The Pyramid Scheme
Amnesty International- Grand Rapids holding "Jamnesty For Human Rights Awareness"
by (jquatrine)
Submitted 04-12-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
On April 16, the Grand Rapids chapter of Amnesty International will hold their first "Jamnesty For Human Rights Awareness" at The Pyramid Scheme in Grand Rapids. The show features a solid line-up that includes blues/rock artist Lucas...
WMI sits down with the awesome Kate Nash
by (jquatrine)
Submitted 03-19-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
In this episode, The Crane Wives singers/guitarists, Emilee Petersmark and Kate Pillsbury, and I had the chance to sit down at Stella’s Lounge with Kate Nash before her show at The Pyramid Scheme on March 17. She talked about her new...
Catalyst Radio: LadyfestGR to showcase female talent, benefit Our Kitchen Table
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 03-15-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW After a successful inaugural LadyfestGR in 2012, the now annual event is set to kick off next week, expanding to two days of women-only musical...
West Michigan Indie self deports with The Legal Immigrants
by (jquatrine)
Submitted 01-09-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
In this episode, editor James Quatrine hung out at The Hub’s Inn on the west side of Grand Rapids with The Legal Immigrants‘ Joe Bockheim, Ian Dodge, Jeff Armstrong and Tony Lubenow. We talked about their new CD ‘The Legal...
Live.Dance.Move inspires change in our community
by (Raheeq Al-Zaidan)
Submitted 12-03-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
Kate Rehmus, creator of Live.Dance.Move, is using her own life experiences to help build confidence and community across the Grand Rapids area. She teaches 15 classes a week, and she’s been doing it for six years. While dancing was something...
West Michigan Indie Podcast: Episode #15- Turbo Fruits
by (jquatrine)
Submitted 10-15-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
In this episode contributer Philip Moreno, bar manager extrordinare April Basile, and I sat down with awesome Nashville buzz rock band Turbo Fruits before their show at The Pyramid Scheme. Jonas Stein, Dave Tits, Kingsley Brock, and Matt...
West Michigan Indie Podcast: Episode #14- The Hounds Below
by (jquatrine)
Submitted 10-08-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
In this episode, contributer Philip Moreno and I caught up with The Hounds Below before their show at The Pyramid Scheme in Grand Rapids. Jason Stollsteimer, Mathew Hofman, Griffin Bastian and Skye Thrasher talked about their new band and...
TEAMwork 2.0! Another night of dance and drag for human rights
by (TEAM West MI)
Submitted 04-20-2012 under NONPROFITS
The Pyramid Scheme and The Tolerance, Equality, and Awareness Movement (TEAM) are having the sequel to TEAMwork: A Night of Dance and Drag for Diversity, which took place in December with over 200+ attendees. 4 Bands, 6 Fierce Drag Queens,...
DJ Afrika Bambaataa to talk and perform tonight after illness postponed previous appearance
by (George)
Submitted 05-05-2011 under NEWS
After a long wait for local fans, legendary DJ Afrika Bambaataa will finally speak and perform in Grand Rapids this evening. Bambaataa, who had to postpone his previously scheduled January 27 appearances due to illness, will speak this afternoon at...
Pyramid Scheme to have soft opening tonight and surprise concert tomorrow
by (George)
Submitted 04-27-2011 under NEWS
Grand Rapids music fans, wait no longer. In a surprise twist, the much anticipated Pyramid Scheme - the city's newest music venue - will be open for a soft launch tonight and will host a test-run concert tomorrow evening. The venue, located at...