JANUARY 2003
Central Station Bar Saturday, January 4, 2003
Acoustic/Electric. Never a cover 21 and up. Corner
of Central and Magnolia Downtown Orlando. 10:30 pm till close.
Dantes Music Hall Saturday, January 11, 2003 ::::Cancelled:::: Dant'es has closed their doors.
Last January 11, Donovan Lyman played a 3 hour
show with some of his Blue Meridian bandmates and other friends in celebration of his
birthday. It was an unforgettable evening filled with random and unexpected songs spanning
the artists' entire career. Many that had never been played publically in 5 years or more.
Some had never seen the stage before. Notbale show moments included a couple of fans that
actually sang LEAD vocal on some of the songs, Donovan doing a great job with the music
and spontaneous wit fueld by birthday shots of Crown Royal and the night ended with more
than 20 fans gathered onstage sharing in background vocal duties on the ever popular
"Helly". If you're a fan of Donovan and Blue Meridian, this will be a "do
not miss" performance. Come see the award winning songwriter doing what he does best.
This year we do it again. Hopefully better. Special guests Emily Stine and
others TBA. All Ages. $5. Dantes is located on the corner of Kaley and S. Orange Ave in
Orlando FL.
FEBRUARY 2003
House of Blues Friday, February 7, 2003
Blue Meridian at the House of Blues for the firs
time since New Years Eve 2002. On the bill are "Turnpike" 8:30, "The
Curve" 9:30,
"Loyal Frisbee" 10:30 and "Blue Meridian" 11:30. Free
tickets are available by emailing MyMinerva2002@aol.com
State your name, mailing address
and number of tickets you can effectively use and we will mail them to you free of charge.
Looking forward to seeing you at the show.
Back Booth Saturday, February 15, 2003
Donovan solo and electric. Performing a wide range
of original material from late favorites to older songs never previously performed on
stage. Opening for touring legends "Black47" to discover more about this
interesting band, visit them at www.black47.com .
Show begins at 11:00pm. Tickets are $10 and available at the door. Persons 18 and up
welcome. Back booth is on 37 W Pine St in downtown Orlando.
Central Station Bar Saturday, February 22, 2003
Expect either a full band or 3 piece version show.
It's absolutely free for persons 21 and up. Females 18-20 are welcome $4 cover.
Expect 2 lenghty sets beginning just before 11pm. Good chance to get
requests played. Central Station is on the corner of Magnolia and Central in downtown
Orlando
MARCH 2003
Hard Rock Live, Orlando, FL Saturday, March 1, 2003
Blue Meridian return to the Hard Rock once again.
Opening the show is Hillside followed by Ambitions End and Plain Jane Automobile. Blue
Meridian take the stage around 11pm. This is another free show. Pick up tickets at the 2
local Park Avenue Locations the week of show (where the new album Minerva is sold) or send
an email to MyMinerva2002@aol.com
Include your full name, address and number of tickets you need and we'll
mail them to you. These shows are all ages! Doors at 8, concert at 8:30.
Central Station Bar, Orlando, FL Friday, March 7, 2003 **Just
Added**
Blue Meridians final show before heading to the
West Coast. 11pm to 2am. Expect some special guests and surprises. FREE for people over
21. $4 for females 18-20. Corner of Central & Magnolia.
The Derby, Los Angeles, CA Wednesday, March 12, 2003
Blue Meridian at the world famous Derby, where key
scenes from the movie "Swingers" were shot. Located just below the Greek Theatre
and the Griffith Park Observatory where key scenes from the motion picture "Rebel
Without a Cause" were shot. That's one cool thing about LA, everything looks so
familiar. 4500 Los Feliz Blvd 323-663-8979
21 and up $8.00, 8pm with "Pretty Sneaky Sis" (visit them at www.prettysneakysis.com ) and Zoo Story.
The Cat Club, Los Angeles, CA
Friday, March 14, 2003
The Cat club is located on the Sunset Strip in LA,
directly accross from the Viper Room. Slim Jim Phantom, drummer for the Stray Cats owns
the joint and tends bar a few nights a week. This has been rated as a top LA venue for
live rock n roll. 8911 Sunset Blvd. Hollywood CA
310-657-0888, $8, 21 and up, Midnight.
