The Hope Concert : Donation Information
From: Debbie Leshno

For those of you who would like to make a donation to help Bobby Bandiera's son, Robert Bandiera, Jr....

*Please make your check out to: The Rock 'N Roll Music Fund
*Put "For Robert Bandiera, Jr." in the memo line of your check
*Mail your donation to: 329 West End Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740. To learn more about the rock and roll music fund, you can visit www.rockandrollmusicfund.org. Thank you!

Update: Recent article on Bobby Bandiera: ChorusandVerse.com | 4/14/2003

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Get a double dose of BAD MEDICINE this weekend!

Friday, April 25th: Stone Pony, Asbury Park, NJ
Get in on the action! BAD MEDICINE is performing at the SKATE AND SURF 2003 VIP party and YOU are invited! Get there early to ensure a spot in the door!
More info: http://www.stoneponyonline.com
Directions: http://www.stoneponyonline.com/info/directions.html

Saturday, April 26th: The Chance, Poughkeepsie, NY
BAD MEDICINE takes on the Hudson Valley! Don't miss the excitement as the band takes the stage at the HV area's premier live music venue!
More info: http://www.thechancetheater.com/
Directions: http://thechancetheater.com/directions.html

BAD MEDICINE on the Web News:
BonJoviTribute.com has been updated with new videos of Bad Medicine performing "Living On A Prayer" and "Wanted Dead or Alive" at BB King's Blues Club in NYC on April 11th. The crowd was incredible and the band kicked it into high gear for their performance at the historical club! Check out these videos, plus the new Fan Photos section at http://www.bonjovitribute.com!

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BAD MEDICINE BON JOVI TRIBUTE BAND UPDATE!
A message from STEVE SAGE ("JON")
Website: http://www.bonjovitribute.com

Hey, hey Bon Jovi fans! Here is the latest news on BAD MEDICINE!

This Week:
Spread the word! Bad Medicine aims to please and you will not be disappointed!

On *Friday, April 18th Bad Medicine will kick start your holiday weekend @ The Downtown in Farmingdale, NY!

The Downtown is located at 190 Main Street, Farmingdale, NY
Phone: (516) 293-7700
Website: http://www.thedowntown.com


Upcoming Gigs : Mark your calendars!

FRI APRIL 18th THE DOWNTOWN, FARMINGDALE, NY
www.thedowntown.com

FRI APRIL 25th THE STONE PONY, ASBURY PARK, NJ
www.stoneponyonline.com

SAT APRIL 26th THE CHANCE THEATER, POUGHKEEPSIE, NY
www.thechancetheater.com

FRI MAY 9th MT BOTTLES, WILDWOOD, NJ
SAT MAY 10th DELAWARE FLOWER MARKET
SAT MAY 17th O'DONOGHUES, HOBOKEN, NJ
SAT MAY 24th DUBLIN PUB, NEW HYDE PARK, NY
FRI JUNE 6th PACKEES WOODBRIDGE, NJ
SAT JUNE 7th MAIN ST BAR & GRILL, VIRGINIA
SAT JUNE 28th CASEY OTOOLES WAYNE, NJ

*All dates subject to change. Please visit http://www.bonjovitribute.com often for an updated schedule of performances.

BonJoviTribute.com Highlights:
+ Get on board! Bad Medicine's message board, that is! Click Here!
+ Lookin' hot! More photos of Bad Medicine are now up on BonJoviTribute.com! Even more pix are coming soon!
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In the News:
The sizzling days of summer are just around the corner and BAD MEDICINE is going to make 'em HOT! Jersey shore dates will be announced soon, so get your bikinis, Bermuda shorts, sunglasses and tanning lotion out - BAD Rx is going to be rocking the surf bars of the East Coast before you know it!

Bad Medicine Staff Update:
As of April 2003, Lisa Mobus is our new Publicist. Some of you know Lisa as "Lisa M." from Operation Bon Jovi. She has a great history of promoting bands on the Internet and a strong professional public relations background. I hope you will greet her with open arms!

