" A STONES THROW " formerly Martini, Sorci, Hack and Martinez at Thunder Valley Casino Dec 18th 2009!
Join Us at Thunder Valley Casino starting at 9:00pm until 1:00am on Friday December 18th 2009!



The group is being featured December 18th at the Casino Stage at 1200 Athens Ave in Lincoln , California starting at 9:00pm. Be sure to stop by for a great Friday night Party!


Jerry Martini (Member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Jerry Martini, aka Papa J is the original founder of Sly & the Family Stone; calling upon Sly Stone to become the leader of the first inter-racial, multi-gender major American Band. He has also performed with countless luminaries including Mike Bloomfield, Carlos Santana, Rolling Stone Bill Wymann, Robert Cray, Willie Lomax, Prince, Graham Central Station, and Van Morrison. He is avid in horn arrangements as well as song writing including "One With the Sun" on Santanas "Barbaletta album among others. Through the millenial New Years, he, along with Cynthia Robinson and Larry Graham, played with Prince on his 1999/2000 New Years Pay Per View special "Rave Un2 2000" capping "The Jam of the Year" tour taking them worldwide through Europe and The US to over 50 stops. More Recently he has been seen on the 2006 Grammy Awards with a cast of all stars in their tribute to Sly & The Family Stone.


Frankie Sorci (Keyboard and Vocals)
Frankie started playing piano at the age of four, had his first group at the age of 13 and started playing for monetary gain at the age of 15. Nightclubs were on the agenda at the age of 18 and with the help of a penciled in moustache he was able to gain entrance to most of the clubs in the Sacramento area. 20 was the age to hit the road. Frankie stayed on the road for the next 13 years doing what he loved, playing music. He started in the Nevada Circuit but graduated to playing every corner of the United States. Seattle to Santa Monica, Buffalo to Marco Beach, Toronto to Scottsdale working with groups of new , old and no fame, and it was all fun! When Music gets in your blood it will be there forever, and its good!


Brian Hack on Guitar and Vocals
A Sacramento based musician who spent years playing club venues as a lead guitarist & lead singer, after doing years of road gigs in California hotel chains and the Nevada Casino circuit, Brian and Frank formed their own group "Madison Avenue." Under the BMI affiliation, Brian completed five recording projects with former members. Brian attributes his music career to years of being influenced by Blues Guitarist and friend Mr. Robben Ford.

Russ Martinez (Drums and Percussion)
Russ started playing drums when his dad bought him a set of bongos at age seven after visiting Tijuana. To his parents dread, he never stopped. At fifteen his first band Reign opened the show at the Memorial Auditorium in Sacramento for Steppen Wolf and Three Dog Night, he was hooked. He played the club circuit in the Sacramento Valley from age 17 until he finally opened his own night club, The Bitter Creek Tavern in 1977. Bitter Creek was a musicians venue, large stage, lights and a house sound system designed to showcase some of the best bands in Northern California. In 1981 he started playing and touring with the Rutabaga Boogie Band. After he sold the club in 1985 he continued to play with the Rutabaga's until 2006. He's now re-energized and excited to be working with Jerry Martini and our current project.

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The film, television, commercial and modeling industry has never been busier. With more than 500 TV networks and movie studios constantly in production, the need for talent has never been greater. Each year thousands of parents spend hundreds, and often thousands of dollars presenting the talents of their baby, child or teen to baby modeling agents, kid's talent agents, casting directors and producers. Thousands more are spent on photo-shoots, head shots, traveling, and associated fees. CommercialKids.com is the place to find legitimate licensed talent agents, child modeling agents and open casting call auditions with no fees to pay ever.

The children's talent agents and baby modeling agent listings provided by CommercialKids.com can position a baby, toddler, child or teen to be seen by all successful legitimate talent agents, film producers, music agents, music managers, dance agents and casting directors nationwide. Parents do not have to enter baby contests and beauty pageants to be seen. These legitimate casting calls are always free. There are no upfront fees. All talent agents and are commission based. Only after the child is paid for a job does they get agent get paid a ten percent commission.


