MIKE "MAD DOG" ADAMS
Round House Bar
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
216-351-1967
mikemaddogadams.com
Put-in-Bay's favorite pirate entertainer Mike "Mad Dog" Adams has been a Round House Bar island tradition since 1980. Performing throughout North America and the Caribbean, "Mad Dog" has opened concerts for many legendary performers, including Johnny Cash, Alabama, Loretta Lynn, Charlie Daniels and Starship. He has also appeared on Comedy Central, Sunday Funnies, Nightshift and local radio and television across the US. He has recorded four albums of original music, two comedy albums, and is a featured fictional/nonfictional charatcer in Bob Adamov's latest mystery action novel, "The Other Side of Hell". After an afternoon with "Mad Dog" you'll be chanting "Ziggy, Zaggy" and agreeing that "Everyday above ground is a good day!" |
PAT DAILEY
Boathouse Bar & Grill
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
patdailey.com
Many consider Patrick Huston Dailey the "grandaddy" of Put-in-Bay performers. Dailey, who entertains at the Boathouse Bar and Grill on Hartford Avenue, downtown Put in Bay, has traveled the United States performing for small gatherings and large crowds. Dailey seems to like his gig at Put-in-Bay and has lived and entertained on South Bass Island for more than 30 years. He has recorded more than a dozen cds, all original work. Funny and entertaining, this singer-songwriter has been an anchor at Put-in-Bay since the early 1980's. His signature song, "Put-in-Bay," is just as popular today as it was three decades ago.
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THE RAY FOGG SHOW
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
216-749-3334
rayfogg.net
Island audiences have been leaving after Ray Fogg’s adult oriented music/comedy shows with a smile on their face for over 20 years. The Sweetwater Recording artist has released 6 CDs showcasing his considerable songwriting talents, with songs about time-honored island traditions as well as lots of material that is just plain funny. The Detroit News said Fogg “weaves music, comedy and heartfelt songs about island life into an entertaining show.” The Columbus Dispatch called him “one of Put-in-Bay’s most popular entertainers.” Cleveland’s Sun Papers said, “What attracts people to Fogg's shows is his ability to write, and better yet ad lib, edgy comical songs and anecdotes perfectly suited to a beer-drinking crowd." Fogg performs most weekend nights through the season at the Brewery Show Room at 8:30 pm, where you can also enjoy dinner with the show. Tickets are available at the door. Groups of 10 or more can order tickets in advance at 419-285-4677. He also appears on select Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays at the world famous Round House Bar, where he also serves as their emcee of annual events like Bartender Olympics and the Drag Show!
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BOB GATEWOOD
& The Calabash Band
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
216-398-8478
bobgatewood.com
Bob Gatewood is the front man for the popular Cleveland-based Calabash Band. Gatewood & Calabash have been regulars at Put-in-Bay's popular Roundhouse Bar on Delaware Avenue, downtown Put in Bay, for more than two decades. Gatewood has recorded several island favorites, including "Friends of the Bay". He is one of Put in Bay's veteran performers and can often be seen playing at other island establishments during the season and off-season. Check out his website for his current entertainment schedule.
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 WESTSIDE STEVE SIMMONS
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
westsidesteve.com
Performing for more than 40 years -- and since 1988 at Put-in-Bay, Westside Steve Simmons is the daytime anchor at the Crescent Tavern's Patio Bar downtown on Delaware Avenue. For the first two decades the self-proclaimed Skipper of "The Lake Erie Booze Patrol" was the front man for Cleveland's rock legends Easy Street Band. The red-headed wonder continues to delight and entertain leagenes of followers and new fans with his vast catelogue of original tunes, classic rock and Irish pub songs. Westside is a regular face on Cleveland Fox 8's morning news program promoting the fun and festiveness of the Lake Erie Islands and Put-in-Bay. Contact Steve by Email.
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PUT-IN-BAY ARTS COUNCIL
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
419-285-4313
pibarts.com
The Put-in-Bay Arts Council is a non-profit 501-3(c) organization that promotes the arts in the Put in Bay community. In January of 2000 a small band of islanders interested in community theater formed the Put-in-Bay Dramatic Society and produced Ayn Rand's "The Night of January 16th" at the Put in Bay Town Hall's Opera House. The Put-in-Bay Arts Council was organized two years later amd the group has expanded its programs to include a variety of free conerts and art programs and workshops. |
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