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TEMECULA: The Vault throws a goodbye party

The Maxies perform at “The Death of The Vault” show at the all-ages concert venue in Temecula on Nov. 29, 2013. (Vanessa Franko/Staff Photographer)

The projection on the wall said it all. The words “The Death of The Vault” loomed behind the bands performing at the Temecula venue on Friday, Nov. 29.

Far from a dour affair, the venue’s penultimate show was a swinging wake celebrating the scene and those who made it with Silly String, balloons and homegrown Inland music.

Hundreds of music fans filled the venue to catch acts including The Maxies, Defunked, The Infamous They, Illnoise, Fly By Night, Bloodtype G, Xpulsion and Indica Roots.

“I’ve never been to a show with this much energy,” said Sierra Bishop, of Hemet, who was visiting the venue for the first time.

After the finale of the popular Band Wars band battle series on Saturday, Nov. 30 the all ages venue will shut its doors.

Owner James Messina is moving the Temecula Sounds music school and store, which housed The Vault, to Old Town Temecula while promoter Ivan McClain is seeking investors for a new venue in the Temecula Valley.

Defunked performs at The Vault in Temecula on Nov. 29, 2013. (Vanessa Franko/Staff Photo)

McClain addressed the crowd and said that the new venue had reached more than 20 percent of its funding and that it could open within three months after raising the money.

“Everyone keep your fingers crossed,” he said.

The night was filled with remembrances from the bands, with The Maxies having some heartfelt moments of thanks in between shooting Silly String and batting balloons into the crowd.

“The Vault is one of the places that made us who we are today,” singer Matt Leonard said from the stage.

The venue originally opened in 2007 as a haven for local music. A few months later it was shuttered after running afoul of city permits. In mid-2009, when The Vault reopened with new owner Messina, it became a well-known entertainment spot in the area and a proving ground for local music.

“I’ve met wonderful people, amazing bands. This place holds a lot of memories,” said Ajay Jamebozorgi, of Temecula.

On Friday night, fans with piercings and tattoos skipped around the mosh pit arm in arm singing “every little thing’s gonna be alright,” the chorus of Bob Marley’s “Three Little Birds,” during Defunked’s set.

In between sets fans hugged and chatted and shared memories of the venue.

“Just because this venue is going out doesn’t mean our scene dies,” Mitchell Hoskins of Fly By Night told the crowd.

There is one more chance to see a show at The Vault. The final installment of Band Wars takes place Saturday, Nov. 30.

The bands competing include For All That’s Forgotten, Firing All Cylinders, The Third Invasion, Voltage Control, Sticks & Stones, Radio-active, Kicking Amps, Friday’s Best and Imagery.

6 p.m. Saturday, The Vault, 41607 Enterprise Circle North, Temecula, $10, all ages.

TEMECULA: Share your memories of The Vault

Strike Twelve performs at The Vault in October 2013. (Vanessa Franko/Staff Photo)

With the news that Temecula’s all ages concert venue The Vault is closing at the end of the month, there will be a big hole in the Inland music scene.

Venues are hard enough to come by in the Inland Empire and those open to all ages are even more scarce. What makes The Vault even more special is that it is a place where the local scene thrived and it was born out of a community with talented young musicians who had nowhere to play.

Southwest Riverside County has been one of the most fertile areas for local music for the better part of the last decade. Inverse, Midnight Satellites, Illnoise, Fly By Night, 15 North, Sam Larsen, Lee Koch, Dark Haven, Strike Twelve, War Stories, The Infamous They, Service Interruption, The Coltranes, Indica Roots, On Being Human, Ana Kefr, Souljourners, Keenwild, My Last Revelation and Jupiter–not to mention Finch and Neon Trees–all have ties to the area and nearly all of them have performed at The Vault. (Apologies to anyone I missed–there’s so much talent coming out of there I can’t remember everyone anymore.)

The first time The Vault opened in 2007, it was filling a need in the community where teens and young adults were playing music and craving something to do. The protests from local music lovers in the wake of The Vault being shut down after not having the proper permits only a few months after opening were staggering.

Then, a dedicated team, led by James Messina, who had purchased the business, and promoter Ivan McClain, set to work to get the venue up and running with the proper permits.

I remember calling McClain, who has been the promoter of the venue since the beginning, about wanting to do a cover story for the Guide about the return of The Vault. When I arrived on that afternoon, I was floored by how many people had come out to tell me how important this venue was to local music. Even Ben Stewart (then of Conspiracy of Thought, now of SongHammer) had driven down from Riverside to talk to me about it.

Andrew W.K. performs at The Vault in Temecula on Oct. 18, 2013. (Vanessa Franko/Staff Photo)

As the scene grew, so did The Vault, attracting larger bands from elsewhere in the Inland Empire, including perennial favorites The Maxies, and ultimately from reaches far beyond Southern California.

When I was most recently at the venue in October for the Andrew W.K. solo show, I was admiring the posters on the wall from shows over the years.

Voodoo Glow Skulls headlined five years of Skaloween shows at The Vault. It has hosted Japanese punk band Peelander Z, The Ataris, Reel Big Fish and a parade of metal bands just to name a few.

