Ashley's Island House

06/19/2026

Hello everybody, time for the weekly Downtown Dave post for this week. Thoughts of the week first before the band schedule. Well this week started my softball season. Now let's clarify something first. I was moving a dumpster and slipped and cracked my sternum 5 weeks ago. I got a cat scan and they said it was healing fine but normal healing time is 6-10 weeks. Well I am stubborn and decided to play after 5 weeks. Now I did not play for my normal team but I played with Joes Bar. Why did I do this? Well 2 reasons if I did not play they would have forfeited because they only had 7 players and the second reason is that I do not have many games left in my lifetime to play. The first game we got killed and I played first base, second base and even shortstop. Now after that game we played another game and I pitched. The game ended up in a tie because the field was too wet but we will finish the game at a later date. So I am not supposed to be playing at all but played 2 games in a light drizzle. Thankfully after those 2 games I feel pretty good and did not injure myself except for a line drive that I took off of my calf. Now this Sunday I will be back on the mound pitching for Topsey Turvery. This brings me to my next point and that is Mickey Mouse. Many of you that know me know that I have many things Mickey that I wear everyday. Why does a person that is 69 years old wear Mickey Mouse. The answer is simple. I refuse to grow up. That is why I played a double header today in the rain. Being an adult sometimes can suck with all of the pressure and responsibilities. Being a kid is so much more fun. I think I will try and play till I cannot run. Or maybe till I cannot find a team that will let me play. But the whole part of this week's post is to try and make you understand that your time on earth is limited. So do what you can to live your life to the fullest. Do not let somebody tell you that you are too old to do something. Age is just a number and your mind can convince you to do things that you thought might be impossible. So just because I might be old because my age tells me that,does not mean that I am going to stop living life to its fullest. I am still one that writes down what I want to do every day and then plan what it takes to make that happen. So no matter how old you are it is time to plan your trip to Put In Bay. When you come to Put in Bay stop by at Ashley's Island House and we can share a glass of Bourbon on the front porch.

Till next week have a great week and I will see you at the Bay

Mr Eds
Friday June 19th Christain Lombardo 1:30 Thor Platter 5:30 Recklass Highway 9:30
Sat June 20th Brooks Werner 1:30 Casper 5:30 Recklass Highway 9:30
Sunday June 21st AJ Knepper 2:00 Casper 6:30 ADUBB 11:00
Monday June 22nd Austin Hamilton 3:00 Shaker 9:00
Tuesday June 23rd Austin Hamilton 3:00 Shaker 9:00
Weds June 24th Austin Hamilton 3:00 Shaker 9:00
Thurs June 25th Reggae Lou 1:30 Nathan Henry 5:30 Fun Buckets 9:30
Friday June 26th Sully 1:30 Hunter Hoop 5:30 Dumm Band 9:30
Sat June 27th Dumm Band 1:30 Casper 5:30 Dumm Band 9:30
Sunday June 28th Dumm Acoustic 2:00 Casper 6:30 DJ Adubb 11:00
Monday June 29th Mike Barwolf 3:00 Carey and the double Ds 9:00
Tuesday June 30th Mike Barwolf 3:00 Carey and the double Ds 9:00

Roundhouse
Friday June 19th Dustin Kines Band 2:00 Benderz 8:30
Sat June 20th Dustin Kines Band 2:00 Paul Franks 6:30 Benderz 9:30
Sunday June 21st Dustin Kines Band 2:00 Benderz Duo 8:30
Monday June 22nd Cooley and Quinn 2:00 Michelle Trio 8:30
Tuesday June 23rd Cooley and Quinn 2:00 Michelle Trio 8:30
Weds June 24th Calabash 2:00 Calabash 8:30
Thurs June 25th Calabash 2:00 Fizz Ed 8:30
Friday June 26th Mad Dog 2:00 Fizz Ed 8:30
Sat June 27th Mad Dog 2:00 Paul Franks 6:30 Fizz Ed 9:30
Sunday June 28th Sellouts 2:00 Fizz Ed 8:30
Monday June 29th AJ Lynn Duo 2:00 Distractions 8:30
Tuesday June 30th AJ Lynn Duo 2:00 Distractions 8:30

