On Saturday, March 14th, 2026, the "Expansive Breadth of Electric Bass Guitar in Action" series presents its 4th event, the Series Finale at the Spacebar (2590 N High St, Columbus, Ohio: https://www.facebook.com/spacebarcolumbus, https://www.spacebarcolumbus.com), beginning at 4:30 PM with doors opening at 4:00 PM. This special celebratory concert is subtitled, Matinee de Bass 2 and features central Ohio bassists Dan Cochran (Colin Gawel & The Lonely Bones, The League Bowlers, Big Back 40, Busch League All Stars), Steve Perakis (Honk Wail & Moan, Yumbambe, Stan Smith Plus), Myke Rock (Bobby Messano Band, Dirty Red Sunshine, Screaming Urge) and drummer Andre Scott (Deuce 'n a Quarter, fo/mo/deep), with opening act bassist Matt Cistone (Days Gone By, Project Alcazar, Katie and the Red Hots) on the Music Go Round -Columbus- Stage (http://www.musicgoround.com/locations/columbus-oh).  There is a $10.00 entry fee. Check out the Ohio Arts Council grant description and artists' information, bio, and links below, and help celebrate a unique-to-the-world, one-of-a-kind event series that has taken place right here in Columbus, Ohio!

On Saturday, February 28th, 2026, the "Expansive Breadth of Electric Bass Guitar in Action" series has its 3rd of 4 events at Traditions Tavern (4514 Kenny Rd, Columbus, Ohio, Jt Henry), beginning at 9:00 PM. This free concert exhibits the full breadth of electric bass guitar, highlighting the many intriguing ways the instrument can be used. The third deposit in the event series is subtitled Bass Flight and features central Ohio bassists Molly Pauken (McGuffey Lane, Sirens, John Schwab Band: http://mollypauken.com), Doug "Savage" Ramey (The Godz, Vaudville, Nasty Action, Pink Velvet Krush: https://www.facebook.com/doug.s.ramey, https://www.thegodzusa.com), Myke Rock (Jamal Thomas - SOS Band, Maceo Parker -, Bobby Messano Band, Dirty Red Sunshine: http://www.mykerock.com), and drummer Matt Meese (Ex-The Godz, Bo Diddley, The Remedies, Scott Gorsuch, Mervana) on the Music Go Round -Columbus- Stage (http://www.musicgoround.com/locations/columbus-oh). Check out the Ohio Arts Council grant description and artists' information, bio and links below.

On Saturday, February 14th, 2026, the "Expansive Breadth of Electric Bass Guitar in Action" series presents its 2nd of 4 events at the Spacebar (2590 N High St, Columbus, Ohio: https://www.facebook.com/spacebarcolumbus, https://www.spacebarcolumbus.com), beginning at 4:30 PM. This special Valentine's Day concert is subtitled, Matinee de Bass and features central Ohio bassists Roger Hines (Ray Charles, Diane Schuur, Louie Bellson, Count Basie Orchestra:  https://rogerhinesbass.com), Jeffrey Ciampa (Hoodoo Soul Band, Harry Belafonte, Zero One, Popgun, Birdshack: https://jeffreyciampa.com), Myke Rock (Jamal Thomas - SOS Band, Maceo Parker -, Bobby Messano Band, Dirty Red Sunshine), and drummer Brandon Pettiford (Austin and the Syd Experience, Pett Crow, Sean Carney Band: https://soundcloud.com/brandon-pettiford-867083167) on the Music Go Round -Columbus- Stage (http://www.musicgoround.com/locations/columbus-oh). Opening act to be announced. There is a $10.00 entry fee. Please view biographical information on these artists and Ohio Arts Council statement, below.

Tuesday, December 16th, 2025, is a Special Edition of the Hottest Open Jam in Central Ohio! Traditions Tavern (4514 Kenny Rd, Columbus USA - Jt Henry) gives a Send-Off party, as Myke embarks on a 3-week journey to Belgium to visit the lovely Vera Moock and make a few performances. Come wish a "Bon Voyage!" to the bassist, and enjoy a special night full of surprises and very special guests! Sign-up is 7:00 PM, but for this event, you may want to contact Patrick in advance at pthomasmusic@hotmail.com -or- direct message via http://www.facebook.com/patrick.t.bolich .NOTE: While Myke is away, the Jam continues, every Tuesday!Traditions Tavern (Jt Henry) Tuesday Jam begins at 8:00 PM every Tuesday! Located at 4514 Kenny Rd, Columbus, OH 43220, Traditions Tuesday Open Jam is hosted by Patrick Thomas Bolich ( Dirty Red Sunshine , Current @QFM96: WLVQ-FM 96.3 House Band Hott Lucy...), and with house bassist, Myke Rock (Myke Rock, http://www.mykerock.com). Central Ohio's hottest open jam welcomes all genres, all instruments, and bands. Sign-up begins at 7:00 PM. Weekly Spotlight sets are available. Bands and Spotlight performers contact Patrick in advance. To book, email pthomasmusic@hotmail.com -or- direct message via http://www.facebook.com/patrick.t.bolichHouse Band:Patrick Thomas Bolich - Myke Rock (Myke Rock) - Grant Guilkey - Timothy Neal - Shawn HutchisonBring your instrumentDrummers bring sticksGuitarists who want to play with other guitarists should bring a small amp

