December 2005:Holiday Announcement: meZmer and all us here at the meZmer compound would like to wish each and every one of you a very special holiday season. We miss you all and look forward to seeing you soon in the near future We hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday season! and Best Wishes for the upcoming New Year November 2005:
November 10, 2005: The members of meZmer and our families would
like to offer our sympathy and condolences to Ronald D. Barnes and his
entire family, in this time of sorrow, with the loss of his wife
Carolynn Ann Barnes, Carol was also the step-mother of our meZmer Crew
Chief Larry Barnes. October 2005:Webmaster Update: Website Reconstruction and planing is still underway, Please bare with us in the upcoming weeks..... September 2005:News Update: There have been rumors flying around that Jimmie Foreman and Dikki Barnes have teamed up together once again. These rumors are true. This announcement is one that has been coming for some time. Please check back from time to time as future announcements will be coming in the near future. Webmaster Announcement: Please bare with us over the next several weeks as some links and pages within this site may be Temporarily Unavailable from time to time now that we have begun updating and optimizing the meZmer website. The site will be best viewed with Internet Explorer and a screen resolution of 1024x768. August 2005:Webmaster Update: meZmer took the month of August off, for various family vacations. June 2005:Late News Flash: Mezmer performed an outdoor show June 11, 2005 at The 5th Annual Big Muddy Poker Run and Ride-In Bike Show held at Stump Island in Glasgow, Mo. The event was sponsored by Chapters 12 & 39 of The Freedom Of The Road Riders. Webmaster Update: Things around the meZmer Compound have just kicked up a gear or two, Looks like This Webmaster is back on the Clock!! and It's Time To Rock!! May 2005:An Official meZmer Statement: Will Be Coming Very Soon.... Please Stand By.... March 2005:News Update: An Official meZmer Statement Will Be Coming In The Near Future.....
January 2005:Holiday Announcement: Welcome Back My Friends and Welcome to 2005 December 2004:Holiday Announcement: Once again from all of us here at Mezmerband.Com, and the meZmer Compound We wish you Peace, Prosperity and Happiness over this Happy Holiday Season And throughout the coming year........ November 2004:Webmaster Update: Oh my gosh, The Office Staff namely my wife, has been messing with this site. She has decided to decorate not only our home, but the band's website as well. So please allow a little more time for the seasonal animations to load..Anyway, hope you all like it..It's beginning to look alot like Christmas around here, even tho it is only Thanksgiving, and as "Cool" would say, Have a Safe one! meZmer Band Announcement: It looks like the Holiday Seasons are upon us once again. We here at mezmerband.com Wish You and Yours A Very Happy and Safe Holiday Season!! New Additions To Site: Some of the pictures taken October 2, 2004 at the Wedding Reception of Rick Wasson and Brenda Barnes, held on the banks of the Mississippi River outside of Hannibal, Mo. have been added. October 2004:Webmaster Update: Despite the funeral of Charles "Dub" Foreman, Dikki, Jimmie, Joe, Brice, and David took the show to the Mississippi River for a Wedding Reception and weekend of camping. Brrrrrrrrrr! On Friday night there was a hard rain storm followed by a cold wind storm. To the delight of all the band members, Bridal Couple and all of those that attended, the Wedding Day turned out perfect. The show went on, even though it turned into another chilly night of playing music, camping,and the enjoyment of being with our families, and our extended family of the Bridal Couple. On Sunday, we all enjoyed a boat ride on the river, and for Brice, it was his first ride in a boat. Congratulations go out to Rick and Brenda Wasson, along with a Very Special Thanks to Ronnie and Carol Barnes, who opened their river front cabin to the band members and their families. Thanks Again, Ronnie and Carol!! Webmaster Announcement: The September Fall Jam Fest was a success, even though it was a chilly night, and a touch of rain in the air. We did have minor PA problems, and once they were solved, the show went on in traditional meZmer fashion. Webmaster Announcement: Hey now you meZmer Fans, Stand up and clap your hands!! We are back to updating..Sorry for the delays..We have had alot going on. As most of you know, Jimmie's brother, "Dub" passed away, and a few other personal things with all the meZmer members, but here is the latest of what is going on. September 2004:Fall Jam Fest Announcement: The Second Annual Fall Jam Fest will be held September 18 starting at 7 pm. The show will include, Rock 'N Roll Music From the Past and Present. Featuring meZmer members Dikki Barnes, Jimmie Foreman, with Joe O'Connor, Brice Windsor, and