Beer Barrel
Friday June 19th Kyle Smithers 2:00 Tobi Lee 6:00 Fulcos 9:30
Sat June 20th Kyle Smithers 2:00 Tobi Lee 6:00 Fulcos 9:30
Sunday June 21st Kyle Smithers 2:00 Tobi Lee 6:00 Fulcos 9:30
Monday June 22nd Kyle Smithers 3:00 Tobi Lee 7:30
Tuesday June 23rd Kyle Smithers 3:00 Tobi Lee 7:30
Weds June 24th Kyle Smithers 3:00 Tobi Lee 6:00
Thurs June 25th Kyle Smithers 2:00 Tobi Lee 6:00 Fulcos 9:30
Friday June 26th Kyle Smithers 2:00 Tobi Lee 6:00 Fulcos 9:30
Sat June 27th Kyle Smithers 2:00 Tobi Lee 6:00 Fulcos 9:30
Sunday June 28th Easy Ian 2:00 Tobi Lee 6:00 The Fulcos 9:30
Monday June 29th Guy Lucas 2:00 Kyle Smithers 6:00 The Fulcos 9:30
Tuesday June 30th Guy Lucas 2:00 Kyle Smithers 6:00 The Fulcos 9:30

Reel Bar
Friday June 19th Nick Brownell 2:00 Ray Fogg 7:30
Sat June 20th Nick Brownell 2:00 Ray Fogg 7:30
Sunday June 21st Nick Brownell 2:00
Friday June 26th Bob Gatewood 3:00 Ray Fogg 7:30
Sat June 27th Bob Gatewood 3:00 Ray Fogg 7:30

Fish Bowl
Friday June 19th Guy Lucas 4:00 DJ Adubb 8:00
Sat June 20th Luke Rausch 1:00 DJ Lano 7:00
Sunday June 21st Frankie Harrison 1:00
Weds June 24th Karaoke 8:00
Thurs June 25th Pat Masalko 7:00
Friday June 26th Pat Masalko 2:00 DJ ADUBB 8:00
Sat June 27th Pat Masalko 1:00 DJ Jaybe 7:00
Sunday June 28th Guy Lucas 1:00

Frostys

Friday June 19th Jack Surtman 2:00 Rusty Bladen 8:00
Sat June 20th Pat Shepard 2:00 Rusty Bladen 8:00
Sunday June 21st Todd Stephen 2:00
Friday June 26th Reggae Lou 8:00
Sat June 27th Pat Shepard 2:00 Reggae Lou 8:00
Sunday June 28th Pat Shepard 2:00

Boathouse
Friday June 19th Angelo Snyder 4:00 Trailer Park Ninjas 9:00
Sat June 20th Bobby Huffman 12:00 Angelo Snyder 4:00 Trailer Park Ninjas 9:00
Sunday June 21st Angelo Snyder 7:00
Monday June 22nd Lee Gantt 7:00
Tuesday June 23rd Lee Gantt 7:00
Weds June 24th Lee Gantt 7:00
Thurs June 25th Franke and Ranke 7:00
Friday June 26th Franke and Ranke 4:00 Radio Tokyo 9:30
Sat June 27th Sunset Duo 12:00 Frankie and Ranke 4:00 Radio Tokyo 9:30
Sunday June 28th Chad Hoffman 7:00
Monday June 29th Chad Hoffman 7:00
Tuesday June 30th Chad Hoffman 7:00

Mojito Bay
Friday June 19th Brad Moore 4:00 Franke and Ranke 8:00
Sat June 20th Lee Warren 12:00 Brad Moore 4:00 Franke and Ranke 8:00
Sunday June 21st Brad Moore 2:00 Willow Hill 8:00
Monday June 22nd Willow Hill 8:00
Tuesday June 23rd Willow Hill 8:00
Friday June 26th Sunset Duo 4:00 Imaginary Cookies 8:00
Sat June 27th Sunset Duo 4:00 Imaginary Cookies 8:00
Sunday June 28th Sunset Duo 2:00

The Brewery
Friday June 19th Galen Martin 2:00
Sat June 20th Guy Lucas 2:00
Friday June 26th Guy Lucas 2:00
Sat June 27th Guy Lucas 2:00

They will also have Karaoke on certain weekend nights

The Keys
Friday June 19th Key West Lite 2:00 and 6:00
Sat June 20th Key West Lite 2:00 and 6:00
Sunday June 21st Nick Zuber 1:00 and 5:00
Monday June 22nd Nick Zuber 1:00 and 5:00
Tuesday June 23rd Nick Zuber 1:00 and 5:00
Weds June 24th The Berrys 1:00 and 5:00
Thurs June 25th The Berrys 1:00 and 5:00
Friday June 26th The Berrys 2:00 and 6:00
Sat June 27th Second Base 2:00 and 6:00
Sunday June 28th Second Base 2:00 and 6:00
Monday June 29th Second Base 1:00 and 5:00
Tuesday June 30th Sunset Duo 1:00 and Duo 5:00

