Mike Starcher – Drivin' It!

Hi gang!

Last week’s Cleveland Music Club – CMC was another hit, with hosts Becky Boyd, Mike Dixon, Tim Hamman and special guest Ron Jackson, jammers and spectators including: Bob Laeng, Hayden Frosti, John Kerver, Robert A. DeVries, Jerome Perry, Don Lydon, Greg Kern, Gregory McGill, Jmy T., Dan, Gary, Derek, Vern, Pamela, Jim Pam, Peanuts, the Dancing Marilyns, and the rest of the ‘Frog Faithful.’ Thanks also to the fine folks at Dirty Town Guitar and Amps and the staff and management of Bullfrog’s Sports Cafe.

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) Our guest hosts this week are ‘Furious’ George Hartwig and Gary ‘G Rock’ Stulak! Our sponsor each and every week is Dirty Town Guitar and Amps (15230 Madison Ave. Lakewood)! 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!

Friday marks the return of ‘Slim n’ Shady’ to Blue Turtle Tavern (29352 Lorain Rd., N. Olmsted) for Friday Happy Hour from 6-9pm! 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!

This Saturday night, Shady Drive returns to Cleats – Marblehead (6801 E. Harbor Rd., Marblehead, 7:30pm – 10:30pm) to rock the house! The weather’s warm, the drinks are frosty and it’s time to party! Come join us!

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

Mike :c)

Hi gang!

Last week’s Cleveland Music Club Jam was pretty awesome! First we had a great host set, courtesy of guest hosts: Rob “Shady” Hayes and Eric “Eroc” Sosinski. Thank you both! Then it was time to jam. Thank you to all of this week’s jammers: Gene Frantz, Bob Laeng, Hayden Frosti, John Kerver, David Lewicki, Hichem Ferrah, Tom King, Dan Elliott, Don Lydon, Greg Kern, Joe Pianeki, Aron Call, Darrin Meecha, Rich Gross, Paul A. Fresty, Peter Telari, Jim and Steve. Hanging out with Erika in the cheap seats (well… they are all free seats) were: Suann, Shelly, Effie, Vern, the dancing Marilyns and the rest of the ‘Frog Faithful’. Finally, as always, big thanks to our sponsor Dirty Town Guitar and Amps. Dirty Town has been sponsoring us for… well… ever. We are pretty proud to be associated with them. They are a hometown business and they do a lot to help promote music around town. Go like their page. Better yet, go check them out for repairs and custom amps, pedals, etc… annnnnnnd Bullfrog’s Sports Cafe, we love ya!

Saturday’s Slim n’ Shady gig at Bar 107 was a BLAST! Many thanks to Gerald, Laura, Christina and their entire crew, Chris, Daryl, Erika, Sandy and Ken for coming out! Thanks also to Jessica and Tony for having us and to Shaina and Sam for taking such good care of us (and everyone else too!)

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) Our guest hosts this week are Becky Boyd, Mike Dixon and Tim Hamman! Our sponsor each and every week is Dirty Town Guitar and Amps (15230 Madison Ave. Lakewood)! 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 is off this weekend.

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

Mike :c)

Hi gang!

Kicking off the week at Bullfrog’s for this past Tuesday’s CMC Jam were guest hosts Bill March and Brian Davidson and lots of jammers including Kevin Fancher (yes! Hollywood was in town), Blake Kniola, Efrain Hernandez, Angelo Ciu, Clayton Higgins, the band “Under the Covers” (Erin, Doobie, Michael and Tim), Matt Kilbane, John Hamley, Bob Laeng, Mike Cottom, Dan Elliott, Don Lydon, Greg Kern, Mike Cottom, Denny on drums and “Harmonica Stan”. Thank you all for coming out to share your music with us! Stopping by to hang out and enjoy the tunes were John K., Katy, Dawn, Bob, Gary, Derek, Peanuts, the Dancing Marilyns and the rest of the ‘Frog Faithful… thanks for hanging out to listen! As always, big thanks to our sponsor Dirty Town Guitar and Amps and to the staff and management of Bullfrog’s Sports Cafe for giving us something groovy to do on a Tuesday night.

Saturday night’s Shady Drive show at 42 Eighty attracted quite a crowd to celebrate the club’s 3rd anniversary! It was great to see Dawn, Patti, Sandy, Ken, Laura, Gary, Wendy, Les, Angie, Kim, Keith, Karen (Tanya) and Al (Fritz), Chris, Daryl, Marilyn, Donna , Melissa, Robin, Marty and April! What a fabulous time we all had! Many thanks to Bill March on bass, Chris Hanna on keys and the North Coast Horns (Al Widmer, Darrin Clark and Mark Raznik) for an awesome performance and to Robert for having us! :c)

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) Our guest hosts this week are Rob ‘Shady’ Hayes and Eroc Sosinski! Our sponsor each and every week is Dirty Town Guitar and Amps (15230 Madison Ave. Lakewood)! 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, I’ll appear with Dave Poirier and Dan Pfeiffer as the Railriders Unplugged hits the patio at Cebars (595 E. 185th St. Euclid, 6pm-9pm). Come on out and soak up some rays with us as we play your favorite blues tunes on a great patio! :c)

This Saturday, Slim n’ Shady will hit the stage at Bar 107 (107 Front Street, Berea, 7pm – 11pm). Come join Rob and I at this great establishment as we play all your favorite tunes! The food is amazing, drinks are frosty, Shaina will be behind the bar and it’s gonna be a blast!

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

Mike :c)

Hi gang!

Another great week started off with the CMC Jam at Bullfrog’s. Thank you ‘Furious’ George Hartwig and Gary ‘G Rock’ Stulak for presiding over the night’s fun. Thanks also to all of the jammers and hanger-outters, including: Bob Laeng, Joe on guitar, Joey Samide, Mike Cottom, Dan Elliott, Don Lydon, Greg Kern, Gregory McGill, Lou on Drums, Harmonica Stan, Manda, Jason, Joe S., Dan, the Dancing Marilyns and the rest of the ‘Frog Faithful.’ You all rock! Finally, thank you Dirty Town Guitars, our awesome sponsor and the staff and management of Bullfrog’s.

On to Saturday night and Shady Drive’s debut at Backroads Tavern. Not a large crowd but very enthusiastic! Thanks to Kiki, Michelle and Jen for coming out, to Dan and Lorre for having us and to the Backroads gang that came out to see us. We’re back there on June 27!

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) Our guest hosts this week are Brian Davidson and Bill March! Our sponsor each and every week is Dirty Town Guitar and Amps (15230 Madison Ave. Lakewood)! 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 night, Shady Drive, Chris Hanna and the North Coast Horns join forces to celebrate the 3rd Anniversary of 42 Eighty Concert Club (4280 Shenandoah Pkwy., Brunswick, 8:30 – 12:30) Dancing, food and drink specials and great music all night long! There’s a $5 cover at the door, but the club will fill up fast, so come early and grab a seat!! Be there!!!

On Sunday, I’ll be attending the “We’ve Got Your Back” benefit for Mike Horvath at Aces Grille Middleburg Heights (6849 Pearl Rd., Middleburg Hts.). Mike is one of the area’s leading sound techs who’s been laid up with injuries suffered this past winter while sledding with his kids. The benefit will help with medical expenses and lost wages. C’mon out and have some fun and do a good deed at the same time! The fun starts at 2pm!

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

Mike :c)

Hi gang!

Last week’s CMC Jam was lots of fun! Many thanks to Rob Hayes and Tim Hamman for a killer host set, to our jammers John Hamley, Bob Laeng, John Kerver, Dan Elliott, Tom King, Don Lydon, Greg Kern, Gregory McGill, Robert A. DeVries, “harmonica” Stan, and Jmy T. and to Gene, Shelly, George, Gary, Derek, Jessica, Effie, the Dancing Marilyns and the rest of the ‘Frog Faithful’ for coming out to give a listen, cut a rug or just hang out. Finally, thank you Dirty Town Guitar and Amps for your continued support and Bullfrog’s Sports Cafe for giving us the room each week.

Friday night’s Slim n’ Shady gig at the Blue Turtle was awesome! Many thanks to Sandy, Ken, Chris, Daryl, Erika, Jane, John and Keith for stopping out! We’re back there on May 22 from 6pm-9pm.

Shady Drive’s debut at Rico’s on Saturday night was totally off the hook! What a great crowd! Many many thanks to Phyllis, Bob, Barb, Frank, Sue, Dave, Laura, Gary and all of the Rico’s gang for coming out to party with us and helping to make our first show there a success.

