Oct 2nd

Willy is making his second Cleveland tour for the following scheduled shows and possibly more to come. Check back for more listings.

Feb 1st (Fri) Arabica, 818 E. 185th St., Cleve. OH 216-486-7777 8-10:00 pm - This is a beautiful spacious coffee shop with table and comfy couch seating. There is something very calming about the wall colors (chosen by owner John's interior designer wife, Jane).

Jan 4th (Fri) 9pm-1am The Harland Pub, 779 E. 185th St., Cleveland 216-531-7560. Pat is playing Fred on guitar, Nick on bass, and maybe even Greg on drums. What a fun place to play. Come on down and have some fun.P

Dec 26th (Fri) Arabica, 818 E. 185th St., Cleve. OH 216-486-7777 8-10:00 pm - This is a beautiful spacious coffee shop with table and comfy couch seating. There is something very calming about the wall colors (chosen by owner John's interior designer wife, Jane).

Aug. 4th (Sat) Arabica, 818 E. 185th St., Cleve. OH 216-486-7777 8-10:30 pm - This is a beautiful spacious coffee shop with table and comfy couch seating. There is something very calming about the wall colors (chosen by owner John's interior designer wife, Jane).

July 26 (Thu.) WRUW (91.1) - On Cuzin Dave's show, "When the Roses Bloom Again" somewheres around 8:30 to 9:30 pm.

July 27th (Fri) The Harland Pub, 779 E. 185th St., Cleveland 216-531-7560. WE'RE BACK! What a fun place to play. Come on down and have some fun.

July 28th (Sat) 7 pm The Common Grounds coffee shop, Old Brooklyn at Schaaf & Broadview - Tel. (216) 661-1469 Non-sectarian musical coffee shop located in a church. I hope to see all of our regulars and some new folks. After this we're haulin' over to Mike Chipchak (from

July 30th (Monday) 8pm-9:30 pm at the Barking Spider Tavern, 11310 Juniper Rd., Cleveland, OH 44106 opening for Jim Gill.

July 31 (Tue.) Euclid Public Library- 7:30 - 8:30 pm On the Lawn - focus on the Delta Blues.

May 1st - (Tues.) 8 - 8:40 pm- opening gig for the Tarbox Ramblers at the Beachland Ballroom This is a must see! Their music is a combination of swamp blues, hillbilly, gospel, and woolly folk, which has been described as "the drunken, lascivious, preacher's moan when he's still in the whorehouse at seven a.m. on Sunday morning; a dying bluesman's final snarl at a world that's left him empty and broke, and a brokenhearted cowboy's last lament — all rolled into one"

May 5th (Sat) Arabica, 818 E. 185th St., Cleve. OH 216-486-7777 8-10:30 pm - This is a beautiful spacious coffee shop with table and comfy couch seating. There is something very calming about the wall colors (chosen by owner John's interior designer wife, Jane). This date was changed from April 27th so that Pat and Willy can go to MerleFest in Wilkesboro, North Carolina.

April 20th (Fri) The Harland Pub, 779 E. 185th St., Cleveland 216-531-7560. WE'RE BACK! What a fun place to play. Come on down and have some fun.

April 21st (Sat) 7 pm The Common Grounds coffee shop, Old Brooklyn at Schaaf & Broadview - Tel. (216) 661-1469 Non-sectarian musical coffee shop located in a church. I hope to see all of our regulars and some new folks.

April 22nd - (Sunday) 2pm-3pm The Lakewood Public Library in the auditorium. Lakewood Public Library, 15425 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, OH 44107, (216) 226-8275.

April 27th - We have rescheduled our Arabica performance from this date to May 4th to go to the best bluegrass festival, MerleFest, in Wilkesboro, North Carolina.

April 30th (Mon) WRUW (91.1) - If all goes well we will be performing live on Marty's show "Off Blue" somewhere between 8:30 pm and 9:30 pm.

December 2nd (Sat) Arabica, 818 E. 185th St., Cleve. OH 216-486-7777 8-10:30 pm - Willy subbing for Jacob Parks.

December 11th (Monday) 6pm-7:30 pm - We're playing for the cub scouts somewhere in Perry - we'll throw a few Holiday songs in with our nicer folk songs while the kids play along on homemade instruments - cool huh!. (We'll have to replace our songs about Cat House Mamas with songs about real cats maybe)

December 16th (Sat) 7 pm The Common Grounds coffee shop, Old Brooklyn at Schaaf & Broadview - Tel. (216) 661-1469 Non-sectarian musical coffee shop located in a church - Holiday songs too (don't expect too many - it's only once a year).