Topsey Turvey
Every Monday night Jam night 9:00

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06/04/2026

Well we now have free parking on Put in Bay for all 8 of the golf carts rented from Ashley’s Island House. No need to pay for parking and messing with a QR code to pay online or even worrying about getting a ticket for being 15 minutes over. So even if you are not staying with us you will get free parking on Ashley’s Island House carts. We also have a few other cart companies that we can refer you too that has prepaid parking if we are out of carts

05/28/2026

Finally some great weather for this weekend without rain. I do know that some places this weekend have waived the 2 night minimum stay so it is a perfect time to visit the island. I do know after this weekend rooms will be tough to find. Weekdays are still fun and wrinkle Wednesday will be starting soon. I will explain that name soon. So find your time and book now.

Interesting fact. You have to remember that on Put in Bay we get over 600000 visitors every year. That is more people than the entire state of Wyoming.

I do my best every week to think of thoughts that hopefully make you think. 2 weeks ago it was about my mom and this week it is about Kyle Busch. For those that follow Nascar you know who I am talking about. For those who do not he was only 41 and a very successful race car driver with a wife and a young family. So those of you that are regular readers of my weekly post of Downtown Dave on Putinbay.com know that a majority of my posts are positive and I try to get people to think. Every week as I write these posts I try to think of the past and also of the future. Well I knew that my mom at 89 lived a great life but at 89 her good days were in the rear view mirror. But somebody like Kyle Busch at 41 years old was not supposed to die this young. The comparison to both of these is that nobody is guaranteed tomorrow. There are a lot of people today that will not see the sunrise tomorrow. So I encourage everybody to treat everyday as if it might be your last day.
Of course this brings me to you spending time at Put in Bay. Have no regrets about anything that you do. Do what makes you happy. I will say this that if you come to Put in Bay on a weekday or a weekend you will take the boat ride home with a smile on your face and memories that last a lifetime. This is my 25th year either coming to Put in Bay or living on Put in Bay. I will never regret the time I have spent here and the friends that I have met and the memories that I have are priceless. That is what life is about. I hope to see you in the next few weeks or maybe later on this summer. If I don't see you on the island then you have missed a great memory. Next week I promise more thoughts to make you think.

Now to the next couple weeks of live music

Mr Eds
Thurs May 28th Recklass Highway Duo 8:00
Friday May 29th Hunter Hoop 4:00 Warped Band 9:30
Saturday May 30th Will Freed 1:30 Casper 5:30 Warped Band 9:30
Sunday May 31st Kyle Mikolojczyk 2:00 Casper 6:30 DJ Adubb 11:00
Thurs June 4th Tim Oliver 1:30 Pat Masalko 5:30 Fun Buckets 9:30
Friday June 5th Sully 1:30 Bobby McManus 5:30 The Delaneys 9:30
Saturday June 6th Nick Ammons 1:30 Casper 5:30 The Delaneys 9:30
Sunday June 7th AJ Knepper 2:00 Casper 6:30 DJ Adubb 11:00
Monday June 8th Todd Stephen 3:00 Cleveland Rock Bar 9:00

Roundhouse
Friday May 29th Sellouts 2:00 Cat 5 8:30
Saturday May 30th Sellouts 2:00 Cat 5 8:30
Sunday May 31st Letter Rip 2:00 Cat 5 Duo 8:30
Weds June 3rd Bob Gatewood 2:00 Badfoot 8:30
Thurs June 4th Bob Gatewood 2:00 Badfoot 8:30
Friday June 5th Letter Rip 2:00 End Rock 8:30
Saturday June 6th Mad Dog 2:00 End Rock 8:30
Sunday June 7th Michelle Trio 2:00 Michelle Trio 8:30
Monday June 8th Lonnie Stump 2:00 Ray Fogg Emcee Drag Show 8:00

Beer Barrel
Thurs May 28th Tobi Lee 6:00
Friday May 29th Kyle Smithers 2:00 Tobi Lee 6:00 Venyx 9:30
Saturday May 30th Kyle Smithers 2:00 Tobi Lee 6:00 Venyx 9:30
Sunday May 31st Kyle Smithers 3:00 Tobi Lee 7:00
Monday June 1st Easy Ian 6:00
Tuesday June 2nd Easy Ian 6:00
Weds June 3rd Tobi Lee 6:30
Thurs June 4th Guy Lucas 3:00 Tobi Lee 7:30
Friday June 5th Kyle Smithers 2:00 Tobi Lee 6:00 Steel Lily 9:30
Saturday June 6th Kyle Smithers 2:00 Tobi Lee 6:00 Steel Lily 9:30
Sunday June 7th Kyle Smithers 2:00 Tobi Lee 7:00
Monday June 8th Guy Lucas 3:00 Justin Marchand 6:30

