The Pyramid Scheme

09/06/2026

TONIGHT: Big ol' rock show on deck, as DoomBlade celebrates the release of their new EP, with Izzy Reign, Broken Like Me, and Stevie Reidz! Tickets are still available. If you're still holding onto physical tickets for the Dead Eyes show that was originally on this date, it's valid at the door, or you can turn it in for a refund at the front bar. If you bought Dead Eyes tickets from Doomblade, see them at their merch table for a choice of a copy of their new EP or $5.00 cash back.

⏰ all ages | doors 7pm
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🍺 front bar opens at 4pm

09/05/2026

1 month from today, Italian doom purveyors MESSA will be here, with Mothertomb, Rip VanRipper, Aksumite, and A Rotten Bit. Grab tickets now!

⏰ 10.5.2026 | all ages | 7pm
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09/05/2026

TONIGHT: Ben Quad and Macseal bring their co-headline tour to the Scheme, with support from Aren't We Amphibians and Potionseller! Tickets are still available, get to the gig!

⏰ all ages | doors 6:30pm
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🍺 front bar opens at 1pm

09/04/2026

Come celebrate the life of our buddy Aaron Schaut next week with a free show with Hayley and the Crushers, Dynaflo, and DJ Silvahalo! Music starts at 7:30pm!

09/04/2026

We're on Substack, and in today's post, I'm giving you the lowdown on how the Metal and Pinball Tent at the Ionia Freak Fair came together!

To start, at least for me, a sinus infection...

09/04/2026

Consider this your one month warning! On October 4, the Dumpster Demons Tour stops in Grand Rapids with Candi Carpenter, Moselle, McWeakerton, and Violet Scum! Tickets are still available, get yours today!

⏰ 10.4.2026 | all ages | 7pm
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09/04/2026

After a monster weekend as master of ceremonies at Billy Strings' Ionia Freak Fair, Huggy Bear himself rambles on with a new show on October 7. Join Mark Lavengood & Friends and The Travelures for an evening of bluegrass, folk, Americana, and the best freaking hugs. Tickets are on sale now.

⏰ 10.7.2026 | all ages | 7pm
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09/04/2026

The new Bear Ghost record, Tiny Hitman, dropped today! Check it out where you listen to music, and then see them live at the Scheme on September 17 with Sarah and the Safe Word and Spaceman Bob!

⏰ 9.17.2026 | all ages | 6pm
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09/04/2026

TONIGHT: King Ink's new album, For My Friends, is available now, and you can celebrate by joining us at the Scheme tonight for an album release show, with Feeding Grizzlies, Midwest Skies, and beachglass! Tickets remain available.

⏰ all ages | doors 7pm
🎟️ pyramidschemebar.com
🍺 front bar opens at 4pm