Artist Spotlight: Bear is Driving

Artist Spotlight: Bear is Driving

Bear Is Driving brings a confident, offbeat charm to Tulsa indie rock, with sharp hooks, energizing riffs, and a band roster where every member is credited with “vibes.”

Artist Spotlight: Casii Stephan

Artist Spotlight: Casii Stephan

Casii Stephan didn’t come to Tulsa chasing fame. She arrived in 2014 intending to walk away from music altogether. Instead, Tulsa gave her back her voice.

Artist Spotlight: Billy Byrnes the Blues

Artist Spotlight: Billy Byrnes the Blues

Billy Byrnes the Blues has become a fan favorite at Tunes @ Noon, bringing a rich blend of blues, rock, soul, and decades of hard-earned musicianship to The Church Studio. 

Artist Spotlight: Groucho

Artist Spotlight: Groucho

Groucho blends alternative rock, indie, synth textures, and raw guitar energy into something loud, pulsing, and constantly moving.

Artist Spotlight: Randy Brumley

Artist Spotlight: Randy Brumley

Randy Brumley has been around long enough to know where the good music comes from. He was part of the Tulsa music scene in the 1980s, recorded their album Media Blitz at The Church Studio with his band Square Force, and then life took him in a different direction.

Artist Spotlight: Jake Karlik Band

Artist Spotlight: Jake Karlik Band

If you grew up on Southern rock, or just wish you had, the Jake Karlik Band are going to feel like a good memory you didn’t know you had.

Artist Spotlight: Peggy Johnson

Artist Spotlight: Peggy Johnson

A true southern powerhouse, Peggy Johnson has been a cornerstone of the Oklahoma City acoustic scene since 1985, when she first planted her Georgia roots in Red Dirt soil.

Carney Fest Artist Spotlight: Knipple, The Websters, and Tempest Revival

Artist Spotlight: The Websters

THESE TUNES @ NOON ARTISTS WILL BE PERFORMING AT CARNEY FEST 2026 MAY 2ND. Experience the magic of The Church Studio during the “Tunes @ Noon” series (Tue-Thu-Sat). Enjoy intimate live performances from talented Americana, jazz, and rock musicians in a legendary setting. Your admission includes a museum tour of the renowned facility where Leon […]

Artist Spotlight: Knipple

Artist Spotlight: Knipple

Knipple is a Tulsa-based punk-jazz duo consisting of JordanK (bass/whale sounds) and Knicholas (drums/emotions).

Artist Spotlight: The Websters

Artist Spotlight: The Websters

The Websters started playing music together as teenagers in Miami, Oklahoma, before later relocating to Joplin, Missouri. And despite never actually living in Tulsa, Blake says the brothers have always had a “weird obsession” with the city.

Artist Spotlight: Tempest Revival

Artist Spotlight: Tempest Revival

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.

The Church Studio Presents CHRIS O’DELL: Abbey Road to Tulsa Time A New Podcast

The Church Studio Presents CHRIS O’DELL: Abbey Road to Tulsa Time  A New Podcast   Chris O’Dell’s life seems like it belongs in a movie—and it was! She wasn’t simply an Apple Records employee of the Beatles; she was a part of rock history. Imagine being in the recording studio during the creation of The […]

A Videographer’s Perspective: Making of the “Man in Bronze” Film.

Three years ago, as a brand-new intern, I was dunked head-first into easily the most exciting video project I have ever worked on. Teresa Knox, the CEO of The Church Studio, personally entrusted me — on the sole basis of my portfolio and a few shoots together — to capture something that she deeply cared […]

Volunteer Spotlight: Sharon Johnson Caskey

Sharon Johnson Caskey Magnolia Meadows

Volunteers rock at The Church Studio! We love and appreciate the valuable role they play in our operations. Sharon Johnson Caskey is one of our talented volunteers. She not has a knack for arranging flowers and choosing trees for Magnolia Meadows, but she’s wonderful in our retail store, serving clients and giving tours. Learn more […]

THE CHURCH STUDIO NAMED TO NATIONAL REGISTER

  Less than a year after the devastating passing of Leon Russell, The Church Studio has earned a respected, unique and highly desired designation to the National Register of Historic Places. The designation became effective Sept. 8, 2017 as reported by the National Park Service. Although it wasn’t certain, It was expected after its National […]

A CHURCH, A CHAIR, A BOY AND A PRAYER

There comes a time in life when one is moved to reflect upon major events in his or her life as old friends, relatives, family members “cash in their chips” and depart the game of life. As the days, months and years come and go, the hectic responsibilities of life take the greater majority of […]