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DECEMBER 1999
Friday 12/3 Hard Rock Live...Universal Citywalk, United Way Benefit, Featuring Blue Meridian, Wellville, Jayla and The Amy Steinberg Band. All ages, $7, get FREE admission to Citywalk clubs after show with ticket stub. Show starts at 8pm
Friday 12/10 House of Blues...Downtown Disney Westside, Real Radio 104.1's Phillips Phile Toys For Tots benefit featuring Blue Meridian and Buck 32. Doors at 8pm. $7 All Ages.
Thursday 12/16 Sapphire Club...Blue Meridian, Subrosa (formerly "For Squirrels") & Pawn Rook Four. $6, 18 and up. Surprising drink specials!! Show starts promptly at 8:30pm. Do Not Miss This One!!
Friday 12/31 Barbarella...Blue Meridian NEW YEARS EVE PARTY. Don't think for a second that this will be a typical BM Show!! Blue Meridian will be joined onstage by a number of special guests and there will be performances by other bands and solo artists! Expect free imported beer in the courtyard at midninght, a balloon AVALANCHE, confetti cannons and more, more, more. 18 and up tickets $25, 21 and up tickets $20 in advance at Park Ave CDs, Stardust Video, & Sonic Boom. Buy em before it sells out. Call 407 895 BLUE for more information or hit www.barbarella.net.NOVEMBER 1999
Friday 11/12 Real Radio 104.1 Presents the First Annual Orlando Beer Festival at Universal CityWalk. Blue Meridian headlines the first night of entertainment on the outdoor Plaza Stage. Expect the band to perform around dusk. All Ages.
Saturday 11/20 Mix 105.1 10th Birthday Bash featuring Joseph Graye, Vonra and the Hard Rock Live house band. Blue Meridian performs around 3-4pm. Universal Studios CityWalk. All Ages Event. Listen to Mix105.1 for a live appearance by Blue Meridian in studio earlier in the week.
Saturday 11/20 Wills Lockhaven Pub featuring special guests TBA. $5 cover charge That's right, Wills is having live music again! Catch Blue Meridian there for the first time this year. Show starts at 10pm, 18 and up!
Saturday 11/27 CANCELLED House of Blues. XL106 night. All ages. Join the band along with Kid Cruz for a nite not to miss.
Saturday 11/27 Barbarella...Orange Ave, Downtown Orlando, For the New Years Eve Party Warm Up. Opening act TBA, but we think it might be Even Them or Squeezable Hugo. Its $5 to get in, 18 and up. First band at 11pm
OCTOBER 1999
Friday 10/1 Sapphire Supper Club...w/ special guests Mississippi. This is a CD release raincheck show of sorts. The typhoon that rolled through Orlando while on the 20th hurt our attendance a little.Show starts at 10:45pm, it's 18 and up and you don't have to go broke buying beer. Icehouse bottles are only $1 all night long. (407) 249-1419
Saturday 10/2 The Station...in Fern Park featuring Blue Meridian, Seven Sisters and newly relocated to Orlando, Ft Myers' Olive Carpet. Show starts at 10pm. If you've never been to this venue it's located at 140 fernwood blvd. fern park 32730 or call 834-9008 for more information.
Thursday 10/14 Hard Rock Live...Blue Meridian headlines with special guests Joseph Graye & JennyAnderson This show is ALL AGES and another opportunity for you to see the band absolutely free. Mail a self-addressed stamped envelope to BLUE MERIDIAN c/o "Tickets" PO Box 141552 Orlando, FL 32814-1552. Include number of tickets needed (up to 8). Send yours today, supplies are limited. This time remember to affix a stamp on the return envelope. Last time the response was great and we're trying to at least break even :-)Tuesday 10/19 House of Blues...Downtown Disney Westside. Micheal Rogers Band plays first followed by Blue Meridian. "Stroke 9" Headlines. This is a national band that had a song in the movie American Pie. Tickets are just $5! Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 9pm. Its all ages. We have some free tickets to give out. E-mail us at Raggedstar@aol.com with your full name and we'll write back and let you know if you made the cut.