Traditions Tavern (Jt Henry) Tuesday Jam begins at 8:00 PM every Tuesday! Located at 4514 Kenny Rd, Columbus, OH 43220, Traditions Tuesday Open Jam is hosted by Patrick Thomas Bolich (Dirty Red Sunshine , Current QFM96: WLVQ-FM 96.3 House Band Hott Lucy, Atomic Elbow ), and with house bassist, Myke Rock (Myke Rock, http://www.mykerock.com). Central Ohio's hottest open jam welcomes all genres, all instruments, and bands. Sign-up begins at 7:00 PM. Weekly Spotlight sets are available. Bands and Spotlight performers contact Patrick in advance. To book, email pthomasmusic@hotmail.com -or- direct message via http://www.facebook.com/patrick.t.bolich

On Friday, January 30th, 2026, The "Expansive Breadth of Electric Bass Guitar in Action" series has its inaugural event at Traditions Tavern (4514 Kenny Rd, Columbus, Ohio, Jt Henry), beginning at 9:00 PM. This free concert exhibits the full breadth of electric bass guitar, highlighting the many intriguing ways the instrument can be used. The first event of the series is subtitled Bass Fission and features central Ohio bassists (the series organizer) Myke Rock (Dirty Red Sunshine, Bobby Messano, Screaming Urge), Steve Perakis (Honk Wail & Moan), Phil Maneri (The Truth, Morgan, MacDonell & Maneri), and Bradley Mellen (Alex Schrock Trio, Bradley Mellen Quartet), with drummer Erik Diaz (DRS, Ex-Hot Tuna). Bassist John Zuck (Austin & The Syd Experience) performs a solo opening set, all on the Music Go Round -Columbus- Stage (http://www.musicgoround.com/locations/columbus-oh). Below, view the Ohio Arts Council support statement, and individual artist biographical information with links to music and more.The Ohio Arts Council, Artist Opportunities, Professional Artist Grant supports this artist in producing a series of four performances in central Ohio from January through March 2026, featuring Columbus-based bass guitarists showcasing the full musical range of the instrument. The project reimagines popular and off-the-beaten-path songs by replacing traditional instrumental and vocal parts with bass interpretations, highlighting the instrument’s versatility.The "Expansive Breadth of Electric Bass Guitar in Action" series is made possible in part by an investment of public funds from the Ohio Arts Council (OAC). The OAC is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically. http://www.oac.ohio.gov @ohioartscouncil #artsohio #ArtsOhio #ohioartscouncilAbout the Artists...

Rock 'n' Roy are In-Concert on Friday, January 2nd, 2026, at the B52 music club (Aartrijkestraat 92, 8480 Eernegem -Ichtegem-, Belgium: B52 music club) beginning at 9:30 PM (21.30 H), with doors opening at 8:00 PM (20.00 H). It's an international reunion concert with Myke Rock-Myke Rock (USA), Roy Andrews-Roy Andrews (PL), Denis Lattanzi (BE), Jez Harrop (UK), and Jonas Maes (BE). This special event features a fusion of rock, blues, jazz and ”Other”, with a smoldering-to-exploding hot sauce, in a densely applied tapestry that comes to vivid life when life-long, like-minded and high-wired musicians get cooking in the same hot kitchen. Tickets are 10€, by emailing B52.club@yahoo.com ... Please visit the Facebook Event/RSVP Page, here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1161747885902559

Op Dinsdag, 23 december 2025, Don Vitalski welcomes Punk Soul Brother (Kloot Perwez, Erik De Ridder, Kristoff Martens, Bootsie Butsenzeller, Myke Rock - USA) to the beautifully "hilarious, intoxicating and soothing for the soul", Don Vitalski's Legendarische DinsdagClub! The enigmatic enigmas -  - of both the Legendarische Dinsdag Club (https://dinsdagclub.com/) and Punk Soul Brother, among others, coalesce to provide audiovisual answers to questions like, "What is the meaning of this?" The curious, multidimensional circus show begint op 19:00U, met dueren van 18:30U.ParozaBacchuslaan 67, 2600 Antwerpen (Berchem), BelgiumInfo and Reservations: vitalski3@gmail.comhttps://dinsdagclub.com/ABOUT Don Vitalski's Legendarische DinsdagClub:In Belgian Dutch/Flemish -Betoverende revue du jamais vu waarbij sukkels en supersterren elkaar aan een droomachtig tempo opvolgen, drie uur aan één stuk door, met Don Vitalski als even vakkundige als hilarische master of ceremony. Bedwelmend en zalvend voor de ziel.In English -Enchanting revue like nothing ever seen before, where losers and superstars follow each other at a dreamlike pace, three hours straight, with Don Vitalski as a master of ceremony who is as skilled as he is hilarious. Intoxicating and soothing for the soul.

