Mike Starcher – Drivin' It!

Hi gang!

Great week! Smedley’s on Friday and Brookpark Home Days on Saturday were awesome! Thanks to everyone who came out including John, Chris, Daryl, LJ, Brenda, John, Chris, Sharon, Bobby and Silas!

The Cleveland Music Club – CMC Jam happens every Tuesday at Bullfrog’s Sports Cafe (33137 Center Ridge Rd., N. Ridgeville, 8:30 – 12:30). This week’s hosts are Drew Doman and Justin Butcher! Our sponsors each and every week are Dirty Town Guitar and Amps (15230 Madison Ave. Lakewood) and Hamley Amplification (PO Box 222, Brunswick 216-704-0122)! Full backline (two guitar amps, bass amp, Sonor Drums and PA) is provided, so bring your favorite axe, sticks or just your party attitude and dancin’ shoes and come join the fun!

Shady Drive w/ The North Coast Horns will play a private event at Catawba Island Club on Thursday evening.

This Friday night, Shady Drive returns to John O’s @ Clay’s Park (13190 Patterson St NW, North Lawrence, Ohio, 8pm)! We’ll be rockin’ the house from 8 – 11pm so don’t miss all the fun! C’mon out and join us!

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

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!

That’s it for this week. We’ll talk soon…

Mike :c)

Hi gang!

Great times last week at Sapori Italian Grille and Bullfrog’s with Slim ‘N Shady! Thanks to everyone who came out, including Marilyn (x4), Terri, Mike, Kathy, John, Deb, Tom, Carrie, Keith, L.J. and Kelly!

Coming up this week…

Bullfrog’s Sports Cafe’ is closed for the holiday on July 4th, so there is no Cleveland Music Club Jam this week. We will return on July 11th!

This Friday Shady Drive heads back to Smedley’s Bar & Grille (17004 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, 10pm) We can’t wait to hit the stage again at this legendary Cleveland music venue!! Come join us and let’s PARTAYYYYYYYY!!! :c)

On Saturday, Shady Drive joins up with the fabulous North Coast Horns and Matt Riddle on keys to appear at the Brookpark Home Days Festival from 9-11pm! Mike Horvath of Audio One will provide the sound and light wizardry! We’ll be playing your favorites by James Brown, Chicago, The Blues Brothers, Stevie Wonder and many more! It’ll be a rockin’ good time, so bring your dancin’ shoes and c’mon out and join the 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!

That’s it for this week. We’ll talk soon…

Mike :c)

Hi gang!

Great times last week at Cleats Marblehead (Thank you Colin and Margaux!) and the private party we played on Saturday night! (Thank you Jim and Sara!)

We placed #11 in the Cleveland Hot List of Best Local Bands! HUGE thanks to everyone who took the time to vote for us!

Coming up this week…

The Cleveland Music Club – CMC Jam happens every Tuesday at Bullfrog’s Sports Cafe (33137 Center Ridge Rd., N. Ridgeville, 8:30 – 12:30). This week’s hosts are Brian Davidson and Bill March! Our sponsors each and every week are Dirty Town Guitar and Amps (15230 Madison Ave. Lakewood) and Hamley Amplification (PO Box 222, Brunswick 216-704-0122)! Full backline (two guitar amps, bass amp, SONOR DRUMS and PA) is provided, so bring your favorite axe, sticks or just your party attitude and dancin’ shoes and come join the fun!

This coming Friday, Slim N’ Shady will return to Sapori Italian Grille (33481 Lake Rd., Avon Lake, 7-10pm). 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! When you call for reservations (440-933-4360), be sure to ask them to seat you in the band area.

This Saturday, Slim ‘N Shady debuts at Bullfrog’s Sports Cafe (33137 Center Ridge Rd., North Ridgeville, 9pm-12am). The food, drinks and service are great! 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!

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!

That’s it for this week. We’ll talk soon…

Mike :c)

Hi gang!

Fun gigs last week! It was great to see Martha, Mike, Patty, Bill, Laura, Gerald, Sandy, Ken, Heather, Eric, Nora, Skip, Carrie, Keith, Dennis, Mary Beth, Tina, Darrell and Bob!