December 21st - Lakeshore Coffee House (see above) - This is our finale Lakeshore gig - this has been a five year stretch - musicians - come on down and bring your axe.

December 22nd (Fri) Arabica, 818 E. 185th St., Cleve. OH 216-486-7777 8-10:30 pm - Our Me and Willy ACOUSTIC FAREWELL PARTY! - musician friends invited to sit in (subject to time and space limitations). Should make for a fun frenzy for friends.

December 23rd - Sat. 9p-1a. The Harland Pub, 779 E. 185th St., Cleveland 216-531-7560. They won the drawing for our bar FAREWELL PARTY!. Musicians may sit in -space somewhat limited but we have more time - so join us for our final - final ME AND WILLY gig. We can get loud and obnoxious here - and we usually do.

November 30th - (Thursday) www.thetownfryer.com, 3859 E Superior Avenue, Cleveland OH 44114 Tel. (216) 426-9235 - 7:30 pm. Willy will join this group of songwriters for a 'songwriter in the round' hosted by Brent Kirby (of the Jack Fords). If you haven't been to the Town Fryer, you're missing something.Friday November 17th at Marcia's Place, 539 S. State Street, Painesville, OH 44077

November 23rd Thur Willy will be in Florida for Thanksgiving and will not be at the Jammin' Java Place for his regularly scheduled 4th Thursday Jam

October 15th (Sun) 4pm-Midnight. We're joining some other popular musicians for a show case event at the Sandy Chanty 5457 Lake Ave., Geneva, OH Tel. (440) 415-1080 for an afternoon/evening of good music, food, and people - oh and spirits. We should play early evening around 6 pm or so.

October 21st (Sat) 7 pm The Common Grounds coffee shop, Old Brooklyn at Schaaf & Broadview - Tel. (216) 661-1469 Non-sectarian musical coffee shop located in a church.

October 26th Thur Willy is at the Jammin' Java Place, 7007 W. Pleasant Valley, Parma, OH Tel 440.743.0843 8-11pm, in Parma hosting this well attended jam.

October 27th Fri the Jammin' Java Place, 7007 W. Pleasant Valley, Parma, OH Tel 440.743.0843 8-11pm.

October 28th - Sat. 9p-1a. The Harland Pub, 779 E. 185th St., Cleveland 216-531-7560. HALLOWEEN EXTRAVAGANZA! Wild and wired - Fun crowd. I expect all the 'cat house mamas' back to dance around in 'cajun queen' miniskirts meowing and howling on 'Hound Dog Mama'. WE'LL HAVE OUR COSTUMES, SNAKES AND RUBBER CHICKEN - DOIN' IT UP LOUISIANA STYLE.

October 31st - Halloween Nite- 7-9pm @The Falls Grille, 504 E. Washington Street,
Chagrin Falls, OH Tel. Tel. 440-247-7424. Multi-cultural cuisine served in a casual and cozy New England road house setting with a lovely patio for summer dining. Award-winning chefs Tim Ogan and Josef Blaha are serving exciting dishes like their signature Sesame Noodles. A private dining room and catering is available. There's live music every Wednesday and special occasions for your enjoyment.

September 8 (Friday) 8:30 pm - 11:00 pm Sandy Chanty 5457 Lake Ave., Geneva, OH Tel. (440) 415-1080 - We had a lot of fun playing here in July - wild crowd who didn't need cues to howl and meow during 'Hound Dog Mama" or back us up on "Cat house Mama" (these are from our animal/mama set) - Awesome food! This place packs them in so make reservations to be safe.

September 23rd - (Sat) 8:30 - 11 pm or so @ the Beachclub Bistro - Finally, for those of you who have been asking, "When are you playing at the Beachclub Bistro?" If you haven't been there, get on their site and check out the reviews. Great! selection of beers and wines. (My favorite is the beer made with pomegranites). We'll be in the Martini/Wine Bar or out on the patio. Aug 1 - 15 Willy in Florida

September 28th Thur Willy is at the Jammin' Java Place, 7007 W. Pleasant Valley, Parma, OH Tel 440.743.0843 8-11pm, in Parma hosting this well attended jam.

September 29th (Fri) 8-10:30 Arabica, 818 E. 185th St., Cleveland, OH 216-486-7777 - Me and Willy (or is it Willy and I).

August 17th (Thurs) Capp's, at 5 points in Leroy Twp OUTDOORS on the patio from 7-11 Tel. 440.254.5112 (Our usual Lakeshore Coffee Shop jam will have a special guest host - TBA)

August 24th Thur Willy is at the Jammin' Java Place, 7007 W. Pleasant Valley, Parma, OH Tel 440.743.0843 8-11pm, in Parma hosting this well attended jam.

August 26th - Sat. 9p-1a. The Harland Pub, 779 E. 185th St., Cleveland, OH 216-531-7560. Friendly atmosphere - new owners, Marty and Dave, are great guys promoting local live music. Second time here. Last time the crowd proved to be unbelievably wild and appreciative of our music. I hope all the 'cat house mamas' come back to help with dancing around (you can wear your miniskirts) and appropriate 'meows' on 'Hound Dog Mama'. What a blast!

July 6th (Thurs) - Lakeshore Coffee House, 22032 Lakeshore Blvd., Euclid 216-289-CAFE 7:30-9:30 (musician jam)

July 8th (Sat) - 8:30 pm - 11:00 pm Sandy Chanty 5457 Lake Ave., Geneva, OH Tel. (440)415-1080 - We are proud to play at one of the finest and coolest dining land music locations. I ate there last week and saw one of my favorite bands, Troubadours of Divine Bliss. I had the most divine walleye dinner and the freshest salad - tasted like the leaf lettuce was picked fresh from the garden. This is quality food - it even exceeds my standards. (eg. I like sea salt but never expect a restaurant to use it). (Don't tell the owner -and gourmet chef- Patt, but the food is so good we would 'play for food'). This place packs them in so make reservations to be safe.

July 20th Thur - Lakeshore Coffee House, 22032 Lakeshore Blvd., Euclid 216-289-CAFE 7:30-9:30 (musician jam)

July 22 Saturday 7-9pm The Common Grounds coffee shop, Old Brooklyn at Schaaf & Broadview - Tel. (216) 661-1469 Non-sectarian musical coffee shop located in a church. They have great homemade meals at throwback prices (The homemade berry pies alamode are sinfully delicious). They get a great group of music appreciators.

July 27th Thur Willy is at the Jammin' Java Place, 7007 W. Pleasant Valley, Parma, OH Tel 440.743.0843 8-11pm, in Parma hosting this well attended jam.

July 29th Saturday 9p-1a. The Harland Pub, 779 E. 185th St., Cleveland, OH. Friendly atmosphere - new owners, Marty and Dave, are great guys promoting local live music.

July 30th Sunday 7-9:00 pm Scott's Folkatorium, 2567 S. Arlington Rd. in south Akron near Killian Rd. (you can see it from I-77). 330-245-0645

"Scott is a great host, and he’s got a really unique business model – the front of the store is collectables and other interesting stuff, and the back is a coffee shop/concert hall. For $5.00, you get an all-you-can-eat, potluck style buffet and over two hours of music by yours truly. How much better could it get?" -a quote from another performer. I get emails from at least a half dozen performers who play here.

June 29th (Thur) Willy is at the Jammin' Java Place, 7007 W. Pleasant Valley, Parma, OH Tel 440.743.0843 8-11pm, in Parma hosting this well attended jam (swapped with Ed Amman).

June 17th (Sat) - 8-9pm Barking Spider, 11310 Juniper Rd., Cleveland, OH 44106 opening for Brand New Hat (great harmonies on classic songs performed in a bluegrassy style - The best version of 'Amy' I ever heard.) We're honored to have Brad Williams from 'Just Bluegrass' (coming in from Mt. Gilead for this rare performance) join us on mandolin along with Raven Dana and her wonderful harmonies.

June 22 (Thurs) Capp's, 12830 Route 86, Painesville 44077 (at 5 points in Leroy Twp) OUTDOORS on the patio from 7-11 Tel. 440.254.5112 (Willy is switching his usual 4th Thursday Jam at Parma with Ed Amann)(rain out)

May 16th (Tues) - 8-9pm at Barking Spider, Cleveland, Ohio. Me and Willy opening for Charlie Mosbrook

May 20th - 21st (Sat and Sun) Hessler Street Fair - we perform in Harmony Park at the Grove Performance area at 4pm on Saturday and 2pm Sunday. (one street north of Euclid Ave off Ford Ave.)

May 25th (Thur) Willy is at the Jammin' Java Place, Tel 440.743.0843 8-11pm, in Parma hosting this well attended jam.

April 1st (Sat) The Arabica, 818 E. 185th St., Cleveland, OH 216.486.7777. Willy will be hosting this Saturday's jam.