Myke Rock makes his first of 3 appearances at Belgian events in December and January 2025, and his 1st of 2 in December alone. De Mooie Molen Zaal (Meenseheirweg 39 , Roeselare, Belgium) on Sunday, December 21st, has their annual holiday Blues Jam, which routinely draws a large, happy audience and the very best Belgian blues artists. Rock makes his 3rd all-time appearance, since 2019, at the time-honored special event! Visit the Facebook/RSVP Page, here: https://www.facebook.com/events/747475988402359/

The Delaware Eagles #376 (127 E William St, Delaware, OH 43015) welcomes Dirty Red Sunshine, for the very first time, for a special free concert full of musical surprises! Beginning at 7:00 PM, Patrick Thomas Bolich, Erik Diaz, Myke Rock, Keith Blair, and John Widner rip through the very best of classic rock, original music, and always with a heightened awareness of the in-the-moment jam, resulting in some top-end music performance.  Visit the Facebook Event/RSVP Page, here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1809852529786989/

Saturday, November 22, sees the return of Dirty Red Sunshine to the renowned Turtle Creek Tavern (5571 N Hamilton Rd, Columbus, OH 43230) for the first time in months! Beginning at 8:30pm, Patrick Thomas Bolich, Erik Diaz, Myke Rock, Keith Blair, and John Widner rip through the very best of classic rock, original music, and always with a heightened awareness of the in-the-moment jam, resulting in some top-end music performance. Admission is $5.00.

Friday, September 19, sees the return of Dirty Red Sunshine to the renowned Turtle Creek Tavern (5571 N Hamilton Rd, Columbus, OH 43230) for the first time in months! Beginning at 8:30pm, Patrick Thomas Bolich, Erik Diaz, Myke Rock, Keith Blair, and John Widner rip through the very best of classic rock, original music, and always with a heightened awareness of the in-the-moment jam, resulting in some top-end music performance. Admission is $5.00.Visit the Facebook Event/RSVP link, here: Dirty Red Sunshine at Turtle Creek Tavern and Jerry Fortner's Birthday bash!!"DRS takes full advantage of good opportunities to jam. And those are plentiful. The in-the-moment interplay makes for some interesting, and at times, electrifying experiences." - EPK2KMusic, Video, More:http://www.dirtyredsunshine.epk.fmCissy Strut -Live Video- https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=227577510185337Dirty Red Sunshine is:Frontman Patrick Thomas Bolich of Hott Lucy (The current Q-FM-96 House Band!),Drummer Erik Diaz, ex-Hot Tuna with Rock-N-Roll Hall Of Fame recording artists Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady!Toast Guitarist John Widner,Keyboardist extraordinaire Keith Blair,Bassist Myke Rock, former Willie Phoenix, Ray Fuller and the Bluesrockers, Bobby Messano Band, and Belgian-based Jamal Thomas (SOS Band, Maceo Parker), among others.

The Mustangs (Joe Grimm, Rick Collura, Mark Ward, Myke Rock) - AMERICANA-ROCK-DANCE-COUNTRY-BLUES Kings, are In-Concert at the Marion Moose Lodge #889 (Marion Moose Lodge 1085 W Center St, Marion, Ohio) Saturday, September 13th, 2025, beginning at 8:00 PM. Admission is free!

On Saturday, September 6th, Finnegan's Wake - Pickerington, OH welcomes Dirty Red Sunshine - Dirty Red Sunshine @ Finnegan's Wake — Psychedelic Blues Rock Jam Night ...DRS makes Pickerington, Ohio debut at Finnegan's Wake - Pickerington, OH (841 Hill Rd N, Pickerington, Ohio) for another concert Saturday, September 6th, beginning at 8:00pm. Patrick Thomas Bolich, Erik Diaz, Myke Rock, Keith Blair, and John Widner feature the best of classic rock, original music and always a heightened awareness of the in-the-moment jam, resulting in some top-end music performance. Admission is free."DRS takes full advantage of good opportunties to jam. And those are plentiful. The in-the-moment interplay makes for some interesting, and at times, electrifying experiences." - EPK2KMusic, Video, More:http://www.dirtyredsunshine.epk.fmCissy Strut -Live Video- https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=227577510185337Dirty Red Sunshine is:

The Traditions Tavern (Jt Henry) Tuesday Jam begins at 8:00 PM every Tuesday! Located at 4514 Kenny Rd, Columbus, OH 43220, Traditions Tuesday Jam is hosted by Patrick Thomas Bolich (Dirty Red Sunshine , Current QFM96: WLVQ-FM 96.3 House Band Hott Lucy, Atomic Elbow ), and with house bassist, Myke Rock (Myke Rock, http://www.mykerock.com), the open jam welcomes all genres, all instruments, and bands. Sign-up begins at 7:00 PM. Weekly Spotlight sets are available. Bands and Spotlight performers contact Patrick in advance to book: pthomasmusic@hotmail.com -or- direct message via http://www.facebook.com/patrick.t.bolich

Dirty Red Sunshine (And Friends!) brings a special, Sunday Funday concert to their Northwest Columbus, Ohio debut on Sunday, August 24th, 2025! From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, at Traditions Tavern (4514 Kenny Rd, near Henderson, Columbus, OH - Jt Henry) Patrick Thomas Bolich, Myke Rock, John Widner, Keith Blair, Phil Hartley, Lance Ellison, Grant Guilkey and more, take a deep dive into the best of rock classics and super Jam over the course of 4 blissful, blistering hours! Entry is free.

Dexter Wesley & Red Hot Lava play Hoovergate 2025, Westerville OH, IS CANCELLED!

The Traditions Tavern (Jt Henry) Tuesday Jam begins at 8:00 PM every Tuesday! Located at 4514 Kenny Rd, Columbus, OH 43220, Traditions Tuesday Jam is hosted by Patrick Thomas Bolich (Dirty Red Sunshine , Current QFM96: WLVQ-FM 96.3 House Band Hott Lucy, Atomic Elbow ), and with house bassist, Myke Rock (Myke Rock, http://www.mykerock.com), the open jam welcomes all genres, all instruments, and bands. Sign-up begins at 7:00 PM. Weekly Spotlight sets are available. Bands and Spotlight performers contact Patrick in advance to book: pthomasmusic@hotmail.com -or- direct message via http://www.facebook.com/patrick.t.bolich

The Traditions Tavern (Jt Henry) Tuesday Jam begins at 8:00 PM every Tuesday! Located at 4514 Kenny Rd, Columbus, OH 43220, Traditions Tuesday Jam is hosted by Patrick Thomas Bolich (Dirty Red Sunshine , Current QFM96: WLVQ-FM 96.3 House Band Hott Lucy, Atomic Elbow ), and with house bassist, Myke Rock (Myke Rock, http://www.mykerock.com), the open jam welcomes all genres, all instruments, and bands. Sign-up begins at 7:00 PM. Weekly Spotlight sets are available. Bands and Spotlight performers contact Patrick in advance to book: pthomasmusic@hotmail.com -or- direct message via http://www.facebook.com/patrick.t.bolich

Dirty Red Sunshine returns to Bullshotz (1616 Brown Rd, Columbus, Ohio) for another concert Saturday, July 19th, beginning at 8:30pm. Patrick Thomas Bolich, Erik Diaz, Myke Rock, Keith Blair, and John Widner feature the best of classic rock, original music and always a heightened awareness of the in-the-moment jam, resulting in some top end music performance. Admission is free.

"Ground Poundin', Nitro Burnin' Blues-Rock, Baby!" - Blues Blast Magazine"The ringing guitar of Ron Wood, the chunky guitar of George Thorogood, the Texas blues of Johnny Winter, and the Status Quo boogie!" - The Other PaperSaturday, July 12, beginning at 8:00 PM, Terry Davidson & the Gears (Terry Davidson, Mark Ward, and Guest Bassist Myke Rock) are in concert at Roops Bar, 17 N Union Street in Delaware, Ohio!Live Video 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8NADwOlCd8...Live Video 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJdLy2hJODg...Website (Show Dates, Music, More): https://www.tdavidson.com/

The Traditions Tavern (Jt Henry) Tuesday Jam begins at 8:00 PM every Tuesday! Located at 4514 Kenny Rd, Columbus, OH 43220, Traditions Tuesday Jam is hosted by Patrick Thomas Bolich (Dirty Red Sunshine , Current QFM96: WLVQ-FM 96.3 House Band Hott Lucy, Atomic Elbow ), and with house bassist, Myke Rock (Myke Rock, http://www.mykerock.com), the open jam welcomes all genres, all instruments, and bands. Sign-up begins at 7:00 PM. Weekly Spotlight sets are available. Bands and Spotlight performers contact Patrick in advance to book: pthomasmusic@hotmail.com -or- direct message via http://www.facebook.com/patrick.t.bolich

Dexter Wesley & Red Hot Lava give a free Flash Concert in Downtown Columbus at Alley Burger (24 N High St, Columbus, Ohio, on Lynn Alley) on Friday, June 13, 2025, beginning at 5:00 PM. This special event will be outdoors and welcomes a special guest drummer Troy Jones of The Flex Crew (who was touring drummer for George Clinton and the P-Funk All Stars, Slave and many more), along with Dexter and bassist Myke Rock. A free pop-up concert, the Bband brings an extra special somethin'-somethin' to this after-work, Psychedelic Blues, British Blues and Rock music exhibition.