Patrick O'Sheas, San Fransisco, CA Saturday, March 15, 2003
Irish Pub, just off the San Fransisco University
campus. Note: all California shows are strictly 21 and up. 3848 Geary Blvd. (near 3rd ave)
415.752.3148 "Great food, strong drinks, and live music since
1975. Located near the University of San Francisco, Pat O'Shea's Mad Hatter has seen
artists such as Chris Isaac, Boz Scaggs, The Tubes, Fleetwood Mac, John Lee Hooker, Ted
Nugent, and many many others rock under its roof." (Blue Meridian 8pm) (Brian
Cline Band 10pm)
Check the website for more.. www.patosheas.com
Hard Rock Cafe, San Fransisco, CA Sunday, March 16, 2003
The recently improved 'Frisco Hard Rock is one of
the worlds most heralded Cafes. It sits right on San Fransisco bay with an amazing view of
both Alcatraz & The Golden Gate Bridge. OPening act Brian Cline Band. Blue Meridian
headlines. Pier 39, Bldg. Q-1, Beach Street & Embarcadero San Francisco, CA
415.433.7625
http://www.hardrock.com/locations/cafes/Cafes.aspx?Lc=SANF
ROJOS, Lake Tahoe, CA Tuesday, March 18, 2003
ROJOS, South Lake Tahoe, ages 21+ Door: $3 Hwy.50
& San Francisco,
S. Lake Tahoe, CA 530.541.4960 "Step out of your weary body from skiing and
snowboarding all day and into your partying shoes in
this staple of South Lake Tahoe's Music scene. Rojo's is known for their live music, fine
foods, spirits, and dancing, and it is just a few blocks down from the California-Nevada
State Line!"
Time: 9pm
F&A's, Palo Alto, CA Wednesday, March 19, 2003
With Brian Cline & Joel Lackovich, 9pm, $5...
412 Emerson Street Palo Alto, CA 650.326.7138
www.fannyalexander.com/
"Just minutes from Stanford University, Fanny & Alexander is
restaurant and bar by day. Once the sun sets, F&A's, as the locals refer to it, turns
into one of the hottest downtown spots for live music and entertainment in Palo
Alto."
King King, Los Angeles, CA Thursday, March 20, 2003
A Nightclub and entertainment complex that is set up for
"live performance." 21 and up.
6555 Hollywood Blvd. 323-960-5765 www.kingkinghollywood.com.
8pm
Wills Pub Saturday,
March 22, 2003
Blue Meridian returns to Orlando. With national
touring act, The Clarks & Amy Steinberg. 18 and up.
$5, 10pm. Wills is just south of Princeton on Mills Ave, Orlando.
War Is Over, John Lennon Tribute Wednesday, March 26, 2003
Hosted by Joseph Martins at club 3-9 on Orange Ave
in Orlando. Featuring J-Sun, Suzzane Turner, Soul Brother Jim, Donovan from Blue Meridian
and many more. $5, 21 and up 11pm
Central Station Bar Monday, March 31, 2003
Donovan hosts an acoustic concert. 1 time only.
Scheduled guests so far include Steve Krone, Serina Jung, Melissa Crispo. With more to be
added. No cover. 21 and up. Corner of Central & Magnolia in downtown Orlando. 10pm
sharp.
Tabu, Monday, April 14, 2003 "CANCELLED"
You read right. BM @ Tabu. For Lou's 1st annual
birthday bash. The incredible "Sunny" also on the bill.
$3 gets all persons 18 and up into the concert. If you're not a big booty music fan,
then maybe you've never been inside.
Nows your chance.
Real Rock 101.1 Wednesday,
April 16, 2003 **Just Added**
Members of Blue Meridian LIVE in the studio. Check
back here for times and more details.
Kashmir @ Slingapours, Wednesday, April 16, 2003
Lately Kashmir Wednesdays has been professionally
recorded and aired in it's entirety on Real Rock 101.1, Sunday nights at 10pm. It's hosted
by Dan Stone and called "Stripped Down". Come out for the concert and the
taping. If you have not been, the atmosphere is amazing. Candles, drapes and great
bands at their best. Opening the evening is the talented Emily Stine and her band. On this
night she releases her debut album, "The Center Unfolds". The album was Produced
by Blue Meridian frontman, Donovan Lyman. This is 21 and up. $5
House of Blues w/ STEVE
WINWOOD Tuesday,
April 29, 2003 ***CANCELLED***
Doors open at 7pm, Blue Meridian plays
a 40 minute acoustic set at 8pm, The legendary Steve Winwood takes the stage
at 9pm. Steve Winwood began his career in his teens in the late 1960's in the
"Spencer Davis Group". Everyone has heard his famous vocal on the
R&B track "Give Me Some Lovin'". In the 70's he formed
"Traffic" and he spent most of the 80's at the top of the charts as
a solo act. All ages concert. Tickets $32.50 in advance, $38.00 day of show.
The House of Blues is located in Downtown Disney Westside, Lake Buena Vista
Florida.
MAY 2003
Central Station Bar,
ACOUSTIC INVITATIONAL Monday, Cinco De Mayo, 2003
21 and up are welcome for FREE.
Central is located at the corner of Central and Magnolia, Downtown Orlando.
