Hi gang!

It’s been a while since I’ve written. I’m back behind the kit now and doing much better. There’s a lot to catch up on so let’s get started!

First, please join me in welcoming Paul Lewis to Shady Drive on bass and vocals. Paul has recently returned from Nashville where he spent a number of years touring with country artist Matt Stillwell. Don’t let the country gig fool you though, Paul can rock it out with the best of them. Come on out to a Shady Drive gig and see for yourself!

Shady Drive appeared at Cleats – Strongsville on Friday in front of a very enthusiastic crowd that included Laura, Gary, Merle, Sandy, Ken, Mary, Rick, Jackie and Bill! We had a blast! Sadly that was our last gig there as they are remodeling and discontinuing music at that venue.

On Saturday we returned to 42 Eighty and another great crowd. Together we rocked the house all night long! Thanks to the entire 42 Eighty gang for coming out to party with us. It was a fun night as always!

Sunday found us at the Galleria Courtyard at Erieview Plaza. We had a great time partying with the crowd before the Browns victory over the Steelers! Look for us there before every Browns home game.

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) This week we welcome guest hosts Furious George Hartwig and Gary G Rock Stulak! Our sponsors each week are Dirty Town Guitar and Amps and Guitar Center of N. Olmsted. 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!

Shady Drive was scheduled to appear at The Bier Haus this Friday. Unfortunately, the restaurant has closed and our gig is cancelled. We wish all the best to Bob, Michelle and their staff and thank them for having us as a regular part of their live entertainment over the past two years!

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

Mike :c)