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Inside the performance

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Onstage company

Documented collaborators

Desert Oracle is the multimedia project of Ken Layne, rooted in a 2015 desert zine and expanded into Desert Oracle Radio in 2017, with live campfire storytelling and a published book inspired by desert lore. A blend of print, radio/podcast, live theatre-style performances, and narrative books, Desert Oracle brings the myths, whispers, and strange truths of the Southwest to audiences across the country. We’ve got you covered for tickets, whether you’re chasing a new episode drop, a live show, or a special recording event.

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

On this page you’ll find a detailed biography, a highlights reel from the discography, and up-to-date information about upcoming appearances and tours. We’ll help you secure seats and keep you in the loop with official social channels and the Desert Oracle website.

The live experience

What reaches the room

Desert Oracle’s work spans print magazines, Desert Oracle Radio (available on Apple Podcasts and iHeart), and live theatre-style performances. The core of the project is a dedication to desert lore, myths, and storytelling crafted for fans of folklore, weird history, and offbeat live experiences. For concert-goers and listeners in the Gold Coast region, Desert Oracle presents a unique, accessibility-minded experience—no fluff, just the stories and a dependable path to tickets. See official social links and the official site for current show dates and recordings.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Desert Oracle

  • Founder: Ken Layne; origins as a 2015 desert zine, expanding to Desert Oracle Radio in 2017 and live campfire/storytelling shows.
  • Mediums: print magazine, radio/podcast (Desert Oracle Radio), live theatre-style shows, and a published book inspired by the desert lore.
  • Discography (as a performer): Desert Oracle Volume 1: Strange True Tales from the American Southwest (Hardcover 2020; Paperback 2021; Audiobook 2021).
  • 2025 activity: Desert Oracle Radio continues with new episodes (e.g., All Hallows’ Tales, Live in NYC; Yucca Yuletide; The Eldritch Republic series) and NYC live recording events are documented on the official site and podcast feeds.
  • Social presence: official website (desertoracle.com), Patreon page, and availability on Apple Podcasts/iHeart for Desert Oracle Radio; live events and appearances are announced via the site.

The records

Desert Oracle Discography

  • Desert Oracle Volume 1: Strange True Tales from the American Southwest
    2021 · Picador (Paperback) / Macmillan Audio (Audiobook)
  • Desert Oracle Volume 1: Strange True Tales from the American Southwest
    2021 · Picador (Paperback)
  • Desert Oracle Volume 1: Strange True Tales from the American Southwest
    2020 · MCD/Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Hardcover)

Desert Oracle’s work spans print magazines, Desert Oracle Radio (available on Apple Podcasts and iHeart), and live theatre-style performances. The core of the project is a dedication to desert lore, myths, and storytelling crafted for fans of folklore, weird history, and offbeat live experiences. For concert-goers and listeners in the Gold Coast region, Desert Oracle presents a unique, accessibility-minded experience—no fluff, just the stories and a dependable path to tickets. See official social links and the official site for current show dates and recordings.

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