Saison Sunday - HiFi Audio Meetup & Beer Release

A solemn moment of appreciation you are invited to be intentional while sipping. Our professional tasting group is open to all each session involves a finely crafted beverage and curated music listening. Upcoming events are posted below by finding this page you can also cue a playlist and select a beverage for sipping.

Send a message to visit or request to join.

March 8th, 2026

Host Brewery:

Ozark Beer Company

Bring Your Own Device — Listening Session

We are setting up a high-fidelity (HiFi) stereo with parts unknown. Bring your own device (BYOD). Attendees are encouraged to bring equipment to share with others. The main system will be vinyl focused but digital ready via USB and streaming for playlists. Disc jockeys (DJs) and curators are welcome to join us. Select your sets in advance for 15 minutes of playtime. Let us know you are coming before the slots fill up. We are audiophiles with delicate gear and sensitive ears. Meaning prepare for critical listening the system is curated for acoustic room presence at moderate volume. We are gathering to socialize, share new music, and enjoy analog vintage sound.

Saison Sunday — Cellar Aged Series - Beer Release

Artisan ales finished with BLKMAN starter cultures. Bottle conditioned for long-term keeping available for purchase exclusively at the brewery. Stay tuned for scheduled events, listening sessions, and style talks curated by BlackMan Brewing.

Northwest Arkansas HiFi Audio Meetup Bring Your Own Device — Listening Session

March 1st, 2026

System Details

• Turntables: Record Players
• (Turntables) Technics / SL1200MK2
• (MC Input) Denon DL103 / Phono Cartridge
• (MC Stereo) Phono Cartridge & Step Up Transformer: myEMIA.com / the103sut

** To Be Determined ** equipment source needed contact Marty Shutter or Barrett Tillman

• Phono Corrector: RIAA Preamp**
• Sound Console: PHONO / Rotary Mixer? ** TBD
• Power Amplifier: ** TBD
• Loudspeakers: ** TBD
• Cabels: ** TBD

Program Schedule
March 8th, 2026

We are curating the music listening session Jazz Kissa style meaning vinyl focused in a quite setting.
Talk is limited to instermision between sets.

Note: The setlist will vary by each curator. For example, our Jazz Kissa styled sets for listening bars and cafes are lead in slow with high energy tapered consistent flow. Use the Saison Sunday cellar aged series for select beverage musings.

Frequently asked questions:

What is a Jazz Kissa?

A venue to provide an immersive listening experience, originating in Japan, is known as a listening bar or hi-fi bar. While music is the main attraction, the Jazz Kissa typically offers a selection of drinks, and quiet conversation among patrons is generally permitted.

What is a listening session?

A dedicated space where the appreciation of high-quality audio takes center stage, creating a cozy and immersive experience.

Are drinks included?

Prepaid tasting tickets are redeemable for (1) select beverage, beer, coffee, drink at the cafe bar.

Saison Sundays are filled with conversation, music, and friends. I am a brewer working with yeast and wild fermentation. Join the group to access to upcoming beer releases featuring rustic ales I've created or collected. Our brewery hosted collaboration events happen when beers are released.

The concept of critical listening is taken from Hi-Fi audio meetings with a group of audiophile enthusiasts. We meet monthly to share new music, enjoy analog sound, and chat all things vintage. Private gatherings are hosted by request.

Send a message to visit or request to join. - Barrett Tillman