No matter what kind of music you listen to, it can’t be denied that vinyl has made a big comeback.
According to a 2023 article by Ben Sisario for the New York Times, vinyl records were “left for dead with the advent of CDs in the 1980s,” and are now the “highest-grossing physical format, with fans choosing it for collectibility, sound quality or simply the tactile experience of music in an age of digital ephemerality.”
For Westhampton Beach resident, multimedia artist and DJ Esly Escobar, “vinyl is just superior.”
“I went to school for audio engineering,” Escobar, a Guatemala-born graduate of Hampton Bays High School, says, “and I got to understand that vinyl is the best sound you can get. In every way, shape or form, vinyl is just superior.”
Escobar, who also serves as a technician at LTV Studios, is spearheading the first-ever Hamptons Vinyl Record Fair at the Wainscott locale (located at 74 Industrial Road, 631-537-2777) this Sunday, May 18, from noon to 6 p.m. His brand, The New York Artel, which showcases his myriad artistic endeavors, is a co-presenter for the event.
“Vinyl is the best sound you can get. In every way, shape or form, vinyl is just superior.
Esly Escobar, founder, Hamptons Vinyl Record Fair
A not-to-be-missed opportunity for seasoned record collectors, all-around music lovers and vinyl enthusiasts to mingle and vibe together, the fair is a celebration of music and culture, featuring special collaborations with Mobile Kitchen, JTil Productions and Minskoff Studios. Guests of the fair will enjoy dynamic DJ sets, live performances and connect with a community that lives and breathes music. There will also be offerings from food trucks and a variety of unique vendors offering eclectic and merchandise.
General admission is $10 and vendor tables are available for $50, $75 and $100, depending on the size. For tickets, click here.