Reel Bar
Friday May 29th Bob Gatewood 7:30
Saturday May 30th Bob Gatewood 7:30
Friday June 5th Bob Gatewood 7:30
Saturday June 6th Bob Gatewood 3:00 Ray Fogg 7:30

Fish Bowl
Thurs May 28th Frankie Harrison 7:00
Friday May 29th Lucas Guy 4:00 DJ Adubb 8:00
Saturday May 30th Frankie Harrison 1:00 DJ Tritt 7:00

Frostys
Friday May 29th Silent Disco 8:00
Saturday May 30th Pat Shepard 2:00 Silent Disco 8:00
Sunday May 31st Jack Surtman 2:00
Friday June 5th Silent Disco 8:00
Saturday June 6th Pat Shepard 2:00 Silent Disco 8:00
Sunday June 7th Jack Surtman 2:00

Boathouse
Friday May 29th Reese Daily 4:00 Radio Chaos 9:00
Saturday May 30th Sunset Duo 12:00 Reese Daily 4:00 Radio Chaos 9:00
Thurs June 4th Mark and Foxy 7:00
Friday June 5th Mark and Foxy 4:00 The 25s 9:00
Saturday June 6th Zig Daniels Duo 12:00 Mark and Foxy 4:00 The 25s 9:00
Sunday June 7th Chad Hoffman 7:00
Monday June 8th Chad Hoffman 7:00

Mojito Bay
Thurs May 28th Pat Masalko 7:00
Friday May 29th Pat Masalko 7:00
Saturday May 30th Pat Masalko 12:00 Sunset Duo 4:00
Sunday May 31st Willow Hill 2:00 Sunset Duo 8:00
Monday June 1st Willow Hill 8:00
Tuesday June 2nd Willow Hill 8:00
Weds June 3rd Evie Schaffer 8:00
Thurs June 4th Evie Schaffer 8:00
Friday June 5th Tim Oliver 4:00
Saturday June 6th Ira Morehart 12:00 Tim Oliver 4:00
Sunday June 7th Ira Morehart 2:00 Tim Oliver 8:00
Monday June 8th Tucker Munz 8:00

The Brewery
Friday May 29th Galen Martin 2:00
Saturday May 30th Lucas Guy 2:00
Saturday June 6th Galen Martin 2:00

They will also have Karaoke on certain weekend nights

The Keys
Friday May 29th The Berrys 2:00 and 6:00
Saturday May 30th The Berrys 2:00 and 6:00
Sunday May 31st The Berrys 1:00 and 5:00
Friday June 5th Dakota Higdon 2:00 and 6:00
Saturday June 6th Dakota Higdon 2:00 and 6:00
Sunday June 7th Dakota Higdon 1:00 and 5:00
Monday June 8th Tobi Lee 1:00 and 5:00

Topsey Turvey
Every Monday night Jam night 9:00

I really encourage everybody to see some of the great solo musicians on the island. You have Bob Gatewood, Tobi Lee, Casper, Kyle Smithers, John Solomon, Pat Shepard, Paul Franks, Ray Fogg and Mike Mad Dog Adams. These are just a few of the long-time island entertainers that put on a great show all summer. I have seen all of them play and really enjoy them all. I am going to do my best to stop in and see all of those that I have not mentioned as the year goes on. Many of the solos do not get paid a lot and they depend on tips and applause to feel appreciated. So make sure you check everybody out. I really think that most of them perform just because they want to see everybody have a good time.

05/27/2026

The weather this weekend on Put in Bay this weekend will be sunny and warm and Ashleys Island House is waiving the 2 night minimum for this weekend. There is also some great musicians playing this weekend also. And this is the last weekend that we have any rooms open till mid August on a weekend. So call us at 419-285-2844 for your reservation

05/21/2026

Thank you to everybody that reached out this week about the passing of my Mom. The texts and the comments on facebook really made me smile knowing that so many of you that met mom took the time to comment. And those that did not ever meet my mom you missed meeting a great lady.

So the beginning of the Summer season is here with Memorial Day weekend. This is always a special weekend to honor those Americans that lost their lives protecting our country. This Holiday started 158 years ago in 1868 after the Civil War when Americans decorated the graves of fallen soldiers with flowers. Please take a moment of silence this Monday at 3pm to think of the fallen soldiers and the families that they left behind.

