Greetings everyone, this will be the last blog of 2012, and we just want to thank "you" and all of friends for their loyal support throughout the 2012 year.

Hopefully as dreadful as 2012 was for live music support in general, this will finally be the "low” before we start to turn around the process in 2013.  (Here’s a quote from a famous tune - "You guys sound really good, but don't ya got no friends?" How true it is…)

It's always fun to play our music with great friends and other fellow musicians to help support a cause or just to make some good old fashion music together. This may very well be our band’s mission statement for 2013 as well.

Also in 2013, we will become an L.L.C. early next year as The Short Change Band will finally become a business venture.  (we’ll have more about that as the new year takes hold)

So as we close out one year and begin another, you can come and see us NEW YEARS EVE at The HALLSTEAD LEGION in Hallstead, PA (just over the border in Pennsylvania)  The Show begins at 9pm.  There’s no cover charge, just good friends and cheap booze. Enjoy!

Be safe and travel carefully in the upcoming days as winter makes an appearance once again.

Peace and Love,

Mikee^Dee

Greetings to you all!  Let the countdown begin toward 2013.  We are mere days from the beginning of a new year and here's hoping 2013 is much improved from 2012.  It's been a very tough year on people in general, the economy, the music business - where do I start?  Next year has got to get better.  Here's to a true "Happy New Year"!

Review from last week’s gigs:  Friday evening we were at the VFW on Carroll Street in Binghamton.  WE had an excellent show with a good crowd and a great location.  We will be back in the New Year to do it again on February 2, 2013.  The VFW hopes to have more in the way of live musical acts in the future. What a great workout too!  Saturday night was the final show at the Central Hotel & Tavern.  We had a low crowd turnout over the last few months that have forced the cancellation of any live music at the Hotel at least for the foreseeable future.

These day’s clubs and bars have all to do to capture your almighty buck.  If you’re not serving food and lots of it then you’re not going to pay the electric bill just by popping open cans and offering a band every now and then.  This has been happening everywhere from Sidney to Windsor and from Port Crane to Endicott - low turnout at clubs period.  And again here's hoping the New Year improves the club and bar scenes while there are  still some places left to go and have a drink to share some time with friends and unwind.  “The Times They Are a Changin'”

Once again, thanks to all of the people who came out to jam with the SCB one final time at the Central Hotel.  It made the night very special for sure.

Our last show of the year is this Friday before New Year’s Eve.  We’ll be live at the Hitchin' Post.  The show begins 8pm.  Stop down and share a cocktail with the band if you can, we would love to see you all for the holidays.

Peace out and be well, and hug a Reindeer,

-Mikeee^Dee

Short Change Band - Second Week of December, 2012

Greetings everyone!  We are now at week number 49 this year.  It’s just mere days before the big guy in the red suit makes his annual visit.  Then shortly after that, we start another year.  My only comment is: Where did 2012 go?

We were in Myrtle Beach during Easter break and in Atlantic City just after Labor Day, and by Columbus day we were in Greenville, S.C.  Now it's mid December and the year has almost ended. (wow..)  There’s so much to do in so little time.

The band events slowed down just a bit in 2012 as we are just shy of completing 70 shows.  In 2011 we played just over 80 shows, so I guess we can blame it on a down economy.

This was also the first year that I can ever remember where we had a number of show cancellations.  In the 26 years I've been a Short Change Band member, we had a handful of gigs cancelled that entire time.  This year we had our share as well.  Hopefully 2013 will enter the "Light in the Tunnel” year for entertainment.

I have this scary feeling that one day all the live musical acts will be replaced by Kindle Fire programs.  We are all truly a dinosaur life form of live music.

We’d like to pass on special thanks last week for two great shows: Birtchy's Joint on Friday and Babcock's on Saturday night.  Once again we rocked the houses.  Special thanks to our brother Cliffy for sitting in at Babcock's on the six string and our other brother Chucky for some fantastic sound quality that evening.  Also thanks to Brian for letting us use your equipment, it served us quite well.

So as we move into this weekend, we have two public shows:

Friday at 8pm at the VFW on Caroll Street in Binghamton - a new venue for us.
Saturday evening we perform our last 2012 show for the Central Hotel and Tavern.  It’s a Christmas Party of sorts I'm told.  Showtime is 6pm.

We hope to see you all out and about, so please stop by and say hello to the band and drink a toast for another year of service and friendship with Kevin, Darrell and myself.

Peace and love  and we hope to see you all soon.  Only 4 more shows until 2013....wow that went fast!  Making music this year with the "Honky Tonk Band Of Brothers!

Mikee^ Dee

Short Change Band - Beginning of December, 2012

Greetings everyone, as we move forward into week #48 of the year, the time is moving so quickly as we head into 2013.  In mere weeks we will walk into a next year and the Short Change Band is making some big plans for that upcoming year.

We already have bookings into next fall, but the biggest event I can say that excites us the most is the fact that we will become an "Incorporated" business.  (Yep) we're taking the ultimate business approach as where if anyone is to hear some of those 5+ albums of music we have put together, so we need to take on more of a business presence both locally and outside the area.

We're not loading up a tour bus or anything, or kissing the wives goodbye just yet, but we're taking the next step. Wish us luck at our new venture as we are all excited as to where it takes us, even if it's just around the next bend.

Last week’s show at Davy's Last Chance was fun.  We had a good crowd and everyone had a great time once again at our home away from home in Chenango Forks.

This week we're on for two shows.

Friday Evening - we return to Birtchy's on Conklin Ave in Binghamton.  The show time is 8:00pm.  (Remember those great wings - Yummm... We’ll see you there!)

Saturday Evening we return for our final Babcock's show for the 2012 season.  Babcock’s is located in on Rt. 7 in Wells Bridge, just past the Unadilla Drive-In on Rt. 7.  Hey come out and see us on the big stage for that full concert dance hall feel no one else has.  The show starts at 9pm.  We’ll see you all out and about this weekend.

And remember, it's about three weeks before Christmas, time to head out somewhere, so it might as well be headed out to see us too!

Peace and love,

Mikee^Dee...

Greetings everyone.  There were some great things happened last weekend and I'd like to share them with you.

Saturday we played the much anticipated Denny Decker' benefit at the Hitchin' Post.  This event was very well received with cars parked on both sides of Route 7 for probably a 1/4 mile in either direction.. Incredible turnout and support.  So we came and we played for a couple of hours, then we did some meet and greets and we were packing up the bus by 5pm to make way for “The Wild Ones” Band to play some music that continued on until late that evening.  After it was all said and done, there was almost $15,000 raised for Denny.  What a nice day’s work for all.  We’re glad we could help.  In closing, we’d like to thank Cliffy for saving our ass that day.  We had a Great time!

Saturday Night we were at “On the Roxx” for another primo show with help of our Special Guest Herb Winters and we rocked.  When KW gets some help freeing him up in the lead/rhythm guitar areas of the bands performance, some special things start to happen.  Saturday night was no exception.  It was one of our better performances for sure.  We had an early crowd though, which sent the band home a little early.  

We’ve noticed lately that midnight is getting to be the evening ender time.  (There are no Cinderella's here)  

Thank you Herbie!

This weekend we are off, but Wednesday (11/21/2012) the day before Thanksgiving we will be at the biggest party night of the year at the Hitchin' Post.  The Show time  is 8pm.

