Wildflowers “On The Inside” Now Available!

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Original 1265 Recordings is pleased to announce the US debut album “On The Inside” by the immensely talented band Wildflowers! Available now on Apple, Spotify, Google Play and all streaming platforms.

Click here to download

Follow Wildflowers!
Website: Wildflowersband.co.uk
Facebook: WildflowersHQ
Instagram:WildflowersHQ
Youtube: WildflowersHQ

Short Courses at DIME Detroit!

Short Courses at DIME Detroit!

Class is in session Wednesday nights from 7-9pm on October 11-November 15th

raiseyourvoice

RAISE YOUR VOICE
Instructor: Katie Else
Can you sing different musical styles with authenticity and authority? Each week of this short course will focus on vocal technique, allowing singers to take steps towards being a versatile professional, stretching outside of their comfort zones and better preparing them to perform in any situation. Instructor Katie Else has a long list of accomplishments in music, including being the first American touring lead singer for the Broadway show, Riverdance. Katie will bring her extensive touring and teaching experience into the DIME classroom for this short course.

 

your song

YOUR SONG
Instructor: Antea Shelton

This course will help hone your skills as a wordsmith, with topics including methods used to write a song, dissecting imagery, metaphor, and simile within lyrics, analyzing traditional lyrical devices found in both contemporary hit songs as well as indie classics, and exercises designed to work through writer’s block, allowing songwriters to jump start their creative process. This course is led by DIME’s Head of Songwriting, Antea Shelton, who is a signed and published songwriter with UMG. Antea and her sister Aneesha, who pen under the name A.Plus, have written songs for Beyonce, J.Lo, Mary J Blige, Justin Bieber, and more. They will bring their wealth of experience to this class!

Music Biz BasicsMUSIC BUSINESS BASICS
Instructor: Stephanie Belcher

How does an artist forge a path from the local clubs to the top of the charts? How does an entrepreneur make their mark on today’s music industry? This informative class will discuss the in’s-and-out’s of licensing, publishing, copyright, marketing, promotion, and most importantly, how to build your business! Stephanie Belcher works as a strategist and consultant in the metro Detroit arts and music scene. She has helped many entrepreneurs, artists, and musicians execute their big ideas. In addition, she is a fierce entrepreneur, who owns and operates several businesses devoted to marketing, promotion, and booking local and regional artists and musicians. With a background in tax accounting, business management, and marketing, she brings a valuable perspective to her students.

 

BEATMAKING THEORY posterBEATMAKING THEORY
Instructor: Drew Schultz

What are the building blocks of a beat? This course breaks down the elements of music that make listeners want to dance or sing along to an instrumental backing track. While exploring the basics of music production, recording, and beatmaking, students will also learn the concepts of sequencing drum beats, understanding different types of rhythm and subdivisions, creating chord progressions that add emotion to the music, and composing a catchy melody. Instructor Drew Schultz is a prolific drummer/producer/writer who has performed with artists including the Temptations and Aretha Franklin, and worked in audio production with artists including ?uestlove, Maurice White of Earth Wind & Fire, CeeLo Green, and more. His knowledge of instrumental music combined with his studio experience will give students a unique insight to beatmaking and production through the lens of musicianship and composition.

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If you have any questions about the above courses, feel free to give us a call at 313-223-1600 or email info@dime-detroit.com

Ben Ottewell of Gomez at The Underground at DIME 9/28

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Ben Ottewell of Gomez at The Underground @ DIME

7pm – $12 ADV / $15 DOS – *All Ages*
http://smarturl.it/BenOttewellDet

Website: www.thecrofoot.com
Instagram: @thecrofoot #thecrofoot
Twitter: @thecrofoot #thecrofoot

Tickets available at the Crofoot Box Office, www.ticketweb.com & by Phone: (866) 468-3401. Tickets are also available fee-free with cash at UHF Records in Royal Oak MI

DIME Back To School Party at Beacon Park Detroit! Saturday, September 23rd at 7pm

Don’t miss DIME’s Back To School Party at Beacon Park Detroit!

Featuring live performances from Original 1265 artists Jena Irene Asciutto, Charles Laster III, Adventures With Vultures and introducing DIME’s newest house band 5ive and DIME!

It’s all happening on Saturday, September 23rd at 7 pm!