April 8th, 7-10 pm Second Saturday Coffee House (on the second Saturday of each mo.)
In Cleveland’s North Collinwood Area At Immanuel Presbyterian Church
326 East 156 St., Cleveland (around the corner from the Beachland Ballroom and across from Fanny's)- also featuring Inlet Dance.

March 1st - Live on WELW 1330AM, Denny Carleton and Fred Grupe's 'Cleveland Music Connection' show 5-5:30 PM

March 16th - 8 - 8:30 pm- opening gig for the Reverend Billy C. Horton at the Beachland Ballroom This is a must see! - one of a kind show, a quote: "After ever having witnessed a Reverend Billy C. Wirtz stage show, a true believer of the House of Polyester Worship and Horizontal Throbbing Teenage Desire (over which Billy presides) would be able to conceive of many adjectives - bizarre, disturbing, exhilarating, outrageous, cathartic, patently offensive . . . Although Billy delights in annihilating one sacred cow after another, especially public figures with clay feet like Martha Stewart and televangelist Jim Bakker, his favorite target for satire is the society's underclass of the redneck; those who are devotees of NASCAR, pro wrestling, Wal-Mart, no-tell motels, and more than likely live in double wide trailers."

March 16th - Lake Shore Coffee House (see above) - Special guest host due to our appearance at the Beachland Ballroom.

March 18th (Sat) 7-9 pm @ The Common Grounds coffee shop, Old Brooklyn at Schaaf & Broadview - Tel. (216) 661-1469 Non-sectarian musical coffee shop located in a church.

March 23rd (Thur) Willy is at the Jammin' Java Place, Tel 440.743.0843 8-11pm, in Parma hosting this well attended jam.

March 31st (Fri) Jammin' Java Place, Parma at Ridge and Pleasant Valley. Me and Willy (or Willy and I) are playing. Come on in and have a coffee and/or a beer. 8:30 pm-11:30

Feb. 2nd, Live on WRUW, 91.1 5:00 -6:30 Woodchopper's ball and at the Lakeshore Coffee House.

Feb 3rd (Fri) - The Arabica, 818 E. 185th St., Cleveland, OH 216.486.7777. Performing for Pat aka 'Me''s Photo Exhibit opening reception.

Feb. 28 (Fat Tues.) We're back at Capps at 5 points in Leroy for their annual Fat Tuesday celebration. We will perform our Louisiana set with costumes, the rubber chicken and lots of snakes (fake, of course) Tel. 440.254.4147 address: 12830 Route 86, (Leroy) Painesville, OH 44077.

Willy is at the Jammin' Java Place in Parma hosting this well attended jam. Most importantly - Jammin' Java Place just got their liquor license! Tel 440-743-0843 8-11pm

Punderson for a Humane Society fundraiser - we'll be doing all of our animal songs, eg. Black Cat Mama, Hound Dog Mama, Cat House Mama (these would be great songs for Mother's day too), You Ain't Nothin' But a Hound Dog, Little Red Rooster, etc.

Future gigs removed from calendar (retained in the event things don't work out in Florida):

March 22nd Thur ? Jammin' Java Place, 7007 W. Pleasant Valley, Parma, OH Tel 440.743.0843 8-11pm, in Parma hosting this well attended jam.

April 26th Thur Willy is at the Jammin' Java Place, 7007 W. Pleasant Valley, Parma, OH Tel 440.743.0843 8-11pm, in Parma hosting this well attended jam.

January 25th Thur - Jammin' Java Place, 7007 W. Pleasant Valley, Parma, OH Tel 440.743.0843 8-11pm, in Parma hosting this well attended jam.

February 22nd Thur - Jammin' Java Place, 7007 W. Pleasant Valley, Parma, OH Tel 440.743.0843 8-11pm, in Parma hosting this well attended jam.

May 24th Thur Willy is at the Jammin' Java Place, 7007 W. Pleasant Valley, Parma, OH Tel 440.743.0843 8-11pm, in Parma hosting this well attended jam.

June 28th Thur Willy is at the Jammin' Java Place, 7007 W. Pleasant Valley, Parma, OH Tel 440.743.0843 8-11pm, in Parma hosting this well attended jam.

July 26th Thur Willy is at the Jammin' Java Place, 7007 W. Pleasant Valley, Parma, OH Tel 440.743.0843 8-11pm, in Parma hosting this well attended jam.

August 23rd Thur Willy is at the Jammin' Java Place, 7007 W. Pleasant Valley, Parma, OH Tel 440.743.0843 8-11pm, in Parma hosting this well attended jam.