J-Lo & The Gang play the annual Dolphin Blues Fest Saturday, June 14th, 2025 at 5:30 PM. The Dolphin Lounge (345 Agler Rd, Gahanna, Ohio) welcomes Jack Loless, Myke Rock, Shoe Cherwein, and Timothy Neal to the Dolphin Stage for a super set of blues and rockin' blues classics, along with some intriguing surprises.

Sunday, June 22, the Port Smokehouse Buckeye Lake, Ohio presents a Sunday afternoon free concert: Dirty Red Sunshine (Patrick Thomas Bolich, Myke Rock, Erik Diaz, Keith Blair, John Widner, Jimmy Droz). DRS, beginning at 2:00 PM (until 6:00 PM) are in-concert at The Port Smokehouse (9308 Township Rd 79, Thornville, Ohio). A free entry event, DRS bring their jam-band, rock classics and original music concert to Buckeye Lake in this special event.DRS Features...Frontman Patrick Thomas Bolich of the current QFM96: WLVQ-FM 96.3 House Band Hott Lucy,Toast guitarist John Widner,Jimmy Droz of The Jon Cross Band and The Jimmy Droz Project,The Groove Brothers Band keyboardist extraordinaire Keith Blair,Former Willie Phoenix, Ray Fuller and the Bluesrockers, Bobby Messano Band, and Belgian-based Jamal Thomas (SOS Band, Maceo Parker), bassist Myke Rock,And drummer Erik Diaz, former drummer for Hot Tuna with Rock-N-Roll Hall Of Fame recording artists Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Bruce!Music, Video, More:www.dirtyredsunshine.epk.fmCissy Strut -Live Video- https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=227577510185337DRS Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092027552501 See less

The Traditions Tavern (Jt Henry) Tuesday Jam begins at 8:00 PM every Tuesday! Located at 4514 Kenny Rd, Columbus, OH 43220, Traditions Tuesday Jam is hosted by Patrick Thomas Bolich ( Dirty Red Sunshine , Current QFM96: WLVQ-FM 96.3 House Band Hott Lucy, Atomic Elbow ), and with house bassist, Myke Rock (Myke Rock, http://www.mykerock.com), the open jam welcomes all genres, all instruments, and bands. Sign-up begins at 7:00 PM. Weekly Spotlight sets are available. Bands and Spotlight performers contact Patrick in advance to book: pthomasmusic@hotmail.com -or- direct message via http://www.facebook.com/patrick.t.bolich

Smokin' in Steele BBQ and Blues Festival (Steele County Fairgrounds, Owatonna, Minnesota: http://www.smokininsteele.com) welcomes Bobby Messano (http://www.bobbymessano.com, https://www.facebook.com/Bobby.Messano.Fanpage) with Bassist Myke Rock (http://www.mykerock.com, http://www.facebook.com/myke.rock) for a concert at 6:00 PM, Friday, May 30th, 2025, on the Beer Garden Stage. A treasured annual event, Smokin' In Steele features 2 stages and a multitude of major acts throughout this 2-day festival. For much more on this event, please visit http://www.smokininsteele.com.

The Traditions Tavern (Jt Henry) Tuesday Jam begins at 8:00 PM every Tuesday! Located at 4514 Kenny Rd, Columbus, OH 43220, Traditions Tuesday Jam is hosted by Patrick Thomas Bolich ( Dirty Red Sunshine , Current QFM96: WLVQ-FM 96.3 House Band Hott Lucy, Atomic Elbow ), and with house bassist, Myke Rock (Myke Rock, http://www.mykerock.com), the open jam welcomes all genres, all instruments, and bands. Sign-up begins at 7:00 PM. Weekly Spotlight sets are available. Bands and Spotlight performers contact Patrick in advance to book: pthomasmusic@hotmail.com -or- direct message via http://www.facebook.com/patrick.t.bolich

Dexter Wesley & Red Hot Lava make their Downtown Columbus debut at Alley Burger (24 N High St, Columbus, Ohio, on Lynn Alley) on Friday, May 23rd, 2025, beginning at 1:00 PM. This special event will be outdoors and welcomes a Special Guest Drummer Jon Coleman for this show, along with Dexter and bassist Myke Rock. A free pop-up concert, the band brings an extra special somethin'-somethin' to this early afternoon, music explosion.

