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Ahhh...the
Memories
Thinking
back to the late 80’s, a time when Full House, Saved by the
Bell and Star
Search were the hot T.V.
shows to watch. Staying
up all night for
hours playing ATARI (Pong) which was the latest, greatest state of
the art
video game system. Going
out every
weekend to meet friends and see your favorite local band
perform. Thinking back, the late 80’s hold some
great
memories. I was freelancing at the time…either
operating
a sound system, or a lighting
system, for some of the best talent in the area.
During this
time, the Cleveland/Akron Area
had no
shortage of clubs for the bands to perform
at…Spanky’s
East, Sahara Club,
Bizzare’s, McNasty’s, The Station, The Cove, and
the Akron Agora, just to name
a few. The
Cleveland Flats were also alive and kick‘in with
live
entertainment.
These
clubs all shared a similiar theme, fun and a great time. The
Cleveland Flats
atmosphere was the best. Still, there was one place
I enjoyed going to
and working at more than any
other…”Spanky’s West in North
Ridgeville. Otherwise, know later as “Cadillac
Beach”.
Cadillac
Beach was awesome
and seemed a bit out
of place. A large
club with high
ceilings, big dance floor with overhead lighting, and a stage built for
plenty
of running room. Cadillac
Beach was well
maintained and looked great inside, sporting a ‘Beach
Theme’ atmosphere, featuring a full size ‘Pink
Cadillac automobile’
centerpiece which housed
the D.J. booth for the "in house" sound and lighting systems.
Cadillac
Beach was set up
perfectly to
accommodate live bands with easy load-in and
load-out’s.
The bands dressing room
was located right
off, near the back of the stage. Plenty
of electricity available to handle power amps, lighting and stage
gear.
No shortage of outlets on
stage and 220
available for any additional lighting. An in-house PA system
and trusses filled with
lights surrounding the
stage, topped it all off.
Cadillac
Beach was always
packed on the weekends
and the crowds loved the live performances given by the bands, which
were more
reminiscent of a full blown concert as compared to a night of watching
a
garage
band jam. The dance
floor stayed full
and the DJ kept it hopping between sets. Cadillac Beach made
the
best ‘sex on the beach’
drinks I have ever had.
Cadillac
Beach was a
wonderful place to play and
work. A great place
for bands to come
and perform. The
times I had there will
not be forgotten.
The
people and the fans were the best. Cadillac
Beach…Thank
You!!
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