David Donahue. The Jam Festival will be held at the David Lierheimer Farm. Admission is $5.00 per person, B.Y.O.B. Bring your own lawn chairs. For directions click here. August 2004:News Update: Now for those of you who missed this blast, why not come and party with us September 18 at the Second Annual Fall Jam Festival.. Details coming soon!! Webmaster Announcement: We had a farewell blast at IC Billiards for Charlie Stidham, former owner, and welcomed new owner Charlie Angle. We sure had fun at the Farewell Blast..Quite a turn out we had. Dikki did a super job on a rare and impromptu drum solo in Wipeout, Jimmy sang his lungs out along with some of the fancy foot steps he is known for, and Joe, Brice, and David got down on Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Freebird". The music sounded good and got good reviews from the people who attended.. July 2004:Webmaster Announcement: Okay, we jammed at IC Billiards in Centralia, Mo. and had a very good response. The place sold out of Bud Light Beer. Jimmie and I both agree that these young musicians have come a long way in a short time. June 2004:Webmaster Announcement: As most of you know, meZmer went on hiatus in August of 2003. Along with major computer and internet problems, there really hasn't been anything going on to post. News Update: Dikki has been jamming with former meZmer frontman Jimmie Foreman and three younger musicians from Centralia, Mo. May 2004:Webmaster Announcement: meZmer and it's members remain on hiatus, slowly coming back?? April 2004:Webmaster Announcement: meZmer and it's members still remain on hiatus, we're not dead, just in a coma... March 2004:Webmaster Announcement: meZmer and it's members remain on hiatus. February 2004:Webmaster Announcement: Please bare with us over the next several months as some links and pages within this site may be Temporarily Unavailable from time to time since we have begun updating and revamping the meZmer website. New Additions To Site: For those who wanted to see scans of the Flyers, Posters, Handbills and other Misc. that meZmer has used over the years a New Poster Gallery page has been added Page Updates To Site: meZmer History (part 2) is now being updated. January 2004:
Webmaster Announcement: Well It's almost the middle of the month!
We have been so busy here,behind the scenes at Mezmerband.com that we?ve barely had time to take a breath! We have done quite a bit in preparation to revamp
and update the site,
Over the past couple of months I have been hinting around about some things that we had in the works for meZmer and Mezmerband.com; well, I'm about to fill you in on some of those things! We are now in the process of trying to procure more hosting space here at Mezmerband.com, In doing so, we will benefit by having more storage and bandwidth for content such as MP3's and Song Samples which you will be able to download along with being able to Archive all past and future meZmer Shows here at Mezmerband.com as some of you may have noticed we had to remove pictures from the 2001 shows to make room for the 2003 show pictures along with hosting pictures on some of our satelite sites. December 2003:Holiday Announcement: From All of Us here at Mezmerband.Com, and the meZmer Compound We wish you Peace, Prosperity and Happiness over this holiday season And throughout the coming year........ November 2003:Webmaster Announcement: Over the upcoming Holidays and While meZmer members remain on hiatis, we will be using this time to begin several minor and major updates, improvements and additions to the website in preparation for the bands return in 2004 so check back here to track our progress....... October 2003:Webmaster Announcement: Sorry once again for all the delays in the updating of this website, October has been a very hectic month for all of us here around the meZmer compound for various reasons which included the Estate Sale of my wife Vicki's parents, Harry T. and Mattie Belle Roberts of Centralia, Mo. who both passed away this past year. They both will be sadly missed...... September 2003:Fall Jam Update: A special Thanks goes out to the following musicians who donated their time and talent Saturday September 27, for the Olivia Snyder benefit. Area Musicians performing that night included:Jimmie Foreman, Dikki Barnes, Frosty Vestal, Steve Turner, Mike Smith, Mike Goslin, Kelly Rivers, Jeff Dunlap, Dirk Leiderbran, Joe O'Connor, Brice Windsor and Darrel Foreman.
News Update: Several meZmer members (past and present) along with other
mid-mo area musicians will be performing in a Fall Jam Festival Benefit for
Olivia Snyder to be held September 27, 2003 at the David Leirheimer Farm outside
Mexico, Mo. Musicians performing include: Jimmie Foreman, Dikki Barnes,
Frosty Vestal, Steve Turner, Mike Smith, James Quisenberry and Kelly Rivers and
others along with Joe O'Connor, Seth Dunkerson and David Donahue a young band
out of Centralia, Mo.