And while I'm at it, we're live at Babcocks on Saturday, November 24^th with special guest star - the infamous Cliffy Clune.

So as we close out, be well and be good and have a great Thanksgiving Week!

Peace and love out,

Mikee^^Dee

Short Change Band - End of October, 2012

Greetings Everyone. By the time you read this, Halloween will once again become a memory.


The events that were planned for late last week were probably the only real Halloween memories you will have for this year in lieu of all the events and damage caused by Hurricane Sandy. I am sure it had an impact for many of us in one way or another.

Reviews: Last Friday - The almost annual 4th Halloween Costume Party at Davy's Last Chance Saloon. It was another in the series of great parties for 2012. There were some fabulous costumes as well as some great musicians who came up and partied with the band. Thanks to all of you all who helped rocked the place.

Check out Shortchangeband.com website for some updated photos from this event. DD has been busy again updating the website.

Upcoming Shows: This Friday night at 9pm - come down and check us out at the Infamous Martini Room in Kirkwood as we debut yet another venue in the Triple cities. We'd love to see you all once again.

Saturday - we are way up in the North Country to debut in yet another new venue - The Easy Street Tavern located in downtown Cortland. Stop in and say hi. This is an ABATE event that is open to the public that evening and sponsored by the Chenango Cortland Chapter. The show begins 5pm, so bring your scoot along and take a ride and finish up the season right.

Don't forget this Saturday we begin daylight savings time, so turn your clocks back one hour before you go to bed.

Have a great week and don't forget if you see my charming other half out an about this week, make sure you wish Andrea a happy birthday.

Peace out,

Mikee^Dee

Welcome back everyone. I had to fight the pirates to get my email and address book back.  I think for now I won.  This week most people will be celebrating with annual Halloween parties and we are no exception, but first we’ll review last week’s shows:

Friday Night at Birtchy's  was  a smokin' show with a great crowd and a great turn out.  I’d like to give special thanks to our musical guest Wally Jo Webster from the band “Ring of Fire” for coming up and jamming with us.  Also congratulations to my EMS/Fire buddy Joe and his sweetheart Emily for their engagement news. (what a sweet couple! Best wishes to you both)

Saturday night The band showed up and we played another smokin' show but hardly anyone got to hear the show.  It’s a shame, because we came locked and loaded too.  I’d like to give special thanks to Dominic who help us close the show that night, and thanks to our friends who showed up too.  We had a   smokin' finish!

And on to Sunday I was at the “Meet and Greet with Frank Revoir for Judge in Chenango County” at the River Club in Afton.  It was a perfect ending to an otherwise fabulous music weekend.  We also added about a dozen new tunes to the set list as well.

I also spoke in length yesterday with friends about the music production business and the use of processors and click tracks when playing out live.  In my opinion, every tool has its place in music, but after being on a drum kit now for just about thirty five years, I think I can hold my own with the best of them when it comes to holding time.  I didn't learn that from using a metronome or any track machine.  It comes from practice and getting the feel of the music.  Look, feel, and listen.  That's the ticket!

Music is an expression of spontaneous creation and not like putting the mussel on a dog. (so to speak) So what if the song is a tad faster in tempo at the end then from the start.

Well hell, if you can go into a studio now and sing like shit, the computer can correct it so it sounds perfect to your ear, even if your timing is off, the computer corrects that too.  The list goes on and on… “Live” should say it all.  It doesn't lie either or make you sound like something you are not.  Production is a beautiful tool as well and one guy can do it all in the studio if he wants too.

My philosophy is we are here to “make music" - we don't “play music" and that's our difference.

Great for some, but not for all.  Like Tabs for music - the digital age is changing everything but us analog Gods.  (enough said) I'm the guy who doesn't like wearing a lid while I'm riding Scoot either.  (so that about sums it all up now doesn't it?)

Finally, we have one show this week - Davy's Last Chance Saloon - 4th annual Halloween Costume party with none other than the Short Change Band hosting this year once again.  (Yeah baby)

There will be a costume contests, fun and prizes, so c'mon down Friday night at 9pm.

We’ll see ya there!

Peace out ,

Mikee^ Dee

Early October, 2012:

Greetings everyone.  My goodness, it’s mere weeks before we move into another year (where does the time go?)

We have a couple things to report on this week. We continue to play some pretty awesome shows over the past few weeks. We have begun to add some additional tunes to the set lists. Mostly classics and even a few new chart tunes as well.

We tried a few of them out last weekend at both the Hitchin' Post and Seebers with great success.

We like to give most new music a try for a week or two and see if it's well received (or not) so it's really up to you guys if we add it to the set list for keeps.

We like some of that new tunes from Eric Church and even the Old Crow Medicine Show tunes.  Like I mentioned earlier, they went over quite well first time out. We also added a killer Neil Young tune.

We've had a ton of people coming up and asking us for both Neil Young and Tom Petty tunes.  We got it covered now.

We're off this weekend but we're back hitting it hard again next week with shows at Birtchy’s on Friday, October 19^th and at the Central Hotel & Tavern on October 20^th.

Be well, Be Safe, Be good, see you all soon.

Peace and love,

Mikee Dee^^

Short Change Band - End of September, 2012

Greetings to everyone.  After taking a couple of weeks off for mid terms, the boys are back and on the road again for this weekend.

Friday night we return once again to downtown Chenango Forks and the infamous Davy's Last Chance Saloon and the show time 9pm.

After taking the summer off from the clubs it will be nice to be back and see some of our old friends once again.  C'mon down, we'd love to see you!

Saturday evening also marks the return to Babcock’s located on Rt.7 in Wells Bridge NY.  The show time is 9pm. (Featuring guest and former Short Change Band member Cliff Clune for this very special performance)

Have a great week and enjoy the cooler weather.

Peace and love,

Mikee^Dee

Short Change Band - End of Summer, 2012

Greetings everyone.  We’re counting down the days until the end of summer when everyone heads back to school. It's actually the saddest time of the whole year next to when it starts snowing (and that can happen every other day in our typical winter, so be careful what you wish for)  This has been the year of variables where anything can happen, just wait and see.  (remember where you heard it first)

What a crazy week it was for music.  It was nice to have Friday night off as we spent it with friends that are leaving the area soon.  It’s sad, but time moves on and I wish them all the luck in the world onto the next phase of their life.  Living in the south for the winter wouldn't be a hard thing to have to deal with (trust me) I'd love for the same opportunity myself.

On to Saturday, it was show number one: The Annual Afton Sportsmen's Club Ticket party.  Once again the boys worked their butts off to provide a great atmosphere complete with great food, drinks, and music. (A better party does not exist)  If you ever get a chance to check out this event please do it - it's the best!

And the band, well we started about 1:00 pm that afternoon and played the entire day until we finally packed up and the last song was played about 10:00 pm that night.  We used to get nervous when we were a band of six members back in the day and we had to play an all day show.  Now we're only three members with just two vocalists and we can bang out a ten hour show and not repeat a single song. (Wow, how we have grown as a band)  Thanks to Mark R. for coming up and jamming with the boys that night.  "Simple Man" would have made Ronnie proud.  It was that good!

So we rush home and get a little sleep and then on to show #2, Mark and Sandy's wedding.  That was another terrific party put on by a couple of terrific people themselves.  A big congratulation goes out from “the band' and best of wishes to both of you.  So along with this great party also came some overtime – six hours later we were packing up the trucks and heading home.