LOOKOUT!!! Lisa will be getting in touch with Bad Medicine street team members (and recruiting new members) for upcoming gig promotions and a new mailing list will be developed very soon! If you would like to contact Lisa directly regarding Bad Medicine publicity or upcoming events, please email her at BadMedicinePR@aol.com
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That's all for now guys! Thanks to everyone who has been out to see us lately. You guys keep us loving what we do every time we take the stage!

See you on the road!

Steve

Steve Sage, Lead Vocals
Bad Medicine Bon Jovi Tribute
Web: http://www.bonjovitribute.com

VH-1 CONTEST CREW IN PHOENIX!
Source: BonJovi.com News Section on April 4, 2003

Hey PHOENIX FANS? Think you're the ultimate BON JOVI fan? Prove it! VH-1 is sending their 'BON JOVI COMMAND THE BAND CONTEST CREW' out to the AMERICA WEST ARENA in PHOENIX this MONDAY (April 7th) and they're looking for YOU! You can enter the COMMAND THE BAND contest and win the ultimate gig of a lifetime as BON JOVI's MANAGER! Look for the COMMAND THE BAND CONTEST CREW in the PARKING LOT. They'll be there TWO HOURS before the show with cameras ready, in search of BON JOVI's next manager! For more info, head to www.vh1.com! (psst... the VIDEO CREW will be at other upcoming Bon Jovi shows too so get that resume ready and smile for the VH-1 cameras....)

Richie Sambora's Site and Board
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Vital Links: RichieSambora.com and Richie's Official Msg Board

BON JOVI: ON-SALE DATES
Source: BonJovi.com News Section on April 3, 2003

Heads up: following are the ON-SALE DATES for the newly announced BON JOVI TOUR DATES. Please keep in mind that a) all information is subject to change, b) these are GENERAL ON-SALE dates only and all AmericanXS pre-sale information, any MSN Pre-Sale information, any radio station online pre-sale information will be posted over the next several days/weeks and c) we have NO FAN CLUB INFO. The fan club will be working on their ticketing arrangements and will post on their website (www.backstagejbj.com) the Fan Club Ticket information when it's finalized. Ready? OK. On APRIL 19, tickets CHICAGO (Tweeter,) ALPINE VALLEY, DETROIT (Comerica,) BOSTON (Gillette,) PHILLY (Veterans) and HARTFORD (The Meadows) will go on sale. On APRIL 25 tickets for DC (Nissan Pavillion in Bristow, VA) will go on sale. On APRIL 26 tickets for PITTSBURGH (Post Gazette Pavillion,) COLUMBUS (Germain Amphitheatre,) CINCINNATI (Riverbend Amphitheatre) and SARATOGA SPRINGS (SPAC) will go on-sale. On APRIL 28, tickets for TORONTO (Molson Amphitheatre) will go on-sale. Finally, on MAY 3 tickets for ST. PAUL (XCEL Center) and INDIANAPOLIS (Verizon Wireless) go on-sale. Again, all dates are subject to change. Please DO NOT harass the box office for more information than what has been provided. More details will follow with regards to AmericanXS (and yes, ALL of these dates will be available through AmericanXS so if you haven't signed up, what are you waiting for?)

Note from Operation Bon Jovi: The above On-sale dates have now been added to the OBJ Upcoming Events Calendar

Tiger Woods Foundation Launches TigerJam.com!
Source: BonJovi.com News Section on April 2, 2003

Los Angeles, CA (April 2, 2003)- Fans of the Tiger Woods Foundation's annual fundraising event, Tiger Jam presented by Coca-Cola, can now access www.tigerjam.com a new Web site dedicated to all things Tiger Jam.

