There’s no better place for townies and students to come together for live music than the Blind Pig in Ann Arbor, MI. On Thursday, February 25th, 2022 concert-goers piled in to catch the night’s headlining band, Post Eden, alongside University of Michigan student band opening acts, Tea & Sympathy and Cherry TV.
Tea & Sympathy kicked off the show with infectious energy and tight melodies that showcased the band’s strong musicianship. Lead vocalist Molly Schwall demonstrated her dynamic ability to shine across genres, performing songs in pop, R&B, rock, and soul with an impeccable range. Bassist Emelia Piane played the iconic baseline from Thundercat’s “Them Changes” with passion and ease while guitarist Josh Moss captivated the crowd. The groove from drummer Casey Cheatham and melodies from trombonist Tommy Hudgman and keyboard player Liam Charron got the whole crowd dancing as Tea & Sympathy closed with a cover of CeeLo Green’s “F**k You” – with guest back-up singers SMTD voice majors Abby Lysinger and Juliet Freedman.
Cherry TV stole the audience’s hearts from their first note of “Sunflower” by Rex Orange County. Their indie-rock-alternative sound mirrored the likes of Hippo Campus or Bad Suns with a touch of pop. The vocal chops of lead singers Anna Agrawal and Kiran Mangrulkar were a highlight of the show and drummer Casey Cheatham, lead guitarist Max Xie, and rhythm guitarist Trevor Soranno played sharp and cohesively. The band added their own flare to hits such as, “Wish You Were Gay” by Billie Eilish and “Stacy’s Mom” by Fountain’s of Wayne.
The headliner of the night, Post Eden, brought their self-described “musical fusion” to the stage and did not disappoint. Nick Noteman shredded on lead guitar as lead vocalist and guitarist Pat Murray belted every song with his roaring, passionate voice. The sub-frequencies vibrating from bassist Abe Worth and drummer Alex Bowling shook the walls of the building until the very end of the set. The band’s sound was quintessential rock with influences from metal and punk. As the band’s first official show at a venue, Post Eden displayed their advanced musical technique and ability to captivate a packed audience at the Blind Pig.
