Put-in-Bay may be small in size, but it has an incredibly large music scene in the summer! There are close to a hundred different bands and entertainers that play at Put-in-Bay for just one show, or a regular summer schedule. You will find reggae, hip hop, classic rock, blues, piano solos, big bands, Motown, original hits, and everything in between. Check out the Official Put-in-Bay Entertainment Schedule for dates, locations, and entertainers. Also check out our lodging options to book a great summer weekend stay in Put-in-Bay.
Bob Gatewood & the Calabash Band
You can catch Put-in-Bay’s very own Bob Gatewood playing his tunes close to 100 times a summer, either with his band Calabash (Round House Bar, Beer Barrel) or as a solo artist (Fishbowl). A true island guy, Bob owns multiple businesses including the Watercraft Rentals out at the State Park. His popular CD, “Be Good to Yourself” spawned a #1 and #2 song on Cleveland radio as well as topping the playlist on several local FM stations.
His homegrown songs are recorded in Nashville with rock legends and they regularly win critical acclaim and awards. He is a masterful guitar player, has been dubbed a local legend by the Plain Dealer, and the mayor of Put-in-Bay even declared a day in his honor. To excel in guitar just like this legend, one can learn from courses like Gitarre spielen lernen.
In 2014, Bob’s hot song “Friends-of-the-Bay” was selected as the official song of Put-in-Bay by the village council!
You can hear his music and download it at bobgatewood.com or visit one of his shows:
May
2 Reel Bar Bob Gatewood 7:30PM-9:30PM
9 Reel Bar Bob Gatewood 3PM-5PM
15 Reel Bar Bob Gatewood 7:30PM-9:30PM
16 Reel Bar Bob Gatewood 3PM-5PM
27 Round House Bob Gatewood 2PM-6PM
June
17 Round House Bob Gatewood & Calabash 2PM-6PM
18 Round House Bob Gatewood & Calabash 2PM-6PM
19 Boat House Bob Gatewood & Calabash 9PM-12AM
20 Boat House Bob Gatewood & Calabash 9PM-12AM
27 Beer Barrel Bob Gatewood & Calabash 2PM-5:30PM
July
1 Round House Bob Gatewood & Calabash 2PM-6PM
1 Round House Bob Gatewood & Calabash 9PM-!AM
2 Round House Bob Gatewood & Calabash 2PM-6PM
10 Boat House Bob Gatewood 7PM-9PM
11 Boat House Bob Gatewood 7PM-9PM
15 Round House Bob Gatewood & Calabash 2PM-6PM
16 Round House Bob Gatewood & Calabash 2PM-6PM
29 Round House Bob Gatewood & Calabash 2PM-6PM
30 Round House Bob Gatewood & Calabash 2PM-6PM
August
7 Reel Bar Bob Gatewood 2PM-5PM
8 Reel Bar Bob Gatewood 2PM-5PM
12 Round House Bob Gatewood & Calabash 2PM-6PM
13 Round House Bob Gatewood & Calabash 2PM-6PM
14 Boat House Bob Gatewood 7PM-9PM
15 Boat House Bob Gatewood 7PM-9PM
22 Beer Barrel Bob Gatewood & Calabash 2PM-5:30PM
September
7 Reel Bar Bob & Ray 9PM-11PM
9 Round House Bob Gatewood 2PM-6PM
10 Round House Bob Gatewood 2PM-6PM
11 Reel Bar Bob Gatewood 7:30PM-9:30PM
18 Reel Bar Bob Gatewood 7:30PM-9:30PM
25 Reel Bar Bob Gatewood 7:30PM-9:30PM
October
2 Boat House Bob Gatewood & Calabash 9PM-12AM
3 Boat House Bob Gatewood & Calabash 9PM-12AM
24 Reel Bar Bob Gatewood TBA
Mike “Mad Dog” Adams
A Put-in-Bay Ohio Round House Bar island tradition since 1980, Mike “Mad Dog” Adams is living-proof that “Every Day Above Ground Is A Gooood Day.” That catch-phrase he began using in his show back in the early eighties and continues to this day. “Mad Dog” has made a career of being a music critic/writer for Scene Magazine, spending winters on the road headlining music and comedy clubs large and small.
He travels British Columbia and Alaska to the Cayman Islands and Mexico and throughout the United States. Mike “Mad Dog” Adams has appeared in concert opening shows for a wide range of legendary performers.
