Band will release its first full-length album, Love's Waiting For You, on July 12, 2026, with proceeds benefiting the Kidney Cancer Association. The Tulsa group is pairing the debut with a free online listening party and expanding a charitable mission that has already raised more than $30,000 for Oklahoma causes.

Why it matters: - Once In A While Band is turning its first album into a fundraiser for kidney cancer research. - The release extends a 13-year charitable mission that has already supported community causes across Oklahoma. - The project ties Tulsa's music scene to a broader nonprofit effort, with proceeds helping the Kidney Cancer Association and the band's ongoing giving.

What happened: - Tulsa's Once In A While Band will release Love's Waiting For You on Sunday, July 12, 2026. - The 12-track album is the group's first full-length recording. - The album was recorded at The Church Studio in Tulsa. - The project will be available for digital streaming and CD purchase through Bandcamp, Amazon, Walmart and other digital outlets. - The band will host a free Bandcamp Listening Party at 6:00 p.m. CST on July 12. - Fans can join the online event at the album listening party.

The details: - Founded in 2012 by bassist, songwriter and producer Greg Silvis, Once In A While Band has performed at 32 charitable events. - The band has helped raise more than $30,000 for community causes throughout Oklahoma. - Proceeds from Love's Waiting For You will benefit the Kidney Cancer Association. - The album also supports the band's charitable work throughout Oklahoma. - Silvis said the music draws inspiration from JJ Cale, Fleetwood Mac and Chicago. - The songs explore love, loss, resilience, self-worth and human dignity. - The album features Nikki Shay, Robert Mays, Rick Tahdooahnippah, Tom Basler, Vic Anderson, Rod Clark, Dave Johnson, Greg Silvis, Rick DeMatto and Robert Basile. - Guest appearances include Brad Absher, David John, Denise Hoey, Carol Anwar, Elisha LaForest and Dale Watts. - The Kidney Cancer Association began after a band performance at a KCA fundraiser helped raise $6,000 for kidney cancer research. - Silvis said a later album proposal to KCA Tulsa team captain Claudia Tatum was enthusiastically embraced. - The Kidney Cancer Association was founded in 1990 and focuses on funding research, advocating for patients and providing education and resources.

Between the lines: - The album release gives the band a new way to scale the same community-first model it has used in live fundraising events. - Recording at The Church Studio adds local symbolism, since Silvis said the live-room setting connected the band to Tulsa's musical legacy. - The collaboration also shows how Tulsa musicians can mobilize around a charity project while building a broader audience for original music.

What's next: - The album goes live on July 12, alongside the Bandcamp Listening Party. - Fans and supporters can buy the album after release and help direct proceeds toward kidney cancer research and charitable work in Oklahoma. - The band will continue promoting the project through its usual community and live-performance channels.

The bottom line: - Once In A While Band is using its debut album as both a musical milestone and a fundraising tool, with local roots and a clear charitable purpose.