Hi gang,
Normally I just grab the names from Erika’s jam night wrap up, but this week I’m poaching her entire wrap up since it just ROCKS, plus it’s the end of the year! So, here’s Erika!
“This week’s Cleveland Music Club – CMC Jam was the finale for 2014. It’s been an exciting year of music and fun. We’ve made some new friends and have had to say some goodbyes. When we return next week it will mark a full year since we made the move back to Bullfrog’s Sports Cafe from Doc’s. We thank Russel and the BF staff for giving us a “home.”
Things got off to a crazy start with what seemed like an endless stream of weather calamities including the big flood. I was beginning to think mother nature was not a music fan. But we made it through.
There would be no CMC Jam without all of our awesome weekly guest hosts. Big thanks to all of them. We lost one of our “teams” this year. First, Kevin Fancher moved off to Manhattan. Then Mr. Job Security, the unfireable GS Harper moved off to one of them there rectangular states out west. ;-p We gained a new team anchored by Becky Boyd. We also saw the return of Drew Doman and Tony Camerato and CMC’s answer to the Maytag Repairman, Jon Darling, stepped in behind the drums after Mike’s accident. John Kerver, the “Tuesday Night Jam Night Irregulars” official treasurer (…I don’t think that’s really a thing…) joined the hosting ranks and Bob Laeng, the “Tuesday Night Jam Night Irregulars” minister of hats (I think that might actually be a thing) answered an emergency call to hold down the bass host chair… because he’s groovy like that. Paul Lewis, Mike Dixon, Ben Nieves, Adam Constantine, Eric Sosinski and Jack Hrusch all hosted. Our regular hosts: Brian Davidson, Bill March, George F Hartwig, Gary G Rock Stulak, Tim Hamman, Rob Hayes and Michael Bay all gave us a great year. Those are some of the coolest and most talented people in NE Ohio. We are very lucky to have them.
We are also lucky to have met and enjoyed the performances of all of this years jammers, including: Alyssa Chace, Aimee Bellinger, Amanda Baher, AJ Hamley, Andrew, Bob Laeng, Robert A. DeVries, Brian Davidson, Brett, Bob Woodward, Bill Bishop, Chuck, Chloe Cottom, Clay Craigo, Chris, “Chaos Lounge,”, Clayton Higgins, Chris Remold, Capt. Bill, Curtis Leonard, Chris Boross, Chip Madigan, “Cottom Catz”, Brandon, Bob, Bryan, Benny, Bo, Bill Sanders, Bob Laverty, Dan Pfifer, Dion, Dan Hearns, Dale Hartmann, Dale Bally, David Holmberg, David Koler, David Lewicki, Dave Lowe, D.c. Carnes, Dave Ziggy Deitke, Dan Elliott, Don Lydon, David Poirier, Dennis Raymond, Dan Haller, Dane, Dominick Dulin, Dylan Free, “Erb”, Elaine Reisdorf, Ed Wheeler, ET King, Ernie Arroyo, Efrain Hernandez, Eddie Santos, Eric, Eric Edwards, Doug Bowen, Bob Rozboril, Blake Kniola, Bobby, “Foreshadow”, Frances O’Daniel, Frank, Gene Franz, Gregory McGill, “GraV”, Gerald Hurd, Greg Kern, GS Harper, Greg H, Greg Lapsevich, “Great Superlatives,” Hayden Frosti, Hichem Ferrah, “High Class Criminals”, “Honey Creek”, Jason Kelty, Jim B., John Rafter, John Brooks, John Horvath, Jerry McDonald, Janette Emmerling, Jim Ennis, Jake, Jared Bergen, Jenny, Jason Boisemer, Jonathon Elliott, John E. Yonkey II, John Nestor, Jeff Sherman, Joe, Ingrid Lang, Jim Ashenbenner, John Powell, Jim Belanger, John Greenfield, John Hamley, Jimmy Deamiches, John Kerver, Jmy T., Josh J., Josh B., Jason Neitenbach, Jaime