Hi gang!
I hope everyone had a very Happy Thanksgiving! I ate more than I should have, so I’m writing this while running around the block! :c)
It’s been a while since I’ve written, so lots of new things are happening! Following the success of our initial performance on November 19, Shady Drive will begin appearing regularly at Irish Kevin’s in Lakewood. Thanks to all of you who came out and helped make it a great evening! In addition to Irish Kevin’s, we appear regularly at The Fairview Tavern, Doc & Louie’s, Parma Tavern, The Mad Cactus and The Lamplighter.
Don’t miss our upcoming debut performance at Harpo’s in Brookpark on December 17! Harpo’s is a great place to hear live music and enjoy a night out with friends, so mark this one on your calendar now!
I really enjoy attending the various musician’s jam nights around town at the Sly Fox, Parkview and Brothers to name a few. As a result, I’ve had the opportunity to meet and work with some of Cleveland’s finest musicians. So, when I got the chance to work with Sam Romano (My Three Sons), Mike Wypasek (TCB, Mercury Rising) and Tony Camerato (Band of Brothers, Entourage) to host a couple new jam nights, I was all over it! “The List” can be found at the Loco Leprechaun on Monday evenings at 8:30pm and at Bullfrog’s on Tuesday nights at 7pm. The List plays an hour set to get things rolling, then it’s YOUR turn to get onstage and jam with some of Cleveland’s best! Bring your sticks, picks, axes and saxes and let’s jam! If you sing, play guitar, drums, bass, keys, horn or even the glockenspiel, we’d be glad to have you onstage! A full backline of PA, bass and guitar amps and Sonor drums are provided. These jam nights are just pure, unadulterated fun and a great way to network and meet other musicians in the area. C’mon out and sit in with us!
Here’s what’s on my calendar for the remainder of this year:
November 26 – The Lamplighter (Shady Drive) – 9:30pm
November 29 – Loco Leprechaun Jam Night (The List ) – 8:30pm
November 30 – Bullfrog’s Jam Night (The List) – 7pm
December 3 – Loco Leprechaun (Shady Drive) – 9pm
December 6 – Loco Leprechaun Jam Night (The List ) – 8:30pm
December 7 – Bullfrog’s Jam Night (The List) – 7pm
December 10 – The Fairview Tavern (Shady Drive) – 9:30pm
December 13 – Loco Leprechaun Jam Night (The List ) – 8:30pm
December 14 – Bullfrog’s Jam Night (The List) – 7pm
December 16 – Private Event (Shady Drive)
December 17 – Harpo’s (Shady Drive) – 9pm
December 18 – Private Event (Shady Drive)
December 20 – Loco Leprechaun Jam Night (The List ) – 8:30pm
December 21 – Bullfrog’s Jam Night (The List) – 7pm
December 27 – Loco Leprechaun Jam Night (The List ) – 8:30pm
December 28- Bullfrog’s Jam Night (The List) – 7pm
That’s all for now! We’ll talk soon…
Mike