Downtown Dave’s Live Music Preview (9-10/9-20)

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

Sept 12 Frank Harrison 2:00 Flicker Fade 9:00
Sept 13 Flicker Fade 9:00
Sept 14 Tom Brady 8:00
Sept 19 Casper 2:00 Tyler Reed 9:00
Sept 20 Tyler Reed 9:00
Sept 21 Casper 8:00

Round House

Sept 10 Bob Gatewood 2:00 Jordan and Josh Trio 8:30
Sept 11 Jordan and Josh Trio 2:00 Dear Zoe 8:30
Sept 12 Badfoot 2:00 Dear Zoe 8:30
Sept 13 Mad Dog 2:00 Paul Franks 6:30 Dear Zoe 9:30
Sept 19 Screaming Heathens Duo 2:00 Emilys Toy Box 8:30
Sept 20 Mad Dog 2:00 Emilys Toy Box 8:30

Boathouse

Sept 12 Ashley Martin Band 9:00
Sept 13 Ashley Martin Band 9:00

Beer Barrel

Sept 12 Kyle Smithers 2:00 Tobi Lee 6:00 PS Dump your Boyfriend 9:30
Sept 13 Kyle Smithers 2:00 Tobi Lee 6:00 PS Dump your Boyfriend 9:30
Sept 14 Tobi Lee 3:00
Sept 19 Lucas Guy 2:00 Kyle Smithers 6:00 28 Days 9:30
Sept 20 Lucas Guy 2:00 Kyle Smithers 6:00 28 Days 9:30
Sept 21 Kyle Smithers 3:00

Sept 14th show is Tobi Lee’s last show of 2025 on Put in Bay. The patio at the Beer Barrel will not be the same. She does get a good crowd every time she plays

Reel Bar

Sept 12 Bob Gatewood 7:30
Sept 13 Ray Fogg 7:30
Sept 19 Bob Gatewood 7:30
Sept 20 Ray Fogg 7:30

Mojito Bay

Sept 12 Brad Moore 8:00
Sept 13 Brad Moore 2:00 Pat Masalko 7:00
Sept 14 Brad Moore 2:00
Sept 19 Monea Brothers 7:00
Sept 20 Ben Beallas 2:00 Monea Brothers 7:00

Fish Bowl

Sept 12 Lucas Guy 3:00 Mitch and Chase 7:00
Sept 13 Mitch and Chase 1:00
Sept 14 Mitch and Chase 1:00
Sept 18 Ben Beallas 6:00
Sept 19 Connor Morehart 1:00 Jamtastic 7:00
Sept 20 Connor Morehart 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

Use These Quick Links To Plan A PIB Trip!

Downtown Dave’s Thought(s) For The Week

So we are down to 7 weeks left in the 2025 season on Put in Bay. You still have lots of time to enjoy island life before winter arrives. Yes we only have entertainment on weekends but they are all good entertainers and well worth the trip. Plus this weekend is halfway to St Patty’s Day. It is always a great time. Plus the weather is looking fantastic.

Time for my thought of the week.

The goal for all of us is to create a successful life. I am sure we can all agree that a successful life, in part, is one truly lived. That is, a life filled with accomplished, adventure, highs and lows, struggle, defeat, and victory. ( I could use a few Browns victories) A life is filled filled with action, not ease. To create a life of accomplishment, and one of success, you have to embrace hard work. Hard work creates grit. It gives us a sense of pride, purpose, and accomplishment; without which, we can never truly feel as though we are giving our best to this dying flame that we call life., or our true value to the rest of the people that we are connected to.

What you do in your personal and professional life affects so many others that are connected to you. Why would you want to go through life doing the easy stuff. Embrace your hardships and look to add more to your life. This is how you grow. This is how you evolve. This is how you truly live a meaningful life. For me the last 2 weeks have been a lot of hard work with the Bed and Breakfast and the tailgate. Both were a lot of hard work. Physically I took a beating. But I made memories for so many people. I made people smile. I made them forget about everything else that might be causing them problems. That is why I do what I do. That is why I love Put in Bay. Everybody that comes to Put in Bay has a great time. I love all of you who read my column every week. You make me smile when you read my posts. All of you make everything worth while. So this week come on up to Put in Bay and I bet either me or somebody else will make you smile and forget about your daily life. Have a great week and I will see you soon somewhere.