Check Out These Recurring Events At 48RB…
Every Tuesday · Victor Vieira-Branco Trio Live!
What Victor and his compatriots represent is a whole new chapter in Philly's long history of groundbreaking jazz music coming out of tiny neighborhood club. This is improvised, of-the-moment music, but stop by on a Tuesday night, and you'll also see — it's for the ages. And there's a growing community around these cats who agree!
Tuesday nights at 48 Record Bar have become a popular stop for both sets since the Victor Viera-Branco Trio first launched its residency in early December. Today, those wishing to attend either set are on a first-come-first-served basis with complimentary cover/admission.
"While improvisation always plays an essential role in my music, it is often amidst compositional structures surrounding it,” said Victor Viera-Branco. "One parameter regarding the approach at 48 Record Bar is that the music be 100% improvised. It is not a jam, the goal is not to demonstrate what you are capable of doing on your instrument, the goal is to compose on the spot in response to the energy in the room. We are in dialogue with those who are present each night. The one directive I have given the band is that if something feels good, lean into it, and push it as far as it can go. That has always been of high interest to me; taking things as far as they can go.”
First Sundays · Soulquarians Etc. w/ Courtnee Owens
Join us for the first Sunday of every month as your selector Courtnee Owens takes a journey through the past, present, and future or neosoul music — and beyond!
Note: Due to popular demand, Soulquarians is now always a ticketed event. Check out our Dice.fm page to see this and other upcoming ticketed events.
Second Sundays · DJ Hong Kwon’s Highball Crisis
On the second Sunday of each month, Philadelphia-based and internationally-renowned DJ Hong Kwon (alongside visiting guest selectors) spins a mix of tunes from across the globe including (but not limited to) Brazilian funk and soul, Japanese City Pop, and Latin jazz.
Brought to you in partnership with The House of Suntory.
Last Wednesdays · Folk City with John Train
Folk City is an immersive jaunt into the world of folk, blues and roots music from both sides of the Atlantic Ocean to be played via 48 Record Bar’s ultra-high fidelity vinyl sound system as well as in live performance. Audiophiles can look forward to a curated and eclectic selection of folk, rock, jazz, and blues spun by hosts John Train and 48 Record Bar’s Creative Director Joey Sweeney held on the final Wednesday of each month. John Train — referred to as a “storyteller par excellence” by The Philadelphia Inquirer – boasts an impressive repertoire of seven critically acclaimed album releases, iconic performances across the globe, and popular residencies in Philadelphia, amongst further accolades.
This intimate and innovative foray into the roots and future of songwriting will also feature a secret song session with live music mystery guests in addition to vinyl selects.
(Photo: Mark Schreiber)
… and check out our weekly schedule at 48 Record Bar on Instagram and our page on Dice.fm for more!
