DECEMBER 2000
The Blow Hole, Gainesville - Thursday, 12-7-00
Blue Meridian and Gainesville transplants Slack
Season team up again. This time on their turf. This show was resheduled from Sept. 19
due to the Miami show. Spread the word. Blue Meridian returns to
Gainesville!
The Sapphire Club - Friday, 12-8-00
Blue Meridian releases their 3rd studio album
"Bleeding on the Guardrail". J-Sun & Plain Jane Auto open the show. Tickets
are available at the door for $6 & $8. 18 and up. Entertainment begins at 10:20pm. Be
one of the first to pick up a copy of the new record. First 100 discs are not only
listenable, but collectable. Thanks.
Back Booth - Friday, 12-22-00
In response to an overwhelming number of requests
for a holiday-time performance...Donovan and Kevin are playing all night long. No opening
act. Just Donovan and Kevin and the music of Blue Meridian... until the last request is
met. $7. 21 and up. The Back Booth is located in the plaza at the corner of University and
Alafaya, across from UCF. next to the movie theatre. Show starts at 10:30pm.
NEW YEARS EVE - Sunday, 12-31-00 CANCELLED :-(
Blue Meridian welcomes the new year with our good
friends in CIDER on the terrace at HARD ROCK LIVE. Don't make other plans!!
Details coming very soon!!
NOVEMBER 2000
Wills Lockhaven Pub
(fundraiser) -
Thursday - Nov 9 - 00
We're giving away a skydiving excursion, dinners
to great restaraunts, piercings and more. We're performing an acoustic set to raise money
for our third rock video. Live shots from the video wil be filmed locally on a sound stage
in late November.
Everyone who makes it to the Wills gig gets an invite to the shooting and afterparty.
The 3rd video will appear on our 4th album this Spring. We will also be showing our
first 2 videos at Wills on the big screen for those of you who have missed them.
Acoustic songs to be performed this night will include many tracks from our December 2000
release "Bleeding on the Guardrail". Many of these tracks haven't been performed
onstage for over 4 years. Admission is $6. Opening the show JOSEPH MARTENS,
AMY STEINBERG, PLAIN JANE AUTOMOBILE, MICHELE LANE. Show begins at 8:30pm sharp. Eighteen
& up.
Beerfest! Citywalk PLaza Stage
- Sunday - Nov
12-00
We did this last year and it was a total blast.
This year entertainment includes Bughead, then Blue Meridian, then Joseph
Graye... then Jeff & Bubba from the
Monsters of The Midday (I wonder if they'll sing "beer, beer, beer") heh, heh.
Entertainment will be from 2-6pm. BM hits the stage at 3:00pm. Go to www.orlandobeerfestival.com for more
details.
Afternoon performance, all ages.
Sapphire Club - Wed Nov 29-00
Kevin and Donovan do a short acoustic set between
Sir Michael Mcranney and J-sun & the congregation. Tickets are $5 and the show begins
at 10pm sharp.
OCTOBER 2000
Fall Showcase - Florida Theatre, Gainesville - Friday, 10-6-00
This is the fest that was known as the Alachua
Harvest Fest for years. On the night we play expect sets
from Harry Dash, MT Minds, Sam Rivers and others. I don't think we've everplayed G-ville
before. Lots of Gators have been waiting for this one. Us too.
233 West Universtiy Ave Gville 32601---352 375 7361 venue
Orange County Historical Musuem Grand Opening Festival
- Saturday,
10-7-00
Blue Meridian performs on the main stage around
4pm. Other acts include Seven Mary Three, Edwin Mcain, Kevn Kinney,
My Friend Steve,Vonra, Dynaride, & Hindu Cowboys Rocktober indeed.
$15 admission. All ages.
Tickets available through Ticketmaster. It's
an all day event. Don't miss a minute!
Power Studios, Miami - Thursday, 10-19-00
Blue Meridian heads down south to perform for
ASCAP & Heineken. They're putting one of our songs on a Heineken cd sampler for
National distribution. If you're in South Florida spread the word. Blue Meridian is
coming. Address: 3701 NE 2nd Ave., Miami, FL. Doors open at 7:30 pm and show starts at
8:00 pm.