Adults 18+ looking for talent agents and casting calls go to Showbizltd.com for the most up to date information in show business.

"I do know you need every advantage you can get in this business. Don't pass up this one. Commercial Kids is the best." -- Betty DeGeneres, Author/Celebrity Mom

"As talent agents we are asked all the time by our clients how they should go about promoting their careers - CommercialKids.com is the answer"-- Sheila DiMarco, Talent Agent Los Angeles

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"CommercialKids.com is the one stop shopping place for anyone looking for up to date addresses and listings for all of the entertainment industry. Whether you're an actor, writer, producer, director, juggler, fire eater, or belly dancer, their lists of contacts are invaluable. Great idea, great service!"

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"CommercialKids.com Industry savvy products and detailed insider's information make me nervous. It means anyone can now have access to sources I've spent 16 hard-working years developing on my own. I can't think of a better way to get one's foot firmly planted in the doorway to success in the entertainment business. I highly recommend their goods and services."

-Bennett Yellin - Film Writer - Farrelly Brothers films "Stuck on You," "Dumb & Dumber", "The Pooch & The Pauper" and many other feature films


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-Herb Hamsher -Personal Manager To Emmy-Winner Judith Light "Who's the Boss?", "Ugly Betty"


"My office, my students and I have been recommending CommercialKids casting director mailing labels and talent agent mailing labels for years, keep up the great work."

-Stuart Stone - TV Commercial Casting Director

"Whenever I want to do a casting director mailing, I use CommercialKids. They are always up to date and current, and I always know that they cover every casting director in town. Plus they are priced great!"

-Michael Corbett Actor/TV Host - EXTRA! David Kimble "The Young & The Restless"



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"I do know you need every advantage you can get in this business. Don't pass up this one. Commercial Kids is the best."

-Betty DeGeneres - Author/Celebrity Mom


"Thank you, thank you Commercial Kids. Because of your "Lights, Camera, Kids" video, our son booked his first commercial. Now we are getting our 8-month old daughter into it. P. S. Jared's first residual check was for $6100.00. Now we are auditioning for the Disney Channel and Nickelodeon often."

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The Sacramento Freedom Initiative is now accepting submissions for their January art display in commemoration of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. The opening reception will be during the 2nd Saturday art walk on January 9th, 2010 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm at Vox Sacramento at the Urban Hive Building, located at the corner of 20th and H in Midtown Sacramento.

The show will include the Sacramento Freedom Initiative’s traveling art show, art by local artists, screenings of public service announcements and movie clips, live music, and information about human trafficking and modern day slavery.

There are a couple of different ways that artists can participate. Art can be donated to the Sacramento Freedom Initiative’s traveling art show for repeated use in its outreach campaign or displayed as part of the exhibit for this show only. Artists that are currently or are interested in becoming Vox member Artists can also display art for sale for the entire month of January.

We are currently accepting submissions in the categories of portraits of men, women, or children, children’s toys, hard labor, factories, sweatshops, hope, freedom, or any other subjects that are related to human trafficking. Submissions can be in any media.

If you would like to submit artwork to be displayed at our January Second Saturday event in recognition of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, please submit images of your work with your name, phone number, a brief artist’s bio, number of pieces, and dimensions by December 31st to:

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"CommercialKids.com is the one stop shopping place for anyone looking for up to date addresses and listings for all of the entertainment industry. Whether you're an actor, writer, producer, director, juggler, fire eater, or belly dancer, their lists of contacts are invaluable. Great idea, great service!"
-Jim Fall -Disney Channel Disney Director "The Lizzie McGuire Movie", "Trick"


"CommercialKids.com Industry savvy products and detailed insider's information make me nervous. It means anyone can now have access to sources I've spent 16 hard-working years developing on my own. I can't think of a better way to get one's foot firmly planted in the doorway to success in the entertainment business. I highly recommend their goods and services."

-Bennett Yellin - Film Writer - Farrelly Brothers films "Stuck on You," "Dumb & Dumber", "The Pooch & The Pauper" and many other feature films


"As talent agents we are asked all the time by our clients how they should go about promoting their careers - CommercialKids.com Casting Director Mailing Labels are the answer"

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"Commercial Kids brings creating success in the entertainment industry into the new millennium. They make it easy and professional."

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"My office, my students and I have been recommending CommercialKids casting director mailing labels and talent agent mailing labels for years, keep up the great work."

-Stuart Stone - TV Commercial Casting Director


"Whenever I want to do a casting director mailing, I use CommercialKids. They are always up to date and current, and I always know that they cover every casting director in town. Plus they are priced great!"

-Michael Corbett Actor/TV Host - EXTRA! David Kimble "The Young & The Restless"


"I like to do Casting Director mailings quarterly, just to remind people that in addition to being on "Guiding Light" I am still available for other projects. Using Commercial Kids I can advertise quickly and affordably while still presenting a professional image. Commercial Kids. are always up-to-date and cover all areas of the business."

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"When I think of the time I wasted looking for updated addresses of casting directors and talent agents... arggh! Where was Commercial Kids when I needed it?"

-Douglas Sills Broadway Actor "Little Shop of Horrors"," The Scarlet Pimpernel" TV - "Sabrina The Teenage Witch"


"Without having an actor's photo in front of me, I can't bring them in for an audition. When you use the mailing labels and mailing lists provided by Commercial Kids You can be sure that every casting director in town will see you. A must for anyone that wants to work!"

-Tina Treadwell Personal Manager/former VP Talent Development Disney Channel


"I do know you need every advantage you can get in this business. Don't pass up this one. Commercial Kids is the best."

-Betty DeGeneres - Author/Celebrity Mom


"Thank you, thank you Commercial Kids. Because of your "Lights, Camera, Kids" video, our son booked his first commercial. Now we are getting our 8-month old daughter into it. P. S. Jared's first residual check was for $6100.00. Now we are auditioning for the Disney Channel and Nickelodeon often."

-Jill Clemmons - Mother in Chicago


"Leave it to the folks at CommercialKids to help everyone connect with legitimate licensed entertainment industry contacts. Great service."

-Howard Dean -former Governor of Vermont

This Week: Martini, Sorci, Hack and Martinez at Thunder Valley Casino November 6th and 7th 2009!,
Join Us at Thunder Valley Casino starting at 9:00pm until 1:00am this Friday and Saturday



The group is being featured this weekend at the Casino Stage at 1200 Athens Ave in Lincoln , California starting at 9:00pm. Be sure to stop by for a great party weekend.


Jerry Martini (Member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Jerry Martini, aka Papa J is the original founder of Sly & the Family Stone; calling upon Sly Stone to become the leader of the first inter-racial, multi-gender major American Band. He has also performed with countless luminaries including Mike Bloomfield, Carlos Santana, Rolling Stone Bill Wymann, Robert Cray, Willie Lomax, Prince, Graham Central Station, and Van Morrison. He is avid in horn arrangements as well as song writing including "One With the Sun" on Santanas "Barbaletta album among others. Through the millenial New Years, he, along with Cynthia Robinson and Larry Graham, played with Prince on his 1999/2000 New Years Pay Per View special "Rave Un2 2000" capping "The Jam of the Year" tour taking them worldwide through Europe and The US to over 50 stops. More Recently he has been seen on the 2006 Grammy Awards with a cast of all stars in their tribute to Sly & The Family Stone.


Frankie Sorci (Keyboard and Vocals)
Frankie started playing piano at the age of four, had his first group at the age of 13 and started playing for monetary gain at the age of 15. Nightclubs were on the agenda at the age of 18 and with the help of a penciled in moustache he was able to gain entrance to most of the clubs in the Sacramento area. 20 was the age to hit the road. Frankie stayed on the road for the next 13 years doing what he loved, playing music. He started in the Nevada Circuit but graduated to playing every corner of the United States. Seattle to Santa Monica, Buffalo to Marco Beach, Toronto to Scottsdale working with groups of new , old and no fame, and it was all fun! When Music gets in your blood it will be there forever, and its good!