This is an unusual summer season with Memorial Day falling on May 25th and Labor Day September 7th. That is the longest span that I can remember. But that just means that you have more time to visit Put in Bay this summer.

My thought for the week is personal. It is titled Procrastination. My goal every week is to do this post on Sunday night and send it to Put in Bay.com on Monday. I did have a tough week last week but that is not an excuse. So last night I put a list together of everything that I need to do today and number 1 on this list was to get this post done for everybody. I used to have a list every morning when I was in the work world. I would update it every day and cross off the list what I got done and what I did not get done would go to the top of the next days list. This practice served me real well in the work world. As of today I am starting to do it again. This will stop me from procrastinating on daily tasks that need to get done every day. I suggest everybody do what I am doing now. The satisfaction of seeing an empty dry erase board at the end of the day is awesome.

Food r***e to highlight this weekend is Frostys. Bob and Brad had lunch there this week and the size of the Summer Salad was huge and very good plus not that expensive for what you get. So something different instead of the usual. Frostys pizza is still a must have for return island visitors. Nothing better then seeing Pat Shepard on a Saturday afternoon with a frosted mug of beer and a Frostys Pizza. You might even see me there on a Saturday.

Now for the next 2 weeks of Music on the Island. Lots of awesome entertainers will be playing. Notice a new addition to the Music calender. We now have Put in Bay Brewery with live music. Make sure you check them out.

Mr Eds

Friday May 22nd Tom Altman 4:00 Ryan Mundy Band 9:30
Saturday May 23rd Ryan Mundy Acoustic 1:30 Casper 5:30 Ryan Mundy Band 9:30
Sunday May 24th Ronnie Szucs 1:30 Casper 5:30 Ryan Mundy Band 9:30
Monday May 25th Mike Barwolf 3:00 Fun Buckets 9:00
Thurs May 28th Recklass Highway Duo 8:00
Friday May 29th Hunter Hoop 4:00 Warped Band 9:30
Saturday May 30th Will Freed 1:30 Casper 5:30 Warped Band 9:30
Sunday May 31st Kyle Mikolojczyk 2:00 Casper 6:30 DJ Adubb 11:00

Roundhouse
Friday May 22nd Josh and Jordan Duo 2:00 Lauralea and Tripp Fabulous 9:30
Saturday May 23rd Mad Dog 2:00 Paul Franks 6:30 Lauralea and Tripp Fabulous 9:30
Sunday May 24th Mad Dog 2:00 Paul Franks 6:30 Lauralea and Tripp Fabulous 9:30
Monday May 25th Michelle trio 2:00 and 8:30
Wed May 27th AJ Lynn 2:00
Thurs May 28th AJ Lynn 8:30
Friday May 29th Sellouts 2:00 Cat 5 8:30
Saturday May 30th Sellouts 2:00 Cat 5 8:30
Sunday May 31st Letter Rip 2:00 Cat 5 Duo 8:30
Sunday May 31st Letter ip

Beer Barrel
Friday May 22nd Eazy Ian 2:00 Tobi Lee 6:00 Whoa Man 9:30
Saturday May 23rd Eazy Ian 2:00 Tobi Lee 6:00 Whoa Man 9:30
Sunday May 24th Kyle Smithers 2:00 Tobi Lee 6:00 Whoa Man 9:30
Monday May 25th Kyle Smithers 2:00 Tobi Lee 7:00
Thurs May 28th Tobi Lee 6:00
Friday May 29th Kyle Smithers 2:00 Tobi Lee 6:00 Venyx 9:30
Saturday May 30th Kyle Smithers 2:00 Tobi Lee 6:00 Venyx 9:30
Sunday May 31st Kyle Smithers 3:00 Tobi Lee 7:00

Reel Bar
Friday May 22nd The Monea Brothers 7:30
Saturday May 23rd The Monea Brothers 2:00 Ray Fogg 7:30
Sunday May 24th The Monea Brothers 2:00 Ray Fogg 7:30
Friday May 29th Bob Gatewood 7:30
Saturday May 30th Bob Gatewood 7:30

Fish Bowl
Friday May 22nd Pat Masalko 4:00 DJ Adubb 8:00
Saturday May 23rd Pat Masalko 1:00 DJ Coach T 8:00
Sunday May 24th Frankie Harrison 7:00
Monday May 25th Luke Rausch 1:00
Weds May 26th Karaoke 8:00
Thurs May 28th Frankie Harrison 7:00
Friday May 29th Lucas Guy 4:00 DJ Adubb 8:00
Saturday May 30th Frankie Harrison 1:00 DJ Tritt 7:00

