Looking for a show but don't see it listed here? Maybe it's at Mixtape Cafe or Mexicains Sans Frontieres, our neighbors up the street. GR Punx, check out GR Screamer.
The Americas
Rooftops
Ambassador
Charles the Osprey
The Americas are an AMAZING 2-piece from Santa Rosa (thereabouts), CA, stopping in GR after their Chicago gig on the way to Detroit. They are currently on tour with the equally incrediblee Rooftops from Bellingham, WA.
Charles the Osprey and Ambassador are from here, and you probably think they're pretty okay dudes.
This show is for fans of Don Caballero, Battles, Maps & Atlases, pretty much anyone who's into thunderous drums and tappy fast guitar work.
I know it's a Monday, but what else do you have going on? Grab some dinner and a couple beers at Rockwell's, and pop on over for the show, so we can get these awesome bands some gas money to make it to Detroit. In return, they will rock your faces. Seriously. Big time.
Promoted by: Dustin
The Foundations program at GVSU's Department of Art & Design presents a Communal Dinner and Discussion with visiting Artist, Kevin Kaempf of the Chicago-based artist group People Powered.
Kaempf will lead a discussion on community, art, and collaboration.
Kaempf is a member of People Powered, a collective that “designs experimental pilot programs that integrate art, environmentalism, and communities. By presenting these projects in exhibitions and public locations in the city, People Powered creates a platform for discussing how these practices may intersect.” He is also an Instructor in the First Year Program at the School of the Art Institute (SAIC) in Chicago. Kaempf has exhibited extensively, including at the The Smart Museum of Art, the Hyde Park Art Center, Mess Hall, and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago. His publications include Beyond Green: Toward a Sustainable Art; Parkett; WhiteWalls. For more information about Kaempf, visit www.peoplepowered.org
Attendees are encouraged to bring a side dish to pass. Vegetarian and vegan food will be provided by Brick Road Pizza. It would also be awesome if you brought your own chair.
Promoted by: GVSU
Want to set up a show, get involved or just meet some people?
We meet to talk about issues associated with running an organization; paying rent, keeping the space clean and setting up shows.
Meetings start at 7pm and last about an hour and a half. If you have a show in mind be sure to check the calendar for open dates that you might be interested in!
JES KRAMER
releasing a new tape that was recorded not recently but actually a long time ago. it's called MINT EXTRACT CITY and is being released on CURIOUS LACUNAE.
LOVESTRANGER, MD
Also releasing a tape, that tape also being MINT EXTRACT CITY because it's a split with jes!
RADIATOR HOSPITAL
the band that produced the best tape of the decade so far and probably unbeatable - 'my most imaginary friend'. get a copy of this tape from sam cook-parrott and listen to it constantly. there will probably be copies of it at this show.
BOGUE MILLIONAIRES
THE BEST BAND! really! listen to 'hot meridians' if you don't believe it. also has a tape for sale!
FR/LX
first show ever! also releasing a new tape, featuring members of party favorites, skeleton party, our man in havana, storytime, oyster thieves, 4d, boston, primus, and asia
CANDYBAR BOYS
who knows what they'll do next!
Past Lives (Seattle, Wa. - Ex-Blood Brothers)
Air Waves (Brooklyn, NYC)
Victor! Fix the Sun (Grand Rapids, MI - Friction Records)
Promoted by: DITR Promotions
The first gathering of Sunday Soup in Grand Rapids!
Sunday Soup is a monthly meal, hosted by the DAAC. We invite guest chefs to cook simple soups and brunch foods using local ingredients. Soup is the center of the meal because it is nourishing, economical, and easy to prepare in large batches. Other dishes and beverages complement the soup. The brunch meal is served family-style and sold for a modest profit at $5/person. At the end of each meal this income is given as a grant to support an artist initiative or community projects.
Have a project that needs funding? Check back soon, more details on how to apply will be posted ASAP!
This project is modeled on InCUBATE's Sunday Soup program in Chicago. learn more about it on their website
This month's soup chef's include:
Hunter Bridwell
Jaime Johnson
Mike Hoyt
There will be vegan options!
Promoted by: George
Paul Baribeau (Plan-It-X Records - Gainesville, FL)
Almanac Shouters (Kalamazoo)
TBA
Also our buddy Leslie Perrine will be there with her new zine! check out an interview with her about the Chicago Zine Fest at The Onion AV Club!