Now I don't think there are too many three piece bands in our area that can bang out 16-hours of music in two days -much less not repeat but maybe a dozen songs the entire weekend from one show to another.  We like what we do and I think we do it well.  Thank you my brothers for “getting’ it done” this weekend.

Now for next weekend we have one show - The annual Labor Day Party Show at the Central Hotel & Tavern on Sunday.  If the weather cooperates, we should be outdoors under the pavilion.  But not knowing what Isaac is going to do by then it could be anybody’s guess.  The Show Time is 4:00 pm.  Bring your lawn chairs just in case we do indeed play outdoors as planned.

So that wraps up another week.  Enjoy the last week of summer and ring it out in style.  Come see us this Sunday, we'd love to see you all as we are about to take the next couple weeks off to prepare for midterms.

Be safe and be well.  Peace and love,

Mikee Dee^^

Short Change Band - August, 2012

Greetings to you all! Once again we continue on with the Summer Tour series.


Last week’s shows were fun and well attended. Thanks D.J. for having us once again at the Infamous Can's and Clam's Bike Night at the Hitchin’ Post. It looks like the final summer Thursday in September may be an indoors show, but we’ll see how the evening’s weather goes by then.

We even elected to play indoors at the Central Hotel last Saturday as well. It was the best crowd we've seen up there since early spring too!

The days have already begun to shed less light and by 8pm it's getting dark. It’s a shame, I love the nights where the sun stays with us till after 9pm.

Thanks to all of our friends who came out this last week and some we haven't seen in quite some time, as well as the regulars - you guys rock!

Oh and I almost forgot to mention last Sunday’s “Skull Crushers” golf outing. We had Gentleman Jack and he smoothed over the rough spots that day for us (and there were plenty of them) My gosh, we sucked! (What a hack fest) Did I tell you how much I hate that sport! (LOL)

On to this week’s shows: `

Saturday- Afton Sportsman's Club Annual Ticket Party – There may still be a ticket or two left at the gate. The show begins at 1pm and will run well into the early evening. (You don't want to miss this party - trust me)

Sunday- We have a private party and outdoor Pig Roast – aka: Jamie/Sandy Production

So that wraps up this week. If you have any summer projects to complete, time is running out and you better put it in high gear and get ‘r done.

Peace, and love,

Mikee^Dee

Short Change Band - Late Summer - August, 2012

Greetings Everyone. We had another fantastic weekend of making music and it looks like we are ready for another great weekend as well.


Last Friday night we sat down for an acoustic night with Pawn Shop in celebration of Jeff's 40th Birthday. What a great time and some nice jams came out of that combination.

Saturday we played two shows! We fired up the tour bus at noon and finished the second show around 10pm that night. (Yeah that's what I'm talking about!) Back in the day we would book a show for an eight hour day and be nervous, but not anymore. (it's how we roll now)

Remember you can't get this kind of dedication to music with everyone you play with, but the Short Change Band is not like any other band either. You can call it a business, a love, a family, but it's what we do week after week and frankly, I wouldn't want to do it with anyone else either. The Short Change Family...Disciples...

So, with that being said, Geno, we hope you enjoyed your party last Saturday because we sure did, and Butch and Cindy Ahner, you put on another fantastic Annual Pig Roast complete with those neat fireworks! (It doesn't get much better)

This week we have two shows and they’re both public shows as we head back out on the road once more: Thursday night it’s “Cans and Clams” Bike Night at the Hitchin' Post on Rt. 7 – the show begins 6:30pm out on the deck. Saturday we're back to the egg, where it all began so many years ago at The Infamous “Central Hotel” – The show starts around 6pm. Cruise on down and take a step back in time to party in the land that time forgot.

Hope to see you all soon!

Peace and love,

Mikee^Dee

Short Change Band - Mid August, 2012

Well hello again everyone.  I just can't believe we are headed into mid August already.  The year has screamed by and this weekend will  mark our 40^th and 41st shows of the year.

We’re not as busy as we once were but we’re still staying absorbed none the less.  It's what we do and these days we try and "smell the roses" a bit more than we did in years past.

With a summer of great weather like this one, how could you not want to sample it a bit more when you can?

Anyway, last week’s show at the Hallstead American Legion went over quite well.  The show was supposed to be a "private occasion" but it turned out to be a public show at the last minute.  And despite no advertisement we had a decent crowd for the entire show!

This week we have two shows, both private and both on Saturday.  All within' minutes of one another. So we will be busy once again this weekend.

Enjoy the days as they scream past you, before you know it, school will be back in session.

“Summertime Blues”

Peace and Love as always,

Mikee' Dee

Short Change Band - End of July, 2012

Greetings again to everyone. By the time you read this week’s blog, it may be August. My goodness where has 2012 gone? It’s amazing how the clock just keeps ticking away week by week.


We had a couple of good shows that have come and gone last weekend. Our early show on Saturday was the 6th Annual Blueberry Festival in Coventry NY. If you missed this one, you missed a great event put on by the Coventry Fire Department and friends. There were craft vendors, food vendors, a terrific strong man competition, mud bogs, and some live Short Change music. All you needed was a lawn chair and you were there. We even got to jam out with Frank Revoir who is running in this year’s fall election for Chenango County Judge. What a nice guy, and he plays really well and sings pretty good too. Welcome aboard Frank to the SCB musical guest post located on the Short Change Band website.

So just when we thought we had a great day of music, we headed out to the second venue of the day - Harry and Melissa Pig Roast. We met some great people and had some more great food and drink which made for another great party. After it was all said and done, our day ended up ten hours later that evening. (Now that's a full day of music!)

We have played continual events before or gigs for up to seven or eight hours making a full day, but I can't remember a day where we played, packed up and played from noon to about midnight in more than one location. (And we did chase some rain drops too) Harry, thanks for inviting Jack along for fun.

Then seven hours later we headed out to our next venue - 18 holes of golf with the Short Change Band (and not to forget our mascot Jack- who followed us around again) We actually placed in the top ten, scoring an incredible 4 under par for our little captain and crew.

When it was all done, we decided to call ourselves "The Skull Crushers" hackers at best, and we felt pretty good with Sunday’s results. “The Skull Crushers” move onto Delaware County in late August for yet another tournament. (We can't wait!)

This week we have one show (it’s a private show) in Hallstead, PA for an installation dinner. So we will see of you out at our next public show sometime soon. (check our website for locations near you) www.shortchangeband.com

Well be good, I gotta run. Peace and love,

Mikee Dee^^

Short Change Band - Middle of July, 2012

Hello everyone. Once again another action packed weekend of shows took place. As we continue the “Outside Shows Circuit” we just barely beat the rain storms once again. (This week we may not be as lucky) Last Thursday evening at the Hitchin’ Post went over quite well. What started out as a beautiful day of weather evaporated into clouds and toward the end of the evening it started to drizzle a bit. It’s too bad because we had a smokin' third set too! Summertime is a funny time when it comes to the weather cooperating.


Saturday was the Annual Booze Fighters 61 pig roast/party. All I can say is this was one of the best Biker Events I have attended in a long time. The food was great including the best damn pig I've had in a while as well. Those guys treated the band like royalty. Thanks Booze Fighters - you guys are the best.

