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Artist Spotlight: Beyana Band

There is music in Mariel Luna’s voice even before she begins to sing. Poised and confident, Mariel Luna carries a contained intensity that expands into a larger-than-life persona onstage.

Artist Spotlight: Garrick Fausett & the Revelry

Ask Garrick Fausett what he plays and he’ll tell you: Outlaw Folk. Six generations of Ozark family history behind him, a biology degree in his back pocket, and a full band called The Revelry giving his songs muscle.

The Story Behind Leon Russell’s “Sweet Emily”

“Sweet Emily” began in a recording studio, sparked by one of those playful, offhand moments that can only happen among friends. Emily Smith loved the song, claimed the name, and carried it as part of her own story. Leon Russell recorded “Sweet Emily” in September 1970 at Muscle Shoals Studios in Sheffield, Alabama, and released […]

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: 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: 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.

Carney Fest Artist Spotlight: Patti Steel, Tom Pevear, and Native Strange

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 […]

Steve Ripley – Creating “The Tractors” Part 3 Deep Dive

Steve Ripley, at the time, the co-owner of The Church Studio, had a vision of a band he’d been creating in his mind and through his work for some time. Essentially, by the early 90s, Ripley was about to unleash a lifetime of creative experience. The musicians he was recording with were associated with The […]

Steve Ripley – Producer at The Church Studio and Leader of The Tractors Part 2

Part 2: Steve Ripley – Music Producer at The Church Studio and Leader of The Tractors Steve Ripley left Oklahoma to pursue his musical dreams in Nashville and Los Angeles before returning to Tulsa. Numerous well-known performers in the rock, country, and Americana music genres considered him a friend and confidant. For his work at […]

Steve Ripley’s Red Dirt Roots Part 1

Steve Ripley: 1950-2019 Oklahoma Music Legend, Owner of The Church Studio, member of The Tractors It’s comforting to know that after you’re gone, a part of you will remain. Steve Ripley left behind an artistic legacy that will have an impact long after his passing. Many people were impacted by his compassion and ingenuity. Red […]

GUEST BLOG: Rusty Russell’s Recording Studio Experience

The genesis of our project at The Church Studio was a bit different than most; four high school friends from Wichita (classes of ’73, ’74), and ’75) had spent years in the big music-center cities of Nashville & L.A. Between us, we’d toured with many “name” artists, recorded a great deal (as players and/or engineers), […]