note: when he's in town, donovan can also be found performing each Wednesday at acoustic cordiale
and each Sunday at 14 Below
 

JUNE 2008

06/01/2008 08:00 PM - Hotel Cafe w/ Brian Vanderark  
1623 1/2 N Cahuenga Blvd
Hollywood, California 90028

Cost:$10 / $8 w/ flyer
An acoustic Meridian (with special guests) will perform a one hour set at 9pm sharp, immediately following an hour of Brian Vander Ark, platinum front man of the fabulous Verve Pipe (surely you remember "Freshman"). We highly recommend you arrive promptly by 8pm as not to miss a moment of either set.

06/30/2008 09:15 PM - the Whisky A Go Go  
8901 W. Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood, California 90069

Cost:$7 w/ flyer
Blue Meridian returns to the Whisky for the 2nd time. Once again with an extended 45 minute set. Normally admission to this historic venue is $12+, but once again (and maybe for the last time) here’s your chance to see the full, electric Meridian for only $7!! Mark this date! Save this date! Take a date!

JULY 2008
 

07/16/2008 09:00 PM - Blue Meridian Acoustic @ Acoustic Cordiale  
14015 Ventura Blvd
Sherman Oaks, California 91423

Cost: FREE
Donovan and members of Blue Meridian perform at 9pm sharp right before Lisa O’Kane and Brokedown Cadillac. This is all ages, admission is free,parking is free. The best tables in the house involve dinner. Make your reservations at 818-789-1985. Most Entree’s priced under $15. Visit www.myspace.com/cordiale for more on these great nights.

07/18/2008 02:30 PM - Six Flags Magic Mountain!  
26101 Magic Mountain Parkway
Valencia, California 91355

Cost: TBD
The full, electric Blue Meridian will be performing two 45 minute sets on an outdoor stage. Admission is regular park admission, but we’ll be giving away a few freebies! Stay tuned for more info!

AUGUST 2008

08/05/2008 08:00 PM - Q’s House  
www.Qshouse.com
Orlando & The World, Florida
Cost: FREE
On Aug 5th, Donovan will make another appearance at Q’s House. These are wild and fun shows. A super good time. Copy and Paste this link to hear a previous visit... http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/840110/ The show will go live on Tuesday, Aug 5th at 8:00 PM EST. To listen live or to stream or podcast, go to www.Qshouse.com. On the main page, scroll down to find the stations that carry the show live. If you can’t connect, scroll to the end and copy/paste a link called "last resort" once you’ve opened media player, jukebox or something of the sort. The show will be available on all major podcast sites the next day. We will post a notice after the show with the links and information on how to tune in after the fact.

08/07/2008 09:00 PM - Back Booth Full Band w/ Mighty Joe Plum  
37 W Pine St.
Orlando, Florida 32801

Cost:$7
Donovan Lyman and the Orlando lineup of Blue Meridian (for the first time in TWO YEARS) perform again at the Back Booth in downtown Orlando. Yes, Donovan will be joined by Dean Pichette (coming in from Chicago), Kevin Kirkwood (coming up from Miami) and of course, Manny Rivera on the southpaw Rickenbacker. Also Ashley Arrison, also based out of Los Angeles will be performing. http://www.myspace.com/ashleyarrisonmusic. Also on the bill is Joey DeGraw from NYC and the fantastic Mighty Joe Plum!
08/10/2008 09:00 PM - WTKS Live Performance & Interview  
www.realradio.fm
Orlando & The World, Florida 32801
Cost: FREE
The boys have been invited back to WTKS for the 3rd time to appear on Erik Dennison’s "Sunday Night Vinyl". This program is an Orlando 80’s alternative tradition. Expect to hear the guys cover a couple classic 80’s songs. Artists covered on previous visits include The Church, Squeeze, The Clash, REM, U2 & the Psychedelic Furs. From anywhere in the U.S. visit www.realradio.fm 9pm Eastern, 6 PM pacific and stream the show live!
08/17/2008 08:00 PM - Central Station - Early Acoustic Show  
100 East Central Blvd
Orlando, Florida 32801
Cost:$5
Early - Happy Hour - Sunday set at Central Station.. and then the next morning it’s back to LA.. Be sure not to miss the full band gig on 8/7 and Back Booth and if you can.. swing by and catch the "going away" party at Central Station on the 17th.. Tell your friends and thanks for always making the homecoming gigs and total pleasure. - Donovan

upcoming shows in the works:
orlando, houston, dallas, corpus christy, south africa, united kingdom, new york city, chicago, nashville, los angeles

note: for a past history of performances from 1997 - 2003, visit the gigs page at  www.bluemeridian.net 
For a listing of the 2004 shows, go here  2004. click here for  2005, here for 2006 here for  2007 and lastly, 2008