Ground Level – Artist Education Series: Tools for Self Recording
Sat 08/31/24
2:00PM
All Ages
music
Free
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Beanboi
(Milwaukee, WI)
Genre: Pop, Recording Engineer, Speaker
beanboi is a bass music producer and DJ in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His loud sense of humor combined with a unique sound makes him almost impossible to ignore. As an audio engineer by day, beanboi is constantly surrounded by music consisting of multiple genres and endless collaborations. This includes artists, such as Micah Emrich, Social Cig, Keylime, and Smoke Free Home. As a DJ, beanboi provides next level entertainment and can control any crowd with his precise song selection, technical ability, and enthusiastic personality. beanboi received his M.M. in Music Technology from Berklee Valencia and a B.S. in Audio production from MTSU. Originally from Rogers, Arkansas.
B~Free
(Milwaukee)
Genre: R&B, Recording Engineer, Speaker
Singer, producer, content creator & multi-instrumentalist B~Free, is a contemporary artist & Milwaukee native who has dedicated her life to the arts. Her training in flute, voice & piano has earned her multiple degrees in musical studies, along with a vast career in music performance, curation & education. In the span of her profession, B~Free has released two self-produced independent albums, with the latter being lauded as the #1 Milwaukee album by the Journal Sentinel within the year of its release. She’s graced various stages from Summerfest & Turner Hall to the Marcus Performing Arts Center, & served as direct opening tour support for such acts as Janelle Monáe & Moonchild. Currently, B~Free leads as the Program Director for Radio Milwaukee’s Youth Program, “Grace Weber’s Music Lab.” She continues to regularly produce & release original music, including a single with National recording artist Durand Bernarr, as well as the prominent anthem, “iProduce My Own Sh*t.”
Cody Ratley
(Milwaukee, WI)
Genre: Recording Engineer, Rock, Speaker
Self taught musician & engineer. Playing in bands since 2008. Recording music since 2006.
Jacob Slade
(Milwaukee, WI)
Genre: Indie, Recording Engineer, Speaker
“You could not pay Jacob Slade to leave the Midwest” says Madeline Schultz in her review of the Milwaukee-based singer-songwriter’s 2023 album Soft Spoken. The essence of life in the midwest pervades not only Slade’s music and lyricism, but also his work ethic. Over three million streams and placements on Spotify’s Juniper, Morning Acoustic, and Fresh Finds editorial playlists is something few independent artists can claim. Further, Slade has shared the stage with nationally touring acts such as The Hails, Hotel Fiction, and David Wax Museum. While Slade’s music has drawn comparisons to contemporary indie-folk artists such as Noah Kahan, Richy Mitch & The Coal Miner’s, and Mt. Joy, he continues to explore a sound that is uniquely his.
Sunny Lou
(Milwaukee, WI)
Genre: Hip-Hop, Recording Engineer, Speaker
Sunny Lou is an audio engineer and songwriter born and raised in Milwaukee, WI. Working with artists from different genres, Sunny has found himself working most with artists from the bubbling underground hip hop scene in Milwaukee. The culture of this Milwaukee underground scene has captured the attention of folks outside the city, and allowed Sunny the opportunity to work with artists from other cities like Atlanta, New York, and Los Angeles.