By Brandy McDonnellAn abbreviated version of this story appears in Friday's Weekend Life section of The Oklahoman. 'Blue Door Nights'Red Dirt Rangers releasing long-awaited live albumEven after three decades of playing together, the Red Dirt Rangers still enjoy marking a new musical milestone.And if it involves convening a talented cadre of longtime friends, all the better.The venerable Payne County band -- mandolin player/singer John Cooper, lead guitarist/singer Ben Han and guitarist/singer Brad Piccolo – is gearing up to release its first live album, “Blue Door Nights,” so named because it was recorded over three nights in one of the group’s favorite places: the renowned Oklahoma City listening room the Blue Door.“It was our kind of moment to do a live record … just kind of where we are as a band now.Read more on NewsOK.com