Brian Rauschenbach

Celebrating 68 Years of the One and Only! Join us as we pay homage to Prince with a night dedicated to the music, magic, and influence of an icon! Legendary Seattle DJs @tallhomeyvita of @kexp , and @rauschenbach of @shibuyahifi will be spinning originals, rarities, remixes, and affiliated classics from the Prince era all night long. Mizz Tish Productions & Clock-Out Lounge Present: Prince Tribute Night Celebrating Prince’s 68th Bday DJs Vitamin D & Nostalgia B Saturday June 6th 8:30 doors 21+ Dress Code: Anything PRINCE

The Frank Ocean vinyl collection. Official pressings, bootlegs, rarities — we got it all. Nostalgia, Ultra. Channel Orange. Blonde. Endless. Plus the Unreleased bootlegs and deep cuts. Frank’s relationship with physical media is... complicated. Which makes hearing these even more special. Come experience them on our system. At the time of this post both Blonde and Channel Orange are available on his website. Don’t Sleep. #FrankOcean #Blonde #ChannelOrange #NostalgiaUltra #Endless RareVinyl VinylCommunity

We’re getting right + groovy 🎧✨ Next up in The Creative Exchange series, we’re diving into “Analog to Algorithm: DJ Curation + Strategy” with @rauschenbach at @seattleumpc . 🎶 From vinyl roots to today’s algorithm-driven platforms, this session blends a live DJ demo with hands-on learning—covering set curation, reading the room, and how to actually build a vibe. But we’re not stopping there… 👀 We’ll also get into the strategy side on how to build an audience and create engaging content by leveraging social media + AI tools. Pull up and learn from one of the best in town. 📍 Seattle University - Lemieux, Room 119 🗓️ April 22 | 5:30–7:30p **Registration link thru @seattleumpc ’s bio. Exclusive to Seattle University and Cornish College of the Arts as part of The Creative Exchange series by Seattle Creates. See how this series can be part of your organization or program — hit the link in our bio or visit seattlecreates.org #seattlecreates #artsandtech #connectandcreate #creativeeconomy #seattlearts

Vinyl only. Rooftop Vibes. Capitol Hill all summer. ☀️🎶 We’re back at Captain Blacks with our rooftop DJ series—two outdoor decks, all-vinyl sets, and plenty of Aperol Spritz flowing. 🗓 Every other Sunday, May 10th Kick-Off
⏰ 4–8PM
📍 129 Belmont Ave E, Capitol Hill Featuring: Nostalgia B, Nate Thousand, Grizz, 100 Proof + special guests all season long. Pull up, grab a drink and catch the sunset with us. 🎧🌇 #CapitolHill #SeattleEvents #VinylOnly #RooftopVibes #DJSet SummerInSeattle

A decade ago, Redmond became our first home on the Eastside — and it changed everything! ✨ What started as one shop has grown into a whole little Eastside family, with Bellevue joining along the way and our brand-new Kirkland location just getting started. But Redmond is where it all began over here, and that deserves a proper celebration. So we’re throwing a party 🥳 Come find us on Friday, May 8th from 6–9pm for a night worth showing up for: ✔️ a mural reveal from our incredibly talented friend @JenniferAment , ✔️ ginger beer floats, ✔️ and live DJs @jordanloves.life and NOSTALGIA B keeping the energy exactly right all evening 🎧🎶 Jennifer’s work has meant a lot to us — if you’ve followed along this year, you know. And seeing her work on the walls of our Redmond shop feels like the perfect way to mark ten years in this community. See you there!

