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 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! 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!
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 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!
MSU Denver and DIME Detroit are looking for a Mathematics Affiliate/Part-Time Instructor for the DIME Program!
Responsibilities: Teach two to nine credit hours. Courses to be taught are MTH 1080, Mathematical Modes of Thought, a liberal arts mathematics course and /or supplemental instruction sessions associated with this course.
Interested? Need more info? You can apply for this position through the MSU Denver website by clicking here!
What happens when African tradition meets James Brown and the politics of Black Power? You get FELA KUTI and AFROBEAT!
NYC’s Underground System builds upon this legacy!
Don’t miss this rare chance to catch one of the hottest bands out of Brooklyn, and learn more about this enigmatic musical genius and his political revolution!
Friday, October 7th from 1-3pm
@ The Underground at DIME
Free for DIME students, $5 for guests
Also, Underground System will be performing with Original 1265 artist, Charity in the evening.
Click here for details!
Join us for our first Open House of Fall 2016!
DIME students and faculty will be here to discuss our new degree programs with Metropolitan State University of Denver in Music Performance, Songwriting, and Music Industry Studies. As always, you can expect some student performances throughout the building!
This event is free and open to the public!
Saturday, October 22nd
2-4pm @ DIME
1265 Griswold
Detroit, MI 48226
DJ Stacey Hotwaxx Hale leads the second installment of Mix Sessions – focusing on intermediate level techniques in beatmatching, breaks, sequencing and more.
This class meets Tuesday nights from 7-10pm for 6 weeks beginning October 11th
$299
For more information or to register, please call 313-223-1600 or email info@dime-detroit.com
Through this exciting short course, vocalists will improve and strengthen their singing technique, learn how to improvise riffs/runs and melodic ideas, understand microphone techniques that will allow them to get the most out of their voice, and concepts that will help performers command a stage and captivate an audience. Vocal instructor Liz Gray has coached students who have gone on to appear in Billboard Magazine, VH1, The Disney Channel, and sign major deals with talent agencies across the country. As a performer, Liz has sung everything from opera to rock, and she is excited to share her knowledge with up and coming singers and performing artists. This course will culminate in a live performance in DIME’s amazing Underground venue, where students will demonstrate the skills learned throughout the course on stage.
Click here to register now!
For more information, please call 313-223-1600 or email info@dime-detroit.com
