Title: Catch 33
Location: Club Soda
Description: 80\’s and modern rock cover band
Start Date: 2008-11-14
End Date: 2008-11-15

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!

Well, now with Rocktober out of the way - this is officially the very first Saturday in November to rock out! It’s been an unusually warm weekend too, which has been great! Even though Halloween happenned to fall on Friday, there are still a bunch of place that are having their Halloween party tonight. There’s a lot of bands to see, a lot of places that you can go in Toledo to see live music tonight!

Here’s what Toledo Bands are playing which Toledo area bars for Saturday, November 1st, 2008!

Under the Covers is playing 80’s and classic rock at Firehouse 47 in Ottawa Lake

56 Daze is playing 80’s and classic rock at Ottawa Tavern on Adams, downtown Toledo

Venyx is playing high energy pop rock at The Buckeye Club in Miller City, Ohio

Catch 33 is playing modern and classic rock at Centre Stage on Alexis

Moving to Boise is playing modern and alternative rock at The Distillery on Heatherdowns

Bandera is playing country rock at Dave’s Hideaway Lounge II on N. Detroit Ave

Countyline is playing country at the Waterville / Whitehouse Moose

MasFina is playing classic and 80’s rock at The Sky Box on Laskey

3 Fold Reversed is playing original rock at Whiskey Venue in Findlay

Hugh Rock will be playing 80’s and classic rock at Main Street Bar in Sylvania

Sofa Kings will be playing at Nino’s in Findlay

Tinfoil will be playing indie rock at Woodchuck’s, downtown Toledo

Chris Shutters Band will be playing blues at Mulvaney’s Bunker

Insignificant Self will be playing origina rock at Girty’s in Napoleon

Don and Rachel Coats will be at Dorr St Cafe

Marshall Law will be playing classic rock at N. Baltimore Eagles

Rizzo will be playing classic rock at Sit N Bull Saloon in Tontogany, OH

Noisy Neighbors will be playing classic and modern rock at Stingy Lu Lu’s in Maumee, OH

Loose Cannons will be playing classic rock at Amvets 20 in Kenton, OH

Lifeline will play original rock at RPM’s in Ida, MI

Haywire will play the Millbury Firemans Dance in Millbury, OH

Buster Strange will play the RPM’s Halloween party in Ida, MI

Freakender will play classic rock at the Jolly Roger Sailing Club

The Bridges will play 80’s and classic rock at Club Soda

Measure of Time will be playing classic rock at Legends, downtown Toledo

So, it’s Halloween 2008! You’re going to take your kids out trick our treating from about 6-8pm, or maybe you’ll be passing out candy at your house. Then, you’ll probably grab a pizza and take veg out in front of the TV for a few hours while overdosing on sugar!! It’s a GREAT night to go out and see a live band once the little urchins are no longer knocking at your door, and you’ve turned the outside light off! Get your shoes on - and go out there and see one of these great live Toledo bands tonight - Friday, October 31st!

Here’s who’s playing in and around the glass city for Halloween 2008:

Under the Covers will be at Firehouse 47 playing 80’s and classic rock

Whiskey Dunn will be at RPM’s in Ida, MI for their Halloween party

Buster Strange will be at Stoolpigeon’s in Taylor, MI for thier Halloween party

56 Daze will be playing the Halloween party at Ottawa Tavern on Adams, downtown Toledo

Venyx will be playing the Buckeye Club in Miller City, Ohio

Catch 33 will be playing Halloween Havoc at Centre Stage on Alexis

Boffo will be playing classic rock at the Breakroom Lounge, Maumee

Bandera will be playing country at Dave’s Hideaway Lounge II on N. Detroit Ave

Countyline will be playing country at Waterville / Whitehouse Moose

Velvet Jones will be at The Distillery for the WIOT Halloween party

Turophile will be at Howard’s Club H in Bowling Green, OH

MasFina will be playing at The Sky Box on Laskey

Running with Scissors will be playing the Michigan Tavern Halloween Bash in Lambertville, MI

3 Fold Reversed will be at Whisky Venue in Findlay, OH (8pm show)

The Delta Kings will be at Jack’s Log Cabin in Liberty Center (9pm show)

Hugh Rock will be at Main Street Bar, Sylvania, OH

Rizzo will be playing classic rock at Dave’s Hideaway in Findlay, OH

Loose Cannons will be at the Kenton, OH Moose

The Bridges will be playing 80’s and classic rock covers at Club Soda

Get out there and see a live band on Halloween!