News Update: Still Alive.... Mezmer and it's members are still in the middle of a sabbatical of sorts. Is Mezmer dead you may ask? No, not really. We are in a bit of a coma for the time being but not dead Music is a big part of my DNA and when I don't make music, it haunts me There could be some Big Announcements Coming Soon and We'll keep you posted here. Webmaster Announcement: Sorry for all the delays in the updating of this site but due to the sudden and tragic loss of Mattie Roberts, my mother-in-law and Mother of Vicki Barnes things around the meZmer compound have been hectic to say the least as we once again mourn the loss of one close to the meZmer family.... August 2003:An Official meZmer Statement: Will Be Coming Soon..... News Update: meZmer will be taking August off as planned after a fast paced year here in 2003. Our Congratulations go out to our keyboardist Scott Sanders and our guest vocalist Michele Harmon who will be getting married August 30, and are making plans to move into their New Home. The rest of the band will be doing the much needed Vacation and R & R thing with their family and friends. Again Congratulations to Scott and Michele our Best Wishes go with you. July 2003:New Additions: Dikki and friends played for a Special Olympics Benefit, Saturday, July 12, 2003..Be sure to check these Photos out as well. New Additions: There are some More Wilson Park Pictures up. News Update: After a some what fast paced Spring and Summer Itinerary meZmer will slow the pace just a bit in July and August in order to concentrate on learning some new material along with recording some MP3's and song samples for the Website and Demo purposes, a replay of last Summer when we recorded several songs and soon after Norm and Kibby Batchelder left the band and due to the membership changes, meZmer did not feel it was right to release the MP3's at that time. however over the last year Scott Sanders has upgraded his recording and computer equipment and has informed me These will be the best meZmer recordings to date. Stay tuned to this station for all the latest updates as the Recording Sessions begin.
New Additions To Site: Celebration Of Life Photos
have been added to the meZmer Shows Page.
Also Thanks to my wife, Vicki, and Michele Harmon, Scott's fiance', for taking
More Photos of The Celebration Of Life Concert.
They take time out from listening to the music to get all the right pictures....
June 2003:
Wilson Park Summary: A Very Special Thank You goes out to Jerry and Gwen Turner!
Oh What A Night! and What A Party! Like I said,
No summer would be complete without at least one helluva outdoor concert and party..
And that's what it was..Damn, what a night... Wilson Park Reminder: The bands performing at Wilson's Park, on Saturday, June 28, 2003 will be, Code Zero, meZmer, and Alias. with Code Zero starting at 6:30. The Gates Open At 1:00 on Saturday. come early bring your Blankets, Lawn Chairs and Tents. Walk around the park and check out the various vendors and just enjoy a day and night of Fun, Bar-B-Que, Celebration and Music. Wilson Park Update: Thanks to Jerry and Steve Turner along with several others the rebuilding of the stage at Wilson's Park is almost completed in preparation for the Celebration of Life concert June 28, 2003. and for all you FBI, CIA, KGB and SOG types; you can check it out here! also I have been informed by The Code Zero compound that Brent Knight has re-joined their lineup on Drums with Steve Scott moving back to Harp and Vocals. Remember The Gates Open At 1:00 on the 28th. come early to get your camp site and enjoy a day of Fun, Celebration and Music. New Additions To Site: Duck Fest 2003 Photos have been added to the meZmer Shows Page. News Update: We have been informed that the MHS Class of 1978 Reunion has been cancelled, also due to a contract problem the July 17 show at Mongomery County Fair has been cancelled. New Additions To Site: New photos have been added to All the Current Band Member Bio pages Check It Out; Dikki, Frosty, Scott, Fenny, and Steve. News Update: The first Official meZmer Newsletter was sent out yesterday. We would like to Thank all of you who signed up for the newsletter and Welcome all your Coments and Suggestions. If you would like to sign up for the Monthly Newsletter you can do so by Clicking Here. Big Muddy Summary: Well to all of the people who didn't make it up to Stump Island in Glassgow, Mo. last weekend for the 2nd Cooperative, 3rd Annual, (sort of) Big Muddy Poker Run, Bike Show & Rodeo all I can say is you missed One Hell Of A Good Time Classic Rock Radio POWER 97 out of Sedalia, Mo ran Remote Live Broadcasts all day long which included interviews with meZmer band members, We spent the day meeting Great People, looking at Great Bikes and enjoying a Great Bike Rodeo with one accident (a broken finger occured when two contestants grabbed the same Dress) now if you can't figure that one out you better plan to attend The Big Muddy next year!! Other Highlites of the event included meeting Jerry Beck, Democratic Candidate
for President of the U.S. in 2004, Music on the small stage by "Hand of Doom" and
solo performer Mickie Curry. Mix all this with Crazy Carl's Bar-BQ and a Beer Garden.
Mezmer took the Main Stage from 9:00-1:00 a.m. but paused the show half way to help Larry
Bushnell host The Miss Muddy Contest, after the Contest Larry (also a guitarist 25yrs+) joined meZmer
onstage for a version of Bob Segers "Old Time Rock and Roll" Again a Special Thanks goes out to Larry Bushnell and all the Members of FORR Locals 39 & 12 for all their help!
