Coachella Valley Weekly - March 12 to March 18, 2020 Vol. 8 No. 52

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Lootenant

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Jo Rosen

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The Music of Cream B

March 12 to March 18, 2020

performed by Kofi Baker (Ginger Baker’s Son) & Will Johns (Eric Clapton’s Nephew)

Big Rock Pub, March 13, 2020 – 8 PM. Tickets on sale now at bigrockgolfandpub.com ig Rock Pub is proud to present “The Music of Cream.” This incredible tribute is brought to us by the direct kin of the iconic band that influenced the culture of rock and roll forever. Paying beautiful homage to his father, the late, great, Ginger Baker, his son, Kofi Baker, performs on drums. Will Johns, nephew to the great Eric Clapton, brings honor to the family legacy on guitar and vocals. Together they share intimate stories and experiences along with rare video and images. Master musicians Sean McNabb (Great White, