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Hi gang!

We’re back at it! Here’s what’s coming up this week…

Monday:   Due to the Cavs game, there will be no Cleveland Music Club Open Mic night at The Oriole Cafe’ this week. We’ll be back next Monday!

Friday:   Slim ‘N Shady returns to Blue Turtle Tavern (29352 Lorain Rd., N. Olmsted, 6pm). C’mon out and help us rock the house while we play your favorite classic rock and blues tunes! You can even sing along! It’s that kinda party!

Saturday:   Shady Drive heads back to John O’s at Clay’s Park (13190 Patterson St NW, North Lawrence, Ohio, 8pm)! This is our first show there this season, so you can bet it’s gonna be a PARTY!! Mr. Bill March will be filling in for Blake on bass and we’ll be rockin’ the house from 8 – 11pm so don’t miss all the fun! C’mon out and join us!

Sunday:   Shady Drive appears at Cleats Marblehead (6801 E Harbor Rd, Marblehead, 7:30pm). Their food and service are outstanding and it’s always a party with the Cleats crowd! Bring your party attitude and come join us!

As always, you can pick up a copy of Shady Drive’s CD, “Darker Shade Of Blue” at all of our live shows, on Amazon, CDBaby or iTunes! You can hear us often, along with other blues artists on WCSB FM Mondays at 9pm and on BluesMusicFan.com!

That’s all for now. We’ll talk soon…

Mike :c)

Hi gang!

Happy Mothers’ Day to all the Moms out there. :c)

Fun times this past week at the Hard Rock and Fairview Tavern! It was great to see Renee, Dana, Phil, Valerie, Rich, Tom, Karen, Al, Mary Beth, Peggy, Marilyn, John, Katy, John, Manda, Jason,  Carrie, Keith, L.J., Laura, Gerald and Pat!

Coming up this week…

Monday:   Cleveland Music Club Open Mic night at The Oriole Cafe’ (294 N. Rocky Dr., Berea, 7-10pm)! This week, Sam Romano joins me as guest host! We’ll provide the PA and a short host set, the rest is up to you! Come join us and show off your acoustic/vocal chops or just hang out and enjoy the music, great food and frosty cold drinks!

Shady Drive is off this week, but next week we’re back at it again. We’ve got some exciting new things happening this year, so stay tuned!

As always, you can pick up a copy of Shady Drive’s CD, “Darker Shade Of Blue” at all of our live shows, on Amazon, CDBaby or iTunes! You can hear us often, along with other blues artists on WCSB FM Mondays at 9pm and on BluesMusicFan.com!

That’s all for now. We’ll talk soon…

Mike :c)

Hi gang!

It was nice to have a weekend off, but it’s time to get back to work!

Coming up this week…

Monday:   Cleveland Music Club Open Mic night at The Oriole Cafe’ (294 N. Rocky Dr., Berea, 7-10pm)! This week, Sam Romano joins me as guest host! We’ll provide the PA and a short host set, the rest is up to you! Come join us and show off your acoustic/vocal chops or just hang out and enjoy the music, great food and frosty cold drinks!

Friday:  Shady Drive returns to the Hard Rock Rocksino (10777 Northfield Rd, Northfield, 10pm) this Friday night! C’mon out and join us while we play your favorite blues and classic rock tunes!

Saturday:  Shady Drive takes the stage at the Fairview Tavern (21867 Lorain Rd., Fairview Park, 9pm)! The food there is second to none (try the $10 steak special!), the drinks are cold and the service is top notch! We’ll be playing your favorite blues and rock tunes all evening, so GET THERE and let’s party!

As always, you can pick up a copy of Shady Drive’s CD, “Darker Shade Of Blue” at all of our live shows, on Amazon, CDBaby or iTunes! You can hear us often, along with other blues artists on WCSB FM Mondays at 9pm and on BluesMusicFan.com!

That’s all for now. We’ll talk soon…

Mike :c)

Hi gang!

If you weren’t at The Oriole Cafe’ last night, you missed one hell of a party! We were scheduled until midnight but went until just after 2am! Thanks to Sandy, Keith, Lisa, Jimmy, Blake, Chase and everyone else who came out!

Coming up this week…

Monday:   Cleveland Music Club Open Mic night at The Oriole Cafe’ (294 N. Rocky Dr., Berea, 7-10pm)! This week, Brian Davidson joins me as guest host! We’ll provide the PA and a short host set, the rest is up to you! Come join us and show off your acoustic/vocal chops or just hang out and enjoy the music, great food and frosty cold drinks!

Tuesday:  I’m on drums behind Tony Shultz and Gary G Rock Stulak as we host the G Rock Jam at Bullfrog’s Sports Cafe’ (33137 Center Ridge Rd., N. Ridgeville, 8:30pm)! Bring your favorite axe, your sticks or just your dancin’ shoes and your party attitude and c’mon out!

