Sound Check Entertainment and Studios

09/24/2025

Last week we asked what MKE music needs, well here is what we are doing in response:

-An all original music festival in June 2026
-A place for show listings coming December 2025
-A live music fundraiser for our first responders November 2025
-the 2nd Battle of the (original) Bands STATEWIDE Spring 2026

We don't just talk about doing things, we take action, but we need your help. We need the support of this music community to push and support these ideas to life. Stay tuned because we will be calling on YOU, your bands, venues, and fans to motivate the positive things we can accomplish together.

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09/23/2025

"There was a lot going on tonight."

​As a band, that's a tough pill to swallow. After a show where you don't feel like you fully connected, it's easy to make an excuse like this one.

But what if we took a different approach? Instead of making an excuse, what if we used this as a catalyst for growth?

​If we had a less-than-perfect show, it's not about playing the blame game. It's rarely 100% the venue's fault or 100% the band's fault. It's a combination of both.

​The venue's part: Maybe the sound system was off, the lighting wasn't working, or the crowd was a bit standoffish. These are all things that a band has to learn how to adapt to.

​The band's part: Did we bring our "A" game? Were we engaged with the audience? Did we handle the technical difficulties like pros? Sometimes a less-than-stellar performance comes down to our own energy and preparation.

​The lesson here is to focus on what we can control. We can't always control the sound guy or the crowd's energy, but we can control our own performance and how we respond to adversity. The next time we play, we'll be ready for anything.

​What do you think? Have you ever had a show where things just didn't click? What did you do to bounce back?

09/18/2025

Great comments yesterday. A few gems on topics we look forward to acting on in the next few months. Let's flip the years!

09/16/2025

What does the Milwaukee music scene need?

09/16/2025

Christmas has come early this year.

09/12/2025

We are planning our 2nd Battle of the Bands event for 2026. Within one year we have grown from being focused on the Milwaukee area to now expanding to further reaches of Wisconsin to be more accessible to more bands!

To that we are actively looking for venues with in-house production in Madison, Green Bay and central Wisconsin. We are searching for venues that want to partner with us to do something positive for the music community. Who is out there willing to help? Tag those venues and let's rock 2026!

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09/10/2025

We are seeking 10 or more local MKE based bands that are interested in helping to build a local project to assist the Milwaukee music community promotion. We don't want to say much just yet, but participation is minimal and full details will be shared with bands interested in assisting. Just comment and we will send you the details.

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09/05/2025

Another summer season is winding down, and we at Sound Check Entertainment know it's been a wild one for many of you performing live outdoors!

🌧️ cancellations, rain-outs, and unexpected storms seem to have been the theme of 2025.

We've heard stories of damaged gear, last-minute venue changes, and even some truly unforgettable (and not always in a good way!) performance situations. The unpredictable weather definitely kept everyone on their toes!

We want to open up the conversation to our amazing community of bands and venues:

What were your biggest challenges this summer dealing with the unpredictable outdoor elements?

Did you have any shows rained out or canceled? How did you manage those situations?

Did you experience any damaged gear, and how are you preparing for potential future incidents?

What's the most valuable lesson you learned about performing live outdoors in 2025?

What changes are you considering for 2026 to better prepare for the unexpected?

Share your experiences, tips, and even your "we can laugh about it now" stories in the comments below! Let's learn from each other and make 2026 even better, come rain or shine! ☀️

08/31/2025

😳! What fun(k) 😜 Thanks to these kick-ass people.

2nd Line Parade Kicking off Paulie's 2nd Funk-a-Thon

So many cameras, so keep an eye out for videos.

08/25/2025

2 BIG events this week to check out!

Bellevue Suite


The Hot and Dirty
Soulercoaster

D'Aych & The Next Level Band
Paulie's Pub and Eatery

Paulie’s Rock-a-Thon II – A Full Day of Original Hard Rock!

Paulie’s Funk-a-Thon – Inaugural All-Day Funk Fest!