McClain is planning to open a new venue in the Temecula Valley with a larger capacity that can cater to the 21 and older crowd as well as those of all ages. With the absence of The Vault, it will be even more sorely needed.

There are a few more chances to catch music at the venue, including a show with Zebrahead on Friday, Nov. 22 and Band Wars on Nov. 30. There will be a special “thank you” show, dubbed “The Death of the Vault,” on Friday, Nov. 29, with The Maxies, The Infamous They, Indica Roots, Expulsion, Illnoise and more.

Please share your memories of The Vault in the comments below. Did you ever play there? Catch a memorable show?

TEMECULA: Band Wars continues Nov. 15 and 16

The Rare (2012/File Photo)

Band Wars kicked off last week at The Vault in Temecula and strikes back with a double feature this weekend.

The popular homegrown band battle series will include performances from Shaufrau, Friday Best, Imagery and Sticks N Stones on Friday, Nov. 15.

For the third installment of Band Wars, on Saturday Nov. 16, Twenty LB Sledge, The Lulu, Firing All Cylinders, Snakes N Reindeer, The rare and For All That’s Forgotten will perform.

The venue will also host SoCal’s Zebrahead (“Playmate of the Year,” “Get Back”) on Friday, Nov. 22 and Smile Empty Soul (“Bottom of the Bottle) on Saturday, Dec. 14.

6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15 and Saturday, Nov. 16, The Vault, 41607 Enterprise Circle North, Temecula, $10, all ages.

Visit www.thevaultconcerts.com for more information.

TEMECULA: Band Wars begins Nov. 9

Members of Midnight Satellites, The Infamous They and Ascension cheer and dance while Andrew W.K. performs at The Vault in Temecula on Oct. 18, 2013. (Vanessa Franko/Staff Photographer)

A long time a go in a galaxy far, far away, Band Wars began–actually, it was only a couple of years ago and The Vault in Temecula isn’t that far, but the venue brings back the popular local band series on Saturday, Nov. 9.

The last Band Wars winner, Ascension, recently opened for Andrew W.K. at the venue.

Saturday’s lineup includes Five Waters of Fire, Voltage Control, Day Dreams, Radio-Active, Cause7ate9, The Third Invasion and more.

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The series will continue Nov. 15 and Nov. 16, with the finale set for Nov. 30.

6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, The Vault, 41607 Enterprise Circle North, Temecula, $10, all ages.

Visit www.thevaultconcerts.com for more information.

TEMECULA: 5 party tips from Andrew W.K.

Andrew W.K. is coming to Temecula on Oct. 18. (Jonathan Thorpe/Contributed Image)

I’ve been excited about Andrew W.K.’s show at The Vault on Friday, Oct. 18 for months.

Why?

Well, life is just better when you have some Andrew W.K. in it.

His debut album “I Get Wet” always makes its way onto any mix I’m making, but it’s his idea of self-help through the power of positive partying that just takes it to another level. In addition to bringing the party to the stage, he’s a motivational speaker and soon to be an author. Andrew W.K. is working on his book “The Party Bible,” which will capture that positive party message.

Anyway, it seems that Andrew W.K.’s Twitter “Party Tips” appear in my news feed just as I need them. Some are about the hypnotizing power of tacos. Others, like the one from late September that read “PARTY TIP: Never mistake a bad day for a bad life,” are more profound.

So when I talked to his majesty of partying last week, I asked for some party tips. (We also spoke in Australian accents for a bit–his was MUCH better than mine). He stressed that these aren’t his top 5 party tips of all time, but just five random party tips.

So if you need some guidance, it’s time to party with Andrew W.K.

5 Random Party Tips from Andrew W.K.

1. Don’t die
“It’s good to keep that in mind. A lot of people, we like to stay alive and thrive and do fun stuff,” W.K. said.

[However, he has an awesome song called “Ready to Die.”]

2. Enjoy food
“I think a lot of people eat food and put guilt into it, or they eat the food and they say they didn’t really enjoy it or they feel bad about it. Just enjoy it. This is a pure , very primal pleasure that we’ve been blessed with,” he said.

Whether it’s a chain restaurant or an advertisement, take advantage of food being offered up, W.K. advised.

3. Remember to use the bathroom
“Try to use the restroom as much as you can and definitely try to enjoy that as well,” W.K. said.

4. Always be gentle to animals
However, he give this rule a caveat if the animals are poisonous and start to lash out at you.

“Strike them down. Go for the eyes, go for the tooth, go for the soft tissue between their bones,” W.K. said.

He recommended humans should try to be as far up in the animal kingdom hierarchy as possible.

5. Try to find something to like in things that you don’t like

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Andrew W.K. brings his solo Party Messiah tour to The Vault in Temecula on Friday, Oct. 18 and will be with his band at Rob Zombie’s Great American Nightmare in Pomona on Oct. 31.

The Temecula show features a crazy good lineup of local music, too. Midnight Satellites, The Coltranes, Strike Twelve, The Infamous They and Ascension are also on the bill.

6:30 p.m. Friday, The Vault, 41607 Enterprise Cir. N., Temecula, $15 in advance, $20 at the door.