Frostys
Friday May 22nd Silent Disco 8:00
Saturday May 23rd Rick Dewitt 2:00 Recklass Highway 8:00
Sunday May 24th Rick Dewitt 2:00 Recklass Highway 8:00
Monday May 25th Rick Dewitt 2:00
Friday May 29th Silent Disco 8:00
Saturday May 30th Pat Shepard 2:00 Silent Disco 8:00
Sunday May 31st Jack Surtman 2:00

Boathouse
Friday May 22nd Acoustic Mayhem 4:00 Velcro Pygmies 9:00
Saturday May 23rd Love is War 12:00 Acoustic Mayhem 4:00 Velcro Pygmies 9:00
Sunday May 24th Love is War 12:00 Velcro Pygmies 9:00
Monday May 25th Ronnie Szucs Duo 1:00
Friday May 29th Reese Daily 4:00 Radio Chaos 9:00
Saturday May 30th Sunset Duo 12:00 Reese Daily 4:00 Radio Chaos 9:00

Mojito Bay
Friday May 22nd Brad Moore 4:00
Saturday May 23rd Tony Salazar 12:00 Brad Moore 4:00
Sunday May 24th Tony Salazar 12:00 Brad Moore 4:00
Monday May 25th Tony Salazar 2:00
Thurs May 28th Pat Masalko 7:00
Friday May 29th Pat Masalko 7:00
Saturday May 30th Pat Masalko 12:00 Sunset Duo 4:00
Sunday May 31st Willow Hill 2:00 Sunset Duo 8:00

The Brewery
Friday May 22nd Mike Risner 1:00
Saturday May 23rd Ashley Boyce 2:00
Sunday May 24th Alex Dominsh 2:00
Friday May 29th Galen Martin 2:00
Saturday May 30th Lucas Guy 2:00

Have a great week everybody and please remember why we have Memorial Day

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05/13/2026

It looks like the weather is finally going to get nice. Great time for a trip to Put in Bay.
My thoughts this week will be a bit different than usual. It will be more personal. After 89 years my mom will no longer be there to call weekly to share my life with. It is something I never thought I would have to go through. I thought moms live forever. Well mine will forever live in my heart and thoughts. I am sure I am not the only one that has lost their mom. She called me on my birthday a few weeks ago and the last time I saw her was Thanksgiving. (She lived in Wyoming). When I saw her I felt that that would be the last time that I would see her. Unfortunately I was right. If your mom is still with you make sure you call her this week or if possible pay her a visit. Tell your mom a friend just lost their mom and that you are happy that you are still there for you. Thank you to the over 300 people that posted on my facebook post about me losing my mom. It brought a few tears to my eyes and some great memories.

I am going to share some signs that are hanging in Ashleys Island House that mom bought and hung on the wall. Also one that I got from my daughter that I need to share. I might have posted the one from my daughter before but it is so true today for me.

Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations.
There is always something to be Thankful for
This is my happy place

Mom passed on my Lauries birthday 2 days after Mothers day. So now every year on May 12th I will have 2 things to celebrate. Moms passing with the memories of her and the day my best friend was born. So your mom will always love you unconditionally no matter what but the partner that you choose will only do the same thing if you follow these rules.

Listen to your heart
Kiss each other goodnight
Say I Love You
Be thoughtful and generous
Be patient and kind
Hold hands and cuddle
Know when to say that you are sorry
Laugh together every day
Be willing to compromise
Never go to bed Angry
Be spontaneous and impulsive
Respect each other
Remember why you fell in love

Now Mom would tell me that David life goes on. Do not sulk and stop living. Continue to go out and live and enjoy your life. We will see each other again one day.

So lets get to the music this week. It is hard to believe that next weekend is Memorial weekend. Memorial weekend is early and Labor day is late so that makes for a long summer. WooHoo

Mr Eds
Friday May 15th Will Freed 4:00 Dumm Band 9:30
Saturday May 16th Dumm Acoustic 1:30 Casper 5:30 Dumm Band 9:30
Sunday May 17th Dumm Acoustic 1:30 Casper 5:30 Dumm Band 9:30
Thursday May 21st Casper 8:00
Friday May 22nd Tom Altman 4:00 Ryan Mundy Band 9:30
Saturday May 23rd Ryan Mundy Acoustic 1:30 Casper 5:30 Ryan Mundy Band 9:30
Sunday May 24th Ronnie Szucs 1:30 Casper 5:30 Ryan Mundy Band 9:30
Monday May 25th Mike Barwolf 3:00 Fun Buckets 9:00

