A life tuned to analog.
Music is in my blood
As a lifelong admirer of sound, story, and the art of slowing down. Needle & Vine grew out of my love for the analog world. A place where music is tangible, conversation flows, and craft still matters.
I’m not here to teach or review, I’m here to explore. Whether it’s a new pressing on vinyl, a vintage amplifier rescued from the junk heap, or a well-aged bottle shared among friends, this space is about discovery and appreciation.
The Early Years
My love of music started young. In my teenage and early adult years, I spent weekends behind turntables as a DJ, playing house parties and local nightclubs chasing rhythm, energy, and connection through sound.
That experience opened the door to something deeper. I spent years working in semi-pro and professional recording studios, crafting beats, building tracks, and learning the language of audio from the inside out. Those long nights surrounded by cables, monitors, and reel-to-reel decks shaped my appreciation for tone, warmth, and imperfection, the beautiful heart of analog sound.
While my professional path eventually moved in a different direction, the passion for music never left.
The Present Passion
Today, I’m fortunate to work in a technology-driven field, one that keeps me connected to innovation and design, but Needle & Vine is where I return to the things that feel real.
This is where I write about music, audio gear, wine, and craft culture, not as an expert, but as someone endlessly curious. I’m not a sommelier, a brewer, or an audio engineer, just someone who finds joy in the details: the sound of a stylus meeting vinyl, the aroma of a new pour, the shared experience of analog living in a digital world.
The Vision
The goal is to bring Needle & Vine into the physical world, a record store and café that celebrates analog culture in all its forms.
The vision is simple: a place where people can browse vinyl, sip something crafted with care, and connect over shared passions. A small recording studio would sit in the back supporting local artists, teaching the next generation, and keeping creativity alive.
It’s more than a business plan; it’s a continuation of everything that’s shaped me, the blend of sound, taste, and community that’s defined my life.
The Philosophy
“Analog” isn’t just about the format, it’s a mindset. It’s about presence, patience, and the beauty of imperfection.Needle & Vine is my way of celebrating that approach, of blending sound, taste, and craft into something that reminds us that connection doesn’t need to be complicated.
Reach out!
If you share a love for records, craftsmanship, and the stories behind what we listen to and taste, you’re in good company.
Grab a record, pour a glass, and stay a while.