The show ran on to over 6 1/2 hours of Rock and Roll, Blues, Outlaw Country and Oldies.

We added that little special touch of Susie and Jake from the infamous Blue J's and that's all we needed to kick this show into overdrive. We had double guitar leads and three part harmonies. (it doesn't get any better than that)

And when those fellow bikers comment how well we could compete down on Long Island with their local bands, well that just makes you feel good all over.

I've always measured a good show by how many business cards you give out after each set. This one was no exception. Special thanks to the Vroman’s for putting the "T" in Texas last weekend.

This week we have two shows (One public and one private) both on Saturday 7/28/12:

Get down to the annual Blue Berry fest at the Coventry Fire house on Saturday as our first show starts at 1pm and only until 3pm.

The second show is the 3rd Annual Harry and Melisa Stock. (Oh boy, I can't wait for Saturday)

Rock on Rock out and be well. Peace and love,

Mikey^^Dee

Short Change Band - Mid July, 2012

Greetings everyone, We are fresh back from a week off.  Here are the show listings for this week.  (Stay cool)

Thursday 7/19 - We're at the Hitchin' Post for Bike Night (6:30pm -9:30pm) -
Special: "Cans and Clams"  Outside on the deck and under the stars

Saturday 7/21- Annual Booze Fighters MC Summer Pig Roast - Rt. 80 Sherburne - Call 674-4916 for details

That's the short and sweet version of the blog.  Have a great week and get out an ride those scoots.  This is the year to ride!

Peace,

Mikee^Dee

Short Change Band - Beginning of July, 2012

Well, we can put another fun weekend into the record books as we once again come off with yet another fine week of performances with the Short Change Band.

Friday Night we were at the Colesville Super Celebration live at the Gazebo outside and under the stars. It felt more like a live concert then just a show. Thanks to all that came out to help support us.  We’d like to thank the Harpursville Fire Department for the free hot dogs and the very impressive bon-fire.

Saturday Night we played at Crumfest.  After some early afternoon rain showers the sky cleared and the humidity calmed down.  We then proceeded to have one of the most enjoyable evening shows we have put on in quite some time.

We’d like to send special thanks to all the folks that came out and helped make this party (the party that it was)  The food, the people, and the fireworks, and all the musicians that came up to the "brand new" personal stage of Crumfest.  (priceless!)  Thanks to you all.

Foster you and your crew know how to put on one heck of a good party.  (salute) and special thanks to our hero Kenny for adding that personal “touch” to the show - you're the best.

This week is our mid summer break and we will be off the entire weekend for some much needed down-time.  (whooo-hooo)

Have a great week and take in a piece of this beautiful summer, so get outside and enjoy the hot, dry and sunny weather and get on your bike and ride.

Peace and love,

Mikee Dee^

Short Change Band - Heading into the 4th of July, 2012

Greetings everyone.  The Short change band had an amazing week last weekend.  We played two outside shows (both were extended shows – five hours each) and didn’t have a drop of rain at either one.  (Amen!)  That's a record for us. Generally all we have to do is pull the trucks up to a location and we can make it rain, but not this year so far!

And because we had such great luck last weekend with perfect weather, we're shooting for another good weekend with two more outside shows.

This week they are in alphabetical order as well:

Friday Evening we’re at the almost annual Colesville Super Celebration located on Maple Street adjacent to the American Legion Hall.  We’ll be outside - live at the Gazebo.  The show begins at 7:00pm with a bonfire at dusk.  The Harpursville Fire Department will be serving free Hot Dogs at the event too.  So, make sure you bring your lawn chair or a blanket to spread out on (under the stars)

Saturday afternoon we will be heading up to the First Annual "Crumfest" complete in our own custom made staging area. (see the photo)  If you come please bring a lawn chair to sit on and a dish to pass.  (The Short Change Band is in the house!)

Have a great and most importantly, safe 4th of July week and weekend!  We'll catch you next week and fill you all in as to what you missed out on this week.

Peace and Love,

Mikee^^Dee

Short Change Band - Bike Night in June, 2012 at the Hitchin Post

Greetings to you all, it looks like I'm just about ready to turn the event calendar over for the second half of 2012- Where is the time going? It feels like its "evaporating' or something in the summer heat. Anyway On to last week’s review:

Last Thursday night at the Hitchin' Post Bike Night, amazingly enough we completed yet another rain- free show out under the stars. It was a great night with a great crowd. Thanks to you all for coming out and helping to support "local musical acts" such as the “Short Change Band”.

This week - once again there’s one private show and one public show.

Saturday evening once again we will be at The Infamous Central Hotel and Tavern in Nineveh.  The show time is 6pm and hopefully the good weather will allow us to embark on an outdoor pavilion show, so pack a lawn chair just in case.

Be well, be happy, be good, have a great week and we will catch you all down the line.

Peace,

Mikee^ Dee

Short Change Band - Mid June, 2012

What a fantastic weekend for playing music outside.  The weather was perfect and the crowd was good. We’d like to thank Bill and Candy for asking us to play up to Taylor's graduation party. It was good to see some faces we haven't seen in quite some time.  We had a blast!

On to this week, we have one show on the board for this week.

THURSDAY NIGHT 6/21- BIKE NITE & CANS AND CLAMS SPECIAL (FIRST DAY OF SUMMER TOUR)

LIVE AT THE HITCHIN' POST - HIGH ATOP BELDEN HILL

OUTSIDE ON THE DECK- THE SHOW STARTS 6:30PM

Stop by and say “hello” and get out on your bike and ride!

This is a short and sweet blog.  Be well, be good, and be safe and have a great week.  I’ll talk to you again after the fest.

Peace,

Mikee^Dee

Greetings to you all once again.  We had a simple weekend so this week’s addition will be just that - “simple”

I’m hoping your weekend went well and everything is good in all of your worlds.  On to the shows:

Friday evening's show down in Hallstead, PA started out nice with a good crowd and by 11pm we played basically to a crowd of a chosen few.

Saturday we were up to Annie's Bar & Grill and it was much better crowd as we actually played for and enthusiastic bunch of folks that acted as the tool that got the band rollin’.  Musically, (by the last set) we were rolling nines on a scale from 1 to 10 in music quality.

D.D. had his new 5 string bass out that evening and it seemed to kick the show up a notch or two for sure. Check out our celebration picture.  (Great show!)

We're still doing our latest album promo deal through the month of June "Buy one at $10 and get the second for free” - You can't beat it!  (The power of music)

Saturday we will be playing a private graduation party and next Thursday we revisit “BIKE NIGHT” at the Hitchin' Post on June 21st at 6:30pm.

Now you know what we know, so c'mon out when you can and pick up our latest copy of our CD “Just About to Lose My Mind"

Be well, be good, and stay in touch, and like Willie Nelson was singing last week on the annual CMT awards – “Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die"  (I think he's talking about a Harley burning tires here - don't you?)  We love Willie!

Peace,

Mikee^Dee

Short Change Band - Beginning of June, 2012

Well hello to all and welcome to the month of June.  My goodness where is the year going?  Before you know it the year will be half over.  I think the older we get the faster they go by (Don’t they)
I just returned back from a quick tour on the motorcycle today.  A group of us went to the 13th annual “Thunder in Forge" motorcycle event in Old Forge, NY.  It was a continuation in the Support of our Wounded Warriors. [Military families]

This event has been running for the last thirteen years and Coors Beer is a national sponsor.  The Wounded Warriors were the focus of this year’s event, so we picked a great year to attend, especially for such a worthwhile cause.

