Liquid Blue Completes Best Year in Band’s History
2001 was a memorable year for Liquid Blue. Here are some highlights:
Named “Best Dance Band in the USA
Won several other regional awards
Did 126 shows
Appearing at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas
Liquid Blue will perform in Las Vegas from February 4th thru the 10th at the world famous MGM hotel in the Showbar Lounge in the Entertainment Dome.
Band adds 8 news songs
Here are the new covers we’ve added this year:
Sk8er Boi, Avril Lavigne
Family Affair, Mary J. Blige
The Middle, Jimmy Eats World
Liquid Blue Website Awarded Golden Web Award
Liquid Blue has received the Golden Web Award for the website you are now viewing.
Performance at Local Prison
Liquid Blue has been asked for a return performance at the Richard J Donovan Correctional Center in San Diego. The band played at the prison in 2001 also.
National Anthem at Riptide’s Home Opener a smash!
Liquid Blue performed the National Anthem for the San Diego Riptide’s home opener and first game ever in the new Arena Football League. The event was at the San Diego Sports Arena, April 6th. The 9,747 Fans went wild upon hearing Liquid Blue’s special rendition of the anthem, which includes parts of “America the Beautiful” and the “Pledge of Allegiance”. The anthem was broadcast live on KPOP AM 1360, and the announcer said he “got chills” during the performance.
San Diego Padres Home Opener
Liquid Blue has been named to perform at the San Diego Padres home opener on April 8th.
Concerts at San Diego Sports Arena!
Liquid Blue will perform concerts on April 20th and June 1st, following the San Diego Riptide’s Arena Football League games, at the San Diego Sports Arena. The band will also perform at halftime.
Deep Blue to make debut at Pounders
Deep Blue (Liquid Blue minus the BlueGirls) will perform its first show on Friday and Saturday, May 24th and 25th at Pounders in Escondido. Deep Blue will feature the five male members of the band, with an occasional female guest vocalist. This version of the band will perform many songs that you won’t regularly hear at most Liquid Blue shows, especially hard rock and metal tunes.
Liquid Blue to headline 101 KGB’s Sky Show!
For the 2nd consecutive year, Liquid Blue will perform at KGB’s Sky Show event at Qualcomm Stadium, following the Padres game on Friday, May 31st. The concert will be held in Sky Show Village, section D-1, immediately after the conclusion of the Padres-Brewers and the spectacular fireworks show.Past headliners have included Def Leppard and Eddie Money. The band will also sing the National Anthem prior to the game.
Band to perform at several Padres games in 2002
Liquid Blue is scheduled to perform at Qualcomm Stadium for these dates:
Honored as one of the top 12 bands in the USA
Liquid Blue was again selected as one of the top 12 dance bands in the United States, by THE NATIONAL MUSIC AWARDS. The band received Honorable Mention status this year, with 10 other bands from across the United States. Last year (2001) Liquid Blue won the award as the very best dance band in the country.
Band Releases Four Song EP
Liquid Blue has just released a single/EP featuring the original song “Making Up”. The disc also features three other songs; “Let the Music Move You”, “Gotta Get Back to My Heart” and “Be My Baby Tonight”.
Band to Perform in the Mediterranean, Europe
Liquid Blue will perform in six European countries from July 1st to July 21st. The countries, in order are:
Liquid Blue featured in Gig Magazine
This month’s issue of Gig Magazine features an article written by band leader Scott Stephens on building an effective band web site. Gig contacted Scott several months ago after reviewing the Liquid Blue website. The article spans five pages and features a couple of photos. Gig is a national publication with a circulation of 37500.
BlueGirl Layla Wins World Bodysurfing Contest
Layla Biolango of Liquid Blue is now the official Women’s World Bodysurfing Champion in her age category of 18-29. Layla, who is also an avid board surfer, competed in the 26th annual Bodysurfing Championships in Oceanside, CA. on August 16-18 2002.
Junior BlueGirls to Debut at Padres Town Event
The new and improved Jr. BlueGirls will make their debut at Qualcomm Stadium, Saturday, August 31st at 6:00pm.
Liquid Blue original songs on radio in Asia
The Liquid Blue song “Making Up” has become the first Liquid Blue song played on air in Asia. Radio stations have also picked up three other Liquid Blue tunes, including Be My Baby Tonight, Gotta Get Back to My Heart and Let the Music Move You.
Press Conference with CNN
Liquid Blue has been asked to participate in a press conference to discuss their participation in the Cherish Peace event, Sept 8th. The conference will be held in Los Angeles at noon on Tuesday, Sept 3rd. CNN and several local Los Angeles television networks will be present.
Liquid Blue at Jimmy Love’s for Street Scene 2002
Liquid Blue will perform at Jimmy Love’s in the Gaslamp on Friday, Sept 6th, during Street Scene 2002. Street Scene is California’s largest music festival and this year features Ja Rule, Stone Temple Pilots, Bad Religion, James Brown, Unwritten Law, The Crystal Method, Live, Wyclef Jean and so many more.