Lawyer By Day, Bar Owner By Night: The SoundBar
September 29, 2025
There are a lot of different bars in Oklahoma City. Some are themed after your favorite characters or the personalities of iconic films. Others tap into different fashion eras, bringing the past to life through clothes and cocktails. But nothing quite compares to this cozy little gem on the rise — The Sound Bar.
Jay Shanker, owner of Oklahoma City’s only vinyl bar “The SoundBar” and Wornbriar dive deep into the history of sound bars in Japan, the inspiration and drive that led to the creation of The SoundBar, and give a tour of the lounge. For the full story, check out Wornbriar’s official story and video on their website.
Credits: Produced by WornBriar: Words by Samuel Corrillo; Photography by Maricio Rodriguezx; Filming by Samuel Carrillo and Nate Garcia; Edit and color by James Tran. August 14, 2025