Put-in-Bay Ohio offers a wide variety of entertainment and great bands for the 2010 season. Select your favorite entertainer from the list below to review their scheduled appearance at Put-in-bay along with the location of their performance.

Please note these schedules are as reported to PutinBay.com and are subject to change. We attempt to update any changes as they are reported to us.

Featured Entertainers

Bob Gatewood & the Calabash Band (Website) - Bob Gatewood and the Calabash Band are a Put-in-Bay tradition at the Round House Bar. For more than 20 years, they still play the island more than any other band. Their cd's have been voted best in polls throughout the region, and their songs have been heralded as island favorites, even being featured during our 4th of July fireworks celebration right here on the island. Their shows are a rock 'n' roll vegematic good time, and at the end of it, everybody sings and sways to "Friends-of-the-Bay".

At the middle of it all is islander Bob Gatewood, who also sings "unhinged" at the Fishbowl throughout the summer, and relaxes by owning the watercraft rentals in the state park, both here at PIB and on Kelley's Island!

Mike "Mad Dog" Adams (Website) - Put-in-Bay's favorite pirate entertainer Mike "Mad Dog" Adams has been a Round House Bar island tradition since 1980! Performing throughout North America and the Caribbean, "Mad Dog" has opened concerts for a wide range of legendary performers, Johnny Cash, Alabama, Loretta Lynn, Charlie Daniels, Starship, Jerry Lee Lewis, and many more. He has also appeared on Comedy Central, The Nashville Network, The Dr. Demento Show, Sunday Funnies, Nightshift and local television and radio shows throughout the U.S.

Mike "Mad Dog" Adams has recorded four albums of original music, "Me and Jim Beam" (1985), "Stuck on the Island" (1994), "Lake Affect" (2005), The Other Side of Hell (2007) and two comedy albums "Live at Laff-In" (1989) and "Live at the Funny Farm" (1999). He has also written and performed several radio commercials and is a featured fictional/nonfictional character in the Bob Adamov mystery action novel The Other Side of Hell.

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, "Everyday Above Ground Is A Gooood Day!"

Pat Dailey (Website) - The Bard of The Bay, Singer/Songwriter Pat Dailey will be entertaining the faithful in new digs as he has moved his ever popular show to The Boat House on Put-in-Bay back in 2007 and he is playing there again in 2009. Fans will be delighted as they will get to see Pat in a more intimate up close and personal setting. He will play 7:00pm shows on Holiday weekends and every Saturday in July and August and through mid September. The Boat House will serve dinner prior to Pat's shows,so come if you are hungry. The recently redecorated club is in a class by itself with a beautiful nautical theme and plenty of space to enjoy what has been called “The Best One Man Show in The Country”. You can expect superior service and reasonably priced adult beverages on a regular basis. The Jet Express, just a block north of The Boat House has guaranteed late night return service to the mainland in both Port Clinton and Sandusky for those not staying over night. The official Pat Dailey Fan choice hotels, The Put-in-Bay Resort & Conference Center along with The Commodore Resort will offer room and show package deals as well as special "Pat Dailey Fans Weekday Special Rates" all season. Call 1-888-PIB STAY [742-7829] for special rates and information.

Ray Fogg Show (Website) - Island audiences have been leaving after Ray Fogg’s adult oriented music/comedy shows with a smile on their face for over 20 years. The Sweetwater Recording artist has released 6 CDs showcasing his considerable songwriting talents, with songs about time-honored island traditions as well as lots of material that is just plain funny. The Detroit News said Fogg “weaves music, comedy and heartfelt songs about island life into an entertaining show.” The Columbus Dispatch called him “one of Put-in-Bay’s most popular entertainers.” 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." Fogg performs most weekend nights through the season at the Brewery Show Room at 8:30 pm, where you can also enjoy dinner with the show. Tickets are available at the door. Groups of 10 or more can order tickets in advance at 419-285-4677 He also appears on select Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays at the world famous Round House Bar, where he also serves as their emcee of annual events like Bartender Olympics and the Drag Show!

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