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News - January 2007-
Jan. 11, 2007 Grand Opening of Sideways Restaurant and Lounge
Brittany Snow and Michael Johnson
Jan. 15, 2007 10:30pm
Tangier Los Feliz, California
2138 Hillhurst Ave., Los Feliz, California - $8.00
Ben's first gig as a Californian A Half-hour Acoustic Set
"...I am working right now to get at least one new song for it. So everyone should come out, hang out, have a drink (I sound better when you're drunk) and have a good time. It's at a Venue called Tangier. I've never been there, but I have some friends that have played there. Apparently it's a pretty cool upscale Bar/Venue."
"It's like a "Welcome to California" party for me. So... feel free to bring presents, too. Just kidding. Unless you want to." ~Ben
Jan. 24, 2007 10:45pm
Acoustic Cordiale Sherman Oaks, California
14015 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, California 91423 - (Free)
An Acoustic show hosted by Lyman Donovan from Blue Meridian with Stefani Sikora, Fontaine, and Ben Bledsoe.
"It's not only FREE, but free parking, all ages and they serve amazing dinners, that you can enjoy during my set. Private tables for everyone. Full bar too. See you there."~Ben
News - September 2006-
9/22/2006 at 8:00 PM in Berlin
Ben will be on the Panel of speakers for Popkomm's Songwriting and Industry Conference.
News - August 2006-
Marc Live
20.08.06 Open-Air Festival, Dortmund
26.08.06 RPR Open Air, Mainz
News - July 2006-
Ben got a deal with Aveda for Hair Products
Michael Johnson was at the"John Tucker Must Die" Los Angeles Premiere
News - March 2006-
23rd - Michael Johnson was at Playstation 2's "Kingdom Hearts II" Launch Party
News - December 2005-
Thursday, December 22nd
11pm Ben at BackBooth (37 W. Pine Street, Orlando)
"On December 13th, from 8-10pm EST, tune into Q's House Internet Radio Show at www.QsHouse.com. Ben will be doing an acoustic set and interview, and the show will be live with both audio and webcam. A few days later it will be available as a podcast on iTunes. Check it out!!!" ~from his official website
Ben's holiday single "Memories Melt the Snow" is now available for purchase
News - November 2005-
"Ben will be performing on The Daily Buzz, the WB's national morning show, on Friday, November 25th. The show airs for 3 hours, and Ben will be in the second half of the show. Check your local listings for the correct channel and time." ~From Ben's Official site
News - October 2005-
"Hey guys..... We are doing our first shows as Lukewarm Freeda...... It will be Me, Michael and Paul Rippee....
We are doing a few shows in Nashville early next week and then at least one show here in Orlando..... We coincidentally are playing with Natural..... That was not intentional!!!!!! It was the only day we could get while Paul was in town with us and it just so happens to be with Natural..... Look for updates on www.myspace.com/lukewarmfreeda ..........
We will be doing a few dates and a couple showcases in LA in early November too........... Also.... On Oct. 17th through Oct. 21st we will be on O-Rock ( 105.9 ) as Mel's Favorite Band.... Our song will be on at about 9:30pm each night... We'll be doing an on air interview on Thursday..... You should call in and support if you can 407 919 1059 ..... We're also being played on 103.1 FM in Los Angeles.... Perhaps if you're bored... give them a call and give us some props...... YAY!!!!!!!!!!! That's about it..... Any questions you may have for us.... go to myspace and ask them.......Thanks............... ROCK....~Mike" ~Posted on The LukewarmFreeda Message Board
Ben will be opening for Hanson Friday, October 21st The House of Blues in Downtown Disney (Lake Buena Vista, FL)
Doors: 7:30pm
Show: 8:30pm
Ben and his band will be performing first
News -June 2005-
From BenBledsoe.com:
"Ben's CD Release Party will be on Tuesday, July 19, 2005 at Planet Hollywood/Times Square in New York City, at 4:30pm. Ben will be performing several songs from the new album, and then doing a signing afterwards. You will be able to purchase the album at Planet Hollywood that day."
"Ben will be doing a concert for Radio Disney/NY on July 20, 2005 at Jenkinson's Boardwalk in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ."
"The release date for Ben's new album has been set for July 19, 2005. The title of the album is "An Insomniac's Guide to a Lonely Heart" and it will contain 12 new tracks, all written or co-written by Ben."
