FINCH - THE BAND TEMECULA COULDN’T KILL – HITS THE ROAD JACK

July 1, 2008 by PT Rothschild.

LOCAL BAND TO CO-HEADLINE WITH SCARY KIDS SCARING KIDS NATIONAL-WIDE

Temecula, CA – Back in the day when the music scene was first gearing up around here and the local punks were everywhere, a band named FINCH broke out of the valley and got big. They drew attention to a new sub-genre in music and started a trend. They were huge everywhere, except in their hometown of Temecula, California. The same mindset that shut down the scene also ignored the band’s nationwide success, perhaps because it was in the youth market at the center of the ‘cool’ zone. They did play one show here in T-town, just one, and it was sold-out as in SRO. It happened in the most unlikely place, The Temecula Stampede. The ‘Day After Chill’ with $10 doors was 11/24/2002. The all-ages show featured Aftermarket, Die Radio Die, Impress The Kid (they also impressed a young Bill Gould), Letter Kills, DJ Brian, DJ Eclipse, Club Silicone Style DJ, and headlined FINCH. It was an awesome show and the local youth (the scene) talked about it for weeks afterwards at all the schools up and down the valley. Shortly afterwards, the band seemed to crash and burn, and my heart sunk. I mean, a band from Temec getting their video and songs played on MTV! They had given inspiration to a hundred, perhaps a thousand bands that were starting around this musical valley. After a while, some of the FINCH’s members formed a new band called Cosmonaut and played some local scene shows at The Vault and maybe also at CUPPY’S.

Now, in an exclusive, the Full Value Review is proud to exclaim to the town without pity, the return of FINCH the band to the road. You could say that this all commenced with the ‘Back From The Dead’ Fest at The Glass House last year. Then it was on to putting the band’s profile at Friends or Enemies.com, and now as the band polishes up new songs for the EP to accompany the summer tour co-headlining with Scary Kids Scaring Kids, the cool AZ band that first played the T-town scene with ACOP at Madlins, the final details are being ironed out for this new FINCH/Scary Kids Scaring Kids tour. The Review, and especially me, PT, sez ‘Break A Leg’ to your new tour which starts 7/18/08 at SOMA. To purchase tix visit here. To keep up on the latest about this really famous band everywhere but here, follow this link. And to FINCH, keep it here to find out if T-town will ever have a place for you to play again. And keep rocking!

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Local Temecula Area Theater Groups Seek Talent For Auditions

June 26, 2008 by Bill Gould, Publisher.

From our Friends at Shakespeare In The Vines:

Hello y’all who are interested in SITVs “The Taming of the Shrew”!

I am holding Callbacks and Further Auditions for “The Taming for the Shrew”.

When:

Friday, June 27, 2008, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

and

Saturday, June 28, 2008, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Where:

Svetlana’s Dance Academy
41760 Rider Way
Temecula, CA 92592

Directions:

Svetlana’s Academy is off of Enterprise Circle South. From the intersection
of Winchester and Jefferson, go west on Winchester to Enterprise Circle
South and turn left. Go two short blocks to Rider Circle and turn left and
then left again directly into parking lot.

Instructions for Callbacks:

• You may come to either callback date.
• Please plan to arrive at starting time. I will release you as soon as I have seen what I need to see from each of you.
• You will be cold reading portions of the script, which will be provided for you.

If it is impossible for you to attend either callback date, and you are still interested in being considered for the play, please contact me, John Edward Clark, via phone or email. (See my Contact Information below.)

Instructions for Further Auditions:

• I am especially in need of male actors (of all ages - from 14 and up) for this play.
• If you are interested in an initial audition for this play, you may come to either audition date.
• If you have a prepared audition piece (1-2 minutes) please come prepared to perform it. I like to see prepared pieces. Otherwise you will be reading cold from the script.
• Please plan to arrive at starting time. I will let you know if I need you to stay for callbacks to read with other actors. I will release you as soon as I have seen what I need to see from you.

If you know anyone (especially men) who may be interested in auditioning, please forward this information to them.

