Tumba, Tumba, Tumba, Mardi Gras....

We were delighted to help celebrate "Fat Tuesday" with our friends at Bath Manor and share some bead-tossing and song-singing. Hope you'll have us back soon; how about St. Patty's? Or the Vernal Equinox?

Just a reminder: Catch & Release will play for your group of friends anywhere in North-east Ohio and get toes tapping and voices singing. Give us a call; we'll even customize our set-list for your event, if you would like.

Spring is right around the corner, and now is the time to tie some new flies, check the condition of your fly lines, and hire us for your next party! We'll see you on the water.

25 February: Happy 91st Tommy Newsom!

20 March: Happy 92nd Marian McPartland!

"Oh, the weather outside is frightful..."

Chrome-silver steelhead trout are staging their annual return to the local rivers, meaning the holiday season is upon us! We look forward to the coming months, seeing all our family and friends and sharing our music.

The good folks at Candlelight Winery had us over for an evening of wine and song (oh, and the great women in the audience, of course). What a great place! If you're ever near Garrettsville, stop by for a sip by the fireplace. http://candlelightwinery.com/

Tonight we'll be playing the Mustard Seed Cafe in Montrose from six to nine. We'll be in costume, which should be a huge improvement. Come on out, even if you don't have a costume. (Although, for the record, Mustard Seed is not "clothing optional.") http://www.mustardseedmarket.com/400_cafe.html

November 6: Happy 155th John Philip Sousa!

November 12: Happy 89th Jo Stafford!

"The Autumn Leaves of red and gold..."

The return of autumn to Ohio brings so many sensory experiences: the brilliant golds of changing maple leaves, the sharp, evocative flavors of cider and pumpkin, and the rare birdsong of the fall migration.

George and I were honored to perform at many functions over the summer, and now that fall is here, we continue to play our music for many different social occasions. Late this month we'll be entertaining the thousands of generous walkers at the Pro Football Hall of Fame Juvenile Diabetes fund-raiser in Canton.

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We're already booking our holiday and new year's events, so let us know if we could help entertain you and your guests. Thanks for your support!

September 7: Happy 79th Sonny Rollins!

September 13: Happy 84th Mel Torme!

Spring Has Sprung, So Sing, Sang, Sung!

Now that the leaves are green, the days are longer and the dreams of warm summer evenings are becoming reality, Catch and Release have returned to the Richfield Arabica for our weekly song-fest. Take a ride in the country, and plan to stop in at Wheatley, Broadview and Brecksville Roads for a hot or cold drink, a snack or a sandwich, and some fun tunes. Stick around for a few songs, or for two hours of entertainment. As always, we are family-friendly and our volume is kept at "conversational" levels. (You can even take your cell calls; we won't mind!) Hope to see you there!

Richfield Arabica

Corner Wheatley, Broadview and Brecksville Roads

330-659-2030

May 14: Happy Birthday Sidney Bechet!

May 22: Happy Birthday Sun Ra!

Happy New Year from Catch & Release!

We've enjoyed presenting our music each Saturday afternoon in December at the Arabica in Richfield and hope you've been able to join us. If not...

John and Stephanie have asked us to play Saturdays in January, too! So grab the kids, come sit by the fireplace with a warm or cold drink and enjoy the coziness, the community and the music we serve up for you.

While ordering your lunch or beverage, fill out a "Stump the Band" request. One lucky card is drawn out of the fedora every set, and yours could be the one! The band has been stumped a few times, but we've come back strong more times than not.

The Arabica Coffee House is at 4174 Wheatley Road, at the intersection of Brecksville Road and Broadview Road. Their phone is 330-659-2030. We'll be there from two to four in the afternoon.

January 1: Happy 90th J.D. Salinger!
January 3: Happy 66th Van Dyke Parks!

Arabica Richfield Saturday 13 December

Join us Saturday 13 December from noon to 2:00 at the Richfield Arabica Coffee House for a lunchtime get-together. We'll be taking a break from the holiday bustle and hope you'll join us in a relaxing atmosphere for some good songs with good friends.

Arabica Coffe House is at 4174 Wheatley Road, at the intersection of Brecksville Road and Broadview Road. If you need to call them, try 330-659-2030. We'll see you there!

December 13: Happy Birthday Jeff "Skunk" Baxter!

Christmas/Holiday Songs Being Added!

We're currently fine-tuning our Christmas, New Year's and Arbor Day setlists.   Join us for an afternoon or evening of great songs, fabulous memories and new friends.  Sing along, hum a tune or step right up and dance if the mood strikes.

And don't forget:  December is Stress-Free Family Holiday Month!

If you have any special song requests, let us know.  We love a challenge.  You can also try out our "One Week Stump the Band Guarantee."  Any song you request that we are unable to play "off the cuff" will be available the following week.  (Even if we have to make it up!)

December 21st:  Happy Birthday Frank Zappa!