Aside from a visual history of Tiger Jams I - V, the site offers a vast array of information regarding Tiger Jam VI, and will serve as a permanent electronic home for future Jams. This year, Bon Jovi will headline Tiger Jam VI, hosted by Tiger Woods. The sixth annual event will take place on April 19, 2003, at 8:30 PM in the Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas, Nev. The annual benefit concert raises and distributes funds for the Tiger Woods Foundation and children's charities based in Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Tickets for the concert start at $45 and can be purchased at the Mandalay Bay Events Center Box Office. [Keep in mind, these tickets may be sold out already.]

The interactive site, created by Chicago-based UnCommon Thinking LLC, serves as the one-stop shop for Tiger Jam. Featuring music from Bon Jovi, the site includes a history section, celebrity appearances, sponsor information and past charitable donations. Fans can check out a rotating selection of luxury auction items in the "Auction" section, see which celebrities have recently confirmed to attend in "The Jam" section and visit "Jam Tix" to learn about upcoming promotions. In addition, the site will offer a continuously updated "News" section that will highlight the latest in Tiger Jam breaking news.

Proceeds from the Tiger Jam VI event will be used to support the many programs funded throughout the year by the Tiger Woods Foundation. Charities that received funding from Tiger Jam V include Child Haven, Center for Independent Living, Greater Las Vegas Inner City Games, Boys & Girls Club of Las Vegas, UNLV Women's Athletics, GRAMMY in the Schools and The VH1 Save the Music Foundation.

Established in 1996 by Tiger Woods and his father Earl, the Tiger Woods Foundation empowers young people to reach their highest potential by initiating and supporting community-based programs that promote the health, education and welfare of all of America's children. More information on the Tiger Woods Foundation and its mission can be found at www.twfound.org

The Coca-Cola Company is the official community sponsor and beverage sponsor of the Tiger Woods Foundation and the title sponsor of two major annual activities - the Tiger Jam benefit concert and the Coca-Cola/Tiger Woods Foundation Junior Golf Clinic.

The Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino celebrates its fourth anniversary this Spring, continuing in its tradition of elegance and excitement as one of the top resorts on the Las Vegas Strip. The AAA Four Diamond Resort is known for its luxurious rooms, a wide array of fine dining destinations and its signature sand and surf beach, but Mandalay Bay has emerged as one of the world's premiere entertainment venues. The Mandalay Bay Theatre is currently home to the international smash hit musical Mamma Mia!, and the House of Blues Concert Hall offers live musical performances in an unparalleled environment.

Home of Tiger Jam VI on April 19th, the 12,000-seat Mandalay Bay Events Center regularly plays host to a wide range of top entertainment offerings,from the most exciting match-ups in the sport of boxing to performances from the world's best musical starts - including opera maestros Luciano Pavarotti, Andrea Bocelli and the Three Tenors, to popular stars such as Britney Spears, Shakira, and George Strait. Tiger Jam VI marks the fourth occasion Mandalay Bay plays host to the Tiger Woods Foundation's annual Tiger Jam event.

UnCommon Thinking is an interactive agency specializing in developing concepts for unique brands. Services include: Full and Mini Site Concepting and Development, Online Marketing Campaigns, Email Marketing Campaigns, and 3D Animation.

For more information, visit www.UnCommonThinking.com VIP events will be held before and following the concert. For more information on the concert, Tiger Woods Foundation or for Tiger Jam VI Sponsorship opportunities, please call (714) 816-1806. www.tigerjam.com