"Ben will be in the Studio during the months of May and June recording his debut solo album."
News -April 2005-
Check out Michael's Message board
"we are talking with a few labels at the moment"~Michael
News -November 2004-
December 3rd: The new Natural will be playing at Fashion Rock in Orlando. A pass is needed to attend the free event.
Send an email with your name and how many passes you'll need to
The name of Michael Johnson's new band
is "Jaded Rose".
Patrick and Stephanie will be in Germany soon doing promotions for their single.
Robby, who plays bass, is one of the new band members.
The band should be doing a photo shoot by the end of this month.
News -October 2004-
If you would like to join the new street team - send an email with the subject: Join Street Team
Stephanie D. and Patrick King recorded a song together. The new single, "Secret Mission" should be out around mid November.
There will only be a video if the song makes it on the charts.
Coming soon - A new formation of Natural
The new band will consist of 4 new members plus Patrick King. They will still go by the name Natural.
"J" is starring as Frank Butler in "Annie Get Your Gun". The show runs through October 10th, 2004 in Kissimmee, Florida.
News -September 2004-
9/25/04 - "I think you'll be seeing a lot of each of us still in the future, so don't fret, we're not dissappearing!" ~ Michael (From his post on the official message board)
News -August 2004-
Aug.30th - Posted on their official message board -
"I will continue with "Natural", it will take some time but their will be more singles, video's, and hopefully some USA tours." ~Patrick
NATURAL ANNOUNCES ITS FAREWELL TOUR
Orlando, FL.
News -January 2004-
January 9, 2004 -The guys are in the studio finishing up their new album. They are writing a couple of new songs for the U.S. album.
Natural will visit Germany in February 2004.
January 1, 2004 - Citrus Bowl Halftime Performance (on ABC)
News -December 2003-
Dec. 13, 2003
WXXL Jingle Ball in Orlando, Florida
News -November 2003-
Nov. 22, 2003 - CD signing at Virgin Megastore in Orlando Florida at 1pm
Nov. 27, 2003 - Macy's Christmas Tree Lighting Show/Performance in Atlanta
Saturday, November 29th at 1:00 PM
@ the Ritz Theater
News -October 2003-
Oct. 15th - KLAL-FM Little Rock Acoustic Performance
Oct. 21st - Z100 in NY.
Oct.24th - Y100 Radio performance @ 1:00pm in Miami
Oct.25th - 7:25pm performance at Guavaween in Tampa, FL. WFLZ 93.3 Stage
News -September 2003-
September 30, 2003
September 27th - Natural will be performing at Six Flags in Louisville, KY. for the KDJX radio show. They will be on stage at 8:45pm.
September 23rd
October 14th - single for "What If" hits stores
New url!
October 2003 Issue of Popstar!
On Tuesday, September 16th, Natural will be having dinner at Planet Hollywood in Times Square in NY. Fans are invited to come and visit with the band. The fun begins at 7pm.
September 4th - Natural will be on Daytime on NBC in Tampa (Channel 8)
It airs from 10am - 11am. The show will air live. Natural will be performing an acoustic version of "What If".
Radio station WFLZ-FM in Tampa is giving listeners a chance to win a seat in the audience. This will be the only way to get in, so listen to 93.3 to try and win!
News - August 2003-
Natural will be visiting radio stations in the U.S. in September and October.
There is a great review for "What If" in the August 30th issue of Billboard Magazine.
"What If" will be released as a single in the U.S. on October 14th. The single will include the radio version, the acoustic version, a karaoke version, the videos for "Paradise" and "Put Your Arms Around Me". It will be a limited edition CD.
According to Michael, the shoes that Marc wore for the video shoot are being auctioned off on E-Bay for the JSP Foundation. They are covered in paint and each of the guys signed them.
The fall calendar is still being planned.
Natural will be in the U.S. in September.
Friday, August 8, 2003 - Natural will be on the radio station WFLZ (93.3FM) in Tampa, Florida. They will be on the air between 3:30pm and 5:30pm. Natural will be playing their new single, "What If", along with an acoustic performance.
August 19th and 20th - Video Shoot for "What If" in Orlando, Fl.
August 21st and 22nd - Video Shoot for "Cab
Driver" in Orlando, Fl.