Coming up this week…

The Cleveland Music Club – CMC Jam happens every Tuesday at Bullfrog’s Sports Cafe (33137 Center Ridge Rd., N. Ridgeville, 8:30 – 12:30). This week’s hosts are Furious George Hartwig and Gary G Rock Stulak! Our sponsors each and every week are Dirty Town Guitar and Amps (15230 Madison Ave. Lakewood) and Hamley Amplification (PO Box 222, Brunswick 216-704-0122)! Full backline (two guitar amps, bass amp, Sonor Drums and PA) is provided, so bring your favorite axe, sticks or just your party attitude and dancin’ shoes and come join the fun!

This Friday, Shady Drive returns to Cleats Marblehead (6801 E Harbor Rd, Marblehead, 7pm-10pm). Their food and service are outstanding and it’s always a party with the Cleats crowd! Bring your party attitude and come join us!

On Saturday, Shady Drive will play a private event in Fremont, Ohio.

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 http://www.bluesmusicfan.com

That’s it for this week! We’ll talk soon…

Mike :c)

Hi gang!

Fun times last week at John O’s and the wedding we played on Saturday! Big thanks to Caitlin and Ian for allowing us to be a part of their big day and to Dawn and Erica for rockin’ their Shady Drive T-shirts at John O’s!!

Coming up this week…

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 http://www.bluesmusicfan.com

That’s it for this week! We’ll talk soon…

Mike :c)

Hi gang!

Fabulous gigs last week at Brothers Lounge and Roundup Lake! Big thanks to everyone who came out including Kim, Mokey, Kathy, Priscilla, Izzy, Sandy, Ken, Laura, Amber, Brian, Bob, Dave, Nora, Skip, Carrie, Keith, L.J., Dennis, Phyllis, Bob, Barb and Curt!

We’re still in the running for Best Local Band on the Cleveland Hot List, but we’re at #10 and time is running out! You can help us get to #1 by voting at Shady Drive on Cleveland Hot List 2017

Coming up this week…

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 http://www.bluesmusicfan.com

That’s it for this week! We’ll talk soon…

Mike :c)

Hi gang!

There was no CMC Jam this week due to the Cavs game, but we had a great time at Sapori Italian Grille on Friday! Thanks to Kelly and Joe for having us and to Sheila, Steve, Joe, his lovely wife and the rest of the Sapori gang that came out. We had a blast!

We’re still in the running for Best Local Band on the Cleveland Hot List, but we’re at #8 and time is running out! You can help us get to #1 by voting at Shady Drive on Cleveland Hot List 2017

Coming up this week…

The Cleveland Music Club – CMC Jam happens every Tuesday at Bullfrog’s Sports Cafe (33137 Center Ridge Rd., N. Ridgeville, 8:30 – 12:30). This week features the hosting debut of Chase Ockuly and Blake Kniola!!! The jam is sponsored each and every week by Dirty Town Guitar and Amps (15230 Madison Ave. Lakewood) and Hamley Amplification (PO Box 222, Brunswick 216-704-0122)! Full backline (two guitar amps, bass amp, Sonor Drums 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 June 2, Shady Drive joins up with Matt Riddle on keys and the North Coast Horns to return to The Brothers Lounge (11609 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, 9:30pm-1:30am). The Brothers is a vintage establishment with great food, frosty cold drinks, house sound and lights and a remarkable atmosphere! We’ll appear in the Music Hall on the main stage. There is a $5 cover charge. We played Brothers back in February to an amazing crowd, so we’re very excited to be heading back there. Come join us! A great time is guaranteed for all!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYz900A-n-g

This Saturday, Shady Drive travels to Roundup Lake Campground (3392 Route 82, Mantua, 8-11pm). This will be our first time there and we’re really looking forward to it! 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 http://www.bluesmusicfan.com

That’s it for this week! We’ll talk soon…

Mike :c)

Hi gang!

Great times last week at John O’s and Cin Dee’s Place! Thanks to Carole, Chuck, Peg, Rick, the Green Acres Gang and everyone else who came out to see us! :c)

We’re still in the running for Best Local Band on the Cleveland Hot List, but we’re at #8 and time is running out! You can help us get to #1 by voting at Shady Drive on Cleveland Hot List 2017

Coming up this week…

The Cleveland Music Club – CMC Jam happens every Tuesday at Bullfrog’s Sports Cafe (33137 Center Ridge Rd., N. Ridgeville, 8:30 – 12:30). This week’s hosts are Brian Davidson and Bill March! The jam is sponsored each and every week by Dirty Town Guitar and Amps (15230 Madison Ave. Lakewood) and Hamley Amplification (PO Box 222, Brunswick 216-704-0122)! Full backline (two guitar amps, bass amp, SONOR DRUMS and PA) is provided, so bring your favorite axe, sticks or just your party attitude and dancin’ shoes and come join the fun!

