Coachella Valley Weekly - March 10 to March 16, 2016 Vol. 4 No. 51

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WORLD PREMIERE SCREENING

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Q&A PANEL AFTER FILM WITH

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Warburton Celebrity Golf

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Eli Young Band

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Desert Age: A Rock & Roll Scene History

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Publisher & Editor Tracy Dietlin Art Director Robert Chance Sales Team Deborah Evans Classified Manager & Nightlife Editor Phil Lacombe Features Writer Lisa Morgan, Rich Henrich, Heidi Simmons, Denise Ortuno Neil, Judith Salkin Writers/Contributors: Robin Simmons, Rick Riozza, Craig Michaels, Bronwyn Ison, Haddon Libby, Janet McAfee, Rachel Montoya, Angela Janus, Dale Gribow, Raymond Bill, Jack St. Clair, Rob Brezny, Eleni P. Austin, Noe Gutierrez, Sunny Simon, Dr. Peter Kadile, Bruce Cathcart, Julie Buehler, Flint Wheeler, Laura Hunt Little, Lola Rossi, Dee Jae Cox, Patte Purcell, Esther Sanchez, Rebecca Pikus, Angela Valente Romeo, Janet Newcomb, Alex Updike, Jenny Wallis, Uncle Ben Photographers Laura Hunt Little, Scott Pam, Lani Garfield, Chris Miller, La Maniaca, Esther Sanchez Distribution Phil Lacombe, William Westley

Contents

Desert Age................................................3 JASHFESHT Comedy Festival..................7 Warburton Celebrity Golf Tournament...7 Theatre 29 Auditions...............................8 CV Music Showcase .................................8 KDHS 98.9FM...........................................9 Rock Yard at Fantasy Springs..................9 Living Desert’s Brew At The Zoo.............9 Tortiose Rock Casino Lineup.................10 Backstage Jazz.......................................10 Eli Young Band.......................................11 Consider This - James Hunter Six..........12 Art Scene - CraigR..................................13 Pet Place.................................................14 The Vino Voice .......................................15 Club Crawler Nightlife...........................16 Michael Childers One Night Only.........18 Screeners................................................20 Book Review...........................................21 Art Scene - William Dey.........................21 Haddon Libby........................................23 Dale Gribow...........................................23 Safety Tips..............................................24 Ronald McDonald House ......................24 Autism Walk...........................................26 Desert Cancer Foundation Golf ...........26 Sports Scene..........................................26 Free Will Astrology................................27 Mind, Body & Spirit ...............................27 Ask The Doctor.......................................28 Life & Career Coach ...............................28

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he history of the desert music scene has been well documented throughout the past several years and its relevance is undisturbed by the passion desert rock fans in Europe have for the music. They demonstrate this by continuing to flock to events like ‘Desert Fest’. The feature length documentary film “Desert Age: A Rock and Roll Scene History” takes a historical approach to the desert music scene by chronicling some of the legends themselves. Using first-hand never-before-seen interviews, archival and personal histories, Director Jason Pine and team, focus on the legendary and mythological stories as told by the purveyors themselves.

The film title itself establishes the purpose of the film. Pine explains, “The strength of our film is not retrospective. It takes you through the story in real time.

The film takes place moment to moment, like you’re going through a narrative.

Here’s what happened, it doesn’t need a revisionist perspective, it occurs in the present moment. Here’s all the stuff we found. We avoided trying to fit music into one genre. The premiere is great for desert

music fans to get together to celebrate this music. It’s great to be a part of it but it’s not about us.”

On Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. the world premiere of “Desert Age: A Rock and Roll Scene History” will take place at Camelot Theaters in Palm Springs, California. Following the film a Q&A will occur with the films primary figures, Mario Lalli (Fatso Jetson), Sean Wheeler (Throw Rag), Herb Lineau (Dead Issue) and Director, Jason Pine. The screening is sold out and there is a waiting list where you can submit your name at desertagefilm.com. There will be several archival photos on display in the lobby as well as limited edition screen prints and other merchandise for sale in the lobby.

The price of admission includes a raffle drawing also. Alcohol will be sold with valid ID and concessions will be open. Running time of the film is 75 minutes. Pine spells out why it was important to premiere the film in the desert. “This is a community event. Our goal was to premiere it in the desert and nowhere else. It’s for the community. That’s number one for us, first and foremost.”

Desert Age is the first in-depth feature documentary about the history of the

By Noe Gutierrez Cover Photo by Sophia Possidon. desert age title design/image enhancement by Kaoru Matsushita.

All other photos courtesy of backwoods ltd.

California desert rock and roll scene from the early 1980s and 1990s. It is the first to feature exclusive interviews with Dave Grohl, Josh Homme, Mario Lalli, Sean Wheeler, Jesse Hughes, Brant Bjork and additional members of Kyuss, Queens of the Stone Age, Fatso Jetson, Yawning Man, Suntrash and many more. The film was officially selected for the Bellingham Music and Newport Beach Film Festivals.

Coachella Valley Weekly recently spoke with the film’s director and a few of the featured musicians in the film.

Jason Pine: Pine and his friend and producer Trevar Cushing are from western Pennsylvania.

Pine honed his passion for filmmaking at the California Institute for the Arts. His graduate degree is in film production. “Film is a great way to get all photo, videos and music together.” Their love for counterculture topics led them to desert music. “We’ve been working in counterculture topics like skateboarding, music and snowboarding for years. This is just an extension of smaller projects that we’ve always pursued just in a feature length format.”

Introduction While attending grad school Pine went to a Queens of the Stone Age show promoting their first album. Pine shares further, “The story I always tell is when I was out in California for graduate school I went to QOTSA first album tour and I struck up a conversation with the guy next continue to page 5

Josh HOMME

MArio Lalli

Scott Reeder

Jessie Hughes

Sean Wheeler

Brian Maloney

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director & Filmmaker jason pine to me. I asked him what other bands he listened to. He went on to share about all the desert rock bands. I had no idea what he was talking about. That conversation got the gears turning. Then I looked it up on Wikipedia and everything was wrong. You look up desert rock on Wikipedia and it just says Palm Desert scene.”

The Film Filming of Desert Age began in 2012 and was completed in the fall of 2015. “The production itself took a year and a half.

That included constant trips to the desert.

Mario and Gary Arce were the first to be filmed together. We met them at Thunder Underground Studios in Palm Springs.

We even went to Fargo, North Dakota to interview Uncle Paul! Mario and Sean are the central characters. The film does not fit into the category of stoner rock; it’s about the bands and the scene itself. It’s a great way to categorize so people can understand it. I don’t believe that it limits an understanding of what it really is; it’s art, freedom and expression, it doesn’t diminish or devalue what it is, and these guys are extremely talented musicians. We crafted the film to those standards. The film is a great way for people to be exposed to what happened. It took an outsider to do something like this. We took an objective look and spoke with the people that were there. The trust for the project came from our word that we’re not going to include people who weren’t there. The movie is a great way for people to be exposed to what happened. It’s ‘scene rock’; a bunch of things happening at the same time. It’s not about any one band.”

The Musicians & Their Music “This music transcends genres. It’s an

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Sophia possidon art movement. My level and respect for what these guys were doing is immense. I didn’t fully understand what it takes to be a musician. They transcended it and made me think differently about art in general. I learned the band names don’t matter either.

A lot of these bands have a lot of moving parts to them which made it complicated to complete a narrative timeline. That was one of the editorial challenges. It was unreasonable to interview all the bands and their respective members. We kept it general.”

“I really like talking to people in bands. I hate this shit where you can’t interact with them and if you do they look at you like you’re weird. You like what they do and you want to have an opportunity to talk to them about their process. I hope people use the premiere as an experience to interact with the musicians. They are happy to talk to people.”

Respect “With regards to people’s music attitudes, we are used to getting music categorized. That’s a very commercial oriented ideal, to package something.

Throughout the course of this process my level of respect about what these guys were doing was so hard to understand because I didn’t fully understand what it really meant to be a musician which makes these people unique. They transcended the scene. These guys have a level of understanding of music that is beyond the comprehensible. It’s laughable when people try to categorize them. ‘Desert Rock’ is a great way to casually talk about music from the desert, but as a serious investigative concept, it doesn’t wrap it up well.”

“This process made me think about

nick oliveri art in general and expressing yourself.

Not worrying about labels and names.

I learned that the names don’t matter.

They’re chasing music as an idea and as an expressive art form. You should be willing to let go of things that box you in. Pure, raw expression, that’s what makes this music so incredible.”

Mario Lalli on Jason: “He just wanted to get together to talk about the old days and go over some facts and stories. We talked about the really early days when we first started deciding to play music. Not even when we had bands in action, when we were just starting. How we went from being kids to riding bikes and skateboards to playing music as a means of entertaining ourselves. Going that far was kinda refreshing. I was curious; I was thinking this will be interesting. Jason was coming at it from a more historical angle. We have a lot in common with Jason, because he’s a skateboarder among other things. I was curious as to how it was gonna pan out with another movie about our music scene.

It’s really cool for a guy like Jason; by making a film like this he became a part of the story himself. It’s a very accessible music scene.

Jason was able to immerse himself in it.

People are really down to earth in this music scene and are willing and happy to embrace someone who is interested and gives a shit about it.”

On Inspiration: “I was inspired by my brother. He turned me on to all kinds of music. The music that inspired me was a lot of classic rock and punk rock from New York City, San Francisco and Los Angeles. A lot of these guys were older than me. The music and the musicians are very tangible things. Chris Goss, Dave

“uncle” Paul Mitchell

Grohl and guys like them were remotely and peripherally affected and influenced not directly, but indirectly by our scene. The humility in the desert music scene and the attitude still remains. We are welcoming. I am amazed by it.”

On Desert Age: “I think it’s really good. I was very impressed by it. It was very well made and told an in-depth, balanced and interesting story. This is the most difficult thing to encapsulate, a strange hard to pin music scene that wasn’t really that successful.

The most successful thing about it is that it influenced a bunch of people that aren’t really successful either. It’s truly an underground phenomenon. It’s a hard story to tell. What’s harder is to grab all these characters from all walks of life and get them all to tie the whole thing together.

My hat’s off to them for following through and making a cohesive story. Jason did an excellent job of researching the Coachella Valley just as a place as well.”

On Hope: “I’m really excited about the exposure the film will give to all the musicians in the film. It’s gonna create more excitement for music coming from the desert. I like the mystery about it. I like the phenomenon of music scenes. I believe in that. I grew up believing in it. I don’t like to become so jaded and ego driven. I think it’s cool that people are gonna see this cool story about us and this place that we grew up in. I think it’s a great story. I’m proud of it. I’m proud of the music that came out of the desert.

I’m really proud of music that I’ve been a part of and that my friends are a part of. I’m proud of all the bands that were successful. continue to page 6

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scott reeder I think they made amazing music and I think they are absolutely original and creative people. The more people that can see where and how that happened is bitchin’!

What I didn’t expect watching this movie was to find the interesting story going on here. Jason managed to do something. He went the extra mile to find that and make it clear and doing it in an hour and a half. I love that little window that it gives me, that secret little insight. I’m grateful for it and I learn from it. It’s a wonderful opportunity for people to learn and get excited about music.”

Sean Wheeler: “He who knows the wizard’s nose knows the wizards knows.”

Scott Reeder: “I’m not sure if I was the very first interview for the film, but it seemed that Jason really wanted to get to the roots of things, so I did my best to point him upstream. The guys that were just a little ahead of me were my band mate Cary Abelardo from Dead Issue and our mutual band mate Mike Bates from Subservice around 1981 and Paul and Rob from Target 13, who I played with for a short time when I was 16. I’m really stoked that those guys were involved. They had a huge influence on my path. As I told Jason, everyone’s version of how things unfolded will be different. I’m looking forward to finally seeing how Jason made any sense of it all.”

Ian Taylor: “I’m stoked to see what Jason and the crew put together for their take on the dez.

When I hung out with them they seemed to care about getting it right, talking to as many people involved in the dirt rock scene over the decades, not just that small window of the late 80’s - early 90’s that we were a part of. The trailer looks fun and I’m a big fan of

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Sean, Mario and Herb, who I hear are doing some extreme freestyle talking.”

“When I heard it was at the Camelot, I immediately had flashbacks of ditching class from Palm Springs High School, across the street. We used to skate an abandoned pool behind the theater and get into all kinds of trouble in the parking lot of that old crappy mall. I Google mapped it to see if it was the same place; it looks a little different now, like everything in the desert. I’ll get lost on the way there, hope I can make it.”

Herb Lineau: “It’s kind of neat that there is a genuine interest in what we, a bunch of bored kids now in our 50s, did as teenagers to pass the time. Back then, the general consensus of parents and ‘normal’ peers was that we were all just making noise (not music) and it was a complete waste of time. Looking back I guess that’s partially true but for all of us it ran much deeper than that. There was no shortage of ridicule (thanks to the ‘punk’ episodes of CHiPs, Quincy, and the like). These days you wouldn’t think twice about someone with dyed short hair or wearing thrift clothes but back then it was like, “Whoa!”, “Freak!” In hindsight, I think it made us tougher and built character, but back then it kinda sucked.”

Robbi Robb: “If there is one thing I hope people get from this movie is that, desert stoner rock is not a ‘genre’ but a journey by rattlesnake to a place where there are no road signs, no corporate record labels, no lawyers, no grey suited executives; yeah, there are no compromises. You see ‘there ain’t no one for to give you a name’. When some people see a documentary about the horrors of slaughter houses they become vegetarians – this documentary may inspire many to become stoners!”

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Damian Lautiero: “It was an honor to be asked to participate in the film. When I first heard about it, I think my initial reaction was why would anyone want to see a movie about a bunch of bored knuckleheads partying in the desert? I assumed every town had some kind of ‘underground’ scene where kids made their own fun. After speaking with Jason and understanding the way he was going to approach the story, I was impressed first of all, with how accurate his knowledge of the bands and the history was, but also with the passion he displayed for the art that was created here. I may be a bit biased, as I have been a part of the desert music scene since childhood, which is something I don’t take for granted. Some of my favorite bands of all time hail from our desert, and I am blessed to call many of them my friends. It’s an awesome thing to

see them recognized for their contribution to the music world.”

Scott Brooks: “They didn’t know who I was. It was great. They concentrated on new footage.

I showed them the Nude Bowl and other important landmarks. I am stoked to see it and be amongst all my friends revisiting and making history.”

Nico Flores: “I saw the trailer and thought it looked pretty awesome! There’s a clip of me on stage in it so I’m stoked! But other than that I don’t know much about it besides the fact that it features all the desert pioneers whom I love. I can’t wait to see it.”

