always liked the Blind Pig. Simple theme. Berry said it's the music at the Blind Pig that keeps customers coming back. Episode 28 is all about the Blind Pig and what happened last time it was sold. That’s would be good news for Ann Arborite Melissa Landry, a frequent Pig-goer. For the latest breaking news and updates in Ann Arbor and the surrounding area, see. Never the Pig. Blind Pig New Year Pop Up Shop None of the items shown below are available for sale anywhere else, so take advantage and place your order today! The ad made its debut on Sunday, October 18, … Edit. aww, i'll always have fond memories of this place. Aw man, bummed I missed DMB! The Pig’s not fancy, and that’s fine — in fact, some say the funkiness is part of the charm. I moved back for grad school in 2009. 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. Blind pig may also refer to: . The club was opened by two University of Michigan seniors, Tom Isaia and Jerry Delgiudice, in 1971, according to a chronology posted on its Web page. We drop the hammer," Berry said). The stage is blah too. Copyright 2010–2019 Damn Arbor. featured heavily in my early adult life in Ann Arbor. As far as the U-M goes, “we only need 400 (students) to wander down here for a show to sell out.” In the battle between Ann Arbor and Detroit for student business, Ann Arbor tends to win most of the time, Berry added. History. Rick's got Phish, too. One.Be.Lo performs at the Blind Pig on Wednesday. “It’s an outlet for all kinds of music,” she said. 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. “People come here because of who's on the stage more than because it's the world- famous Blind Pig,” he explained. sad to see it go. Check out upcoming events at the Blind Pig - Ann Arbor's legendary live music club. 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. 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. The bar and main seating area are up front, close to First Street, and the dance floor and stage are at the back. Naturally, we spent a great deal of time at the 8 Ball and Pig and have a lot of fond memories there. October 3, 1989 Blind Pig, Ann Arbor, MI. When it comes to live music venues, few will tough it out through five decades. 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… For Andrew Christopoulous of Grand Rapids, who drives over the club about once a month, the size of the Blind Pig is just right. Blind Pig is a phenomenon in the Ann Arbor area, and in fact in the entire area of southeast Michigan. We facilitate and strengthen the ongoing relationship between the artist and their fans. 208 South First Street Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Mirrors make the club look bigger, red plush carpeting on some of the walls probably improve the acoustics. Chakro: It's not closing... this is just a story about the club itself. The Blind Pig A2, Ann Arbor, Michigan. It was a blow to see the building was up for sale back in February. Press ... Sign Up. The Blind Pig, 208 South 1st Street, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States 7349968555 . ! The money allowed Malcoun to become an angel investor, as well as co-found Cahoots, a co-working tech hub in Ann Arbor. or. R.E.M. Fortunately, Rich Retyi's got a great Ann Arbor Stories for us. The Blind Pig represents the old form with new content - wine and grogs, no super-firewater. It’s a more mature way to dance,” she said. A blog about life, Ann Arbor, and life in Ann Arbor. Neon signs advertise various brands of beer, and framed drawings of musicians line the space above the bar. And whatever happened to those guys? The label is now based in San Francisco. I lived in a house on 3rd at Liberty with several of the other Damn Arbor founders. We can adjust to ups and downs mainly because of our size.”. A2 history! Create New Account. DelGiudice started the stil… When it opened, the Blind Pig was a café by day and a club by night, featuring blues music performed by some of the greats, including Koko Tayler, Boogie Woogie Red, Hound Dog Taylor and Roosevelt Sykes. #citizenzero #rockclub #musichistory #blindpig #annarbor #michiganmusic #venue #concert #livemusic Accessibility Help. We're just a vessel. The Blind Pig A2, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Log In. 22K likes. 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. 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. He also remembers punk band Circle Jerks’ near-destruction of the Pig in the early ‘80s. I love DMB!! The pair purchased an abandoned furniture store and named it Blind Pig after a slang term for police officers that had been bribed by speakeasy proprietors during ‘20s prohibition. This is one of the few places that can accommodate a crowd of 100-200 people that actually want to dance,” he said. Martin Bandyke is the 6-10am morning drive host at Ann Arbor’s 107one, WQKL-FM. As great an improvement as it is, a Blind Pig without cigarette smoke just doesn’t seem the same, somehow. It is merely the result of bringing in what the people want to see for see for a very long time.”. Conversely, when the local scene is sparse, we can usually fill in the gaps with a billion tours available to us. 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. The Blind Pig opened in 1971. 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. 3,428 Followers, 248 Following, 250 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from The Blind Pig A2 (@blindpig_annarbor) But Ann Arbor just keeps on trucking. As far as the decor goes, it's pretty typical, and definitely old-school. The Ark - Ann Arbor. A little Damn Arbor history for you, gentle reader. : ). Safe too. Can't wait to see you live again, hopefully soon! “I think that's true for every room in the country. Rich Retyi, DelGiudice is spelled with the i before the u, so you've pronounced it incorrectly. 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. 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. “I like it that it’s kind of grungy. “Nirvana's tour stop at the Pig went so well (singer) Kurt Cobain declared us his favorite venue on the planet. The Pig’s not fancy, and that’s fine — in fact, some say the funkiness is part of the charm. Setlist: School • School • Scoff • Love Buzz • Floyd The Barber • Dive • Polly • Big Cheese • About A Girl • Spank Thru • Token Eastern Song • Negative Creep • Blew In 2017, Malcoun joined a group of investors to purchase the Blind Pig … was at Joe's for sure. “For Ann Arbor, it’s a good venue to have. 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. On a personal note, the Bang! I saw Boogie Woogie Red, Koko Taylor,Luther Allison, Keb Mo, Flock of Seagulls, and many more. The Blind Pig, Ann Arbor's historic music club located downtown! “For a small venue the sound is pretty good, and they have good prices on drinks, which is important,” added Ruby Hurliman, from the downriver Detroit area. I’m very proud to be a part of that. 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. 1 year ago at the Blind Pig in Ann Arbor. We are grad students, townies, and derelicts. Many memories. Create New Account. They also built an additional bar, the cozy 8 Ball Saloon, downstairs. ** Ann Arbor’s venerable Blind Pig is a place with plenty of history, probably because it’s been around long enough to see it happen, and maybe even stir up a little notoriety 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 … Okay, who else besides me remembers seeing the Chickasaw Mudd Puppies at the Pig in around 1991? 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). 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. History Comments Share. The legendary status of the room is a byproduct of that. 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. The Blind Pig, Ann Arbor's historic music club located downtown! 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