Hi gang!
Fantastic week! First was the Cleveland Music Club Jam at Doc and Louie’s and the first ever “Bass Circle” jam. Co-hosting with me were G.S. Harper and Sammy Free. We were joined by Charlie Hilderbrand (all the way from State College PA!), Luke Pernici, The Smokey Blue Band, Jay Smith, John Kerver, Nick (Hugh Jackman) Malakar, Bob Laeng, Charlie Simms, Celeste Harsa, Rob Hill, Dan Elliott, Raymond Varga, Kevin Fancher, Steve Raz, Alex Raz, Gary Ames, Dennis Bielinski, John Powell, Blake Kniola, Duane T. Bubsey, Dominic Cataldo, Jaime Flores, Marc Alu, Norm Tischler, Todd Starr, Brent Lane, Carl DeScott, Priscilla Zietlow, Greg Lapsevich, Brian (Holy CRAP!) Davidson, Lou Santoro, Dakota Domanich, Mike Layton, Hichem Ferrah, Mike B, Dan S., Bob D., Shannon H., Barb G., Dave K., Mike C., Drew O,. Lenna P., Cheryl B., Eric B., Gene, Shelly, Ami, Toni G., Uncle Peanuts and everyone else amongst the hoard of people at Doc’s! Special thanks to Kristen who went above and beyond amazing keeping everyone happy. You rock, girl! As always, thanks Doc for having us each week.
On Friday and Saturday, Shady Drive kicked off the Valentine’s Day weekend with a special two-night performance at the Fairview Tavern. Thanks to everyone who joined us over the weekend! :c)
Coming up this week, join me for the Valentine’s Day edition of the Cleveland Music Club Jam Night at Doc and Louie’s (24280 Lorain Rd. North Olmsted, 7pm – 11pm) on Tuesday night. Bring your Valentine out to Doc and Louie’s for a 2 for 1 burger and a $3 Margarita while Drew Doman, Uncle Steve and I play your favorite tunes. Then after dinner, it’s your turn onstage where you can serenade your sweetie with a few tunes of your own! What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day? This week’s sponsor is Dirty Town Guitar and Amp!
On Friday, Shady Drive appears at The Lampliter Lounge (6339 Olde York Rd. Parma Heights, 9:30pm – 1:30am). The Lamp is always fun and plenty of room to shake yer groove thang, so bring your dancin’ shoes and come party with us!
That’s all for this week! We’ll talk soon…
Mike :c)