Gary Arce: “TV and film is chewing gum for the eyes. Music is a triple scoop of your favorite ice cream for the ears.”

For more info visit desertagefilm.com

JASHFESHT COMEDY & MUSIC FESTIVAL

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Featuring Live Performances and Screenings from JASH Partners Michael Cera, Sarah Silverman, Reggie Watts and Tim & Eric – and many more! Destination Comedy Weekend in Palm Springs, April 1-3, 2016

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ASH announced their inaugural JASHFESHT Comedy Festival. The three-day destination weekend will feature live comedic and musical performances, screenings, talent panels and more. JASHFESHT will be a unique and historic gathering of the comedy community, creating a grassroots and experiential vibe for comedy’s most passionate fans and creators. Set in Palm Springs, the legendary entertainment getaway locale, JASHFESHT will deliver a weekend of leisure and relaxation while creating an intimate weekend of comedy, music and community.

Who: JASH partners Sarah Silverman, Michael Cera, Reggie Watts and Tim & Eric. Additional performers include: Tim Heidecker and His Ten Piece Band, Kurt Braunohler, Kristen Schaal, El-P & DJ Trackstar (Run The Jewels), Pound House with Brent Weinbach & Doug Lussenhop, Doug Benson, Kate Berlant, Matt Besser & UCB’s improv4humans, Henry Phillips, Todd Glass, Jon Dore, Natasha Leggero, Moshe Kasher, Brett Gelman, Islands, Kyle Dunnigan, Dynasty Handbag, Johnny Pemberton, YACHT, Open Mike Eagle, Brandon Wardell, Ahmed Bharoocha, Jack Robichaud & Ryan O’Flanagan (Dead Kevin), BREW HAHA, Brett Dennen, Jay Weingarten, Chris Redd, Honus Honus, Derrick Beckels, Ever Mainard, The Cooties and more.

When: Friday, April 1 - Sunday, April 3, 2016. Programming for both the outdoor stage and inside screening room will be announced in the coming weeks.

Where: Snapshot Studios, 4575 East

Camino Parocela, Palm Springs, CA 92264 Tickets: Tickets and all-access passes are on sale now at www.jashfesht.com.

Early-bird weekend passes are $50 (general admission) and $100 (VIP). VIP includes priority seating and viewing areas, custom JASHFESHT screen print, and access to exclusive VIP bar. Day passes at the door will be $35.

Contact: Email teamjash@id-pr.com, or call 323-822-4812.

About JASH – A comedy community founded by Michael Cera, Sarah Silverman, Reggie Watts and Tim & Eric, and is led by comedy producer Daniel Kellison (Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Late Show with David Letterman), along with fellow producers Doug DeLuca (co-executive producer of Jimmy Kimmel Live) and Mickey Meyer (Epic Rap Battles of History, Equals 3, Maker Studios). In addition to helping with their digital strategy, JASH gives comedians and artists a platform to create and control their own digital content – providing them with the financing, production resources, editing facilities, sponsorship opportunities and personnel to make short films, sketches, series, one-offs, talk-shows, animation, music videos and more. Additionally, the company’s creative agency and branded content arm has established itself as one of the entertainment industry’s leading branded video and IP creation shops.

Follow JASH on Twitter at twitter.com/ jash, on Tumblr at jashnetwork.tumblr. com, like on Facebook at facebook.com/ jashnetwork and subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/jash.

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St. Jude Week in the Desert: Events Listing for the Patrick Warburton Celebrity Golf Tournament By andrea carter

Thursday, March 10

Songwriter’s Night – $100, includes food and drink JW Marriott Desert Springs • Doors Open: 5:30 p.m. – Show: 7:00 p.m.

Nashville songwriters tell the stories behind the stories of country’s greatest hits, featuring: Liz Rose Co-wrote a number of hits with Taylor Swift as well as the 2016 Song of the Year, “Girl Crush.”

Leslie Winn Satcher – Co-wrote several singles for such artists as George Strait, Martina McBride and Vince Gill.

Tim Nichols – Penned Tim McGraw’s iconic #1 hit, “Live Like You Were Dying” and Jo Dee Messina’s “Heads Carolina, Tails California.”

Bob DiPierro – Wrote “American Made” performed by the Oak Ridge Boys and “Southern Voice” performed by Tim McGraw.

Kelley Lovelace – Wrote the smash hit “All-American Girl” performed by Carrie Underwood as well as huge Brad Paisley hits like “Ticks,” “I’m Still a Guy” and “Camouflage.” The event will be Event Host: HLN morning news anchor, Robin Meade.

Friday, March 11

The Rush (BMW Racing) – $399, includes lunch (Normally $500; all proceeds go to St. Jude) BMW Performance Center in Thermal • 12:00-4:00 p.m.

BMW racing (timed autocross, drag racing, lead/follow lapping, performance driving). Celebrities will race, as well.

Available for up to 100 participants.

The Jam – $150 in advance; $200 at the door (if available)

JW Marriott Desert Springs • 8:00 p.m.

Featuring: A 4+ hour rock-and-roll variety show. Scheduled to perform are Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Alice Cooper, Don Felder (The Eagles), Robbie Krieger (The Doors), Steve Cropper (Blues Brothers/Booker T & the MG’s), Mike Mills (R.E.M.), Danny Seraphine (Chicago), and Alex Lifeson (Rush). Other legends on the line-up include Kim Carnes, Skunk Baxter and Tom Johnston (The Doobie Brothers), Micky Dolenz (The Monkees), John Elefante (former lead singer of Kansas), Wally Palmer (Romantics), Tommy Thayer (KISS), Phil Solem (The Rembrandts), Robin Wilson and Jesse Valenzuela (Gin Blossoms), Dave Brock (The Doors) and Robin Meade (Headline News anchor, “Morning Express with Robin Meade”).

Saturday, March 12

The Soiree – $250 (includes dinner and drinks) JW Marriott Desert Springs • 5:30 p.m.

A night of celebrating St. Jude with live and silent auctions, red carpet appearances by many of the celebrities involved with the tournament, as well as a dinner and dancing to music by the band, Sixwire & Friends, the featured band on the television show, Nashville. Surprise celebrity guests performing with Sixwire.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit thewarburton.com.

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theatre Theater 29 holding auditions for next production:

“DON’T HUG ME, I’M PREGNANT”

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irector Marty Neider and Musical Director Kathryn Ferguson are looking for 3 males and 2 females for the Musical Comedy, “DON’T HUG ME, I’M PREGNANT” The third show of the Theater 29 2016 Season. All actors must be able to manage and/or be willing to learn a Minnesota accent. Auditions will be held Monday, March 14th, at 6:30 pm at the Theatre 29 building at 73637 Sullivan Road in the City of Twentynine Palms.

All roles are open including: CLARA JOHNSON – age 25 to 40 – Gunner’s wife, strong willed co-owner of a bar called The Bunyan, has been married to Gunner for a long time; Clara is 8½ months pregnant with their first child, very hormonal, but sympathetic.

GUNNER JOHNSON - age 25 to 40, Clara’s husband, strong willed co-owner of The Bunyan, a north woods Archie Bunker.

BERNICE LUNDSTROM, approximate age 20-30, soprano, pretty, young, wholesome, innocent, ex-waitress at The Bunyan; dreams of going to Broadway KANUTE GUNDERSON approximate age 20-30, oblivious, dense, harmless, full-ofhimself business owner ARVID GISSELSEN, same age as Clara and Gunner, slick, fast-talking karaoke salesman, a north woods “Music Man”, who once wooed Clara In “DON’T HUG ME, I’M PREGNANT”, it’s early October in Bunyan Bay, Minnesota, in a little bar called “The Bunyan,” owned

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months pregnant with their first child, and today she’s looking forward to her baby shower, getting lots of presents, and taking a break from her raging hormones. Suddenly, a freak snow storm, a “tsnownami,” hits Bunyan Bay and they find themselves snowed in. All roads are closed. No one can get in or leave. Gunner’s worst nightmare comes true when Clara goes into labor and he realizes he’s going to have to deliver the baby in the bar.

The hilarious Musical-Comedy Features 17 original songs including, -Babies and Beer- If I Only Had a Boy- Bun in the OvenIf Men Had Babies, and We’d All Be Extinct.

“DON’T HUG ME, I’M PREGNANT” will run from May 6 through June 4th with performances Friday and Saturday at 7:00 pm. Sunday matinees will be held at 2:30 pm May 15th, and 20th. Tickets are available at theatre29.org or by calling the theatre 29 Box Office at 760-361-4151.

Local Music Spotlight

And the CV Music Showcase Round 4 Preliminary Winner is: Murkocet

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his past Sunday night, four bands competed in the fourth preliminary round of the CV Music Showcase at The Hood. Robotic Humans, Murkocet, Vextemper and 10 Fold, all brought their A-game, but in the end it was Murkocet that won the battle, $200.00 cash and advanced to the Finals.

The judges for the evening were Arthur Seay (HOBP, Unida, Ape Shit and producer at Bitter Sands Studios), Nick Flores (Frontman for the band Se7en4) and Friday Jones (metal tattoo artist to the stars with her own TV show “Tattoos After Dark” on Oxygen). The judges were as entertaining as the bands.

Murkocet, a hard driving metal band, will move on to the Finals on May 7, where they will compete against Bridger, Wicked Jed, Razor J and The Blades, and the band that wins the next preliminary showcase on Sunday, April 3, also at The Hood.

Thank you to the judges, the bands, the crowd that came out to support, Jon Ballard our awesome sound man, Scott Pam Photography, and Brad Guth and Eddie Pizarro, owners of The Hood, for taking such good care of all of us!

Local MusicSpotlight

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oachella Valley Weekly connected with Michelle Rizzio, Station Manager for KDHS 98.9 FM to discuss the radio station and their direction.

Format “KDHS 98.9 FM is a low power FM terrestrial broadcast radio station and non-profit operating out of Desert Hot Springs, California.

Our format is free-form and we aim to serve the local community of Desert Hot Springs. We offer unique broadcasting every other Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9p.m. from volunteer DJs as well as hosting events in and around DHS. Community Radio Station “KDHS does not have a paid staff. We are a non-profit community radio station and we continuously seek volunteers to continue expanding. We aim to be completely be volunteer run and operated. Our mission is to serve various marginalized communities in DHS through providing volunteer and training opportunities to be a DJ on the radio or simply to be involved with the emerging arts and culture scene of DHS, along with the neighboring cities in the Coachella Valley.”

Support “Local support is absolutely crucial and we are immensely grateful for the friends we have made in the last year. We look forward to continuing to strengthen and expand our community ties. KDHS 98.9FM is currently aiming to give back to the community by creating a diverse entertainment hub out of DHS; not only for established musicians and our audience, but for budding talent in our city. We currently host events monthly, such as, Block Parties with the DHS Neighborhood Group.

We hope to expand our monthly events in the future to include Slam Poetry events, Open Mic Nights, and more.”

Goals “My largest goal at this time is to raise enough funds and attract enough attention to obtain and maintain a public production space in Desert Hot Springs for KDHS 98.9FM. We currently operate out of a private studio with limitations. I see KDHS 98.9FM reaching this goal within the year.”

“Within five years I would like to see KDHS 98.9FM established with both pre-produced and live 24 hour broadcasting in various languages, festivals, participation in SXSW, various pop-ups around the Valley, educating the youth and marginalized communities on radio broadcasting and production as a means of social change, and supporting and stimulating local business development, economy, and entertainment.”

“In ten years I would like to see all of our current DJs successful at all of their ventures.

I would like to see multiple musicians and artists gain international exposure due to their work and collaboration with KDHS 98.9FM. I would like to see KDHS educate the youth in the local school system and offer scholarship opportunities to send the youth of DHS to college. I would like to see KDHS 98.9FM expand their reach internationally and become an example of the limitless possibility that a

low power FM community radio frequency can offer a small and marginalized community. I see much collaboration and creation in the future.

The future of KDHS 98.9FM is not limited to my ideals, but only structured by them. The community will fill in the rest.”

KDHS 98.9 schedule is as follows: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. DJ CloudyIE’s Word On The Street 12-3 p.m. DJ Echø’s The Sound of the Desert Heat featuring an interview with sound healer Mary Electra of The Sounds For The Soul Music Festival on March 19, from 11a.m.-9 p.m.

3-6 p.m. for DJ Big Red’s Shurp Town Hour featuring an interview with Director Jason Pine of Desert Age: A Rock And Roll Scene History, premiering March 19th, at the Camelot Theaters in Palm Springs.

6-9 p.m. for DJ Meesh Izzi’s GAZE. You can meet DJ Echø at The Sounds For The Soul Music Festival at the Leslie Jean Porter Gallery in Cathedral City on March 19. ($20) You can also meet DJ Meesh Izzi and DJ Big Red at The Desert Age World Premiere Party on March 19 at The Camelot Theater in Palm Springs (Sold Out) Block Party at Dillon’s Burgers and Beers: Sunday, March 13, from 1-4 p.m. featuring Calico Wonderstone, The Small Wonder Experience, The BrosQuitos. This event is free and all ages, features a raffle, Local Business Booth, and family friendly crafts.

Our Shurp Town Record Swap Fundraiser to support the opening of a DHS record store by DJ Big Red Dillon’s Burgers and Beers: Sunday, March 20, 2016 from 1-4 p.m. featuring Calico Wonderstone, Pale Palace and The Hive Minds. $1 cover includes a raffle ticket. This event is all ages. We are always seeking vendors for this event.

A Night At Playoffs, our KDHS 98.9FM evening event and fundraiser. We offer diverse monthly music for the young adults and evening crowd at Playoffs Sports Bar in DTown.

Saturday, March 26, 2016 from 8 p.m.-12 a.m. featuring SymaraStone, Lisa Lynn Morgan, Anna Christie, and Sunny McNair 21+ $5 cover.

KDHS 98.9FM is always seeking talent, available venues, and volunteers for our events, those interested can email me at djmeeshizzi@ gmail.com. For more information about KDHS 98.9 FM call 760-288-9069 or go to kdhsfm.com

March 10 to March 16, 2016

THE ROCK YARD AT FANTASY SPRINGS 2016 FAVORITE SEASONAL CONCERT SERIES RETURNS April 16th LINEUP ANNOUNCED LOCAL

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he Rock Yard at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino has become the premiere setting for live rock ‘n’ roll music in the Coachella Valley, developing a following of fans that recognize the venue as their favorite source of live rock music – it’s the Coachella Valley’s version of The Roxy and The Whisky A Go Go. After an outpouring of email and posts to the Fantasy Springs Facebook page asking for the new season’s lineup to be released – the list of bands is finally ready to be revealed.