He has also appeared on many local television and radio shows throughout the U.S. Mike has made appearances in at least 4 films. He has written and performed several radio commercials and currently has two weekly one-hour radio programs on WPIB and WPCR, www.portclintonradio.com & www.putinbayradio.com.
Come see why Mike “Mad Dog” Adams legendary afternoon performances at The Round House Bar are so popular. In no time at all you’ll be hoisting a refreshing beverage, singing, chanting a Ziggy Zaggy, and agreeing that, “Every Day Above Ground Is A Gooood Day!”
You can hear his music and download it at mikemaddogadams.com or visit one of his shows:
April
25 2:00 PM Mike “Mad Dog” Adams Roundhouse Bar
May
09 2:00 PM Mike “Mad Dog” Adams Roundhouse Bar
15 2:00 PM Mike “Mad Dog” Adams Roundhouse Bar
16 2:00 PM Mike “Mad Dog” Adams Roundhouse Bar
22 2:00 PM Mike “Mad Dog” Adams Roundhouse Bar
23 2:00 PM Mike “Mad Dog” Adams Roundhouse Bar
24 2:00 PM Mike “Mad Dog” Adams Roundhouse Bar
25 2:00 PM Mike “Mad Dog” Adams Roundhouse Bar
29 2:00 PM Mike “Mad Dog” Adams Roundhouse Bar
30 2:00 PM Mike “Mad Dog” Adams Roundhouse Bar
31 2:00 PM Mike “Mad Dog” Adams Roundhouse Bar
June
05 2:00 PM Mike “Mad Dog” Adams Roundhouse Bar
06 2:00 PM Mike “Mad Dog” Adams Roundhouse Bar
07 2:00 PM Mike “Mad Dog” Adams Roundhouse Bar
12 2:00 PM Mike “Mad Dog” Adams Roundhouse Bar
13 2:00 PM Mike “Mad Dog” Adams Roundhouse Bar
14 2:00 PM Mike “Mad Dog” Adams Roundhouse Bar
19 2:00 PM Mike “Mad Dog” Adams Roundhouse Bar
20 2:00 PM Mike “Mad Dog” Adams Roundhouse Bar
21 2:00 PM Mike “Mad Dog” Adams Roundhouse Bar
26 2:00 PM Mike “Mad Dog” Adams Roundhouse Bar
27 2:00 PM Mike “Mad Dog” Adams Roundhouse Bar
28 2:00 PM Mike “Mad Dog” Adams Roundhouse Bar
July
03 2:00 PM Mike “Mad Dog” Adams Roundhouse Bar
04 2:00 PM Mike “Mad Dog” Adams Roundhouse Bar
05 2:00 PM Mike “Mad Dog” Adams Roundhouse Bar
17 2:00 PM Mike “Mad Dog” Adams Roundhouse Bar
18 2:00 PM Mike “Mad Dog” Adams Roundhouse Bar
19 2:00 PM Mike “Mad Dog” Adams Roundhouse Bar
24 2:00 PM Mike “Mad Dog” Adams Roundhouse Bar
25 2:00 PM Mike “Mad Dog” Adams Roundhouse Bar
26 2:00 PM Mike “Mad Dog” Adams Roundhouse Bar
31 2:00 PM Mike “Mad Dog” Adams Roundhouse Bar
August
01 2:00 PM Mike “Mad Dog” Adams Roundhouse Bar
02 2:00 PM Mike “Mad Dog” Adams Roundhouse Bar
07 2:00 PM Mike “Mad Dog” Adams Roundhouse Bar
08 2:00 PM Mike “Mad Dog” Adams Roundhouse Bar
09 2:00 PM Mike “Mad Dog” Adams Roundhouse Bar
14 2:00 PM Mike “Mad Dog” Adams Roundhouse Bar
15 2:00 PM Mike “Mad Dog” Adams Roundhouse Bar
16 2:00 PM Mike “Mad Dog” Adams Roundhouse Bar
28 2:00 PM Mike “Mad Dog” Adams Roundhouse Bar
29 2:00 PM Mike “Mad Dog” Adams Roundhouse Bar
30 2:00 PM Mike “Mad Dog” Adams Roundhouse Bar
September
04 2:00 PM Mike “Mad Dog” Adams Roundhouse Bar
05 2:00 PM Mike “Mad Dog” Adams Roundhouse Bar
06 2:00 PM Mike “Mad Dog” Adams Roundhouse Bar
07 2:00 PM Mike “Mad Dog” Adams Roundhouse Bar
18 2:00 PM Mike “Mad Dog” Adams Roundhouse Bar
19 2:00 PM Mike “Mad Dog” Adams Roundhouse Bar
20 2:00 PM Mike “Mad Dog” Adams Roundhouse Bar
26 2:00 PM Mike “Mad Dog” Adams Roundhouse Bar
October
10 2:00 PM Mike “Mad Dog” Adams Roundhouse Bar
11 2:00 PM Mike “Mad Dog” Adams Roundhouse Bar
24 2:00 PM Mike “Mad Dog” Adams Roundhouse Bar
Ray Fogg Show
The Ray Fogg Show has been an island favorite for over 25 years. During the off-season, Ray’s tour has taken him to world famous venues across the country including Sloppy Joe’s Bar in Key West and the Tropical Isle in New Orleans’ French Quarter. But he performs almost every weekend of the summer season at the Reel Bar or the Round House Bar on Put-in-Bay Island.
