Thanks to all of you who attended the 3rd Annual '60s Rock 'n' Roll New Year's Eve Bash. We had a full house (about 260!), the new venue was great (South County Regional Center in Arroyo Grande), the food prepared and served by Chef Doug and the Broiler Brothers was fantastic, the Arroyo Grande Knights of Columbus operated a fine bar and 50/50 drawings, there were lots of door prizes, and, of course, lots of dancing to the music of Unfinished Business. Special thanks to Connie Sparks for table decorations, Jay Conner for being a fine MC, and the many friends and UB family members who helped in various ways to make the evening happen and operate smoothly. We even had a visit by KSBY TV, which featured our event on the evening news. What a night! And we will do it all over again on 12/31/10. In the mean time, we'll see you all over the place throughout 2010!

Click Here To See New Year's Eve Photos      

Thanks also to:

• the The Big Kahuna on Q104.5 for major radio promotion of the event

• Bill Benica on 1340 KYNS radio for interviewing the band and promoting the event

• Steve Owens and Susan Stewart with Journal Plus for the great cover story on the band

• The Santa Maria Sun for the article on Terry Lawless and a calendar listing that promoted the event

• KSBY TV for promoting and covering the event

• Don Idler with Idler's Appliances for his San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles stores being ticket outlets

• Karen Phillips with KK's Gourmet Bundt Cakes in Arroyo Grande for being a ticket outlet 

• Rich Schultz with Coupon Clipper for carrying ads promoting the event

• The San Luis Obispo Tribune for calendar listing promoting the event

• The New Times for mentions in music articles and for calendar listing promoting the event

• The Santa Maria Times and sister publications, The Adobe Press and Lompoc Record for articles and for calendar listings promoting the event 

• Rhonda Dooley of Dooley Graphics for a great poster design

• Apologies to anyone deserving thanks who has been overlooked 

      "We had a wonderful time at your party and can't wait until next year!"
Marjorie Rodarte, New Year's Eve Bash 12/31/09

"I had a wonderful time and enjoyed every minute. (The band was) AWESOME!
Everyone had a wonderful time."
Jay Conner, New Year's Eve Bash 12/31/09

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

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

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!

Unfinished Business To Rock 
Independence Day Celebration At 
Robert Hall Winery In Paso Robles! 

Unfinished Business will provide live '60s rock 'n' roll again for the 7th Annual Independence Day Celebration at Robert Hall Winery in Paso Robles Sunday, July 4th, 2010

Music and Dancing!
Live music starts at 6pm

Great family fun for all ages!
Games throughout the evening including watermelon eating contest, apple bobbing and hula hoop challenge!

Wine!
Robert Hall Wine will be available for purchase by the glass or bottle. Non alcoholic drinks will also be available for purchase. 

Food!
A BBQ dinner catered by The Rib Line will be served.      
  The menu this year is 

      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

Fireworks!
 After the dance concert, enjoy a perfect view of the
Barney Schwartz Park fireworks. Seating in the amphitheater;
please bring low-back chairs and blankets for lawn seating.


This is the best 4th of July party in area and you don't want to miss it. 
It sold out last year, so get your tickets as soon as possible!

$37.50 pp (Adults)
$32.50 Cavern Club Members
$15.00 Children 6 - 12 years (Children's Menu)
Children under age 6 free.   

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

Robert Hall Winery is located at 3443 Mill Road, Paso Robles

The 4th Annual '60s Rock 'n' Roll New Year's Eve Bash will be held again this year at the South County Regional Center in Arroyo Grande.

A fantastic Prime Rib and Chicken Marsala buffet will be included with admission and will again be provided by Chef Doug and the Broiler Brothers from Alphy's Broiler in the Village of Arroyo Grande. Veggie Lasagna will be available upon request. 

No host bar and $10 corkage fee will benefit  the Arroyo Grande Knights of Columbus.

Also included:

• Party hats and noise makers

• Champagne toast at Midnight

• Dancing from 8PM to 12:15AM to the music of Unfinished Business
  
  Tickets Outlets To Be Announced In Novenmber 2010

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