Wow, what a week it’s been already. With the elections yesterday, and then all those Halloween parties last weekend. I finally got the time to get these pics and videos posted, something I usually get to by at least Monday or Tuesday of the following week. Last Saturday night we set out to see 3 local Toledo Bands, and we managed to catch 2 of them live.

Chris Shutters Band

First we went to see Chris Shutters over at Mulvaney’s Bunker. I had heard many great things about Chris, and somehow never got to see him in the Blade Battle of the Bands (which he won) or since. Chris performs as a duo around town on weeknights, and the full 3 piece band (Chris Shutters Band, or CSB) places on the weekend.

I wasn’t really prepared for what at saw at Mulvaney’s that night. I’ve seen a lot of bands, a lot of guitar players, and a lot of singers. I don’t think I’ve ever seen (in Toledo) anyone that was effortlessly and equally as good at both lead vocal and lead guitar that wasn’t a national act coming through town for a one night concert. On top of that his arrangements of cover songs was very unique, distinct - and far beyond what I’ve seen in any local bar.

I was able to take one video while I was there, this is “Land Down Under” (it’s a bit dark - Mulvaney’s doesn’t exactly have very good stage lighting):

I wish I would recorded his version of “Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman” for you to see, his rendition is one you won’t soon forget. If you haven’t seen Chris and his band, I would recommend going to watch them live ASAP!

Here’s some pics of the band I took while I was there:

This one pic I included for any of you guitar players out there. It’s a pic of Chris Shutters’ pedal board on the stage floor in front of him. Notice something strange about his pedals? I was wondering myself, what function exactly the bottle of hot sauce performs (LOL)?

Visit Chris Shutters MySpace Profile!

Catch 33

Then we went to see Catch 33 over at Centre Stage - were their “Halloween Havoc” party was in full swing. Catch 33 is a 5 man cover band that plays classic, alternative, 80’s, and modern rock all over town. They put on a great show and will keep you rockin’ and dancing all night long!

I took this video of them playing “Run Juliet Run” (again, light at Centre Stage are more for dancing than recording!):

Here’s some pics of the guys in the band:

If you’re out and about, be sure to “Catch 33″ for some live entertainment! Be sure to visit the Catch 33 MySpace profile here!