Mike's Barn presents The Broadside of the Barn 2010

By complete coincidence on Labor day weekend in 2005 we where enjoying a small Sunday jam session at the Barn when one by one the Queen Bees of the Cleveland blues and jazz scene came for an unexpected visit and a small audience of 50 guest or so where treated to an amazing magical evening of music. Fifteen year old Rick and eighteen year old brother Rob Muzik where the only drummer and guitar player respectively in the house that night and ended up playing wonderfully for nearly four hours without much break. Ki Allen, Becky Boyd and Mary Bridgett Davies later joined by Charlita Anderson-White and even later by gospel singer Kim Bryon, Rob & Rick's mom.

The following spring and summer I chatted with Dot Martin and Chris Kuwamoto whom had been in the audience that night and we hatched a plan to recreate the magic of that evening. Here we are five years later and the show has been a hit ever since.

Welcome to the 2010 edition of The Broadside of the Barn. This year we celebrate the 5th anniversary of our most popular annual show with two returning guest from the original show back in 2005.

This years headliner is our own alumnus Mary Bridgett Davies whose been enjoying great success as the star of Broadway's Love Janis and touring with Janice Joplin's own band Big Brother and the Holding Company. Also returning this year is one of Cleveland's most beloved blues and scat singing gals Becky Boyd. Another crowd favorite and very talented artist Tracy Marie returns for another spin at the show. Tracy is recovering from recent surgery and told me she's can't wait to do the show again. This years newbie is Barbara Barret whom I also caught doing a little scatting and pretty singing at a recent jazz session here in the barn. All of the ladies will be backed by The venerable Bad Boys of Blues with Michael Bay, Michael Barrick and Jim Wall and special guest.

Also joining us for a few opening songs will be our own Chris Kuwamoto who's been practicing her heart out for weeks here. Chris will be joined by Andrew Fleck and DC Carnes.

The show starts at 7:00PM - and ends around 11:00 PM, Gates open at 6:00 pm. and overnight camping is permitted

A campfire jam will likely follow the stage show at 11:00 pm.

There will be food vending of sandwiches and snacks hot off the grill and bottled water. All other beverages and spirits are b.y.o.b.

Tickets are available at the gate or by paypal, cash only at the gate please.
Reserve Table ( 8 seats ) are available on-line via paypal or you can email your reservation here

Mike's Barn is a private residence located at 10516 Indian Hollow Road, Elyria, OH. All food and Beverages are B.Y.O.B. A charcoal grill is provided for cooking. All visitors under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult parent or guardian. Mike's Barn doesn't sell anything at all. All donations help cover operating and hospitality expenses.