RSVP to the Facebook event, here!

DIME 9-23 beacon park

GOLD ROUTE w/ LILAC LUNGS @ The Underground at DIME! Friday, September 29th

Join us at the for the last big show of the summer! Gold Route will be performing at The Underground at DIME Friday, September 29th.

Doors open at 7:00 pm

Also gracing the stage Lilac Lungs, Something More, The Weekend Classic and Brother Son!

Check out their music below!

https://www.goldrouteband.com/
https://goldroute.bandcamp.com/

WSG

Lilac Lungs (Detroit pop rockers)
http://www.lilaclungs.com/

Something More (MD pop punk)
https://www.facebook.com/somethingmoremd/

The Weekend Classic (IN rockers)
https://www.facebook.com/theweekendclassic/

Brother Son (Detroit rock n chill)
https://www.facebook.com/brothersonofficial/

Ableton Live Crash Course w/ DJ Head; Sept 25-29

REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED

Ableton Crash Course

DIME Detroit and Spin Inc. Present
ABLETON LIVE CRASH COURSE
WSG Instructor: Grammy-award-winning producer: DJ Head (Eminem, Jay-Z)

Sept 25-29, 7-10pm

Learn about workflow, sampling, EQ, Effects, MIDI, Slicing, Looping, and Triggering on Ableton Live from DJ Head! Equipment provided, limited space.

 

 

Questions? Contact us today at info@dime-detroit.com or call 313-223-1600

 

 

The Forge Formal @ The Underground at DIME September 8th

Before Motown, Detroit had a significant impact on the development of jazz in America from the 1920s into the 1950s. Come celebrate Detroit’s golden age of modern jazz at our first annual Forge Formal, hosted at the Detroit Institute of Music Education!

Bring a date and wear a vintage outfit with some dancing shoes 😉
Make sure to RSVP here: bitly.com/forgeformal

We’ll have appetizers, a photo booth, a silent auction, a cash bar and musical performances throughout the evening.

Live music by:
Lushh
Mario Sulaksana
Chelly K Lewis
Anna Isachenko
Sara Barron
True Sound Experience
& more!

Silent Auction items include a tote bag of goodies from Mama Coo’s Boutique and a variety of works from local artists Jessica Krcmarik, Brach Tiller, and Ro Melle. Reach out to us if you’d like to take part: theforgedetroit@gmail.com

Doors at 7:30 pm
Tickets are $15 presale, $20 at door

RSVP & ticket info: bitly.com/forgeformal

All proceeds go towards The Forge to build out a music studio and special programs at the residency. Thank you for supporting the Detroit creative community.
XOXO

Afrobeat with Underground System @ The Underground at DIME September 7th

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Join us Thursday September 7th for a night of Afrobeat song and dance with with the original and undeniably exciting group Underground System, a Brooklyn, NY born female-fronted group of modern afrobeat deconstructionists. Hanging their hats on an uncompromising stage show, they augment their presence with a multitude of eclectic musical influences and a heavy penchant for the deeper sounding corners of NYC dance floors, bringing a refreshing sense of urgency to what is at the core a classic tight-knit, no frills, show stopping act.

Some recent press for Underground System comes from Afropunk, okayafrica, The Washington Post, Time Out NY, The Village Voice, Test Pressing, and Afropop Worldwide.

Some recent tour stops for Underground System include The Kennedy Center, Brooklyn Bowl, Burlington Discover Jazz Festival, WNYC, Brooklyn Museum, WMI, Le Poisson Rouge, The Ace Hotel, Brooklyn Night Bazaar, Sofar Sounds NYC, American Museum of Natural History, and S.O.B.’s

Doors open at 7pm! Tickets are $8 at the door. Student and “family of company” discount tickets are $5!

$8 Hennessey Punch Special

Mix Sessions 101, Sept. 18-22

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Presented by Spin Inc and DIME Detroit, Mix Sessions 101 returns to DIME on September 18th-22nd! This class is perfect for students who are interested in learning the basics of setup, signal flow, blending, beat matching, breaks, and sequencing. Instructed by Detroit’s Godmother of House, Stacey “Hotwaxx” Hale, students will be able to learn from an expert in the field.

Ages 16+, Equipment will be provided for all students.

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