A Visit to Blue Llama

 It was a rainy, dreary day that we embarked on a visit to Blue Llama. As we headed out of the Detroit area toward Ann Arbor, excitement filled the air!  Along with the excitement was a bit of frustration because "bottled-up traffic" had caused a delay.   But. . . we were trying to mentally "get back on track."  

This was our first trip to Blue Llama and a birthday celebration for the guy driving the SUV.   Wow!  I'm getting ahead of myself!  What is​ the Blue Llama?  It is a jazz club in downtown Ann Arbor that presents "live" music, coupled with a non-traditional cuisine.  I say non-traditional because perusing the menu a few days earlier, did not give recognition to any of the names describing the 4-course meal we would acquire with our "Dinner and Show Reservation."  Tickets to the show had to be paid in advance.  And. . . there are no "walk-ins" my email from Blue Llama pointed out.  So, back to the trip.

A Blue Llama Entree

Arriving at Blue Llama, we were ushered to wall-side seating by a polite receptionist.  Fixating on the stage, we saw "Don Hicks and Friends" already "sounding-off" with jazz tunes that quickly got our attention.  It reminded me of a music class when Jazzist Scott Joplin was introduced to students, and they loved it at first hearing.  I love Jazz, but I also love Smooth Jazz and waited to see if the band would play a tune or two.  That did not happen.   

Prior to our visit, walking around on the website, I observed bookings well into December 2023.  A few caught my attention.

Musicians @ Blue Llama

Top Right:  Sean Dobbins - Don Hicks - Kimmie Horne - Wyatt Forham

Our  visit to Blue Llama was an enjoyable experience.  The non-traditional food was delicious! I recommend it highly.  The food staff scurried around making sure everything was in perfect order.     Also, they were extremely friendly.  However, if you are going for dinner and a show, be prepared to spend in excess of two hundred dollars (without drinks).   While this article is not written to get you to visit Blue Llama, it may be worthwhile to check it out when you are preparing for a "special occasion."
  And... it is well worth the drive.  Happy Hunting!

The Blue Llama Club