Mike Starcher – Drivin' It!

Hi gang!

Tuesday’s CMC Jam was another fun evening! Thanks go out to our sponsor Dirty Town Guitar and Amps, guest hosts Brian Davidson and Bill March, jammers Bob Laeng, John Kerver, Hayden Frosti, Jim Belanger, Dan Elliott, Greg McGill, Don Lydon, Ronny B., Captain Bill, William Kiehn and Aaron (on bass and guitar). Also, big thanks to Pam, Alyssa, Mark, Tom, Janet, Effie, Sheri, Vern, the Dancing Marilyns and the rest of Doc’s music loving patrons for coming out to hang out and enjoy the music with us, and to Doc and Sherri for keeping our plates and glasses full!

Friday’s show at Bullfrog’s didn’t draw a large crowd, but we certainly had fun! Many thanks to those that came out, including Joy, Bob, Julie, John, Effie and Don!

On to Saturday at Doc and Louie’s, where we teamed up with the amazing Mr. Chris Hanna and the fabulous North Coast Horns. Doc’s was jumpin’ with an awesome crowd all evening. Thanks to Mary, Jon, the Dancing Marilyns, Vern, Mary, Bob, Barb, Dave, Troy, Liz, Joe, Pat, Charlie, Jamie, Larry, Debbie, Heidi, Mark and all of Doc’s gang that came out to party with us. We had a blast!

Coming up this week…

On Tuesday, the CMC Jam at Doc and Louie’s (24280 Lorain Rd., N. Olmsted, 7pm – 11pm) features guest hosts G.S. Harper and Kevin Fancher. Our sponsor each week is Dirty Town Guitar and Amps. As always, Doc’s amazing burgers (w/fries) are $4.95 all night and margaritas are $3 until 9pm. There’s plenty of parking in Doc’s front and back lots, O’Reilly’s back lot and their front lot after they close at 9pm. Full backline (two guitar amps, bass amp, Sonor drums, Alesis QS6 keyboard and PA) is provided, so bring your favorite axe, sticks or just your party attitude and dancin’ shoes and come join the fun!

Mark this Friday on your calendar and get yer best boots and hat ready, ’cause Cactus Jack is back! C’mon down to the Fairview Tavern (21867 Lorain Rd., Fairview Park, 9:30pm – 1:30am) and get yer country on as we play all of your favorite classic country hits! The Tavern has great chow and frosty cold beer so come join us! :c)

On Saturday, Shady Drive returns to the Blue Turtle Tavern (29352 Lorain Rd., N. Olmsted, 9pm – 1am). Our last appearance there was a blast and the house was packed, so come out this Saturday and join the fun!

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

Mike :c)

Hi gang!

Tuesday’s jam night was a blast! Many thanks to guest hosts George Hartwig and Gary Stulak, the band Shades of White (Guy, Lorie, Julie, Bill and Terry), Captain Bill, Katy Speckman, Lenna Pauley (Janette E. snuck out before her turn on the mic), Hayden Frosti (who broke a record 4 strings!), Scott Urbas, Bob Laeng, John Kerver, Joey Samide, Dave Deitke, Richie Shank, William Kiehn, Jim Keserich, Greg McGill, Don Lydon, Greg Kern, Rick Strah, Dennis Raymond, Dan Elliott, Ronny B, Lisa, Ron, Karen, Alyssa, Sheri, Joe S., Joe D., Eric, Effie, Vern, Sean, Kim, Mark, the dancing Marilyns and the rest of Doc’s music loving patrons, our sponsor Dirty Town Guitar and Amps (congrats to this week’s drawing winner Captain Bill), Sherri and Doc!

Friday night’s show at the Savannah was an extraordinary evening. Thanks to Chris, Daryl, Pat, Charlie, Arlene, Rich, Sue, Gordon, Katy, Debbie, Karen, Courtney, Effie, Don, Susan, Bob, Cheryl and Ron for coming out to party with us and to Chris Hanna, Darrin Clark, Mark Resnick and Al Widmer for turning in a stellar performance!

Saturday night’s Bier Haus crowd was a bit light, but Chris, Daryl, Erika, Gary and Merle were there to hang out with us and we had a blast!

