Hi gang!
Last Tuesday’s CMC Jam was super fun, thanks to hosts Becky Boyd, Mike Dixon, Jack Hrusch, jammers Bob Laeng, Greg H., Mike Cottom, Don Lydon, Greg Kern, Mike Cottom, Greg McGill, Sheila Petro, Bob DeVries and Gerald, John, Phil, Kathy, Mike, Priscilla, the dancing Marilyn’s and the rest of the ‘Frog Faithful.’ As always, thanks to Dirty Town Guitar and Amps, Guitar Center N. Olmsted and the staff and management of Bullfrog’s Sports Cafe for making these nights possible.
On to Friday’s Shady Drive debut at Danny Boy’s. Many thanks to Patty, Bill, Chris, Bob, Carolyn, Gary, Mike, Cindy and Steve for stopping out to rock out with us! Also big thanks to Tim Hamman who turned in a great performance on bass!
Saturday’s Shady Drive show at the Fairview Tavern was an amazing night! Huge thanks to Eroc for filling the bass spot with us! It was great to see Amanda, Jason, Colleen, Jimmy, Barb, Pam, Mike, Jen, Paul, Pete, Mark, Tracie, Frank and the Tavern gang out in full force! Epic!
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 Rob Hayes? and Tim Hamman?! This week, Bullfrog’s is also offering tastings of Sam Adams Winter Lager and Jolly Traveler beers. 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!
On Friday, Shady Drive will play a private event.
Saturday finds Shady Drive returning to 42 Eighty Food and Drink (4280 Shenandoah Pkwy., Brunswick 9:30 – 1:30) with Tim Hamman in the bass spot. Great food, frosty drinks and a party atmosphere are trademarks of a Shady Drive show at 42 Eighty. C’mon out and see for yourself! :c)
On Sunday, Aces Middleburg will host a benefit for drummer Marc Alu, who is battling throat cancer. Details are here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/ALU-Palooza/292134507642256
This is for a great cause. I’ll be there….you should too!
That’s all for this week! We’ll talk soon…
Mike :c)