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Sizzlin' Summer Concerts!

60s Rock ‘n’ Roll

with

Unfinished Business
Ramona Garden Park in Grover Beach
Sunday  ~  June 28, 2009  ~  3-6PM ~ Free!

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&

Templeton Park 
Wednesday  ~  July 1, 2009  ~  6:30-8:30PM ~ Free!

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Terry Lawless Is In The News; Soon To Rejoin Irish Rockers U2

On March 24, 2009, The Santa Maria Times published a very nice article about Santa Maria resident Terry Lawless, his 30+ year career in the music business, and his current gig with one of the biggest rock bands in the world, U2. Thanks to Santa Maria Times Staff Writer Julian Ramos for writing such a fine article about a very deserving professional musician who has worked hard and sacrificed much for many years to achieve the very high level of success Terry is currently enjoying. Check out the article by CLICKING HERE.   

By the way, Terry plays keyboards, sax, and flute with Unfinished Business when he is home, which he is now. Terry will be performing with Unfinished Business until sometime in late April, when he departs the Central Coast again to  rejoin U2 as the Irish band prepares to embark on its next world tour, scheduled to start in June. Terry is expected to return home briefly in August  and will hopefully be available to perform with Unfinished Business at the big Beatle show at Vina Robles Winery in Paso Robles on August 28th

Check out Terry's eye-popping resume and whereabouts on his website.  


Terry with UB at Mr. Rick's In Avila Beach Mar. 27, 2009 

updated 3/29/09


 

Unfinished Business Apparel Now On Sale

The Unfinished Business line of apparel will be available at all future events. The selection includes t-shirts ($15; XXL $18), ladies tops ($21), hats ($18), and visors ($15)- all with a distinctive Unfinished Business design. All prices include sales tax. Any of these items would be a groovy addition to any wardrobe! Check out the design on the back of the T-shirt:

  

And if you want to order an apparel item by mail, send an e-mail to unfinishedbusiness@charter.net. Shipping and handling for each item is $3.    


 

Wow! What A Party!

Thanks to everyone who attended our 2nd Annual '60s New Year's Eve Dinner and Dance Party! We had a full house and everyone was rockin'. And wasn't the food GREAT??!! Chef Doug and the Broiler Brothers from Alphy's Broiler in the Village of Arroyo Grande did a fantastic job. Here are some early testimonials: 

" just wanted to thank you very much for a very enjoyable evening...I think I danced almost every dance...and just wanted to let you know that the food was outstanding!" Adele Z., Nipomo

"It was absolutely great getting to hear you play last Wednesday!  The food was marvelous, and the music mix was fab!" Brian B., Folsom  

It was a special evening in so many ways:

  • Jay and Vicki Conner celebrated their 18th Anniversary

  • Patrick and Susan O'Reilly celebrated their marriage Dec. 28th 2008

  • It was great seeing our #1 teen fan, Ivy Alvarado, in attendance. We are pulling for you, Ivy,  to keep fighting to "Get Back"  to where you belong, on your feet dancing to '60s rock 'n' roll!

  • And last but not least, Steve Staub proposed marriage to his sweetheart, Madelyn, on stage and she accepted! They met at our New Year's Eve Bash last year. And, they were also the winners of our costume contest at the Halloween Bash, Steve as "The Economy" and Madelyn as "Joe The Plumber".   

And there was so much other fun going on, usually with the Big Kahuna of Q104.5 THE Greatest Hits radio right in the middle of things (thanks Kahuna!).  We had a wild dance contest that ended in a tie, The Big Kahuna gave away tickets to see Neil Diamond in concert, and Rich Pavlich won the drawing for the Epiphone Les Paul guitar.      

Special thanks go out to Connie Sparks and her team for a great job decorating the event center and the Knights of Columbus for doing the bar. 

And we welcomed all locations of Kennedy Club Fitness on board this year as our ticket outlets. Thank you!  

And we always appreciate our Fan Club President Charlene Williams  and band wives Karen and Kathy. They helped with set-up, checking people in, leading the dancing, and clean-up. Wow! We love you all!

