12-2-10
Groove Juice is groovin' through the holidays.  Lots of good gigs this year including a Patriot's pregame party at Gillette Stadium!  It was a blast.

Been working on playing my electric upright lately.  Getting my bowing down will take some time but a lot of fun.  I'll be bringing it with me to most Groove Juice gigs so hopefully I'll see some of there!

7-28-10
I have a new cover band up and running to play smaller places that are not suitable for Groove Juice.  It's called the China Shop Bulls.  Features Kris Boynton of Cheap Voova (he is also Groove Juice's sub vocalist) on vocals, John Chebator of Dirty Situation/Groove Juice on guitar, Mike McLeavy of Groove Juice on drums, and me on bass.  We were able to put together about 80 tunes right away since we've all been doing this cover thing for a while.  Our first gig will be at the BBC Hyannis August 19th at 9:30 pm and second gig at the Deck in Plymouth on September 4th at 9:30 pm.  We figure on performing only a couple times a month so don't miss these dates.  There will be plenty of great jams on some of your favorite hits going back to the 60s up to today!

7-12-10
Groove Juice is in the studio working on some more originals. Ley Lynes is also in the studio (as we always are, lol) working on some new stuff too.  Lately I've been gigging with a new cab.  Aguilar GS410 to match my DB750.  Excellent tone, have got a lot of compliments on the sound.  I also rolled some tubes in my DB750 and it made it even better!  I'm thinking maybe another GS410 for big gigs.  8 10s sure would be nice! 

3-24-10
Hmm, let's see, it's been a while since I've had a chance to write up hear.  Over the last few months I've been cleaning up my home studio a bit.  I still need to make a few room arrangements but I have converted a walk-in closet to a decent iso booth for vocals and guitar amps.  As far as gear, I picked up an M Audio Delta 1010 which sounds excellent.  I also picked up a Presonus Central Station with its optional Remote.  Both were very wise buys and quite affordable.  Next I want to pick up a few more mics.  We do have a cellist coming in to record some tracks for Ley Lynes and it would be nice to have an appropriate mic for that.  I'm thinking of picking up a Studio Projects C1 since they are quite affordable and well reviewed.  We'll see!  If I had the money I'd go for my fav, the mic I learned on, the famous Nuemann U87!  Maybe someday.

At any rate, Groove Juice is packed with gigs through next year and Ley Lynes is, as always, still pushing on.  We have a ton of material at this point in Ley Lynes.  So George and I are just focused on getting it all on tape.  Like said above, a cellist should be coming in soon for out latest tune.  Also, one of George's relatives is going to do Greek vocals on our tune titled Rumios.  We hope to bring Jeff Armstrong back in to lay down some drums for a bunch of new tracks as well.  So stay tuned!

10-7-09
The Groove Juice website is up at www.GrooveJuiceMusic.com.  We have been funking and rocking south of Boston and will be soon be booking into the city!  Our demo is in the works as well as some originals.  Visit our site and join our mailing list for all the info ;)

I've really been digging my Aguilar DB750 paired with a Bergantino AE410 at the Groove Juice gigs.  It has taken a couple decades to get this tone, lol.  For all you bass heads I highly recommend this combo. 

8-19-09
Groove Juice has some new gigs coming up this fall and is currently working on our demo and press material!

Last month I decided it was best to leave Spank so I can focus on my family and prior musical commitments.  I had a great time with them and wish them the best :)

Over the last couple months I have been refreshing myself on the piano.   I picked up a Yamaha P 155 electric piano and it sounds fantastic.  I plan on playing it on Ley Lynes recordings soon!

