Hi gang!
Another week is in the books. The Cleveland Music Club jam night was totally off the hook last week. In addition to co-hosts Rob “Shady” Hayes and Sammy Free, joining us onstage were Jeff Sherman, Mike Binder, Drew Oxley, Luke Pernici, John Kerver, Eroc Sosinski, Blake Kniola, Rob Hill, Louis Johnson, Jon Darling, John Powell, Greg Kern, Dan Elliott, Marc Alu, Raymond Varga, Leah, Dominic Cataldo, Jaime Flores, David Holmberg, Dan Hearns, Priscilla Aldridge Zietlow, Adelle Borchetta, Daryl Svitak, Jay Smith, Hayden Frosti, Bob Laeng, and two full bands: “The Erie Cats” (Jen Glick, Dick Devries, Jack Shaarda, Scott Striffler, Rex Emmons) and “Lauren’s Boys” (Lauren Smith, Kirk Morgenstern, David Mast, Rick Chilem, Heston Biziak). Joining us to hang out were Jen, Maria Jimmy, Jason, Amanda, Eric, Cheryl, Lenna, Steven, Jim, Rich, Dale, Carol, Peanuts and the rest of Doc’s music loving patrons! Thanks to our sponsor, Guitar Center of N. Olmsted and congrats to our drawing winners: Heston Biziak, Dan Elliott and Bob Laeng, to Doc for giving us a great place to hang out week after week and to Kristen for working so hard every Tuesday.
On Friday, Shady Drive played for a packed house at The Mad Cactus and rocked the joint until well after our 1am quitting time. We had a blast partying with Teddy, Tischa and the Cactus crowd including Gary, Laura, Jen, Gordy, Jeff, Chris, Daryl, Rich, Joanne and Robin. Thanks for coming out! :c)
Saturday found Shady Drive debuting at the Riverside Pub with friends Ami, Bob, George, Eric, Cheryl, Dana and Rob. Fun times!
Coming up this week, Tuesday’s Cleveland Music Club jam night at Doc and Louie’s (24280 Lorain Rd., North Olmsted, 7-11pm) features co-hosts Dwayne Dickman and Tony Camerato and this week’s sponsor, Sonor Drums. Doc will be cookin’ up the 2 for 1 burgers while Kristen mixes the $3 margaritas! Always a good time at Doc’s on Tuesday, so grab your axe and get on down to jam with us!
On Friday, Shady Drive, joined by featured vocalist Erin Rossi, appears at the newly renovated Rock West Music and Grub Pub (30676 Detroit Rd., Westlake, 9pm – 1am). We’ll be playing all of your rock favorites by Tom Petty, Led Zeppelin, Pretenders, Adele and many more, so come join us!
Not much time to rest though, because on Saturday, Shady Drive will be up early and performing at the North Ridgeville Green Fest at South Central Park from 10am to 2pm. This will be our first outdoor gig of the year, so don’t miss it! :c)
That’s all for this week! We’ll talk soon…
Mike :c)