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DECEMBER 1998
Thursday 12/10 The World Famous Sapphire Supper Club... w/ opening act Denizens.
Wednesday 12/16 The U-Rock Inn...Altamonte Springs, Florida w/ Shimmer. $3 @ the door. Blue Meridian goes on early for you 9-5ers. The guys take the stage at 9:40pm. present a receipt for Blue Meridian's CD from the Altamonte Springs Best Buy and get free admission. This is the bands first gig in Altamonte since Cappucinos in the Winter of 1995. Boy, those were the days.
Thursday 12/17 House of Blues...Downtown Disney Westside. This is a Free show. No Cover, no taxes, no bogus tickets. Free baby, yeah. Come see the "blue" boys headline again with supporting and opening acts "Pulling Birds" & "Choke".
Saturday 12/19 Bohemia...Featuring...Red Hot Kitty, Kow, So Fluid, Tarantulas, Blue Flame Combo, Cider and of course....Blue Meridian . XL106.7's Baby DJ fund, to buy toys for needy children, Food, Drinks, Fun Outdoor street festival ...New England Ave, betwen Pennsylvania and Virgina 12-8pm... Free show.... Blue Meridian takes the stage at 5:30 (dusk baby)
Sunday 12/20 Sapphire Supper Club...Back at the Sapphire for the Sentinel Santa benefit concert starting at 7 p.m. Blue Meridian to do an acoustic based performance. Also appearing on stage that night: Vonra, Average Joe, Cider and Steve Burry (My Friend Steve). Open to the public. Suggested donation is $10, but give whatever you can to help the kids.Wednesday 12/23 Sapphire Supper Club...Davie Rockers Acoustic Showcase featuring several of Orlando's favorite singer/songwriters doing acoustic sets, including Blue Meridian's Donovan.
Friday 12/25 Blue Meridian would like to wish all of our friends, fans and families a very merry Christmas. Don't miss the 2nd annual Immaculate Contraption @ the Sapphire.NOVEMBER 1998
Friday 11/6 The Roadhouse... Orange Park, FL, w/ opening act "Cider". First time playing the Jacksonville area. E-mail the band at "Raggedstar@aol.com" for directions and information
Saturday 11/7 Happy Days... Deland, FL, w/ opening act "Cider" (are we on tour already?) First time in Deland in front of a Stetson audience. Come help the guys out.
Saturday 11/14 Barbarella... Downtown Orlando, FL, with special guest "Darling" (first time playing together since St. Pattys Day @ Sappphire). The weather should be cooling down somewhat, come check out the "cool" patio performance. Cover charge $5Thursday 11/19 Wills Pub... Orlando Florida. Performing with "Mad Chow Chow". These guys (and girl) are incredible! Blue Meridian goes on around 10:15. This is also the 4th anniversary of Blue Meridian's first gig EVER (11/19/94 Scruffy Murphy's, Light up Orlando) Come help us celebrate.
Friday 11/20 Orlando Sentinal Interactive.... This is different. Normally we never play as early as 8:45 PM. This performance goes over starting at 8:45 AM (and the morning after our Wills celebration, this should be interesting). The performance is to kick off the Sentinals online Calander section.
Thursday 11/26 Blue Meridian would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Saturday 11/28 The State Theatre... St. Pete, FL with House of Dreams and The Push Stars (both touring signed acts) Come and Work off that Turkey in the Mosh Pit.OCTOBER 1998
Monday 10/5 Sapphire Supper Club... Orange Avenue, Downtown Orlando with "Cider" & "The Moment". Another label showcase....blueMERIDIAN headlines. look for the guys to take the stage around 11:30pm
Wednesday 10/7 The State Theatre... in St. Petersburg, Fl with WIND UP recording artists "Eleven Fingers". The night is sponsored by Tampa's 98rock. Expect a teriffic turnout.Thursday 10/15 House of Blues... Downtown Disney This is Blue Meridian's debut at HOB as a headlining act. Look for "Seven Sisters" to take the stage around 8pm, "Average Joe" around 9pm and Blue Meridian at 10pm (ladies, bring an extra bra for tossing). Thank you for its "support".