Saturday 10/23 Lake Eola Ampitheatre...Blue Meridian performs a free afternoon show for the "Walk As One" Charity. The show and walkathon should begin late morning. For more details on the show or how you can help call 407- 481-8020
Saturday 10/23 Sapphire Supper Club...Mike Galaxy presents another label showcase. Come support your local faves as they demonstrate their wares for an anxious industry. Twelve of Orlando's finest will perform over the weekend at the club. Call the Sapphire for more info.
SEPTEMBER 1999
Thursday 9/9 Sapphire Supper Club...Axis' 2nd Rotation Compilation kick-off party. Featuring: Pawn Rook Four, Buck 32, Kow, MT Minds and Blue Meridian. Call the club for details on ages, showtimes and ticket prices (407) 249-1419
Monday 9/20 House of Blues...Downtown Disney Westside. "The Brave Angel Album Concert". Blue Meridian officially releases their 2nd album "Brave Angel". Listen to 104.1 FM for details and a chance to win free tickets or simply mail a self-addressed stamped envelope to BLUE MERIDIAN c/o "Tickets" PO Box 141552 Orlando, FL 32814-1552. Include number of tickets needed (up to 8). Send yours today, supplies are limited. Opening the show will be our friends in
"Cider". Also on the bill are Brevard County's "Buck32" ($1.32). These guys can be heard alongside "Sideways Silverjet" on 104.1 with their first release "The Socialists". Doors open at 7:30 PM. This is an all ages event.
AUGUST 1999
Monday 8/30 House of Blues... The "Living Room Jam". Candles, couches and short sets by some of Orlando's best talent. This show will include Amy Stienberg, Bing Futch, Dave Schwietzer, Donovan & Kevin from Blue Meridian and more. All ages, Free show.
JULY 1999
Thursday 7/10 Club LaVela...Addinson St. & Lee rd, Orlando with Forest Orange and First Degree. WJRR's native noize at the old Embassy.
Friday 7/9 Sapphire Supper Club...Orange Avenue, Downtown Orlando F L A. This will be Blue Meridian's first Orlando performance outside of the Jammys since 4/15 (been werkin' on the album, you see) The opening act is Princeton's Guff, expect the show to be quite a memorable performance.
Friday 7/16 House of Blues...Downtown Disney West Side, Lake Buena Vista, Blue Meridian's 15th performance at HOB with the only act that's played there even more times... VonRa! Doors open at 8:00pm, Show starts at 9:00 pm. $7 ticket, tickets available through Ticketmaster and the House of Blues Box Office.All Ages performance.
Wednesday 7/28 Barbarella...Downtown Orlando. Blue Meridian shares the stage with friends Cider and Shock Lizard. If you've been in touch with the local music scene for longer than 2 years you'll remember Shock Lizard. The band split awhile back. The singer, Jason "jake" Jacobs went to Los Angeles and formed another group. Guitarist Todd, played with Big Shirley for awhile, Bassist Pat has been with KOW and drummer John Teer is currently playing with Strobe 7. These guys are reuniting for one show only. 18 and up, $5 show starts at 9:30 pm
JUNE 1999
Friday 6/4 & Saturday 6/5 Mike's Place...Vero Beach Florida with opening act "Cider". 2 nights on the beach, 16 beers on tap, great food and awesome original rock n roll. Call MIke's @ 561-770-3755 for directions and additional information. Join us on the coast.
MAY 1999
Friday 5/14 on 740WNZ.. Mellissa Fox's program "Get a Life". Catch the band interview!
