About Blue Cadillac Band
Our Story
Since the mid-1980s, Blue Cadillac has been a staple of Northeast Ohio's live music scene, performing throughout the Cleveland, Akron, Canton, and surrounding communities.
Over the years, the band has developed a loyal following by blending instrumental jazz, blues, r&b, swing, soft rock classics, and funk into a unique and entertaining musical experience.
Blue Cadillac has shared stages with nationally recognized performers including Frankie Avalon, Bobby Vinton, Todd Rundgren, and other notable entertainers, while also performing at a wide variety of festivals, clubs, wineries, restaurants, private events, and community venues.
What sets Blue Cadillac apart is their commitment to musicianship, carefully crafted arrangements, and a sound that offers audiences something refreshingly different.
MEET THE BAND
Ed Perdian Lead Guitar & Lead Vocals
As the band's only original member, Ed has been the driving force behind Blue Cadillac since it's inception. His guitar work, vocals, and dedication to musical excellence have helped shape the band's signature sound for nearly four decades.
Curt Strawder Bass Guitar & Backing Vocals
Curt provides the solid foundation and groove that supports Blue Cadillacs dynamic performances while contributing rich backing vocals.
Chip Judd Drums, Lead & Backing Vocals
Chips versatile drumming style and vocal contributions at energy, rhythm, and personality to every performance.
David Ciuceuch Alto Saxophone, Guitar, Flute, Lead & Backing Vocals
The newest member of Blue Cadillac, David brings additional depth and versatility through his mastery of saxophone, flute, guitar, and vocals helping expand the band's already distinctive sound.
Blue Cadillac Band, Cleveland-Akron-Canton Areas in Ohio
Photo Courtesy of Nancy Palcisko
Photo Courtesy of Nancy Palcisko
Top left is Curt Strawder playing Bass and back up vocals, top right is Brandyn Metzko playing Flute and vocals, bottom left is Chip Judd on Drums and lead vocals and Bottom right is Ed Perdian on Rhythm lead guitar and lead vocals.
Blue Cadillac Is Continuing
Lots of changes has occurred with Blue Cadillac over the past few years since as happens with many other musical groups. With sadness, Blue Cadillac lost musicians that left. For a short awhile it was uncertain what will be for Blue Cadillac's future. But with the determination of the remaining members to continue Blue Cadillac's legacy, other musicians have joined. It's been a slow process, but with the time available due to restrictions placed on music venues, Blue Cadillac is once more coming together wth the same and new style of eclectic mix of songs and better arrangements and looking forward to being out there again performing and entertaining audiences.