Saturday 10/17 Wills Pub... with opening acts "Cider" and "Shimmer". Also, Dave Rhea (Vonra) and Ben Tapia (Shimmer) will be joining Donovan and Kevin on-stage for an "Original Blue Meridian Line-up reunion (Old Meridian) It's our first time at Wills this year. I think we missed the beer selection and the great hospitality.
Thursday 10/29 Rollins College... with "Cider". This Rollins event is a B.Y.O.B. occasion. They're setting up a "beer garden" on the lawn, or something. It's an outdoor stage and it's hosted by Nikki Knight from WXXL. Show starts at 9pm.
SEPTEMBER 1998
Saturday 9/12 Sapphire Supper Club... Another label showcase. Come on down to Orange Ave and support your favorite unsigned band.
Sunday 9/20 Barbarella... Downtown Orlando with Dave Wakeling of the "English Beat". Very hot, very humid and yet.. cool. THanks to John Gardner for his hospitality.
Friday 9/25 House of Blues... Downtown Disney West side. It's HOB's 1 year Anniversary and they've invited blueMERIDIAN & VONRA. Look for the balcony to be covered with media types and the floor to be covered with Orlando's greatest music fans. This night should be a friggin' blast.
Wednesday 9/30 The State Theatre... **CANCELLED** Tampa w/ FOAM. Tampa's 98Rock will broadcast... and blueMERIDIAN will rock.
AUGUST 1998
Saturday 8/1 Barbarella...w/ opening act Lucky 13...expect a hot and sweaty outdoor performance. Tickets $5
Sunday 8/16 Scruffy Murphys Parking Lot... for "stubop-a-loser". It's a benefit concert for Stuart, a local bag-piper that lost 4 fingers on his right hand in a horrible accident in mid July. Stuart performed at a memorable blueMERIDIAN party at our oversized rehearsal space on OBT about 3 summers ago. blueMERIDIAN as well as Vonra will be fronting this bill along with 2 or 3 last minutes TBA's. The event should begin early to mid afternoon, stayed tuned for ticket prices.
Tuesday 8/18 House of Blues... Downtown Disney's West Side It's a WJRR sponsored battle of the bands featuring Average Joe, Digginlillies, M.T. Minds, Real Cool Traders, blueMERIDIAN and more. Stay tuned for details.Saturday 8/29 House of Blues... with local greats, KOW & Vonra. Blue Meridians newly re-mastered CD will be on sale for the first time that night. Look for huge dynamics on the stage and on the disc.
JULY 1998
Saturday 7/11 Go Lounge...Wall St. Plaza, Downtown, Orlando w/ opening act "Eyes Wide Open" $3 ticket, 21 & up only
Thursday 7/16 Sapphire Supper Club...blueMERIDIAN's long awaited CD release party with Tampa's "Harry Dash". This will be a showcase event (at least 2 record lables will be present to witness the festivities). blueMERIDIAN's Cd's will be on sale for a mere $10. We urge you to come on down and lend your support. Tickets $5, 18 & up
JUNE 1998
Monday 6/22 House of Blues...Downtown Disney West Side, w/ Vonra and Gumwrapper Curb for another "Local Music Showcase". Recently signed to Universal/Cherry, this will be Gumwrapper
Curbs only Summer Performace. In the Fall they begin their tour. Don't miss this rare rock n' roll performace with these 3 great bands. Tickets $7, All Ages show.MAY 1998
Tuesday 5/2 Barbarella...opening act is Ode To The Abbey...another night out @ Orlando's finest outdoor venue. Expect a late and sweaty show..Free admission before 11pm (look for the dude handing out passes on the corner)
Saturday 5/16 upstairs at The Crow Bar...Court St. Downtown (between Orange & Magnolia, just off of Central. blueMERIDIAN acoustic! unplugged! storytelling! This is your chance to finally understand the lyrics! It's an early show (9:00-10:30pm) Expect a few special guests. Come downtown early that Saturday!