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) Our guest hosts this week are ‘Furious’ George Hartwig and Gary ‘G Rock’ Stulak! Our sponsor each and every week is Dirty Town Guitar and Amps (15230 Madison Ave. Lakewood)! 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!

Join Shady Drive this Saturday night as we make our debut appearance at Backroads Tavern (9750 Olde Eight Rd. Sagamore Hills, 9-1). Let’s rock the house!

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

Mike :c)

Hi gang!

Last week’s CMC Jam was fun, even though the crowd was a bit small. Many thanks to hosts Mike Dixon and Tim Hamman (feel better soon, Becky!!), jammers Hayden Frosti, John Kerver, Jeff Mercer, Bob Laeng, Greg Kern, Gregory McGill, Don Lydon and Bob DeVries. and to Kaitlyn, Dick, Pamela, Manda, Jason, David, Dale, Effie, Vern, the Dancing Marilyns and the rest of the ‘Frog Faithful’ for hanging out with us! Thanks also to the staff and management of Bullfrog’s Sports Cafe and to Dirty Town Guitar and Amps for keepin’ us keepin’ on!

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) Our guest hosts this week are Rob ‘Shady’ Hayes and Tim Hamman! Our sponsor each and every week is Dirty Town Guitar and Amps (15230 Madison Ave. Lakewood)! 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 Wednesday, Shady Drive performs at a private function at the Music Box Supper Club.

Friday marks the return of our duo, ‘Slim n’ Shady’ to Blue Turtle Tavern (29352 Lorain Rd., N. Olmsted) for Friday Happy Hour fro 6-9pm! 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!

On Saturday, Shady Drive will debut at Rico’s Bar and Grill (2175 Pearl Rd., Brunswick, 9pm – 1am)! C’mon out and let’s show Rico’s what a Shady Drive party is all about!

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

Mike :c)

Hi gang!

This week’s Cleveland Music Club – CMC Jam was awesome! Thanks to guest hosts Eroc Sosinski and Drew Doman for the rockin’ host set, jammers Skip Werke, Dale Bally, Bob Laeng, John Kerver, Josh Bailey, Hayden Frosti, Mike Cottom, Paul A. Fresty, Steve Smith, Mike Bally, Don Lydon, Mike Cottom, Gregory McGill, Pete Telari, Jmy T.,and Mal Mapes for some great jams and to everyone who came out to listen and hang out including: Vern, Barb, Dale H., Tori, Linda, Manda, Jason, Pamela, the Dancing Marilyns and the rest of the ‘Frog Faithful.’ Hope you had as much fun as we did! Big thanks as always to the management and staff of Bullfrog’s Sports Cafe and to our sponsor Dirty Town Guitar and Amps.

Saturday’s Shady Drive appearance at the Fairview Tavern drew a great crowd, including Chris, Daryl, Effie, Don, Tricia, Gerald, Lauren, Nick, Marilyn and Keith! Fun night!

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) Our guest hosts this week are Becky Boyd, Mike Dixon and Tim Hamman! Our sponsor each and every week is Dirty Town Guitar and Amps (15230 Madison Ave. Lakewood)! 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 was to appear at Henry’s Bar and Grille this Friday. Unfortunately, Henry’s has ceased having live music and our gig has been canceled, so we’re off this weekend. There’s lots of great live music around though. Get off the couch and go check some of it out! :c)

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

Mike :c)

Hi gang!

This week’s CMC Jam was a fun night! Thanks to hosts Furious George Hartwig and Gary G Rock Stulak for the rockin’ host set. This week’s jammers: John Hamley, Jimmy Deamiches, “Country” Bob Laeng, Don Lydon, Dan Elliott, John Kerver, Joey Samide, Dave Poirier, Hayden Frosti, Paul Pfeiffer, Greg Kern, The Cottom Catz (Mike Cottom, Chloe Cottom, Mike Cottom) and Patricia Reiter. Great job all! Thanks for filling the night with music! Thanks also to this week’s gallery, George, Effie-1, Joe S., Niki, Effie-2, the dancing Marilyns and the rest of the ‘Frog Faithful.’ Finally, thank you Dirty Town Guitar and Amps for their continued support and to the staff and management of Bullfrog’s Sports Cafe for giving us the room every Tuesday.

Friday’s weather kept a lot of people home, but those who were at Aces for Shady Drive’s show had a great time! Thanks to Sandy, Ken, Jim, Chris, Daryl, Pam, Dave, Erika, Mary Ellen and Jim for braving the weather! Thanks also to Leslie and Brandy behind the bar and to Keith for a great job on the boards! Fun night!

