Tempest Revival
Getting a little rowdy, a little sassy
Tempest Revival is an Oklahoma-based band formed in 2022 by Cody Marriott and Jade Wilson Marriott, known for original tunes and lively, harmonious performances. Americana and country are the starting points, but where they end up is entirely up to them.
Starting out as a cover band, Tempest Revival has since come into their own by writing their own originals and rearranging familiar tunes with a sound that’s soulful and, at times, a little sassy. This independent, homegrown approach has earned them a following in the Tulsa area, where their shows can feel a little like a rowdy, authentic gathering with good friends.
Jade and Cody live south of Tulsa on a “teeny homestead” in the country. They describe themselves as everyday people—Okies. By day, Cody specializes in custom remodeling, while Jade works in medical research. Their daily life involves normal Oklahoma things like baking their own bread, hunting, and fishing, all while sharing their home with teenagers and a variety of animals, including dwarf goats, chickens, and pigs.
Both Jade and Cody grew up in the church, and those roots are a huge part of their musical background. Her family’s church stands in the tiny town of Nuyaka, OK, and the building itself is a history of her own family. “Back in the ’70s,” she explained, “all three sides of my family—my mom, my stepdad, and my biological dad—all helped build it. My uncle raised the money for the materials, my grandpa laid the foundation, and my step-aunt and uncle served as the piano player and deacon. I’ve been singing all my life; all the women in my family sing in the church.”
Cody’s upbringing was just as grounded. Jade explained, “He was raised full-gospel in the Ozarks, attending Big Rock Church in Barnett, Missouri. True to its name, the church was built out of a big rock, and it remains standing today with his cousin serving as the preacher.
Jade and Cody’s journey began when they both moved back to Tulsa about five years ago. They started crossing paths at local jam nights, like the ones at Westbound Club where they met. However, Jade says, “They didn’t visit much at first beyond deciding which songs to play on stage.” Things changed when Cody messaged Jade. “He said he was going to be in town and had written a song that had to be a duet.”
“Our connection to the legendary Church Studio in Tulsa grew naturally through the local music community.” Jade shared, “It all started with Hannah McNutt, who worked as the archivist at the studio. She used to come to our shows with her boyfriend at the time, a guitar player named Kameron Overturf, who would occasionally sit in with the band. A couple of years back, Hannah helped us get a date to perform in the Tunes @ Noon series. We also ended up spending about ten hours in the big studio there tracking two singles, and we’re still working on them. It was such a cool experience for all of us. Most of us had actually recorded there before with Sarah Popejoy. She came to see me sing about five years ago and invited me to sing on her project, The Oklahoma Storyteller (Vol 1: Crossroads). “It’s a 12-song collection about historical Oklahoma,” with some parts tracked in Austin and the majority recorded at The Church Studio.
Tempest Revival are looking forward to performing at Carney Fest 2026. You can catch them at the Iron Horse Saloon in Oolagah, OK, on Saturday nights. Facebook Instagram Bandsintown
