Okay, who else besides me remembers seeing the Chickasaw Mudd Puppies at the Pig in around 1991? I moved back for grad school in 2009. Saint Andrew's Hall. The Blind Pig: Ann Arbor, MI: Apr 12, 2018 The Dirty Notion / J. Navarro & The Traitors / The Slackers: The Blind Pig: Ann Arbor, MI: Mar 23, 2018 Electric Six: The Blind Pig: Ann Arbor, MI: Jan 20, 2018 Adventures With Vultures / Brother Elsey / Great Expectations / Honey Monsoon: The Blind Pig: Ann Arbor… The Ark - Ann Arbor. Simple theme. Neon signs advertise various brands of beer, and framed drawings of musicians line the space above the bar. The 8 Ball Saloon is open 7 Days a Week @ 3pm. I lived in a house on 3rd at Liberty with several of the other Damn Arbor founders. The Blind Pig opened in 1971. Forgot account? Not Now. Many memories. But I really enjoyed the show, being so close to talent is so special wow. Taylor Michaels gets a wristband from Aaron Roy at the entrance to the Blind Pig. Powered by, The history of the Blind Pig on Ann Arbor Stories. One in an occasional series of feature articles on local music venues. I don't recall REM ever playing at the Blind Pig, although I DO recall them playing at Joe's Star Lounge on Main Street. 22K likes. As great an improvement as it is, a Blind Pig without cigarette smoke just doesn’t seem the same, somehow. See more of The Blind Pig A2 on Facebook. Copyright 2010–2019 Damn Arbor. always liked the Blind Pig. The Blind Pig, 208 South 1st Street, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States 7349968555 Sections of this page. The legendary status of the room is a byproduct of that. ! #OnThisDay January 5th, 2013 @citizenzero played the Blind Pig! History Comments Share. The Blind Pig, Ann Arbor's historic music club located downtown! As far as the decor goes, it's pretty typical, and definitely old-school. Jump to. With news that the Blind Pig/8-Ball and their liquor license are up for sale, I can think of no better time than to dive into the history of the establishment. DelGiudice started the stil… The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of MLive Media Group, You are viewing this article in the AnnArbor.com archives. A little Damn Arbor history for you, gentle reader. 1 year ago at the Blind Pig in Ann Arbor. We don't look the other way. For more information on the Blind Pig, go to www.blindpigmusic.com or call 734-996-8555. aww, i'll always have fond memories of this place. We are grad students, townies, and derelicts. The Blind Pig A2, Ann Arbor, Michigan. They also built an additional bar, the cozy 8 Ball Saloon, downstairs. featured heavily in my early adult life in Ann Arbor. Rich Retyi, DelGiudice is spelled with the i before the u, so you've pronounced it incorrectly. A blind pig is a type of speakeasy.. Size is key to the Pig's success and longevity, said Berry, as is the club's proximity to the U-M. “A 400 (person) capacity allows us to survive on local music when the pickings are slim on the national touring circuit. Blind Pig - Old Form New Concept, Ann Arbor Sun, October 27, 1972 Way back last spring Ann Arbor's only true Blind Pig opened its now infamous underground speakeasy to the boogiers of the community. And whatever happened to those guys? It is merely the result of bringing in what the people want to see for see for a very long time.”. The money allowed Malcoun to become an angel investor, as well as co-found Cahoots, a co-working tech hub in Ann Arbor. Many locals who have moved on such as Brophy Dale, Al Hill, as well as Drivin' Sideways, The Jim Tate Band, and all my favorite locals. Check out upcoming events at the Blind Pig - Ann Arbor's legendary live music club. “I think that's true for every room in the country. sad to see it go. Cooney agreed, adding that the Pig is “a good place to dance without the stereotypical Necto bump-and-grind thing. I love DMB!! Chakro: It's not closing... this is just a story about the club itself. The “Blind Pig” spot — named after the club — aired Sunday, October 18th, during an NFL game and featured owner Joe Malcoun discussing how difficult it’s been for venues, bars and … The Blind Pig, Ann Arbor's historic music club located downtown! “It’s an outlet for all kinds of music,” she said. When it comes to live music venues, few will tough it out through five decades. To enter, customers must first pass muster at the door ("Fake I.D.s and underage drinking don't happen here like they do elsewhere. Tom Isaia and Jerry DelGiudice created it as a European-influenced cafe, complete with espresso/cappuccino, a unique and varied food menu, including home made soups, Italian biscotti, crostini, a full wine and beer list, and top-notch Blues entertainment. One.Be.Lo performs at the Blind Pig on Wednesday. I’m very proud to be a part of that. It's definitely worth a listen. 