Thursday 5/28 101.1FM WJRR...Joining Sideshow Dan live in the studio for "Native Noise". The natives have been restless for this one. Catch the words and music at 10:15pm. Call in and offer your support... thanks.
Friday 5/29 Sapphire Supper Club...Orange Ave, Downtown Orlando This Friday night gig will help Orlando kick off the Memorial Day weekend in a sweaty rock n' roll fashion! $5
Show starts at 11:00pmAPRIL 1998
Saturday 4/4 The Go Lounge,Wall Street Plaza, Downtown Orlando...w/opening act.blueMERIDIAN w/ special guests "Pawn Rook Four" & from Gainesville Florida, "Noah's Red Tattoo" (haven't played with those guys in over 2 years) $5 cover. Schlitz blue collar beer at the back bar.. yum <burp>
Wednesday 4/8 Sapphire Supper Club, Downtown Orlando...blueMERIDIAN w/
Jacksonville's "Haven". $5 cover. Come catch BM @ one of Orlando's finest rock
venues.
Wednesday 4/15 House of Blues, Lake Buena Vista...w/ Real Cool Traders and "B Roth". If you haven't seen these guys at the "House" you've missed a high energy,
explosive performance.
Thursday 4/16 Icon, Downtown Orlando...blueMERIDIAN and M.T. Minds & Throcket Luther. Check out this night for the finest in Orlando rock n' roll. WJRR Broadcasts live! Join Sideshow Dan for "Native Noise".Wednesday 4/22 House of Blues, Back at the "HOUSE" Lake Buena Vista w/ Polygram recording artist "Tonic" ("If You Could Only See The Way She Loves Me, Open Up Your Eyes"). This will be a "not to miss" night of Exciting Rock n' Roll. Tickets Available at ticketmaster of the House of Blues Box (934-BLUE) $15
Show starts at 9:30pmSunday 4/26 Barbarella, corner of Washington & Orange, Downtown O-town...blueMERIDIAN w/ Dale Bozio (seen her Hustler layout?) & Missing Persons. ("walking in L.A., Destination Unknown) Join us for a little "then & now" rock n' roll... $10
MARCH 1998
Saturday 3/7 The Cheyene Salloon Church Street Station...blueMERIDIAN joins Big Shirely, Average Joe, Plush and more for WOMX (MIX105's) Tornado Relief benefit for the American Red Cross Performances begin at 1pm and last till 6pm. It's an all ages show.
Sunday 3/8 Sapphire Supper Club (Orange Avenue Downtown Orlando)..."Central Florida Music Showcase" w/ Vonra and Gumwrapper Curb an exciting night of original Orlando pop rock n' roll, not to be missed. Tickets $5 at the door. Show starts promptly at 9:30pm for more information call the Sapphire @ 407-246-1419
Saturday 3/14 Sapphire Supper Club...WJRR is hosting a St. Patricks Day Post Parade concert featuring blueMERIDIAN & Darling. call WJRR or the Sapphire for more information.
Show starts at 4pm
Sunday 3/22 Seminole Community College...there will be another Tornado Relief concert featuring blueMERIDIAN, CLUJ, Vonra and a dozen other acts. It's an all day/evening event with $1 beer! check back here for a contact and phone number if you are in need of further information.Friday 3/27 The Langford, Winter Park...blueMERIDIAN w/ BugHead, The
Tarantulas, Precious and more.JANURARY 1998
Saturday 1/10 Sir Williams Loch Haven Pub (Wills on Mills)...blueMERIDIAN w/ many special guests. This will be a night not too miss. It's Donovan's birthday!! Excellent beer specials all night...