Brian Hack on Guitar and Vocals
A Sacramento based musician who spent years playing club venues as a lead guitarist & lead singer, after doing years of road gigs in California hotel chains and the Nevada Casino circuit, Brian and Frank formed their own group "Madison Avenue." Under the BMI affiliation, Brian completed five recording projects with former members. Brian attributes his music career to years of being influenced by Blues Guitarist and friend Mr. Robben Ford.



Russ Martinez (Drums and Percussion)
Russ started playing drums when his dad bought him a set of bongos at age seven after visiting Tijuana. To his parents dread, he never stopped. At fifteen his first band Reign opened the show at the Memorial Auditorium in Sacramento for Steppen Wolf and Three Dog Night, he was hooked. He played the club circuit in the Sacramento Valley from age 17 until he finally opened his own night club, The Bitter Creek Tavern in 1977. Bitter Creek was a musicians venue, large stage, lights and a house sound system designed to showcase some of the best bands in Northern California. In 1981 he started playing and touring with the Rutabaga Boogie Band. After he sold the club in 1985 he continued to play with the Rutabaga's until 2006. He's now re-energized and excited to be working with Jerry Martini and our current project.

A+ Better Business Bureau & Parents Association

E.T. Exclusive: CommercialKids.com Best Children's Casting Calls Anywhere

Lead story on CBS Entertainment Tonight. Mary Hart says “CommercialKids.com is the best place to start a child modeling and acting in commercials, print ads, television and films. Newborns to age 18, Commercialkids.com makes getting started easy, saving parent’s money and time.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) -- CBS Entertainment Tonight and Mary Hart feature story on getting children in modeling, acting and TV commercials the right way. No fees, no dues ever. CommercialKids.com, presents an opportunity for free casting calls and legitimate licensed children’s talent agents that do not charge fees -- people that can land a child in motion pictures, a television series, television's next big commercial, print ads, or a music career. Babies and children of all ages nationwide already are earning millions of dollars each year by taking advantage of the opportunity CommercialKids.com offers.

The film, television, commercial and modeling industry has never been busier. With more than 500 TV networks and movie studios constantly in production, the need for talent has never been greater. Each year thousands of parents spend hundreds, and often thousands of dollars presenting the talents of their baby, child or teen to baby modeling agents, kid's talent agents, casting directors and producers. Thousands more are spent on photo-shoots, head shots, traveling, and associated fees. CommercialKids.com is the place to find legitimate licensed talent agents, child modeling agents and open casting call auditions with no fees to pay ever.

The children's talent agents and baby modeling agent listings provided by CommercialKids.com can position a baby, toddler, child or teen to be seen by all successful legitimate talent agents, film producers, music agents, music managers, dance agents and casting directors nationwide. Parents do not have to enter baby contests and beauty pageants to be seen. These legitimate casting calls are always free. There are no upfront fees. All talent agents and are commission based. Only after the child is paid for a job does they get agent get paid a ten percent commission.


Adults 18+ looking for talent agents and casting calls go to Showbizltd.com for the most up to date information in show business.

"I do know you need every advantage you can get in this business. Don't pass up this one. Commercial Kids is the best." -- Betty DeGeneres, Author/Celebrity Mom

"As talent agents we are asked all the time by our clients how they should go about promoting their careers - CommercialKids.com is the answer"-- Sheila DiMarco, Talent Agent Los Angeles

Founded in 1992, CommercialKids.com has been providing the most up-to-date contact information of legitimate, state-licensed, children's talent agents, baby modeling agents, kids commercial agents, children's casting directors, child music agents, kids managers, child dance agents, kids open casting calls and children's auditions.


Celebrity Testimonials
Stars and Studios Rave about CommercialKids.com


"There is nothing wrong with this service. You'd have to be an idiot not to use this service. So buy Commercial Kids casting director labels today 'cause you don't want to be an idiot do you?"

-Ellen DeGeneres
Emmy Award winning Superstar/Comedian


"I often recommend CommercialKids.com to people trying to get started in the Entertainment Industry."