The club has invited Donovan back to host another Invitational. This time
around guests feature Amy Steinberg, ex Blue Meridian member Gene Samero from
The Diligents, Phillips Phile 2003 SLAMFEST winner Trevor Fraser, Jessy &
Melissa Rae, Tod Cavernas, Steve Krone & more!
10-pm till 2-am. NO COVER CHARGE!
Central Station
Bar Thursday,
May 15 2003
21 and up are welcome for FREE.
Central is located at the corner of Central and Magnolia, Downtown Orlando.
The evening begins at 9:30 with a performance by Michele Lane and Chuck
Culbertson, followed by "Army of Me", a full electric touring band
from the DC area http://www.armyofmeonline.com/
. Closing out the evening at 11:30 will be a 3
piece incarnation of Blue Meridian, kicking out some of the older tunes
not heard live in some time. This one shouldn't be missed.
Wills
Pub Friday,
May 16 2003
MCA recording artist "Born Into
Kaos" opens the show at 10pm, followed by Blue Meridian and Four Years
Past. 18 and up, $5 at the door. Wills is located on Mills Ave, just South of
Princeton. Stop in for one of the best selections of beer in central Florida.
Oh, and great live music. Come see Justin Oneill fill in for Dean on bass
while he's out on medical leave.
JUNE 2003
DONOVAN's
3rd INVITATIONAL Wednesday,
June 4, 2003
So far 2 invitational's in
the can and batting 1000. This one will also be very special. If you're among
the local music fans fortunate enough to have seen some old school Orlando
acts perform at JJ Whispers "Resurrection" back in the day, then you
may very well remember "Alter Ego" & "Shock Lizard".
Members of these bands will reunite for one night only to kick out some old
school jams. Also look for performances of early Bughead songs by singer
Nathan. Of course Donovan and other members of Blue Meridian will be on hand
to kick out some very early "pre-Guardrail" jams. Central Station
Bar, 21 and up free. 10pm
BINGO? Tuesday
June 17, 2003
One Eye'd Jacks, Downtown
Orlando. This thing is usually hosted by local game show host "Joseph
Martens", but on this ONE NIGHT ONLY, Donovan will be filling in. Expect
to see Donovan in very rare comedic form.
This is your chance to win cool prizes from Fairvilla Megastore, CASH and
maybe even see some naked people. 10pm, FREE for persons 21 and up. If you
think you'd like to attend and have any questions about the night, email MyMinerva2002@aol.com
The Social,
Child of War Benefit Concert Saturday
June 21, 2003
The Charity: The show
will be benefiting War Child, a charity organization that works to improve
the living conditions of children all over the world who have been affected by
war. More information can be found at www.warchild.com.
The show will feature Blue Meridian (on at 11:30pm) . Precious & Supersonic. 18 and up.
Ticket price $5
Donovan the Destroyer
vs. Joseph the Mangler Martens Wednesday
June 25, 2003
If you recall the Dante's
solo shows, this will be the closest to that since they closed their doors
just after new years eve. Donovan & Joseph Martens face off and share a
bill at Central Station. Expect over an hour from each performer. 12 rounds! 1
song from each singer per round. This is your
chance to hear your favorite BM song done live, solo, acoustic and
embarrasingly intimate. The setlist will be constructed soley from your
suggestions. Email MyMinerva2002@aol.com
and request a song you haven't heard live in some time. The evening will be
set up like a bout. Expect a ringmaster emcee in a frilly tux calling the
rounds, possibly a cute girl brandishing a bikini and round signs, a bell..
the whole deal. By the end of the night a winner will emerge. The bell rings,
the fool sings. It's a BOUT time!!!!......21 and up or all ages
with decent fake ID.
Free admission.
Just Added!
Red Velvet Sessions,
Hard Rock Hotel Thursday
June 26, 2003
6:30
- 8:30 PM (More Music & Happy Hour 8:30 – 9:30 PM)
Velvet
Sessions is a “special invite only” rock n roll cocktail party held in the
hotel’s Velvet Bar and lobby lounge the last Thursday of every month. Each
"Session" showcases a different type of beverage theme for members
to sip, shoot or guzzle along with fabulous food to devour and great live
music from Orlando’s and the nation’s best rock bands. Since it’s debut
in January 2002, Velvet Sessions has become a major hit with the elbow-rubbing
crowd of Orlando.
Price
for this event is $20.00 per person. All parking is included in the price.
Email – VS2K3@loews.com - mention that
you saw this on the Blue Meridian mailer
Ph. Number – 407 503 2402
CANCELLED! sorry
O-Rock 105.9 Event
Saturday
June 28, 2003
15 bands including Cider,
the Supervillans and more! Starts at 3pm just outside of Adobe Gillas at
Pointe Orlando. Blue Meridian to perform sometime after nightfall.