Coming up this week…

On Tuesday, the CMC Jam at Doc and Louie’s (24280 Lorain Rd., N. Olmsted, 7pm – 11pm) features guest hosts Brian Davidson and Bill March. Our sponsor each week is Dirty Town Guitar and Amps. As always, Doc’s amazing burgers (w/fries) are $4.95 all night and margaritas are $3 until 9pm. There’s plenty of parking in Doc’s front and back lots, O’Reilly’s back lot and their front lot after they close at 9pm. Full backline (two guitar amps, bass amp, Sonor drums, Alesis QS6 keyboard and PA) is provided, so bring your favorite axe, sticks or just your party attitude and dancing shoes and come join the fun!

This Friday night, Shady Drive will return to the place where it all started for us, Bullfrog’s Sports Cafe (33137 Center Ridge Road, North Ridgeville). It’s been a LONG time since we’ve played this room, so we’re looking forward to rockin’ it out! Come out and party with us and let’s work off that Thanksgiving dinner together! :c)

On Saturday, Shady Drive will join up once again with the amazing Chris Hanna on keys and the fabulous North Coast Horns to rock the house at Doc and Louie’s (24280 Lorain Rd., N. Olmsted, 7pm – 11pm)! Come on out and stake out your spot on the dance floor while we play your favorite R&B, Motown, swing, blues and dance tunes!

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

Mike :c)

Hi gang!

Last Tuesday’s CMC Jam at Doc and Louie’s was all manner of fun, thanks to guest hosts Drew Doman and Uncle Steve Smith, sponsor Dirty Town Guitar and Amps, jammers Bob Laeng, Vic on guitar, Dave Ziggy Deitke, Richie Shank, Joan on fiddle, Dale Hartman, Dave on sax, Ronny B., Don Lydon, Gregory McGill, Tom King, Greg Kern, Jim on drums, Sammy Free, Marion on bass and Hichem Ferrah. Thanks also to Effie, Gerald, Pam, Larry, Trish, Karen S., Karen, John, Joe, Vern, Sheri, Bennett, the Dancing Marilyns and the rest of Doc’s music loving patrons for hanging out and supporting the jam week after week, and to Sherri and Doc for keeping our plates and glasses full.

On Saturday, Shady Drive with Chris Hanna on keys and the North Coast Horns played to a packed house at 42 Eighty Food and Drink. Thanks to Janet, Ed, Lori, Mike, Lisa (and her Mom and Dad!), Joe, Debbie, Laura, Gary, Merle, Coreen, Missy, George, James and all the 42 Eighty gang for coming out. What a great evening!

Coming up this week…

On Tuesday, the CMC Jam at Doc and Louie’s (24280 Lorain Rd., N. Olmsted, 7pm – 11pm) features guest hosts ‘Furious’ George Hartwig and Gary ‘G Rock’ Stulak. Our sponsor each week is Dirty Town Guitar and Amps. As always, Doc’s amazing burgers (w/fries) are $4.95 all night and margaritas are $3 until 9pm. There’s plenty of parking in Doc’s front and back lots, O’Reilly’s back lot and their front lot after they close at 9pm. Full backline (two guitar amps, bass amp, Sonor drums, Alesis QS6 keyboard and PA) is provided, so bring your favorite axe, sticks or just your party attitude and dancing shoes and come join the fun!

If you missed last Saturday’s show, you’re in luck! This Friday, Shady Drive (w/Chris Hanna) and the North Coast Horns are headed to the Savannah Bar and Grill (30676 Detroit Road, Westlake, 9pm – 1am) to rock the night away playing your favorite swing, blues, R&B and classic rock tunes. The Savannah features a spacious dance floor and great food and drinks, so dust off your dancin’ shoes and join us this Friday night for a rockin’ good time!

On Saturday, Shady Drive is back in trio configuration for our monthly appearance at The Bier Haus (17692 Pearl Rd., Strongsville, 8:30pm – Midnight). The food there is just amazing and they feature dozens of craft beers. Not to mention the owners and staff rock the house in their own right with service that can’t be beat. Come join us! You’ll be glad you did!

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

Mike :c)

Hi gang!

Last Tuesday’s CMC Jam at Doc and Louie’s was a fun night! Thanks to G.S. Harper and Kevin Fancher for a terrific job as guest hosts, to Hayden Frosti, Bob Laeng, Scott Urbas, Angelo Ciu, Wally Marflak, Jay Smith, Blake Kniola, Ronny B., Norm Tischler, Frances O’Daniel, Greg McGill, Greg Kern, Tom King, Dan Elliott and Benny Pacheco for stopping by to make some music with us, to Sheri, Alyssa, Pam, Mark, Mark G., Vern, Jimmy, Amanda, Jason, Tracy, Lisa, the Dancing Marilyns and the rest of Doc’s music loving patrons for coming out to have some fun, dance and hang out with us! Finally, big thanks as always to Doc and Sherri for making sure none of us went hungry or thirsty.

