Fifth & Main Opening for 311 and Blues Traveler at HORDE Fest!

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Detroit Institute of Music Education (DIME) students, FIFTH AND MAIN, will open H.O.R.D.E. Festival 2015 at DTE Energy Music Theatre on Thursday, July 9th at 5:00pm.

“H.O.R.D.E. Festival, conceived by Blues Traveler frontman John Popper as a traveling roots rock and jam band festival which crisscrossed North America to record crowds from 1992-1998, makes its highly anticipated return for one US date only at DTE Energy Music Theatre on Thursday, July 9 at 5 p.m. DTE will be the only destination for this acclaimed festival revival where Blues Traveler is joined by alt-rockers 311, Big Head Todd and the Monsters and The Verve Pipe.”

Fifth and Main is an Alternative/Folk act that started creating music in 2012. Jack Stablein (Vocals/Guitar), Brady Stablein (Vocals/Guitar) and Beau Stablein (keyboard) originally started the ensemble. They have now grown into a six piece band. The addition of Jimmy Showers (Lead Guitar), Max Shafer (Bassist) and Steve Radzom (Drummer) created the depth they were looking for.
Fifth and Main has shared the stage with national touring acts, along with fantastic local artists. Included are The Trews, USS, Middle Class Rut, Dinosaur Pile-up, Brick+Mortar, Green River Ordinance, Caroline Glaser, Joe Hertler and The Rainbow Seekers, Kaleido and many more.

Tickets cost $69.50, $49.50 and $25 in the pavilion, $20 on the United Shore lawn and $60 United Shore lawn four-packs available for sale. at Livenation.com, Palacenet.com, The Palace Ticket Store and all Ticketmaster locations. Tickets may be also charged by phone to American Express, Discover, Visa and MasterCard by calling 800.745.3000.

For more information, visit the H.O.R.D.E. Festival website.

SESSIONS: VOLUME 1 Now Available!

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The Detroit Institute of Music Education (DIME) releases its first album featuring student artists with “Sessions: Volume 1”. The album, with 10 tracks plus a bonus track, will be available June 23 on iTunes and Amazon, and at the DIME downtown location at 1265 Griswold St. in Detroit. The album was produced by Original 1265 Recordings, and will be distributed nationwide through Caroline Records.

The songs on “Sessions: Volume 1”, each written, performed and produced by DIME students and staff, is an eclectic mix of alternative rock, folk, R&B and EDM. “Sessions: Volume 1 showcases the musicianship of the students, which is at an extremely high level.

“DIME SESSIONS Vol 1 is designed to be a first hand experience for our students of what it’s like when you actually start working in the professional music industry. Dealing with mysterious things like A&R, Pre-production, high-level recording etc can be very daunting when it’s your first time, and it’s important to prepare for success and enjoy the experience. Everyone has done a great job here and this album stands up as an excellent representation of the progress that these musicians and songwriters have made in their first year at DIME. Having historically made 11 of these albums in the UK, it’s been amazing to see some of those featured such as James Bay and Tom Odell go on to become massive worldwide stars, and I am sure that over the years the same will happen here in Detroit” comments DIME President, Kevin Nixon.

SESSIONS: VOLUME 1 INCLUDES SONGS BY:

Gabriella – Behave
Ms. Willa Rae & the Minor Arcana – Ladylike
Musically Kompromised – Love Jones
Fifth and Main – (Little Black Dress & Those) Dancing Shoes
Murder House Party – Blood In My Phone
Space Baby – Dreams Like Molasses
Max Pegasus – Doll
Al’exist – Love Again
Reed Knight – Creature of the Night
Ryan Harrison – Sleep Paralysis
KARE – It’s All Up To You

Check out the album on Soundcloud

Student Quotes
DIME songwriting student, Jack Stablein, of Fifth & Main, called the experience of recording their song “(Little Black Dress & Those) Dancing Shoes” “eye-opening, because we saw how much goes into refining the music of the final product. Having a well-written song is the first hurdle, but getting the band and the song ready for recording was a learning experience I know we’re all grateful for.”