Shady Drive is off this week, but there’s plenty of live music around, so go out and catch a band!

As always, you can pick up a copy of Shady Drive’s CD, “Darker Shade Of Blue” at all of our live shows, on Amazon, CDBaby or iTunes! You can hear us often, along with other blues artists on WCSB FM Mondays at 9pm and on BluesMusicFan.com!

That’s all for now. We’ll talk soon…

Mike :c)

Hi gang!

Great gigs at Aces Grille on Friday night and Saturday’s private event ! Thanks to everyone who came out to see us, and special thanks to Karen, Kim, Keith, Beth and John, and to Mike Horvath of Audio 1!

Coming up this week…

Monday:   Cleveland Music Club Open Mic night at The Oriole Cafe’ (294 N. Rocky Dr., Berea, 7-10pm)! This week, Dwayne Dickman joins me as guest host! We’ll provide the PA and a short host set, the rest is up to you! Come join us and show off your acoustic/vocal chops or just hang out and enjoy the music, great food and frosty cold drinks!

Saturday:  Slim ‘N Shady heads back to The Oriole Cafe’ (294 N. Rocky River Dr., Berea, 9pm – 1am)! The food, service and drinks are fabulous and it’s always a fun crowd! Add in Slim ‘N Shady playing your favorite tunes and you’ve got a party!

As always, you can pick up a copy of Shady Drive’s CD, “Darker Shade Of Blue” at all of our live shows, on Amazon, CDBaby or iTunes! You can hear us often, along with other blues artists on WCSB FM Mondays at 9pm and on BluesMusicFan.com!

That’s all for now. We’ll talk soon…

Mike :c)

Hi gang!

Fun times at Blue Turtle and Fairview Tavern! Thanks to Kathy, Izzy, Priscilla, Carrie, Keith, L.J., Kelly, Jess, Crystal, Jeannie, Terri, Deb, Ray, Meg, Abe, Laura, Gerald, Mary Beth, Morgan, Kate, Sandy, Ken, Keith, Carrie, Carol, Katie, Kevin, Al, Bean and Bill for coming out and hanging with us!

Coming up this week…

Monday:   Cleveland Music Club Open Mic night at The Oriole Cafe’ (294 N. Rocky Dr., Berea, 7-10pm)! This week, Tim Hamman joins me as guest host! We’ll provide the PA and a short host set, the rest is up to you! Come join us and show off your acoustic/vocal chops or just hang out and enjoy the music, great food and frosty cold drinks!

Friday:   Shady Drive returns to Aces Grille (32650 Lorain Rd., North Ridgeville, 9pm) for a night of blues and rock n roll! Shady Drive won’t be the only thing rockin’ the house, because Aces’ food (the pizza is awesome) and service are out of this world. Come join us and see for yourself!!

Saturday:  Shady Drive plays a private event.

As always, you can pick up a copy of Shady Drive’s CD, “Darker Shade Of Blue” at all of our live shows, on Amazon, CDBaby or iTunes! You can hear us often, along with other blues artists on WCSB FM Mondays at 9pm and on BluesMusicFan.com!

That’s all for now. We’ll talk soon…

Mike :c)

Hi gang!

Great gig at Johnny Malloy’s! Thanks to the Green Acres Gang, Beth, John, Janet, Bob, Eric, Phyllis, Bob, Charlie, Sandy and Ken for coming out and hanging with us!

Coming up this week…

Monday:   Cleveland Music Club Open Mic night at The Oriole Cafe’ (294 N. Rocky Dr., Berea, 7-10pm)! This week, Sam Romano fills in for me and Larry Ketola joins Sam as guest host! We’ll provide the PA and a short host set, the rest is up to you! Come join us and show off your acoustic/vocal chops or just hang out and enjoy the music, great food and frosty cold drinks!

Friday:   Slim ‘N Shady returns to Blue Turtle Tavern (29352 Lorain Rd., N. Olmsted, 6pm). C’mon out and help us rock the house while we play your favorite classic rock and blues tunes! You can even sing along! It’s that kinda party!

Saturday:  Shady Drive returns to The Fairview Tavern (21867 Lorain Rd., Fairview Park, 9pm)! The food there is second to none (try the $10 steak special!), the drinks are cold and the service is top notch! We’ll be playing your favorite blues and rock tunes all evening, so GET THERE and let’s party!

As always, you can pick up a copy of Shady Drive’s CD, “Darker Shade Of Blue” at all of our live shows, on Amazon, CDBaby or iTunes! You can hear us often, along with other blues artists on WCSB FM Mondays at 9pm and on BluesMusicFan.com!

That’s all for now. We’ll talk soon…

Mike :c)

Hi gang!