The country’s best tribute bands and the most accomplished cover bands in Southern California will be making their return to Fantasy Springs Resort Casino’s Rock Yard stage starting Saturday, April 16th 2016. The Rock Yard runs every Saturday night (plus some Fridays) starting at 7:30pm for 5 straight hours of music.

Bands play the biggest hits and perform as the Legends of Rock themselves; including tributes to favorites like Guns N’ Roses, Led Zeppelin, Metallica, Queen, Journey, and many more.

Also, on Saturday, July 9th, get ready for The Rock Yard On Steroids, when Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy hits the outdoor venue featuring the classically driven rock hits of Emerson Lake & Palmer. It’s sure to be the biggest show to ever hit the Rock Yard!

The Rock Yard outdoor concert stage is an amphitheater-style area featuring two sideby-side stages holding audiences of more than 3,000 passionate music fans. The Rock Yard runs from Spring to Fall and is always live, always free, and always outdoors. New beer and drink specials offered weekly. Guests must be 18 and older to rock.

Rock Yard 2015 Lineup (Phase One): • APR 16 APPETITE FOR DISTRUCTION (Guns & Roses) w/ PLAYGROUND • APR 22 SMOOTH (Santana Tribute) w/ PLANDORAS ROCK • APR 23 LED ZEPPAGAIN (Led Zeppelin Tribute) w/ 212 BAND • APR 30 DAMAGE INC. (Metallica Tribute) w/ STEEL ROD • MAY 7 QUEEN NATION (Queen Tribute) w/ THANK YOU, DRIVE THRU • MAY 14 ATOMIC PUNKS (Van Halen Tribute) w/ ROK OF AGES • MAY 21 ESCAPE (Journey Tribute) w/ UNCLE JOHNNY • MAY 2 PURPLE REIGN (Prince Tribute) w/ REVOLVER • JUNE 4 BONFIRE (AC/DC Tribute) w/ ALMOST FAMOUS • JUNE 11 WHICH ONES PINK (Pink Floyd Tribute) w/ BARBOYZ • JUNE 18 MONTLEY INC (Motley Crue Tribute) w/ PLAYGROUND • JUNE 25 HOLLYWOOD U2 (U2 Tribute) w/ HELICOPTER • JULY 9 ROCK YARD ON STEROIDS feat. CARL PALMER’S ELP LEGACY For more info on upcoming Rock Yard performances or on other events at Fantasy Springs, log onto FantasySpringsResort.com.

7thannual BREW AT THE ZOO eventS AT THE LIVING DESERT Features Unlimited Samples of Beer, Wine & Food. BUY EARLY & SAVE ON TICKETS!

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ver 50 breweries and restaurants take over The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens on Saturday, April 2 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., for the Seventh Annual Brew at the Zoo presented by The Desert Sun. Early bird tickets at reduced prices are on sale now.

Craft beer fans will love the selection of tastings from some of the finest specialty brews around. In addition to beer, there will be plenty of other libations, including premium wines and non-alcoholic beverages. Attendees will enjoy a culinary adventure of tasty dishes and desserts from some of the Coachella Valley’s top restaurants and caterers. The evening also includes entertainment with several live music stages throughout the grounds.

Brew at the Zoo, set amidst the spectacular backdrop of wildlife and botanical gardens, is one of the zoo’s major fundraisers. By attending this annual event, participants will be “Saving Wildlife One Beer at a Time,” and supporting the mission of desert conservation through preservation, education and appreciation.

Tickets include unlimited tastes of

premium craft beers, wine and food. Now through April 1, pre-sale tickets are $60 for members, $65 non-members. A limited number of VIP Lounge tickets are available for $125. Tickets purchased on April 2 are $70 for members, $75 for non-members.

Designated Driver tickets are also available at $40. To purchase tickets, visit: www. livingdesert.org/brew.

Brew at the Zoo is presented by The Desert Sun, with major sponsors to date: Whole Foods, Taste Catering, Aldi, Ace Printing, Heimark Distributing, Whitewater Rock, American Cab and Walter Clark.

For more info, visit www.LivingDesert. org or contact 760-346-5694.

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By patte purcell

The Next Celebrity Jazz Jam

Jazz Standards, American, Latin and Swing

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LIVE AT THE ROCK! FREE CONCERT SERIES RETURNS TO TORTOISE ROCK CASINO

Free Friday Concerts Begin Friday, March 18

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ive at the Rock is back at Tortoise Rock Casino! The FREE Friday Concert Series kicks off Friday, March 18 and continues through October. Concerts will be performed on the outdoor stage at Tortoise Rock Casino and will feature exciting tribute bands and artists. All concerts are free, and take place on Friday nights beginning at 8 p.m. These concerts are presented by Z107.7 FM. Z107.7 FM listeners are encouraged to tune in regularly to listen for updates and announcements for the Live at the Rock series.

In its the third year, the popular concert series begins on Friday, March 18 with a musical tribute to one of the most successful bands of all time, U2. The Joshua Tree has been performing the music of U2 for over nine years. With a playlist of hits, that include songs like “Mysterious Ways,” “One,” “Beautiful Day,” “Sunday Bloody Sunday,” and “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For,” this show is not-to-be-missed.

On Friday, March 25, experience Kissed Alive: A Tribute to KISS. Kissed Alive honors KISS with full make-up and costumes, playing material from the band’s entire catalog and taking concertgoers on a journey through “Kisstory.” The crowd will be rocking to “Rock And Roll All Nite,” “Shout It Out Loud,” “I Was Made For Lovin’ You and more.

LIVE AT THE ROCK LINEUP: Mar. 18- The Joshua Tree: A Tribute to U2 Mar. 25- Kissed Alive: A Tribute to KISS Live at the Rock continues in April with five more electrifying shows including tributes to The Beatles, Tom Petty, Johnny Cash, The Cars and Ozzy Osbourne.

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Before enjoying the concert at Live at the Rock, start off the night with a bite to eat at Oasis Grille or enjoy a cocktail at Shelly’s Lounge. Tortoise Rock Casino can be found by taking a right on Adobe Road at Highway 62 going east. Everyone 18 years of age and over can join the non-stop sizzling gaming action at Tortoise Rock Casino.

Visit TortoiseRockCasino.com for more information or call 1.866.377.6829.

he desert is considered a primary home for the classic standards jazz from the Rat Pack to swing. I was brought up on big band and jazz as my mom was a huge fan and used to take the train to Chicago on the weekends. I’ve never lost my love for it.

The Celebrity Jazz Jam Standards Night on March 21, at the Desert Willow Golf Resort in Palm Desert is going to bring the standards; both American and Latin and swing to the desert, in a fun jam with a multitude of national artists and local favorites.

Starting the show will be a lively swing tune by local favorite John Carey (Smooth Brothers) on guitar with “Jump, Jive, and Wail” with vocals by national artist and local resident Slim Man, who will also emcee the show. From there it will move into a tune by the incredible Jay Gore (guitarist for Mindi Abair and other A List artists).

Next up is Las Vegas ‘Rat Pack’s’ Paul Elia performing his Dean Martin sound alike and look alike songs.

He currently resides and performs in the desert. He will be followed by one of Palm Springs favorite vocalists Cat Lyn Day (a Marilyn Monroe look alike and sound alike) who will be performing “Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend”.

Next up is Curtis Brooks an amazing 20 year old sax player. He dazzles with his style and performance. I’ve seen Curtis perform several times at Spaghettini and he also performed at the VIP Afterparty and Jam at Smoothjazzfest at the Riviera.

Bonnie Gillgallon, an actress, radio personality, singer and performer will be entertaining us with her rendition of “Lady is a Tramp” joined by the band.

Next up will be Bob Desena from Las Vegas, who won the Jazz Artist of the Year from the LA Jazz Awards. Bob plays the vibes, trumpet, flugelhorn, percussion and he’s a vocalist. He will be doing 2 standards, “Night and Day” on vocals and “Grazin’ in the Grass.”

After the break, Slim Man (national artist with 13 CDs) will open with 3 standards from the American songbook including; “Sway,”

“Beseme Mucho” and “Route 66.”

Following Slim will be Joe Baldino (guitarist) who will be singing “Look of Love” which will be the first time he’s performed as a vocalist.

Greg Manning on keys will be performing a featured song along with accompanying all of the artists on their songs. Greg is a producer and artist in his own right with a solid string of hits including his 2014 Song of the Year, “Dance with Me.” He is part of the La Collective and performs with some of the biggest names in the smooth jazz genre.

Vocalist Karl Erikson is up next with his rendition of “Feelin’ Good” the Michael Buble hit. Karl’s background includes recording vocals for Mannheim Steamroller and performing with Los Angeles master chorale and the Boston pops.

Curtis Brooks and Jay Gore will both be back with one more song before the finale.

The finale features all of the musicians to a swinging tune “Sing Sing.”

The core band backing up the jam are a group of professionals including; Darryl Williams on bass, (A List bass player), the desert’s favorite drummer Craig Chesnut (who also plays with top national artists) and Guillermo Yslas on percussion. They are joined by all of these fine musicians who collectively create a steller band of true jazz artists. The beauty of this show is that this is a group that have never performed together on these songs and have never rehearsed. Each show is a live and ever changing jam. They all bring their best to the show for the audience. During the jam you can hang out with the artists, maybe buy a CD or two.

Desert Willow’s exquisite venue and the special Chef Francois Jazz Jam buffet are combined with wine tastings, Alien Tequila specials, and an unparalleled setting overlooking the golf course.

The show is on Monday night March 21 from 5-8. Tickets can be purchased and your seat selected at purplepass.com/ celebrityjazzjam3 or by calling 1-800-3168559. For questions about the Celebrity Jazz Jam call 702-219-6777.

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March 10 to March 16, 2016

by Lisa Morgan

Award Winning Eli Young Band Coming to Spotlight 29 With Unreleased, New Music, Saturday, March 19th

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t was early 2000 when University of North Texas students Mike Eli (vocals, guitar) and James Young (guitar) laid the foundation of what was to become the Eli Young Band in their freshman dorm room. Joined by bass man, Jon Jones, and drummer, Chris Thompson, the four piece released their self titled album in 2002, the days when MySpace and Napster were the new big thing, and Facebook and YouTube were still in the not so distant future. Most importantly, it was at a time, when radio disc jockeys had autonomy, and could play new music that they felt would be well received by their fans. Thanks to those DJs, the Eli Young Band has since celebrated three No. 1 hits, a Grammy nomination, an Academy of Country Music Award for Song of the Year for their hit “Crazy Girl,” and most recently, their fourth ACM Nomination for Vocal Group of the Year.

On behalf of CV Weekly and Spotlight 29 Casino, I had the chance to chat with drummer, Chris Thompson, about the brotherhood of EYB, and their musical journey from those early years to the present.

CVW: “You guys had been at this for a while before you started getting serious attention. Can you tell me how that happened?”

Thompson: “We’d built up a pretty good midwest fan base and our song, “When it Rains” (from their third album, Jet Black & Jealous, released in 2008) started getting radio play around the country. We didn’t have a label or a radio team; we just got this organic natural radio play (“When It Rains” spent 37 weeks on the country charts and peaked at No. 34). Our guitar player, James Jones, wrote that song years and years ago, and we’d been playing it live for a long time.”

CVW: “How did you manage to get your song on the air organically? That’s almost unheard of these days.”

Thompson: “There’s a lot of work you have to do to get through the gates. You gotta be out there getting it all the time. A lot of it for us then came through MySpace.

We started right at the beginning of the internet thing. We put some music on MySpace, and people started showing up to shows. This was in the days when you could call your radio station and request a song, and they’d actually play it – back before all the big changes in radio. There were a couple of guys who had their finger on the pulse of what the fans really wanted to hear and started giving it some spins on the weekend, and then it just caught on.

Next thing you know we were in the 30s on the charts. The labels started asking, ‘Who are these guys showing up on the charts?’

We got a record deal from that, and it just kept rolling. “Always a Love Song” from that album was our first top 10. When “Crazy Girl” and “Even if it Breaks Your Hear”’

(from EYB’s fourth album, Life at Best) went to number one, it was a game changer. It introduced us to a national audience in a way we never experienced before.”

CVW: “How do you keep momentum going in today’s industry with all its changes over the last decade and a half?”

Thompson: “Performing live: that’s where people really get to see who we are, what we do, and what we love. We put on a real honest show – some nights are good some nights are bad, but it’s not choreographed or done with tracks.”

CVW: “You recently recorded with pop star, Andy Grammer. What was he like to work with, and how did that come together?”

Thompson: “He was just as awesome as everyone says he is – he is a ball of nonstop energy, super positive, and an amazing singer, top to bottom. I guess, when Andy came out with the song, “Honey I’m Good,” everyone around him said that it sounded like a country song. They had the idea that if the song got big, they’d want to cross over and they would want to do it with another country artist. So that was always the plan in their camp. Our manager met with his and he said he had just the band. We all flew out to LA and hung with Andy. It was just a great vibe, a great fit, and we got a great song out of it.”

CVW: “You all were just nominated ‘Vocal Group of the Year’ by the Academy of Country Music – how does that feel?”

Thompson: “That’s a huge honor that we really did not see coming. Sometimes you can get wind of those kind of things, but we were completely blindsided in the best kind of way. That’s the “band” category for those awards, so them nominating us for doing what we do is a huge honor.

CVW: “What can fans look forward to at your show March 19th at Spotlight 29?”

Thompson: “We just finished up recording in the studio, and have been getting some mixes back. Yesterday, we were at rehearsals working up some of these new songs and we’re pretty excited about it. So, along with all the favorites our

fans like to hear at our shows, they’ll also be hearing music that hasn’t been released yet.”

CVW: “And when can we hope to hear the new album?”

Thompson: “We’ll release a single from the new album in a little over a month, and we’ll hopefully release the record mid summer.”

CVW: “What did the song selection process look like for you guys on this album?”

Thompson: “At the end of the day, the best song lives. We don’t get caught up in any other reason for recording a song. We get sent a lot of great songs from some great writers, and we get a lot of great songs from within the band as well. We probably had 15-20 songs we agreed on for this record. We passed around the songs/ cut demos, and we listened to them for a couple of days. We know each other – we’ll look for a nod or a shake of the head. Once we go through the songs, we let producers and managers give their feedback. Once we start cutting songs, we realize which ones

stand out as far as singles go. That actually makes us work harder on the ones that people say are not singles because we want to put out a great ALBUM.” CVW: “How many of the songs on the new album were written by the band?”