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) Our guest hosts this week are Drew Doman and Eric “Eroc” Sosinski! Our sponsor each and every week is Dirty Town Guitar and Amps (15230 Madison Ave. Lakewood)! 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 night will find Shady Drive traveling back to the Fairview Tavern (21867 Lorain Rd., Fairview Park, 9:30 – 1:30) for our monthly show! The Tavern features great food (try the $10 steak special), drinks and service in a friendly atmosphere. Add in a night of your favorite classic rock and blues performed by Shady Drive and you’ve got a great Saturday night! Don’t miss it!

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

Mike :c)

Hi gang!

Tuesday’s CMC Jam was just off the hook, as one could expect for a St. Patrick’s Day. Many thanks to hosts Rob Hayes and Bill March, jammers John Hamley, John Kerver, Bob Laeng, Greg McGill, Phil O., Bob DeVries and to our faithful supporters, Vern, Kathy, Helen, George, Dawn, the Dancing Marilyns and the rest of the ‘Frog Faithful.’ Thanks also to our sponsor Dirty Town Guitar and Amps and to the staff and management of Bullfrog’s Sports Cafe for giving us something to do to stay out of trouble on Tuesday nights. ;c)

On Saturday, Rob and I debuted our acoustic duo, “Slim n’ Shady” at the Blue Turtle Tavern to one of the most wonderful crowds I’ve ever had the pleasure to perform for. Huge thank yous to Amanda, Jason, Maggie, Lisa, Jimmy, Dennis, Erika, Suann, Mike, Sandy, Ken, Mark, Jess and Joy for coming out to make our debut a huge success!

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) Our guest hosts this week are Furious George Hartwig and Gary G Rock Stulak! Our sponsor each and every week is Dirty Town Guitar and Amps (15230 Madison Ave. Lakewood)! 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 hosts our monthly Friday Dance Party at Aces Grille Middleburg Heights (6849 Pearl Rd., Middleburg, 9pm – 1am). Great food, frosty drinks, great service and a huge dance floor complete with awesome in-house sound and light system. Add in Shady Drive playing your dance favorites and you’ve got a great evening! Come join us!

Please join Rob and I in welcoming Shady Drive’s newest member, Matt Miller! Matt has been playing in the Cleveland area for quite some time, most notably with Kristine Jackson. We’re thrilled to add his solid bass lines and vocal harmonies to Shady Drive! Welcome aboard, Matt!

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

Mike :c)

Hi gang!

Last week’s CMC Jam was pretty light on jammers, but not on fun! Thanks to hosts Becky Boyd, Mike Dixon and Tim Hamman; our jam crew John Kerver, Bob Laeng, Gene Frantz, Mike Cottom, Dan Elliott, Don Lydon, Robert A. DeVries, Jeff and Phil O. Thanks also to Shelly, Effie, Vern, Mark, Gary, Derek, Manda, Jason, the Dancing Marilyns and the rest of the ‘Frog Faithful’ for hanging out and enjoying some music and fun with us. As always, big thanks to our sponsor Dirty Town Guitar and Amps and to the staff and management of Bullfrog’s Sports Cafe for making the party possible each week.

We had an awesome gig in Defiance on Saturday!! Many, many thanks to Megan Clay Constantine for an amazing performance on bass, Matt Riddle who absolutely ROCKED it all night on keys, even though he was under the weather and Ethan Shields who nailed it on sax! Three folks who had never gigged with us before, didn’t feel well and STILL made it seamless! That’s professionalism at its finest, gang. Thanks also to John Powell for a great mix and to Blues Brothers Tribute – The Soul Men for another fun night. Last but definitely not least, thank you Rob Hayes, my bandmate for the last 10 years, for putting your heart and soul into every single gig, doing whatever it takes to get it done, and ALWAYS tearin’ it up! Looking forward to 10 more! :c)

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) Our guest hosts this week are Rob ‘Shady’ Hayes and Bill March! Our sponsor each and every week is Dirty Town Guitar and Amps (15230 Madison Ave. Lakewood)! 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 week, Rob and I bust out our acoustic duo act, “Slim n’ Shady”, at The Blue Turtle Tavern? (29352 Lorain Rd., N. Olmsted, 9-Midnight) 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!

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

Mike :c)