The Tulsa Tempo Podcast

10/14/2026

We had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with the incredibly kind and talented Jake Tankersley! ❤️

Jake shared some wonderful stories & let me tell y'all… his Tunes At Noon performance over at the legendary Church Studio was SO GOOD! 🎸🎶

This episode is currently getting a little behind-the-scenes editing magic & we can't wait to share it with you!

Stay tuned… you're gonna love this one! ❤️🎙️

The Church Studio Jake Tankersley Blue Couch Studio

10/14/2026

🎶🎸🔥 IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR!!! 🔥🎸🎶

NOPE! I'm not talking about Christmas, y'all! PUT THAT TINSEL AWAY!

IT'S FREAKJUICE SEASON, BABYYYY!!!

That's right! Tori "Freakjuice" Ruffin & his MIGHTY BAND of some of the most ridiculously talented musicians in Tulsa are bringing the SMOKE, the FIRE, & a whole lotta FUNK to a stage near YOU!

And if you haven't experienced the musical madness that is FREAKJUICE... well, bless your heart. We're about to fix that!

🚨 MARK THOSE CALENDARS, MY FUNKY FRIENDS! 🚨

🔥 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16
Horton Records presents THE FRIDAY HANG at Tulsa VFW / Centennial Lounge!
🎸 Showtime: 7 PM
💰 NO COVER! That's right... all that talent for FREE! Somebody call the authorities! 🚔🔥

🍊 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24
Thelma's Peach!
Get ready to get your FUNK ON!

🎃🔥 HALLOWEEN NIGHT — OCTOBER 31
THE COLONY!
Forget the tricks and treats... THIS is where the REAL MONSTERS of MUSIC come out to PLAY! 👻🎸
Costumes, chaos & enough FUNK to wake the dead! 💀🔥

Now, let's talk about TORI RUFFIN for just a hot second...This man doesn't simply PLAY guitar.

🎸 He ATTACKS it.
🎸 He SWEET-TALKS it.
🎸 He SETS IT ON FIRE.
🎸 He BRINGS IT BACK FROM THE DEAD.

Tori is the FREAKJUICE mastermind, a CERTIFIED MUSICAL MENACE & quite possibly the reason other guitar players go home, stare at their instruments & reconsider their life choices. 😎🔥

And when the FULL FREAKJUICE CREW gets cookin'?! … SWEET BABY JESUS AND ALL THE ANGELS IN THE FUNK CHOIR!!! 🙌🔥❤️‍🔥

IT GETS FUNKY.
IT GETS LOUD.
IT GETS WEIRD.
IT GETS WILD.

So come EARLY. Grab a spot. Bring your funky friends. And prepare to have your FACE MELTED CLEAN OFF YOUR SKULL by one of the BADDEST guitar players walking God's green earth and a band that absolutely DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO ACT RIGHT ON STAGE! 🔥🎸⚡️ And I mean that in the absolute BEST possible way!

FREAKJUICE SEASON IS UPON US TULSA!! 🔥🎸❤️‍🔥

Tori Freak Juice Horton Records VFW Post 577 Centennial Lounge Thelmas Peach The Colony

10/06/2026

🚨 TULSA!!! TONIGHT!!! 🚨

Are you looking for something to do tonight? Well, look no further ... TORI RUFFIN & FREAKJUICE are bringing the FUNK to Ed’s Hurricane Lounge tonight & you do NOT want to miss this one!

Tori is an absolute MONSTER on guitar, Freakjuice brings the GROOVE & together they’re gonna tear it UP! 🔥🔥🔥

Come out, support LIVE MUSIC & get ready for a night of killer guitar, serious grooves & a whole lotta FUNK! 💜🎶

🎸 TORI RUFFIN & FREAKJUICE
🔥 LIVE & FUNKY
📍 Ed’s Hurricane Lounge
🗓️ TONIGHT! 9pm No Cover

LET’S GOOOOOOO!!!

