BRING YOUR BACKGROUND MUSIC TO THE FOREFRONT
Weekly-updated playlist library for restaurants, bars, & lounges where music sets the mood
Marvin Gaye
Fela Kuti
Joe Arroya
Nas
Sade
Michael Jackson
John Coltrane
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Miles Davis
Banda Black Rio
D'Angelo
Stevie Wonder
Gang Starr
JOE BATAAN
Miles Davis Banda Black Rio D'Angelo Stevie Wonder Gang Starr JOE BATAAN
WHAM!
Thundercat
SAULT
Azymuth
Eddie Palmieri
J Dilla
WHAM! Thundercat SAULT Azymuth Eddie Palmieri J Dilla
more RESERVATIONS.
MORE visits.
MORE LIFE.
Open Crates helps independently owned bars and restaurants turn music into a growth engine. We design curated, daypart-specific programming and branded events, then measure impact with a data stack that ties activity to ROI.
THE OC METHOD™
AN end-to-end process for building a music-driven marketing program that turns vibe into revenue.
WE’RE DIGGERS AT HEART
What began as a vinyl meetup—diggers trading records over food and wine—grew into 7-inch releases, collaborations with DJ Center, Akoya Afrobeat, and Pat Van Dyke, plus countless gigs across NYC. Open Crates stays true to its roots, turning community into a movement that brings soulful sonics to the most discerning hospitality spaces.
SERVICES
PLAYLIST POOL
Curated library of playlists across soul, hip-hop, funk, disco, reggae, pop, and more. Perfect for venues that want fresh, expertly programmed music with minimal overhead.
Day blocks guide the mood from brunch to nightcap
Filtered for explicit lyrics and off-brand energy
Instant playback via Spotify or Apple Music
New drops every week—no repeats, no cringe
Staff-friendly notes to help set the tone, not kill it
MUSIC PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
End-to-end management of your venue’s music program to keep your vibe consistent, legal, and strategically integrated with your growth roadmap.
Custom daypart playlists refreshed weekly to match your brand and guest energy.
Setup and management of PRO licensed catalog to protect your venue from costly fines.
Bi-weekly booking and management of live DJs and bands
Digital and print creative to extend your music program into awareness and engagement.
BRAND MARKETING
Talent management—booking and managing DJs, bands, and music experiences, while building strategic music partnerships that amplify your venue’s music program.
Full Open Crates Playlist Pool membership
Full Music Program Management services
Define and extend your Sonic ID across every channel
Weekly booking and management of live DJs and bands
KPI reporting on dwell time, repeat visits, ticket average, and brand lift to measure ROI.