Stay tuned for more about what Andrew W.K. had to say in our interview in Friday’s edition of the Guide or later this week on the iGuide.

TEMECULA: Service Interruption plays benefit show at The Vault

Service Interruption will play The Vault in Temecula. (Contributed Image)

Local punk-inspired band Service Interruption is playing a show at The Vault in Temecula that is also a benefit for foster children.

The show is raiding donations for Sleep Train’s Foster Kids program. You can get $3 off the price of a ticket if you donates clothes, shoes (in good condition), or other items.

Stop the Phoenix and IWXO (which means I’m With Love and features Allstar Weekend’s Nathan Darmody) are also on the bill.

6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, The Vault, 41607 Enterprise Circle N., Temecula, $10, all ages. Visit www.thevaultconcerts.com for more information and www.facebook.com/serviceinterruptionband for more on Service Interruption.

Service Interruption released their debut album this year. Here’s the video for “According to Plan.”

TEMECULA: Andrew W.K. to play The Vault Oct. 18

Andrew W.K. will perform at The Vault in Temecula on Oct. 18. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, Aug. 7. (Andrew W.K. official Facebook page)

Andrew W.K. is more than just a performer–he’s an inspiration. A man who has informed listeners that “It’s Time to Party” and encouraged people to “Party Hard” and “Party til You Puke all on his debut album, “I Get Wet,” Andrew W.K. is all about the party and motivational speaking.

He will bring the party to all ages venue The Vault in Temecula on Friday, Oct. 18. Tickets for the show are $15 each and will be available on Wednesday, Aug. 7 at 8 a.m. via Ticketweb.

Circling back to the motivational speaking, Andrew W.K.’s Twitter feed also offers some amazing “Party Tips,” kind of like a metal-inspired Tony Robbins.

PARTY TIP: Don't worry! You're doing great!

— ANDREW WK (@AndrewWK) July 24, 2013

PARTY TIP: Listen to Black Sabbath.

— ANDREW WK (@AndrewWK) July 25, 2013

Andrew W.K. also hosted “Destroy Build Destroy” on the Cartoon Network, which was a game show where the contestants truly acted in the name of the show. Sadly, it stopped running in 2011.

The Temecula show will be party of his “Party Messiah Tour” which is a solo tour featuring Andrew W.K. with only a microphone and a keyboard. Trust me, it’s going to be awesome.

And because who doesn’t want to party to start the day? Here’s “Party Hard.”

TEMECULA: Suburban Legends headline July 27

Suburban Legends will perform at The Vault in Temecula on Saturday, July 27. (Contributed Image)

Get ready to skank your heart out. Orange County’s Suburban Legends bring their third wave of ska tunes to The Vault in Temecula on Saturday, July 27.

The band’s most recent album, 2012’s “Day Job,” includes covers of Disney classics “Under the Sea” and “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King.” (Suburban Legends actually got its start playing around Downtown Disney.)

There are a number of worthy bands supporting the bill, including Inland masked punkers The Maxies (who still claim they’re from Greenland). Orange County ska-inspired band Save the Swim Team is also on the bill, as are The Skariginals and more.

6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 27, The Vault, 41607 Enterprise Cir. N. Temecula, $12, all ages.

Also, if you haven’t heard it, The Maxies’ album “Greenland Is Melting” album is still fantastic. Warning: The language isn’t family-friendly on the whole album.

<a href="http://maxies.bandcamp.com/album/greenland-is-melting">Greenland is Melting by The Maxies</a>

TEMECULA: The Vault hosts Angry Samoans, new open mic night

The Coltranes will open for the Angry Samoans at The Vault in Temecula. (Contributed Image)

The Legends of Punk and Ska Series continues at The Vault in Temecula on Friday, July 19 with The Angry Samoans.

The band will be joined by The Coltranes, Ready Steady Go!, DVT and The Walking Toxins.

The Vault is also kicking off its new open mic night (which will run the last Thursday of every month) on July 25.

You can get in for free with a donation of canned food, a clean pair of shoes or item of clothing. Otherwise, it’s a $2 donation to attend.

Email thevaultbooking@live.com for more information.

Angry Samoans, 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 19, The Vault, 41607 Enterprise Cir. N. Temecula, $12, all ages.

Open Mic Night, 8 p.m. Thursday, $2 or free with donation.

Visit www.thevaultconcerts.com for more information.

TEMECULA: Bonded By Blood hits The Vault

Pomona’s Bonded By Blood will play The Vault in Temecula. (Bonded By Blood Facebook/Contributed Image)

Pomona metalheads Bonded By Blood are headed to The Vault in Temecula on Friday, June 28.

Tickets from the March 29 show will be honored. Hatchet, Monolith, Xpulsion, When All Rest and Aberrance are also performing.

On Saturday, June 29, Stop the Phoenix will headline a show at the venue with I am the Conqueror, Aim to Kill, Radio Active, Growing Up Stupid and Love and the Skulls.

Tickets for both shows are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. You can pick up tickets in advance at Ticketweb.

The Vault is located at 41607 Enterprise Circle N. in Temecula. The shows are open to all ages. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for both shows.