Flores, James, Jason Z., Jack Hrusch, Joan Skelley-Watts, Joey Samide, Kaylee Cottom, Kevin Malone, Katyana Speckman, Kevin Fancher, Keith, Kristi Paddock, Larry Ketola, Lego, Len Scaffidi, Lenna Pauley, Luke Pernici, Minh, Matt, Mike Cottom ,Mike Cottom, Michelle, Marina Strah, Mike S., Michael Wypasek, Mike Abraham, Marty Cottom, Nelson, Nate Mysza, Mitch Piazza, Marco, Mark, Mike Bally, Paul Lewis, Phil Ondrejech, Patricia Reiter, Paul Franks, Pete Vardous, Pam Dowd Coone, Raymond Varga, Russell Pace, Ronald Bill, Rick Lowe, Rob Hill, Rob Hayes, Ryan, Ron Jackson, Rick Strah, Sean Henzy, “Spellbound”, Steve, Skip Werke, Stan, Sheila McClelland Petro, Sammy Free, Sean Cortimilia, Shaun, Spencer, Scott Urbas, Sludge, Shari Keyes Stulak, Tim Hamman, Tom King, Todd Starr, Tj Plechaty, Tom Leatherman, Terry, Tim Cottom, Tim Hayden, Tim Warren, Stacy, Steve Kittel SR, Steve Kittel JR, Val B., Vinnie Napoli, William Kiehn, Wayne and Zack Becou. Thank you all!
Thanks also to Thom, Doc, Joe D., Michelle D., Susan, Effie, Pam S., Zoe, Niki, Niko, Tracey, Scott, Alyssa, Peanuts, Derek, Julie, Chris, Daniel, Jessica, Ira, Sheri B., Cheryl, Karen, Lisa B., Tricia, Vern, Scott E., Mike, Stacy, Geroge, Joanne, Dave, Charmae, Georgeanne, Erik, Joe S., Wes, Greg, Wally, Mark G., Eric, Marc, Candy, Shelly, Steven F., Vince, Ron, Lisa W., Susie, Suann, Jane, Colleen, Helen, Kathy N., Jim C., Bill N., Kristen G., Erika L., Rachael, Mary Beth, Jeff, Chris H, Barb, Destiny, Tyler, Sal P., Aron, Jacque, John K., Tew W., Nancy Y., Nancy S., Christian, Mike H., Mark P., Lenny, Joann, Tom, Marty, Mari, Phil, Kathy, Judtin, Gary L., Terri, Pete P., Shane, Beth, Ami, Pattie, Cathy, Martha, Kim, the Dancing Marilyns and the rest of the ‘Frog Faithful’ for supporting all of this years jam nights.
Finally a big thanks to this year’s sponsors: Dirty Town Guitar and Amps, Guitar Center N. Olmsted and John Kerver. These are the folks who provide us with swag to give away, but much more than that… go above and beyond to support our jam, other jams and the greater Cleveland music scene in general.
I’ve missed a bunch of people, I’m sure, and most likely miss-spelled a bunch of names… I’m sorry. If you were with us this year, we truly appreciate it!
Have a happy and safe New Year… cya in 2015!”
Thanks Erika! :c)
Friday night’s Shady Drive show at the Sly Fox was a fun night. The crowd was a little light, but it was great to see Sandy, Ken and Dave there as well as Krista behind the bar and Mike Horvath on the boards. Thanks also to Matt Miller for an awesome job on bass!
Erika and I went to see Wish You Were Here at the House of Blues on Saturday night. As always, Eroc and Company put on an absolutely amazing show. If you haven’t seen them, you really are missing a treat. Check out their schedule at www.floydtribute.com
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!
This Friday night, Shady Drive returns to Danny Boys (8158 Broadview Rd., Broadview Heights, 9pm-1am)! Come early for dinner and a good seat! Let’s rock the house!
Saturday finds Shady Drive returning to 42 Eighty Food and Drink (4280 Shenandoah Pkwy., Brunswick 9:30 – 1:30) with Tony Koussa Jr. in the bass spot. Great food, frosty drinks and a party atmosphere are trademarks of a Shady Drive show at 42 Eighty. C’mon out and see for yourself! :c)
That’s it for this week. We’ll talk soon…
Mike :c)