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From getting seller’s permits, filing as a public entertainment premise, acquiring licenses, informing the neighbors (then hoping they didn’t have objections), navigating the alcohol distribution process, meetings with every kind of inspector, and even scheduling inspections with the cops, starting a venue is no joke.
Part 3: @brianjhospital of @mke_ultra
The construction, plumbing, electricity, general city, and CPTED [(Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design)] inspections took over half a year, with the formal process seemingly determined mostly by each inspector’s mood.
However, Brian expected far worse—a phase he anticipated as “development hell,” given it was likely a low priority for the city. He described each step as refreshingly easier than he could have ever hoped.
Considering that 4 to 7 nights a week there’s loud music blaring, it’s remarkable they’ve not just been tolerated, but welcomed by the neighborhood.
“In talking to other bands that come through on tour, they’re like, ‘I tried to do the same thing in Chicago, in Minneapolis, in Cleveland, in San Francisco, in Portland, etc. It was prohibitively expensive, there was too much red tape, blah, blah, blah.’ This must be some weird unicorn thing. And I kinda believe that. It defied my expectations in that way.”
The main perks have been the inviting neighborhood, a chill landlord, and respectful attendees.
But the main thing that makes it all worth it is the performances. When asked about his favorite shows at the venue, he recounted several nights, featuring bands like @petpeeves_official, Cornelius Sludge, @bimbo_band, @fullnudemke, @star_jelly_mke, and more.
Another stroke of serendipity was the journalists and media outlets who have consistently promoted shows. “I’ve been very surprised by the support we’ve gotten from media, musicians, word of mouth, show-goers.” Among these, Brian listed @pietlevy of the @journalsentinel, @milwaukeerecord, @radiomilwaukee, and @wmsemke.
Check out their website to view upcoming events: mke-ultra.com.
#milwaukee #milwaukeemusic #mkemusic #milwaukeeevents #mke
Part 3: @brianjhospital of @mke_ultra
The construction, plumbing, electricity, general city, and CPTED [(Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design)] inspections took over half a year, with the formal process seemingly determined mostly by each inspector’s mood.
However, Brian expected far worse—a phase he anticipated as “development hell,” given it was likely a low priority for the city. He described each step as refreshingly easier than he could have ever hoped.
Considering that 4 to 7 nights a week there’s loud music blaring, it’s remarkable they’ve not just been tolerated, but welcomed by the neighborhood.
“In talking to other bands that come through on tour, they’re like, ‘I tried to do the same thing in Chicago, in Minneapolis, in Cleveland, in San Francisco, in Portland, etc. It was prohibitively expensive, there was too much red tape, blah, blah, blah.’ This must be some weird unicorn thing. And I kinda believe that. It defied my expectations in that way.”
The main perks have been the inviting neighborhood, a chill landlord, and respectful attendees.
But the main thing that makes it all worth it is the performances. When asked about his favorite shows at the venue, he recounted several nights, featuring bands like @petpeeves_official, Cornelius Sludge, @bimbo_band, @fullnudemke, @star_jelly_mke, and more.
Another stroke of serendipity was the journalists and media outlets who have consistently promoted shows. “I’ve been very surprised by the support we’ve gotten from media, musicians, word of mouth, show-goers.” Among these, Brian listed @pietlevy of the @journalsentinel, @milwaukeerecord, @radiomilwaukee, and @wmsemke.
Check out their website to view upcoming events: mke-ultra.com.
#milwaukee #milwaukeemusic #mkemusic #milwaukeeevents #mke
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