BON JOVI: US TV ODDS AND ENDS
Source: BonJovi.com News Section on April 2, 2003

Make sure you either stay up late tonite (April 2nd, past midnite until it technically becomes April 3rd) so you can see BON JOVI on LAST CALL WITH CARSON DALY which airs at 1:35 AM ET. Of course, you might just want to set your VCR! The AnE BIOGRAPHY on JON BON JOVI will be airing twice on the BIOGRAPHY CHANNEL (April 3 at 10am and again on April 4 at 4am.) VH-1 is airing ULTIMATE ALBUMS: SLIPPERY WHEN WET on April 2 at 2pm and again on APRIL 3 at 11am (check www.vh1.com for details.) Now here's something more obscure. Do you remember the speech Jon Bon Jovi gave when he addressed the students at Oxford Union at Oxford University in England back in 2001? He mentioned a person named Liz Murray, who managed to overcome huge obstacles. Well, if you were curious about who this Liz Murray was, tune into the LIFETIME CHANNEL on APRIL 7th at 9:00 PM and you can watch THE LIZ MURRAY STORY: HOMELESS TO HARVARD which tells her story. On APRIL 12, crack open a bottle of soda and break out the popcorn 'cause your but will be planted on your couch. During the day, tune into VH-1 to see FAIRWAY TO HEAVEN. Bon Jovi drummer TICO TORRRES participated in the event (so did Jon Bon Jovi's dad... but not Jon.)Later that night, you'll see the band on QVC (the questions from viewers during soundcheck and the live performance from the San Jose show later in the evening.) Finally, mark your calendars for APRIL 18th. CNBC is doing a special on the music industry for which Jon was interviewed... when we have details, times, we'll post it but it should be primetime. So plan ahead... AND, if you have HBO SIGNATURE, you know that they are airing all the previoius seasons of SEX AND THE CITY leading up to a new season. On FRIDAY, APRIL 18th you can watch SEX AND THE CITY at 9:00PM (ET) to see the episode entitled GAMES PEOPLE PLAY, which was the episode in which JON BON JOVI was Carrie's love interest. Stock up on those blank VHS tapes.

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VH1's Top 20 Countdown:
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MuchMoreMusic's Top 10:
Go to the Much More Music - Top 10 Voting Page Select "Bon Jovi - Misunderstood"

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Bon Jovi is HOT, HOT, HOT right now! And there is so much news! Reminder: A specific number of updates will appear on THIS page. Once that number is reached, the 'older' posts get bumped into the NEWS ARCHIVE for the week. To check to see if you are up-to-date on what's happening CLICK HERE!

PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE: BON JOVI'S SUMMER TOUR DATES
Source: BonJovi.com News Section on April 1, 2003

Following is a listing of tour dates for BON JOVI in JULY and AUGUST of 2003. Please keep in mind... we will post General On-Sale information, AmericanXS Pre-Sale information and all additional information over the next several weeks. This is merely the date, cities and venues. Mark your calendars. Ready?

Friday, JULY 11 at Tweeter (The World) in TINLEY PARK, IL // Saturday, JULY 12 at Alpine Valley in EAST TROY, WI // Tuesday, JULY 15 at XCEL Center in ST. PAUL, MN // Thursday, JULY 17 at Molson Amphitheatre in TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA // Saturday, JULY 19 at COMERICA PARK in DETROIT, MI // Tuesday, JULY 22 at GILLETTE STADIUM in FOXBORO, MA // Thursday, JULY 24 at POST-GAZETTE PAVILLION in PITTSBURGH, PA // Saturday, JULY 26 at VETERANS STADIUM in PHILADELPHIA, PA // Sunday, JULY 27 at NISSAN PAVILLION in BRISTOW, VA // Tuesday, JULY 29 at GERMAIN AMPHITHEATRE in COLUMBUS, OH // Wednesday, JULY 30 at VERIZON WIRELESS in INDIANAPOLIS, IN // Friday, August 1 at RIVERBEND MUSIC CENTER in CINCINNATI, OHIO // Sunday, August 3 at SARATOGA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (SPAC) in SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY // Monday, August 4 at THE MEADOWS in HARTFORD, CT // Thursday and Friday, August 7 and 8 at GIANTS STADIUM in EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ (but you knew that already!)