Performance Dates:
“The Taming of the Shrew”
September 11th (Preview Night)
September 12, 13, 14, 19, 20 and 21 at Frangipani Estate Winery in Temecula

Conflicts:

Please be prepared to list all scheduling conflicts at this callback.
Contact Information:

Director: John Edward Clark

Email: jetpac555@yahoo.com

Cell: 925-895-3700

I hope to see you there!

Regards,

John Clark

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MURRIETA REPERTORY THEATRE

OPEN CALL AUDITIONS for

THE WORLD-PREMIERE of

NEW ORIGINAL PLAY

Murrieta Repertory Theatre – Murrieta’s award-winning theatre company is currently looking for actors/actresses for its upcoming world-premier of a new original play - “A Breakfast of One Acts”. This five-week experience will include a conservatory-style experience with scene study work and acting workshops, all culminating into the world-premiere of an original play.

About MRT “The Rep”:
Murrieta Repertory Theatre is an ensemble of seasoned artists committed to improving the quality of life in the Inland-Valley Region by providing a compelling and professional quality season that combines classical, contemporary and new theatrical works with a rigorous outreach to the community that reflects a creative, collaborative and diverse environment. Visit us on MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/murrietarep

About the Production:
A Breakfast of One Acts is an original new comedy written by local playwright Thomas Trerise, in it’s premier production, directed by 17-time ITL Award winning actor/director Coley O’Brien McAvoy. The show features three unique one act plays, all tied around a common breakfast item.

MUFFIN – A touching and hysterical vignette about a middle-aged couple coming to terms with age, marriage, and the “empty nest” they now share

COFFEE – When a mysterious figure enters a local coffee shop, looking for someone willing to kill his wife, a young couple’s life changes forever

NEWSPAPER – A city park becomes the scene for free couples counseling, given by the unlikeliest of sources

Roles Open:
Two middle-aged women (40’s – 60’s)

Two young women (20’s – 30’s)

Three young men (20’s – 30’s)

Three middle-aged men (40’s – 60’s)

All experience levels welcome

Candidates should be versatile, dedicated, and willing to work as part of a group

Auditions:
Dates: Sat. 6/28 (12pm – 3pm) – AND - Mon, 6/30 (7pm – 9pm)
Location: the Murrieta Community Center, 41810 Juniper Street, Murrieta, CA

Phone: (951) 600-7273

Prepare a 1 minute monologue in any style
Prepare for cold readings and improvised scene work
Resumes preferred (not mandatory); headshots are optional
Casting will be announced Monday, Jun 30

Performances:
Dates: show runs weekends, Aug 1 - 17
Location: Murrieta Community Center, 41810 Juniper Street, Murrieta, CA (corner of Adams & Juniper)
Times: Fri(s) and Sat(s). at 8:00 p.m. w/ Sun. matinees at 2:00 p.m.

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Cast will also receive 2 comps each for the run of the show.

Contact Coley McAvoy at coleyobri3n@netzero.com or (951) 600-7273 for information.

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WEEKEND FOOD FOR BOMBS SHOW UPDATE

June 20, 2008 by PT Rothschild.

FAN FAVORITE BURKE NOW SET TO HEADLINE SUNDAY ALL DAY EVENT

Wildomar, CA - Burke, a long time fan favorite from the days of Madlins’ rock shows is slated to replace Aesthetic Is Love in the lineup for Sunday’s Food Not Bombs/Anarcat Collective giant benefit show at the Desert Rose Cafe that runs from 2-9PM. Burke electrofied audiences from the start at the coffee shop shows (Madlins, Java Jo’z, Cuppy’s) and baffled the sodbusters (the late, great Temecula Tractor Race) with his quirky songs (’The Year of You’, ‘Toad Stool’) and unique singing style. Also touring by bicycle, though now motor driven, Burke presents a chance to see a truly amazing performer in the always fresh underground music scene. Added to the program is the band Human Nature. For more information on this event please see the preceding story, ‘Two ‘F’s Will Give You A+ Entertainment’.

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