On Saturday, the Fairview Tavern was packed to the rafters for Shady Drive’s monthly appearance. Thanks to Dan, Denny, Chris and all the rest of the Tavern gang for coming out to party with us!

Coming up this week…

On Tuesday, the CMC Jam at Doc and Louie’s (24280 Lorain Rd., N. Olmsted, 7pm – 11pm) features guest hosts Drew Doman and ‘Uncle Steve’ Smith. Our sponsor each week is Dirty Town Guitar and Amps. As always, Doc’s amazing burgers (w/fries) are $4.95 all night and margaritas are $3 until 9pm. There’s plenty of parking in Doc’s front and back lots, O’Reilly’s back lot and their front lot after they close at 9pm. Full backline (two guitar amps, bass amp, Sonor drums, Alesis QS6 keyboard and PA) is provided, so bring your favorite axe, sticks or just your party attitude and dancing shoes and come join the fun!

This Saturday, Shady Drive (w/Chris Hanna) and the North Coast Horns return to 42 Eighty Food and Drink (4280 Shenandoah Pkwy, Brunswick, 9:30pm – 1:30am) to play all of your favorite R&B, Motown, Blues and dance tunes. This is always a great time, so mark your calendar now. Get there early to get a good seat!

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

Mike :c)

Hi gang!

Last week’s Halloween Jam at Doc and Louie’s was full of treats…and there were a few tricks, too. :c) Thanks to jammers Bob Laeng, Scott Urbas, Joey Samide, TJ Plechaty, Jeff Sherman, Ken Porter, Katyana Speckman, Pat Reiter, Carla Funk, Lenna Pauley, Captain Bill, William Kiehn, Ronny B., Jon Darling, Tom King, Dan Haller, Greg Kern, Tim Hamman, Don Lydon, Dan Elliott and Dennis Raymond and guest hosts George Hartwig and Gary G-Rock Stulak! Thanks also to everyone who came out to listen, hang out or dance, including Lisa, Ron, Marty, Mari, Steve, Karen, Jen, Sheri, Nancy, Pattie, Jimmy, Katie, Lil George, Grant, Vern, Bob, Steven, Effie, Ro, Joe S., the dancing Marilyns and the rest of Doc’s music loving patrons.
Finally, thank you to Matt and Jordan who played the parts of Doc and Sherri tonight (nicely done, sirs!) and to Dirty Town Guitar and Amps for their continued support each week!

On to Friday and Shady Drive’s debut at The Blue Turtle. It was a great night and the club was rockin’ all night long. Thanks to Chris, Daryl, Erika, Katy, Jen, Lisa, Dean, Marilyn, Denny, Laura and Gary for coming out to party with us. There was even a Pat and Charlie fly-by! :c)

Coming up this week…

On Tuesday, the CMC Jam at Doc and Louie’s (24280 Lorain Rd., N. Olmsted, 7pm – 11pm) features guest hosts G. S. Harper and Kevin ‘Hollywood’ Fancher. Our sponsor each week is Dirty Town Guitar and Amps. As always, Doc’s amazing burgers are $4.95 (w/fries) all night and margaritas are $3 until 9pm. There’s plenty of parking in Doc’s front and back lots, O’Reilly’s back lot and their front lot after they close at 9pm. Full backline (two guitar amps, bass amp, Sonor drums, Alesis QS6 keyboard and PA) is provided, so bring your favorite axe, sticks or just your party attitude and dancing shoes and come join the fun!

This Saturday, it’s that time once again as Shady Drive returns to the fabulous Fairview Tavern for our monthly appearance there. Come party with us and enjoy one of the Tavern’s delicious dishes (try the $10 strip steak special!) and some frosty cold beverages while we play your favorite classic rock and blues tunes!

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

Mike :c)

Hi gang!

