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. 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 shaped 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.
This genre is described by many to be a laid-back style of blues, country, and rock that helped shaped 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.
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The historic church was turned into a recording studio and home office to Shelter Records in the early 1970's. In the very beginning-1915, it started as Grace Methodist Episcopal Church and was one of the earliest churches built in our new city; even later, surviving the race riots of 1921. By 1928, it had become the First United Brethren Church, and remained so until at least 1946.
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The Church Studio would not be the vibrant organization it is without volunteers. We offer training sessions throughout the year and have a variety of opportunities available. Volunteers of The Church Studio are often the public face of the organization. Volunteers at The Church Studio can take part in several ways.
Bronze Sculpture
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Three years in the making, the life-sized bronze sculpture of Leon Russell, circa 1972, will have its permanent home at the entrance of the historic The Church Studio, a National Landmark. Leon will greet each guest entering The Church Studio and you now have this rare opportunity to own an exact replication.
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A rare collection of over 4,000 artifacts, documents, recordings, and memorabilia associated with Leon Russell, Shelter Records, and the Historic Church Studio. Located in the historic The Church Studio; the Church Studio Archive will provide fans, enthusiasts, and historians with an inside look at all things Leon Russell, Shelter Records, Tulsa Sound musicians and lots of surprises; all in one convenient location.
Kenny Loggins
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The Church Studio is redefining live music events - bringing a thrilling experience to a very finite group of 100 guests in the transcendent sanctuary of The Church Studio. The Church Studio, a legendary state-of-the-art recording studio, archive, and historic landmark has developed a series of rare but highly curated, intimate concerts showcasing legacy artists.
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