The Church Studio

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.

Teegarden Studio

Recording, mixing, and mastering. Founded by legendary drummer and Tulsa native, David Teegarden.

Studio Row

Studio Row is a growing arts, music, dining and creative district in Tulsa’s historic Pearl District, centered around The Church Studio—the legendary recording complex Leon Russell purchased in 1972 and transformed into the home of Shelter Records. Today, the neighborhood carries that creative legacy forward with recording and performance spaces, artist studios, locally owned shops, […]

Studio Records

Proud to stock the BEST selection of New and Used Vinyl in Tulsa. We buy, sell, and trade. Got vinyl at home you need to get rid of? Call us or bring it down to the store during business hours. We are glad to help you recycle, refresh, and enhance your collection. We also buy […]

Carney Fest

Carney Fest is a music festival hosted by The Church Studio happening in May 2027, for year number five! Live music, local artists, street stages, food trucks, art, cold drinks, and good people. Family friendly, come and go, stay all day, bring your friends!

Black Cat Theater

The Black Cat Theatre Café is an intimate performance venue, café, and gathering place in Tulsa’s historic Pearl District, where curiosity takes center stage. Step inside for live theatre, comedy, improv, cabaret, magic, music, and other wonderfully unexpected experiences. Enjoy coffee, signature drinks, beer and wine, nostalgic treats, and curious finds from our café and […]