{"id":196390,"date":"2026-02-27T11:34:10","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T11:34:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/196390\/"},"modified":"2026-02-27T11:34:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T11:34:10","slug":"what-to-know-about-vinyl-room-at-the-hollywood-palladium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/196390\/","title":{"rendered":"What to know about Vinyl Room at the Hollywood Palladium"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Now you can pair your big show with dinner and a more intimate listening experience. The Hollywood Palladium, an Art Deco music venue graced by performers like Frank Sinatra, Richard Pryor, Jimi Hendrix, Lady Gaga and Jay-Z since 1940, has debuted a swanky lounge known as Vinyl Room. <\/p>\n

Inspired by 1970s Japanese high-fidelity (hi-fi for short) listening rooms and operated by entertainment company Live Nation, it\u2019s a space where concertgoers can have dinner, grab drinks and catch a vinyl DJ set before or after their ticketed event in the same venue.<\/p>\n

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With a name like Vinyl Room, you can expect to see vinyl records everywhere.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou\u2019re in [for] a whole night of music,\u201d says Geni Lincoln, president of the California region for Live Nation, adding that her team put \u201cso much thought\u201d into the sound and design of the space, which was in development for more than two years. <\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve been coming to the Palladium since I was a teenager, so it\u2019s really special to see,\u201d she says. <\/p>\n

Entering Vinyl Room feels like you\u2019re stepping into a secret speakeasy for music lovers, one with iconic music memorabilia, a thoughtful food menu and premium sound quality. Want to check it out? Here are five things to know.<\/p>\n

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Everything inside of Vinyl Room is inspired by the sounds and the musicians who\u2019ve played at the Hollywood Palladium since 1940. <\/p>\n

1. Vinyl Room is exclusively open to members and concertgoers with an upgraded ticket<\/p>\n

Vinyl Room is open only on Hollywood Palladium show nights, starting 90 minutes before doors open, and remains open one hour after the concert. Admission is limited to concertgoers who purchase a ticket upgrade, which starts at $35. Early reservations are recommended.<\/p>\n

Vinyl Room also offers annual membership packages, which start at $2,000 and come with various benefits<\/a> such as complimentary guest passes to Vinyl Room, access to an exclusive menu, valet parking, table reservations inside the lounge, a dedicated private entry, complimentary coat check and concert ticket credits.<\/p>\n

\"Tip <\/p>\n

Tip Dunn, also known as DJ tenSpeed, played records during opening night at Vinyl Room at the Hollywood Palladium.<\/p>\n

2. Hi-fi is having a moment in Los Angeles \u2014 and Vinyl Room delivers on sound quality<\/p>\n

From Common Wave Hi-Fi <\/a>in Boyle Heights to Slow Jamz Gallery<\/a> in the Arts District and Gold Line<\/a> bar in Highland Park, hi-fi \u2014 a 1950s term used to describe the high-quality reproduction of sound \u2014 venues and experiences have been slowly popping up around L.A. over the last few years. Vinyl Room joins a short list of places where audiophiles can go to listen to music on hi-fi equipment, which many argue is the best way to experience it. <\/p>\n

Much like the Hollywood Palladium, which is known for its top-tier sound<\/a>, Vinyl Room also makes sound a priority. The lounge utilizes hi-fi sound equipment including Master Sounds Clarity-M speakers <\/a>to ensure that the records sound as crisp as possible. Live DJs spin records on a set of turntables, which helps to create a richer and more analog sound that is closer to the original track than compressed versions such as MP3s.<\/p>\n

\"Vintage <\/p>\n

Ruthie Embry, vice president of architecture and design at Live Nation, says the records and other memorabilia inside the space \u201cconnects you directly to the venue\u2019s history the second you walk in the door.\u201d<\/p>\n

3. All of the decor ties back to music and the Hollywood Palladium\u2019s rich history<\/p>\n

With a name like Vinyl Room, you can expect to see vinyls everywhere. Records line most of the walls and shelves, drinks are served on vinyl-shaped coasters and tables and light fixtures are designed to the theme. There\u2019s even vinyl wallpaper in the photo booth. In one corner of the lounge, you can dig through records under a neon sign that reads, \u201cBut have you heard it on vinyl?\u201d <\/p>\n

Ruthie Embry, vice president of architecture and design at Live Nation, says the records and other memorabilia inside the space \u201cconnects you directly to the venue\u2019s history the second you walk in the door.\u201d<\/p>\n

Some standout items include a Red Hot Chili Peppers show flier, a Hollywood Palladium postcard signed by late musician and host Lawrence Welk and a photo of late singers Bonnie Baker and Orrin Tucker at the venue. Even the bathroom creates a memorable photo moment: The stalls are filled with photos of musicians and an \u201con air\u201d studio sign lights up when a stall is occupied. <\/p>\n

\"Food <\/p>\n

Vinyl Room\u2019s menu, created by Chef Ryan DeRieux, is inspired by Asian flavors and includes items like the \u201cVinyl Roll,\u201d which is made with spicy tuna.<\/p>\n

4. Don\u2019t worry about dinner plans before or after the show. Vinyl Room has got you covered<\/p>\n

Eliminating the need to find a pre- or post-show restaurant, Vinyl Room has a full Asian-inspired menu created by Chef Ryan DeRieux.<\/p>\n

Think sushi tots (like crispy tuna but with tater tots instead of rice), tuna poke nachos, chili crunch chicken wings and shiitake tempura burgers. There\u2019s also a mouth-watering 100-ounce American wagyu skirt steak served with shishito peppers, pickles and charred carrots. For dessert, try the taiyaki, a popular fish-shaped Japanese street food, which is served with a delicious passion fruit cream that I wanted to take to go because I liked it so much.<\/p>\n

\"Cocktails <\/p>\n

Signature cocktails at Vinyl Room, inspired by popular songs, include the Superfly, Escape (if you like pi\u00f1a coladas) and Smoke on the Water.<\/p>\n

5. The craft cocktails aren\u2019t just delicious \u2014 they each have a story \"Vinyl <\/p>\n

Vinyl Room\u2019s old-fashioned is made with Nikka Yoichi whisky, which is made in Japan.<\/p>\n

The cocktail program, developed by third-generation bartender Sean Kenyon, is inspired by the songs created by musicians who\u2019ve graced the Hollywood Palladium stage. A nod to the 1970s, the Superfly is a fizzy, citrus-forward play on Curtis Mayfield\u2019s 1972 track and is made with Roku Gin and yuzu and sencha syrup. Other signature drinks include the rum-based Escape (if you like pi\u00f1a coladas) with coconut oolong syrup, pineapple juice and miso, and the tart yet sweet Smoke on the Water, which is reminiscent of Deep Purple\u2019s 1972 song. The bar also offers an espresso martini (called the MT Joy), a signature old-fashioned (made with Nikka Yoichi whisky) and a Japanese whiskey highball (made with Hibiki Harmony whisky). The bar offers a number of non-alcoholic options as well. <\/p>\n