6-2-09
For the gear heads out there, I've taken a big interest in Aguilar amps over the last year.  By the end of this week I will have 3 different setups completed.  First, an AG500SC into a Bergantino AE410 for small gigs/practices/or whenever I don't want to lug a heavy amp around.  Second, a DB659 preamp into a Crest CA9 poweramp into the Berg AE410 for recording.  I really dig the growly sound of the DB659 especially with Tung Sol Reissue tubes.  Third, a DB750 into the Berg AE410 which should have a tubey big bottom yet articulate tone.  I bet this will be the ultimate rig for my funk/jazz styles and the rock cover bands I play in but it won't be light, lol.  The DB750 arrives this week and I'm very excited to test it out.  Feel free to email me for reviews or comparisons.

5-19-09
Groove Juice (Kenn Medeiros, Darlene McManus, Andy Shaw, Johnny Chebator, Mike Shaw, Mike Mcleavy) have booked our first batch of gigs at the Jungle Plex in Plymouth MA.  Get ready for a great time!

Current Gig Schedule with Groove Juice
July 09
17th at Jungle Plex
August 09
7th at Jungle Plex
September 09
18th at Jungle Plex
October 09
16th at Jungle Plex
November 09
20th at Jungle Plex


4-9-09
Spank is booked solid for all of 2009 but private parties are still welcome : )  Also, come check us out at our new venue, the Jungle Plex in Plymouth MA!  All 2009 gigs listed below.

Groove Juice is excited to add Johnny Chebator as lead guitarist.  Our first batch of gigs will be up soon!

2-3-09
Yet again, more gigs added for Spank in 2009.  It's going to be a busy year!  See below for details.

1-29-09
Groove Juice has restructered by adding Kenn Medeiros on guitar and vocals as well as 50 new songs covering many styles.  Come party with us this summer!

More Spank gigs added for July and August.  See schedule below.

1-13-09
Spank gig dates changed and more added for 2009! See schedule below.

1-08-09
Mike is the new "Mystery Member" of the band Spank.  The acoustic band has decided to branch out with a whole new list of songs featuring Mike on bass and Woody on electric guitar.  Now you can see Spank as a 3 piece acoustic at small venues and Spank as a 4 piece full electric band at larger venues.  Mike will be performing at the larger venues which include the British Beer Companies in Pembroke, Cedarville, and Hyannis as well as the Colonial and Nonna's both in Plymouth.  Many more venues will be added soon. A new Myspace website is also in the works.

Current Gig Schedule with Spank (will be updated often)
Dec 08
26th at BBC Pembroke Xmas party (Mike's first gig with Spank!)
Jan 09
2nd at BBC Cedarville
Feb 09
13th at Colonial Tavern Plymouth
21st at BBC Pembroke
March 09
6th at BBC Pembroke
13th at Colonial Tavern Plymouth
14th at Nonna's Ristorante Italiano Plymouth
28th at BBC Cedarville
April 09
4th at BBC Pembroke
10th at BBC Cedarville
25th at Colonial Tavern Plymouth
May 09
1st at BBC Pembroke (Sorry, I will not be with Spank this night)
22nd Benefit at Memorial Hall in Plymouth
29th at Colonial Tavern
30th at BBC Cedarville
June 09
5th at BBC Pembroke
12th at Jungle Plex
26th at Colonial Tavern Plymouth
27th Private Party (afternoon)
27th at BBC Cedarville
July 09
3rd at Colonial Tavern Plymouth
11th at Jungle Plex (tentative)
10th at BBC Pembroke
24th at Jungle Plex
25th at BBC Cedarville
August 09
8th at BBC Hyannis
14th at Jungle Plex
15th at BBC Pembroke
29th at BBC Cedarville
September 09
5th at Colonial Tavern Plymouth
11th at Jungle Plex
12th at Pembroke BBC
26th at Cedarville BBC
October 09
2nd at Jungle Plex
9th at Pembroke BBC
10th at Colonial Tavern
30th Private Halloween Party
31st at Cedarville BBC
November 09
13th at Jungle Plex
14th at Pembroke BBC
27th at Colonial Tavern
28th at Cedaville BBC
December 09
4th at Jungle Plex
11th at Pembroke BBC
18th at Cedarville BBC
19th at Colonial Tavern