Thompson: “Out of about 11 cuts, probably 8-9 that came from somewhere within the band. After we put out 10,000 Towns (EYB’s fifth studio album which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart), I think everyone wanted to write more. A lot of the guys in the band went full board with that, and the fruits of those efforts are on this record. This is kind of a revivalist record for us – a kind of getting back to our roots - how we used to record, and how we used to do records.”

CVW: “What is at the core of you guys staying together through all these years.”

Thompson: “I know it’s been said before, but we really are like brothers. I grew up with a brother, and I understand that kind of bond, and that’s how we operate.

Some nights we can get in a humongous fight, and somebody may say, ‘Hey, I don’t want to do this anymore.’ Then we’ll sit there after an amazing day, and we’ll all say, ‘This is awesome.’ It’s just the way it’s always kind of been. We’re there for each other when we need help or support, and we get to share all the fun stuff – winning awards, doing cool live shows – we’re all in it together. I just can’t imagine another way of doing this, to be honest with you.”

For tickets and information about Eli Young Band’s show, Saturday, March 19th at Spotlight 29 Casino in Coachella, go to the Shows and Events page at Spotlight29.com or call (760) 775-5566.

To follow the Eli Young Band go to eliyoungband.com.

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JAMES HUNTER SIX

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ames Hunter is an old soul. Born in 1962, in Colchester, Essex England, he was part of the generation that experienced Glitter/Glam Rock and Punk first hand. But Hunter wasn’t interested in musical trends or fads.

As a boy, his grandmother gave him a collection of vintage 78s, and that music was a revelation. While his contemporaries were Bowie-izing their hair and strapping on platform shoes, and later, fashioning mohawks and sticking safety pins in their cheeks, James was exploring music that broke down barriers in the ‘50s and ‘60s.

He was drawn to the silky style of Nat King Cole, the driving Rhythm & Blues of Ray Charles, the gritty sounds from Chess Records artists like Bobby “Blue” Bland and Willie Dixon, and the smooth Soul of Sam Cooke. Along the way, he dug deep into the Motown and Stax catalogs as well as Northern Soul, Blue Beat and Ska. After he graduated, James got a job working on the railroad, apparently, all the live-long day. But by his early 20s, he fronted his first band, (whimsically named) Howlin’ Wilf And The Veejays. Although 1986 found England in the thrall of the Smiths and the Pet Shop Boys, Hunter and his band concentrated on offering up faithful covers of Soul and R&B nuggets.

His combo packed clubs with their high energy shows. Pretty soon, the band came to the attention of Van Morrison. Van The Man championed the young band, insisting that James was “one of the best voices and best kept secrets in British R&B and Soul.”

Even though Howlin’ Wilf And The VeeJays parted company, James persevered, spending a few years recording and touring in Van Morrison’s band he is actually featured on a couple of records; A Night In San Francisco and Days Like These.

After that august apprenticeship, James forged ahead with a solo career, releasing two records in England, Believe What I Say in 1996 and Kick It Around in 1999. Both were a mixed bag of canny covers and a few

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by Eleni P. Austin

“Hold On!” (Daptone Records)

original songs. Unfortunately, they received scant attention.

For the remainder of the 20th century, James honed his songwriting skills and by 2006 he released his American debut, People Gonna Talk. The diligence to songcraft paid off, the record received a Grammy nomination for Best Traditional Blues Album.

He wasted no time capitalizing on the heat generated from People…. 2008 saw the release of his sophomore effort, The Hard Way. Doubling down on the same winning formula, he gained a broader U.S. following by serving as an opening act for Aretha Franklin, Willie Nelson, Etta James and his mentor, Van Morrison.

Sadly, just as his career began to gain traction, his wife Jackie was diagnosed with cancer, she passed away in 2011.

Devastated, James retreated for a couple of years, returning in 2013 with “Minute

By Minute.” A transcendent collection of songs, it was dedicated to Jackie. As an acknowledgement to his longtime backing band, the album was credited to the James Hunter Six. “Minute...” was released on the venerable Bay Area label, Fantasy, (Vince Guraldi, Creedence Clearwater Revival). It was produced by Bosco Mann (ne’ Gabriel Roth), the Riverside native who co-founded Brooklyn based Daptone Records. Focusing on Funk and Soul, the label is home to incredible bands like Antibalas, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Tones, The Budos Band and Charles Bradley.

Now the James Hunter Six is actually signed to Daptone. After a couple of years on the road, the band, drummer Jonathan Lee, sax men Lee Badu and Damian Hand, bassist Jason Wilson and Andrew Kingslow on piano, percussion and keys headed into Bosco Mann’s Riverside recording studio, Daptone West. The result is their fourth long-player, Hold On!.

The album gets off to a rollicking start with “If That Don’t Tell You.” A triple time tattoo is accented by propulsive horns, vibes, and an “everybody skate backwards” organ solo. The track feels like a cosmic cousin to Jackie Wilson’s epochal “Baby, Work Out. Slipping into the skin of a loquacious lothario, he renounces his promiscuous past. James’ vocal gymnastics are positively thrilling as he insists “I put my bad old ways behind me.”

The script is flipped on “A Truer Heart.”

Over peppery horns, a stop-start rhythm, piano flourishes and a smoky harmonica, James is the good natured cuckold. Here he is patient and reassuring. “You may find your treasure anywhere you please, but if you can’t weather those dark and stormy seas you’ll never have to be alone/Just set your sails for home, you’ll never find a truer heart than mine.

Each James Hunter Six album is generally jam-packed with sharp dance-party grooves, but they also know exactly when to slow the action for those suave cheekto-cheek moments. With “This Is Where I Came In” and “Something’s Calling” the band covers those bases.

The former opens with arch organ notes that split the difference between churchy and kitschy. Relaxing into a louche ChaCha-Cha, the tune is powered by rippling piano chords and plush Jordanaires-style backing vocals. James is heartfelt rueful as he sketches out a tale of romantic ennui, noting, it’s “a story as old as time.”

The latter is a majestic shuffle that recalls the Shirelles’ Soul chestnut, “Baby, It’s You.” Anchored by shivery horns and swoon-andcroon vocals. Burnished and buttery, it’s a quiescent lover’s prayer, ripe with longing and desire.

The best tracks here manage to capture the frisson of the band’s incendiary live sound. “(Baby) Hold On” packs a powerful punch. Sinewy guitar riffs snake through the melody, fluttery keys punctuate each verse as James pledges his undying fealty before beginning a lengthy stint up the river. On the instrumental break honking sax fills parry and joust with chicken-scratch guitar chords.

“Free Your Mind” shares some musical DNA with “Love Potion #9.” Fueled by rattletrap snare fills, rumbling bass lines and pulsating horns, the song’s secret weapon

is James’ dynamic Vic Flick guitar licks which seem both shaken and stirred.

“Satchel Foot” is a crackling instrumental that provides a tour de force showcase for the entire band. James’ bee-stung guitar riffs glide between surfin’ and spyin. Andrew Kingslow’s honeyed organ runs swivel and sway. Lee Badau and Damian Hand’s dueling saxophones lock into a frenzied tongue kiss.

Meanwhile Jason Wilson’s bass locks down the low-end and drummer Jonathan Lee’s stuttery time-keeping maintains order.

Other interesting tracks include “Light Of My Life” which is powered by a relax-fit backbeat, oscillating horn flourishes and a slithery organ solo. “Stranded” feels like a long lost Motown song, the melody is wed to Hitsville handclaps, syncopated sax notes and James’ trilling vocals.

The album closes with the finger-poppin’ cool of “In The Dark.” Breezy guitar blends with slinky vibes, quavery horns and tinkling piano, as James’ dulcet tones wash over, lithe and reassuring.

James Hunter has weathered some storms since his American debut in 2006.

Along the way he has cemented his reputation as a Soul powerhouse. But none of it would have happened without the dynamic presence of his band.

Hold On! manages the neat trick of sounding fresh and familiar at the same time: Sweet Soul music for the 21st century.

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March 10 to March 16, 2016

By angela romeo

CraigR and the Lure of the So. Cal. Dream

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ou are born and raised in New Zealand.

You come to California in 1999 and fall in love with Southern California, vintage pin ups, cars, tiki, fashion, and Americana.

What’s a guy to do? Develop a style that combines a love of those things. Oh, and marry a woman with boundless energy who loves to dance.

‘CraigR’ creates digital and airbrushed images. “I came here for a 6 week vacation - 17 years ago! The weather’s great, gas is cheap (compared to the rest of the world) - what better place to feed my hot rod obsession?” jokes Craig. Each piece is a unique, combination of the various aspects of Americana he loves.

What drew Craig to this work? “An appreciation for nostalgia - I like the imagery of vintage advertising, signs, pin ups, music - and of course the cars -The appeal of the vintage Hot Rods is the builder could combine a the best of the old and new in a form of high performance personal expression. With that attitude in mind I use a variety of traditional and modern technology and techniques to create my idealized visions - and occasional nightmares!”

A ‘Mob’ themed Valentines show in Hollywood recently featured two of CraigR’s pieces ‘Vengeful Vixen’ a mock dime store novel cover, and ‘Last Ride’ an exploration of the dark downside of ‘Mob romance’. “It’s great to see people’s reactions!” ”One of my earliest memories is being scolded for using my crayons on the wallpaper.

But really, what did I do wrong? I was making art man!”

Early artistic attempts aside, it’s more in recent years that Craig has started to seriously develop his talent. “I studied for a media arts degree in New Zealand, majoring in photography, but also drawing, graphic design and typography.

I’ve found some great resources online, and there’s a lot of figure drawing workshops around that have been really helpfuI. I have also gotten in the habit of drawing every day, even if only a little. Meeting other artists has been very helpful, for motivation and just to see how other minds solve similar problems or projects.”

So how does Craig decide what to paint?

“Sometimes an idea just pops into my head - a song lyric might put a visual into my head, or other times I’ll just be sketching things and one certain idea will grab so I’ll continue to

develop that concept. I have always been drawn to old American cars and guitar driven rock. The rebelliousness of early rockabilly and surf music fits the hot rod attitude perfectly. I like to think my images have a little of that spirit. And every once in a while a fleeting observation from life just begs to be recorded!”

A themed show provided further inspiration: “I created a piece for a Phyllis Diller tribute show.

I drew her in a comic book style, but to add an extra layer of interest I incorporated the symbols of Thalia, the ancient Greek Muse of comedy.

I added a comedy mask, Laurel wreath and staff, or in this case Diller’s trademark cigarette holder. So now I need to create the other eight muses, in the same style, using other female pop culture icons from the 60s & 70s.”

This links to another theme - strong women: “Probably inspired by my wife! I prefer a woman who knows what she wants and how to get it, to the ditsy victims of circumstance that often characterize vintage pin up females. There is a strength to women that is far more appealing than just a bimbo in distress.”

What would ‘CraigR’ want his viewers to experience?

“Doesn’t everyone want to blast down the street with the wind in their hair? Hopefully that’s the place my Hot Rod art will take the viewer. The Tiki’s take you to a stress free fantasy world, where the weather’s good, the music’s good and Monday never comes! The pinup and Americana harkens to a simpler time, real or imagined. These themes incorporated in my work, allow the viewer to “see” through rosecolored glasses. Chasing the dream of Southern California surfers, rockers, hot-rodders and their girls, will always be a part of the American mystique. That I can share in that feels great.”

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PET PLACE

Paws Behind Bars!

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ervice dogs are the eyes for those who cannot see, the leaders for people unable to walk, and the healers for those suffering from emotional illnesses. For some service dogs, it all began behind bars....

Before Puppies Behind Bars began, an inmate named Tom spent most days watching television and pumping iron.

Tom spent over thirty years in prison on a conviction for second degree murder. Tom explained the difference the dogs made in his life, “In the prison system, you shut down your feelings. You gotta do that to survive, because it’s hard. But the dogs brought me back, you know, to the human side.” He had an incredible success rate of 6-0 with all his dogs successfully graduating, a success that gave him hope within himself. Tom took on a dog that was failing in the program, a beautiful Golden Retriever named Tuesday, a dog that later became the subject of a best-selling book “UNTIL TUESDAY”. He describes his first impression of Tuesday, “Tuesday has such sad eyes, especially when he’s wounded, that at seven months old he probably looked like exactly what he was: a lost kid. When I think of him then, I see a perfect picture of longing, of innocence, at

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the moment it discovers there is pain in the world.”

Tom looks back on those days, “The only way the prison system could win was to get me to hate, and being around the dogs the hate was totally out of the picture.” Today Tom owns a dog training business with his wife, providing a second chance for troubled dogs that others gave up on including many pit bulls. Inmates who participate in the Puppies Behind Bars program acquire job skills and exit prison to enter careers as vet technicians, kennel workers, and animal trainers.

Founded in 1997, this innovative program in New York initially trained dogs for people with physical disabilities. After 9/11, there was an increased demand for bomb sniffing dogs. Later they began training dogs to assist veterans returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan with PTSD, acquired brain injuries, and physical injuries. The dogs spend 20 months with their inmate trainers, living with them in their cells. Here, it’s the dogs that get weekend furloughs in outside homes to gain exposure to things they don’t encounter in prison such as doorbells and elevators. The dogs learn an amazing 80 commands.

A similar program, Pups on Parole, began in Las Vegas when a rescue group called

by Janet McAfee

Heaven Can Wait Animal Society didn’t have enough foster homes for the dogs they rescued. The dogs are placed with specially chosen inmates in the female correctional facility. The abandoned and sometimes abused dogs needed a place to heal before going to adoptive homes. Inmates have all the time in the world, but for dogs on “death row” in shelters, time is of the essence.

Famed trainer Cesar Milan helped develop the training curriculum. One of the program coordinators wrote this poem about her experience: LITTLE ONE Little one…so full of fear No one’s gonna hurt you here.

Soon, you’ll see, how it feels to trust cuz, you’ve been rescued, just like us.

We promise that it’s not too late because we all know that Heaven can wait.

Forget the broken road you’ve traveled on for, yesterday has come and gone.

That’s a lesson, we must all learn

Sweet shelby This sweet Spaniel mix is a 10-lb angel in fur about 2 yrs old. Shelby was in a hoarding situation with 30 other dogs, all taken to a public shelter.

Once skittish and frightened, she blossomed in a Loving All Animals’ foster home.

Adoption donation.

(760) 834-7000.

Meet Royale This pretty 2-yr-old princess has a kitten’s playful personality. Royale would love to move into your castle. Loving All Animals rescued her when her human died. Call Mary at (760) 834-7000.

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and now, little one…it is your turn.

Come with us, walk by our side hold your tail up high with pride.

And in the end, when we’re all through there’ll be a family just waiting for you.

