Well, a little bit of snow is on the ground, Christmas music is playing just about everywhere you go - are you in the spirit yet? There is so much going on in Toledo this month in terms of live music it’s unbelievable! I have posted almost 200 shows for this month alone. There’s no shortage of bands to see tonight - that’s for sure.

Here’s the Toledo area Bands playing Toledo bars on Dec 12th, 2008:

The Lawn Gnomes will play The Downtowner, Findlay OH

Punching Buddha will bring some classic rock to The Blue Devil on Laskey

Dave Carpenter will play acoustic at Arnies

Andrew Ellis and the Setting Sons will be at the Bronze Boar

Whiskey Dunn will play the VFW in Erie, MI

Nadir will be at The Village Idiot in Maumee, OH

Empire Drift will be at Reverend Chicos in Bowling Green, OH

Chris Shutters will be at Ottawa Tavern as a duo tonight

IonU band plays classic rock at Doolittle’s in Lambertville, MI

Gin Bunny plays alternative and classic rock at The Blarney, downtown Toledo

Under the Covers will play 80’s and classic rock at Firehouse 47 in Ottawa Lake

Noisy Neighbors will be at Club Soda with pop and dance rock

Buster Strange will be at Joe’s Walnut in Petersburg, MI playing classic rock

Haywire will play country rock at the Breakroom Lounge in Maumee, OH

The Watermelon Men will be at Main Street Bar in Sylvania, OH once again

Bandera will at Dave’s Hideaway Lounge II on N. Detroit ave with country

Venyx plays at Skip’s over in Angola, IN

The Bridges will tear up the Distillery tonight with 80’s and classic rock

East River Drive will be at Fat Fish Blue in Levis Commons, Perrysburg

Trailer Park Ninja’s will be at Mulvaney’s Bunker

MASFiNA plays at Michigan Tavern in Temperance, MI

Kyle White performs acoustic at Claddaugh Irish Tavern in Westfield Mall

Get out and see local live entertainment in Toledo tonight!

Tags: Andrew Ellis & Setting Sons, Bandera, Buster Strange, Chris Shutters, Dave Carpenter, East River Drive, Empire Drift, Gin Bunny, Haywire, IonU, Kyle White, Lawn Gnomes, MASFiNA Mas Fina, Nadir, Noisy Neighbors, Punching Buddha, The Briges, Trailer Park Ninja's, Under the Covers, Venyx, Watermelon Men, Whiskey Dunn

Title: Chris Shutters
Location: Mulvaney’s Bunker
Description: Chris performs acoustic Duo tonight
Date: 2008-12-04

Tags: Chris Shutters

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!

Tags: Catch 33, Chris Shutters, Chris Shutters Band

Title: Chris Shutters
Location: Mulvaney’s Bunker
Description: Chris Shutters Duo
Date: 2008-10-30

Tags: Chris Shutters

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!

Tags: 421 Band, 56 Daze, Bandera, Catch 33, Chris Shutters, Countyline, Dave Carpenter, Freakender, Hugh Rock, Josh Boyd, Kyle White, Liberty Beach, Lifeline, Mas Fina, MasFina, Neon Black, Noisy Neighbors, Otto's Jacket, Pitch Red, Rizzo, Rock N Roll Outlaws, Running With Scissors, Ten Inch Willy, The Menus, The Rayz, Work Release Band

Title: Chris Shutters Band
Location: Club Bijou
Description: Winner 2008 Battle of the Bands - orignal rock
Start Date: 2008-10-17
End Date: 2008-10-18

Tags: Chris Shutters

Title: Chris Shutters
Location: Ottawa Tavern
Description: One of Toledo\’s best up and coming blue guitarists - 9pm show
Date: 2008-09-13

Tags: Chris Shutters