Announcing!! The Traditions Tavern (Jt Henry) Tuesday Jam begins at 8:00 PM Tuesday, May 20th and every Tuesday! Located at 4514 Kenny Rd, Columbus, OH 43220, Traditions Tuesday Jam is hosted by Patrick Thomas Bolich ( Dirty Red Sunshine , Current QFM96: WLVQ-FM 96.3 House Band Hott Lucy, Atomic Elbow ), and with house bassist, Myke Rock (Myke Rock, http://www.mykerock.com), the open jam welcomes all genres, all instruments, and bands. Sign-up begins at 7:00 PM. Weekly Spotlight sets are available. Bands and Spotlight performers contact Patrick in advance to book: pthomasmusic@hotmail.com -or- direct message via http://www.facebook.com/patrick.t.bolich

Dexter Wesley & Red Hot Lava make their Downtown Columbus debut at Alley Burger (24 N High St, Columbus, Ohio, on Lynn Alley) on Saturday, May 17th, 2025, beginning at 1:00 PM. This special event will be outdoors and welcomes drummer Jon Coleman for this show, along with Dexter and bassist Myke Rock. A free pop-up concert, the band brings an extra special somethin'-somethin' to this early afternoon, music explosion.

Dirty Red Sunshine returns to Bullshotz (1616 Brown Rd, Columbus, Ohio) for another concert Saturday, May 17th, beginning at 8:30pm. Patrick Thomas Bolich, Erik Diaz, Myke Rock, Keith Blair, John Widner and Jimmy Droz feature the best of classic rock, original music and always a heightened awareness of the in-the-moment jam, resulting in some top end music performance. Admission is free.

Dexter Wesley & Red Hot Lava make their Downtown Columbus debut at Alley Burger (24 N High St, Columbus, Ohio, on Lynn Alley) on Friday, May 16th, 2025, beginning at 5:00 PM. This special event will be outdoors and welcomes drummer Jon Coleman for this show, along with Dexter and bassist Myke Rock. A free pop-up concert, the band brings an extra special somethin'-somethin' to this after-work, music explosion.

On April 21, 2025, we lost another great musician from our midst. In honor and celebration of the life of Jimmy McGee, a multitude of musicians will come together for 3 hours of live music on Saturday, May 10th from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Maroon Arts Group's Culture Lab (867 Mt. Vernon Ave, Columbus, OH 43203 - http://www.maroonartsgroup.com). Dexter Wesley (Dexter Wesley & Red Hot Lava) with Myke Rock and Troy Jones will perform, among many others. Will look to update information here as it comes. For Jimmy's Obituary, Visitation & Celebration Of Life church services information, please visit https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/james-mcgee-obituary?id=58243981

Dirty Red Sunshine makes their Hebron, Ohio, debut Friday, May 9th, beginning at 7:00 PM at Mill Dam Corner Grille (3982 National Rd SE). A free entry event, Patrick Thomas Bolich, Erik Diaz, John Widner, Keith Blair, Myke Rock, and Jimmy Droz bring their jam-band, rock classics and original music concert to the Mill Dam in a special event.DRS Features...

The Grand Soiree - A Bob Sauls Benefit!"Guaranteed a good time will be had by all!!" - Bob SaulsBob Sauls is one of Central Ohio’s most beloved and talented musicians, and has been since his time with Columbus' national record label Sisapa of the late 80s, early 90s. A career that continues through to his self-recording ventures of recent years. Bob has given us countless hours and indeed decades of excellent music both live and from the studio, and equally excellent friendship to perhaps thousands. Now is our chance to give back. Bob needs our help! Due to arterial fibrillation, cardiopulmonary edema, and black lung, he may be running out of breath and time.The response from the Columbus music community has been overwhelming! “Anything to help Bob,” has been the sentiment from everyone. On Thursday, April 10th, 2025, beginning at 7:30 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM) this one-of-a-kind musical event takes place at Natalie's - Grandview (945 King Avenue, Columbus, Ohio) and features many unique combinations of musicians, with performances from Ray Fuller (Ray Fuller and the Bluesrockers), Willie Phoenix, Donna Mogavero (Donna Mogavero Music), Colin Gawel (WATERSHED, Colin Gawel & The League Bowlers), Sean Carney (Sean Carney Music), Shaun Booker (Shaun Booker Dammit), Terry Davidson (Terry Davidson & the Gears), Myke Rock (Myke Rock, Dirty Red Sunshine), Jim Maneri (Jim Maneri's Friday Night Fish Fry), Jim Johnson, Billy Zenn & The Beatdowns (Billy Zenn Music), Jon Coleman, Quinn Fallon, Nikki Wonder, Theresa Caldwell, Lisa Gain (Lisa Gain, Lisa Gain Band), Shawn Burroughs (Shawn Burroughs), Pete Remenyi, Wild Man Steve Wald, Brian Clash (The Brian Clash Band), Leah Miller, Joel Mathers, Stevie Ray Robinson, Mark See (Mark See's Music), Gayle Karafil (Gayle Karafil Music), and Michael Dorrian (Michael Gregory Dorrian)! Plus, a Grand Finale of the Bob Sauls All-Stars Band.The event also presents a variety of raffles and silent auctions, including original art from Paul Volker Paul Volker-artist, a special Electric Guitar from Gayle Karafil, and many more.SHAKIN' IT RADIO Host (on WCBE 90.5FM, Columbus), Jon Brian Peterson will MC the event, with special introductions by Co-Hosts Curtis N. Schieber and Charles Wince.Tickets for the unprecedented event are $20.00 general admission and $30.00 for seating, and are available at http://www.nataliesgrandview.com. It's a perfect time to lend a hand in good will to Bob Sauls, and enjoy a wonderful, hours-long program at the same time. Visit the Facebook Event/RSVP Page, here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1674315040126341