Tori

10/05/2026

Hi Everyone! I’m in the running to be named Top Host & I’d LOVE your support! ❤️

Hosting the Tulsa Tempo Podcast and sharing the stories of the incredible people who make our music community so special means the world to me.

If you enjoy the show, please take a moment to VOTE for me! 🗳️🎙️

Let’s show ’em what Tulsa music is all about! 🎸✨

Thank you so much for your love & support! ❤️

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Amy Elizabeth

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09/29/2026

🚨 ATTENTION TULSA: TORI “FREAKJUICE” RUFFIN IS PLAYING TONIGHT at Ed’s Hurricane Lounge 🚨 … If you’ve never seen Freakjuice play live, you can FIX THAT TONIGHT 🎶🎸🔥

Tori doesn’t simply play guitar ….
He ATTACKS IT.
He sweet-talks it.
He sets it on fire.
He brings it back to life.
He is the FREAKJUICE mastermind & a Certified Musical MENACE!

And when the FULL FREAKJUICE CREW gets cookin’! … Sweet baby Jesus! 🔥❤️‍🔥

It gets FUNKY.
It gets LOUD.
It gets WEIRD.
It gets JUICY. 🍊🍊🍊
And I mean that in the absolute best possible way.

📍 Ed’s Hurricane Lounge 3216 E 11th St
🗓 TONIGHT — Tuesday 9/29
🎸 Music starts around 9-ish

Come early. Grab a spot. Bring your funky friends.

Then prepare to have your face melted clean off your skull by one of the baddest guitar players walking this planet. 🔥🎸⚡️

Tori Freak Juice Ed's Hurricane Lounge

08/21/2026

Hi Everyone! Here is our latest podcast featuring the one and only Tori “Freakjuice” Ruffin! Tori is funny, incredibly talented, full of stories & completely genuine. This conversation is packed with music history, wisdom, humor & a lifetime of passion for the craft. We had a LOT to talk about & Tori did NOT disappoint.

Tori has spent 30 years as lead guitarist for Morris Day and The Time and has played around and alongside some absolute legends … Prince, FISHBONE, Whitney Houston, Bobby Brown, Aretha Franklin & many more. Add in two decades of late-night television rehearsal work, his incredible career as a musician & guitar designer AND his own genre-bending band Freakjuice right here in Tulsa!

🎙️ We get into:
🎸 Growing up in Detroit and learning “It’s Your Thing” in the basement
🚐 How a VAN literally got him into his first band
☎️ The surreal phone call from Morris Day that changed the course of his career
😂 A hilarious story involving a flask and one of Prince’s late-night preaching sessions
🔥 Tori’s philosophy of funk: “It’s what you don’t play.”
🎸 His Schecter Signature Guitar designed to do it ALL!
❤️ Why Tulsa became home and the local musicians he loves playing with
🎶 PLUS … an upcoming Minneapolis-style Master Class featuring members of The Time and The Revolution!

Whether you're a musician, a music lover, a funk fanatic, or you just LOVE a great story — you do not want to miss this one.

And from the bottom of our hearts, thank you to all of our wonderful friends, musicians, and fans for all of the love and support you continue to give us. ❤️ We truly wouldn’t be here without you. Every listen, share, kind word, and show of support means more to us than you know. We love and appreciate each and every one of you so, so much.

Thank you for being part of this journey with us and for helping us celebrate the incredible music and musicians that make Tulsa so special. ❤️🎶

https://youtu.be/I_DZnEP49DQ?is=ytOAg2k3mGpc3YYb

Tori Ruffin Freak Juice Blue Couch Studio Amy Elizabeth

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08/19/2026

Hi Everyone! Here is our latest podcast featuring the very cool & very talented Brad Absher & keyboardist Cole Seigel of Brad Absher & The Superials.

In this episode, Brad and Cole share stories from their Tunes at Noon performance on Leon Russell’s birthday, the making of Brad’s upcoming In Session album recorded live at Church Studio, and his incredible catalog on Horton Records—including Tulsa Tea (produced by Chris Combs) and fan favorite Gulf Coast Soul.