DIME guitar student, Ryan Harrison said, “Being a part of the DIME album was an incredible experience that gave me a glimpse of what it takes to be in the music industry.”

DIME songwriting student Anthony Gainey, Jr., who wrote and played keyboards on Love Jones called the process “fun, collaborative and professional. My producer (Joe Flavor) took the song to a greater level musically. I think as a songwriter and producer, I hope to work with recording artists all around the world. I hope to inspire people to make music and respect the artistry.”

Fans can download the entire album on iTunes or Amazon or purchase a CD at DIME or any DIME event for $10.00.

Media Contacts
Sarah Clayman, DIME, 313-223-1600 or sarahclayman@dime-detroit.com
Brittany Morris, DIME, 313-223-1600 or brittanymorris@dime-detroit.com

DIME and 89X bring a free show to Capitol Park on July 18th!

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Join us and our friends at 89x for our first free concert in Capitol Park, featuring performances by George Morris and the Gypsy Chorus, Five Pound Snap, & Nina and the Buffalo Riders! Don’t miss this evening of great music, food, and drinks.The show kicks off at 8pm and will be taking place just outside of DIME at 1265 Griswold St, Detroit MI 48226. For more information, visit dime-detroit.com or call us at (313)-223-1600.

To learn more about the bands, visit their Facebook pages:

George Morris and the Gypsy Chorus
Five Pound Snap
Nina and the Buffalo Riders

Open Mic 7/16

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Audra Kubat returns to host our next Open Mic Night of the Summer.

Featuring student performances and special guests, this Open Mic Night has doors opening at 7:00pm.

The show kicks off at 7:30pm, so show up early to sign up, space is limited!

D4AD Returns!

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DIME for a Dime returns this Saturday, June 27th from 12-4pm!

Experience a full day of classes for just 10 cents! Sit in on a Vocals, Drums, Guitar, Bass, Songwriting or Music Entrepreneurship course and get a taste for life at DIME.

RSVP today! Call us at 313-223-1600 or email info@dime-detroit.com

School’s NOT out for summer! Join DIME’s Summer School Program!

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DIME will be hosting it’s second annual Summer School program, running July 13-17. Each day, students are broken up into their separate instrument groups (Guitar, Bass, Drums, Vocals) where they will work on their technique for a specific song. The groups will come together in the afternoons and practice playing with different musicians from a variety of genres, backgrounds, and ages. The week will conclude with a performance for friends and family! Sign up today by calling 313-223-1600.

OPEN MIC NIGHT – June 11th

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Hosted by Audra Kubat!

Featuring student performances and special guests, this Open Mic Night has doors opening at 7:30pm.

The show kicks off at 8:00 pm, so show up early to sign up, space is limited!

DIME 2015 End of Term Show – SUCCESS!

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DIME Detroit is so proud of our first year staff and students! We have come a long way and have enjoyed every minute of this past year together. The End of Term Show was a great success, with the students showing off what they’ve learned over the past year. Can’t wait to see what the future holds!

Don’t Miss It! DIME Student Show II on May 28!

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This evening of performances is truly the culmination of our students hard work throughout this school year. Don’t miss this opportunity to see our talented students in action!

5:00pm – Certificate Students Final Gig Project
6:00pm – DIME Sessions Vol 1 Listening Party
7:30pm – FINAL STUDENT SHOW

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DIME Album coming soon on Original 1265 Recordings!

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DIME and Original 1265 Recordings is pleased to announce the upcoming release of the first DIME Student Album! The DIME Sessions: Vol. 1 is a collection of songs from some of DIME’s first year students, who worked with their own producers and recorded in some of the areas finest studios. The album will be distributed nationally through Original 1265 Recordings.