The Detroit News said Fogg “weaves music, comedy and heartfelt songs about island life into an entertaining show.” The Daily Oakland Press described his show as …”gut busting, adult humor.” The Columbus Dispatch said he’s “one of Put-in-Bay’s most popular entertainers…” And Cleveland’s Sun Papers said, “What attracts people to Fogg’s shows is his ability to write, and better yet ad lib, edgy comical songs and anecdotes perfectly suited to a beer-drinking crowd.”
Its hard to put a tag on Fogg’s shows… Entertainment? Comedy? Music? Most leave the show knowing that they have laughed hard and often. But Fogg gets his laughs within clever songs that are not for the kids adults only! So, some call it a comedy show and some call it a concert.
You can hear his music and download it at rayfogg.net or catch a show locally:
May
09 7:30 PM Ray Fogg Show Reel Bar
16 7:30 PM Ray Fogg Show Reel Bar
23 7:30 PM Ray Fogg Show Reel Bar
24 7:30 PM Ray Fogg Show Reel Bar
30 7:30 PM Ray Fogg Show Reel Bar
June
12 7:30 PM Ray Fogg Show Reel Bar
13 7:30 PM Ray Fogg Show Reel Bar
20 7:00 PM Ray Fogg Show Reel Bar
26 7:30 PM Ray Fogg Show Reel Bar
27 7:30 PM Ray Fogg Show Reel Bar
July
03 7:30 PM Ray Fogg Show Reel Bar
04 7:30 PM Ray Fogg Show Reel Bar
10 7:30 PM Ray Fogg Show Reel Bar
11 7:30 PM Ray Fogg Show Reel Bar
17 7:30 PM Ray Fogg Show Reel Bar
18 7:30 PM Ray Fogg Show Reel Bar
24 7:00 PM Ray Fogg Show Reel Bar
25 7:00 PM Ray Fogg Show Reel Bar
31 7:00 PM Ray Fogg Show Reel Bar
August
01 7:00 PM Ray Fogg Show Reel Bar
07 7:30 PM Ray Fogg Show Reel Bar
08 7:30 PM Ray Fogg Show Reel Bar
14 7:30 PM Ray Fogg Show Reel Bar
15 7:30 PM Ray Fogg Show Reel Bar
21 7:30 PM Ray Fogg Show Reel Bar
22 7:30 PM Ray Fogg Show Reel Bar
29 7:30 PM Ray Fogg Show Reel Bar
September
05 7:30 PM Ray Fogg Show Reel Bar
06 7:30 PM Ray Fogg Show Reel Bar
07 9:00 PM Ray Fogg Show Reel Bar
12 7:30 PM Ray Fogg Show Reel Bar
19 7:30 PM Ray Fogg Show Reel Bar
26 7:30 PM Ray Fogg Show Reel Bar
October
09 7:30 PM Ray Fogg Show Reel Bar
10 7:30 PM Ray Fogg Show Reel Bar
Killer Flamingos
An infectious blend of pop, rock, and electronica, Killer Flamingos produce a sound that is turning heads and capturing listeners everywhere. The band has quickly amassed a large following of devoted fans and are gaining recognition as Detroit’s most popular party band. Anyone who has seen Killer Flamingos can attest to their amazing live show that it is pure entertainment.
