TWO THOUSAND FOUR - the shows

december 2004

December, 8 at Cafe Cordialle
Located right on Ventura Blvd in Sherman Oaks, between Stern & The Guitar Center.
Cordialle is a restaurant/venue, serving up some great dishes and drinks. There's never
a cover charge. There's no one checking ID's at the door either. It's a casual atmosphere.
Expect 2 acoustic sets from Donovan and friends beginning around 9:30pm.
Be sure to get your discount tickets for the santa monica show. A group of four saves $24!



December, 15 at 14 Below
1348 14th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404 Cost: $6 with flyer, $12 otherwise.
14 Below's considered by many to be one of the few Santa Monica rock spots. Blue Meridian
hasn't performed South of the Beverly Center yet. We've finally given in to all the requests
for a beach show. Warning however, you don't come out in force and we're gonna keep
hanging our hat in Hollywood for the time being :) (closer to the afterparties). Expect another Rock Show
 ALA the Viper Room, only a much lenghthier set. Here comes a full hour of energy and melody.

november 2004

sunday novermber 7, blue meridian returns to the viper room. the first time with the full band.
don't you dare miss this performance. it's a 21 and up show. admission is only $6 with a flyer.
print yours out from the welcome page at www.bluemeridian.net
showtime is set promptly at 8pm. the band is slated to do 45 minutes of electric rock n roll!

wednesday, november 24, back in Florida for the first time since March at the central staion bar,
corner of magnolia and central in downtown orlando.  Expect a spontaneous performance featuring
 Donovan of Blue Meridian, some ex members and other talented musical guests. Guitarist
Manny Riviera most likely to open the show with his incomparible band; Mangizi. This is an 18 and up,
Free show and your chance to get FREE tickets to see the full band perform at Hard Rock Live 2 nights later.

friday, november 26 at the hard rock live in universal city orlando, Come see Blue Meridian where it all started.
Orlando FL at the city's largest and most impressive venue for the finest in Local rock n roll. Admission is FREE if you
attend the Central Station show and pick up your complimentary ticket. Don't miss Donovan, Kevin, Manny & Dean
as they do it again for the very first time. These shows draw crowds, these shows wow crowds. Be among the heavies....
and be sure to have dinner beforehand in the cafe and look for Donovan's guitar in the Florida room.

october 2004

friday, october 15th, Donovan and the guys return once again to the famous "hotel cafe".
1623 1/2 N. Cahuenga, Hollywood. Admission is never more than $6 and this is an all ages
venue with a 25 and up feel. showtime is 10pm SHARP.. not 10:30..Expect an HOUR of music and a full
band performance. we cannot wait to see you there. www.hotelcafe.com

september 2004

 wednesday, september 8, donovan and guys join quincy and guys at cafe coridialle in sherman oaks.
Ventrua blvd. Just west of stern and woodman. 9:30 start time. quincy plays first. these shows are great for hearing
 random older tunes not often played in full band, hollywood shows. It's also a free, all ages gig, a nice treat for
fan, friend and band alike. see you there.

friday, september 17, hard rock cafe,  8600 Beverly Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90048,
this is a "rock the vote" benefit  show featuring Donovan & Blue Meridian, Yonatan, Republic and more.
 Show your support for Donovan and Blue Meridian. Show your support for America. 9:30 sharp. 18 and up.
Cover is only $6 if you download the flyer on the welcome page at www.bluemeridian.net/index2.htm
this show will also be where all attendees can pick up special $3 passes to catch donovan at house of blues
later in the month. tickets are normally $12! don't miss these great shows.
 

sunday september 26, house of blues, foundation room for "soul satisfaction".
8430 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069  -  $3.00
Catch Donovan and the boys at the House of Blues Foundation Room for Soul Satisfaction on Sunday,
Sept 26,2004 at 9:00pm.  $3 tickets to be distributed at the hard rock cafe show on the 17th.
 Regular admission is $12. Soul Satisfaction is an eclectic multi-media event celebrating the music
 and work of up and coming L.A. based artists that is brought to you by Can of Jam Productions. The artists include,
but are not limited to, musicians, dancers, d.j.'s, poets, painters, magicians, photographers, fashion designers,
and videographers. The event began in 2000 as a way to bring local artists together within a community event to
 share their works and inspire without conforming to the divide and conquer mentality of the Los Angeles
music business. The music is diversified yet focused on rootsy soulful acts ranging from folk to bluegrass and
from reggae to modern-day alternative rock. This party takes place every 2nd & 4th Sunday in 2004 in the
Foundation Rooms of the House of Blues in Hollywood. 21 & over, NO exceptions

august 2004

  friday august 20, 2004. the gypsy lounge, lake forest, ca,  23600 Rockfield #3A Lake Forest, CA 92630.
Leigh Silver and the Bitter Things, Milka (from Orlando), Mudbath and Blue Meridian ends the show at 11:30pm.
For more details visit www.thegypsylounge.com

