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.  

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!

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

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.

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

3443 Mill Road, Paso Robles

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.

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!

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.

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