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September 22, 2009
 Never A Dull Moment With The MEB
If there's one thing we especially pride ourselves in, it's that we always put on an entertaining show. No matter the date or the time or the crowd or the venue, it's our job to help all of you out there have a great time.
So whether you come see us at Coleman's or Shifty's or The Dinosaur or Buffalo's or Badlands or the Edgewater Grill or any of our other CNY hotspots, you know you're gonna get a serious rock'n'roll party from the MEB.
What else can you ask for?!?
June 27, 2009
 It's A Rockin' MEB Summer!
Summer is finally upon us, and that means a ton of chances to see the MEB live and in action all over Central New York, both inside and outside, weeknights and weekends, big stages and little clubs, and on stages, patios, decks and dance floors galore.
Here's a list of the Summer gigs we've got planned so far (make sure to check the website and Facebook/MySpace pages for any changes and updates). - Wed July 1 - Dinosaur BBQ, Syracuse - 10pm
- Fri July 3 - Brae Loch Inn, Cazenovia - 7-11
- Wed July 8 - Megan MacMurphy's, Liverpool - 6-9 Party On The Patio
- Fri/Sat July 17-18 - Sterling Stage, The Company Picnic - just a great weekend
- Wed July 22 - Megan MacMurphy's, Liverpool - 6-9 Party On The Patio
- Fri July 24 - Coleman's, Tipp Hill - 10pm
- Fri July 31 - Buffalo's, B'ville - 9:30pm
- Sat Aug 1 - Badlands Saloon, B'ville - 9:30pm
- Sat Aug 15 - Shifty's, Syracuse - 9pm
- Sat Aug 22 - Tavern On The Lock, Fulton - 9:30pm - "Rock The Lock" Festival
- Wed Aug 26 - Quaker Steak & Lube, Syracuse - 6-9pm Bike Night
- Sat Aug 29 - Edgewater Grill, Baldwinsville - 9pm
Come join us out and about for this great Central New York Summer!!
February 3, 2009
 Guitarist Tim Herron joins the MEB
Echoing the wave of
forward-looking change sweeping the country, the Baldwinsville-based
Mike Estep Band is making changes, adding veteran local
guitarist Tim Herron to its lineup.
A stalwart on the Syracuse music scene
for many years, singer-songwriter Tim is best known for fronting the
Tim Herron Corporation, and most recently helmed The Assassins of Hip.
When founding MEB guitarist Jeff Favalo
left the band in 2007, the three remaining members Mike Estep
(vocals & acoustic guitar), Steve Orlando, Jr. (vocals &
drums), and Paul Opel (vocals & bass) invited Tim to join the
group, but scheduling commitments and conflicts meant the time just
wasn't right. As the calendar turned to 2009, former guitarist Brian
McArdell left the band to pursue other interests and Tim's schedule
opened up, so the invite was extended again.
We're really fired up about having
the chance to work with someone as talented and experienced as Tim,
said Estep. He's a great fit in the MEB, both musically and
personally. We expect the folks that come hear us will have just as
much fun as we're having.
Fans will have a number of chances to
hear the new lineup in the next few months, starting with a show
Saturday February 7 at Coleman's on Tipp Hill in Syracuse, and
including a special St. Patrick's Day performance at the Dinosaur BBQ
on March 17.
Much more information, including the
band's performance schedule and a music blog can be found at their
website and social networking sites MySpace and Facebook.
MySpace:
http://www.myspace.com/mikeestepband
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mike-Estep-Band/33985972132
January 30, 2009
 Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes
In the immortal words of David Bowie:
Oh, look out you rock and rollers
Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes
(Turn and face the strain)
Ch-ch-changes
Pretty soon now
You're gonna get older
Time may change me
But I can't trace time
Tune back soon for more info ...
January 5, 2009
 2008 MEB Year In Review
From the very beginning of the year, 2008 was a year of firsts for the MEB, and it was a great ride. Follow along as we recap a few of the highlights of 2008.
It all got started when Brian joined us for the very first time in January, and we performed live on Dave Frisina's Soundcheck show from the Redhouse in Armory Square. Brian did a great job in his premiere, and we had a wonderful time showcasing our music for the enthusiastic crowd in attendance and the folks tuning in on TK99.
On March 14, the new MEB made its club debut at Muskie's in Fulton, both the first time at this bar, and the first time we played full gig together. Lots of Mike's former Miller crew came out and it was a special night.
May provided us with a very interesting day, as we spent one Saturday afternoon at a Hinerwadel's clambake for the nurse's union, then dragged our stuff over to JP's Tavern in B'ville for a night of beer, tequila and rock and roll.
We made an appearance at the Dinosaur BBQ in June and had some great pics taken by our friend Timothy Andrews. Hot summer gigs at the Fireside Inn, McNamara's and Metro Sushi followed in July.
Sandwiched between shows at Coleman's and Shifty's, we made a triumphant return to the Paper Mill Island Amphitheater in August, opening for Pink Floyd tribute band Childhood's End. As usual, it was a steaming hot day, and there were the typical technical issues, but we pulled together and managed to put on a great performance.
Former MEB guitarist Jeff Favalo made a guest appearance at our Friday October 3 Dinosaur BBQ show, the first time we'd booked a weekend gig at this iconic venue. We enjoyed the reunion with old and new friends.
We finished October with our 3rd Halloween Bash at the Brae Loch Inn in Cazenovia. Can't beat a party like that, can you?
After a busy November and December, we closed out the year on December 27th at Buffalo's, where we shared the evening with a bunch of Brian's friends celebrating a 40th birthday of one of the lovely ladies.
All in all, it was another fun year for all of us, and we're thrilled to be able to spend it with so many of you. 2009 is looking great and should be incredible, and we can't wait!
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