Roundhouse
Thursday May 14th Distractions 8:30
Friday May 15th Distractions 2:30 Screaming Heathens 8:30
Saturday May 16th Bluff Canucks 2:00 Screaming Heathens 8:30
Sunday May 17th Bluff Canucks 2:00 Paul Franks 8:30
Wed May 20th Bob Gatewood 2:00
Thurs May 21st Josh and Jordan Duo 8:30
Friday May 22nd Josh and Jordan Duo 2:00 Lauralea and Tripp Fabulous 9:30
Saturday May 23rd Mad Dog 2:00 Paul Franks 6:30 Lauralea and Tripp Fabulous 9:30
Sunday May 24th Mad Dog 2:00 Paul Franks 6:30 Lauralea and Tripp Fabulous 9:30
Monday May 25th Michelle trio 2:00 and 8:30

Beer Barrel
Friday May 15th Kyle Smithers 2:00 Tobi Lee 6:00 The Zoomies 9:30
Saturday May 16th Kyle Smithers 2:00 Tobi Lee 6:00 The Zoomies 9:30
Sunday May 17th Kyle Smithers 3:00
Thurs May 21st Tobi Lee 6:00
Friday May 22nd Eazy Ian 2:00 Tobi Lee 6:00 Whoa Man 9:30
Saturday May 23rd Eazy Ian 2:00 Tobi Lee 6:00 Whoa Man 9:30
Sunday May 24th Kyle Smithers 2:00 Tobi Lee 6:00 Whoa Man 9:30
Monday May 25th Kyle Smithers 2:00 Tobi Lee 7:00

Reel Bar
Friday May 15th Bob Gatewood 7:30
Saturday May 16th Ray Fogg 7:30
Friday May 22nd The Monea Brothers 7:30
Saturday May 23rd The Monea Brothers 2:00 Ray Fogg 7:30
Sunday May 24th The Monea Brothers 2:00 Ray Fogg 7:30

Fish Bowl
Friday May 8th Pat Masalko 4:00 DJ Adubb 8:00
Saturday May 9th Pat Masalko 4:00 DJ Alphademik 8:00
Friday May 15th Lucas Guy 4:00 DJ Adubb 8:00
Saturday May 16th Shane Piasecki 4:00 DJ Tritt
Thur May 21st Pat Masalko 7:00
Friday May 22nd Pat Masalko 4:00 DJ Adubb 8:00
Saturday May 23rd Pat Masalko 1:00 DJ Coach T 8:00
Sunday May 24th Frankie Harrison 7:00
Monday May 25th Luke Rausch 1:00

Frostys
Saturday May 16th Pat Shepard 2:00 Shut up and dance a silent disco 8:00
Sunday May 17th Rick Dewitt 2:00

Boathouse
Friday May 16th John Salamon 8:00
Saturday May 17th Angelo Snyder 2:00 John Salamon 8:00
Friday May 22nd Acoustic Mayhem 4:00 Velcro Pygmies 9:00
Saturday May 23rd Love is War 12:00 Acoustic Mayhem 4:00 Velcro Pygmies 9:00

Mojito Bay
Friday May 15th The Monea Brothers 7:00
Saturday May 16th Sunset Duo 2:00 The Monea Brothers 7:00
Sunday May 17th Sunset Duo 2:00
Saturday May 23rd Tony Salazar 12:00 Brad Moore 4:00
Sunday May 24th Tony Salazar 12:00 Brad Moore 4:00
Monday May 25th Tony Salazar 2:00

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05/13/2026

Well heaven gained a new person today. My mom was 89 years old and lived a great life. She will be missed by many but for the 4 of us kids she will be missed the most by us. So many stories to tell and so many memories to smile about. She gave me life. When I needed to talk she would listen and usually not try to tell me what to do. But every so often she would offer suggestions. Sometimes she was right. LOL Even at 80 when I needed help to run Ashleys Island house mom was there to help. Ashleys House would not be as successful as it is without her help the first 4 years. I spent Thanksgiving with her this past year. Just me and mom. We had an awesome time and I felt when I got that last hug from her that it would be the last time I would see her. Now I know
how a lot of you felt when you lost your mom. I now understand the loss of your mom. It will be a tough few days for me but Mom would say just get over it and continue on.
She will always be with me in my thoughts.
Mom I will miss you.

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05/06/2026

Downtown Dave post for the week.

So the weather did not stop many of you from coming up to Put in Bay last weekend. The Spring fling had a good turnout and everybody had a great time. It is not too early to book for the fall ball in October. Where can you stay on the island and get free food and beer and live entertainment? The upcoming fall ball.

