The Tulsa Tempo Podcast

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

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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 beer 🍻
• 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! ❤️‍🔥🎸🔥

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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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07/07/2026

🎶 The Colony is THE place to be tonight! 🎶

Kicking things off at 6 PM the incredible Amber Watson and her full band! 🔥 Amber's powerhouse vocals, backed by some of the most talented musicians in town are guaranteed to get your evening started right.

Then at 9 PM, don't miss the amazingly talented Jared Hard as he hosts an unforgettable Song Swap featuring special guests Micah Felts and Audra Mae. 🎤✨ You never know what magic will happen when these incredible artists share the stage!

It's shaping up to be an amazing night filled with great music, great vibes, and great people. Grab your friends, come thirsty, stay for the music & make The Colony your Tuesday night destination!

Jared Hard The Colony

06/28/2026

Y'all don't want to miss this! It's gonna be a burner! Looking forward to some great music & hangin' with some of the best people ever! 🎶🎸🔥😎

06/20/2026

AIN'T NO PARTY LIKE A FREAKJUICE PARTY! 🔥🔥🔥

WOO WOO!!

Last night at Mercury Lounge was one for the history books! Tori "Freakjuice" Ruffin and his band of absolute monsters hit that stage and burned the place DOWN!

Chris "Pimpson" Simpson took the vocals to another dimension, bringing the funk, soul, and swagger all night long. Stevie "The Wonder" on bass was laying down grooves so nasty they should come with a warning label! Isaiah was absolutely relentless behind the kit, hitting with power, precision, and pure fire.

And Tori...

My God.

Every single time I think I've seen the best he can do, he somehow takes it even higher. Watching Tori and that Signature Schecter guitar together is like watching two parts of the same soul. The man doesn't just play guitar..he commands it. Every note, every solo, every moment leaves you standing there wondering how one human can be THAT good!

The music was unreal. The energy was electric. The crowd was locked in from the first note to the last. And the best part? Being surrounded by some of the coolest, funkiest, music-loving people Tulsa has to offer.

People are gonna be talking about this show for a long, long time.

Legendary musicians.
Legendary vibes.
Legendary night.

FREAKJUICE BROUGHT THE SMOKE... AND THEN SET THE WHOLE PLACE ON FIRE! 🔥🎸🔥

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06/18/2026

🔥🎸 WOO WOO!! IT'S ALMOST SHOWTIME, TULSA!! 🎸🔥

Friday, June 19, get ready because Tori Ruffin and his unstoppable band Freak Juice are taking over Mercury Lounge for the FULL Freak Juice experience!

⚡ Louder!
⚡ Funkier!
⚡ Deeper!
⚡ JUICIER than ever!

Expect world-class musicianship, serious grooves, killer guitar work, and enough funk to shake the walls of the Mercury Lounge all night long!

Kicking off the party are The Swigs & The Wiry Fifes, bringing the perfect energy to get things rolling before Freak Juice hits the stage.

Grab your friends, grab a drink, and come ready to dance, groove, and have an unforgettable night of live music!

📍 Mercury Lounge
📅 Friday, June 19
🎶 The Swigs & The Wiry Fifes
🔥 Tori Ruffin & Freak Juice

Tulsa, don't miss this one! See y'all there! 🎸🎵🔥

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