Superb musicianship, explosive stage presence, and concert-style performance have secured the band an important place on the Detroit music scene. The band has opened for artists such as Tom Jones, Sloan and Grammy winners, OK GO. They have won “Hour Detroit” magazine’s Best Band in Detroit 2008, 2009 and 2012. “Ambassador” magazine’s Best Band in 2012. WDIV’s “Click On Detroit” Best Local Band (2008-2013) and have been awarded by Ann Arbor’s “Current” magazine for years running.
You can hear their music and download it at killerflamingos.com or hit a show:
June
21 9:00 PM Killer Flamingos Roundhouse Bar
July
02 9:00 PM Killer Flamingos Roundhouse Bar
03 9:30 PM Killer Flamingos Roundhouse Bar
12 9:00 PM Killer Flamingos Roundhouse Bar
26 9:00 PM Killer Flamingos Roundhouse Bar
27 9:00 PM Killer Flamingos Roundhouse Bar
28 9:00 PM Killer Flamingos Roundhouse Bar
August
09 9:00 PM Killer Flamingos Roundhouse Bar
10 9:00 PM Killer Flamingos Roundhouse Bar
11 9:00 PM Killer Flamingos Roundhouse Bar
September
07 9:00 PM Killer Flamingos Roundhouse Bar
Mustang Sally
The band Mustang Sally has performed alongside high profile names such as Montgomery Gentry, Gretchen Wilson, Big & Rich, and Blake Shelton, in addition to being demanded worldwide as fair and festival headliners, receiving a standing ovation at the Kickin’ Up Kountry Festival in Thief River Falls, MN, and playing to sold out crowds at the Havelock Country Jamboree in Havelock, Ontario.
Put-in-Bay is a favored summer stop for this high energy group. They routinely perform over 200 dates a year, and have toured the U.S. from coast to coast, as well as Europe and Asia. At the time of the on-line release of their debut self-titled album on GMG/Universal Records, the ladies were featured in Country Weekly Magazine and surprised the magazine staff with a private concert. True entertainment!
You can hear their music and download it at mustangsallyband.com or listen live:
May
22 9:30 PM Mustang Sally Beer Barrel Saloon
23 9:30 PM Mustang Sally Beer Barrel Saloon
24 9:30 PM Mustang Sally Beer Barrel Saloon
June
05 9:30 PM Mustang Sally Beer Barrel Saloon
06 9:30 PM Mustang Sally Beer Barrel Saloon
11 9:30 PM Mustang Sally Beer Barrel Saloon
12 9:30 PM Mustang Sally Beer Barrel Saloon
13 9:30 PM Mustang Sally Beer Barrel Saloon
28 9:30 PM Mustang Sally Beer Barrel Saloon
29 9:30 PM Mustang Sally Beer Barrel Saloon
30 9:30 PM Mustang Sally Beer Barrel Saloon
July
01 9:30 PM Mustang Sally Beer Barrel Saloon
02 9:30 PM Mustang Sally Beer Barrel Saloon
03 9:30 PM Mustang Sally Beer Barrel Saloon
04 9:30 PM Mustang Sally Beer Barrel Saloon
05 9:30 PM Mustang Sally Beer Barrel Saloon
06 9:30 PM Mustang Sally Beer Barrel Saloon
07 9:30 PM Mustang Sally Beer Barrel Saloon
08 9:30 PM Mustang Sally Beer Barrel Saloon
12 9:30 PM Mustang Sally Beer Barrel Saloon
13 9:30 PM Mustang Sally Beer Barrel Saloon
14 9:30 PM Mustang Sally Beer Barrel Saloon
15 9:30 PM Mustang Sally Beer Barrel Saloon
19 9:30 PM Mustang Sally Beer Barrel Saloon
20 9:30 PM Mustang Sally Beer Barrel Saloon
21 9:30 PM Mustang Sally Beer Barrel Saloon
22 9:30 PM Mustang Sally Beer Barrel Saloon
30 9:30 PM Mustang Sally Beer Barrel Saloon
31 10:00 PM Mustang Sally Beer Barrel Saloon
August
01 10:00 PM Mustang Sally Beer Barrel Saloon
02 9:30 PM Mustang Sally Beer Barrel Saloon
03 9:30 PM Mustang Sally Beer Barrel Saloon
04 9:30 PM Mustang Sally Beer Barrel Saloon
05 9:30 PM Mustang Sally Beer Barrel Saloon
09 9:30 PM Mustang Sally Beer Barrel Saloon
10 9:30 PM Mustang Sally Beer Barrel Saloon
11 9:30 PM Mustang Sally Beer Barrel Saloon
12 9:30 PM Mustang Sally Beer Barrel Saloon
13 9:30 PM Mustang Sally Beer Barrel Saloon
14 9:30 PM Mustang Sally Beer Barrel Saloon
15 9:30 PM Mustang Sally Beer Barrel Saloon