-Academy Award winner Bruce Cohen Film/TV Producer (Jinks/Cohen), "Milk", "Pushing Daisies", "Big Fish", "Down With Love", "American Beauty","Flintstone's in Viva Rock Vegas", "Mouse Hunt", "To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar"


"CommercialKids.com is the one stop shopping place for anyone looking for up to date addresses and listings for all of the entertainment industry. Whether you're an actor, writer, producer, director, juggler, fire eater, or belly dancer, their lists of contacts are invaluable. Great idea, great service!"

-Jim Fall -Disney Channel Disney Director "The Lizzie McGuire Movie", "Trick"


"CommercialKids.com Industry savvy products and detailed insider's information make me nervous. It means anyone can now have access to sources I've spent 16 hard-working years developing on my own. I can't think of a better way to get one's foot firmly planted in the doorway to success in the entertainment business. I highly recommend their goods and services."

-Bennett Yellin - Film Writer - Farrelly Brothers films "Stuck on You," "Dumb & Dumber", "The Pooch & The Pauper" and many other feature films


"As talent agents we are asked all the time by our clients how they should go about promoting their careers - CommercialKids.com Casting Director Mailing Labels are the answer"

-Sheila DiMarco Talent Agent Commercial Talent Agency Los Angeles


"Commercial Kids brings creating success in the entertainment industry into the new millennium. They make it easy and professional."

-Herb Hamsher -Personal Manager To Emmy-Winner Judith Light "Who's the Boss?", "Ugly Betty"


"My office, my students and I have been recommending CommercialKids casting director mailing labels and talent agent mailing labels for years, keep up the great work."

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The Rhythm Express Band is a true variety band that plays a little bit of everything. Whether your event is a wedding, party, mixer, or special occasion, or you operate a commercial establishment, our mission is to provide live music that is certain to entertain you and your guests with hits that span a variety of genres and eras.

Whether you're young or not-so-young, our tune selection provides something for everyone. Our repertoire covers all genres of music from pop to dance to rock 'n' roll to country to soft rock, even sambas, and, if you like, we can even take you on a journey that starts today and includes stops in each decade back through time all the way to the 50's.

We know that every event is special, so we tailor our song list accordingly. For example, if your goal is to get guests movin' and groovin', every song we play will be danceable and we'll provide the juice to get even your worst stick-in-the-mud guest off their butt and onto the dance floor!

We can also perform lower energy material to serve as background entertainment for your dinner party, mixer or happy hour event. And, just as important as the music itself, we know that no one likes a band that's so loud you can't even think, let alone talk. Rest assured that we are professionals who pay special attention to volume. We assess the acoustics of your venue upfront so we know what to do to keep our sound under control at your particular venue. This way, you can have fun without worrying about having your ears blown off!

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The Rhythm Express is playing at WildDan'z Pizza on Saturday, November 21st at 9:00pm. Details can be had at http://www.TheRhythmExpress.com/.

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Sunday, 11/15

Stingray Sam

Movies on a Big Screen at The Guild Theater
2828 35th St, Sacramento
7:30 PM
Admission: $5.00

Cory McAbee's follow-up to the cult favorite, "The American Astronaut!" An all new scifi musical western!!

A serialized film in six episodes. The official synopsis: "A dangerous mission reunites Stingray Sam with his long lost accomplice, The Quasar Kid. Follow these two space-convicts as they earn their freedom in exchange for the rescue of a young girl who is being held captive by the genetically designed figurehead of a very wealthy planet." Of course, that doesn't take into account the pregnant men. Or the corporate mascot rehab program. Or the tiny robot. Or the amazing music by McAbee's band, American Astronaut (formerly, Billy Nayer Show). Starring Cory McAbee as Stingray Sam and featuring David Hyde Pierce (TV's "Frasier) as The Narrator, and McAbee's 5 year old daughter, Willa Vy McAbee.

"'Stingray Sam' leaves one begging for more... think 'The Searchers' meets 'Eraserhead.'" - Variety

"Few films have me chuckling from beginning till end, but this one managed to do it. Well, except when I was laughing. Don't be deceived by its cheap looks or stunning black-and-white-o-vision, Cory McAbee put more creativity and wit in his film than I've seen in ten movies twice its length and a hundred times its budget." - Twitch Film

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