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ALL-STAR JAM MUSIC EVENT HEADLINES CLOSING DAY FESTIVITIES AT THE 2003 TEMECULA VALLEY INTERNATIONAL FILM & MUSIC FESTIVAL

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2003

TEMECULA, CA --- Behind every great film is great music. Behind the 2003 Temecula Valley International Film & Music Festival (TVIFMF) is the "key" component which sets the event apart from the rest... the first-ever Closing Day All-Star Jam Wrap-Up slated for September 14, 2003 1-5 p.m. at the Temecula Stampede at Old Town (28721 Front Street, Temecula). Dovetailing straight off of

Saturday night's Lifetime Achievement Awards presentation to R&B soul goddess, Etta James, The All-Star Jam features a unique blues component turning what could be a closing 'blue' mood into a festive celebration to remember.



"The All-Star Jam performers are an exciting addition to our festival as Etta James' fellow musicians/peers create this conclusive jam-fest as part of their own tribute to congratulate and celebrate her Lifetime Achievement Award," states Jo Moulton, Festival Director.



The All-Star Jam presented by Blue Sky Artists Worldwide and Plan B Events will have Blues music enthusiasts of all ages jumping for groovin' & dancin' to the talented slate of scheduled showcase performers:



Headlining artist, Tommy Castro, a funkadelic Fender endorsee, Billboard charter and soul/blue/rock fusion artist extraordinare has toured and recorded with the legendary, B.B. King, performed for three seasons as the house band for HBO Productions & NBC-TV's "Comedy Showcase," and has performed with Blues Matriarch, Etta James. His talents have artists like Carlos Santana and music industry critics screaming his praises as a performer with sincerity, heart and precision rhythmic timing. Special Guest performer.Albert Cummings, a gutsy guitar groove-master inspired by the late Stevie Ray Vaughan is currently performing all over the U.S. with his new album, "From The Heart." And rounding out the special guest performance list is Julianna Raye whose music is self-described as "groove-based Americana with a jazz twist.' She's best known for her Warner Bros. debut album "Something Peculiar," and will be featured in the end credits of the new Kevin Costner, Robert Duvall, Annette Bening film, "Open Range" due out this month!

Celebrating nine years, the TVIFMF is slated for September 10-14, 2003 at The Movie Experience 10 at Tower Plaza (25735 Ynez

Road). TVIFMF's tradition of showcasing excellence in film and music has featured emerging styles from North America and 20+ countries around the world. The five-day event's social calendar starts with Opening Night Festivities, followed by daily & nightly filmmaker/musician receptions, industry workshops, a Lifetime Achievement Black Tie Awards Gala, a Sunday morning Hot Air Balloon Ride and an exciting

array of Closing Day Festivities mentioned above. Tickets to the All-Star Jam are $20 General Admission and can be purchased by calling 909/695-1761 or go to www.temeculastampede.com

GENERAL event tix go on sale, Aug. 15th. For info. or tix to the festival: call 909/699-8681, visit the theatre lobby of Movie Experience or download order form at http://www.tviff.com/events/tickets/tcktform.htm and fax to: 909/506-4193.

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