Title: Catch 33
Location: Centre Stage
Description: Classic and modern rock cover band
Start Date: 2008-10-31
End Date: 2008-11-01

Fall is definitely underway - I saw on the news today the first frost warning of the season. It may be time to break out your fall jackets, but that shouldn’t stop you from leaving the house to watch some live entertainment in Toledo tonight! There’s always great bands to see on Saturday nights, and the this third Sat of “Rocktober” is no exception.

Here’s who’s playing in Toledo for Saturday, October 18, 2008

Rock and Roll Outlaws are playing classic rock at Slow Ride Saloon

Rizzo is playing classic rock at Kate & Al’s Bar and Grill

Work Release Band is playing classic rock at Elks Lodge #147

Lifeline is playing at Player’s Pub in Adrian, MI

The Rayz are playing 80’s and classic rock at The Bronze Boar

Freakender is playing classic rock at Pub 51 in Northwood

56 Daze is playing at Clamdigger’s in Monroe

Hugh Rock is playing at Thirsty’s Pub in Dundee, MI

421 Band is playing classic rock and blues at The Buckeye Club

Catch 33 band is playing modern and classic rock at Club Soda

Kyle White is playing acoustic folk rock at Mickey Finns

Neon Black is playing 80’s, 90’s, and modern rock at Put In Bay Bar

The Menus are playing rock comedy at The Distillery

Bandera is playing country rock at Dave’s Hideaway Lounge II

Countyline is playing country at Whitehouse Waterville Moose

Josh Boyd is playing blues at The Blue Devil

Running with Scissors is playing 80’s and modern rock at Michigan Tavern

Pitch Red is playing alternative punk at Rick’s Music Cafe

Liberty Beach is playing the Cattle Baron’s Ball in Maumee

Dave Carpenter and the Jaegler’s are playing acoustic and classic rock at Firehouse 47

Otto’s Jacket will be playing 80’s rock, metal, and classic rock at Legends

Ten Inch Willy is playing classic rock at The Haven Lounge

Chris Shutters band will be playing original rock and blues at Club Bijou

Mas Fina will be playing 80’s and classic rock at the Breakroom Lounge in Maumee

Oh - I almost forgot to mention my new band “Noisy Neighbors”! We’ll be playing at Rivalrys in Temperance, MI tonight at 930pm! If you are reading this and happen to come out to show, come up and introduce yourself to me and I’ll buy you a drink! Since I’ve just been in this band a few weeks, I’ll only be playing a few songs on stage tonight - so you will have plenty of time to come up and see me.

Go see a live band tonight and support local live entertainment and bands in the Toledo area!

Last night we had some fun seeing Toledo Bands around T-Town. We went down to The Blarney to catch “Gin Bunny” rocking the house at “The Blarney” downtown (N. Huron at Monroe). The dance floor was plenty packed. I didn’t have time to stay long enough to talk to the lads between sets, but here’s some pics we took of the guys while on stage -

We went over to Club Soda to see “Catch 33″ after that, but unfortunately they were on the last song of the set. I’ll have to get some pics again next time guys! We trucked it on down the road to go to Dundee so we could see Hugh Rock again at Thirsty’s. I know, I know - we saw Hugh Rock last week…but Ed was out sick and Mick (from Catch 33) was on lead guitar duties. Ed was back in fine form this week - we hope you’re feeling much better now!

Jim was nice enough to let me on stage with the band to play 3 songs - which was great fun. Yes, the bald headed guy on stage is me (John) - and I’m the one who runs T-Town Sound. Actually, my new band will be playing tonight - but more on that a bit later. Check back for more details…

Well it’s getting a little nipplier outside, and this is officially the third weekend in “Rocktober” in the glass city! There’s no shortage of things to do this weekend with events today, tomorrow, AND Sunday! Don’t miss the Black Swamp Blues Battle @ Mickey Finns on Sunday - visit BSBS.net for full schedule.