                                 New Years Eve Party Photos 

The photos from the 2nd annual Unfinished Business New Years Eve Bash have been posted soon on the  Mark Winkler Photography website. Do the following to view the photos:

  • Go to the Mark Winkler website.

  • Do not click on to "enter site in a window".

  • click on to "view our html site" on the second line.

  • in next window, click onto "online viewing"

  • in next window, click onto "Digi Proofs"

  • the password is "New Years Eve"

Thanks Mark!

And in case you were wondering,  Unfinished Business Productions will be putting together another great package for next New Years Eve. And Halloween too! We'll keep you posted. 

Thanks again to our fantastic sponsors!

                      

Q104.5 The Greatest Hits radio and Charter Communications and Q104.5 The Greatest Hits morning personality, The Big Kahuna, our Emcee.   

                                  


updated 1/21/09


Be Among The First To Add To The New Unfinished Business Guestbook

Unfinished Business has just added a new guestbook to this website. You can be among the first to add comments to let the authentic '60s rockers know what is on your mind the band.

We want to listen to our fans -- and (maybe more importantly) listen to those of you that aren't fans of the band - yet. Take a few minutes and please put your two cents in here. We will listen!

posted 10/7/08


Electric Guitar Giveaway

All during 2008, Unfinished Business collected entry forms from '60s rock 'n' roll fans at our shows who wanted to win a Gibson Epiphone Les Paul model electric guitar. The drawing was finally held at our New Years Eve Bash and the winner was Rich Paulich.  We'll do another guitar giveaway in 2009, so stay tuned!

posted 1/5/09


Unfinished Business Open Their Web Store!

The new Unfinished Business web store is officially open!! Yes, you can now purchase any of the groovy items in our apparel shop as well as tickets to the upcoming UB-hosted events. This is a fast and easy way to snap up some of that great line of Unfinished Business logo shirts, tops, hats and visors that you have seen at our shows and around the Central Coast. Not to mention a guarantee that you won't be standing outside one of our upcoming events, wishing you had bought tickets earlier.

You can always access our store by clicking the "Cool Stuff to Buy" tab in our header bar.

Check back. We are adding a preorder for our upcoming CD and videos of the band.

posted 9/22/08


UB To Rock Robert Hall Winery's Annual Independence Day Celebration in 2009!

Unfinished Business has been invited to headline the entertainment at Robert Hall Winery in Paso Robles. July 4, 2009 marks the 6th annual event and the second consecutive year that your authentic vintage rockers have been asked to perform their classic 1960s rock 'n' roll hits.

The event begins with a BBQ (time and menu to be announced later). Last year's menu was:

      BBQ Beef Ribs, BBQ Chicken, Linguica Sausage
      Homemade Baked Beans
      Caesar Salad, Potato Salad
      Garlic Bread
      Hot dogs for the kids
      Chocolate Brownies, Strawberry Shortcake

Rock out to those timeless classics of the 1960s, performed by the Central Coast's only dedicated 1960s rock 'n' roll band, Unfinished Business. Nobody plays those great hits like these authentic performers.

Then enjoy a spectacular view of the city fireworks!!  Family fun for all ages.

Adults - $TBA, Cavern Club - $TBA, Children 6-12 - $TBA, children under 12 - FREE!

3443 Mill Road, Paso Robles

Make your reservations today either online or call the Events Department (805) 239-1616 ext. 24.

posted 9/16/08


Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame - A UB Close Encounter With A Music Industry Icon

Unfinished Business congratulates The Ventures (Bob Bogle, Nokie Edwards, Gerry McGee, Mel Taylor, Don Wilson) on their recent selection to enter the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Unfinished Business was the support act for the legendary surf instrumental group at The Clark Center in October, 2006 - a true brush with greatness for the local '60s rock and roll band. Check out the collection of photos from that inspiring evening. The Ventures were inducted along with Madonna, John Mellencamp, Leonard Cohen, and The Dave Clark Five in New York on March 10, 2008, at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in NY City. The Museum is located in Cleveland, Ohio. 