Bongo's Ocean Grill, Cocoa Beach - Friday & Saturday 10-27 & 10-28
THIS SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELLED
SEPTEMBER 2000
Sapphire Club - Friday, 9-1-00
Blue Meridian and Vonra team up again after almost
an entire year. Entertainment begins at 10:45 PM. As of now, the show is 21 and up with a
$10 ticket at the door. Look for over an hour of music from each band. The Sapphire
is located at 54 N. Orange Avenue in downtown Orlando.
Dantes - Friday, 9-1-00
Donovan goes acoustic for the 2nd "Daddy
Likes Acoustic Mayhem". After the Sapphre show Donovan will head over to Dantes and
take the stage around 1am. These shows are to benefit local charities. This month it's the
"Center For independent Living in Winter Park". Admisson is a donation.
Don't forget, voting for the Orlando Music Awards begins on September 7th.
Go to www.orlandoweekly.com for more
information. Blue Meridian is nominated for "Best Rock Band" as well as
"Album of the Year".
Sapphire Club - Friday, 9-8--00
Country Western tribute show featuring Joseph
Martens and the Hindu Cowboys, Amy Steinberg, Choke, Blue Meridian and more. Come watch
Donovan and Kenny (from Cider) belt out some old Everly Brothers songs :-)
Lost & Found - Saturday 9-30-00
Blue Meridian's gonna put on an acoustic set and a
rock set. The evening starts off with stand up comedy. This is gonna be a special evening.
They made it worth our while to hit Longwood again... and I think you're gonna like it.
18 and Up.. discount tickets available in advance. Stay tuned for details.
Regatta De Drunk! - Dante's
- Saturday 9-30-00
Police Tribute! Donovan opens the show at 10pm and
then hauls ass up to Longwood to play @ Lost & Found (and there was nothing to do on
Friday night. Go figure! 18 and up... and $3 shouldn't "Sting".
AUGUST 2000
Midtown Tavern - ATLANTIS
FESTIVAL WARM UP SHOW
Saturday, 8-5-00
17-92 Just North of Fairbanks Ave (formerly
Sadie's Tavern). Blue Meridian take the stage early (around 10pm) After the show
we're all heading over to Sapphire to check out our friends in "Cider" (we're
done by 11:15, they start around 12:00) We finna be some globetrotter rock n roll hootchie
cootchie mo fo's. Cover charge is $5. 21 and up only.
Hard Rock Cafe, Atlanta
Thursday 8-10-00
Blue Meridian performs at the
"ATLANTIS MUSIC FESTIVAL" for the recording industry. If you're in the area, or
can be... be sure to stop in at the cafe and lend your valuable support. Just
like the SXSW festival back in the spring, this is an excellent honor and opportunity.
August 17th & 18th, Blue Meridian returns to the studio with Mark Mason to lay down 4 new tracks for their 3rd independent release. Selected tracks will most likely include "Juggernaught", "Blockbuster Blue" & "So Sexy Avalon"
Ernie Ball Outdoor Stage, Best Buy
Parking lot Hwy 50 Monday, 8-21-00
Four bands, all ages, free show.
Show scheduled to commence at 5pm. Other bands to be announced. Ouch.
Moved to Midtown, moved to Wills...
JULY 2000
Barbarella
Tuesday 7-4-2000
Happy Independence day. Raggedstar
(a Blue Meridian cover band) opens for Cider, Bring Back Joel & Fool Proof Plan. A
benefit for Rabid Dog pictures. The shows under "Raggedstar" we're booked to
break in the new line-up. None of these shows were promoted in advance.
Sapphire Club Saturday 7/8-2000
The band officially goes
back to their Blue Colors and drops Raggedstar. The band is back at the Sapphire again for
another wild weekend of original and inspired Rock n Roll. Only this time it's gonna be
quite different. It's the dawning of a new and highly evolved era. Guitarist Greig David
and Bassist Adam Sentz have officially joined the line-up and we've got some new material
for you! Slack Season from Gainesville opens the show. It's 6 and $8. Eighteen and up.
Show starts at 10:30pm. Wear all blue or be pinched. Do not miss this milestone!
