The DAAC is not only a venue for bands. It is a place for poetry, watching movies, holding potlucks, having art shows, making things, finding a sense of community and exploring the options. All it is missing is you.
We all have stuff that we want to do... a favorite band that we are dying to see.... or artwork we want to display.... or a fundraising event for our favorite cause. The DAAC is the place to do that. The DAAC is THE PLACE for YOU to do THAT.

So how DO you get a show at the DAAC?
1. Figure out what you want to do... if you play in a band and want your band to play at the DAAC, find a few more bands and find out if they are interested in playing a show with you.

2. Look at the DAAC calendar for a few open dates that work for you. You probably want to think about dates that are about a month out. (at least)

3. Come to a DAAC meeting and reserve the date..... You will need to have a DAAC board member work the show with you. They will show you how to use the equipment, fill out the paperwork and take care of putting your show on the calendar.

4. Then you can start promoting your show... invite friends, family and even perfect strangers.....use flyers, facebook, email, tattoos, do it how ever you want..... but get the word out that you are having a show...

5. Then do the show... rock out, make stuff, have an event. After the show, clean up. You are responsible for cleaning up the space at the end of the night. Taking out the trash, putting away equipment ect.

What else do you need to know about booking a show?

• The DAAC is not free. There is a charge to use the space (it's how we pay the rent) Events before 8pm have a cost of $35 and 20% of the door, shows starting at 8pm or after are $65 and 20% of the door.

• Starting price at the door is $6.

• All Shows are All Ages,

• No drinking/drugs in the DAAC

• Respect each other and the space

If you have an idea and want to book an event join us at our next board meeting to find a date. Check the show calendar for a schedule of upcoming meetings.

If you have other questions about the DAAC feel free to post them on our forum, there is a link at the top of the page.

Posted by jenn

Ben Schaafsma, a co-founder of the DAAC, died Saturday afternoon-five years to the day we first opened our doors. It has been difficult to comprehend the senselessness of his passing, but comforting to more fully understand the impact Ben had not only on this community, but every other he touched in his all too brief life. Ben loved the DAAC, and I can absolutely say without question that this little venue would not exist without Ben's vision, tireless energy, and guidance. He will be utterly missed.

Please join us, G-RAD and InCUBATE (two other collective organizations Ben was instrumental in starting) to celebrate his life. We are hosting a special potluck version of Ben's Sunday Soup granting program (read about all about it here) on tonight after his visitation. This is a potluck, so please bring a dish to pass, if possible. Otherwise, there will be loads of soup and other food available. We would like to use this opportunity to raise a little more money for Ben's family with a suggested donation of $10 per person. But any amount (or lack thereof) is welcome. Come remember our friend Ben. we will start gathering at around 7:00pm.

Also, if you get a chance, please leave a memory of Ben at his memorial.

Love to all,
George

Posted by george

After months of deliberation, long meetings, and tons of help from our awesome lawyer, the DAAC is now an official non-profit, and soon-to-be 501c3.

This is great news for the future of the DAAC. Expect lots of positive changes over the coming months.

As always, the public is welcome to attend any board meeting, and encouraged to become involved in one of our committees, or volunteer in a variety of ways. The meetings take place at the DAAC, at 7pm, on the third Wednesday of every month.

Posted by chad

Hey Guys,
Our good friends Casiotone For the Painfully Alone and Paleo are playing a show with our new friends The Spectacles to benefit the purchase of a better PA for the DAAC. As anyone who has ever been to a show a DAAC knows that this kind of upgrade is sorely needed. We are pretty excited about this! and this show! and, well everything! so come on out tonight and have a fun time helping out the DAAC.

check out out these kind words straight from Owen from CFTPA:

What's up, fellas? Tomorrow I am going to Grand Rapids to play a make-up show for the bummer cancellation back in April. I'm really happy to be sharing this show with The Spectacles, who are good friends from Chicago, and Paleo, whom I have never met but whose music I have enjoyed listening to in my home. The show is also going to be a fundraiser for a new soundsystem for the DAAC. The DAAC has faced some legal troubles in the recent past, and its staff of purehearted volunteers have worked really hard to get the DAAC up to code and totally leigitimate, and that hasn't left much time, energy, or money for things like new mics, cables, and other equipment necessary to put on really great all ages shows. So, to support the cause, none of the bands are taking any money for this show. Come help out the DAAC!

The show will start around 8pm, and we are expecting to be at capacity pretty much around then, so please show up early. As with all events at the DAAC, this show is ALL AGES and has a sliding scale entry price from $6 to $16 (or more if you want!) please pay what you can afford!

Love,
The DAAC

Posted by george

The Board Meeting will be happening July 2, 7pm at the DAAC.

The Facilities and Programming Meetings will happen on Saturday June 28th at 10am and Noon, respectively. As always, last Saturday of the month.

Posted by chad