Last week’s CMC Jam at Doc and Louie’s was full of surprises! Guest hosts were Brian Davidson and (surprise!) Kevin Fancher filling in for Tony Camerato. Stopping by to jam were : Hayden Frosti, Bob Laeng, (surprise!) Michael Bay, Hichem Ferrah, Joey Samide, (surprise!) Jay Smith, (surprise!) Joan on violin, Katyana Speckman, Mal Mapes, JMY T., (surprise!) Ray Varga, Carla Funk, Chad Hoffman, Don on keys, (surprise!) Dominick Cataldo, Ronny B., Dan Elliott, Tom King, Greg Kern, and Greg McGill. Thank you also to Dirty Town Guitar and Amps (our sponsor) for leading the charge tonight. Our cheering section included Katy, Alyssa, Helen, Dave, Sheri, Vern, Aron, Amanda, Jason, Ron, Lisa, Dick, Pam, Joe S., the Dancing Marilyns and the rest of Doc’s music loving patrons. Thanks for all of your support! Finally, thank you Doc and Sherri for keeping the “supplies” well stocked all night.

On Friday at Doc and Louie’s with Shady Drive, it was great to see Pat, Charlie, Katy, Marilyn, Mary Beth, Trish, Gerald and Tom. Thanks to everyone who came out. We’re back at Doc and Louie’s next on November 30 with the North Coast Horns. :c)

Saturday’s Bier Haus show was a rockin’ good time! Thanks to Chris, Wally, Marina, Pat, Martin, Sue, Sean, Kathy, Donna and everyone else who stopped by to join the party! We’re back at The Bier Haus next on November 23.

Coming up this week…

On Tuesday, the CMC Halloween Jam at Doc and Louie’s (24280 Lorain Rd., N. Olmsted, 7pm – 11pm) features guest hosts ‘Furious’ George Hartwig and Gary ‘GRock’ Stulak. Our sponsor each week is Dirty Town Guitar and Amps. As always, Doc’s amazing burgers are $4.95 (w/fries) all night and margaritas are $3 until 9pm. There’s plenty of parking in Doc’s front and back lots, O’Reilly’s back lot and their front lot after they close at 9pm. Full backline (two guitar amps, bass amp, Sonor drums, Alesis QS6 keyboard and PA) is provided, so bring your favorite axe, sticks or just your party attitude and dancing shoes and come join the fun!

Friday, Shady Drive will debut at the new Blue Turtle Tavern (29352 Lorain Rd., N. Olmsted, 9pm – 1am). This is the newest hot spot in town, so c’mon out and let’s make it a Shady Drive party!

Shady Drive is off on Saturday, but there are plenty of bands to see around town, so go see one of them! :c)

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

Mike :c)

Hi gang!

Last Tuesday’s CMC jam at Doc and Louie’s was a great time! Thanks to guest hosts ‘Furious’ George Hartwig and Gary ‘G Rock’ Stulak and jammers Hayden Frosti, Russell, Wally Marflak, Joey Samide, Bob Laeng, John Kerver, Mike Binder, Blake Kniola, Ronny B., Lenna Pauley, JMY T., Dan, Bob DeVries, Priscilla Zietlow, Sean Cortimillia, Mal Mapes, Tom King, Greg Kern, Dan Elliott, and Dick Smolik. Thanks also to Gerald, Trish, Patricia, Jimmy, Dan, Wes, Alyssa, Ron, Vern, Lynette, Joe, Sheri, the Dancing Marilyns and the rest of Doc’s Tuesday faithful for coming out to hang out with us, to Dirty Town Guitar and Amps for their sponsorship and support (congrats Tom King) and to Doc and Sherri for putting a roof over our heads, food on our plates and beverages in our glass! :c)

Thanks to the guys and gals of Wish You Were Here for an absolutely amazing show on Friday night. If you haven’t seen this band, you really need to. They are at the House of Blues next on January 4th.

Coming up this week…

On Tuesday, it’s another installment of the Cleveland Music Club Jam at Doc and Louie’s (24280 Lorain Rd., N. Olmsted, 7pm – 11pm). Our sponsor is Dirty Town Guitar and Amps and guest hosts are Brian Davidson and Tony Camerato. As always, Doc’s amazing burgers are $4.95 (w/fries) all night and margaritas are $3 until 9pm. There’s plenty of parking in Doc’s front and back lots, O’Reilly’s back lot and their front lot after they close at 9pm. Full backline (two guitar amps, bass amp, Sonor drums, Alesis QS6 keyboard and PA) is provided, so bring your favorite axe, sticks or just your party attitude and dancing shoes and come join the fun!

On Thursday, Shady Drive plays a private event at the House of Blues.