Legendary Station Friday, 7-14-00
The Florida Music Festival. 10 or 12 of Florida's best bands including Cider, The Kill, Wellville, Flo
& more. Performances begin around 7pm. Expect Blue Meridan to take the stage around
8:30 or 9pm. This is a whole lot of entertainment for a low cover charge. Come out and
support us as we play for the record guys. I'm told the show is 18 and up. I hope I'm not
mistaken.
Lost and Found Friday, 7-28-00
This joint is located on 17-92 in Longwood. We
played there a long time ago whe it was called the "Cave Bar". This is a
"Trackspotting 2000" party. Trackspotting is a CD that comes out annually and
features all the best Central Florida bands. The new compilation features the Blue
Meridian song "Month of Sundays". Everyone that shows up gets a FREE copy of the
disc (a 14 dollar value for a $5 cover charge) and a Blue Meridian song not currently
available on any album.
JUNE 2000
Blue Meridian Bus
Friday, 6-16-00
On Friday June
16th, the full line up of Blue Meridian take their show down the coast to Vero Beach to
play with Buck 32. The gig is at a joint called Bombay Louies. We urge you
to join us for this rare opportunity at nearby out-of-town fun. GET ON THE BUS. The Blue
Meridian Bus will take up to 50 fans (and a couple kegs of beer) down to
Vero and return you safe and soundly to your car after the show. Why go downtown that
night and drop $5 on parking, $1 to the homeless guy on the corner, $5 for admission and
$4+ per drink when you can get a roundtrip bus ride, free beer on the bus, free admission
to the club and 50 CENT drafts during the show for only $20 a head. Come party with fellow
Blue Meridian fans ON THE BUS. Seats will fill up quickly. RSVP and reserve your seat ASAP
(e-mail raggedstar@aol.com or leave a message @
407 895 BLUE).
Pointe Orlando Each Saturday in June
The Saturday Night Acoustic gigs
at Adobe Gillas have been a great deal of fun and very well received by The
Blue Meridian regulars. Were else can you hear old BM tunes that haven't been publically
performed for 3 or more years, alongside the odd Beatles or even Billy Bragg cover
tune? . So far we've seen Donovan and Kevin play some spirited and unexpected sets
in a rare acousitc and perty atmosphere. It's free and all ages. The music begins
just after 10pm. If you're a fan of the music, you don't want to miss this unique
opportunity to see it this raw and scaled down.
Kit Kat Club Sunday, 6-25-00
The first of
the"Raggedstar" gigs. A benefit for the local indie film "Butterfly
Wings". Also on the bill Amy Stienberg Band.
Full Sail Live
Thursday, 6-29-00
The "Raggedstar" warm up
shows continue.
Dante's Friday, 6-30-00
The 3rd of 4 Raggedstar gigs,
opening for Throckett Luther
MAY 2000
House of Blues Saturday, 5-27-2000
Blue Meridian opens for Veruca Salt. It's an all ages event. Tickets are
just $12. Contact Ticketmaster or the House of Blues Box Office and secure your tix now.
Veruca Salt is promoting a new album that
critics are raving about. For more on the band go to www.verucasalt.com.
For additional info call (407) 934-BLUE or (407) 895-BLUE
Barbaella
Friday, 5/26-2000
First time back in the courtyard since our famous New Years Eve blowout.
This is a JAM Magazine event featuring "Throcket Luther" & a band
from up North called "Rev 7". Tickets are just $5 at the door.
Call Barbarella to be sure, but I think ladies might be....free? Show starts at 10pm.
expect Blue Meridian to come on strong after midnight.
Pointe Orlando Saturday, 5-20-2000
The Saturday Night Acoustic gigs at Adobe Gillas have been extended into the
later part of May. So far we've seen Donovan and Kevin along with a couple of unexpected
guests perform Blue Meridian songs both new and old alongside some interesting cover
tunes. It's free and all ages. The music begins just after 10pm.