The weather was rainy and cold for the most part and I think that had a lot to do with the light attendance numbers. But that did not stop us from having a great time.  Check out myself with Dr. Mike in the picture above.  What a character he was!  We actually partied both Friday and Saturday together.  You meet so many cool veterans at these events.  I love it!  (They’re good people)  This was a picture of us hanging out at the local Veterans Legion in the town of Webb on Saturday.

On Sunday we headed over to Warrensburg/Lake George for the start of “Americade”.  One can only take so much “wetness” and by Monday morning we were ready to make the journey home in the rain once again.  Not to mention I had some equipment malfunctions with Elmo so the both of limped home so to speak. But we made it back all safe and sound.

I'm (so) done with the wet-ass riding thing for a while (I can tell you that much) It was nice to get in that dry truck.  It felt good yesterday for the first time in four days.

This week’s schedule for the band is as follows:

Friday Night we venture back over the state lines to The Hallstead American Legion The show time is 8pm.  And as always no cover and take advantage of the great legion drink prices too.


Saturday we’re at Annie's Place on Old Rt. 17 in Windsor/Damascus for an early show and Golf Tournament Party.  The show time is 2pm.  All our fans are welcome to stop in.

Have a great week and we hope to see you all out and about this weekend.

Peace,

Mikee^^Dee

Greetings to you all,

What a fast weekend it was and as I look back on it.  I can actually say to you all that four great events can be taken away from it.

First, what a great show we got to witness Friday night at Tioga downs.  The Outlaws were fantastic.

Second, we watched the wounded warriors softball game Saturday evening as they played against the Binghamton Police agencies.  The wounded warriors won 23-14!  What a dedicated group of service men doing what they still love to do, the only difference was this time as a personal challenge.
After the escort to Cooperstown on Sunday to play at the baseball Hall of Fame, they actually returned back to Binghamton to attend our Memorial Day parade in Downtown Binghamton.  What a great group of guys. We owe much to our veterans (we really do!)

Third, we played an outside show on Sunday and a remarkably young lad came up to the band after we played a song and stated "wasn't that song from the Going Aluminum CD" ?
Let tell you this, I'm glad someone listens to our albums and this is living proof.  (Sweet!)

Finally, Monday was the check hand-off day in Afton as the team gathered once again to give our $2300 earned from our 4th annual Jamboree proceeds to the Afton Food Pantry.

What made this so special was the fact that we were informed the Afton Food Pantry will receive matching funds for this event.  So, $4600 is a beautiful thing.  The Afton Food Panty supplied a remarkable 20,050 meals for 2011.  We’re glad we could help to continue this much needed service.

We're off this weekend (no shows) and I will be headed out on two wheels this weekend in search  of America.  So have a great week and we hope to see you all soon down the road.

Peace,

Mikee Dee ^^

Short Change Band - Memorial Weekend, 2012

Greetings everyone.  There’s not much going on in the world of Short Changeville to report on from last week so I will keep this week’s blog short and sweet.

We have a holiday weekend coming up as we kick off the summer season and this week’s schedule goes like this:

Thursday Night - We will return for the First “Bike Night Party” of the year at the Infamous Hitchin' Post on Rt. 7 - Belden Hill.  C'mon down for some Clams and Cans and check out the band, we’ll be outside on the deck.  Let’s hope for sunshine!  The show starts at 6:30pm.

Friday Night is “band night out” as we all head over to Tioga Downs to check out the Outlaws and Foghat concert under the lights.  We can't wait for that.

Also, the rest of the weekend we are playing private shows and parties throughout the area and one thing you may want to note is: **The Show at the Central Hotel for this Sunday has been cancelled**

So don't go down there Sunday wondering where the band is for their annual party (we will not be there)

We return to the Central Hotel on June 30th to celebrate a pre-4th of July weekend event instead.

Have a safe and great holiday weekend and remember to help show some support for our troops and active members in the military this weekend by hanging your flag, taking in a parade or two, or maybe attend the "Fallen Warriors" baseball game this Saturday at NYSEG stadium.  This event is sure to be an exciting one too.  (We hope to see you there)

Peace out,

Mikee^Dee

Short Change Band - After Mother's Day, May 2012

Greetings all, I hope last week was good for each and every one of you.  I’d like to wish a special thanks to all the Mother's out there and you know who you are.  Sunday was a beautiful day for a celebration and I hope you all made the best of it.

There is one last note from the Jamboree Committee. The final numbers are in and after it was all said and done we were able to raise just over $2,300.00 for the Afton Food Bank.  Every year we earn a little bit more money.  To date we have raised over $7,000.00 in the past four years.  This event started out to just to help feed people - what a novel concept.  Thanks again to all of you for your support.

We hope to have an official hand-off sometime in the very near future.  We will keep you informed as it happens.
Last week's show at Davy's was good.  We had a funny crowd though, where the crowd comes in, has a drink or two, and leave.  Then,  an hour later the place fills up and the same thing happens all over again.  This goes on until the last set.  (Strange but true)

Thanks to all of our friends that did stop by to say hello.   We truly appreciate the support.

This Friday we have a single show weekend planned at The Hitchin' Post, On Rt 7 (Belden Hill)
The show begins 8:00pm.  There’s never a cover for the Short Change Band, so stop down for a bite to eat, say Hello to D.J. and check out the band.  What a plan.  (TGIF Baby)

Be well and don't forget to pencil us in on the refrigerator calendar for Friday night while it's fresh in your mind.
As we close here, God Bless the "Duck" Dunn who gave us "Green Onions" with Booker T and the M.G.s back in the sixties.  He passed away over the weekend at the age of 70.  

And Special thanks to the Pawn Shop band for letting me sit in and play a bit of percussion with the crew.  What a blast!  (Rock on)

-Mikee^Dee

Short Change Band - Middle of May, 2012

Greetings to you all as we move one week closer toward summer.  This Sunday is Mothers Day.  So, don't forget to do all of those duties you need to tend too and help make mom feel appreciated on their special day.

On to reviews:  The Community Lounge Show in Sidney, NY went well after some first set P.A. issues.  We were back on our mark during the second set.  We must have been doing a good job as a fellow patron who was digging on the tunes, bought the band for an additional half hour.  I love the music business.  Just when you think you got it all figured out, it throws you another curve.  (But it's all good)

On to this weekend:
Friday Night at 9pm, we will be in Downtown Chenango Forks at Davy's Last Chance Saloon.  (Our other second home)  Drop by and say hello, we would love to see you all!
Saturday we will be playing a private party up north with none other than the Infamous Herb Winters sitting in on Bass as DD will be away on assignment.

And once again have a great week and enjoy the weekend.  Ride hard, be safe.

