Bears. Beats. Excel Spreadsheets.

Named after the animal known for its' resourcefulness, intelligence, and adaptability, Blackbear Live Sound understands the crucial role quality sound design plays in a production's balanced ecosystem offering audio and visual services that enhance the creative's vision and transform an audience's experience.

Customer-Centric Commitment

We prioritize our clients by tailoring every aspect of our services to meet their unique needs. From the initial consultation to the final performance, we ensure that each customer feels valued and heard. Our goal is to create a collaborative environment where your vision is at the forefront, making you not just a client, but a partner in the process.

Our Values

Empowering the Underdog

We believe in the power of passion over prestige. Our mission is to elevate the voices of emerging artists and local talent, providing them with top-notch sound production services that rival those of larger acts. By standing up for the little guy, we foster a community where creativity can flourish, ensuring that everyone has a chance to shine on stage.

Integrity and Transparency

Honesty is at the heart of our operations. We maintain open lines of communication and set clear expectations with our clients, ensuring they feel informed and empowered throughout the entire production process. Our dedication to integrity means that every client, regardless of their scale, receives the same level of respect and professionalism, reinforcing that everyone’s project is important to us.

Our Founder

Jesse Clayton brings with him 11 years of audio engineering experience. Jesse is a pragmatic thinker and a hard worker, with a genuine curiosity and love for the way sound design intertwines technology and art, offering different challenges and opportunities with every new event.

In his down time, you can catch him living it up in Excel, dabbling in every instrument known to man, and spending time with his beautiful family.