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From 2005 to 2008, The SOUNDLAB was the South Suburbs premier all-ages music venue!

The SOUNDLAB was the premier all-ages music venue in the Chicago South suburbs from 2005-2008.

11/11/2024

Halloween 2005 at The SOUNDLAB

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27/09/2024

Just another Friday night at The SOUNDLAB.
Thanks to Michael Meezy for sharing this photo.

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19/09/2024

Who remembers this band?

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10/09/2024

On this day in 2005, I opened the doors at The SOUNDLAB. It’s hard to believe that next year will mark the 20th anniversary—time really flies!

I’ve got a lot of photos and videos from The SOUNDLAB that I’m excited to share with all of you. Please spread the word and follow on Facebook and Instagram to catch all the updates. It’s been fantastic catching up with everyone…

Thanks, Rick

05/09/2024

Ah, memories of Myspace…

All I have to say is, I wish my phone bill was $175.89 now!!!!

31/08/2024

Did you go to this show 17 years ago today?

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26/08/2024

Faces in the crowd.

Here's one from early 2006 right after the small room was removed.
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21/08/2024

Early show in 2005 – Faces in the crowd.
Anyone name the band?

14/08/2024

Faces in the crowd back in 2006.

26/04/2024

Friday night local show

05/04/2024

29/03/2024

It's Friday night, are you headed to The SOUNDLAB?

12/02/2024

See anybody you know?

Krimson Reign
SUMMER of SOUND
July 29, 2006

30/12/2023

16 years ago today at The SOUNDLAB.
Great lineup to end the year!

28/12/2023

The Christmas shows at The SOUNDLAB were epic parties!
Were you at this show back in 2006?

10/11/2023

16 years ago today at The SOUNDLAB.
Were you there?

07/11/2023

Everybody getting into it at The SOUNDLAB back in 2006.

03/11/2023

Here's a peak behind the curtain – this was my office at The SOUNDLAB back in 2005. And to show how long it has been, take a look at the original iMac computer!!!

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Here's a throwback to Nov 18, 2005. Auburndale – "419 Walnut Street" One of my favorite bands who played at The SOUNDLAB. They put on a solid show and were some of the nicest guys.

Wow, this is from 16 years ago, which you can tell by the quality of the video. October 15, 2005 - Destroyvale

Going back to October 30, 2005. After The Eulogy @ The SOUNDLAB

The SOUNDLAB - Oct 29, 2005

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From 2005 to 2008, The SOUNDLAB was the South Suburbs premier practice facility providing fully equipped rehearsal studios that provided a creative environment for musicians to practice and perform live.

The SOUNDLAB opened its doors August 13, 2005 and was established to provide musicians and bands with a creative and quality environment to rehearse. Musicians and bands would be able to practice for upcoming live shows, write new material, or prepare for recording sessions. The concept of The SOUNDLAB evolved as a result from complaints about the noise every time bands wanted to practice.

The concept of a practice studio wasn’t a new concept – many exist north of Chicago but never before has a professional studio been available in the south suburbs. The SOUNDLAB was open Sunday through Thursday from 2:00 pm to 12:00 am and Friday and Saturday from 12:00 pm to 2:00 am.

Housed in a full renovated 3,400 square foot facility located at 9623 West 194th Place in Mokena IL, just 30 minutes from downtown Chicago, The SOUNDLAB had three spacious sound proof studios each equipped with the following equipment:

• Full 5-piece drum set with hardware and cymbals

• 2x12 120 watt Fender tube Guitar amp

• 2x12 100 watt Marshall Bass amp

• Microphone stands

There was also a larger room with a stage and lights which was used for live performances.

Our first show that started it all was September 23, 2005 with over 100 people in attendance.

The line up and order:

Keaton �Summerset �Scare� From Me To You �Destroyvale

After 6 months of live shows, we decided to increase the size of the live room to be able to have larger shows and bands perform.

In early 2006, the smaller live room was demolished and and a larger stage area with mixing booth was installed.

It increased our legal capacity from 73 to 283. The stage was 20ft wide x 18ft long and 3ft high with a loading ramp.

The shows increased from just the weekends to weekdays and the crowds grew. Bands utilized MySpace to have touring bands added to the lineups. We had bands come from all over the U.S. play at The SOUNDLAB.

Bands came from California, Texas, New York and Canada.

On Sundays, we had unplugged shows. We brought in couches and had a more laid back crowd which allowed people to see a different side of music which they normally wouldn’t listen to.

We organized multiple fests over the years. 3 day fest. All day Saturday fests with over 20 bands playing in a day..

From Hardcore, Grindcore, Post Punk, Pop, Punk, Metal, etc. Everyone was involved.

From 2005 - 2008, we put on over 330 shows. In that time, over 26,000 people attended shows at The SOUNDLAB.