Downtown Dave’s Live Music Preview (8-28/9-7)

putinbay.com is happy to welcome back Downtown Dave! A short column by Dave Schafer, owner of Ashley’s Island House and friend of the site, Downtown Dave will share this week’s live music schedule at the Bay, as well as his thoughts on what’s what at PIB!

Downtown Dave is going to make you want to come to the Bay this weekend. Here’s where we think you should stay!

Next Two Weekend’s Live Music At The Bay!

A quick note: all of the above listings might not be 100% perfect. I do my best to provide everybody with the best info on the bands every week  that I know. Sometimes I make mistakes. But just like my thoughts of the week I am not going to let somebody criticize what I try to provide every week. If they think they can do better, bring it on. LOL

Mr. Ed’s

Aug 28 Will Freed 1:30 Cooper Eller 5:30 Fun Buckets 9:30
Aug 29 Matt Dalton 1:30 Will Freed 5:30 Thee Andi Joe Experience 9:30
Aug 30 Casper 4:30 Thee Andi Joe Experience 9:30
Aug 31 Ben Beallas 1:30 Casper 4:30 Thee Andi Joe Experience 9:30
Sept 1 Mike Barwolf 1:30 Sully 5:30 Fun Buckets 9:30
Sept 4 Frank Harrison 4:00 Casper 8:00
Sept 5 Casper 4:00 Big Bad Stache 9:00
Sept 6 Big Bad Stache 9:00
Sept 7 Casper 8:00
Most of the afternoon shows are on the patio outside weather permitting

Round House

Aug 28 Bob Gatewood Trio 2:00 Ryan and Michelle Trio 8:30
Aug 29 Ryan and Michelle Trio 2:00 Emilys Toy Box 8:30
Aug 30 Mad Dog 2:00 Paul Franks 6:30 Emilys Toy Box 9:30
Aug 31 Mad Dog 2:00 Paul Franks 6:30 Emilys Toy Box 9:30
Sept 1 Jordan and Josh Trio 2:00 Killer Flamingos 9:30
Sept 2 AJ Lynn Duo 2:00 AJ Lynn Duo 8:30
Sept 3 Screaming Heathens Duo 2:00 AJ Lynn Duo 8:30
Sept 4 Screaming Heathens Duo 2:00 AJ Lynn Duo 8:30
Sept 5 Ray Fogg 2:00 Not Fast Enough 8:30
Sept 6 Not Fast Enough Acoustic 2:00 Not Fast Enough 8:30

Emilys Toybox has been playing at the Roundhouse for many years. I never miss one of their shows. Special Labor show by the Flamingos

Boathouse

Aug 29 Mike and Priscilla 4:00 That 80s Band 9:30
Aug 30 Mike and Priscilla 4:00 That 80s Band 9:30
Aug 31 Meager Kings 12:00 That 80s Band 9:30
Sept 1 AJ Knepper 2:00
Sept 5 Franke and Ranke 4:00 The 25s 9:00
Sept 6 Franke and Ranke 4:00 The 25s 9:00

Beer Barrel

Aug 28 Eazy Ian 3:00 Tobi Lee 8:00
Aug 29 Kyle Smithers 2:00 Tobi Lee 6:00 The Fulcos 9:30
Aug 30 Kyle Smithers 2:00 Tobi Lee 6:00 The Fulcos 9:30
Aug 31 Kyle Smithers 2:00 Tobi Lee 6:00 The Fulcos 9:30
Sept 1 Kyle Smithers 3:00 Tobi Lee 7:30
Sept 4 Tobi Lee 4:00
Sept 5 Eazy Ian 2:00 Tobi Lee 6:00 Trixy Tang 9:30
Sept 6 Eazy Ian 2:00 Tobi Lee 6:00 Trixy Tang 9:30
Sept 7 Tobi Lee 3:00

The Afternoon shows are usually on the patio weather permitting. These are the last shows of the Fulcos this year on Put in Bay. If you want to see them again you will have to travel to Florida. They are really a must see before the end of the season.