Dirty Red Sunshine (Patrick Thomas Bolich, Keith Blair, Erik Diaz, John Widner, Jimmy Droz, Myke Rock) is back, Jack! Back at BullShotz (1616 Brown Rd, Columbus, Ohio) on Saturday, March 15th, beginning at 8:30 PM. A free entry event, Patrick Thomas Bolich, Erik Diaz, John Widner, Keith Blair, Myke Rock, and Jimmy Droz bring their jam-band and rock classics, and now performing their own compositions.DRS Features...Frontman Patrick Thomas Bolich of Hott Lucy,Drummer Erik Diaz, who was the drummer for Hot Tuna with Rock-N-Roll Hall Of Fame recording artists Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Bruce!Toast guitarist John Widner,Jimmy Droz of The Jimmy Droz Project,The Groove Brothers Band keyboardist extraodinaire Keith BlairFormer Willie Phoenix, Ray Fuller and the Bluesrockers, Bobby Messano Band, and Belgian-based Jamal Thomas (SOS Band, Maceo Parker), bassist Myke Rock,Visit the Facebook Event/RSVP Page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/577229538465951Music, Video, More:www.dirtyredsunshine.epk.fmCissy Strut -Live Video- https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=227577510185337 See less

Dirty Red Sunshine play their first show of the year on Saturday, February 1st, 2025, at BullShotz (1616 Brown Rd, Columbus, Ohio). A free entry event, Patrick Thomas Bolich, Erik Diaz, John Widner, Keith Blair, Myke Rock, and Jimmy Droz bring their jam-band and rock classics, and live debut some of the band's 10 new songs!DRS Features...Frontman Patrick Thomas Bolich of Hott Lucy,

Fanatics Pub (7281 W Main St, Lima, New York) welcomes Bobby Messano Band (Bobby Messano, Joey Pafumi, Myke Rock) for a special concert featuring drummer Joey Pafumi (Walter Trout, Paul Nelson, XYZ, Jimi Jamison, Bernard Allison and many more), beginning at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, November 19th, 2024. Tickets are $25 ($20 WNYBS). Visit the FB Event/RSVP page here https://www.facebook.com/events/405537712150346 and the ticketing link here https://events.eventgroove.com/event/Bobby-Messano-98937.

Rockland, Maine's Rock Harbor Pub & Brewery (416 Main St, Rockland, Maine) welcomes Bobby Messano Band (Bobby Messano, Joey Pafumi, Myke Rock) for a special concert beginning at 7:00 PM on Monday, November 11th, 2024.

The Bobby Messano Band (Bobby Messano - Bobby Messano, Joey Pafumi, Myke Rock) play a concert at the Zoo Bar (136 N 14th St, Lincoln, Nebraska) on Monday, October 21st, 2024 beginning at 6:00 PM. The highly anticipated BMB concert is upon us! The legendary guitarist, Bobby Messano leads his band through a heavy hitting raucous blues and rock extravaganza, fit for a zoo king. On this night, YOU be that king! Rock like an animal with Bobby, Joey and Myke.

The Bobby Messano Band (Bobby Messano - Bobby Messano, Joey Pafumi, Myke Rock) play a concert at the Legendary Byron's (109 S Ontario St, Pomeroy, Iowa) on Sunday, October 27th, beginning at 5:00 PM.

The Bobby Messano Band (Bobby Messano - Bobby Messano, Joey Pafumi, Myke Rock) play a concert at Shaw's Bar & Grill (1528 University Avenue NE, Minneapolis, Minnesota) on Saturday, October 26th, 2024, beginning at 8:00 PM.

The Bobby Messano Band (Bobby Messano - Bobby Messano, Joey Pafumi, Myke Rock) play a concert at The Kinkaider Brewing Co (2279 S 67th St, Omaha, NE) on Friday, October 25th, 2024, beginning at 6:00 PM. Join us as one of the top touring acts in the country bring their rockin' blues show to the Kinkaider!