News - July 2003-
August 1st & 2nd - Natural will be in Germany
The events scheduled for the 9th and 23rd in Germany have been cancelled.
They will be in Florida for the rest of the month.
Their U.S. schedule is in the works!
In mid-August, they will be shooting two videos at the same time. Along with "What If", they will be taping their second video for a new song called "Cab Driver".
"Cab Driver talks about wanting to get away. When you are upset you tell anyone anything in this case its the cab driver. You get upset and jump in Taxi to take you away." ~Marc
The Disco Ball featuring Natural is airing again on ABC on Thursday, July 17, 2003 at 8:00pm est.
News - June 2003-
Sarah is pregnant. Marc is going to be a father! Congratulations to the happy couple! Note: Marc is not leaving Natural!
Natural is flying to Europe in the next few days.
This fall Natural will be back in the United States. Their first single, a ballad called "What If" will be given to radio stations in July. It should start getting airplay sometime in August and will be available in US stores in September. The video for "What If" will be shot in Orlando, Florida in mid-August.
On June 1, 2003, at 7:48pm, Ben became an uncle! Congratulations!
Check out the July 2003 issue of Popstar Magazine for pictures of Natural on pages 5, 82 and 83.
News - May 2003-
Natural will be in Japan until May 30th. Then they are off to Thailand and Malaysia.
You can keep up with Natural while they are in Japan by going to:
Natural will be returning to Germany on June 13th.
They return to the US on June 16th to work on finishing their album.
News - April 2003-
The guys are working on the soundtrack for the upcoming movie, "Red Riding Hood".
There are a few small pictures of Natural in the April 2003 issue of Popstar! Magazine.
Due to the Health Alert, Natural will not be going to Thailand or Malaysia as originally planned. They have been advised by health officials to postpone their trip.
Instead, they will work on the completion of their second album in the U.S.
Natural will not be performing with Westlife for the tour dates that were previously announced.
The NFL dates Natural had on April 26th in Amsterdam and June 14th in Glasgow have been cancelled.
Older News:
April 11th - The Disco Ball @ 7:00pm est on VH1
January 16th, 2003 - ABC's Disco Ball aired from 8-10pm EST. It features Natural performing a medley of BeeGee's hits.
12/24/02 -Natural on The Jenny Jones Show
November 28, 2002- Natural performed during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The show aired on NBC. They appeared on the New York Daily News Big Apple Float.
October 13, 2002 - The guys were in Los Angeles taping an ABC tv special at the Shrine Auditorium. They performed a medley of Bee Gee's hits during the show. The concert is a benefit for Aids Project LA. It began at 7:30pm.
August 2002 - Natural's third single "Will It Ever" is on the radio in Germany.
The September issue of Popstar! Magazine contains photos of Natural in Germany.
The October issue of Popstar! Magazine features a two-page poster of the boys at the Berlin Wall.
Natural's "Put Your Arms Around Me" has been added to the "Longshot - the movie" soundtrack.
"Put Your Arms Around Me" has been certified as a "GOLD" single!
Natural photos will soon be on the boxes of General Mills cereals and will contain a special collectors Natural magnet
Natural is a featured artist on GetMusic.com
There is an interview with Patrick and J at
TeenFX.com
Check out their video at
Launch.com
Natural taped a Fox Family concert in October. The show is set to air on Presidents Day.
There will be a full page ad with Natural in Teen People's back to school issue.
Natural performed at the 3rd Avenue Street Festival on September 9, 2001 for Radio Disney.
Natural walked down the Red Carpet at the Teen Choice Awards. Look for them when the Awards air, August 20 or in interviews with MTV, Xtra, Fox Family, Fox News, Entertainment Weekly, E! & 17.com.
*Concert*
Natural will be at the Staples at 5779 S. Hwy. 17-92 in Casselberry (near Orlando) from about 12 - 12:30 PM. It's a school supply fundraiser, so bring along something you can donate to the cause.
On page 72 of POPSTAR! Magazine (the Aug. 2001 issue) there are some questions and answers with Natural.
Natural will be making appearances at Claire's Accessories stores around the country promoting their first single, "Put Your Arms Around Me."
Check out
Claires.com for more information.
P O P S T A R ! Magazine, the July 2001 issue,
(on newsstands from June 5th to July 10th)
will feature Natural.
Part of their music video was shot at Universal Citywalk on Thursday, May 24, 2001.
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