Because, Little one… so full of fear no one’s gonna hurt you here.

- T. Haga Los Angeles County recently started a program. California inmates have a recidivism rate of 67%, and they come out of prison with few job skills while learning unsavory “tricks of the trade” from fellow offenders. Participants in these programs have a dramatically lowered rate of recidivism. Meanwhile, many of our public shelter dogs, whose only crime is being homeless, languish behind bars without hope. It costs California taxpayers an average of $47,000 per year to house an inmate. It costs California taxpayers an average of $426 to capture, house, and then euthanize a shelter animal. Who rescues who? Not every inmate can be rehabilitated. But for many, after exposure to these wonderful canine creatures, confidence replaces fear, purpose replaces idleness, and hope for a better future replaces anger. jmcafee7@verizon.net

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THE VINO VOICE

March 10 to March 16, 2016

by Rick Riozza

A New Wine Cellar at Trio’s Restaurant!

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xtra! Extra!—read all about it! The latest and greatest wine news in Palm Springs this season is the new and distinct wine list created by the owners of the wildly popular TRIO Restaurant.

TRIO already provides a wonderfully varied wine and inventive cocktail menu at the bar and dining room that lists well over 50 wines, by the glass or bottle. Indeed, it’s one of the best restaurant wine offerings in town. So why would this neighborhood eatery located in the Palm Springs Uptown Design District, continue to strive to deliver the vino of our dreams?

A rhetorical question—no doubt, but every wine lover I know is more than happy to have the opportunity to dine out and enjoy world class wine at an establishment that also focuses on providing their patrons the lowest “mark-up” price around. (and truth be told—wine people know which restaurants charge unreasonable wine mark-ups!)

So this special wine list is called the Wine Cellar. And as one can discern, this is a well thought-out and hand-picked selection from the finest vineyards and producers in Napa, Sonoma, Central Coast, Oregon, France, and Italy.

The Wine Cellar list has just come out, so I recently stopped by the restaurant to meet with the two honorary mayors of Palm Springs, owners Tony Marchese and Mark Van Laanen. These guys are always about town, involving themselves with charities, happenings and events that continually promote our business scene.

And it’s hard to imagine any other duo, but Tony and Mark at TRIO, putting together a stellar and impressive “in-the-know” wine list for our ever-thirsty wine appetites! I see these guys continually at all the wine-trade tastings and shows around the valley, so I know we are in good hands as to exciting and notable wine selections.

“We’re always enhancing the selection of menu items and beverages at TRIO, and the addition of these fine vintages from the TRIO winecellar elevates the dining experience for our guests,” says Tony Marchese, TRIO’s owner. “These are some of my favorite wines and they’ll pair nicely with our current seasonal offerings served in the dining room.”

Since opening in 2009, TRIO has been recognized as one of Palm Springs’ top restaurants and hot spots and is also listed as TripAdvisor’s Top 10 Percent of Restaurants Worldwide, as well as a Zagat highly-rated restaurant. Locals (TRIO’s regulars) love its varied menu combining traditional Midwest comfort food with a California contemporary edge like Yankee Pot Roast, Calamari with Thai Dipping Sauce, Braised Lamb Shank, Roasted Baby Beet Salad, and the rotating list of weekly dinner specials.

Currently, TRIO is promoting Prime Rib

Tuesdays, where for only $26, a complete dinner of Herb Crusted & Slow Roasted Prime Rib, including delicious side dishes, are for the evening’s treat.

So let’s briefly entertain the Wine Cellar’s selections: The enchanting list includes the Louis Roederer Cristal Champagne Cuvee 2006 for anniversaries and very special occasions at only $290 per bottle ( the same price at the local market!). Already we see TRIO’s commitment to bringing the cost’s wine enjoyment to a new high—offering it at a record low price!

Does one ever see the famed Sea Smoke “Southing” Pinot Noir 2013 on any restaurant wine list at all—let alone for the outstanding offering of only $110! What a wonderful surprise to see Sea Smoke for an evening quaff. This elegant pinot from Santa Rita Hills shows all of its charms with a stunning bouquet of rose petals following with a palate of savory spices and lush lingering finish. Yum! For you Nickel & Nickle wine fans, on the list is the 2013 Russian River Valley Chardonnay, $69, and the Branding Iron Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, $130.

Again, who’s finding these wines on any eatery’s beverage list! : The Chardonnay’s passion fruit and floral aromas continue on the palate along with flavors of Muscat and Meyer lemon that’s enhanced by flint and stone. A pleasant suppleness adds to the mouthfeel, but its vibrant acidity cleanses the palate and adds a succulent quality that increases the desire to enjoy yet another sip.

The Cab owns the aromas of wild berry and forest—known already from this single vineyard wine. Earth and sage complement the fruit and give a depth of flavor on the mid-palate. The spicy oak and vanilla components add complexity, while the gentle tannins from this vintage are approachable now.

Anyone looking to European wines, there’s the Joseph Drouhin 2014 Meursault Burgundy, a dry wine with fantastic notes of honey and hazelnut butter—a Chardonnay for all seasons and reasons; and, for you Toscano aficionados, the Brunello di Montalcino, La Gerla, is such a special occasion treat at only $109.

Some other fun and tasty labels include the Clos du Val Stags Leap District 2010 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon; EnRoute 2013 Pinot Noir, Knights Bridge 2012 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, and the WesMar 2012

Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley.

As the foodie and wine enthusiast can discern, a wonderful dining experience surely awaits us at TRIO. See you there!

Cheers & Bon Appétit!

Rick is the valley’s somm-about-town, entertaining and conducting at various wine events & tastings at select venues and restaurants.

Contact him at winespectrum@aol.com

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­­THUR MARCH 10 29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 Bobby Furgo & Co. 6pm ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 Reunion w/ DJ Day 10pm AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-202-1111 Marcia Harp and Eric Lindstrom 7pm AZUL; PS; 760-325-5533 Piano Bar 6pm BART LOUNGE; C.C.; 760-799-8800 Dancing & DJ 9pm open 6pm-2am THE BLOCK; CC; 760-832-7767 Open Mic Hosted by Robert Poole 7pm BLUEMBER; RM; 760-862-4581 Live Entertainment 6-10pm CASTELLI’S; PD; 760-773-3365 Patrick Tuzzolino 5:30pm CORKTREE; PD; 760-770-0123 Michael Keeth 6-9pm CUNARD’S SANDBAR; LQ; 760-564-3660 Bill Baker 6pm DHS SPA LOUNGE; DHS; 760-329-6787 Karaoke w/ DJ Scott 9pm FISHERMAN’S GROTTO; PD; 760-776-6533 Barry Baughn and Bob Gross 6:30pm GADI’S RESTAURANT AND BAR; YV; 760365-6633 Open Mic Night 7pm THE GRILL ON MAIN; LQ; 760-777-7773 T.B.A. 7:30pm THE HOOD; PD; 760-636-5220 Red’s Rockstar Karaoke 9pm HOODOO COCKTAIL GARDEN @ THE HYATT; PS; 760-322-9000 Chris Lomeli 6:30pm HUNTER’S; PS; 760-323-0700 Open Mic 9pm INDIAN WELLS RESORT HOTEL; IW; 760345-6466 Frank DiSalvo 6pm JOSHUA TREE SALOON; JT; 760-366-2250 Punk Rock Night 9pm KOKOPELLI’S; YV; 760-228-2589 Karaoke 7pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-3252794 Hot Rox

LIT@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; 760-3452450 Country Night w/ Whiskey Tango 8pm THE LOUNGE, AGUA CALIENTE; RM; 888999-1995 Quinto Menguante 8-1am MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760-325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke 8pm THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Kevin Henry 6-8pm Tim Burleson 8pm PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-365-5956 Boytoy, Friendly Females, Janelane and Rudy DeAnda 8pm PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND COCKTAILS; TP; 760-343-2115 9pm PURPLE ROOM; PS; 760-322-4422 Jason Weber 4:30pm, P.S. Jump 8pm RED BARN; PD; 760-346-0191 DJ Dracer 9pm SAMMY G’s; PS; 760-320-8041 Evaro Brothers 8pm SCHMIDY’S; PD; 760-837-3800 Paint Nite 7pm, Open Mic Hosted by Josh Heinz 9pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S MARKET; PS; 760-322-9293 The Smooth Brothers 7pm SULLIVAN’S STEAKHOUSE; PD; 760-3413560 Dude Jones 6pm TACK ROOM TAVERN; IND; 760-347-9985 T-Bone Karaoke 8pm THREE SIXTY NORTH; PS; 760-327-1773 Anthony DiGerlando Show 6:30pm VICKY’S OF SANTA FE; IW; 760-345-9770 Flyer 4-6pm, Carolyn Martinez Trio 6:30pm VILLAGE PUB; PS; 760-323-3265 DJ Khodi Rayne 4:30-9pm, Nite Fixx 9-2am WOODY’S BURGER; PS; 760-230-0188 Laurie Morvan Band 6:30pm ZELDA’S; PS; 760-325-2375 DJ 8pm

FRI MARCH 11 19TH HOLE; PD; 760-772-6696 Dude Jones 9pm 29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 Bob Garcia Band 6:30pm ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 The Full House Band w/ Nena Anderson 8pm, Eat/ Drink/Dance/Sleep/Repeat 10pm AGAVE LOUNGE@THE HYATT REGENCY; IW; 760-674-4080 Art of Sax 8pm AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-202-1111 Siobahn 6:30pm AZUL; PS; 760-325-5533 Fleet Easton 7:30pm BAR; PS; 760-537-7337 TBA 9pm BART LOUNGE; C.C.; 760-799-8800 DJ and Dancing 9pm Open 6pm-2am BISTRO 60 @TRILOGY; LQ; 760-501-0620 The Carmens 6pm BLUE BAR, SPOTLIGHT 29; INDIO; 760-7755566 Lady Eris 8pm

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BLUEMBER; RM; 760-862-4581 The Stanley Butler Trio 6-10pm CASCADE LOUNGE, SPA RESORT CASINO; PS; 888-999-1995 DJ Michael Wright 9-1am CASTELLI’S; PD; 760-773-3365 Patrick Tuzzolino 5:30pm CUNARD’S SANDBAR; LQ; 760-564-3660 Bill Baker 6pm DATE SHED; IND; 760-775-6699 8pm EL MEXICALI CAFÉ 2; IND; 760-342-2333 Cesar Daniel Lopez on the harp 6-9pm FISHERMAN’S GROTTO; PD; 760-776-6533 Gina Carey 7pm THE GRILL ON MAIN; LQ; 760-777-7773 House Band 8:45pm THE HOOD; PD; 760-636-5220 Fatso Jetson, Death Hymn Number 9 and Glitter Wizard 9pm HOODOO COCKTAIL GARDEN @ THE HYATT; PS; 760-322-9000 Bill Ramirez 6:30pm HUNTER’S; PS; 760-323-0700 Live VJ 9pm INDIAN WELLS RESORT HOTEL; IW; 760345-6466 Frank DiSalvo 6pm JOSHUA TREE SALOON; JT; 760-366-2250 Live DJ 8:30pm KOKOPELLI’S; YV; 760-228-2589 Karaoke 8pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-3252794 Palm Springs Sound Company in the afternoon, Hot Rox in the night LIT@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; 760-345-2450 New Breed 9pm THE LOUNGE; AGUA CALIENTE; RM; 888999-1995 DJ 9pm MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760-325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke 8-1:15am THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Kevin Henry 6-8pm Tim Burleson 8pm PALM CANYON ROADHOUSE; PS; 760-3274080 Southbound & Co. 9pm PALM DESERT COUNTRY CLUB; PD; 760345-0222 Agave Bluesmasters 6:30pm PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-365-5956 Motel Drive 8pm PEABODY’S CAFÉ; PS; 760-322-1877 Karaoke 7:30pm PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND COCKTAILS; TP; 760-343-2115 Yawnie Presents: Night in the Palms w/ Yawnie, Trae Flawless, Gino D, Firelane Faulty and more 9pm PURPLE ROOM; PS; 760-322-4422 Coco Peru 7pm, Lauri Bono’s Late Night Jazz 9pm RED BARN; PD; 760-346-0191 California Celts 9pm SAMMY G’s; PS; 760-320-8041 Evaro Brothers 8pm SCHMIDY’S; PD; 760-837-3800 Eevaan Tre, Lootenant, DJ Jay Cue,42, Synthetix and Mike Lavish 9pm

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SAT MARCH 12 29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 Bev & Bill 6:30pm 19TH HOLE; PD; 760-772-6696 Karaoke w/ T-Bone 9pm ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 Eat/Drink/ Dance/Sleep/Repeat noon poolside, 10pm AGAVE LOUNGE@THE HYATT REGENCY; IW; 760-674-4080 Art of Sax 8pm AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-202-1111 Cabaret Open Mic 7:30pm AZUL; PS; 760-325-5533 Denise Carter 7:30pm BAR; PS; 760-537-7337 TBA 9pm BART LOUNGE; C.C.; 760-799-8800 DJ and Dancing 9pm open 6pm-2am BLUE BAR; SPOTLIGHT 29; IND; 760-7755566 DJ 9pm BLUEMBER; RM; 760-862-4581 Gina Carey 6-10pm CASCADE LOUNGE, SPA RESORT CASINO; PS; 888-999-1995 DJ Michael Wright 9-1am

CASTELLI’S; PD; 760-773-3365 Patrick Tuzzolino 5:30pm CUNARD’S SANDBAR; LQ; 760-564-3660 Bill Baker 6pm DATE SHED; IND; 760-775-6699 8pm DHS SPA LOUNGE; DHS; 760-329-6787 Karaoke w/ DJ Scott 9pm EL MEXICALI CAFÉ 2; IND; 760-342-2333 Cesar Daniel Lopez on the harp 6-9pm FISHERMAN’S GROTTO; PD; 760-776-6533 Jack Ruvio 6:30pm THE GRILL ON MAIN; LQ; 760-777-7773 TBA 8:30pm THE GROOVE LOUNGE; SPOTLIGHT 29; INDIO; 760-775-5566 DJ 8pm THE HOOD; PD; 760-636-5220 Shawn James, Alchemy and Ideation 9pm HOODOO COCKTAIL GARDEN @ THE HYATT; PS; 760-322-9000 Bill Ramirez 6:30pm HUNTER’S; PS; 760-323-0700 Live VJ 9pm INDIAN WELLS RESORT HOTEL; IW; 760345-6466 Frank DiSalvo 6pm JOSHUA TREE SALOON; JT; 760-366-2250 TBA 9pm KOKOPELLI’S; YV; 760-228-2589 Karaoke 8pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-3252794 Palm Springs Sound Company,in the afternoon,Hot Rox,in the night LIT@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; 760-3452450 New Breed 9pm THE LOUNGE, AGUA CALIENTE; RM; 888999-1995 Radio Rave 9pm MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760-325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm MITCH’S ON EL PASEO; PD; 760-779-9200 Michael Keeth 12-3pm NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke 8-1:15am THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Kevin Henry 6-8pm Tim Burleson 8pm PALM CANYON ROADHOUSE; PS; 760-3274080 Lucky Tongue 9pm PALM DESERT COUNTRY CLUB; PD; 760345-0222 Gennine Francis-Whitney 6:30pm PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-365-5956 5th and Birmingham 8pm PEABODY’S CAFÉ; PS; 760-322-1877 Karaoke 7:30pm PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND COCKTAILS; TP; 760-343-2115 Angela’s Back 9pm PURPLE ROOM; PS; 760-322-4422 Coco Peru 7pm, Kal David, Lauri Bono & The Real Deal 9pm RED BARN; PD; 760-346-0191 Latin Night 9pm RIVIERA; PS; 760-327-8311 Michael Keeth 7-10pm ROUTE 74 @ PUEBLO VIEJO; PD; 760-6742171 Live Band TBA

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eventS Michael Childers One Night Only “Sondheim In Love” Tickets Selling Out Quickly Benefiting Jewish Family Service of the Desert

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ickets for the 9th annual Michael Childers’ production of One Night Only, which went on sale February 16, 2016, are selling out quickly. One Night Only is one of the desert’s most anticipated evenings and sells out fast. The star-studded musical production is set for 6:30 pm, Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at the McCallum Theatre and benefits Jewish Family Service of the Desert (JFS). This year’s production will be directed by the incomparable Lucie Arnaz.

