2021: Things are Rockin’ at the Church Studio

The Church Bulletin

We’re getting so close, the wait is nearly over! Drywall is up, the greenspace to the west has a landscape plan, 22 miles of wiring is in place – every board is screwed into position – no nails for The Church Studio! The oversized elevator will hold your grand piano, and several of your friends. The digital and analog control room is state-of-the-art, including a Neve 8068 console, Studer tape machine and acoustical treatment at every angle. Green Rooms, Listening Room, Bar, Outdoor Courtyard, Belfry – it’s all nearly ready.

RECORDING STUDIO
AUDIO ENGINEERING SCHOOL (ENROLLING SOON)
ARCHIVE AND EXHIBITS
VIDEO PRODUCTION
DAILY HISTORIC TOURS
INTIMATE CONCERT SERIES WITH LEGACY ARTISTS
VIP MEMBERSHIPS (COMING SOON!)
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Stay tuned for our April, 2022 Celebration of Leon’s Birthday! It is going to be a blast!

CELEBRITY SIGHTINGS

You’ll never know who you’ll see on the steps of the Church Studio!

: Air Supply: Pavel Valdman, Graham Russell, Mirko Tessandori, Doug Gild

: Big Daddy Weave: Brian Beihl, drummer

: Kristin Chinoweth

: The Steve Ripley family: Charlene Ripley, Angelene Ripley Wright, Kristi Rose, Fats Kaplin, Mikey Wright, & seated, Jonny Wright

TOP POSTS

GONE VIRAL 550,000 LIKES / 15,000 COMMENTS / 100,000 SHARES Posted to The Church Studio Facebook wall: A group of high school kids skipped class in 1964 to go see the Beatles. They didn’t get into the concert but while they were driving, Ringo pulled up beside them and snapped a photo. When they told their friends, no one believed them. 50 years later, Ringo publishes his book of photos and they were in it! The “kids” reenacted the shot!

: Double Trouble posted March 21: Leon Russell and his former drummer; actor and fellow Tulsan Gary Busey.

: #MosatMonday post from April 12. (Master of Space & Time = #Mosat)

What is the difference between vinyl and digital? Can the average person hear the difference between an analog record and an mp3 streaming from Spotify? Those are some of the questions we hope to answer in this episode of The Listening Leaf. We sat down with five average music listeners of varying levels of knowledge about high fidelity music, and we put it to the test with a blind vinyl vs digital sound comparison.

The Listening Leaf is a YouTube series by The Church Studio that focuses on educating the public on great music and great sound.

Guests: Travis Bond, Shanice Carlson, Austin Wright, Sarah Robin, Zion Foley

Watch: Episode One

BUY CHURCH MERCHANDISE

Top: Kristin Chinoweth, Lower: Graham Russell, Air Supply; Kevin Chalfant, Journey & Storm; Briana Wright, Tulsa singer; Bobby Whitlock, Derek & the Dominoes

T-shirts, hoodies, cups, travel mugs, lapel pins, baseball caps, beanies, key chains, patches, even miniature Leon’s

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Coming July 15 to Studio Row – Leon’s BBQ

Retirement looks good on Leon Thompson and his wife Katherine – for the past six years they’ve turned their hobby of smoking meat into a hopping little restaurant serving mouthwatering barbecue at 6th & Sheridan. The demand is overwhelming. Leon is adding a second location with an extraordinary view of The Church Studio, and with a name like “Leon’s” it destined for greatness. Leon says, “There are no shortcuts to doing it right. Leon’s BBQ is fueled by nothing but pecan wood and passion.”

Nancy Ruth

Meet the woman behind the blog, Nancy Ruth, The Church Studio's PR and Development Director. During the week, she spends most of her time writing press releases and grants with a coffee in hand. She's passionate about music history and on a mission to share untold stories!