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Hey gang!

Thanks to those who attended Open Mic at The O last Monday, including John, Mark, Maury, Karen and Mark! Tomorrow night we’re back at it again! :c)

Here’s what’s coming up…

Monday, November 16: I host the Cleveland Music Club Open Mic at The Oriole Cafe’ (294 N. Rocky River Dr., Berea, 7-10pm)! I’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! Please bring your own microphone and instrument!

Saturday, November 21: I’ll join Tony Koussa (keys/vocals) and Marty Greenberg (bass) as Cleveland Music Club takes the stage at The Fairview Tavern (21867 Lorain Rd., Fairview Park, 8-10:30). 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, R&B, Motown and classic rock tunes all evening, so GET THERE and let’s party! Reservations are strongly recommended! Call (440) 799-4200!

That’s all for now.  We’ll talk soon…

Mike :c)

Hey gang!

Thanks to those who attended Open Mic at The O last Monday, including John, Vince, Patty, Dave, Maury, Karen, Mark and David! Tomorrow night we’re back at it again! :c)

Here’s what’s coming up…

Monday, November 9: I host the Cleveland Music Club Open Mic at The Oriole Cafe’ (294 N. Rocky River Dr., Berea, 7-10pm)! I’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! Please bring your own microphone and instrument!

Saturday, November 21: I’ll join Tony Koussa (keys/vocals) and Marty Greenberg (bass) as Cleveland Music Club takes the stage at The Fairview Tavern (21867 Lorain Rd., Fairview Park, 8-10:30). 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, R&B, Motown and classic rock tunes all evening, so GET THERE and let’s party! Reservations are strongly recommended! Call (440) 799-4200!

That’s all for now.  We’ll talk soon…

Mike :c)

Hey gang!

Unfortunately, attendance at last Monday’s open mic was very poor. Thanks to John Hamley for saving me from playing the entire night alone! (I think the Oriole crowd was pretty grateful also!) Thanks also to Maury, Karen, Mark and Chris for filling a few seats, applauding and singing along! Tomorrow night we’re back at it again! :c)

Here’s what’s coming up…

Monday,November 2: I host the Cleveland Music Club Open Mic at The Oriole Cafe’ (294 N. Rocky River Dr., Berea, 7-10pm)! I’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! Please bring your own microphone and instrument!

Saturday, November 21: I’ll join Tony Koussa (keys/vocals) and Marty Greenberg (bass) as Cleveland Music Club takes the stage at The Fairview Tavern (21867 Lorain Rd., Fairview Park, 8-10:30). 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, R&B, Motown and classic rock tunes all evening, so GET THERE and let’s party! Reservations are strongly recommended! Call (440) 799-4200!

That’s all for now.  We’ll talk soon…

Mike :c)

Hi gang,

Due to Rob’s concerns over COVID-19, Shady Drive has been forced to cancel our show with Tony Koussa and the North Coast Horns at Legends on November 25. I’m sure Legends will fill the date so stay tuned to their website and Facebook page.

Also, effective immediately, I am parting ways with Shady Drive to pursue other musical interests. I will continue to send emails and also keep my website updated here.

Saturday – November 21 – Cleveland Music Club featuring Tony Koussa will appear at Fairview Tavern (21867 Lorain Rd., Fairview Park, 8pm) 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 R&B, Motown and classic rock tunes all evening, so GET THERE and let’s party! Reservations are strongly recommended! Call (440) 799-4200!

That’s all for now! We’ll talk soon…

Mike :c)

Hey gang!

Great to see everyone at open mic last Monday, including Vicky, Mary, John, Scott, Jeff, Dave, Austin, John Mark, Karen, Carolyn, Joe, Jason & David! Tomorrow night we’re back at it again! :c)

Here’s what’s coming up…

Monday: I host the Cleveland Music Club Open Mic at The Oriole Cafe’ (294 N. Rocky River Dr., Berea, 7-10pm)! I’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! Please bring your own microphone!

On Wednesday, November 25,  Shady Drive joins with Tony Koussa on keys and the fabulous North Coast Horns to appear at Legends Sports Bar and Grill (8735 Day Drive, Parma, 8pm)! Great food, service, plenty of parking, house sound and lights and a huge dance floor all make Legends one of Cleveland’s top live music venues, so make plans now to 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 and 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)