Hi gang!
We began last week with Tuesday’s Cleveland Music Club Jam Night at Doc and Louie’s. Many thanks to Dan Elliott, Greg Kern, Ronny B., Justin Melcarek, John Powell, Carol Dieball, Carl E. De Scott, Dave “Ziggy” Deitke, T.J. Plechaty, Bob Laeng, Jay Smith, Todd Allen, John Kerver, Hayden Frosti, Luke Pernici, Charlie Adams, Wally Marflak, Steve Raz, Louis Johnson, Jay Smith, Charlie Adams, Adelle Marie, Mark Trigalette , Katyana Speckman, Frances O’Daniel and the official piper of CMC Jam, Kevin Palm! Thanks also to Barb, Lisa, Bob, Greg, Jim B., Mari and Marty W., Susan, Tommy, Jason, Joe D., Steven, Steve, Barb, the Dancing Marilyns and all of Doc’s music loving patrons for their continued support of local live music. Big thanks to Guitar Center of North Olmsted for sponsoring and congrats to prize winners Mark Trigalette (sticks), Bob Laeng (strings), Todd Allen (strings) and Frances O’Daniel (sticks) Thanks to guest hosts Drew Doman and Steve Smith, and to Tracy and Doc for all of their hard work.
On Friday night I headed to The Mad Cactus and a fill-in gig with the King Bees. Thanks to Mike, Brant, Sammy, Scott and Reggie for a great gig! Thanks also to Cheri, Ray, Steve, Jen, Jon, Kevin, Bob and everyone who stopped out. It was definitely a fun night!
Saturday found me back with Shady Drive for our monthly appearance at the Fairview Tavern. We had a great time! It was great to see Mary, Bob and Connie as well as the Tavern gang. :c)
Coming up this week…on Tuesday the Cleveland Music Club Jam Night and Doc and Louie’s (24280 Lorain Rd., North Olmsted, 7pm – 11pm) will celebrate our 1-year anniversary! Guest hosts are G.S. Harper and Kevin Fancher, but many other guest hosts are expected to be in attendance as well. All of our sponsors (Sonor Drums, Guitar Center, Dirty Town Guitar and Amps and Forcefield Entertainment) will be represented so there will be prizes galore for our jammers and also a special drawing for our host crew! Doc’s ½ pound burgers are just $4.95 (w/fries) and margaritas are $3 until 9pm. There’s plenty of parking in Doc’s front and rear lots, O’Reilly’s rear lot and their front lot after they close at 9pm. Come help us celebrate our first year! :c)
Then on Wednesday, join G.S. Harper, Kevin Fancher and me at the Fairview Tavern (21867 Lorain Rd., Fairview Park, 8pm – 11pm) for the monthly Cleveland Music Club show. Come out and join us for dinner and drinks while we play all your favorite classic rock, blues and country hits, with extra ‘cheese’!
This Friday at 6pm, Shady Drive returns to Mapleside Farms (294 Pearl Rd., Brunswick, 6pm – 9:30pm) to appear in Mapleside’s Concerts over the Valley series for the second straight year. As a special treat, the North Coast Horns will join us for the second set, so bring your blankets and lawn chairs and get ready for a rockin’ good time!
On Saturday Shady Drive returns to the Lampliter Lounge (6339 Olde York Rd., Parma Heights) to rock the night away with our good friend Blake Kniola filling in for Kevin on bass. The staff and patrons there are awesome and love to party down and dance, so come join us! Be sure to bring your dancing shoes!
That’s it for this week! We’ll talk soon…
Mike :c)