Another great turnout for the CMC Monday Open Mic and great gigs at The Oriole Cafe’ and Fairview Tavern! Thanks to Marilyn, Bob, Ken, David, Jason, Vicky, Mary, John, Tim, John, Jim, Lisa, Jimmy, Mike, Laura, Gerald and Brian for coming out and hanging with us!

Coming up this week…

Monday:   Cleveland Music Club Open Mic night at The Oriole Cafe’ (294 N. Rocky Dr., Berea, 7-10pm)! This week, Sam Romano fills in for me and Brian Davidson joins Sam as guest host! We’ll provide the PA and a short host set, the rest is up to you! Come join us and show off your acoustic/vocal chops or just hang out and enjoy the music, great food and frosty cold drinks!

Friday:   Shady Drive plays a private event.

Saturday:  Shady Drive returns to Johnny Malloy’s – Medina (1038 N Court St, Medina, 8:30-12:30pm)! Great food, fast service and frosty beverages abound and Shady Drive will be playing your classic rock and blues favorites! C’mon out!

As always, you can pick up a copy of Shady Drive’s CD, “Darker Shade Of Blue” at all of our live shows, on Amazon, CDBaby or iTunes! You can hear us often, along with other blues artists on WCSB FM Mondays at 9pm and on BluesMusicFan.com!

That’s all for now. We’ll talk soon…

Mike :c)

Hi gang!

Another great turnout for the CMC Monday Open Mic and great gigs at Sapori and Travelers Grille! Thanks to Connie, Marilyn, Patricia, Dave, John, Phil, Doug, Vern, Allie, Jim, Dana and Rick for coming out and hanging with us! Big thanks also to Lisa, Bob, Kelly, Joe and Melanie for being such great hosts and to Tim Christeau for filling in for me Saturday night on short notice!

Coming up this week…

Monday:   Cleveland Music Club Open Mic night at The Oriole Cafe’ (294 N. Rocky Dr., Berea, 7pm)! This week, Sam Romano (Rossi & Romano, The Orchestra) joins me as guest host! We’ll provide the PA and a short host set, the rest is up to you! Come join us and show off your acoustic/vocal chops or just hang out and enjoy the music, great food and frosty cold drinks!

Friday:   Slim ‘N Shady heads back to The Oriole Cafe’ (294 N. Rocky River Dr., Berea, 9pm – 12am)! The food, service and drinks are fabulous and it’s always a fun crowd! Add in Slim ‘N Shady playing your favorite tunes and you’ve got a party!

Saturday:  Cleveland Music Club appears at Fairview Tavern (21867 Lorain Rd., Fairview Park, 9pm). Brian Davidson and Tony Koussa join me onstage to play your favorite classic rock tunes! Great food, frosty drinks, fast, friendly service and good music! Come join us!

As always, you can pick up a copy of Shady Drive’s CD, “Darker Shade Of Blue” at all of our live shows, on Amazon, CDBaby or iTunes! You can hear us often, along with other blues artists on WCSB FM Mondays at 9pm and on BluesMusicFan.com!

That’s all for now. We’ll talk soon…

Mike :c)

Hi gang!

Great turnout for the CMC Monday Open Mic and a fabulous gig at Sly Fox on Friday night! Thanks to Lisa, Jimmy, John, Dave, Mike, Gerald, Bob, Heather, Eric, Gabi, Katy, John and Eroc for coming out and hanging with us! Big thanks also to Mike Horvath of Audio 1, who always makes us sound good and Valerie who was a whirlwind behind the bar at the Fox!

Coming up this week…

Monday:   Cleveland Music Club Open Mic night at The Oriole Cafe’ (294 N. Rocky Dr., Berea, 7pm)! This week, Brian Davidson joins me as guest host! We’ll provide the PA and a short host set, the rest is up to you! Come join us and show off your acoustic/vocal chops or just hang out and enjoy the music, great food and frosty cold drinks!

Friday:   Slim ‘N Shady heads back to Sapori Italian Grille (33481 Lake Rd., Avon Lake, 7pm). The food, service and atmosphere are second to none. Sapori also features a full bar and great wine selection. Come hang out with us for an evening and enjoy dinner and drinks while we play your favorite classic rock, blues and country tunes! RESERVATIONS ARE PREFERRED AND STRONGLY RECOMMENDED! When you call for reservations (440-933-4360), be sure to ask them to seat you in the band area.

Saturday:  Slim ‘N Shady debuts at Travelers Grille (24532 Lorain Rd., North Olmsted, 7pm). Great food, frosty drinks, fast, friendly service and your favorite tunes! Come join us!

As always, you can pick up a copy of Shady Drive’s CD, “Darker Shade Of Blue” at all of our live shows, on Amazon, CDBaby or iTunes! You can hear us often, along with other blues artists on WCSB FM Mondays at 9pm and on BluesMusicFan.com!

That’s all for now. We’ll talk soon…

Mike :c)