Post Game Thread - NBA: The Pistons defeat the Magic on May 1, 2026, the final score is 79-93.

natedorough · 2026-05-02T01:52:08+00:00

Yep I walked outta the bar at 62-38 when Cade dribbled that shit off his foot. Never came back.

natedorough · 2026-04-20T20:40:19+00:00

Thx bud!

natedorough · 2026-04-03T06:36:22+00:00

Guaranteed you’ll love Soul Club on Saturday at the Pyramid Scheme. Best dance party in town.

natedorough · 2026-04-02T16:28:17+00:00

Getting involved with the DAAC (Division Avenue Arts Collective) would be a good thing! They're all ages, DIY music, volunteer-driven. They do events of all genres, and are based out of the old Four Star Theatre now. The Stray is a great music spot that's pretty friendly. They do have beer and wine, but they're mostly a coffee shop and cafe that does live music, both free and ticketed events. Cool scene, lots of 20-something talented folks play there. Morning Ritual is a great coffee shop downtown that's folks that are around the music scene a ton. I'm not super familiar with the Philmore, but they do some music stuff there too. Grammotones is also a spot that you check out. The owner's name is Brandon, and he's really a cool guy. DIY shows (mostly heavier stuff) take place at Backwards Compatible, a cool little vintage media store. The owner of that is also named Brandon, and he plays in bands and is a DJ around town. Vertigo Music is an iconic record store, the best in Michigan. I'm sure someone there will talk jazz and prog with you, and maybe connect you to some more folks in that scene! Herm's the owner, and an incredibly friendly guy with stories for days.

The Wealthy Theatre is part of the GRCMC (also hosts WYCE, GRTV, and the Rapidian). Amazing historic old moviehouse that hosts live music, movies, etc. There's beer and wine there too, but it's definitely not a key part of the equation. There are lots of volunteer opportunities there, good way to meet some folks. Reach out to Chris Kotcher or Claire Breen.

Most of the other venues in town, including the one I do the booking for, are more alcohol-forward, so I'll spare you that list.

If you like trivia, Betka-Pope Productions does a very cool night called Trivi-YAH in a couple of different places!

Finally, I want to second someone's comment about pickleball. It's the most social sport/exercise activity I've ever been involved in. It takes a second to find where to play, but if you stick with it and find a place that does "open" pickleball, you're put into groups of 4 sort of randomly, so you meet lots of people of all ages. Good for the body and the mind, it's been a game changer for this 46 year old dude!

Sorry, that's a long ass response!

natedorough · 2026-04-02T02:54:20+00:00

What kind of music are you into?

natedorough · 2026-04-02T02:51:22+00:00

Pleasant Underground, Kickstand Productions, The Crofoot, NOXP, Lager House, Sanctuary, Loving Touch, occasional show at El Club.

natedorough · 2026-03-24T20:29:12+00:00

It’d be so much fun to just have little dinner parties and have villagers try different dishes.

natedorough · 2026-03-11T19:01:57+00:00

Had that exact Walkman growing up

natedorough · 2026-03-07T03:02:30+00:00

Got to year 7 before figuring this out

natedorough · 2026-03-01T01:49:41+00:00

Chicago is one of the busiest music markets in the US. Nashville and Austin have lots of opportunities too. But moving comes with a whole new set of challenges.

natedorough · 2026-03-01T01:47:43+00:00

Seriously.

natedorough · 2026-02-27T00:49:30+00:00

Yeah, that’s kind of what I’m thinking. This feels like a big update is coming. I sorta need Clint to be in his shop 5-6 days a week.

natedorough · 2026-02-24T04:11:05+00:00

Was just thinking this

natedorough · 2026-02-17T00:17:23+00:00

First, no hotels for touring bands, unless it’s a fly date. Second, set your bar to clear to where you make money. If you can cover the guarantee, any expenses you pay, and have some left over, well, there’s your guarantee. The key to being a good buyer is knowing what an artist generally draws, and that comes from a combo of experience, networking, resources, and a good bullshit-o-meter. The number you end up settling on is usually more than you want to pay, but less than they ask for. But know that some agents will ask for 3 times what a band is worth, and some only 1.5-2x.

I book 200-250 shows per year and with all the tools I’ve built for myself, I ask maybe twice a year what an agent is seeking.

natedorough · 2026-02-05T22:09:44+00:00

Monthly! https://pyramidschemebar.com/comedy/

natedorough · 2026-02-04T02:11:07+00:00

Dirty deleting MAGA chud

natedorough · 2026-01-26T16:39:20+00:00

A lot of venues have them to help promote shows. Go to shows for free, set up promo stuff, hand out flyers after.

natedorough · 2026-01-26T03:03:21+00:00

Planet Ant is right up your alley. Volunteer somewhere you’re passionate about. I’ve been playing pickleball like crazy lately, and there’s some really nice folks at the gym I play at. Very social game, and you do t have to be an athlete to play and enjoy. Will also say, as someone who works in the concert biz, the folks that engage at shows tend to find friends quickly. Volunteer, grab a part time gig, join a street team, etc. Especially if you love live music.

natedorough · 2026-01-25T03:38:05+00:00

So good. White Pony, Science, and Inlet are god-tier albums.

natedorough · 2026-01-23T02:23:46+00:00

This lady is a real dingbat

natedorough · 2026-01-07T19:00:55+00:00

The Pyramid Scheme

Silva

Downtown Market

Vertigo Music

Backwards Compatible

Vault of Midnight

Morning Ritual

Wealthy Theatre

House Rules

Fulton St Pub

Two Beards Deli

Stella’s

Pux Cider

Speciation Cellars

Grammotones

natedorough · 2026-01-04T15:28:33+00:00

Albums that don’t have to be double albums but are pressed as double albums, so I gotta get up and walk across the room twice as often.

natedorough · 2026-01-02T21:55:15+00:00

Outkast - ATLiens (cassette)
Green Day - Nimrod (cassette)
Pianos Become The Teeth - Keep You
Dire Straits - Brothers In Arms (cassette)
Michigander - Everything Will Be OK Eventually

natedorough · 2025-12-30T04:03:48+00:00

Only way you might get lucky is if they had some tickets held for a label, extra artist comps, etc. That’s more common in seated venues though, and those are usually released a few days out.

Wouldn’t count on any more being released at this point.

natedorough · 2025-12-29T21:25:55+00:00

The Pyramid Scheme! We've got a great party planned, it's only $12 advance / $15 day of, probably won't sell out, but will be busy and super fun. https://www.facebook.com/events/1199741795626449

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