BIOS

Ed Perdian, playing lead rhythm guitar and singing the lead vocals, has had a lifelong commitment to music from a very early age.  Being one of the original members of Blue Cadillac, he's kept the music alive for Blue Cadillac for 30+ years, and during that time span, he and Blue Cadillac performed with top musicians as well as Blue Cadillac being the opening act for celebrities in music.  As the Spokesman & Front Man for Blue Cadillac, the enthusiasm and leadership he brings to the group, shows his commitment to not only Blue Cadillac, but to music as well. 

 Curt plays the Bass guitar and  lends his 

wonderful  voice to back up vocals.

“My love for playing music started when I was a kid. The family has always been in music one way or another. My dad played guitar for church and was in a Gospel group while the rest of the family was in the choir.

​I started playing guitar my early teen years. Like a lot of teens a couple of friends, Greg Constellanos ( Drums ) and Mark Hill ( Bass ) got together and started a Band playing the popular R&B and Funk music. We were joined by 2 horn players in High School,  Be Be  Cardosa  And  Rhonda Smith with our highlight being playing for a local Jr High School dance. It was a fun time and wish there had been pictures taken of us and the event. 

 Massillon Washington School was more sports minded. Some Basketball, but more Track and Football. Went on to college to Wake Forest Univ. A football injury sidelined me for the season. A college buddy asked me to join his band since he lost his Bass Player and started playing with them. This is when I became more diversified in the music genres. ( Rock & Country ) We entered into the school’s band contest and won. After that we played a couple more school events and other area local college events.

​Came back home and started working and coaching football and track for a number of years before getting into another band just for fun with a couple of friends. I’ve been in a number of bands playing off and on

( mainly Classic Rock ) for the last 25 + years playing at local bars , backyards, campground, local fundraisers and also HOF events. 

My regret is not learning to read sheet music or being trained in music theories. However my original career goal was not with music. I did well with learning music by ear. Now that music has become a much more important role in my life , I continue to hone that skill.  

​I really enjoy playing with the “ Blue Cadillac Band “  It covers a lot of Genres styles Blues, Jazz, R&B, Classic Rock with a twist. A good group of guys and  hoping the music we perform is enjoyable for our audiences.

A few of my favorite artists are  Earth, Wind & Fire,  Cameo, Stanley Clarke, and many more. Too numerous to list.”  Currently, I am also playing bass for a Motown/R& B group , Starlite for awhile now.

To add... Curt brings a solid 

Bass sound to Blue Cadillac that's in sync with the drums, as well as his experience in R&B, Motown,  Blues and Classic Rock. His love of the music he plays shows through. 

I started playing drums at an early age, in school orchestra and band.

After, hearing a recording of "Birth Of The Beat" by legendary drummer, Sandy Nelson, I was truly inspired. I bought a drum set and the game was on.

The first professional group I was in was "The Ice Band" with Tom Kent, Jerry Blaha and Danny Mead. We played regularly throughout N.E. Ohio in the late 60's.

The second band was "The Ghost Band" with Roger Flickenger and Danny Goulder. This band, a power trio, was a Hendrix cover band,

Marshal stacks, double bass drums and lots of noise.

After years of sedation and family life my musical interests changed to jazz and that led me to a meeting with Ed Perdian and "The Blue Cadillac Band" 

Brian Woods is an African-American pianist, vocalist, producer, songwriter,

actor, and author. Brian's musical roots are based out of the gospel church in Akron, Ohio where he has performed for most of his life, but his musical accolades expand far beyond that. Serving as a radio DJ for 88.9 "The Edge,, he began to broaden his musical tastes. In college, he also ran security for the national entertainment acts

that were brought in. It was there that

Brian saw his future.

@BWoods

Over the years, Ed Michaels has established himself as a strong voice in the field of music education and saxophone performance.  He is well known for his leadership in directing the annual Lakeland Community College Jazz Festival; directing

 Lakeland’s all-star high school jazz ensemble - Jazz Impact; and most recently serving as interim director of Lakeland’s Civic Jazz Orchestra.    

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​Mr. Michaels earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Music Education from Duquesne University, in his native Pittsburgh, PA; and a Master of Music Degree from Northwestern University, in Evanston, IL., where he studied saxophone with the legendary Dr. Fred Hemke.  Ed studied improvisation with Phil Rizzo, a clinician for the Stan Kenton Jazz Orchestra.

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​As a tenor saxophonist, Ed is often heard performing with the top musicians of Northeast Ohio, among them, some of his former students.  He has recorded a CD as leader, entitled Going Beyond on the Nice Jazz Label. 

The list of musicians with whom Ed has performed include Phil Woods; Donald Byrd; Pacquito

 D’Rivera; Bobby Sanabria; and Clarence Cleamons.  His quartet has played extended

engagements at the Century Room of Cleveland’s prestigious Ritz-Carlton Hotel, the

 Grille Room of downtown Cleveland’s Embassy Suites Hotel, Cleveland’s Fat Fish Blue,

 and Club Isabella. 

Whatever the venue, Ed feels a strong commitment to promoting jazz and American music; and this can especially be seen in Ed’s love for both teaching and playing.