Their induction was long overdue for the largest selling instrumental group of all time.

Posted 5/19/08


Unfinished Business Flattered in a Recent News Article

The Foxen News, which is distributed among the neighbors of Foxenwood Estates, is featuring Unfinished Business on the front page of the Jan - Feb, 2008 edition. The flattering article, penned by the publication's editor, James Pepper, was the result of Mr. Pepper seeing the band at the January 25 performance at the Loading Dock in Old Orcutt. This rare Santa Barbara County club appearance for the '60s tribute band was a fulfilled evening for everyone in attendance and, evidently, inspiring enough to get the editor to write his unsolicited review.

As the band's fan base takes them out of the area more and more, Unfinished Business has always maintained that it is their recognition in the community and the support of the fans on the Central Coast that make it all worthwhile. Thank you, James, for helping us always remember that fact.

Read the complete article. (Adobe Acrobat PDF document)

posted 2/1/08


ACCOLADES POUR IN! Our fans LOVED the New Years Eve Party

Dozens of unsolicited kudos were received concerning the 1st Annual Unfinished Business New Years Eve Bash (Dec. 31, 2007)Check out what our fans had to say.

And now we are receiving testimonials about the 2nd Annual Unfinished Business New Years Eve Bash (Dec. 31, 2008):

" just wanted to thank you very much for a very enjoyable evening...I think I danced almost every dance...and just wanted to let you know that the food was outstanding!" Adele Z., Nipomo

"It was absolutely great getting to hear you play last Wednesday!  The food was marvelous, and the music mix was fab!" Brian B., Folsom  

Thank you! We couldn't be prouder!

posted 1/5/09


San Luis Obispo Calendar

The city of San Luis Obispo and the SLO Downtown Business Association  honored Unfinished Business by including a photo of the band in their newly published 2008 Events Calendar. The picture, taken live during a main stage performance at the SLO Farmer's Market  graces the "April" page, reminding all of us that the music of Unfinished Business is a big part of this Central Coast community, a city renowned for its dedication to all the arts.

posted 12/29/07


SLO Tribune honors Unfinished Business with a great article

The San Luis Obispo Tribune flatters Unfinished Business with an article  about the band in the December 27, 2007 edition. The Pulitzer worthy article was penned by Tribune Journalist, Patrick Pemberton. Pemberton visited an Unfinished Business rehearsal and had this to say: 

"During The Beatles 'Get Back', (Terry) Lawless nailed Billy Preston's famous organ solo while (Ed) Miller perfected the guitar riffs and (Jim) Witt supplied the driving bass line on a vintage Hofner, like the one used by Paul McCartney. The band was loud and tight, offering four-part harmonies that set it apart from other cover bands, with the energy of a band of 20-somethings."  

Check out the accompanying video on the Trib's website. Our mark of success is to be recognized in our own community. We are both honored and humbled. Thanks to the Tribune and Patrick.


Tips For Family of Janay Bradley  

Unfinished Business would  like to thank everyone in attendance at the Village of Arroyo Grande "Branch Street Independence Day" Celebration on January 4, 2009, who contributed "tips" to benefit the family of 6 month old Janay Bradley, who tragically died at a day care facility in San Luis Obispo on Monday, December 29, 2008. Those tips, as well as the profits from the sale of Unfinished Business t-shirts, totaled $213. Our thoughts and prayers are with Janay's family.  


  "Tips For April"

Thanks to everyone who attended the Unfinished Business concert on the Main Stage at the San Luis Obispo Farmers Market on Thursday, August 9th. And a special thanks to those who tipped the band because all tips, which totaled $773.89, were donated to April, a Central Coast woman who has inoperable cancer and is not expected to live more than another month or two. April is a single mother with a 14 year old daughter and they have no insurance. We are sure the money will go to very good use to help sustain April and her daughter during this very difficult time. Thanks again for your generosity and please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

posted 8/10/07

Note (Dec 18, 2007): April lost her courageous fight against cancer this morning. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family, especially her daughter, Destiny. We will miss you, April.

revision posted 12/18/07

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