I have also been asked to do food reviews this year. I will not do reviews every week because we only have so many places to eat and a lot will depend on the feedback from my guests. Well I will personally do some but a majority of my reviews will be done by my guests. I will use their names but not full names but either the first or last only. So this weeks review is from Dave and Laurie from Dayton Ohio. They were here celebrating their 33rd wedding anniversary on Put in Bay. Their kids gave them a weekend here as a Christmas present. So I always ask where people eat and get their thoughts. I also tell them I will use their thoughts in my weekly post. So they went to the Boardwalk for the anniversary dinner. They comment on the great view and good service. The comment that the salmon was outstanding. They are already planning their next trip to the island.

My thoughts for the week.

I want to talk about election day. I vote every election no matter what is on the ballot. It is our privilege to live in a country where every person has a vote on how things are done. But I am frustrated with everybody on social media and even in general conversations do not vote. The turnout yesterday was horrible. I bet the majority of people that complain will never vote. Now I have always been involved on the island. I went to many council meetings and many safety meetings because I want to make sure my voice is heard. Well I am now part of the government being on the city council on Put in Bay. I know that I cannot change everything but I will do my best to do what is best for our island community. So please when the next election happens go out and participate. Plus support who is in office and if you do not like what that person is doing that either run yourself or help support somebody that has your views. Last political thought. Everybody in office should only be allowed in for 2 election cycles. That way the ideas remain fresh.

Now onto the things to make you think this week.

Individuality is important
You do not need to follow other successful people to be successful yourself. Individuality is the key factor to make sure that you are satisfied with your work and are happy in your life. Do not be afraid to be different, some of the best ideas were initially frowned upon many people. It takes courage and determination to stand out from the crowd and try something new. But also do not get frustrated if your ideas fail. Sometimes you learn more about things when you fail then if you succeed.

Be Patient
Success is made in a slow cooker, not a microwave. High performers understand that overnight success comes after years of hard work and preparation. Be patient with yourself, keep your eyes on the prize and focus on the process, the results will take care of themselves. This applies not just to your job but life in general. Relationships, friendships and even sports that you might participate in. Life is competitive every day. Those that prepare usually come out happy and on top.

Embrace feedback
The average person hates to be told that something they did was wrong. Even me. You will never be 100% right all of the time.But over the years I have learned to be a great listener. I might agree with somebody's thoughts right away but I will listen and think about what they said. Do not go through life with a thought that my way is the only choice. Every idea or thought can be improved and when somebody tells you something that improves your plan thank that person for showing you another path.

Everybody have a great week and I will see you on Put in Bay soon.

Watch for my weekly posts on putinbay.com

This is the next 2 weeks of music on the island

Mr Eds
Friday May 8th Flicker Fade 9:30
Saturday May 9th Flicker Fade 9:30
Sunday May 10th Casper 8:00
Friday May 15th Will Freed 4:00 Dumm Band 9:30
Saturday May 16th Dumm Acoustic 1:30 Casper 5:30 Dumm Band 9:30
Sunday May 17th Dumm Acoustic 1:30 Casper 5:30 Dumm Band 9:30

Roundhouse
Friday May 8th Moxie Blitz 8:30
Saturday May 9th Mad Dog 2:00 Moxie Blitz 8:30
Sunday May 10th Moxie Blitz Duo 2:00
Thursday May 14th Distractions 8:30
Friday May 15th Distractions 2:30 Screaming Heathens 8:30
Saturday May 16th Bluff Canucks 2:00 Screaming Heathens 8:30
Sunday May 17th Bluff Canucks 2:00 Paul Franks 8:30

Beer Barrel
Friday May 8th Eazy Ian 5:30 Venyx 9:00
Saturday May 9th Guy Lucas 2:00 Eazy Ian 5:30 Venyx 9:00
Friday May 15th Kyle Smithers 2:00 Tobi Lee 6:00 The Zoomies 9:30
Saturday May 16th Kyle Smithers 2:00 Tobi Lee 6:00 The Zoomies 9:30
Sunday May 17th Kyle Smithers 3:00

Reel Bar
Saturday May 9th Cory King 2:00
Friday May 15th Bob Gatewood 7:30
Saturday May 16th Ray Fogg 7:30

Fish Bowl
Friday May 8th Pat Masalko 4:00 DJ Adubb 8:00
Saturday May 9th Pat Masalko 4:00 DJ Alphademik 8:00
Friday May 15th Lucas Guy 4:00 DJ Adubb 8:00
Saturday May 16th Shane Piasecki 4:00 DJ Tritt

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