Saturday 5/15 Hard Rock Live...1999 Jammy Awards, Vonra, Coktail Honeys, Nature Kids and more performing at the ceremony. Blue Meridian (and special guests) headline the "After Party" Tickets are $14 for General Admission and $18 VIP. Contact the Hard Rock Box Office at 407-351 ROCK for more info or call Ticketmaster. It's an all ages event. Come celebrate the celebrating of Florida's Finest unsigned bands.APRIL 1999
Saturday 4/3 The Hard Rock Live...Universal City Walk, Orlando, FL Blue Meridian headlines the world's largest Hard Rock along with 2K Superstar and Choke. Doors open at 7pm, show begins at 8pm. Look for Blue Meridian to take the stage around 10 o'clock. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster and the Hard Rock Live Box office and are only $6. Come support the band as they showcase their talents for an interested music industry.
Wednesday 4/7 House of Blues...Downtown Disney, a benefit for the Muscular Dystrophy Association featuring, 11 Red Apples, The Dave Rankin Band, Vaughn Rhea and Donovan Lyman of Blue Meridian along with Glenn Davis performed 5 tunes including "Jimmy Blue" - Del Amitri, "Hanky Panky" - Tommy James, "Boots or Hearts" - Tragically Hip, "Fall On Me" - R.E.M. & "Sideways Silver Jet" - Blue Meridian of course :-)
Tuesday 4/13 Blue Meridian returns to Phat Planet Studio to begin work on the new album with producer Mark Mason.
Thursday 4/15 Sapphire Supper club... (moved from April 30th, sorry for any inconvenience) Orange Ave, Downtown Orlando Florida, 18 and Up... $5 There's an early Punk show and then Blue Meridian goes on around 10:30. Expect one of those long and interesting shows filled with all kinds of unexpected entertainment. This show will take place after 3 days of recording in the studio. Remind the guys they only get one take.
MARCH 1999
Wednesday 3/17 Sapphire Supper Club...Downtown Orlando for the 2nd annual St.Patty's Day concert with "Darling". Blue Meridian goes on promptly at 10pm. The show is 18 and up. Don't forget to wear green (or blue). $5 admission
Thursday 3/18 House of Blues...Downtown Disney Westside for the 1st annual day after St. Patrick's Day concert with "The Joseph Graye Band" (formerly above "Average Joe"). This is an all ages performance. Doors swing wide at 8pm sharp and Blue Meridian takes the stage exactly one hour later. $5 ticket.Saturday 3/20 Afternoon (3pm) Adventure Land Water Park... in Daytona Beach. Spring Break is in full swing. Come out and watch the band from the wave pool. Wear your t-backs. It's a special SHE100.3 event. Regular admission to the park is $17. By mentioning WSHE you get $3 off at the gate. Directions from Orlando... I-4 East to I-95 North, take the first Exit (rt 92) to the beach. Left on AIA. The park is about 3 blocks down.
Saturday 3/20 Night (11pm) back at the Sapphire Supper Club...$5 cover charge. $1 off all draft beer and Martinis, $3 well drinks. We love the Sapphire and so do you.FEBURARY 1999
Saturday 2/13 Barbarella...Orange Avenue, Downtown Orlando. Blue Meridian's 2nd annual Valentines gig cuz It's all about the love baby! The show is 18 and up and the cover charge is only $5. Opening act To be announced.
JANURARY 1999
Thursday 1/7 House of Blues...with VONRA. back in the Blue House with the "Shine" guys for the 4th time. We're getting to be like David Bowie and Mott the Hoople already. Tickets are just five bucks and are available through Ticketmaster or the House of Blues box office (934-blue) It's an all ages party.
Wednesday 1/13 Sapphire Supper Club...with National touring act "Jump Little Children" and the Kingpins. Come help celebrate Donovan's B-day! Tickets are 5 dollars at the door. Eighteen and up. Blue Meridian goes on around 11:30. Don't miss this great bill.
Friday 1/29 Wills on Mills...with opening act Cider and from Gainesville, The Pawn Rook Four. Cover is only $3 leaving you plenty of left over cash for air hockey and exotic brews. Oh and Will promised to have our CD in his mighty fine Juke by then, but that night you get to hear the tunes live.