Hi gang!
Last week started off with the Cleveland Music Club Jam at Doc and Louie’s on Tuesday night. Thanks to Doc & Tracy, guest hosts G.S. Harper and Erol Sommer, Hayden Frosti, Bob Laeng, Jay Smith, John Kerver, Frankie Aron, Craig Hawkens, Luke Pernici, Alex Strekal, Wally Marflak, Clayton Higgins, Pete Vardous, Katyana Speckman, Mark Trigalet, Charlita, Louis Johnson, Blake Kniola, John Powell, Greg Kern, Hari, Carol Dieball, Dan Elliott, Greg Lapsevich, Ed Santos, Dylan, Cindy, Sammy, Bob, Jimmy, Jason, Amanda, Lisa, Ron, Eileen, Dale, Uncle Peanuts, the Dancing Marilyns and the rest of Doc’s music loving patrons! Thanks also to the night’s sponsor, Sonor Drums. Congrats to prize winners Greg Kern (pedal), Jay Smith (coffee mug), Hayden Frosti (t-shirt) and Dan Elliott (t-shirt)
On Wednesday, Shady Drive was on the road, appearing in Newbury at the Zeppe’s Tavern bike night. The weather was perfect and we had a great time partying with the Zeppe’s gang. Special thanks to Bob and Joanne for stopping by! It was really good to see you both. :c) Thanks also to Joe and Clarissa for having us. We’re back there on January 5, so plan to stop by!
Thursday night found me in the studio as Dana Clarke’s guest on “A Healthy Cleveland”. Dana and I talked quite a lot about the Cleveland Music Club concept, the jam night and also about the lifestyle/diet changes that Erika and I have recently undergone. In addition to the interview, fellow Cleveland Music Club members G.S. Harper and Kevin Fancher joined me in the studio (Thanks guys!) for a few acoustic tunes. It was a great experience and Dana and the crew were absolutely rockin’. We had a remarkably fun time. Thanks Dana for having us on the show!
On Friday, Shady Drive returned to the Parma Tavern to kick the weekend off with the Tavern crowd. Thanks to Marty, Mari, Chris, Wally, Chris, Daryl and Kathy for stopping by to party with us!
Coming up this week…
Tuesday brings another edition of the Cleveland Music Club Jam Night at Doc and Louie’s (24280 Lorain Rd., North Olmsted, 7pm – 11pm). This week’s guest hosts are Dwayne Dickman and Tony Camerato and the evening is sponsored by Forcefield Entertainment. Doc features his yummy burgers with fries for $4.95. Margaritas are $3 until 9pm. It’s the most fun you can have on a Tuesday night, so bring your instrument of choice and come jam with us! :c)
On Wednesday, Shady Drive will back up the Soul Men as they perform at Wade Oval Wednesdays (10820 East Boulevard, Cleveland, 6pm – 9pm). This show will wind up the year at Wade Oval. The Soul Men are ALWAYS a blast, so don’t miss this one!
Friday finds Shady Drive on the road again, this time in Mantua at The Deck (11697 Route 44, Mantua, 9pm – Midnight). This is our first time at The Deck so come on out and help us rock the house!!
That’s all for this week! We’ll talk soon…
Mike :c)