16 9:30 PM Mustang Sally Beer Barrel Saloon
25 9:30 PM Mustang Sally Beer Barrel Saloon
26 10:00 PM Mustang Sally Beer Barrel Saloon
27 10:00 PM Mustang Sally Beer Barrel Saloon
28 9:30 PM Mustang Sally Beer Barrel Saloon
29 9:30 PM Mustang Sally Beer Barrel Saloon
September
04 9:30 PM Mustang Sally Beer Barrel Saloon
05 9:30 PM Mustang Sally Beer Barrel Saloon
06 9:30 PM Mustang Sally Beer Barrel Saloon
25 9:30 PM Mustang Sally Beer Barrel Saloon
26 9:30 PM Mustang Sally Beer Barrel Saloon
October
02 9:30 PM Mustang Sally Beer Barrel Saloon
03 9:30 PM Mustang Sally Beer Barrel Saloon
The Menus
Longtime Menus fans are no longer surprised by Mr. Goldrainer’s sunflower bonnet, platinum wig or Elmo headdress. They so love their “Mustang Sally” coming from a topless guy in a flowered skirt, that they scream for it, log on to the band’s chat room to talk about it and plan their days off so they can make trips to see it. The band travels mostly Ohio and Kentucky, making regular trips to bars where they’ve become popular. The Bait Shop, Toledo; A1A Sandbar, Lexington; Flannagan’s, Dublin.
In their hometown, they play the Blue Note in West Price Hill about once a month. At every stop, fans see Mr. Goldrainer skateboard on his hands through the audience and dress in women’s clothes and handmade hats. But they also say the getups and schtick don’t overshadow the fact that the veteran musicians can actually sing and play entertainment.
You can hear their music and download it at themenus.org or see their antics in person:
May
15 9:30 PM The Menus Beer Barrel Saloon
16 9:30 PM The Menus Beer Barrel Saloon
June
26 9:30 PM The Menus Beer Barrel Saloon
27 9:30 PM The Menus Beer Barrel Saloon
August
20 9:30 PM The Menus Beer Barrel Saloon
21 9:30 PM The Menus Beer Barrel Saloon
22 9:30 PM The Menus Beer Barrel Saloon
September
11 9:30 PM The Menus Beer Barrel Saloon
12 9:30 PM The Menus Beer Barrel Saloon
Flyin Jays
The Flyin Jays and their band headman Jamison Charles are quickly becoming a favorite on the Lake Erie islands and Put-in-Bay. Utilizing acoustic instruments with blazing riffs and big vocal harmonies, they create a unique sound all their own. The band plays popular music from the good ol’ days to current pop hits, all with an island twist. And they don’t just play covers.
Their original music is extremely unique entertainment and will have you feeling like driving down a country road, or sailing away into the sunset. The Jays are not just an island band. The Jays can be found in bars and pubs to fairs and festivals throughout the region.
You can hear their music and download it at flyinjays.com or visit them at Mojito:
June
05 8:00 PM The Flyin Jays Mojito Bay
06 8:00 PM The Flyin Jays Mojito Bay
July
04 8:00 PM The Flyin Jays Mojito Bay
Bash on the Bay 2020
This year’s Bash on the Bay will be two-day event held at the Put-in-Bay airport. The 4th annual Put-in-Bay country music festival is expected to be the biggest event of the year. The first ever Bash on the Bay in 2017 saw Toby Keith perform his hit songs like “Red Solo Cup” and How Do You Like Me Now” to a fun island crowd. Bash on the Bay 2018 was headlined by Rascal Flatts. Last year’s Bash on the Bay featured the Detroit Native Kid Rock. 2019’s Bash on the Bay crowd was the largest one yet. So large, in fact, the island decided to make Bash on the Bay 2020 a two-day event from August 26-27th.
No headlining information has been released yet. Among billbaord top 10 country artists of 2019 who would you like to see at the 2020 Bash on the Bay?
Here is a list of Billboard top 10 country artists of 2019:
-Luke Combs
-Dan + Shay
-Kane Brown
-Keith Urban
-Florida Georgia Line
-Chris Stapleton
-Morgan Wallen
-Marren Morris
-Blake Shelton
-Jason Aldean