They also talk about what makes Tulsa’s music scene so uniquely supportive, their musical journeys, the origins of The Superials, and the Tulsa artists they never miss—from Paul Benjaman and Seth Lee Jones to Jared Tyler, Travis Fite, Johnny Mullenax, and the Bluegrass Brunch crew.

🎸 In this episode: Tunes at Noon & Leon Russell’s birthday set
• Recording In Session live at Church Studio—and why the band needed a b**r 🍻
• Horton Records & Brian Horton’s 20-year legacy
• Brad’s discography: Gulf Coast Soul, Swamp Royale, Tulsa Tea & more
• Why Tulsa’s music scene stands apart from Austin and Houston
• Cole’s journey from classical training to the blues
• The origin story of The Superials
• Tulsa musicians who continue to inspire them
• The Teegarden family musical dynasty
📍 Recorded at Blue Couch Studio in Tulsa, Oklahoma

🎧 Find Brad Absher:
~ bradabshermusic.com
~ Facebook & Instagram:

And from the bottom of our hearts, thank you to all of our wonderful friends, musicians, and fans for all of the love and support you continue to give us. ❤️ We truly wouldn’t be here without you. Every listen, share, kind word, and show of support means more to us than you know. We love and appreciate each and every one of you so, so much.

Thank you for being part of this journey with us and for helping us celebrate the incredible music and musicians that make Tulsa so special. ❤️🎶

https://youtu.be/txpMI2tJ-tE?is=s5XpYuNtz6CBA0VB

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Welcome to the Tulsa Tempo Podcast! Host Amy Elizabeth sits down wi...

07/19/2026

🎶 The Freaks Come Out at Night! 🎶

What a night! Friends, family, great food, gummies & incredible live music at Ned’s in Tahlequah.

Tori & his band Freakjuice absolutely lit it up! From the first note to the last they brought so much energy & heart to the stage!❤️‍🔥

And Tori... WOW! His guitar playing was absolutely bone-shakin’! 🎸 When he locks into that zone it's like watching pure magic happen! He just keeps taking it to another level & it's impossible to look away!

Thank you Tori Ruffin, Freak Juice, Dale Sharp & Ned's Tahlequah for a great evening! 🎶🎸❤️‍🔥😎

07/16/2026

🔥 THE FREAKS COME OUT AT NIGHT! 🔥

📍 Ned's
📍 316 N. Muskogee, Tahlequah, OK 74464
🗓 Saturday, July 18
⏰ Doors: 6:00 PM | Showtime: 7:00 PM

Tori Ruffin & the unstoppable Freakjuice band bring the full Freakjuice experience to Ned's … louder, funkier, deeper & juicier than ever!

This isn't just another show...it's a celebration of incredible musicianship, infectious energy & the kind of talent that reminds you why live music is so powerful.

🎸 Tori "Freakjuice" Ruffin is simply one of a kind. A world-class guitarist, funk visionary, longtime guitarist for Morris Day & The Time & creator of his own Schecter Signature Guitar. His passion pours into every note, every solo & every groove. Watching him perform isn't just entertaining …it's mind-blowing 🤯

And when Tori & the Freakjuice crew lock in together...
💥 The stage comes alive.
💥 The crowd can't stand still.
💥 The music hits your soul.

Their chemistry, talent & love for what they do are impossible to miss. They don't just play music, they create an experience that leaves everyone smiling, in awe & wanting more.

If you love phenomenal musicians, unforgettable live performances & music that shakes the room you don't want to miss this.

Bring your friends. Get in the blender. 🎶 Drink the JUICE! ❤️‍🔥🎸🔥

Tori Ruffin Freak Juice Amy Elizabeth Ned's Tahlequah

07/13/2026

Jake Tankersley Y'all!! 🎶🎸 Such a talented, humble & kind artist!! Cannot wait to chat with him on The Tulsa Tempo Podcast!

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