Blue Meridian Performed in Miami For ASCAP & Heineken's Ampt Series.

ASCAP's Tanya Diaz (far left), Rodriguez and
Lioutikoff with Blue Meridian.

For the full story on the "Ampt" series visit:
www.ascap.com/playback/2001/february/ampt.html



February Issue of Playback
feauring Blue Meridian

The following is an article from the New York Post
singing the praises of the AMPT compilation album.
Blue Meridian is not mentioned, but dammnit...
"Starlite" is track 12!

YOU DON'T KNOW FROM THESE... SO WHY NOT?
Tuesday,January 2,2001

By DAN AQUILANTE
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ALTHOUGH the best of last year's music scene was highlighted by veteran performers such as Neil Young, U2, Eric Clapton and BB King - among others - New Year's week is the perfect time to take a look and listen to a few green artists who are about to take a shot at the big time in 2001. Here are some promising new faces.

VARIOUS ARTISTS: "ASCAP Presents Heineken's Ampt Music Series"
(ASCAP Music)
4 Stars

If there was a single disc for a sneak peek at the hottest up-and-comers for the next 12 months, there's no better starting point than this sampler from the American songwriters' society, ASCAP.

The collection features 17 bands - all unknowns - from Boston, Chicago, Miami, Seattle and Austin. While there are no complaints about content (nearly every act featured here is top-notch) it would have been nice if a couple of New York's outfits were represented.

Among the compilation's best: Austin singer/songwriter George Devore's "Wait," a piece of power pop reminiscent of Dave Matthews' snappy sound; Chicago's Frisbie, who offer jangly guitars and very pretty three-part harmonies; and Brain Rakes' "Ordinary Day," a inspired song examining life's simple pleasures.

Top honors go to the Giraffes, who operate out of Seattle and may have a slight advantage over the competition since they were founded by Chris Ballew, the former lead singer and songwriter for now-defunct, multiplatinum act the Presidents of the United States of America.

This disc isn't available in stores, but it should be. Order it directly from ASCAP at www.ascap.com, or by calling the group's offices at (212) 621-6000.