The show is free and all ages. Visit www.orock1059.com
for more details.
JULY 2003
LIVE AT THE
CHERRY ST. THEATRE Saturday,
July 12, 2003
Blue Meridian is hosting a
very special "Evening With" at the Cherry St. Theatre in Winter
Park. This intimate theatre setting (just over 100 reserved seats surrounding
the stage on 3 sides), will be the setting for what's bound to be a very
unique evening. All fans of the band and music should do their best to attend.
The concert will be filmed for television. This is an all ages concert. Begins
promptly at 8pm. Expect 2, one hour sets. Tickets must be reserved in advance.
Email Myminerva2002@aol.com to
reserve yours today. Tickets are $10 and are very limited. Act now.
SLINGAPOURS Thursday,
July 17, 2003
Amy Steinberg turns 30 and
invites many of her musician friends out to join in the celebration. Watch
Donovan from Blue Meridian along with the wonderful "Milka" and
more. Donovan takes the stage at 11:30pm, expect to hear some of his latest
music. Wall street plaza, Downtown Orlando, 10:30pm, 21 and up, $5.00
SEPTEMBER 2003
Donovan @
Wills Pub Thursday,
Sept 25, 2003
Early show. Starting with Steve Krone (of Cluj & Rocketfish) at 9pm.
Donovan takes the stage at 9:40pm and will play just over an hour of mostly
unheard material from the upcoming 5th album. The evening will close with Amy
Steinberg just after 11pm. $5, 18 and up. Wills is near the corner of Mills and
Princeton, Orlando FL.
OCTOBER 2003
GUINEVERE'S Coffee
House & Gallery
Friday,
Oct 17, 2003
Donovan playing solo
acoustic in a coffee house for the first time since Yab Yum was in business.
It's located on the corner of Magnolia and Pine street in Downtown Orlando,
FL. 9pm $3, Amy Stienberg follows. Come get your free Hard Rock Live
Tickets.
Hard Rock
Live, Orlando Saturday,
Oct 25, 2003
Blue Meridian, full band,
electric, back in the big room. Other acts include Black Star Morning,
Photocell and Open. BM has asked to play 3rd. the BM set should begin
promptly at 10:30pm. Don't miss a minute of it. Free tickets for 21 and up are available by emailing Raggedstar@aol.com,
tickets will get persons 15 to 20 $3 off regular admission. Don't delay.
request your tickets today.
Central Station Bar Friday,
Oct 31, 2003
Happy Halloween. BM returns
to Central Station to rock and frighten! Join Donovan, Dean and Manny. If
you're heading downtown anyhow, stop in for a drink. NO COVER CHARGE for 21
and up. Lead guitarist Manny Rivera opens the
show at 10:30 with 40 minutes of music from his side project
"MANGIZI". It's free, 21
and up. If you're looking for something to do on Halloween.. this may be
it. Central Station is located on the corner of Central and Magnolia in
downtown Orlando.
NOVEMBER 2003
One Eyed Jax -
MAXIMUM BINGO/Concert
Tuesday,
Nov 11, 2003
Your chance to win money,
hot prizes from fairvilla adult megastore, belly laugh and see naked people.
Donovan hosts for the 3rd time. For those of you disinterested in playing
bingo, you'll be dissapointed to find out that someone forgot the bingo cards
and Donovan and Kenny Beaumont performed onstage for the better part of 2 hours
for free. 10pm and FREE to those 21 and up. Orange
avenue near Central Ave. Downtown Orlando FL
DECEMBER 2003
The Farewell
Concert - House of Blues,
Lake Buena Vista
Saturday Dec
20, 2003
It had to happen, This is
Blue Meridian's last show. Expect over 1 hour of live favorites and special
guests. The evening will begin with longtime friends CIDER" followed by
"Some Other Life". Tickets for this once in a
lifetime event will be absolutely FREE to anyone who writes Raggedstar@aol.com
with name, address and # of tickets requested. (FREE tickets
are for 21 and up. Persons under 21 will get $2 off the five dollar
admission.) Please visit
the NEWS page for more information of the closing of this chapter. Thanks for
your support.
Christmas Concert and Donovan
SendOff!
Thursday Dec
25, 2003
Come join Donovan and
friends at Central Station Bar in downtown Orlando. Expect awesome holiday
drink specials. Lots of spontaneous fun on and off stage. This is generally a
very laid back atmosphere. Hell, if you wanna hop onstage with Donovan and
sing your favorite BM tune.. you can do that. It's just that kinda night. FREE
for those of you over 21. Fun starts at 10pm. Central Station is on the corner
of Central and Magnolia in Downtown Orlando FL. Come send Donovan off with a
huge bang!