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News & Features
From the Idyllwild Town Crier weekly newspaper, 11.20.08 edition.
Eagles
composer coming to Rustic
By Jenna Hunt, Correspondent
Singer/Songwriter Jack Tempchin will perform during an intimate show at
the Rustic Theatre on Dec. 6.
Tempchin, who is famous for writing the Eagles hit, “Peaceful Easy
Feeling,” and co-writing “Already Gone,” will be performing with Greg
Leisz (pronounced “Lease”) an American multi-instrumentalist, who plays
lap and pedal steel guitars, guitar, mandolin and bass.
Tempchin has also co-composed hits with Glenn Frey during Frey’s solo
career, including “Smuggler’s Blues” and “You Belong to the City.”
Leisz has performed with many top musicians, including Tiger Army, Bill
Frisell, Tracy Chapman, The Smashing Pumpkins, Matthew Sweet, Beck,
Bruce Cockburn, Wilco, Shawn Colvin, Lucinda Williams, Emmylou Harris,
Sheryl Crow and Alison Krauss.
These two powerful musicians were brought together to perform in
Idyllwild thanks to the collaboration between the Rustic Theatre and
Up-Tight Entertainment. The 230-seat Rustic Theatre is under the new
ownership of Shane Stewart. Up-Tight Entertainment’s mission is to
provide the highest quality performances in a small, personal venue
like the Rustic Theatre. Up-Tight Entertainment promoter Jonie
Millhouse of Idyllwild said he believes there is a niche for fine
entertainment in a small setting.
“It’s an attempt to lure people into art galleries and bed and
breakfasts who have not been here before,” Millhouse said. “I’m trying
to bring a different crowd to Idyllwild.”
The long-term goal of the collaboration between the Rustic Theatre and
Up-Tight Entertainment is to bring more awareness of Idyllwild as a
cultural and world-class entertainment venue. Millhouse said the
beautiful mountain town is the perfect setting for people to dress up,
enjoy fine, catered gourmet cuisine and wines, and watch top-notch
entertainment.
“I want people to see top-quality entertainment up close and personal,”
Millhouse said.
One goal is to eventually televise the events on cable and public
access media, and create a cult-following to help put Idyllwild on the
map as a world-class entertainment destination.
A limited number of seats will be available at reduced cost or free to
families or persons unable to pay for tickets, Millhouse said.
“We’re going to give back to the community for some free seats for
locals,” he said.
Tickets are limited and are $20 for general admission and $100 for VIP.
Tickets will go on sale Monday, Nov. 17, at the Rustic Theatre and
online at www.tix.com.
For more information or to help sponsor this and future events, call
Jonie Millhouse (951) 536-7071.
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