Well, here we are, getting ready to play our last show of 2026.
Hard to believe another year has gone by.
Seems like we were just loading the gear for our first show back in February, and now we're getting ready to do it one more time before calling it a year.
We've had a pretty good run this year. Some great shows, a few new places, plenty of familiar faces and a whole bunch of laughs along the way.
But before we pack things away for December, we've got one more stop to make.
Friday, November 13, at the Barley Mow on Merivale Road in Ottawa. We're on at 8 PM!
And we'd really love to see some of our Ottawa friends and family.
It's Been a Pretty Good Year!
Looking back, 2026 has been a busy one for Cadillac Rumble.
We've travelled around Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec, playing everything from neighbourhood pubs and outdoor concerts to car shows, festivals and private parties.
We've had some great nights at familiar places like the Keystorm in Brockville, Goldwyn's in Kemptville, the Homestead Pub in Embrun and, of course, the Barley Mow in Ottawa.
We've also had the chance to play a few new stages and meet some wonderful people along the way.
One of the most memorable moments was playing the Keystorm's final night in October. That place had become something of a home bar for us over the last couple of years, and it was pretty special to be part of its farewell.
We've also been having a lot of fun changing things up a little with our music.
Rockabilly and early rock 'n' roll are still very much part of who we are, but we've been mixing in more classic country, honky tonk, roots rock, and some familiar classic-rock favourites.
It's been fun seeing how people respond when we move from Johnny Cash or Dwight Yoakam into the Stray Cats, CCR or ZZ Top.
We're still just three guys with an upright bass, guitar and drums, playing the music we love.
And judging by the smiles, dancing and occasional requests, it seems like you folks have been enjoying it too!
Ottawa Friends and Family, Let's Get Together!
Now, before we call it a year, we'd love to get some of our Ottawa friends and family together for one more Friday night.
Some of you have been out to see us a few times this year. Others we haven't had a chance to catch up with in quite a while.
And a few of you probably keep saying, "We've got to get out and see you guys sometime!"
Well, here's your chance!
We're heading back to the Barley Mow on Merivale Road this Friday, November 13, and we'll be playing from 8 PM.
Come out for dinner, have a drink, catch up with some friends and stick around for a little rock 'n' roll.
Nothing fancy. Just a good Friday night with some good people and some great music.
We'd love to see you.
A Big Thank You for 2026
Before we wrap things up, I also want to thank everyone who's been part of our year.
To the pub owners, managers, booking folks, and staff who keep inviting us back and looking after us, we really appreciate it.
To the people who booked us for private parties, car shows and community events, thanks for giving us the opportunity to bring Cadillac Rumble along for the ride.
And to everyone who came out to a show, bought some merchandise, shared one of our posts, told a friend about the band, or simply stopped by to say hello, thank you.
Those little things mean a lot to us.
Bogdan, David and I genuinely enjoy getting out there and playing together, but it's the people we meet and the friendships we make along the way that really make it worthwhile.
One More Friday Night!
So, here's where we'll be for our final booked show of 2026:
Friday, November 13, 2026
Barley Mow, Merivale Road
Ottawa, Ontario
Music starts at 8:00 PM
After Friday, we'll take a break through December, spend time with family and friends, and get ready to do it all again in 2027.
We've got a few things we'd like to work on over the winter, including some new music and plans for next year's shows. More on that down the road.
But first, we've still got one more night of rock 'n' roll ahead of us.
Ottawa, let's get together, have a few laughs and finish off 2026 with a good one!
Until next time, keep rockin', keep rollin', and we'll see you somewhere down the road.
Scott
Cadillac Rumble
www.CadillacRumble.com