Reel Bar

Aug 29 The Monea Brothers 7:30
Aug 30 The Monea Brothers 2:00 Ray Fogg 7:30
Aug 31 The Monea Brothers 2:00 Ray Fogg 7:30
Sept 1 Ray Fogg and Bob Gatewood 9:00
Sept 5 Bob Gatewood 7:30
Sept 6 Ray Fogg 7:30
Sept 7 Ray Fogg and Reese Daily 3:00

You do not want to miss Ray and Reese. Make sure you get there early for a seat. They will be playing a tribute to the songs of Pat Daily

The Keys

Aug 28 Allie Market
Aug 29 Travelin Johnsons
Aug 30 Travelin Johnsons
Aug 31 Travelin Johnsons
Sept 5 Master TC
Sept 6 Master TC
Sept 7 Master TC

All of these artists play great lunch and dinner time music. Not too loud but nice background music to enjoy a meal on the water. Sunday through Thursday shows are at 1:00 and 5:00 Friday Saturday shows are at 2:00 and 6:00. I have seen the Travelin Johnsons and they are a must see

Frosty Bar

Aug 29 Rick Dewitt 7:00
Aug 30 Rick Dewitt 2:00 Lucky Penny 8:00
Aug 31 Pat Shepard 2:00 Lucky Penny 8:00

Mojito Bay

Aug 29 Pat Masalko 4:00 Stephen Carey Trio 8:00
Aug 30 Pat Masalko 12:00 Sunset Duo 4:00 Stephen Carey Trio 8:00
Aug 31 Sunset Duo 12:00 Pat Masalko 4:00 Stephen Carey Trio 8:00
Sept 1 Sunset Suo 1:00
Sept 5 The Ladies Night 8:00
Sept 6 The Ladies Night 2:00

What can I say other than take your shoes off and put your toes in the sand and have a Mojito. 

Fish Bowl

Aug 28 Connor Morehart 8:00
Aug 29 Lucas Guy 3:00 Connor Morehart 7:00
Aug 30 Connor Morehart 1:00
Aug 31 Luke Rausch 1:00

Rest of the Island

The Brewery has Karaoke every Friday and Saturday night starting at 10:00 and right across the street from them is a piano bar. So if you don’t like any of the music on the island sing your own songs or sing your request with the piano player. Plus I found out Topsy Turvey has a Jam session every Monday night at 9:00 where many of the local musicians play.  A lot of the solo acts play for tips so please show your love for them

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Downtown Dave’s Thought(s) For The Week

So it is almost September. I cannot believe the summer has gone so fast. The weather this year has been crazy. We had a chilly damp early summer. Then we had a very hot, humid dry month. Now it seems like fall is a month too early. But one thing for sure: the music scene on Put in Bay is always good. This time of year the crowd is different. With kids back to school I find the next few weeks are the best because the crowds are not as big but they are still fun. The chamber of commerce has lots of fall events planned. You will probably notice that the music schedule is a little smaller. The weekday entertainment is limited but there is still a lot to do on the island. Sometimes it is just as good just to get away and relax. It is amazing that you can take a quick boat ride to an island in Ohio and you feel like you are in another world.

Now my thoughts for the week.

Failure is not the end
While failure is definitely not a desired outcome, it is still part of your success. Many successful people have failed a lot of times in their lives, and that is one of the main reasons they are successful today. Embrace failures and learn from them. Only when you stay positive during failures can you rise up to success tomorrow.

Learning to let go
Letting go of an idea or a goal can be very painful at times, especially if you have invested a lot of effort and time into it. However, you have to learn to let go to be successful. No matter how great an idea is, or how desirable a goal or dream is, you have to give them up if they are not feasible. Being adaptable in your thoughts is essential to ensure success.

Decide to leave a legacy.
Even at a young age it is important to think about what legacy you want to leave because knowing how you want to be remembered helps you decide how to live today. So in the last year I have made choices to help me leave a legacy. I have set up 529 college plans for my grandkids to help offset their college costs. I will contribute every year. That way my grandkids will have a head start in life. Hopefully they will remember how I will be making their lives easier when they get older. And I have decided to serve on the City Council on Put in Bay. I attend probably 75% of the meetings anyway but I feel that I can help make Put in Bay a better place for business and a better place to live. The problem with most politicians is that they do the job for themselves. I am doing it for the community that I love. I encourage everybody to find a way to leave a legacy. Even if it is small like what I am doing, do something. It really feels good to have a lasting effect on others after I am gone.