Promoted by: George
Facebook event page here.
Wonder Caverns
(featuring members of The Mighty Narwhale, The Little Village, Winnie Cooper, Small Space, and Petals Rang The Bell) takes the stage for the first time with our friends in The Juliets and the Ornery Little Darlings. This show is presented by The Division Avenue Arts Cooperative and by our gracious benefactor, Sir Hector T. Bolero III.
The Juliets
"The Juliets have created a beautiful, sometimes haunting, and brilliant sound." Media Junkie, December 2009, Also, "This CD is so good I was exercising and dancing to it and I skinned my toe." Kaylan's Grandma Judy, February 2010
Ornery Little Darlings
"Ornery Little Darlings, fronted by Emmi Chen and Jason Ewers, are a new rock n' roll band from Chicago...one can best describe their sound as a highly improbable ornery-as-hell-love-child between Billie Holiday and Lou Reed."
Promoted by: Dustin
THE THIRD ANNUAL 'STACHE BASH III
Beard and Mustache Competition
performances by:
SWELL
Victor! Fix the Sun
Selectronics
opening for Trimmings: Art for the Facialite, a facial hair themed group art show
all proceeds go to Blandford Nature Center's Mixed Greens program
sponsored by Kendall AIGA
City Center (Ypsilanti, MI)
Ghost Heart (Grand Rapids, MI)
Petals Rang the Bell (Grand Rapids, MI)
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Promoted by: DITR Promotions
Epstein (Asthmatic Kitty - Brooklyn / Miami )
Julianna Barwick (Brooklyn, NY)
Helado Negro (Asthmatic Kitty - Brooklyn, NY)
videos by Jonathan Dueck!
2007 Video and performance with 3 projections and 3 drummers in Calgary:
Promoted by: George
DAAC Board Meeting + Mini VolunteerFest!
Want to set up a show, get involved or just meet some people? Want to volunteer at a DAAC event?
We need your help at music shows and to help install and deinstall art exhibits! At the first board meeting of every month you'll have the opportunity to sign up to volunteer!
We meet to talk about issues associated with running an organization; paying rent, keeping the space clean and setting up shows.
Meetings start at 7pm and last about an hour and a half. If you have a show in mind be sure to check the calendar for open dates that you might be interested in!
The American Dollar (from NYC)
Good Weather For Airstrikes
Lightning Bugs (Cookie Noise)
Promoted by: DITR Dan
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NICE NICE (Portland, OR - Warp Records)
Flying Without Wingz (Gun Ru Hiptronica)
Promoted by: George
stand by for fantastic events from Avenue for the Arts and Speakequal!
HOLD FOR KOLIN
Want to set up a show, get involved or just meet some people?
We meet to talk about issues associated with running an organization; paying rent, keeping the space clean and setting up shows.
Meetings start at 7pm and last about an hour and a half. If you have a show in mind be sure to check the calendar for open dates that you might be interested in!
A Billion Ernies (CA Hardcore/Indie/Ska)
A Name For Ourselves (Grand Rapids Ska/Punk/Hardcore)
Three Cents Short (Hudsonville Pop Punk)
Squints (GR Punk)
Promoted by: Gary Mavis
See and Explosion of Stellar Local Art:
Alicia Menninga - Piano Sound and Visual Artist.
Aaron Taber - Photography
Annmarie - Custom Jewelry Artist
Amber Woosley - Photography
Astro Bats, DAST, Warp 51 - Experimental Sound and Visual Artists
Colin Mead - 2D and 3D Visual Artist
Edward Skellie - Painting and Drawing
Jowel Howell - 2D and 3D Visual Artist
Kryptonite - Hip Hop Sound Artist
Melissa Duimstra - Painting and Sculptures
Tom Duimstra - Painting and Sculptures
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Promoted by: Sam Snedeker
Minnesota (GR )
Day In Day Out (Mt. Pleasant Style)
Natural Disasters
Promoted by: DITR Patrick
MW FEST PREVIEW SHOW
Featuring:
Jes Kramer
+ 3 more TBA. All 4 bands are from Midwest Fest 2010.