The Bobby Messano Band (Bobby Messano - Bobby Messano, Joey Pafumi, Myke Rock) play a concert at The Keystone Grill (206 W Main St, Cambridge, Wisconsin) on Saturday, October 19. 7:30 PM marks the start of this special event, where the award winning guitarist and his band bring you one of the top touring shows of the year. Check out the band's individual bios, below, and get ready to rock the blues!

Bobby Messano Band (Bobby Messano, Joey Pafumi, Myke Rock) play The Longshot (615 W Route 120, Lakemoor, Illinois) Friday, October 18th, beginning at 8:30pm. The Longshot is a venue overlooking Lily Lake, an excellent gathering place and a great space for live music. BMB makes a special appearance while working on finishing their upcoming album. Catch this show for a Bobby Messano Band at it's absolute blues and rockin' best!

Peace Of My Heart - Ultimate Janis (Laura McDonald, Bobby Messano - Bobby Messano, Joey Pafumi, Myke Rock - Myke Rock) play Lake Geneva House of Music (N3241 Co Trunk H, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin 53147, https://www.lghom.com). There is a $15 cover and the event begins at 7:00 PM.Laura McDonald - Lead VocalistLaura McDonald is a music lifer, a passionate vocalist receiving an early major career lift performing in casinos at the age of 22, exciting audiences with up to 15 shows per week! Although McDonald's inspirations, tastes and experiences are wide ranging, her career has found her sharing the stage with the likes of Walter Trout, Queensryche, Great White, LA Guns and members of Dokken, Warrant and Skid Row. Currently, her lifetime love for the music of Janis Joplin gives the standout singer the leading role in Peace Of My Heart- Ultimate Janis.Bobby Messano - Guitarist/Vocalist/Songwriter/Music Director/ProducerBobby Messano is a legendary guitarist and contemporary blues artist who has released nine solo CDs, placed songs in many TV and cable shows, and played on over 50 major label and indie albums. His music has been heard on everything from MTV jingles to Benny Mardones’ smash hit, “Into The Night”. The celebrated guitarist has played on records by Clarence Clemmons, Franke & The Knockouts, Joe Lynn Turner, and STARZ. His CDs are heard daily on “Sirius/XM’s B.B. King’s Bluesville.” His 2015 album, Love & Money, was nominated for a prestigious Blues Blast Award for “Best Rock-Blues Album” in August 2015. It debuted on the Billboard Blues Chart at #7, peaked at #1, and spent a total of nine weeks in the Top 10. It was also #7 on the Billboard Heat Seekers Chart and Top 40 on both the Billboard Rock and Indie Charts. Love & Money also ended 2015 at #44 on the Roots Music Report Chart.More at http://www.bobbymessano.comJoey Pafumi - DrummerJoey Pafumi has performed and/or recorded with such diverse and quite notable artists as Walter Trout, Paul Nelson, XYZ, Jimi Jamison, Bernard Allison, Coco Montoya, Buddy Guy, Anthony Geraci, Charlie Farren, Jason Ricci, Hubert Sumlin, Buddaheads, ITMB, Bob Margolin, Guitar Shorty, James Montgomery, Steve Fister, Ana Popovic, Peter Rivera / Rare Earth, Stewart Smith, Johnny A, Jon Butcher, Joe Bonamassa, Louis Johnson, BBC, Paul Jones, and many others.More at http://www.joeypafumi.comMyke Rock - BassistMyke Rock toured Europe in 2016 with Ray Fuller and the Bluesrockers and most recently in August/September 2024 as a bassist for several Belgian bands and recording artists such as Kloot Per W (KPW Band) and previously with the late Belgian-based (but Georgia born and raised) drummer Jamal Thomas who performed and recorded for decades with Gold and Platinum recording artists The S.O.S. Band, Maceo Parker and others. Rock even toured Europe with Bobby Messano in 2018. He continues to do reunion shows with early Columbus, Ohio punk band Screaming Urge (November 9, 2024, Columbus) and performs and records with Columbus 6-piece powerhouse of jam Dirty Red Sunshine.More at http://www.mykerock.com

Bobby Messano (Bobby Messano: http://www.bobbymessano.com) takes a one-day break from recording his new album with award-winning producer Geoff Wilbourn (Autumn Records Studio) to play a very cool show at Sugar River Lanes (807 River St, Belleville, Wisconsin) on Thursday, October 3rd, beginning at 8:00 PM (Facebook/RSVP Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/ezwfPNmA8J9qTtPV). Then, Messano and the band head to Sedalia, Colorado for a Sunday, October 6th concert at Cherokee Ranch and Castle (Cherokee Ranch & Castle Foundation). The show features his incredible band, drummer Joey Pafumi (Walter Trout, Paul Nelson, Coco Montoya, XYZ) and bassist Myke Rock (http://www.mykerock.com - ex-Ray Fuller, Dirty Red Sunshine, Screaming Urge). Come on out for a special ROCKIN' one off event.