Come see Donovan and friends as they return to the Hotel Cafe. This time opening up for the
amazingly talented Chris Trapper, lead singer for the Boston band "The Push Stars" www.thepushstars.com.
 Chris' music is a timeless blend of Del Amitri, The Counting Crows and MB20. His voice
and words are not to be missed. The first 30 people at the merchandise booth after the set can
pick up a LIVE bootleg CD of the bands July 13th Hotel Cafe appearance for a measily $3.
This is an all ages show. One you should'nt miss. 1623 1/2 cahuenga, hollywood, www.hotelcafe.com

july 2004

wednesday the 21st, cafe cordialle, sherman oaks
   Ventura Blvd just West of Stern and Woodman. FREE ALL AGES show. 
Starts at 9:30. Come early and dine!  Stay late and drink!
Expect a lengthy set of Donovan,Chadwick, Scott and the last performance of Cellist, Josh Aerie. 
The band will play two full 45 minute sets. Around 10:30 enjoy some amazing "1/2 time" artists.
Blue Meridian will not perform in the LA area again until well into September.
Don't miss this one!

tuesday the 13th, join donovan, scott, chadwick & josh at the hotel cafe.
1623 1/2 N. Cahuenga Blvd, hollywood, accross from the beauty bar.
showtime is at 9pm, blue meridian is followed by good friend zachariah at 10pm.
admission is only $6, 21 and up. if you've never been this is absolutely one of LA's hotspots.
check it out at www.hotelcafe.com

june 2004

Wednesday the 30th, Blue Meridian does their first ever full band gig in the valley.
Join us as we perform again with drums, guitar, bass and strings at Universal Citywalk.
Come see us at the Amazing BBKings. This stage and room are awesome.
Valet park at Jurrasic Park. Your valet ticket gets you a FREE shot!
Admission is normally $10, Download the poster and print for a $2 discount.
Showtime is 9:30pm. Expect nearly an hour of original music.
 

thursday the 3rd of june - the gig - in hollywood - back to the gig. the first venue for blue meridian in 2004.
this time the band is twice as large. this time we do it w/ purpose.
323-936-4440 - 7302 melrose ave - 21 and up strictly
www.thegig.info

may 2004

sunday the 16th - the roxy - 9009 w sunset hollywood ca - 310-278-9457 - 8:45pm
$10 admission, $8 with flyer (print off images page).
The blue boys take to the world famous roxy stage for the 2nd time.
If you've not been, the stage, room and sound are awesome.
it's no mistake that the roxy is one of the most well known gigs in hollywood.

april 2004

tuesday the 6th - the dragonfly - 6510 Santa Monica Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90038-1408
www.dragonfly.com . come see donovan, chadwick and scott @ 9:30pm. a well-known
hollywood venue that has seen the likes of stone temple pilots, sugar ray and more on its stage.
a must see event.

sunday the 25th - the viper room - 8852 West Sunset Blvd.  West Hollywood, CA
www.viperroom.com .... at this point, the show is planned to be the first full-band gig of 2004.
Come see donovan, chadwick, scott & some lucky bass player (currently holding auditions) play the world famous
viper room. Word on the street is that Johnny Depp sold his share and the place might be folding soon. Come see it/us while you can.
Showtime is early.... 7:30pm.....but its a sunday. Afterparty at Saddle ranch. $8 admission, 21 and up...$6 with a flyer.

march 2004

wed the 3rd - cafe cordialle - ventura blvd, just west of stern. sherman oaks, ca.
donovan & chadwick share the night with pretty sneaky sis. a free show. 9:30pm

wed the 17th - central station bar - corner of central and magnolia
 in downtown orlando fl - st pattys night celebration - starts at 10pm - 
free admission for 21 and up - the last show with kevin, dean & manny.

february 2004

wed the 4th - lava lounge - 1533 n labrea ave hollywood ca - 9pm - 
323-876-6612 - $5 - an intimate hawaiian vibe where the cocktails
 flow like lava and no one gets burned.

thurs the 26th - the roxy - 9009 w sunset hollywood ca - 310-278-9457 - 7pm
 - $12 at the door or have tickets mailed to you in advance for only $7.50 - 
also performing: pretty sneaky sis and oslo (adrian young, drummer 
for" no doubt's" new band). email raggedstarwest@aol.com  
for tickets and information. 

january 2004

the gig in hollywood, jan 14 2004 - with pretty sneaky sis and bettencourt
(remember nuno bettencourt of the band extreme) 8:30pm
21 and up. 323-936-4440 - 7302 melrose ave
 

note: for a past history of performances, visit the "on stage" gallery of
 posters and fliers on this site. also, visit the "gigs" page at www.bluemeridian.net