Sapphire Club Saturday, 5-13-2000
Blue Meridian returns to the SAPPHIRE Club for
their only full band performance in the lovely month of May (thank you for the rain) The
support role fr the evening willbe in the capable hands of "Brett Williams", the
voice behind "Mighty Joe Plum". It's also rumored that kicking off the night at
9:30pm will be some Japanese guy named "Kareoke". Bizarre, eh. Kinda like a
slip-n-slide or moped ride. Get tanked early and get up there! The show costs $6 for 21
and up and $8 for persons 18-20. Get there early... the room fills fast
APRIL 2000
Pointe Orlando
4/1 - 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29Donovan, Kevin and guests jam acoustically inside Adobe Gilla's each Saturday in April. The show begins around 10:30 pm each night. Expect to hear songs from outside of the Blue Meridian catalog as well as some older ones, not appearing on any album. No cover charge.
Stetson University Spring Fling 4-8-2000
Blue Meridian performs at 4pm on an outdoor stage at Rinker Field in Deland, on the Stetson University campus. They're caling it the "Spring Fling". Rinker Field is at 421 Woodland Blvd. Deland, FL As far as we can tell the show is an all ages freebee
House of Blues Living Room Jam 4-12-2000
Donovan & Kevin do it acoustic again. Expect short sets from some of our best friends on the local scene. Duke from "Plain Jane Auto", Kenny from "Cider", Walt Stahll from Longwood and more.
It's a free, all ages show. 9pm.
Elvis Costello Tribute Concert 4-19-2000
Featuring Blue Meridian, Slack Season (from g-ville), Roger Docking, Buck32 (from Melbourne), Gasgano (formerly the "Digginlillies") and members of Cider. The show is at Dante's on South Orange Ave. near Kaley. It's only $3 to get in, 18 and up. Fair warning.. the show is on a Wednesday night beginning at 10pm. Blue Meridian takes the stage last at 12:45am. All "nine-to-fivers" are encouraged to take naps that evening.
MARCH 2000
HARD Rock CAFE
3-9 - 3-11Thursday March 9 through Saturday March 11th...visit the Hard Rock Cafe in Universal Studio's Citywalk to catch members of Blue Meridian performing acousitc versions of their popular songs.
Admission is free. It's all ages. Shows begin at 10pm each night.
City Of Casselberry - Rock Around the Block 3-11-2000
7:30 am, after 2 nights at Hard Rock. It's a 5k road race. We won't be running, but we'll sweat plenty. Triplet Lake Drive Casselberry, All ages, free show.
House Of Blues 3-13-2000
Virginwool & Mark Brian of Hootie and the Blowfish. Blue Meridian opens the show at 9pm. All ages $8.00
Iron Cactus - South By Southwest Conference, Austin, TX 3-18-2000
At 12:30 am Saturday the 18th (actually Sunday, right?) Blue Meridian performs in Texas for the first time. If you're in the area, please stop in and lend your support.
Sapphire Club 3-31
Friday March 31st Blue Meridian returns to the
Sapphire along with special guests: Plain Jane Automoblie. Sam Adams bottles only $2.75
all night long. Look for Jim Cook in the mosh pit. Show is 18 up. $6 gets you in. Party
begins at 10:30pm.
congrats to Mr. Thomas on
his recent victory at the Grammys.
FEBURARY 2000
Saturday 2/5 Sapphire Club...54
N. Orange Avenue, Downtown Orlando, FL (407) 246-1419 Saturday, February 5th, 2000. With
opening act Roger Docking. Show is only $5 for 21 & Up and $7 for 18-20.
Blue Meridian will be showcasing for some important out-of-town guests. Be sure to wear
your colors and practice your cheers.
Tuesday 2/15 & Wednesday 2/16 Universal CityWalk, Margaritaville...Parking after 6pm is free now so don't let that stop ya. On Tuesday the 15th of February, Blue Meridian will perform three 45 minute sets begining around 10pm. The next night (Wed. the 16th) we're doing 2 sets beginning around 11pm. Both shows are all ages. We've never been to the club. We're assuming it's free to get in. Blue Meridians next local show won't be until mid to late March. Join us if you can at Citywalk!
Friday 2/25 City Hall PLaza...6th Annual Street Painting Festival...Blue Meridian headlines the first night of the festival. Expect the guys to take the outdoor stage around 8pm. It's free, it's all ages, it's early. Kicking off the night will be our friends in "Cider", followed by "Umoja". The street party begins at 6pm. Expect street paiting artists, food and everything else you'd expect from a festival celebrating its 6th year.