OK... Please do NOT call the venues for information. When on-sale details are ready, you won't miss them... you'll see them posted here, e-mailed out to AmericanXS members. There will be advertisements (radio, print, TV) in your local markets. We are just confirming these dates NOW before each venue does a local announcement and you don't have the confirmed dates posted on the official Bon Jovi website, capiche? Hope this alleviates some of the panic... we'll start posting details on when/where/how you actually buy the tickets in the days and weeks ahead of us all. BON JOVI: SUMMER 2003.

ALL ABOUT LOVIN' YOU: THE B-SIDES
Source: BonJovi.com News Section on April 1, 2003

ALL ABOUT LOVIN' YOU is the next international single to be released by BON JOVI. As the release date will vary territory by territory, so will the songs that make up the b-sides on the singles. Please use this information as a temporary guide. B-sides are still being finalized but this should give you an idea of what to expect. The EUROPEAN SINGLE of ALL ABOUT LOVIN' YOU will feature the album version of ALL ABOUT LOVIN' YOU as well as an ACOUSTIC VERSION of the song, which was recorded at Sanctuary Sound in NJ last week. In the UK, there will be two (2) CD Singles. The first one will obviously have the album version of the song, plus the video. The two additional b-sides are TBA at the moment. The second UK single will obviously have the album version, but will have the EPK (electronic press kit) done for All About Lovin' You. Again, the 2 additional b-sides are not finalized at this time. In EUROPE and AUSTRALIA, there will be two different 4-track CD singles released. The 4-TRACK No.1 will include the album version, the acoustic version, the demo of 'Everyday and the video for All About Lovin' You. The second 4-TRACK single will include the album version, the demo of AALY, the demo 'Postcards From The Wasteland,' the demoe of 'Alive' and the EPK for AALY. Again, this is not finalized... territories could decide to change things from this point forward but this should give you an idea of what will be included. When we have final listings, they will be posted as final.

BON JOVI HEADING TO INDIANPOLIS
Source: BonJovi.com News Section on April 1, 2003

The VERIZON WIRELESS MUSIC CENTER in INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA will be announcing their summer lineup of concerts later today. Therefore, we'll confirm what they'll confirm later: BON JOVI is slated to play at VERIZON WIRELESS MUSIC CENTER (formerly Deer Creek) on Wednesday, JULY 30th!!! This is not a rumor. This is not an April Fool's Day joke. This is CONFIRMED. Please keep checking back at www.bonjovi.com for more info (not just on General On-Sale dates but more importantly, for AmericanXS pre-sale dates and info.) We just wanted to make sure this news was confirmed on THIS site and not just locally by the venue!

BON JOVI: CINCINNATI BOUND!
Source: BonJovi.com News Section on April 1, 2003

While the full list of BON JOVI summer tourdates won't be posted for several more days/weeks, some venues are announcing their summer line-ups. One of those venues is CINCINNATI, OHIO's RIVERBEND MUSIC CENTER. Their season announcement is today so we can reveal that yes, BON JOVI will be playing in CINCINNATI. BON JOVI will be playing at RIVERBEND on Friday, AUGUST 1st. Keep checking back for more information about on-sales, AmericanXS, etc... But no, it's not a rumor. It is confirmed and real!

OperationBonJovi.com Update : New stuff!
Ahhhh... the PHOTO GALLERY finally has a home on our menu... make sure you check it out! There are some great concert pix by Kiva, Lisa and Robin in there. Plus, some cool fan shots with Obie, BJ's sound engineer. Click here to go there now!

Another new feature on our main menu is the OBJ UPCOMING EVENTS CALENDAR. The OBJ calendar will pop up each time you visit our site, but in case you miss it (or if you have pop-ups turned off), the upcoming events list has a permanent home on the main menu. Reminders to vote for MISUNDERSTOOD on MTV are in there, official auction info is up (front row tix for BJ concerts are on the list right now!), concert dates, tv appearances, all that good stuff, it's all there... and more! The calendar is a great way to just pop online and see what's up with Jovi related stuff on a daily basis. Hope you enjoy it! Click here to check it out!