The DIME offices will be closing on Friday, December 23rd at 2:00pm, and will re-open on January 2nd at 10:00am.
We look forward to seeing you in 2017!
DIME Offices Closed for the Holidays
Republic Records & Nick Cannon visit DIME!
DIME recently had a visit from the team at Republic Records, including president Charlie Walk, Head of A&R Saint Harraway, and actor/music business mogul Nick Cannon. The group was able to tour the Detroit facilities, and watched performances by some of DIME’s talented students, as well as Original 1265 Recordings artists Jena Irene Asciutto, Charity, and Adventures with Vultures.
President Walk spoke with the students about the importance of Detroit in the history of the music industry, and shared his hopes of breaking an artist from DIME into the mainstream music charts.
Cannon also spoke to the group, speaking of the impressive culture and energy he found at DIME through the students and staff.
DIME Student Show! December 8th 2016
DIME’s semiannual student show returns to the Underground on December 8th 2016!
Our students practice, prepare and audition original material as well as cover songs to perform at this exciting showcase. This event will give family, friends, and the Detroit music community a chance to see what our students have been working on this semester. Some of the songs featured may even be chosen for DIME’s annual student record – DIME Sessions Vol.3!
This event is guaranteed to be a wide ranging experience of different genres, bands, and artists representing the next generation of Detroit music!
ALL AGES, FREE ADMISSION!
Thursday, December 8th – doors at 7:00pm
1265 Griswold, Detroit, MI 48226
89x & DIME BATTLE OF THE BANDS – FINAL ROUND – SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH
89X & DIME present the BATTLE OF THE BANDS!
Four local bands have made it to the final round… only one will be chosen to play The Night 89X Stole Christmas alongside Jimmy Eat World & The Struts, November 30th at The Fillmore Detroit!!
THE BANSHEE PILOT
READY, SET, RENDEZVOUS!
JUSTIN ALEXANDER AND THE MODERN CLASSICS
CADRE
Come cheer on your favorite band!
All ages – No Cover
Saturday November 19th / Doors at 7pm
The Redwoods Demo Release Show wsg Anthony Lai & Jake McArthur
FRIDAY, Nov. 18th, check out The Redwoods as they celebrate the release of their NEW demo at The Underground at DIME wsg Anthony Lai & Jake McArthur! Special live performances! Great music! Great cocktails! 7pm – Only $5 cover!
89X & DIME Battle of the Bands – Semifinal Round 3 – Saturday, November 12th
89X & DIME present the BATTLE OF THE BANDS!
12 Bands have qualified as semi-finalists and are now competing for a chance to play The Night 89X Stole Christmas to open up for Jimmy Eat World and The Struts!
On Saturday, November 12th, come to DIME and watch the following bands compete:
MIDWEST SKIES
CADRE
THE THOUGHTLIFE
THE BANSHEE PILOT
Saturday November 12th / Doors at 7pm
89X & DIME Battle of the Bands – Semifinal Round 2 – Saturday, Nov. 5th
89X & DIME present the BATTLE OF THE BANDS!
12 bands are competing for a chance to play The Night 89X Stole Christmas to open up for Jimmy Eat World and The Struts!
On Saturday, November 5th, come to DIME and watch the following bands compete:
SIVA
THE MESSENGER BIRDS
ANTIGHOST
JUSTIN ALEXANDER AND THE MODERN CLASSICS
Saturday November 5th / Doors at 7pm
Media Matters Masterclass – Friday, October 28th
MEDIA MATTERS! Jon Moshier (WDET) and PK (89X) join students and guests to discuss creating content for podcast and broadcast.
This event is from 1-3pm
Free and open to the public!
Songwriting Masterclass with APlus – Friday, October 21st
CBS Radio, BMI & DIME presents a Songwriting Masterclass w/Aplus!
The songwriting duo APlus -known for penning hits for the likes of Justin Bieber, JLo, Mary J. Blige and others- lead this fun and exciting songwriting session where they will teach you how to write a Top 40 hook in 30 Minutes!
Then enjoy performances by Fifth and Main, Adventures With Vultures and APlus!
Friday, October 21st from 5-9pm
@ The Underground at DIME
This event is FREE & open to the public!
Dennis Coffey Masterclass – Friday, October 21st
Dennis Coffey is a legendary Guitar groundbreaker responsible for bringing effects pedals and rock sounds to Motown and Soul music. As a member of Motown’s Funk Brothers session band, Dennis recorded on endless hits by artists including Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross & The Supremes, The Undisputed Truth, Edwin Star, and many more. His guitar can be heard on iconic classics including “Papa Was A Rolling Stone,” “Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me),” “War (What Is It Good For),” and more songs by Barbara Streisand, Ringo Starr, and Wilson Pickett, among others. As a solo artist, he is known for his Gold single “Scorpio” which has been sampled by hip hop artists from Chuck D to The Fugees. He is the producer of the Cold Fact LP by “Searching for Sugarman” star Rodriguez, and has performed live with artists including The Roots, Les Paul Trio, performing for Bonnaroo, SXSW, Red Bull Music Academy, Soul Train, Late Night w/ Jimmy Fallon, and much more.
Dennis will be discussing his storied career, answering questions about the industry and his path, and demonstrating iconic licks and techniques using multiple effects and pedals.
Friday, October 21st
1-3pm @ The Underground at DIME
1265 Griswold
Detroit, MI 48226
This event is FREE and open to the public!
