Hi gang!

It doesn’t seem possible that we’re writing our last note for 2011. You’ve all played a big part in making this a most wonderful year. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you all for your support and enthusiasm during 2011. We wish each and every one of you a very Happy New Year and look forward to seeing you again in 2012!

This past year was the busiest ever for Shady Drive as we played over 90 dates at the House of Blues, Twilight at the Zoo, Fairview Tavern, Irish Kevin’s, Doc and Louie’s, Savannah, Parkview Nite Club, Harpo’s, The Mad Cactus and The Lampliter among others. We’re scheduled back at all of those and more in 2012. Last year also saw the debut of the full 8-piece version of Shady Drive featuring vocalist Erin Rossi, keyboardist Bob Hayes and the fabulous North Coast Horns at Twilight at the Zoo in August and Bullfrog’s Sports Cafe in November. Look for more appearances in this configuration coming up in 2012, including a return to Twilight at the Zoo.

On Saturday January 7th, Shady Drive will kick start 2012 with our first show of the year at Irish Kevin’s (13601 Detroit Ave., Lakewood; 9pm – 1am). The Irish Kevin’s crowd is always a blast to party with, so come join us and let’s start 2012 off in fine fashion!

That’s all for this week (and this year!) We’ll talk soon…

Rob, Kevin and Mike