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Carney Fest '25

Saturday, MAY 3, 2025

The Church Studio
& Cain's Ballroom

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Record at The Church Studio

The Church Studio offers both analog and digital recording options in a state-of-the-art facility.

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THE CHURCH STUDIO PRESENTS

12–1pm Every Saturday
& Sometimes Tuesdays

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LEGACY CONCERT SERIES
Benmont Tench

Tuesday, May 20th 2025

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Who we are

HELLO FRIENDS, WELCOME TO THE CHURCH STUDIO

Historic Tours | Merchandise | Memberships
Where homegrown talent rocked and continues to rock the music world.
Visit the Venue

LEGENDARY RECORDING STUDIO

Recording | Event Center | Education
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.
OUR HISTORY

LEON RUSSELL

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.

PHOTO GALLERY

RESTORATION PROJECT

After Photos: Restoration completed in 2022
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THE CHURCH STUDIO MUSIC FOUNDATION
Church Merch

Visit the Store

Classic Logo Black Unisex Tee

$29.99

The Church Studio Matchbox Vintage Tee

$34.99

2025 Carney Fest Tee

$30.00

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