Hi gang!
It has been an interesting week, to say the least. We kicked it off on Tuesday with the Cleveland Music Club Jam at Doc & Louie’s. Stopping by to play some tunes were Kevin Fancher, Rob Hill, Louis Johnson, Family Tradition (Darrin Meecha, Rich Gross and Charlie Vanek), Hayden Frosti, Vic Connard, John Kerver, Bob Laeng, Up N Runnin’ (Jill Joreski, Gary Ames, Jay Smith, Dan Elliott) Dave Deitke, Dave Poirier, Luke Pernici, T. J. Plechaty, John Powell, Don Lydon, Greg Kern, Jason Giaco, Marc Alu, Bob DeVries, Jeff C., and Frances Dennis. Also in attendance were all of Doc’s music loving patrons as well as Joe D., Steven F., Jim B., Scott, Sue Ann, Amanda B., Jason N., Gene F., and The Dancing Marilyns! A fun time was had by all! :c)
On Friday, Shady Drive appeared at Durty Nellie’s. We were very disappointed in the behavior displayed by the club’s owner and as a result, we will no longer appear there. We’d like to express our thanks to Lanita and her crew, as well as Jen, Diane, Pat and Wally for coming out to see us and hope we’ll see you at another venue soon! :c)
Saturday night found Shady Drive at the Fairview Tavern playing to a packed house. It was great to see Gary and Laura and their crew, Jeff, Marty, Mari, Wally, Don, Brad and Denny! We had an amazing time!
Coming up this week, Dwayne Dickman and Eroc Sosinski will join me onstage this Tuesday at Doc and Louie’s (24280 Lorain Rd., North Olmsted, 7pm – 11pm) to co-host the Cleveland Music Club jam night. Our sponsors are Dirty Town Guitar and Amps, Sonor Drums and Guitar Center. Our own Amazing Kristen will be serving up 2 for 1 burgers and $3 margaritas at the speed of light. So grab your favorite axe or just your party attitude and join us at Doc and Louie’s! It’s THE place to be on Tuesday night! :c)
On Friday, Shady Drive will debut at 42eighty Food and Drink (4280 Shenandoah Dr., Brunswick, 9:30pm to 1:30am). The club just opened on May 1 and is really decked out with a great stage, lights and dance floor. It’s located just off Pearl Road between Route 303 and Grafton Road. There’s plenty of parking, the food is great and so is the service, so come check us out!
Due to the club’s remodeling, Shady Drive will not be appearing at the Purple Shamrock on May 19th as previously scheduled, but look for us there in the fall!
That’s all for this week! We’ll talk soon…
Mike :c)