CarneyFest: a two-day celebration of music, art, food, and Tulsa’s living sound — raising support for The Church Studio Music Foundation while bringing the community together in song, laughter, and legacy.
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Where homegrown talent rocked and continues to rock the music world.
The historic church was turned into a recording studio and home office to Shelter Records in 1972. Under Leon Russell’s leadership, the stone structure served as a creative workshop for songwriters, musicians, engineers, and singers to collaborate, learn, and inspire.
Founded Studio in 1972
THE TULSA SOUND
Rockabilly, Country, Rock ‘n’ Roll, and Blues
Although they had different musical gifts, Leon Russell and fellow Oklahoman JJ Cale, are credited for developing the “Tulsa Sound”. This genre is described by many to be a laid-back style of blues, country, and rock that helped shape Southern-style rock-and-roll. The most notable, non-Okie— example of the Tulsa Sound is Eric Clapton. Others believe the “Tulsa Sound” is more of a brotherhood or collaboration of creatives that honor those musical pioneers that came before them.
On The Day The Music Died February 3, 1959, Tommy Allsup who was with Buddy Holly on the Winter Dance Party
Wed, Feb 25, 2026
Doors open at 5:30pm
VIP Meet and Greet at 6:00pm
Show at 7:00pm
Location: The Church Studio | Limited Seating: 120 Guests
In partnership with Brut Hotel and Oklahoma Film + Music Office, The Soundup Club proudly presents “The Soundup Roundup” – an intimate and inspiring night of music and storytelling featuring Jacob Tovar, Joleen Brown, and John Ferrell. Join us for a one-of-a-kind songwriter’s round, where the artists share the stories behind their songs and then perform them live. This up-close format gives you a rare peek into the creative process, straight from the voices who lived it.
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Doors open at 6:00pm
Show at 7:00pm
Location: The Church Studio | Limited Seating: 120 Guests
In partnership with Brut Hotel and Oklahoma Film + Music Office, The Soundup Club proudly presents “The Soundup Roundup” – an intimate and inspiring night of music and storytelling featuring Isaac Hanson, Sarah Moseley and Gabriel Broussard. Join us for a one-of-a-kind songwriter’s round, where the artists share the stories behind their songs and then perform them live. This up-close format gives you a rare peek into the creative process, straight from the voices who lived it.
