Hi gang!
Lots of news this week! Tuesday’s Cleveland Music Club Jam Night at Doc and Louie’s was a fun night with co-hosts Drew Doman and Uncle Steve Smith. Thanks go out to Hayden Frosti, Jay Smith, Bob Laeng, John Kerver, Angelo Ciu, Nate Mysza, Dave Ziggy Deitke, Ronny B, Blake Kniola, Rob Hill, John Powell, Dan Elliott, Mike Cottom, Greg Kern, Carl DeScott, Taylor Lamborn and Dave on Sax for sharing their musical talents with us. It was great to see Tony, Mike H., Katyana, Lisa, Pat, Lenna, Steven, Vern, Joe, John B., Jimmy, Marilyn, and the rest of Doc’s music loving patrons. Thanks also to Guitar Center of N. Olmsted for supplying the prizes and to Lenna Pauley for donating tickets for the Multi Breed Rescue event. Big thanks to Doc and Tracy for all of their hard work and support!
Next it was Wednesday and time for Cleveland Music Club’s monthly “stuffed crust” show at the Fairview Tavern. We had a blast and hope you did too! We’re back there on December 12 from 8-11pm. :c)
On Friday, Shady Drive headed to The Mad Cactus to party down with Kelly and Tischa behind the bar, Charlie and Pat, Jen, Ray, Ron, Janet and the Cactus gang. What a great night! See you all back there soon :c)
Next, Saturday found me with G.S. Harper, Chris Hanna and Kevin Fancher as Cleveland Music Club appeared at the Fairview Tavern. It was great to see Al, Thor, Danielle, Rob, Lenna and Mark! Extremely fun night! :c)
Coming up this week, Cleveland Music Club Jam Night at Doc and Louie’s (24280 Lorain Rd., North Olmsted, 7pm – 11pm) will feature co-hosts ‘Furious’ George Hartwig and Gary ‘G-Rock’ Stulak, as well as Doc’s delicious burgers (w/fries) for $4.95 and $3 margaritas until 9pm. There’s also plenty of parking and no shortage of fun, so come out and get your jam on with us! :c)
On Friday, Shady Drive heads back to 42 Eighty Food and Drink (4280 Shenandoah Pkwy., Brunswick, 9:30pm – 1:30am) to rock the house with your favorite rock and blues hits. The food is awesome, the drinks are cold, and there’s a big dance floor just waiting for you, so make plans now to join us!
Then on Saturday, Shady Drive is joined by Tony Koussa Jr. on keys and the fabulous North Coast Horns at Doc and Louie’s (24280 Lorain Rd., North Olmsted, 8:30pm – 12:30am) for what should prove to be an amazing night. Come on down to Doc’s and help us fill the dance floor! :c)
For you Medina County musicians and music lovers, mark January 13 on your calendars, for that’s the night that Cleveland Music Club will begin hosting a Musicians’ Jam Night at 42 Eighty Food and Drink on Sunday nights from 7pm – 11pm. Full PA lights and backline are provided. just bring your guitars and sticks and sign up to jam! :c)
I’d like to extend a thank you to Fred Beato (Beato Bags) and Jeff Kelly (Kelly SHU – Kick Drum Microphone Mounting System) for inviting me aboard as an endorser for their product lines. I’m very excited about working with both companies!
That’s all for this week. We’ll talk soon…
Mike :c)