See you all soon,

Mikee Dee^

Short Change Band - Beginning of May, 2012

Greetings people, the long awaited Jamboree has come and gone another year. After four months of securing music, vendors, supporters, and staff - it's over.  What an incredible day of events and entertainment!  Through it all we were able to exceed last years donations by over $100 from 2011.  And again any donation to the Food Bank is a good donation, but with a cash donation of over $2000.00, that makes a difference for the Afton Food Pantry
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And, before I'll say it again - we could not have done it without all the people connected to it helping and doing their part.  It's so nice to be able to raise money through music - a concept the Short Change Band has been taking part in for over 25 years now in one form or another. We truly enjoy what we do. We'd also like to give  a very special thank you to our co-sponsors this year the Booze Fighters Motorcycle Club 61.  What a great group of folks.  It was just a fantastic effort by all.  We'd like to thank Bobby and Chopper and the staff at the Central Hotel once again and for hosting the event

In closing, you know who you are and what you did - thanks!  This donation will help feed many people this year in our community.

Moving on-----
We have one show this week- FRIDAY NIGHT - 9PM AT THE COMMMUNITY LOUNGE- LOCATED AT 80  MAIN STREET IN DOWNTOWN SIDNEY, NY.

It's a new venue for the boys, so why don't you all come out and check out our brand of Southern/Classic rock and Outlaw Country on for size..

We'll see you there.  Peace,

Mikee^Dee

Short Change Band - Back from Myrtle Beach, April, 2012

Greetings everyone, we have returned. Yep, the Short Change Band with family and friends headed down to Myrtle Beach for a bit of R & R last week for Easter. This year, the trip down was grueling. The traffic was awful. You could have chained all the cars and trucks together and we all would have gotten there about the same time as one big pack. The parking lot at the hotel was just jam filled with vehicles from New York. There were so many in fact, that I think half the hotel itself was occupied by the city of Ithaca alone.If you felt the state of New York shift a bit last Friday, that was probably because of the mass exit from the schools spring breakers.
When you finally get to the south land many people do not realize the 75 mile trip that still awaits you just to get from I-95 to the beach areas. Along the way you can see how well the change is working down there too as about 50% of the new strip malls and local businesses are just gone. Much has changed in commerce over the last two years in the south none of it good from what we seen.

We were able to play a bit of live music every day while we were down there though. Many of the resorts just started to open up the week of Easter and not much goes on before that. Fridays Show at Mcadoo's was a lot of fun. It was an acoustic and unplugged show right on the beach. It doesn't get much better. Keep in mind we did send out a ton of press kits dating back from right after Christmas and many of them came back undelivered. Well gee, I read in Friday’s paper that Myrtle Beach is still trying to decide which days the vendors permits will be good for when Bike Week comes to town in three and half weeks.

300,000 bikers come to town for their Spring Bike Week and they still haven't even figured out which day the vendors can open and when they are to leave. So I really didn't feel too bad at lost opportunities at that point.

Anyway, we must not have sucked too bad as the one place we did play a show asked us back next year for a full electric show and we have some other prospects in South Myrtle beach as well. It's all good. We'll be back.

On to the shows of the week: FRIDAY NIGHT- we’re back to Davy's located in downtown Chenango Forks - Show Time 9pm SATURDAY EVENING - LIVE AT THE CENTRAL HOTEL- showtime 6:30 ish as we have now moved into Daylight Savings Time

We hope to see you all out and about this weekend. Be well, be safe, and be good!

Peace,

Mikee^ Dee

PS TWO MORE WEEKS TILL THE JAMBOREE COMES TO TOWN. April 28th- high noon

Short Change Band - Beginning of April 2012

Greetings Everyone. The week before Easter is always a busy one, so I will not take up a lot of your time this week.

Here’s the shows from last week: Davy's Last Chance Saloon started slow then progressed to a powerful ending. It never fails, I see this in a lot of venues we play these days. The crowd treat you like a glorified Jukebox for the better part of four hours of a show, then as soon as you announce "We had a great time tonight and we have time for a couple more, the place lights up like a St Patty's Day parade or something. (It’s weird) But anyway it was a good show, and special thanks to Joey for stopping by and sitting in. He smoked that Les Paul for a couple tunes.

Saturday Evening we were back up to Babcock's in downtown Wells Bridge. Again, it was a good show with good people in a giant size environment. Thanks to Chucky (our sound man) for making a three piece band sound huge. And once again thanks to the fans who make what we do so rewarding.

This week we are off for the Easter Break. Please check out the website for our next upcoming show schedule.And Finally, THE JAMBOREE is getting closer. It's a few weeks away now and if you haven't put this date on your calendar, Please DO IT NOW - April 28th Beginning at NOON. It’s sure to be a great event. For the mere entrance fee of $12, you get admission to the Jamboree including a dinner, music from four great bands. This will also get you into the Poker Run if you wish to enter prior to the start of the Jamboree. The Poker Run starts at Davy's in Chenango Forks at 10am. Here's the cool part - You can enter any vehicle of your choice in the "Run what you brung" Best Poker hand pays a $100. So how can you beat this day for events and you help our local Food Pantry to boot?

More news to follow, If you have any questions, email the Short Change Website and we'll be sure to get back to you. Or call the Central Hotel at 607-693-2282. Be well everyone and have a happy and safe Easter Holiday, and if you see my son Johnny this weekend, wish him a Happy Birthday too!

Peace,

Mikee^^Dee

The Short Change Band - End of March, 2012

Greetings to you all. What a stress filled time of year it has been for many of us over the past few weeks and when the shows begin on any given night anymore, the band releases it’s energy for sure!

Friday Night we were in Hallstead P.A.- Great show - good crowd and the place stayed full the entire evening. It's always a plus to see people fill your dance floor - just dancin away. It definitely motivates the band when the crowds are active not to mention it makes the night fly by as well. Thank you Hallstead people.

Saturday night was the “CABIN FEVER PARTY” for our local ABATE motorcycle organization. Once again we played to a packed house for the better part of four hours. We rocked the joint. So much, I couldn't speak the next day. With two hard core Rock & Roll shows back to back, they are tough on any singer’s vocal chords. But that’s what we live for - hell raisin’ and group participation. And dancers, lots of dancers – yeah! And Special thanks to PM2 and Pakrat for coming up and adding some additional flavor to the evening. Both of you were awesome - thank you!

On to this weekend:FRIDAY we’re back up to DAVY’S for our monthly show. The Band hits the stage at 9pm

SATURDAY- We’re at BABCOCK'S on Rt. 7 in Wells Bridge. The show begins 9pm.

We hope to see you all this weekend at either, or both shows.

Have a great week and keep the faith. Peace out,

Mikee Dee^^

Short Change Band - End of March, 2012

Well Hello everyone, it’s just another week here in paradise. We have 70 degrees and sunshine, and it’s only the third week in March.

Here’s a quick review of the past weekend: Friday Nights Show at the The Hitchin' Post went well and we had a pretty good crowd for the entire evening. They even asked us to play a few extra songs at the end of the evening.

Saturday’s St. Patty's day seemed uneventful as most of the people (I think) celebrated on Parade day a few weeks earlier. We stayed home for amateur night after a little dinner out with family and friends- corned beef and cabbage.

Sunday (the entire day of 75 degrees and sunny) was spent in Fire School. Every time the Harleys rode past the Fire House it made me want to cry being stuck in there.

I've haven't seen a year quite as nice weather wise so early since the early 90's for sure. Usually we are fighting a snow storm or bad weather coming home from Daytona. (I probably still should have gone anyhow)

This week we have two shows:

Friday Night 3/23 we are at the Hallstead Legion in none other than our regional neighborhood just the to south in P.A. The show starts 8pm.

