The Pig Has The Blues

On Sunday, October 17 and 24 at 10 pm, the Blind Pig will present the Ann Arbor "Bluestage," a celebration of music performed by local musicians who love to play the blues. The house band, the Terraplanes, will set the tempo for the evening and invite guest musicians to join them in a variety of performance combinations. All musicians are welcome and are admitted free if they sign up at the door to play.

The Ann Arbor area has a thriving Blues community that has been overlooked by the media spotlight. Previous Sunday night open stages have provided a beacon for performers, introducing them to the audience and to those who have viewed "Blues Tonight on A2 Community Access TV.

A host of local all-stars, including members of the Urbations, the Kingpins, Scott Morgan Band, Jeannie and the Dreams, Big Dave & The Ultrasonics, and Drivin' Sideways (just to name a few), as well as members of Detroit's blues scene, have attended and enjoyed the opportunity to perform in a different atmosphere.

"Bluestage" invites the public to come down and check out a rockin', soulful evening of Blues oriented music that will please a variety of musical tastes. The dance floor is open, and the Terraplanes for one will test your ability to wear a "hole in your sole."

- By Jerry Mack