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The Beat Bank

INTERESTING SIGHTS AND SOUNDS SINCE 1998
CHICAGO

 

OUR MISSION

Highlight Live PA, Experimental Electronic, and progressive music while activating spaces for artist to create, perform and refine their art.

We have expanded to include outreach programs that teach multiple subjects to youth audiences centered around electronic music, science and wellness. One of our ultimate goals is to unlock potential greatness within youth and artist communities in Chicago by empowering them with alternative thinking.

LIONAL "BROTHER EL" FREEMAN
Our Mission
Sandbox Symphony III

Upcoming Events

  • Brother El's Sandbox Symphony III
    Brother El's Sandbox Symphony III
    Brother El's Sandbox Symphony III
    Sat, Aug 11
    Oakwood Beach
    Aug 11, 2018, 3:00 PM
    Oakwood Beach, Oakwood Beach, Chicago, IL 60653, USA
    Aug 11, 2018, 3:00 PM
    Oakwood Beach, Oakwood Beach, Chicago, IL 60653, USA
    SBSIII is Returning to Oakwood Beach for the third year to celebrate the arts, culture and people of the south side of Chicago. This family friendly event, which takes place directly after the Bud Billiken Parade and is short walk from the parade route, featuring live music, visual arts and crafts.
  • Satellite Beat Lab: Douglass Park
    Satellite Beat Lab: Douglass Park
    Satellite Beat Lab: Douglass Park
    Thu, Feb 08
    Douglas Park
    Feb 08, 2018, 6:00 PM – Apr 26, 2018, 8:00 PM
    Douglas Park, Douglas Park, Chicago, IL, USA
    Feb 08, 2018, 6:00 PM – Apr 26, 2018, 8:00 PM
    Douglas Park, Douglas Park, Chicago, IL, USA
    A free beat making workshop for teens ages 12-17 sponsored by Urban Gateways on Thursdays
  • Studio 393 Workshop with The Present Elders
    Studio 393 Workshop with The Present Elders
    Studio 393 Workshop with The Present Elders
    Sun, Feb 04
    171 McDermot Ave
    Feb 04, 2018, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    171 McDermot Ave, 171 McDermot Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3B 0S1, Canada
    Feb 04, 2018, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    171 McDermot Ave, 171 McDermot Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3B 0S1, Canada
    Getting Creative with Sampling: A journey into the art form of sampling where we will explore methods deep rooted in Hip Hop and Dance music production to sound design. We will cover sampling basics (analog and digital), looping techniques, various types of sequencing and many tricks of the trade.

1st Annual

LIVE PA BANQUET

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WHEN

WHERE

Saturday, March 3, 2018

Ceremony: 5:30pm

Dinner/Concert: 7:00pm

A Surprise Location

Chicago, IL 

Live PA Banquet

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The Live PA

conference

TRANSPORTATION

We're working out the details to streamline transportation. Please check back soon...

ACCOMMODATION

We're working out the details to streamline accommodations. Please check back soon...

Getting There

Let's keep in conTact

 

WE'RE SO EXCITED

TO BUILD WITH YOU

Email Us

info@thebeatbank.net

or RSVP here

Kindly Respond by February 1st

Awesome... we're looking forward to your message.

PARTNERS

Additionally, The Beat Bank and Lional "Brother El" Freeman has worked with multiple Chicago institutions including but not limited to:

Partners
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