Mike Starcher – Drivin' It!

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)

Hey gang!

Starting tomorrow, Open Mic at the O is BACK! Can’t wait to see everyone!

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!

Saturday: Shady Drive will appear at the Fairview Tavern (21867 Lorain Rd., Fairview Park, 8-10pm) 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! Reservations are strongly recommended! Call (440) 799-4200!

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)

Hey gang!

Thanks to everyone who came out to Fairview Tavern, including Sandy, Ken, Marilyn #1, Marilyn #2, Mary Beth, Dee, Birdman, Michelle, Frank, Karen, Sandy, Randy, Gerald, Izzy, Priscilla, Jody, Chuck, Susie and Jim!

Here’s what’s coming up…

Monday, October 12: 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!

Remember to mark your calendars on October 17, when Shady Drive will appear at the Fairview Tavern (21867 Lorain Rd., Fairview Park, 8-10pm) 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! Reservations are strongly recommended! Call (440) 799-4200!

Also, 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)

Hi gang!

Big thanks to everyone who came out to the Blue Turtle on Friday, including Meg, Chris, Daryl, Marilyn, Carrie, Keith, Sandy, Ken, L.J., Brian, Tammy & Mike!

Coming up this week…

Saturday:  Shady Drive heads back to The Fairview Tavern (21867 Lorain Rd., Fairview Park, 7pm). 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 and welcome Paul Francis back to Shady Drive!

This just in!! Open Mic at The O will restart at The Oriole Cafe’ (294 N. Rocky River Dr., Berea, 7-10pm) on Monday, October 12! I’ll play a 30 minute host set, then it’s your turn! Lisa will behind the bar, so c’mon out and let’s rock the house!

That’s all for now. We’ll talk soon!

Mike :c)

Hi gang!

Happy Labor Day! I hope everyone is doing something fun and relaxing today! Speaking of fun, Slim ‘N Shady will be doing something fun this coming Friday, September 11! Here’s the scoop…

Friday: Slim ‘N Shady heads back to Blue Turtle Tavern (29352 Lorain Rd., N. Olmsted, 6-9pm). C’mon out and help us rock the house during the Turtle’s Happy Hour while we play your favorite classic rock, country and blues tunes! You can even sing along! It’s that kinda party!

Coming up next week, on September 19…

Saturday: Shady Drive heads back to The Fairview Tavern (21867 Lorain Rd., Fairview Park, 7pm). 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!

After three years in the bass chair with Shady Drive, Blake Kniola is leaving the band to pursue other musical interests. It’s been an amazingly fun time with Blake in the band, and we wish him the best in his future endeavors! We’ll miss you Blake!

And so, please welcome Paul Francis back to Shady Drive! Paul has continued to play with Rob and me in “In Step”, and is returning to Shady Drive. We’re looking forward to our first show with Paul back in the bass chair on September 19!

That’s all for now. We’ll talk soon!

Mike :c)

Hi gang!

I hope everyone is well!

Saturday: Come join Sam Romano and me at Shenaniganz (2218 Broadview Rd., Cleveland, 8pm) as we play your favorite classic rock tunes from 8-11pm! We had a great time our last time there, so we’re doin’ it again! Let’s party!!

That’s it for now. We’ll talk soon!
Mike :c)