Year 1 Commercial Songwriting student Violet is in her second semester here at DIME, and is already making waves with her grunge-inspired music. We asked her a few questions about her experiences as a songwriter, bandleader, and student in advance of her performance at our Live & Lyrical showcase, coming up on March 22. What… Read more »
Posts Tagged: The Underground
Instructor Spotlight: Eric “Rain Man” Gaston (Drums)
We sat down with Head of the Drum Department, Eric “Rain Man” Gaston to talk about what inspires him, his teaching at DIME and what’s made him proudest as an instructor. What inspired you to start a career in music? My inspiration comes from growing up in the church. I had front row access and… Read more »
The Pain of Growing: A Discussion with Alessia Cara at DIME Detroit Friday, October 5th at 2:00pm
DIME along with Metropolitan State University of Denver and Def Jam Recordings presents: The Pain of Growing A Discussion with Alessia Cara Join us on Friday, October 5th at The Underground at DIME from 2:00pm for an up close and personal conversation with Alessia Cara as she speaks to Detroit about her journey through music! Free admission and open to the public. Limited… Read more »
Ghost-Note Masterclass at The Underground at DIME! Friday, October 12th 5pm-6:30pm
Ghost-Note Masterclass! Friday, October 12th 5pm-6:30pm Headed by Snarky Puppy’s Multi-Grammy-Winning percussion duo of Robert “Sput” Searight and Nate Werth. Ghost-Note is an explosion of sound. With an expansive roster of next-level musicians-representing members of Prince, Snoop Dogg, Erykah Badu, Herbie Hancok, Kendrick Lamar, Marcus Miller, Tolo, Justin Timberlake and more-the band is pushing funk… Read more »
Michigan Beat Battle League, Saturday September 29th at 9pm
Join us on Saturday, September 29th at The Underground at DIME for the Michigan Beat Battle League! Kevin J Vs The Davis Way Lost Champions Vs Big Shaady 18+ for entry 21+ to drink Ticket sales at the door $10 before 10:00pm To enter the producer Beat Battle League email: unclep@detroittrap.com
Pop and Soul Choir Final Performance Friday, December 8th 12PM
It’s an afternoon filled with music! Come hear DIME’s Pop and Soul Choir sing renditions of your favorite songs! Friday. December 8th 12:00 pm Free entry! Free entry! Free entry!
Elliot Moss at The Underground at DIME Friday, December 1st @ 7pm
Elliot Moss at The Underground at DIME in Detroit Friday, December 1st, 2017 $12 ADV / $14 DOS *All Ages* http://smarturl.it/ElliotMossDet 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
Ben Ottewell of Gomez at The Underground at DIME 9/28
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
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 😉… Read more »
