Director(s): Denny Tedesco

Rating & Run Time: (PG) 1 hr. 41 min.

Release Year: 2008

In a sweeping survey of American popular music of the 1960s and beyond, one group of studio session musicians set the standard for production genius and mass appeal. In the words Debby Harry (BLONDIE), these are “…the real unsung heroes of all those hit records”, and in the words of Brian Wilson (THE BEACH BOYS), “The Wrecking Crew…were the ones with all the spirit and all the know-how”. Celebrate the pros behind the pop with filmmaker Denny Tedesco and original Wrecking Crew member, Don Randi, in attendance for a fundraiser showing for local nonprofit INFINITE MUSIC. 

ABOUT THE FILM

The Wrecking Crew is a documentary film produced and directed by Denny Tedesco, son of legendary late Wrecking Crew guitarist Tommy Tedesco. The film tells the story of the unsung musicians that provided the backbeat, the bottom and the swinging melody that drove many of the number one hits of the 1960's. It didn't matter if it was Nat "King" Cole, Frank Sinatra, Nancy Sinatra, The Monkees, The Byrds or The Beach Boys, these dedicated musicians brought the flair and musicianship that made the American "west coast sound" a dominant cultural force around the world. The film is a fun and moving tribute from Denny to his father and to the music, the times and to the secret star-making machine known only as The Wrecking Crew.

Just this year (2026), The Wrecking Crew was named to the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress for its cultural, historic, and aesthetic importance.

"A wonderful, touching and ... hilarious film about the unsung stars of so many records that you carry in your heart." - Elvis Costello

"A treasure trove of witness-at-creation anecdotes and enduringly potent '60s pop classics. A well-nigh irresistible treat for aficionados of music." - Joe Leydon, Variety

"A killer documentary. A fantastic story." - Chris Vognar, Dallas Morning News

"A sing-along, joyful doc. A must to see and listen to." - Indiewire

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A SPECIAL NOTE FROM DIRECTOR/PRODUCER DENNY TEDESCO

"We hope you will join Don Randi, myself and our hosts Infinite Music™ in this very special musical evening benefiting a remarkable nonprofit organization."

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EVENT TIMELINE

Premium All-Inclusive Ticket Holders: Doors open at 4:30pm for early entry and VIP Meet & Greet (4:30pm-5:15pm)

General Admission Ticket Holders: Doors open at 5:15pm

Show starts promptly at 5:45pm with a Q&A session with Director Denny Tedesco and Wrecking Crew Pianist Don Randi immediately following the film.

Afterparty at The Siren (900 Main St., Morro Bay) 9:00-10:30pm (Must be 21+ to attend; NO tickets sold at the door.)

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WHAT IS THE "AFTER PARTY?"

The After-Party at The Siren will feature a memorable performance by Don Randi performing with our very own 3D Jazz Trio (Dave Becker, Darrell Voss & Dylan Johnson); Morro Bay's own trumpeter Bob Bennett; and soon-to-be-announced special guest Infinite Music Rising Stars Student Alumni Performers! All three members of 3D Jazz Trio and Bob Bennett are instructors with Infinite Music’s Rising Stars™ and Be Instrumental™ programs. This is an amazing opportunity to hear international living legend Don Randi play with our own legendary musicians. Along with the screening of The Wrecking Crew, this is an evening not to be missed!