208 South First Street Ann Arbor, MI 48104 or. Can't wait to see you live again, hopefully soon! He also remembers punk band Circle Jerks’ near-destruction of the Pig in the early ‘80s. The Blind Pig A2, Ann Arbor, Michigan. A2 history! It’s a more mature way to dance,” she said. 3,428 Followers, 248 Following, 250 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from The Blind Pig A2 (@blindpig_annarbor) The 8 Ball is down a flight of stairs to the basement. See more of The Blind Pig A2 on Facebook. Jason Berry, who handles booking for the club, remembers the 1989 Nirvana show, as well as another act that just about destroyed the place. Blind Pig (bar in Ann Arbor) pro-Biden ad airing during NFL games Posted by PsychTiger on 10/18/20 at 1:24 pm 81 4 Owner blaming Trump for loss of business due to COVID shutdowns, claiming Joe Dementia would handle coronavirus and allow reopening. Fortunately, Rich Retyi's got a great Ann Arbor Stories for us. Roger LeLievre is a free-lance writer who covers music for AnnArbor.com. This is one of the few places that can accommodate a crowd of 100-200 people that actually want to dance,” he said. FILL THE HORN!! Mirrors make the club look bigger, red plush carpeting on some of the walls probably improve the acoustics. The Pig gives the impression of being solid and familiar, like it’s been around for a while and has no plans to go anyplace else soon. Martin Bandyke is the 6-10am morning drive host at Ann Arbor’s 107one, WQKL-FM. Saw Dave Mathews Band play there back in like 92 or 93, if i remember correct, before that became the huge success that they are now. Create New Account. Accessibility Help. In 1981, a local couple, Roy and Betty Goffett, bought and then expanded the business by purchasing an adjacent building and bringing the stage from the basement to the upper level. Press ... Sign Up. The Blind Pig A2, Ann Arbor, Michigan. It was a blow to see the building was up for sale back in February. The ad made its debut on Sunday, October 18, … **NOTE: The Deluxe Cuff Knit Caps are custom made and any orders containing this item will not ship until late February or early March 2021. That’s would be good news for Ann Arborite Melissa Landry, a frequent Pig-goer. I almost referred to us as the "Original Peaches" but decide against it. Most people don't know this, but we started this website back in 2010 when all of the original contributors were living together in a rental on 3rd at Liberty. A blog about life, Ann Arbor, and life in Ann Arbor. So while the raid of a blind pig did have something to do with sparking the Detroit riots, it would be a stretch to say that the Ann Arbor nightclub was named after that raid. The Blind Pig, 208 South 1st Street, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States 7349968555 . Rick's got Phish, too. History. Ann Arbor Institutions: We Brought Back All the Shirts Seth November 27th, 2020 at 12:50 PM A lot of our favorite places in Ann Arbor were hurting with the pandemic and no football traffic, so we partnered this fall with Underground Printing to do a t-shirt a week for the places we love. Never the Pig. 22K likes. Michigan, as of Saturday, had 144,897 confirmed cases of the coronavirus, 7,010 of which have resulted in death. If you have fond memories of the 8 Ball and Pig, then you have to listen to this episode of Ann Arbor Stories. Blind Pig was formed in 1977 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, by Jerry Del Giudice, owner of the Blind Pig Cafe, and his friend Edward Chmelewski. Naturally, we spent a great deal of time at the 8 Ball and Pig and have a lot of fond memories there. Safe too. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy, © 2013 MLive Media Group All rights reserved (About Us). “People come here because of who's on the stage more than because it's the world- famous Blind Pig,” he explained. We can adjust to ups and downs mainly because of our size.”. ** Live Music Venue. The Pig’s not fancy, and that’s fine — in fact, some say the funkiness is part of the charm. The larger room soon became a destination for local acts and touring bands such as Joan Baez, Bo Diddley, George Thorogood, REM, 10,000 Maniacs, Sonic Youth, Soul Asylum, Soundgarden, Smashing Pumpkins, Pearl Jam and even Nirvana. 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