Saturday Night it’s the ABATE Cabin Fever Party Live at Davy's Last Chance Saloon. This is an open event and the public is welcome, so come on down to main street in downtown Chenango Forks. The show starts 8pm.

Two early Shows, two great nights. One north and one south, so we hope to see you all over the weekend to say hi. We even spread the show locations out for you!

Have a great week and get out enjoy our non typical spring weather.

Peace,

Mikee^Dee

Short Change Band - Mid March, 2012

Well I think it's safe to assume at this point that spring has sprung for 2012. I won't pull the scoot out ‘til the third soaking rain passes, but that's another story for another day.
We had a crazy weekend (last weekend) with one show to report on: Seebers in Smithville Flats.
Once again we had a great time and a great show to a group of highly enthusiastic followers. I think the crowd enjoyed our brand of Classic Outlaw Country Rock as they burned up the dance floor song after song.

If I had to pick one downfall, it would be the loss of one hour of your life as daylight savings time made its annual spring appearance..
I never quite figured out what it is about daylight savings time, hell if I can get use to paying $4 for a gallon of gas, I can adapt to any sunrise and sunset pattern. (really) The things we deal with here in the north are quite amazing.

SHOWS:
This week we are back at the infamous HITCHIN' POST RESTAURANT – on Rt. 7 - Belden Hill on Friday night 8pm. C'mon down and let’s kick off a little dust off your bottom. We hope to see you all.

In closing, we are putting the finishing touches on our latest CD "Just about to lose my mind". We have twelve brand new cuts of original tunes, All written/co written by the man himself - KW Winters with musical arrangements by Darrell and myself, and studio magic captured by none other than the man of sound: Dean - from Goble Studios in Candor NY.

This nice piece of music that took the Short Change Band the better part of eighteen months to complete.

Amen! Pick up a copy and see for yourself.

And finally, coming up in about six weeks, it’s Our 4th Annual "Feed the People/Share the Music- Chow Run". Put APRIL 28TH beginning at noon on your calendar. There will be 4 acts, 4 sets, and a Jam. Dinner and a show for $12 a person, plus Door Prizes and Raffles. All of this will happen Live at THE CENTRAL HOTEL, Nineveh NY. All proceeds will be donated to THE AFTON FOOD PANTRY.

To date, our Jamborees have raised close to $5,000 in donations to the Pantry, and we couldn't have done this without your support. Thank you all! More news as we get closer.

Be well, Be happy, I'm gone.

Peace,

Mikee^Dee

Short Change Band - Beginning of March, 2012

Greetings once again. Here’s a quick ditty here to bring you up to date with the happenings of the Short Change Band.

We had a fantastic last weekend and I'd like to share a couple thoughts with about it with you all.

Saturday afternoon we started the evening event with a sweet tailgate (kick off) party up to the ranch.

It began with a Barbeque of Rib Eyes that were cooked to perfection and some shrimp basted in garlic, and a tossed salad and some whiskey. (Need I say more?)
It give a whole new meaning to the word “cookout” when the wind is blowing 40 - 50 mph, but we got it done.

We went on to the Central Hotel, with a head full of whiskey and a belly full of grub and we were ready to play some kick ass country honk. And, just as we were ready to start the soundcheck, we had a couple of friends show up from the Fabulous Blue J's band {Susie and Jake} Lordy, Lordy - did we have a party now!

For the better part of 4 1/2 hours we rocked the Central Hotel to death. The sweet double leads between K.W. and Jake were absolutely awesome. It had DD in a whirlwind with all that pickin’ going on at one time.

Also some sweet velvety vocals from none other than Sweet Susie. The night was complete. And when it was over, we all looked at each other and said (“damn that was good”) and yes it was. Thank you Blue J's!

We’re going to have to do that again sometime. Those Blue J's rock. (Yeah they do!)
There was also a bit of excitement from our "new release" CD. (look for the official coming-out party here in the next few weeks when all the art work has been completed)
People who purchased the new album last weekend will have a bit of a collector’s item in their hands as time goes on. (Shh don't tell them)

And finally, this week’s show:
This Saturday night at 9pm. Once again we head back to downtown Smithville Flats at SEEBERS TAVERN. Come out and give a listen, maybe even pick up our latest CD as well! (“Just about to lose my mind")

Hey have a great week, and we hope to see you then,

Peace,

Mikee^^Dee

Short Change Band - End of February, 2012

Greetings everyone! The winter months are moving along quickly for us. By the time most of you read this, we will be into the month of March. (The windy month)

Speaking of March, check out the picture of the short change band of the past (from the early 90's) Wow! It’s amazing how fast twenty years just skip by. (A blast form the past for you nostalgia fans) Check out the club name over the top of the band.

Last weekend we had off and once again the band pursued many different venues when we aren't making music together. I like to go out and try to listen to some other bands, and this weekend was no different.

The weather on Saturday was a bit rough but we managed to take in two venues.

The first was a benefit for a person in need of a heart transplant. The crowd was impressive as well as the band from Susquehanna PA that was playing that evening. I haven't heard a band play the Moody Blues in many years. From Windsor we then headed back up Route 79 to Chenango Forks to our favorite Biker Bar - Davy's Last Chance Saloon for the “Johnny Corky Birthday Bash”. It was fun to see all of our old riding companions out for an evening of talk, dance and partying. The music was supplied by a band by the name of the "Channel Monsters" - and get this - their drummer was none other than the triple cites own Randy McStine. He’s all grown up now! I didn't know he could play drums too! What an amazing evening. They even asked me up for one as well. What a Great party!

This week:
We are back at THE CENTRAL HOTEL AND TAVERN. SHOWTIME SATURDAY, MARCH 3rd at 6:30 PM

We even expect a special guest picker that night as well, so make sure to stop by!
Also, we may even have copies of the new CD for sale for all you folks chomping at the bit. (Call it a sort of a Pre-release fans party)

So we hope to see you all out this weekend as the month of March for the band will be one of the busiest months in a while.

Peace and Love,

Mikee Dee^^

Short Change Band - Mid-February, 2012

Greetings all, I hope your weekend went well. We are moving right along on the old calendar for this year. (Wow, it’s almost mid February – in eight weeks we will be raking leaves and starting up lawn mowers - gosh I like the sound of that. And maybe get the scoots out as well! (now you're talkin')

So anyway, the Central Hotel show rocked out. We had a good crowd even in between the mini snow storms, people keep coming in and they stayed. (Nice)
The band played well and we covered some material we hadn't played in ages, and they came off well.

The kitchen was open too. Bobby was making a killing on five chicken thighs with steak fries for $7 bucks. My goodness what a meal. People were chowing down on them alright. (Good call)
So this week we move on to the HITCHIN' POST - AT BELDEN HILL ON RT.7. THE SHOW BEGINS AT 8PM. Come on out and party with the band. We would love to see you all again.
Here’s a special note for this year’s Jamboree - put April 28th on your calendar - for our annual Run for Chow. The music lineup is almost complete, we're looking at four bands and four hours of music along with a jam at the end. There will also be a full chicken dinner - Hotel Style, and the cost is a mere $10.

We will once again be doing some major raffles along with 50/50's, tee shirts and door prizes.
THE SHOW STARTS AT NOON ON SATURDAY 4/28/12. Write the date down now before you forget.

We have even asked our original M.C. John Davies to come back and help us out once again.
Come down and help us raise some money for a much needed cause - feeding our fellow neighbors. (how novel a concept is that?)