Here’s what’s going on in Toledo for Friday, October 17, 2008

The Nu-Tones will be playing classic rock and originals at The Village Idiot in Maumee.

Lifeline will be playing original rock at Player’s Pub in Adrian, MI

Hugh Rock will be playing 80’s, classic, and modern rock at Thirsty’s Pub in Dundee, MI

421 will be playing blues and classic rock at The Buckeye Club

Venyx will be playing high energy dance pop rock covers at The Distillery

Catch 33 will be playing modern rock covers at Club Soda

Kyle White will be playing acoustic folk rock at Highland Meadows Golf Club

Reese Daily Band will be playing hard rockin’ blues at The Downtowner in Findlay

Bandera will be playing country rock covers at Dave’s Hideaway Lounge II on N. Detroit Ave

427 Band will be playing classic rock covers at Main Street Bar and Grill in Sylvania

Countyline will be playing country at Waterville Whitehouse Moose

Gin Bunny will be playing classic rock, alternative, and modern rock at The Blarney

Turophile will be playing original rock at 237 Art Gallery (7pm show)

Josh Boyd will be playing at the Breakroom Lounge - blues all night!

Running with Scissors will be playing at the Michigan Tavern, 80’s and classic rock covers

Chris Shutters Band is playing at Club Bijou

Ten Inch Willy is at The Haven in Swanton

Bethany & the Bottom Line are at Avenue Bistro

Also - please don’t forget the Benefit for Toledo guitarist Mark Lein at Sit ‘N Bull Saloon in Tontogany, Ohio this Friday, October 17 at 9:30pm. Mark was known for his work in Toledo area bands Mental Floss, Excaliber, Axelbrice, Hot Licks, and more.

18018 Tontogany Creek Rd
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 823-1305

Get out there and support local live entertainment today!

Title: Catch 33
Location: Club Soda
Description: 80’s, 90’s, and modern rock cover band
Start Date: 2008-10-17
End Date: 2008-10-18

Last weekend was the second weekend of “Rocktober”, which found us checking out two local glass city bands. Now, the night wasn’t without it’s problems - since we set out to see Toledo band “Catch 33″ perform at Pub St. George (which was just block from Ottawa Tavern on Adams St). What we didn’t know was that Pub St. George is not GONE and has been replaced by “The Attic”. In addition - it doesnt look like they have band anymore.

So, rather than waste time we got right down to business just a block away and stopped by at the old Ottawa Tavern to see Steven Jay and “The Ogres”. They know how to rock, and we got to hear them play some great songs, including the original “Cemetary Man” (which I had heard on their MySpace about a hundred times). You should see them when you’re out - they will be playing Oct 30, 31, and Nov 1 at Centre Stage on Alexis (formerly Nashville’s). I only wish we had time to stay longer so I could talk to guitarist E.J. Wells about his awesome Reverend guitars and Sunn amp!

Here’s some pics I took of The Ogres at Ottawa Tavern

Visit The Ogres MySpace profile here and listen to Cemetary Man and other originals for yourself!

Next we stopped downtown for a few to witness Velvet Jones plaving live on N. Huron in front on The Blarney on the street, but honestly there was waaaaay too many drunken people dancing for me to get any pics at all. Sorry guys, hope to get some next time and stay longer.

We were going to check out a few more places, but unfortunately we got a late start so we just hit the Firehouse 47 in Ottawa Lake before going home. Funny thing was, we got to see Catch 33 after all…well kinda. Unfortunately Ed (guitarist) from Hugh Rock was out sick (get well soon Ed!) and Mick Mason from Catch 33 filled in on lead guitar duties for the night (since their gig was canceled at what used to be “Pub St. George”. It was a lot of fun, and if we get the chance, we’re going to visit Catch 33 with the full band lineup at Club Soda this Friday or Saturday night.

Pics of 3/4 Hugh Rock and Mick Mason from Catch 33

Visit Catch 33’s My Space profile here, and Hugh Rock’s band profile page on T-Town Sound here!

We had a lot of fun - maybe we’ll see YOUR BAND next time out!