General admission tickets are $197 and $77 and are available through the McCallum Theatre Box Office at 760-340-ARTS or online at www.mccallumtheatre.com. Since 2008, the annual production has sold out every year within only a few weeks. Limited sponsorships and VIP tickets (including premier seating and the after theatre cast party) are available through JFS at 760-3254088, extension 118.

This year’s theme is “Sondheim In Love” featuring some of legendary composer Stephen Sondheim’s most romantic songs.

The all-star cast includes Christine Andreas, Brent Barrett, Liz Callaway, Nancy Dussault, Davis Gaines, Jason Graae, Hunter Ryan Herdlicka, Clint Holmes, Barb Jungr, Millie Martin, Marilyn Maye, Howard McGillin, Julia Murney, Teri Ralston, Lee Roy Reams,

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James Snyder, and Karen Ziemba, with John McDaniel as music director. All performers donate their time for this one-of-a kind performance.

About JFS of the Desert For over 30 years, JFS of the Desert has provided services throughout the Coachella Valley to those in need, regardless of religion, age, income, ethnicity or life style. JFS services and programs are made possible through the financial support of

Jewish Federation of the Desert, Desert Healthcare District, Kaiser Permanente and other grants and the generous support of donors. Most of the nearly 4,000 men, women and children served are from lowincome households. They rely on JFS for low cost mental health counseling, crisis intervention and food support. JFS provides

isolated, homebound seniors with care, transportation and enrichment activities.

JFS also offers counseling and substance abuse education in local elementary schools.

JFS is located in Palm Springs. For information visit www.jfsdesert.org or call 760-325-4088.

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welcome back Robin E. Simmons

No. 203

LIVING IN OSCAR’S SHADOW

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love writing about movies for the CVW, and I love living here in what is arguably a hotbed of serious movie-buffs. No matter where I find myself, I always enjoy starting conversations with strangers by asking, “seen any good movies?”

This community is rife with A-list actors and filmmakers. It’s one of my greatest pleasures to have so many opportunities to engage with creative and talented people regarding the power, mystery and allure of film. Now that another Oscar year has passed, as always I found it interesting what valley residents had to say.

The majority of those I spoke to had wonderful things to say about this year’s contenders. Most had actually seen the nominated films!

There was a special affection for Brie Larson as a mother who desperately loves her son in spite of the circumstances of his conception and their unimaginable life together.

Larson Came to the CV’s Palme D’or with her movie “Short Term 12” and talked about her passion for acting which she began as a child. She relayed some of the special challenges of her chosen profession.

Also popular was Bryan Cranston’s memorable portrayal of black-listed screenwriter Dalton Trumbo. I appreciated the opportunity to have an extended conversation with both Larson and Cranston when they were here in the CV talking about their movies at Cinémas Palme d’Or. Cranston shared direct and unfiltered thoughts on screenwriter Trumbo’s heroic stance for freedom of expression which informed Cranston’s memorable performance and underscored a shared belief in the power of films to convey meaningful ideas that define and promote fundamental American freedoms.

Of course, many people mentioned Leo DiCaprio as their favorite to win a lead actor Oscar for his visceral revenge quest performance in “The Revenant.” There

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were rumors of Leo noshing with friends at Peabody’s only a few bicycle blocks from his new Mid-century-modern home in Palm Springs. The fact that he’s “one of us” and made the CV his home only endears him to us even more. So big congratulations to Leo and all the winners. Movies matter.

NOW PLAYING: THE WITCH

is assigned to watch her infant brother and he disappears at the edge of the dark woods that surround their new home, his disappearance raises suspicions of witchcraft that in turn triggers conflict within the family and with their faith.

The movie fails to fully engage the obvious religious debate between the sacred and the profane.

EMBRACE OF THE SERPENT while he hunted down the man who nearly destroyed his life. Tim Miller’s strong direction never lets the inside-jokes destroy the movie.

NEW FOR THE HOME THEATER:

Set in rural 17th century New England during the era of the infamous witch trials, this dark and creepy film misses numerous opportunities to further explore the engaging and relevant themes of that mysterious chapter of American history.

Writer director Robert Eggers, in his debut feature film, captures an unsettling and realistic ambiance thanks to the wonderfully atmospheric production values and shadowy cinematography.

The story begins when a family is exiled from their religious community because they believe differently. When the eldest daughter

In the early 1900s, a young shaman (Nilbio Torres) in the Colombian Amazon helps a sick German explorer (Jan Bijvoet) and his local guide (Miguel Dionisio Ramos) search for a rare healing plant.

This hypnotic film reminded me of the infamous disappearance of Michael Rockfeller. I hope this film inspires filmmaker Fraser Heston to follow through on his stated plans to make a feature on the enduring Rockefeller mystery. Will we ever know if the scion of the Rockefeller empire gave up all the perks of unimaginable wealth and privilege for a savage life in a primeval jungle?

In “embrace of the Serpent” I sensed a lot of Werner Herzog’s DNA from “Aguirre Wrath of God” in this dream-like hallucinatory adventure, that’s much more than a bad acid trip.

DEADPOOL I loved this extremely entertaining diversion about a “merc with a mouth” who is also an unexpectedly self-aware Marvel super hero who knows it and regularly breaks the fourth wall to share his thoughts with the audience.

Ryan Reynolds is just right as the profane self-healing comic hero who makes fun of everything including the fact that he’s in a pop-culture movie that plays with the tropes of the genre. I was really rooting for Deadpool

IN THE HEART OF THE SEA 3D Experience one of the greatest true stories ever told on blu-ray 3D. Oscar winner Ron Howard (“A Beautiful mind”) directs the action adventure based on Nate Philbrick’s best-seller about the dramatic true story of the New England whaling ship The Essex that was the inspiration for Herman Melville’s “Moby Dick.” Warner Bros, Blu-ray 3D” PSYCHO-PASS

Animé fans have been chomping at the bit for the home video release of this Japanese hit feature film that opened at #4 in the Japanese box office in January last year.

The movie is the culmination of a twoseason TV series which is the most popular new sci-fi show in the past five years. The writing team is the same that worked on “Ghost in the Shell” and the “Arise” series.

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BookReview

In the Dark

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“LAST WORDS”

By Michael Koryta fiction

----------------------------------------------------have never known, whether hobbyist or professional, a caver. To me, spelunkers seem to be a rare and bizarre bunch. It would be fascinating to know such a person to understand the draw to the deep, claustrophobic, rocky underworld. In Michael Koryta’s Last Words (Little, Brown and Company, 448 pages) supercaves and criminals collide in a strange dark world.

The story is about Markus Novak who works as an investigator for a prestigious Florida-based law firm called Innocence Incorporated. It’s an organization like The Innocence Project. The group seeks out wrongly convicted death row cases.

Novak is sent to Garrison, Indiana where he is ill prepared for the cold both weather and locals. The case is not like any the firm has pursued before and Novak suspects he’s just being sent off to get him out of the office. Novak’s wife –- a lawyer in the firm

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By Heidi Simmons -- was killed a year before and he did some questionable dealings to try to uncover her murderer. Now his job is in jeopardy and while the board members sort out his future, he is stuck in this chilling unfamiliar world.

Tens years before, a teenage girl was lost in a supercave. A professional caver, Ridley Barnes, found her and brought her to the surface – unfortunately she was dead.

Barnes was accused, but never charged with her murder.

All these years later, it is Barnes who has contacted Novak’s firm requesting their help to prove his innocence or guilt if that’s the case. Barnes wants to know what happened. His time in the cave during the rescue is a blank.

When Novak begins his interviews in Garrison, he’s treated not only like an outsider, but like he’s the murderer. He is quickly tricked and deceived by the locals.

This makes his problems worse in the town, as well as with his firm. Novak refuses to give into the bizarre behavior of the community and instead is determined to get to the bottom of whatever happened a decade earlier.

Soon, Novak finds himself drugged and dropped deep in the very supercave where the teen girl died. Barnes is the only one

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who can save him – maybe -- and will he bring him out alive? Novak survives, but can he solve the mystery of the girl’s death and that of Barnes?

This is a very descriptive book. I felt the depth, darkness and dankness of the massive underground rock world with rooms and waterfalls. There were strange spaces that were tight. I felt the zero light, head scratching ceilings and lack of breathing space.

The characters were fringe and believable. I liked Novak’s tough and tenacious nature. The mystery, at first was very intriguing, but as it unfolded, I couldn’t understand the convoluted plot and who was responsible for all the shenanigans.

There’s an interesting character who uses hypnosis to get at the truth and this was fun to explore with Novak. However,

her role in the mystery seemed forced.

This is author Koryta’s 11th novel. He writes with wonderful detail and I certainly better understand the intrigue and allure of caves. The best part of the book is the psychological profile of the twisted character Barnes who finds caves the only place on earth where he feels safe and secure.

Ultimately, I’m not absolutely sure I indeed know who the murderer really was and why. Koryta spends several pages with an explanation that only seemed to cloud what I already thought I understood rather than clear up the whole crazy plot.

Not having read other Koryta novels, I can’t say how this story compares. At first I thought Novak must be a returning character and Last Words is the next in the series after his wife’s death. The title, I assume, is a reference to the last conversation Novak had with his wife.

I can only guess that Novak will reappear in more stories. Next time I hope Koryta’s plot will be clearer and I won’t be left trying to find my way in the dark.

By rebecca pikus

William Dey

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or those of us who are out and about town, whether it’s Gallery Openings, Fundraisers, or a myriad of other cultural events, Artist William Dey is there to lend style and class. His persona matches his fabulous photography, which conveys the chic and elegant sensibilities that Dey possesses.

William Dey began his career as a fashion stylist in Chicago, which provided him with his first real exposure to the professional photography process. He was surrounded by talented professionals who were at the

top of their game, and each new shoot brought important insight and practical career experience. He relocated first to Miami, and later to New York City, and in both places he had the opportunity to work with important photographers from the United States and abroad.

The world, as seen through the lens of William Dey, is a reflection of incisive visual observation. Dey has a gift for composition, an innate awareness of which visual elements must remain in order to complete the image - and the discipline to remove all that is extraneous. This is evident throughout his work, be it the thunderous silence of the barren desert in winter, his stark juxtapositions of life in Palm Springs, lush reflections on the glory days of Detroit design, the savvy, structured tableaux of Dey’s fashion photography, or his innovative and revealing portraits.

When creating a photograph, Dey looks for the angles - both literally and figuratively.

He constantly seeks a means to observe the world from the edges, to record unnoticed the moments that comprise the narrative threads of our being, or of our having been.

His hands may hold the camera, but Dey’s interest is not in becoming part of the picture, nor in influencing the outcome. His sole purpose is to allow each thoughtful, artistically composed image to fully manifest itself and then to speak its own unique truth.

Dey is constantly engaged in visual exploration and analysis, looking for the small details, the subtle messages that can be revealed in the composition. He feels that it is not always a good thing to confront a photograph head-on, that the essence of his work is searching for the angles that are more revealing of the true

nature of the subject. When asked about the importance of a visual narrative in a photograph, Dey answered, “I have an internal vision that expands and evolves as I develop the composition. Visual narrative, the ‘story’ that presents itself to the viewer, is the important difference between fine art photography and what may just be a competent photograph. What I strive for in each of my images is to impart that internal vision into the finished photograph so that the viewer can fully experience it.”

WILLIAM DEY, Photography Art (williamdey.com) His work can be seen at REBECCA FINE ART GALLERY, 68895 Perez Rd, #7, Cathedral City, Ca (760) 534-5888 Modernism Exhibition - Also visit his work at Fineartvortex.com.

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Haddon Libby

Apples and Oranges

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or those of you with investments in stocks and bonds, do you know how your portfolio is performing? If you are like most people, the answer is ‘no’. For those of you who think you know how your investments are performing, think again.

For regular readers of this column, you know that I rarely mention what I do for a living. I have an investment advisory firm and we are really good at what we do. I cannot tell you how often I come across an investor who is paying too much for sub-optimal work from ‘a friend’ or highly credential person who manages their investments. My best advice is to regularly seek second opinions. Saving, (or earning) just 0.60% over the course of

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a lifetime can result in five years of extra income in retirement.

If you have an annuity, there is a very good chance that your investment manager put you in an investment that is performing poorly. The primary reason for poor performance is because the typical annuity pays an investment advisor 7% of YOUR money upfront as well as back-ended annual payments. There are no magic financial elixirs that can make up for these kinds of costs. If you have an annuity or are thinking of buying one, have a firm that does not sell annuities review things for you. (Shameless plug: My investment firm, Winslow Drake, does not sell annuities.)

