What is a vinyl bar?
Vinyl bars were first founded in Japan during the 50’s- some call them, listening bars. A place where people can collectively come and enjoy listening to vintage or new 45’s and 33’s. Usually the bartender curates a playlist from the bar’s vinyl selection.
What is an audiophile bar?
Audiophile bars – or listening bars if you prefer – have their origins in Japan following the Second World War. Back then, the novelty of combining high-quality sound systems and low-level lighting with cafe culture began as an exercise in mindfulness, the mantra of which was “talk less, listen more”.
What is a listening bar?
Listening bars are venues with high-end audio equipment that play carefully-chosen vinyl records – A phenomenon that first sprung up in Japan back in the 1950s. And more recently, they’ve started appearing in cities all over the world – from São Paolo to New York, London, and Manchester.
What is a Japanese style listening bar?
The concept of listening bars started in Tokyo, where small cozy venues with unique sound systems offer guests an opportunity to actually “listen” to music. Nestled in a small house, In Between Days will host listening parties for new releases as well as an ongoing search for unique recordings.
How does Tokyo Record Bar work?
How does Tokyo Record Bar work? Tokyo Record Bar requires reservations, and when making those reservations you will select your preferred timed seating. The dinner will last exactly 1.5 hours, allowing a half hour in between seatings for the next group to arrive.
Who owns Tokyo Record Bar?
owner Ariel Arce’s
Tokyo Record Bar is owner Ariel Arce’s downtown New York take on a genre of record bars in Tokyo, where thousands of records line the wall alongside impressive whiskey collections. It’s inspired by Tokyo but not intended to be an exact replica of the ones in Japan.
When did Tokyo Record Bar open?
August 2017
The restaurant officially opened its doors in August 2017, but the concept for Tokyo Record Bar was years in the making.
How do you get into the Tokyo Record Bar?
There’s the air of a secret speakeasy since there’s no Tokyo Record Bar sign or entrance. Instead, to reach the space, you enter through Air’s Champagne Parlor on MacDougal St.