Then, on Friday, Shady Drive will appear at Doc and Louie’s (24280 Lorain Rd., N. Olmsted, 8pm – Midnight). Get out your dancin’ shoes and come on out and join the party! Doc’s burgers and wings are out of this world and the beverages are frosty cold. All we need is YOU! :c)

Saturday will find Shady Drive back at The Bier Haus ( 17692 Pearl Rd., Strongsville, 8:30pm – Midnight). The food there is just amazing and they feature dozens of craft beers. Not to mention the owners and staff rock the house in their own right with service that can’t be beat. Come join us! You’ll be glad you did! :c)

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

Mike :c)

Hi gang!

Last Tuesday at Doc’s was a blast with guest hosts Drew Doman and Uncle Steve Smith, jammers Vic on guitar, Hayden Frosti, Wally Marflak, Bob Laeng, John Kerver, Dave Ziggy Deitke, Joey Samide, Tim Hamman, Dale Bally, Jaime Flores, Ronny B., John Powell, Greg Kern, Don Lydon, Dan Elliott, and Greg McGill. Thank you to Sheri, Alyssa, Effie, Vern, Joe D., Joe S., Lynette, Heidi, the Dancing Marilyns, and the rest of Doc’s music loving patrons for all of the dancing, applause and great conversation. Finally, thanks to Doc and Sherri for keeping everyone fed and watered!

Wednesday’s CMC gig at the Fairview Tavern was loads of fun as always! Thanks to G. S. Harper and Kevin Fancher for turning in a great performance. :c)

Friday’s Shady Drive show at 42Eighty was definitely a party! Emily and Ann rocked it behind the bar and the 42Eighty crowd was out in full force! Great night!

Saturday was even better as Shady Drive returned to the Fairview Tavern. Many thanks to Blake Kniola for an excellent performance on bass and to Jen, Mary, Bob, Sandy, Ken, Heather and Nancy for stopping out to party with us!

Coming up next week….

On Tuesday, the CMC Jam at Doc and Louie’s (24280 Lorain Rd., N. Olmsted, 7pm – 11pm) features guest hosts ‘Furious’ George Hartwig and Gary ‘GRock’ Stulak. Our sponsor each week is Dirty Town Guitar and Amps. As always, Doc’s amazing burgers are $4.95 (w/fries) all night and margaritas are $3 until 9pm. There’s plenty of parking in Doc’s front and back lots, O’Reilly’s back lot and their front lot after they close at 9pm. Full backline (two guitar amps, bass amp, Sonor drums, Alesis QS6 keyboard and PA) is provided, so bring your favorite axe, sticks or just your party attitude and dancing shoes and come join the fun!

Shady Drive is off on Friday and I’m headed down to the House of Blues to catch Wish You Were Here. This is always a hell of a show. There still may be a ticket or two left, so don’t hesitate!

On Saturday,. Shady Drive plays a private event.

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

Mike :c)

Hi gang!

Last week’s CMC Jam Night was a rockin’ good time! Stopping by to jam with us were Jen Adame (Happy Birthday!), Hayden Frosti, David Lewicki, Bob Laeng, John Kerver, Hichem Ferrah, Mike Cottom, Mike Cottom Jr., Greg Lapsevich, Ronny B., Greg Kern, Jon Darling, Dan Elliott, Greg McGill, Tom King, Sammy Free, Blake Kniola, Katyana Speckman, Wally Marflak, “Duet Forum” (Larry Ketola and Jeff Ulmicher), Mal Mapes and Jaime Flores. Big thanks to all of them as well as Don Lydon, Bob Devries, and Dennis Raymond, who also came out to make some music but had to leave. Thanks to all of the folks who came out to party with us, celebrate Jen’s birthday and enjoy the music, including: Lisa, Amanda, Jason, Pattie, Jimmy, Wes, Jon, Nancy, Gerald, Sheri, Pam, Mary Beth, Eroc, Mike H., Effie, Alyssa, Lenna, Mark, Aron, Barb, Tim, the Dancing Marilyns and the rest of Doc’s music loving patrons. Thank you Dirty Town Guitar and Amps for sponsoring us each week and thank you G.S. Harper and Bill March for hosting this week. Finally, thank you Doc and Sherri keeping us off the streets on Tuesday nights!