Promoted by: DITR Corey
hold for Joel.
hold for sam
Promoted by: sam snedeker
Open Land
Robot Comedian
Rosemary 3
Promoted by: Steve Bakker
Son Drop (Kalamazoo, MI)
Jeremy Ruggles (Kalamazoo)
Promoted by: George
MIDWEST FEST PRE - PARTY
7:00 - 7:40 Stepdad (Grand Rapids)
8:00 - 8:40 Skeleton Party (Grand Rapids)
9:00 - 9:40 Secret Twins (Ann Arbor)
10:00 - 10:40 The Little Village (Grand Rapids
11:00 - 11:40 Heart Shaped Hate (Chicago)
Full weekend wristbands - $25 (only 225 available)
Single night tickets are $10 (only 100 per night available)
Buy advance tickets and check out the rest of the shows on the Midwest Fest website.
We MUST enforce capacity - be prompt. be early.
Promoted by: DITR Promotions
MIDWEST FEST Day 1
6:00 - 6:40pm: Hot Garbage (Chicago)
7:00 - 7:40pm: The Reptilian (Kalamazoo)
8:00 - 8:40pm: Victor! Fix The Sun (Grand Rapids)
9:00 - 9:40pm: Brief Candles (Milwaukee)
10:00 - 10:40pm: Glowfriends (Kalamazoo)
11:30 - 12:30pm Sybris (Chicago)
Full weekend wristbands - $25 (only 225 available)
Single night tickets are $10 (only 100 per night available)
Buy advance tickets and check out the rest of the shows on the Midwest Fest website.
We MUST enforce capacity - be prompt. be early.
Promoted by: DITR Promotions
MIDWEST FEST Day 2
6:00 - 6:40pm Galactic Vacationer (Mt. Pleasant)
7:00 - 7:40pm Ship Shape (Mt. Pleasant)
8:00 - 8:40pm Crash Sunday (Mt. Pleasant)
9:00 - 9:40pm Totally Boring (Mt. Pleasant)
10:00 - 10:40pm Heavy Times (Chicago)
11:30 - 12:30pm Wet Hair (Iowa City)
Full weekend wristbands - $25 (only 225 available)
Single night tickets are $10 (only 100 per night available)
Buy advance tickets and check out the rest of the shows on the Midwest Fest website.
We MUST enforce capacity - be prompt. be early.
Promoted by: DITR Promotions
MIDWEST FEST DAY 3
4:00 - 4:00pm Fahri (Milwaukee)
5:00 - 5:40pm Jes Kramer (Manistee)
6:00 - 6:00pm Marco Polio & The New Vaccines (Detroit)
7:00 - 7:40pm Dr. Manhattan (Wauconda IL)
8:00 - 9:00pm Prizzy Prizzy Please (Bloomington, IN)
9:30 - 10:30pm Child Bite (Detroit)
Full weekend wristbands - $25 (only 225 available)
Single night tickets are $10 (only 100 per night available)
Buy advance tickets and check out the rest of the shows on the Midwest Fest website.
We MUST enforce capacity - be prompt. be early.
Promoted by: DITR Promotions
Girlfight
Red Knife Lottery
+TBA
Promoted by: gary
Stephen Steinbrink (Gilgongo Records - Az.)
Married in Berdichev (Az.)
Some friends on tour from Arizona - You may have seen Stephen play at Paisley Park last fall?
Promoted by: George
Hold
Promoted by: Shawn
Hold
Promoted by: Shawn
Victor! Fix the Sun
Pianos Become the Teeth
Good Teeth/Gold Teeth
Promoted by: gary
THE WANKY'S from England extreme noise terror/varukers
LOTUS FUCKER crushing HC from DC
Plenty more will be added for this awesome event
Promoted by: ryan cappelletti
hold for Aaron.
Suis La Lune
Heaviness of the Load
Promoted by: gary
A Name For Ourselves (Grand Rapids Ska/Punk/Hardcore)
Don't Mess With Winkie (Illinois Reggae/Ska/Punk)
+ TBA
Promoted by: Gary Mavis
PARANOID TIME (Kalamazoo MI)
BEING (Dayton OH)
INFIRMARY (Peoria IL)
THE RITA (Vancouver BC Canada)
RUSALKA (Vancouver BC CANADA)
TASKMASTER (Vancouver BC Canada)
Promoted by: sam snedeker
Battle of Wolf 359
June Paik
Good Teeth/Gold Teeth
Promoted by: gary