The band
Nearly four decades of live music
Blue Cadillac Band formed in Northeast Ohio with a simple goal: play the songs people want to hear, played well. The line-up settled at four, and the band began building a reputation in Cleveland, Akron and Canton clubs, weddings and private events.
The set grew the way a working band's does — jazz and swing for cocktail hour, blues and R&B when the floor starts to fill, soft rock and classic hits for singalongs, and funk when the room wants to move. One continuous set, shaped to the night.
Today, nearly four decades later, Blue Cadillac Band still plays the same rooms and still treats a Tuesday house like it's sold out.
The road so far
- 1987
Four players start Blue Cadillac Band in Northeast Ohio, mixing jazz standards with blues and R&B for local clubs and private events.
- 1995
Regular residencies in Cleveland, Akron and Canton shape a set that can move from cocktail swing to dance-floor funk in one night.
- 2008
The band becomes a staple for weddings, festivals and corporate events across the region, adding soft rock and classic hits to the repertoire.
- 2025
Nearly four decades in, Blue Cadillac Band still plays the same rooms — and still treats a Tuesday house like it's sold out.
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 Band since its inception. His guitar work, vocals and dedication to musical excellence have shaped 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 Cadillac Band's dynamic performances, while contributing rich backing vocals.
Chip Judd
Drums, lead & backing vocals
Chip's versatile drumming style and vocal contributions add energy, rhythm and personality to every performance.
David Ciucevich
Alto saxophone, guitar, flute, lead & backing vocals
The newest member of Blue Cadillac Band, David brings additional depth and versatility through his mastery of saxophone, flute, guitar and vocals, helping expand the band's already distinctive sound.
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