Analog Salon exists to bring people together through music, memory, and story. Every month, we create a space where vinyl records and personal storytelling intersect—offering a rare chance to unplug, slow down, and connect face-to-face. Our mission is simple: celebrate music as a tool for human connection, creativity, and community.

What We Believe

• Music is memory. Songs hold our lives—our stories, struggles, and celebrations. When shared out loud, they remind us we’re not alone.
• Presence matters. In a world of endless scrolling, the crackle of vinyl and the intimacy of a live story cut through the noise.
• Community is the point. Every Salon is designed as a mixer: a place to meet new people, exchange ideas, and spark collaborations.
• Stories change us. Whether from artists, activists, or neighbors, personal stories build empathy and break down walls.

Creativity is fuel. Alongside the stories, we showcase local DJs, record sellers, makers, and artists—because culture grows when creatives are supported.

How We Do It

1. Social Mixer & DJ Sets (6–7 PM): Guests arrive, connect, and settle into the vibe while local DJs spin vinyl-only sets.
2. Storytelling Through Music (7–8 PM): Each month’s featured guest shares the songs that shaped their life, paired with stories that bring those records to life.
3. Chill Vibes & Marketplace (8–9 PM): People linger— browsing local makers, and finding new collaborators.

THIS MONTH’S FEATURED STORYTELLERS

Alejandro Fuentes-Mena (M.Ed.) Born in Valparaiso, Chile and raised in San Diego, Alejandro became one of the first two DACAmented teachers in the nation through Teach for America. He’s a musician, monologist, and ensemble member with Motus Theater’s Playback Improv group, and currently serves as Education Manager at Motus Theater. His storytelling explores identity, resilience, and the power of art as resistance.

Cristian Solano-Córdova (he/they) Cristian is the Director of Communications, Outreach, and Development at Motus Theater, with a decade of leadership in immigrant rights, LGBTQIA+ advocacy, and criminal legal reform. A DACA recipient from Chihuahua, Mexico, Cristian first rose to prominence as the first DACAmented Student Body President at MSU Denver. From local campaigns at the Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition to national work with the NPNA, his voice and vision are rooted in community power and social change.

This Months Featured DJ

Neon Brown is a producer, composer, and DJ based in Denver, CO. He has produced and composed for various acts, including Trailer Limon, Tim Tucker, Quelle Chris, Guilty Simpson, Nike, Netflix, and HBO, among others.Brown has been collecting records since he was 13 years of age, and loves to play different types of musical genres. He has a residency under the name Pantones, which is an all vinyl boogie, funk, disco, house, and electro dance party here in Denver. Pantones takes place every second Saturday of the month at The Banshee House.Whatever the environment, whether it’s a dance party or a setting with background music, Brown is known for bringing taste and style through his selections. Creating a unique ambience that catches the ears and hearts of the crowd.