That's my story and that's all I have. We’ll see you this Friday.

Peace and Love,

Mikee^^Dee

Short Change Band - Mid-February, 2012

Greetings Everyone. I have a couple of quick reminders here. We will be back and live at THE CENTRAL HOTEL on SATURDAY EVENING, FEB. 11TH. COME ON OUT AND PARTY UP WITH THE BAND! Our valentines day party begins around 6:00pm. Come one come all, and remember there's never a cover. They tell me even the kitchen will be open too.

And also put Saturday, April 28th on your list of things to do. It's Jamboree #4 with 4 bands/ a jam/food and door prizes- $10 at the door. 50/50's and Auctions through the day. The show starts at high noon. We'll see you there!

-Mikee^^Dee

Short Change Band - End of January, 2012

Greetings folks, I hope your weekend was as interesting as ours. We premiered a brand new showcase for the Short Change Band - at "Babcocks" in down town Wells Bridge NY.
The trip there was a bit brutal as we got hung up in one of those mini micro bursts of snow. Once we arrived we were met by our sound engineer Chuck, and from then on it was all good.

Babcock's is a huge place with probably the largest dance floor in all the Southern Tier. For a three piece band, we had quite the challenge to fill that void but with the help of Chucky and his fine sound qualities, not to mention an excellent crowd, we pulled off a great show that evening. (Nice Job Boys)

We'd also like to send out special thanks to all of our friends that stopped in and supported us (and Happy Birthdays) You guys rocked! We're glad we could make the night a special one to remember.

This week we're going to take another breather but we're back hot and heavy the following week, so check the website for the details.

UPCOMING:
Another consideration: the upcoming event is our 4th Annual Run for Chow {Share the Music and Feed the People} Jamboree. Here are some of the details as of right now:

DATE; Saturday April 28th, 2012
LOCATION; Central Hotel & Tavern/ Oak Hill Road, Nineveh Junction
TIME: Show begins 12 noon- first band up- THE BLUE J's (yeah...they're back!)
COST: $10 donation includes live music - 4 bands - and Chicken Dinner.
And once again we are looking forward to Jam matchup at 5pm.
(More details as we get them, but mark your calendars and help us help feed the less fortunate)

That's all I have this week. Have a great week and enjoy our pre-spring weather as we head over the hump and into February.

Peace out,

Mikee^Dee

Short Change Band - Mid-January, 2012

Greetings everyone, and welcome back from the holidays as we were back out on the road last weekend.

After taking some much needed time-off, the band picked up right where we left off in 2011. Some great music came out of both the Hitchin' Post show on Friday and the Central Hotel on Saturday. By the time the last set came off Saturday night, we were as close to a "10" in performance as we ever were. There’s something about that Hotel and Kevin Michael Winters - he sparks the candle for me and D.D. every time, and the rest is history. Oh and happy belated birthday to Bobby. (Here’s an evening shot of us and shots of Jack Daniels - Cool huh?

Then on to Sunday, we were back at Goble Studios one last time to finish the new album. Here's the deal, we finished up with 12 tracks, not the original 11 tracks we had planned. The first cut goes out to John and Beanie as the song K.W. wrote and played at their wedding in 2010. We finish the album with a tune written by a friend of ours (Dave) titled "Gods Angel". Now we couldn't have planned that to happen if we tried. K.W. did such a nice job writing the music to this tune and a better finish could not have been found! (trust me) We hope you like what we did Dave.

Then after all that work was finally finished, our producer offered up an album name change as well. You see this album is far from “basics” 18 months later, it is as polished as a ‘57 Chevy Nomad. So our new title now will be “Just About to lose my Mind”. When you hear the whole C.D. you will understand, and my young grasshoppers. We should have this together and ready to roll very soon. Now were on to working on the liner notes and album pictures. (there’s still much to do)

And finally, this week in music:
We’re at Babcocks this Saturday night Showtime is 9pm. Rt.7 Wells Bridge. So, come out and help support us in our first appearance at Babcocks.

Peace out,

Mikee Dee

Short Change Band - Beginning of 2012

Welcome people into 2012.. The boys are back in town after a couple of (much needed) weeks off to recharge and redevelop. We all managed to get together one weekend for "dinner and a movie" and last week many of us once again were in different parts of the country. Friday night we're back for our first show of the New Year. The weekend plans to be a busy one as well with three events planned... So here we go:

FRIDAY EVENING- 1/20 - AT 8PM - Catch us at the HITCHIN' POST located high above on Belden Hill Rt.7

SATURDAY EVENING - 1/21 - We are back to where it all began some 30 years ago- THE CENTRAL HOTEL & TAVERN- showtime - 6pm. Come out and Wish Bobby a Happy Birthday.

And you can bet after all that excitement, we'll be locked and loaded as we once again head back to Goble Studios an put the final touches onto the "Back To Basics" album. It's been eighteen months in the works and it's almost done. The running time is well over 45 minutes and probably our finest work to date. This will be our fifth CD in our catalog. (Wow, where did that 10 years go?)

And finally in closing, we have a couple events you may want to put on your calendar. The weekend of January the 28th, we're playing a new venue for the 2012 calendar. We will be at BABCOCK'S - in Wells Bridge. It's just past the Franklin exit on I-88 and located on Rt. 7. For all of our "east end" supporters. We know of two birthday's we will be celebrating that evening and we would love to have as many of our friends come out and support us. The Showtime is at 9pm. If you have never been to Babcock's, it's a very large arena style venue with a huge dance floor and stage. Come on down and check it out.

And finally we will begin working on in the upcoming weeks JAMBOREE IV- "Share the Music and Feed the People show. Our line up is filling up fast for the annual benefit with planned performances from the The Wild Ones, The Short Change Band, and even our friends The Blue J's and a host others will be back this year. So, put the Date - SATURDAY APRIL 28th on your Calendar. The Fest begins at 12 noon. And once again sound will be provided by GF Sound out of Glen Falls. (Thanks Gary) We'll have Prizes/ Raffles / and food... All for a good cause- help feed our community.

That's all I got- hope to see you this weekend- peace out,

-Mikee^Dee...

Short Change Band - New Year's 2011

Greetings everyone, here’s a quick New Year’s wish to all. We made it past another year.
Now on to a new one. As you all read this latest installment of the “band blog” let it be known we are officially on "break" here until mid January when we begin the new season with none other than a show back up to the Central Hotel and Tavern. Until then we are chillin'.
Here’s a quick note from last week's shows - Friday Night at Davy's was a great night for a party. Along with that, half of the Southern Tier ABATE chapter stopped by to say hello and wish us a Happy New Year. (nice)

We also had performances from some of our former band mates too. Thank you Ms. Susie for coming up and doing a few tunes, just like the old days. (note: almost five years to the day - Susie's last performance with the SCB took place.. My goodness how time flies)

Also thank you Chuck Mott for picking a couple tunes as well.

Saturday we were in Hallstead, PA and it was a pleasant twist for us, and what started out a bit slow tuned out to be a smoking show ending.

So for now we will be concentrating on finishing the album as well as preparing for Jamboree 2012- Feed the People IV.

And as we close out another week in the world of the South Change Band, we once again want to wish you all a safe and happy New Year, peace to you all see you all after winter break.

Mikee^^Dee