New Additions To Site: Big Muddy Photos
have been added to the meZmer Shows Page. May 2003:May 31, 2003: The members of meZmer and their families would like to offer our sympathy and condolences to Frosty Vestal and his family, in this time of sorrow, with the loss of their mother, Dorothy Vestal.. To the entire Vestal Family we wish to express our deepest sympathy. Wilson Park Update: Plans for the Celebration of Life Party have been coming along nicely. Steve and his dad, Jerry Rock, Dikki, his wife, Vicki and step son, Zach, got together for a few hours and started getting the stage and grounds in shape. Make your plans now to attend this event early..There will be bar-b-qued food, snacks, horseshoe pitching, maybe a horseshoe tournament also, volleyball, badmitton, and as always FREE camping. Admission to the event will be $7.00 per person. Just keep checking back for more information and announcements on this event. Big Muddy Reminder: Mezmer will perform Friday, May 31, 2003 at The 3rd Annual Big Muddy (Formerly Known as "The Fireball Classic") Poker Run and Ride-In Bike Show in Glasgow, Mo. This event is being sponsored by Chapters 12 & 39 of The Freedom Of The Road Riders. Wilson Park Update: The bands performing at Wilson's Park, on Saturday, June 28, 2003 will be, Code Zero, meZmer, and Alias. Gates open at 1:00 pm, with Code Zero starting at 6:30. Code Zero members are Joe Hall, Steve Scott, and Robbie Smith for those who aren't familiar with the band. They play original Rock 'N Roll Songs, which are written mostly by Joe. New Additions To Site: New Updated Entrance Page along with the new meZmer logo. New Dates also added to the Mezmer Itinerary! Webmaster Announcement: The meZmer compound is proud to announce that Dikki's computer is up and running once again. He will be keeping a closer eye on the updating of the website. April 2003:
News Flash: Plans are now in the works by Mezmer
for an all day Music Festival to be held this summer at Wilson's Park
outside of Auxvasse, Mo. featuring several local and area bands.
New Additions To Site: Along with the fact Mezmerband.Com is now Banner and Popup Ad Free, New Dates have been added to the Mezmer 2003 Itinerary! March 2003:News Update: Mezmer would like to thank Stan and all the employees of The Front Row Lounge for their hospitality and help with our first performance at the club in Boonville, Mo. Mezmer will be returning to the Front Row Lounge in the near future so be sure to check the Itinerary for all the latest Mezmer play dates in your area as they become available.
News Update: Mezmer Thanks all the loyal fans and friends that
came out last Saturday to show their support for the band! We all had
a great time while meeting many old and new friends. While we have
talked several times over the past months by e-mail I had the chance
to meet and talk a little shop with John Braun, drummer of Sweet
Jayne another one of Columbia's top classic rock bands.
Reminder Update: Mezmer will be performing this Saturday March 22, in the Battle of The Bands in Columbia, Mo. at Honest John's so be sure to come out and show your support for the band. Webmaster Announcement: Mezmer is proud to announce that the Mezmerband.Com website is now Banner and Popup Ad Free so Please feel free to browse around the website without all those damn popup ads.
News Flash: Mezmer will perform an outdoor concert May 31, 2003
at The 3rd Annual Big Muddy ( Formerly Known as "The Fireball Classic" )
Poker Run and Ride-In Bike Show held at Stump Island in Glasgow, Mo.
This event is being sponsored by Chapters 12 & 39 of The Freedom
Of The Road Riders.
News Update: Mezmer will be performing in the Battle of The Bands to be held at Honest John's March 22, so be sure to bring all your friends out for a night of meZmerizing Rock & Roll. New Additions To Site: New Dates have been added to the Mezmer 2003 Itinerary! Webmaster Announcement: The Webmaster would like to apoligize for the delays in the updating of our website over the last several weeks, everything should be back on track in the near future along with the upgrading of this site to remove Banner Ads and all those Damn Popup Window Ads. February 2003:News Update: Plans are now in the works for more Mezmer Outdoor Concerts, Venues and Events this summer so check back here for updates. News Update: Mezmer would like to thank Devo Miller, Suzi Armstrong and all the management and employees of The Legends Club in Carrollton, Mo. for their hospitality and help along with all the patrons that night as we all rocked the night away and made many new friends. News Update: Mezmer kicked off February with a return show at Honest John's in Columbia, Mo. in preparation for the upcoming Battle Of The Bands to be held at Honest John's during the month of March. Mezmer will be appearing March 22, so be sure to come out and support Mezmer and your favorite bands. New Additions To Site: New Dates have been added to the Mezmer 2003 Itinerary. January 2003:
Update: Welcome back my friends and welcome to the 2003 Mezmer News & Updates,
We here at the Mezmer Compound expect 2003 to be a very good year for the band. Those
of you that were at The Tropics Club on New Years Eve may know what I am talking
about, we had a fantastic time. For those of you who could not attend, check out these
pictures
taken that night at The Tropics.
 
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