If you own mutual funds, there are countless ways that your investment advisor

can make extra money from you without your knowledge. The simplest way is by using mutual funds that have 12b-1 fees. In order to see how your mutual fund investments are performing, each should be compared against appropriate benchmarks. For example, if a mutual fund focuses on large growing companies, compare that fund against large growth companies. As of March 4th, large growth companies as a group declined in value by 3% this year. Comparing all of your investments against one benchmark like the S&P 500 or the Dow Jones Industrial Average is like comparing apples and oranges. Each fund should be compared against peers that invest in similar ways as well as against the segment of the market that the fund is focused on. More often than not, investment accounts that use mutual funds heavily have extra fees embedded in them. Anyone with a portfolio reliant on mutual funds should get a second opinion from a firm that shies away from such investments. (Shameless plug #2: My investment firm, Winslow Drake, avoids mutual funds.)

If you own bonds, it is often very hard to know your actual rate of return. Given that bond yields are at or near historic lows, the cost of buying bonds makes this investment type tricky. While I prefer exchange traded funds (ETFs) for fixed income investments given their low cost and high liquidity, buying fixed income like bonds requires

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sophistication and experience. For shameless plug #3, I have advised banks on how to buy and sell bonds and have a portfolio manager on my team who has managed $10 billion in bonds. That is the kind of experience one needs in order to do bond investing correctly.

ETFs typically have the lowest costs although many are mutual funds in ETF clothing. Always know the expense ratios of an ETF and how it performs relative to the benchmarks it is modeled against.

Like ETFs, individual equities should be compared against peers in terms of business focus as well as by company size.

Investments with low transparency like some Real Estate Investment Trusts or with poor liquidity like an Energy limited partnership are tricky and fraught with peril so buyer beware.

Investment advisors who engage in some of the poor practices that I have mentioned herein often manage your investments to make the most money for them - not you.

Trust but compare and regularly get second opinions.

Haddon Libby is Managing Director at Winslow Drake, an investment advisory firm. He can be reached at 213.596.8399 or hlibby@WinslowDrake.com.

Dale Gribow On The Law

Legal Terms you may or may not know

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E ALL READ THE PAPERS AND WATCH THE NEWS AND HEAR CRIMINAL LEGAL TERMS THAT WE DO NOT TRULY UNDERSTAND..........

READ THIS AND YOU WILL. Part 2 Impeachment: The process of calling a witness’s testimony into doubt.

In camera: In a judge’s chambers outside the presence of a jury and the public.

Information: A formal accusation by a government attorney that the defendant committed a crime.

Judge: Determines guilt or innocence in a non-jury trial.

Jurisdiction: The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a certain type of case.

Jury: The group of persons selected to hear the evidence in a trial and render a verdict.

Misdemeanor: A criminal offense punishable by at least one year of prison.

Mistrial: Caused by fundamental error requiring the trial to start again with a new jury.

Nolo contendere: Also called No Contest.

This plea has the same effect as a plea of guilty but may not be considered as an admission of guilt for any other purpose. It is not accepted in the Indio Court.

Parole: The release of a prison inmate

after the inmate has completed part of his or her sentence in prison.

Plea: The defendant’s statement pleading “guilty” or “not guilty” to the charges.

Pretrial conference: A meeting of the judge and lawyers to plan the trial, to discuss which matters should be presented to the jury, to review proposed evidence and witnesses, and to set a trial schedule. Typically, the judge, the Indio DA and the parties also discuss the possibility of settlement of the case.

Pro per: A slang expression sometimes used to refer to a pro se litigant. It is a corruption of the Latin phrase “in propria persona.” In Indio the judge will appoint a Public Defender.

Pro se: Representing oneself.

Pro tem: A Temporary. I have had the honor of wearing a robe for the day on several occasions and deciding cases.

Probation: A Sentencing option where instead of sending an individual to prison, the court releases the person to the community and orders him or her to complete a period of supervision monitored by the probation department to abide by certain conditions.

Probation officer: Officers of the probation office of a court.

Record: A written account of all the proceedings and evidence in a case.

Sentence: The punishment ordered by a court.

Sentencing guidelines: A set of rules and principles judges use to sentence a defendant.

Statute of limitations: The time within which a criminal prosecution must begin.

Subpoena: A command, issued under a court’s authority, to a witness to appear and give testimony.

Verdict: The decision of a jury or judge.

Voir dire: Jury selection process. Many trial lawyers believe a case is won or lost at this stage. Consider the OJ Simpson trial where many believe OJ would have been found guilty if the trial was in the Santa Monica Superior Court which was the correct court for a crime in that area of town. It was not available because of the earthquake damage. Many believe the LA Jury utilized Jury Nullification where they did not follow the law but instead ruled to make up for all the perceived bad decision against African Americans in the past.

Warrant: Court authorization to search or arrest.

Witness: A person called to give testimony.

DALE GRIBOW “TOP LAWYER” - Palm Springs Life 20112016 (DUI and PI) 10.0 AVVO Perfect Peer Rating “Preeminent” - Martindale Hubbell Legal Directory “Best Attorneys of America” Selected by “Rue” (Limited to Top 100/State) Selected Founding Member of American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys Selected for 10 BEST Attorneys for California for Client Satisfaction in the practice area of DUI Law. Selected for the National Advocacy for DUI Defense (comprised of America’s Top DUI ATTORNEYS) 2015 Client Appreciation Award & Martindale Hubbell Client Distinction Award Weekly Talk Show Host and Legal Columnist in LA & CV. “DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE OR TEXT AND GET A DUI OR ACCIDENT, CALL A TAXI OR UBER......IT IS A LOT CHEAPER THAN CALLING ME” If you have ideas for future article contact Dale Gribow 760-837-7500 or dale@dalegribowlaw.comt

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El Niño or El Sun Screeño?

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don’t think I’ve sported a better tan during what has been predicted to be the wettest year in decades. I know I’ve been preaching El Nino Preparedness and catching grief about it. Please El Nino raise your head and rain upon us… I can look foolish on my own!

The Climate Prediction Center is forecasting storms throughout the week and possibly later this month. We’ll see. But it’s best to take safety precautions because it will be dangerous if we do get rain reminds Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna.

Roads will be slick, so slow it down. Give drivers distance, and use your headlights

in the day. Have your brakes, windshield wipers and tires checked by your mechanic.

And put the phone down!

Make sure roof top gutters and lawn drains are cleared from accumulated debris, leaves and needles.

Be aware of down trees and power lines and electrical outages may occur.

Floors in stores and businesses will be slippery – use caution. If you don’t have to go out, stay indoors.

Visit: graphical.weather.gov/sectors/ southcalifornia.php Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna

RESIDENTS LACE UP TO KEEP FAMILIES CLOSE TO THEIR CRITICALLY ILL CHILDREN AS WALK FOR KIDS RETURNS TO COACHELLA VALLEY

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oin KESQ Morning News Anchor Bianca Rae for the Second Annual Fundraiser benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California This March members from the Coachella Valley communities are lacing up to support the annual Walk for Kids, a non-competitive walk event that raises funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California® (RMHCSC) and its life changing programs benefiting families with criticallyill children. Bianca Rae of KESQ morning news team will serve as the mistress of ceremonies at the March 13th event at La Quinta Civic Center Park. The familyfriendly event is happening across Southern California all for the same goal, to help families of critically ill and injured children.

To participate in the walk, individuals and groups are encouraged to register and donate at walkforkids.org/lomalinda.

In the Coachella Valley, families with children requiring serious medical treatment have often turned to the Loma Linda Ronald McDonald House, a program of RMHCSC. Approximately 45 percent of the Riverside County families who stay at the Loma Linda House travel from the Coachella Valley. The Loma Linda House has served more than 20,000 families since opening in 1996 and

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is currently undergoing a major expansion to more than double the size of the House.

The project will add an additional 33 rooms to the current 21, expand the kitchen and other common areas and is expected to be completed by September 11th, just in time for the program’s 20th anniversary.

“Over the years we’ve seen Walk for Kids evolve into a powerful, communitydriven effort that supports families when they need it most,” said Mike Kovack, executive director, Loma Linda Ronald McDonald House. “Last year, nearly 23,000 participants gathered for walk events across Southern California. This year, we’re thrilled to be able to bring the fun and excitement back to the Coachella Valley for the second annual Walk for Kids.”

The Coachella Valley Walk for Kids event kicks off a series of walk events that will happen across Southern California.

Registered participants will enjoy a noncompetitive walk through beautiful La Quinta Civic Center Park, sponsor booths, kid’s zone activities and meet Ronald McDonald himself. Participants must register online at www.walkforkids.org/ lomalinda. Residents who are unable to attend the event are invited to make a donation online.

The Chapter’s Mission Partner

McDonald’s is also offering walkers a fun way to support the event through its annual Shoe Sale campaign in restaurants.

From March 21st – April 8th, McDonald’s customers in Southern California can purchase a “Big Red Shoe” for $1 to support Walk for Kids at participating restaurant locations. The iconic paper shoes are displayed with the donor’s name inside the restaurants. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the Shoe Sales will directly benefit RMHCSC and its programs.

Community About Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Southern California For more than 35 years, Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Southern California (RMHCSC) has been dedicated to improving the health and well-being of children and families across Inyo, Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. RMHCSC helps families with critically-ill children stay together, connecting them with others facing similar challenges through its six Ronald McDonald Houses® in Bakersfield, Loma Linda, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Orange and Pasadena and two Ronald McDonald Family Rooms®.

One of the few chapters to operate a costfree, medically supervised Camp Ronald McDonald For Good Times®, RMHCSC helps children with cancer and their siblings rediscover childhood and develop the selfesteem and self-efficacy often lost as a result of the disease. The organization also provides funding through its Community Grants Board to deserving non-profits that improve the lives of children and funds four college scholarship programs that help exemplary high school students pursue the education of their dreams.

More information about RMHCSC and its programs can be found at rmhcsc.org.

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Autism Walk

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by Flint Wheeler

Presented by The Coachella Valley Autism Society of America (CVASA)

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he Coachella Valley Autism Society of America (CVASA) will be hosting their second annual Autism Walk to raise funds and promote Autism awareness in the Coachella Valley. The second annual Autism Walk will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the athletics field at College of the Desert, 43-500 Monterey Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260.

This family friendly event will be held in April during National Autism Awareness month.

About 1 percent of the world’s population has autism spectrum disorder. In fact, autism affects 1 out of 68 children and is the fastestgrowing developmental disability.

The annual fundraising event will feature face painting, fun activities and games, community resources and exhibitions, silent auction and raffle, and much more! All proceeds will help the Coachella Valley Autism Society of America to continue to provide programs and services to children and individuals on the autism spectrum in the Coachella Valley and surrounding areas.

“At CVASA we rely on the funds raised at our annual Autism Walk, and the many walkers who come out and lend their support, so we can continue to provide valuable resources to hundreds of families throughout the Coachella Valley who have one or more children on the Autism Spectrum. We look forward to seeing everyone at the College of the Desert on April 9th for a morning of fun, exercise, and surprises!” Thomas Lister Looker, CVASA President.

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we are suggesting a $10 donation per walker.

Every walker that raises/donates more than $25 will receive a free T-shirt (while supplies last). Donations can be made by credit card or check. For more general information on the walk including how to register and donate, please visit the Coachella Valley Autism Society of America website at www.cvasa.org.

The Coachella Valley Autism Society of America is a nonprofit organization that has been providing support for families of individuals with Autism throughout the Coachella Valley since 1994. The mission of CVASA is to promote lifelong access and opportunities for individuals on the Autism spectrum and for their families, to promote full inclusion, active participants within their communities through advocacy, public awareness, education and research related to Autism.

For more information about the Coachella Valley Autism Society’s programs and services please contact Juanita Hernandez, Affiliate Administrator, at 760-772-1000.

Community registration open for 22ND ANNUAL“A ROUND FOR LIFE” GOLF TOURNAMENT

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egistration is now open for the 22nd Annual “A Round for Life” Golf Tournament benefiting Desert Cancer Foundation (DCF). The tournament is slated for Monday, April 25 at Avondale Golf Club in Palm Desert.

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luncheon. The tournament is a DCF scramble format in which every golfer plays their own ball every fourth hole and the three others scramble.

The Honorary Chair of this year’s tournament is former Major League Baseball player, Tommy John, who will serve as the “designated hitter” on a designated hole.

The day also will have a hole-in-one contest, awards, silent auction and raffle where one lucky golfer will walk away with a large variety of restaurant gift certificates.

All funds raised support DCF’s mission of providing life-saving medical assistance to Coachella Valley residents who can’t afford to pay for screening, diagnosis and treatment for cancer and allied diseases.

Every dollar donated provides $9 - $12 in cancer related services.

Sponsorship opportunities are also available starting at $200 to sponsor a hole. For more information or to register call 760-773-6554 or email info@ desertcancerfoundation.org.

oments after Nate Diaz choked out Conor McGregor and punched a big hole in the UFC’s plans, Diaz took the microphone and triumphantly, profanely declared his victory was “no surprise!”

Maybe not to Diaz. The rest of the sport is still reeling from a revolutionary Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

The pandemonium caused by Miesha Tate and Diaz had barely subsided when everyone else began pondering the future created by their back-to-back upset victories at UFC 196.

Tate and Diaz scrapped some tentative plans for the promotion’s landmark UFC 200 show in July. Yet they also created many tantalizing new possibilities in a sport that isn’t afraid of a little chaos.

After his stunning dismissal of the touted McGregor, Diaz (20-10) likely could have virtually any fight he wants in two weight classes, perhaps including a title shot at either lightweight or welterweight. He isn’t picking an opponent yet, but he wants a big check.

“I’ve been in this a long time,” Diaz said.

“It’ll be nine years. This is my 25th fight here in the UFC, and I’ve been, in the last few years, curious when this is going to pay off.

And I think it’s time now.”

For Tate (18-5), her first bantamweight title defense is likely to be a third bout this fall with Ronda Rousey, according to UFC President Dana White. That discounts the possibility of an immediate rematch with Holly Holm, who got choked out with 90 seconds left in their thriller.

Although a third bout with Rousey could be among the most lucrative fights in UFC history, Tate appeared to be the person least interested in choosing her next move.

“The right move feels like drinking a Budweiser and eating cupcakes,” Tate said.

“I’ll talk to my management team, and we’ll talk to the UFC. My job as the champion is to fight the next best person, so whoever that is, I’ll fight them.”

As for the beaten Holm and McGregor, they’ll have the chance to regain their luster later this year.

Holm said she would love to fight again next week. McGregor expects to drop back down 25 pounds to featherweight, where he is still the champion.

“I’ll keep my ear to the ground and see who the fans want,” McGregor said.

“Whatever the fans want is the fight that makes sense.”

Diaz’s next fight could be the title shot he has long sought — and seemed unlikely to get, given his 5-5 record in his previous 10 bouts dating to 2010.

