Hi gang!

Happy Labor Day! Wow, the summer’s gone and it seems like it just started. I’ve had a very busy summer season and the time just flew by. I’m very thankful for all of the work, though. It’s been a fun season with lots of new developments!

This past week, Rob, Kevin and I hosted the Lube Jam on Monday and the Cleveland Music Club jam on Tuesday. Both were a lot of fun! We were off on Friday and played private functions on Saturday and Sunday.

Joining me tomorrow night for this week’s installment of the Cleveland Music Club jam at Bullfrog’s are G.S. Harper and Sammy Free. It’s always a blast onstage with these two characters, and we manage to play some good music as well! Bullfrog’s has really good food (try the Blackened chicken tortellini or the Jam Night Steak Special), 30 beers on tap and a friendly staff including Melissa behind the bar and servers Maria, Shannon and Lauren. We start at 7:30 and at 8:15 we turn the stage over to YOU! always a fun night, so make plans to come early and bring your axe!

This Friday, Shady Drive returns to our favorite Lakewood venue, Irish Kevin’s, where we’ll be partying with Jen and the regular Kevin’s gang. The regulars there are loads of fun to hang out with and if Jen’s gorgeous smile and friendly service behind the bar doesn’t make your night, I’ll eat my hat. Come join us at 9pm and be a part of the festivities!

On Saturday at 9:30pm, Shady Drive takes the stage at the fabulous Fairview Tavern. Featuring a $10 Strip Steak special and the BEST patty melt ever made, the Tavern’s menu is second to none. Their pizza rocks, the wings are awesome…there isn’t an item on the menu I wouldn’t recommend. You’ll get great service too, from Heather, Morgan, Kate, Frances, Ann Marie or Courtney. Beer? Ha! Stella, Miller, Labatt, Corona, Landshark…even Black Label! When you add Shady Drive to this mix, you just can’t go wrong at the Fairview Tavern!

That’s it for this week! We’ll talk soon!
Mike :c)