This coming Friday, Slim N’ Shady will return to Sapori Italian Grille (33481 Lake Rd., Avon Lake, 7-10pm). 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! When you call for reservations (440-933-4360), be sure to ask them to seat you in the band area.

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 http://www.bluesmusicfan.com

That’s it for this week! We’ll talk soon…

Mike :c)

Hi gang!

Happy Mothers’ Day to all the Moms out there! Our show last night at the Fairview Tavern brought down the house! Many thanks to all who came out including Kathy, Dave, Priscilla, Izzy, Laura, Gerald, Carrie, Keith, Chris, Daryl, Erika, L.J., Kelly, Beth, Pat, Ashley, Marina and the rest of the Tavern crew!! We had a blast!

Coming up this week…

The Cleveland Music Club – CMC Jam happens every Tuesday at Bullfrog’s Sports Cafe (33137 Center Ridge Rd., N. Ridgeville, 8:30 – 12:30). This week’s hosts are Furious George Hartwig and Gary G Rock Stulak! Our sponsors each and every week are Dirty Town Guitar and Amps (15230 Madison Ave. Lakewood) and Hamley Amplification (PO Box 222, Brunswick 216-704-0122)! Full backline (two guitar amps, bass amp, Sonor Drums and PA) is provided, so bring your favorite axe, sticks or just your party attitude and dancin’ shoes and come join the fun!

This Thursday evening, Erika and I team up to debut our acoustic act “Not Quite Shady” at Vermilion’s Third Thursday, which features multiple music groups playing simultaneously throughout downtown Vermilion for your listening pleasure from 6:30pm until sunset! We’ll be located at Main St. (Route 60) by the railroad tracks (Location #38)!

This Friday night, Shady Drive returns to John O’s @ Clay’s Park (13190 Patterson St NW, North Lawrence, Ohio, 8pm)! We’ll be rockin’ the house from 8 – 11pm so don’t miss all the fun! C’mon out and join us!

On Saturday, In Step returns to the stage at Cin Dee’s Place (232 W. Smith Rd., Medina, 9pm) Join us as we celebrate the legacy of one of the most influential and identifiable Blues guitar players and bands of all time, 2015 Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame Inductees, Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble! Come out and experience the broad emotional spectrum of their musical catalog as you laugh, cry, dance, cheer and sing along to all of your favorite SRV tunes.

Shady Drive has been nominated in the category of Best Local Bands in the Cleveland Hot List! We placed #4 in 2014. We’d like to top that this year, but we need your help. Head over and vote for us and show some love!
Shady Drive on Cleveland Hot List 2017

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 http://www.bluesmusicfan.com

That’s it for this week! We’ll talk soon…

Mike :c)

Hi gang!

Had a nice weekend off, but now it’s back to work!

Coming up this week…

Shady Drive will appear this afternoon at All About that Bass: Benefit for Derek Poindexter at Vosh (1414 Riverside Dr., Lakewood 1pm – 7pm). See https://www.facebook.com/events/279422339171010/ for details!

The Cleveland Music Club – CMC Jam happens every Tuesday at Bullfrog’s Sports Cafe (33137 Center Ridge Rd., N. Ridgeville, 8:30 – 12:30). This week’s hosts are Drew Doman and Justin Butcher! Our sponsors each and every week are Dirty Town Guitar and Amps (15230 Madison Ave. Lakewood) and Hamley Amplification (PO Box 222, Brunswick 216-704-0122)! Full backline (two guitar amps, bass amp, Sonor Drums and PA) is provided, so bring your favorite axe, sticks or just your party attitude and dancin’ shoes and come join the fun!

This Saturday, Shady Drive heads to The Fairview Tavern (21867 Lorain Rd., Fairview Park, 9:30pm-1:30am). The food there is second to none (try the $10 strip 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!

Shady Drive has been nominated in the category of Best Local Bands in the Cleveland Hot List! We placed #4 in 2014. We’d like to top that this year, but we need your help. Head over and vote for us and show some love!

Shady Drive on Cleveland Hot List 2017

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!

That’s it for this week! We’ll talk soon…

Mike :c)