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We just got back from an incredible event…Duffing for Dollars hosted by Vans Warped Tour…

a bit of golfing, a bit of cocktailing, a bit of casino playing and MUCH raising of money for Unite the United and My Friend’s Place Charities.

Sales Executive Carl Elizondo caught up with Nickelback & the production crew at the Sleeptrain Amphitheatre in Marysville Ca. on Monday 8/31/09. He met with Tour Gurus Marty Bartlett, Brad Roosa & Ritchie Surrency (pictured w/ Carl Backstage) Nickelback of course put on another stellar show and kicked the crowds ass with hits from their latest release “Dark Horse”  like “If It Was Your Last Day” and old favorites like “Rockstar & “Photograph” another great show!

Heart and Journey concert rocked the house! Thank you Bill Cracknell!!  It was great to run into Jim Tobin too!  Heart blew the top off with their distinctive vocals and guitar riffs.  The show started with Barracuda and carried on hit after hit from there.  Journey sounded amazing and hats off to the new singer who sounded just like Steve Perry!!

Sacramento was twice as hot as usual, as the American Idol tour rolled through town Friday night, the 10th of July, bringing scores of teen idol worshipers to the central California town.  From preteens to grandparents, everyone was treated to a night of pop tunes sung by their favorite idol. The evening was a buzz as if the Arco Arena was taxing for lift-off, and Michael Sarver opened the show with his unique brand of country rock which was the perfect kick-off to this night.  Following that was the quirky Megan Joy and her sexy pop ballads that swooned the arena.  Scott Macintyre rose from center stage playing a baby grand piano and belted out an awesome version of a Coldplay tune that was stellar.  Allison Iraheta soon followed with her “Janis Joplin” style vocals so powerful, the audience was in awe that such a big voice came out of such a tiny girl.  Lil Rounds took it from there with her smooth R & B sound that is years beyond her age which proves that she has a long future in music.  Next, Anoop Desai the “College Kid” won over the crowd with his crooning and bluesy sound. Danny Gokey had the crowd on their feet rockin out to classic rock & soul songs and dedicated the set to his late wife calling her the “love of my life”.  Matt Giraud was a master on piano and banged away to familiar songs and had the audience clapping away to the beat! Then it happened…..

The stage went dark for 10 seconds and then……..Boom!  Adam Lambert took the stage amid smoke & pyrotechnics and the crowd went mad, screaming as if the Beatles had taken the stage.  Adam did not disappoint whipping the crowd into a frenzy with hits from the 60’s 70’s & 80’s and leaving the audience exhausted!  This years American Idol winner Kris Allen closed the show with his Jack Johnson style of barefoot rock bringing the evening to a smooth landing.  Sales Executive Carl Elizondo, Owner Seth Sheck, & Sales Ninja India Anderson met back stage with Tour Manager Jessica Roncker & all of the idols for a nice chat & thank you’s, it was indeed an exciting evening for all!

When Danny’s not working with the biggest names in sports and entertainment, he’s training his ass off to compete in triathlons, while raising money and awareness to find a cure for cancer.  It’s always one extreme to the next for him.  Here he is burning mad carbs at the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon back on June 14.  Could there be an Ironman in his near future?  Stay tuned…

Too hot in Marysville Ca. for Coldplay?…. Not a chance!

Brittan’s Coldplay  rocked a sweltering Marysville Tuesday night amid their worldwide tour.  Coldplay are in support of their latest release “Viva la Vida or death and all His Friends”.   Access Pass & Design are the official Pass & Itinerary company for Coldplay.  Carl Elizondo & Seth Sheck made the treck from Reno to Central California to have lunch with Jackie-Head of Security, Marguerite Nguyen-Production Assistant & Craig “Fin” Finley-Production Manager.  Carl Elizondo notes ” We had a great visit discussing our new online Itinerary & production software and stories of being on the road”.  Access Pass & Design will continue to support Coldplay & the crew through the balance of this worldwide tour.  And the story continues…….

I’d want to be like 3 Doors Down who rocked the house in Reno Friday night!  In an intimate setting at the Silver Legacy, we saw firsthand that these guys are not just another rock band, they are the coolest, most down to earth group that we’ve seen yet.  We’ll be singing “Here Without You” until they come back to Reno … thank again for the tickets Gary!!!

And still a SEXY DEVIL!  He’s like a fine wine and only gets better with age … or is that cheese that gets better with age?  Seriously, he looks good for a guy who can party ’til dawn.  Whether it’s work or play, Seth’s the life of every party!

Carl Elizondo’s cd releases have recently gone to regular rotation on Jango internet radio!, The Brit-pop musician has his two cd’s “The Crystal & The Cross” & “The Tomes Of lore” on regular airplay along with the likes of clients Oasis & Coldplay…. Jango allows budding musicians to promote their music, and if enough listners around the world give a thumbs up, the music goes to regular rotation. Carl, a sales executive at Access Pass & Design spends his off time writing & producing music, with his next effort “Pieces of Eight” slated for a 2010 reaease.His music ia also being played on Paandora Internet Radio Carls music is available at iTunes, Amazon, Zune and many other on line retailers. Google: Carl Elizondo