Friday and Saturday nights I had the privilege of filling in for Scott Hathaway with Heart and Soul at Carrie Cerino’s. My thanks to Stevon Wolf, Kenya Coleman, Dennis Bielinski, Russ Richards and Dave Kozma for making it a VERY easy fill-in gig. I had a blast! :c)

Saturday morning found Shady Drive playing the Ford Engine Plant 1 Open House in Brookpark. The weather was not very cooperative, but we managed to squeeze two sets in between the rainstorms. It was fun despite the rain and having to spend the remainder of the day unpacking our gear and drying it out. :cX

Coming up this week…

On Tuesday, the CMC Jam at Doc and Louie’s (24280 Lorain Rd., N. Olmsted, 7pm – 11pm) features guest hosts Drew Doman and Uncle Steve Smith. Our sponsor each week is Dirty Town Guitar and Amps. As always, Doc’s amazing burgers are $4.95 (w/fries) all night and margaritas are $3 until 9pm. There’s plenty of parking in Doc’s front and back lots, O’Reilly’s back lot and their front lot after they close at 9pm. Full backline (two guitar amps, bass amp, Sonor drums, Alesis QS6 keyboard and PA) is provided, so bring your favorite axe, sticks or just your party attitude and dancing shoes and come join the fun!

Wednesday, it’s time once again for Cleveland Music Club’s appearance at the Fairview Tavern (21867 Lorain Rd.) ! G. S. Harper and Kevin Fancher join me to play your favorite tunes from 8pm – 11pm. It’s always fun, so come join us!

Friday will find Shady Drive back at 42 Eighty Food and Drink (4280 Shenandoah Pkwy, Brunswick, 9:30pm – 1:30am) to rock out with the gang. The food, drinks and service are awesome, so come join us and let’s kick this weekend off in Shady Drive style!

From there, Shady Drive cruises north this Saturday to the Fairview Tavern (21867 Lorain Rd., Fairview Park, 9:30pm – 1:30am) for our monthly appearance there. The beer is cold, the food is amazing and the service is fast and friendly, so come on out and party with us and the Tavern gang for a rockin’ night!

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

Mike :c)

Hi gang!

Last Tuesday, we kicked off the week, AND the third year of the Cleveland Music Club Jam Night at Doc and Louie’s! Guest hosts ‘Furious’ George Hartwig and Gary ‘GRock’ Stulak rocked it out during the host set. Then we turned the stage over to jammers Mike Cottom Sr., Mike Cottom Jr., Bob Laeng, John Kerver, Skip Werke, Joey Samide, Scott Urbas, Luther Trammell, Blake Kniola, John Powell, Dan Elliott, Greg McGill, Don Lydon, Greg Kern, Katyana Speckman, Mal Mapes, Lenna Pauley, Paul Franks, JMY T., Marysa Tigue and Sean Cortimilia. Thank you all for coming out to entertain us! Thanks also to Hayden, Alyssa, Joe, Effie, Vern, Gary, Lisa, any and all dancers including those of the Marilyn persuasion and the rest of Doc’s music loving patrons. The dance floor got a workout that night! Huge thanks, as always, to our weekly sponsor Dirty Town Guitar and Amps. If you need repairs, mods, custom built amps etc… get down to Dirty Town! Finally, thanks to Doc and Sherri for rockin’ it out every week!

On Wednesday it was off to the Fairview Tavern as ‘Furious’ George Hartwig and Tim Hamman joined me for Cleveland Music Club’s 8-11 show. We had a great time playing for the Tavern crowd! Thanks to Barb, Erika and Gerald and everyone else who came out to see us.

Shady Drive appeared at the Parma Tavern on Friday night and as always we had a great time. Thanks to all who came out including Nate, Katy, Jen, Blake and Sarah! :c)

Saturday’s Shady Drive debut show at Divot’s Sports Bar was a bit light on attendance, but a great show nonetheless. Thanks to Chris, Wally, Sandy, Ken, Beverly and Ron for coming out! The food there is excellent and it’s a really nice venue with some pretty awesome regular folks. We’re looking forward to appearing there again. :c)

Coming up this week…

On Tuesday, the CMC Jam at Doc and Louie’s (24280 Lorain Rd., N. Olmsted, 7pm – 11pm) features guest hosts G.S. Harper and Bill March. Our sponsor each week is Dirty Town Guitar and Amps. As always, Doc’s amazing burgers are $4.95 (w/fries) all night and margaritas are $3 until 9pm. There’s plenty of parking in Doc’s front and back lots, O’Reilly’s back lot and their front lot after they close at 9pm. Full backline (two guitar amps, bass amp, Sonor drums, Alesis QS6 keyboard and PA) is provided, so bring your favorite axe, sticks or just your party attitude and dancing shoes and come join the fun!

Shady Drive is off Friday. On Saturday we’ll play the Ford Engine Plant 1 Open House from 11am – 3pm.

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

Mike :c)