After Nate’s star-making win, White

is eager to hear what the unpredictable Diaz brothers want to do next. Nate is the younger brother of Nick Diaz, the former welterweight contender who couldn’t be in Nick’s corner because he is finishing a suspension for failing his last post-fight drug test.

White also joked that Nate might not return to the cage anytime soon if he follows through on a plan to buy a yacht with his big UFC 196 payday, which included $100,000 in performance bonuses on top of his $500,000 purse and other bonuses.

McGregor predicted he›ll defend his featherweight belt next, likely at UFC 200, even though the 145-pound weight limit is a grueling challenge for his body. The Irish champion is willing to fight former champions Frankie Edgar or Jose Aldo — and he still despises Aldo, who took to Twitter to taunt McGregor moments after the fight.

Tate›s future seems more straightforward: White immediately said Tate will defend her belt against Rousey, who beat Tate twice before getting knocked out by Holm last November.

Trouble is, Rousey is expected to make two movies before she returns to serious MMA training, although neither of her proposed projects has started filming yet.

She isn›t expected to be ready to fight before October at the earliest, but White›s intention to book Tate-Rousey 3 seems to rule out the possibility of a Tate-Holm rematch at UFC 200. That means Holm likely will be forced to fight another contender this summer, but she accepts it as the price for her rapid MMA rise and fall.

“The biggest thing that hurts right now is my heart,» Holm said. «I want to get back in the gym and get better. My whole MMA career has been on this fast course, which I love. I wanted to take this challenge, and I want the rematch, and I want to get back in there.”

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY

Week of March 10

ARIES (March 21-April 19): “He in his madness prays for storms, and dreams that storms will bring him peace,” wrote Leo Tolstoy in his novella The Death of Ivan Ilych. The weird thing is, Aries, that this seemingly crazy strategy might actually work for you in the coming days. The storms you pray for, the tempests you activate through the power of your longing, could work marvels. They might clear away the emotional congestion, zap the angst, and usher you into a period of dynamic peace. So I say: Dare to be gusty and blustery and turbulent.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Quoting poet W. H. Auden, author Maura Kelly says there are two kinds of poets: argument-makers and beauty-makers.

I think that’s an interesting way to categorize all humans, not just poets. Which are you? Even if you usually tend to be more of an argument-maker, I urge you to be an intense beauty-maker in the next few weeks. And if you’re already a pretty good beauty-maker, I challenge you to become, at least temporarily, a great beauty-maker. One more thing: As much as possible, until April 1, choose beautymakers as your companions.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): To have any hope of becoming an expert in your chosen field, you’ve got to labor for at least 10,000 hours to develop the necessary skills -- the equivalent of 30 hours a week for six and a half years. But according to author William Deresiewicz, many young graphic designers no longer abide by that rule. They regard it as more essential to cultivate a network of connections than to perfect their artistic mastery. Getting 10,000 contacts is their priority, not working 10,000 hours.

But I advise you not to use that approach in the coming months, Gemini. According to my reading of the astrological omens, you will be better served by improving what you do rather than by increasing how many people you know.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): “I sit before flowers, hoping they will train me in the art of opening up,” says poet Shane Koyczan. “I stand on mountain tops believing that avalanches will teach me to let go.” I recommend his strategy to you in the coming weeks, Cancerian. Put yourself in the presence of natural forces that will inspire you to do what you need to do. Seek the companionship of people and animals whose wisdom and style you want to absorb. Be sufficiently humble to learn from the whole wide world through the art of imitation.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The marathon is a longdistance footrace with an official length of over 26 miles. Adults who are physically fit and well-trained can finish the course in five hours. But I want to call your attention to a much longer running event: the Self-Transcendence 3100-Mile Race. It begins every June in Queens, a borough of New York, and lasts until August. Those who participate do 3,100 miles’ worth of laps around a single city block, or about 100 laps per day. I think that this is an apt metaphor for the work you now have ahead of you. You must cover a lot of ground as you accomplish a big project, but without traveling far and wide. Your task is to be dogged and persistent as you do a little at a time, never risking exhaustion, always pacing yourself.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In old Vietnamese folklore, croaking frogs were a negative symbol. They were thought to resemble dull teachers who go on and on with their boring and pointless lectures. But in many other cultures, frogs have been symbols of regeneration and resurrection due to the dramatic transformations they make from egg to tadpole to full-grown adult. In ancient India, choruses of croaks were a sign of winter’s end, when spring rains arrived to fertilize the earth and bestow a promise of the growth to come. I suspect that the frog will be one of your emblems in the coming weeks, Virgo -for all of the above reasons. Your task is to overcome the boring stories and messages so as to accomplish your lively transformations.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “Your anger is a gift.”

So proclaims musician and activist Zack de la Rocha, singer in the band Rage Against the Machine. That

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statement is true for him on at least two levels.

His fury about the systemic corruption that infects American politics has roused him to create many successful songs and enabled him to earn a very good living. I don’t think anger is always a gift for all of us, however. Too often, especially when it’s motivated by petty issues, it’s a self-indulgent waste of energy that can literally make us sick. Having said that, I do suspect that your anger in the coming week will be more like de la Rocha’s: productive, clarifying, healthy.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “Even now, all possible feelings do not yet exist,” says novelist Nicole Krauss. In the coming weeks, I suspect you will provide vivid evidence of her declaration, Scorpio. You may generate an unprecedented number of novel emotions -- complex flutters and flows and gyrations that have never before been experienced by anyone in the history of civilization.

I think it’s important that you acknowledge and celebrate them as being unique -- that you refrain from comparing them to feelings you’ve had in the past or feelings that other people have had. To harvest their full blessing, treat them as marvelous mysteries.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “Look at yourself then,” advised author Ray Bradbury.

“Consider everything you have fed yourself over the years. Was it a banquet or a starvation diet?”

He wasn’t talking about literal food. He was referring to the experiences you provide yourself with, to the people you bring into your life, to the sights and sounds and ideas you allow to pour into your precious imagination. Now would be an excellent time to take inventory of this essential question, Sagittarius. And if you find there is anything lacking in what you feed yourself, make changes!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): According to a report in the journal Science, most of us devote half of our waking time to thinking about something besides the activity we’re actually engaged in. We seem to love to ruminate about what used to be and what might have been and what could possibly be. Would you consider reducing that amount in the next 15 days, Capricorn? If you can manage to cut it down even a little, I bet you will accomplish small feats of magic that stabilize and invigorate your future. Not only that: You will feel stronger and smarter. You’ll have more energy. You’ll have an excellent chance to form an enduring habit of staying more focused on the here and now.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): One of the legal financial scams that shattered the world economy in 2008 was a product called a Collateralized Debt Obligation Squared. It was sold widely, even though noted economist Ha-Joon Chang says that potential buyers had to read a billion pages of documents if they hoped to understand it. In the coming weeks, I think it’s crucial that you Aquarians avoid getting involved with stuff like that -- with anything or anyone requiring such vast amounts of homework.

If it’s too complex to evaluate accurately, stay uncommitted, at least for now.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “I wish I knew what I desire,” wrote Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish, born under the sign of Pisces. “I wish I knew! I wish I knew!” If he were still alive today, I would have very good news for him, as I do for all of you Pisceans reading this horoscope. The coming weeks will be one of the best times ever -- EVER! -- for figuring out what exactly it is you desire. Not just what your ego yearns for. Not just what your body longs for.

I’m talking about the whole shebang. You now have the power to home in on and identify what your ego, your body, your heart, and your soul want more than anything else in this life.

Homework: What’s the single thing you could do right now that would change your life for the better? Freewillastrology.com.

---------------------------------------Rob Brezsny Free Will Astrology freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com

March 10 to March 16, 2016

Mind,body & Spirit

by Bronwyn Ison

TRUSTING YOUR GUT

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ow frequently have you ignored your gut feelings? Likely too many times and you’ve lost count. How many gut feelings resulted in an adverse outcome because you decided not to listen?

I would venture you have learned a plethora of lessons all due to not paying attention to your inner voice. I’ve had my share of intuition that I choice to ignore. Many of lessons learned and noted. Fortunately, I executed a shift in my decision-making and the results are positively life altering.

Your inner feeling may be something as trivial as taking a different route to work than usual. Or, perhaps a major decision such as selecting the person you will share the rest of your life with. My suggestion, whatever your gut is telling you, it’s likely correct. How often have you responded, “YES” to something but you were feeling a big fat “NO”? We’ve all been there done that routine. Does this get mundane? You will likely save yourself time, money and/or heartache if you simply follow your gut.

Our gut feeling may also be referred to as your “inner voice.” When I decided to affect changes in my life it wasn’t easy. However, I am on the path of truly and candidly listening to my inner voice. You’re inner voice can also dictate for example… I want to eat those Girl Scout cookies but I know I really shouldn’t. Guilty as charged. We went through two boxes at our house. Naturally, I felt guilty after eating more than my share.

My gut said, “NO” (or maybe it said, yes) but my sweet tooth said, “Heck YES!” Let’s dive deeper. How many times have

you been in a relationship and your gut told you he/she wasn’t the right person in your life? Guilty as charged on this account too.

These were tough and valuable lessons. I am thankful but I am no longer interested in replicating poor behavior. How did I arrive at this conclusion? I was doing the same thing and receiving the exact same negative result. Call it an epiphany. Well, amen and halleluiah! All I have to do is commence listening to my inner voice. How repeatedly does one need the relationship lesson?

If you have had your share of heartache, consider listening to your inner voice when you first meet he/she.

Consider these three suggestions on how to incorporate trusting your gut feelings.

Remain in the present moment as much as possible. You can do this by whichever means work for you. It may be prayer, meditation, taking a walk to discern your thoughts, pay attention to how your physical body feels.

Consult a trusted friend. Share your feelings. He/she may be thinking, feeling, or seeing the same about your circumstance.

Ensure the final decision is for you.

Listen to your gut on all major decisions.

Anything that arises and needs an immediate decision… Do not be a people pleaser. Again, do what is right for you.

It won’t always be easy. You can trust it will be easier over time and you will feel more confident about your decisions. How will you know it’s right? Just trust your gut.

Bronwyn Ison is the owner of Evolve Yoga. e-volveyoga.com 760.564.YOGA

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facts about E-Cigarettes

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ou may have seen them at large social events or in restaurants, night clubs or bars. People smoking what appears to be a cigarette or cigar but they are not. They are emitting vapors from electronic cigarettes. Electronic cigarettes or “E-cigarettes” look like cigarettes in size and shape. They aren’t flammable so you don’t smoke them, you “vape” them.

I’ve noticed Vape shops springing up everywhere along with more advertising on billboards, newspapers and magazines. I’ve been getting more casual questions about E-cigarettes from friends and even strangers when they find out I’m a doctor.

What is an E-cigarette?

A battery powered device that simulates smoking but without the use of tobacco.

The E-cigarettes use a small heating element to vaporize a nicotine solution into an aerosol mist. The mist is then inhaled, thus providing the same satisfaction one would get from smoking an ordinary cigarette but without taking in the dangerous cancer causing tar from tobacco.

If E-cigarettes don’t use tobacco, what is in them?

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E-cigs typically contain three main ingredients: nicotine, propylene glycol and some type of flavoring.

Nicotine is a highly addictive stimulant.

It has been associated with cardiovascular disease, an impaired immune system and birth defects Propylene glycol is a synthetic liquid added to foods, cosmetics and some medicines. It absorbs water and helps products stay moist. It can be found in things people eat, such as cakes, soft drinks and salad dressings. It can also be found in things we apply to our bodies such as in soaps, shampoos and deodorants.

The flavoring available appears to be limitless, which has added to the appeal of electronic cigarettes. One can vape a cotton candy flavor and then try the bubblegum flavor the next time.

Are E-cigarettes safe?

At this point in time, we don’t really know.

Since E-cigarettes are relatively new, there are no long term studies available revealing their hazards. What has been shown is that nicotine is highly addictive and can be harmful. We don’t know the long term effects of inhaling propylene glycol. Yes it is in foods that we eat, but many things can be safely eaten but can damage the lungs if inhaled. You can eat flour for example, but flour can cause lung damage when inhaled.

If using E-cigarettes is a pathway to quitting cigarette smoking, like the nicotine patch or nicotine gum, then they may have benefit. But, the use of the nicotine patch or gum is not meant to be forever, so E-cigs probably shouldn’t be used for an extended period either. Until their effect on long term health has been studied more, I would be very cautious with them and wouldn’t recommend E-cigarettes unless it can help you quit smoking.

Life & career Coach

by Sunny Simon

A Seven Year Old Friend Indeed

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hung up the phone wondering what I was going to do with all those Girl Scout Cookies. The early morning call boldly interrupted my sleep. Apparently my seven year old niece, Alina, who lives in Michigan, had no concept of time zones. With barely a hello she launched into how Cranberry Citrus Crisps will be my new favorite cookie of all time. Then she triumphantly crowed this new addition to the Girl Scout cookie program has 9 grams of whole grain and ended by asserting that I should purchase a dozen boxes. Rubbing the sleep from my eyes I reminded my niece that she was not a Girl Scout or even a Brownie for that matter.

I also informed her I had omitted sugar from my diet.

Ignoring my push-back, Alina began spinning a web of charm around me so tightly I could find no wiggle room. Before we terminated the conversation I consented to buying a dozen of the cranberry cookies and seven boxes of Rah-Rah Raisins which Alina claimed made a perfect breakfast because they contained oatmeal and yogurt.

As we hung up she told me how much she loved me and then promptly reminded me to add money to cover the shipping charges.

How did a seven year old sell me

something I did not need or even want for that matter? I’ll tell you how. Apparently Alina was helping her best friend Madison with sales because Maddie, as she called her, “has no sweet aunties to buy her cookies,” and concluded by reminding me that I taught her “a friend in need is a friend indeed.”

Don’t you just hate it when your words come back to haunt you?

Yes, the friend in need thing got me. I had to support this seven year old sales super star in her effort to be a friend who had Maddie’s back. If there was one characteristic I wanted my niece to develop throughout her formative years, it was forging strong relationships and being a blessing to others.

Alina’s actions always have a profound effect on me. She has a way of making me want to be a better “sweet auntie.” I decided I needed to check in on myself to make certain I was being “a friend indeed” something we should all keep in mind. And by the way, if you’re in the neighborhood, feel free to stop in for coffee and some Cranberry Citrus Crisps. I guarantee they will become your new favorite cookie of all time.

Sunny Simon is the owner of Raise the Bar High Life and Career Coaching. More about Sunny at www.raisethebarhigh.com

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