Hi gang!
When Tuesday’s CMC Jam at Bullfrog’s rolled around this week, I was in Chicago. Erika tells me I missed a great time! Many, many thanks to ‘Furious’ George Hartwig, Gary ‘G Rock’ Stulak and Jon ‘JD’ Darling for guest hosting! Thanks also to Dirty Town Guitar and Amps for being our long time loyal sponsor. Congrats to prize winners Greg McGill, Russell Pace and Luke Pernici. Stopping by this week to make some music for us were John Kerver, Scott Urbas, Tim Warren, Joey Samide, Jimmy Deamiches, Mike Cottom, Russell Pace, Luke Pernici, Tom King, Jason Neitenbach, Gregory McGill, Mike Cottom, Don Lydon, Aimee Bellinger, Katyana Speckman, Joan Skelly-Watts, Patricia Reiter and Jason. Thanks for the great tunes! Just hanging out and having fun were Karen, Vern, John, Ron, Effie, Lisa, Amanda, Mark, Joe S., Pamela, Aron, Nancy, Jacquie, John K., Insomniac Joe, Peanuts, the Dancing Marilyns and the rest of the ‘Frog faithful. Thanks for coming out to help support all of the talent each week!
I was back in town in plenty of time for Friday’s Shady Drive show at Bullfrog’s. It was great to see Lisa, Joe (and their posse), Jacquie, John, Hichem, Don, Tricia, Gerald, Danny, John and Ron out to party with us and kick off the weekend. We’ll head back to Bullfrog’s on March 7.
On Saturday night, Shady Drive’s appearance at The Bier Haus was a blast as always with Sue, Jen, Jeremy, Laura, Gary, Merle, Eddie (who also brought his Mom and Dad) and the rest of the gang rockin’ the ‘Haus’ with us until well after Midnight! We’re back at the Bier Haus on February 15.
Coming up this week…
The Cleveland Music Club Jam happens every Tuesday at Bullfrog’s Sports Cafe (33137 Center Ridge Rd., N. Ridgeville, 8:30 – 12:30) This week’s guest hosts are Drew Doman and ‘Uncle’ Steve Smith. Our sponsor each week is Dirty Town Guitar and Amps. Full backline (two guitar amps, bass amp, Sonor drums, Alesis QS6 keyboard and PA) is provided, so bring your favorite axe, sticks or just your party attitude and dancin’ shoes and come join the fun!
On Friday, Shady Drive will cruise out to Aces Grille (32650 Lorain Rd., North Ridgeville, 10pm – 1:30am) for our first appearance there since 2008! The food is great and so is the service. Add Shady Drive playing your favorite blues and rock tunes all night and you’ve got a party! Let’s rock! :c)
Shady Drive is off this Saturday night due to a club’s booking error, but there are plenty of bands playing around the area. Go see one (or more) and support live music in Cleveland!
That’s all for this week! We’ll talk soon…
Mike :c)