Jan 20, 2017
It’s back! The historic live music venue of the
mid-seventies, Vegetable Buddies, which featured legendary acts
such as Canned Heat and Muddy Waters has been brought back to
downtown South Bend, IN.
New owner, Jeff Harrison, wanted to pay homage to those great acts
that once graced VB’s stage and bring in some of the best blues and
rock bands of today.
The pigs had the pleasure of sitting down with Jeff, as well as
VB’s mixologist, Steve Alger, and bar manager, Maggie Czech
to hear more about this classic venue’s history and all the new
things in store for the future.
Co-hosting on tonight’s episode is our brother from another, Mr.
Warren Kluck of The Jason Lee and Kluck Show on 103.9 The Bear, as
well as, Here’s your Freakin’ Podcast.
VB’s didn’t just bring back great live music, but they are
providing some tasty, unique, Cajun inspired cuisine from chef
Jeffrey Nawrot and prohibition cocktails thanks to Maggie and
Steve, along with some of the finest whiskey and craft beer
around.
Things get nostalgic on this episode as we got a little loopy and
discussed some of our most memorable concerts, Warren’s nightmare
in the octagon, and how MC Hammer made one of Warren’s greatest
Xmas memories while parachute pants made one of Dougy Fresh’s worst
birthdays ever.
While talking about some of the many upcoming acts coming to
VB’s in 2017, we spoke about the possibility of Savoy Brown taking
the stage, and before this show was released, it became a
reality.
The legendary Kim Simmons and Savoy Brown will be here on February
28th. Be sure to get tickets now before they are
gone. (http://www.etix.com/ticket/v/11772/vegetable-buddies)
For a list of all the great live music coming soon go to:
http://buddiesdtsb.com/
Lots of shout outs tonight including: Bare Hand Brewery; New
Holland Brewing Co.; Indiana Whiskey Company (be sure to come see
the Pigs here on Feb. 18th); Perrin Brewing Company; Arcadian
Ales; Davey Knowles; Kofi Baker; Rich Hardesty; Desmond Jones;
Monon Beverage Brokers; Evil Czech Brewery and Public House; and
Founders Brewing Co.
We had too much fun to only spend an hour with our friends at
Vegetable Buddies, so tune into tonight’s part one of two fun
episodes.
Cheers!