MAGIC. TECH. BRIAN 🎧✨ We’re still riding the high from our latest Creative Exchange, “Analog to Algorithm: DJ Curation + Strategy” with the one + only @rauschenbach at Seattle U’s MPC ( @seattleumpc ) 🎙️We got an inside look at the art of DJing, learning how to curate a set, read the room, and build the perfect vibe in real time. But it went beyond the music. We also talked strategy📈: how to grow an audience, create engaging content, and use social media + AI tools to build your creative brand . Such a special chance to learn from one of the best in the city and see how Art + Tech intersect — This is what The Creative Exchange is all about: bringing hands-on, creative + career-building workshops directly into your space. If you want your students, team, or community learning, creating, and leveling up together like this – we bring the whole experience to you. Visit our website for more information on how you can work with us. #seattlecreates #artsandtech #connectandcreate #creativeeconomy #seattlearts

🖤 LIMITED PRINT DROP + FUNDRAISER NIGHT 🖤 We’re hosting a fundraiser at Captain Blacks in support of the Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network (@waisn_org ) — and we’ve got something special for it.
 Artist Stevie Shao (@stepfrae ) has designed an 18”x24” screen printed poster — “No ICE, Protect our Communities” — screen printed by @brokenpressdesign in Wallingford. Only 50 signed + numbered prints available.
 🖼️ $75 — Signed Print only
🖼️ $150 — Signed and Framed
 All proceeds go directly to WAISN.org to support deportation defense and bond funds for our local immigrant community. 📅 Saturday, February 21st | 6PM–10PM
📍 Captain Blacks 
To order: Venmo @rauschenbach and note whether you’ll pick up Feb 21st. Can’t make it? Email [email protected] to arrange another time. If you don’t have Venmo then email us and we can arrange payment. 
🎵 Music by DJs Nostalgia B (@rauschenbach ), Grizz (@alejandromiguel_gaytan ) & DJ N8 (@neight1000 
🌮 Food by @tjs_street_tacos 
🥃 Spirits by the crew at @CaptainBlacks206 
 We’ll update this post if prints sell out — don’t sleep on this one. 🙏 
#ProtectOurCommunities #NoICE #ImmigrantRights #WAISN #WashingtonImmigrantSolidarity SeattleArt ArtForGood

Play Bad Bunny. I’ve been waiting to do this for years now. I swear I’m gonna learn some Spanish this year thanks to Benito! Thanks for playing my request @miguelrockwell . I learned that night that Michael lived in Mexico and speaks and sings in Spanish. Test him sometime. #playbadbunny #playbadbunnyagain #playbadbunnyagainandagain

Over the years my Mom has picked up all kinds of slang from bars that she worked at in the 80s and 90s. I thought I’d give her some expanded vocabulary. #koreanmoms #seoulmom

“It brought me back to 1992... not because of the music, but because of everything happening in my life” This is why dedicated listening rooms hit different. Full album. Warm system. Real memories. #VinylListening #BeastieBoys #CheckYourHead #VintageAudio #MusicNostalgia

Our co-owner Brian has been DJing for 30+ years, and he’s heard music on every kind of system imaginable. But our HiFi Room? This is something special. 🎚️ Technics 1200G turntable with Audio Technica stylus 🔊 1976 hand-built Klipschorns delivered to the PNW by Paul Klipsch himself ⚡ Luxman L505ux-ii 100-watt amp made in Japan. All acquired at @HawthorneStereo . We only play vinyl. Front to back. The way the artist intended. Come experience your favorite album the way it deserves to be heard. Trust us, you’ll hear the difference. 🎶 #ShibuyaHifi #VinylAudiophile #HiFiSystem #Klipschorn #VinylOnly

Rest easy, Grandma. You lived a full life to 95 years old surrounded by love and family who cared for you deeply. Thank you for all the memories, the laughs, and for being a rock for our family. We’re going to miss you so much. You were the perfect role model. I never saw you drink or smoke. You were a hard worker your entire life—even into your 70s during retirement, they’d still call you back to help with floral arrangements. Whenever I’m feeling stubborn, I know I got that from you. I loved when you’d call me “Brian Boy.” It always brought back so much nostalgia—playing on the swing in your backyard or sitting in a bucket of water on a hot summer day. You outlived Grandpa by 28 years and lived a beautiful, simple life spending time reading, watching the Weather Channel, and hanging out with your best friend, your daughter, and your confidant. You loved the Northern California coast but were deathly afraid of the ocean and couldn’t swim. Tell Grandpa we said hello and that we’ve been missing him too. 💔 🕊️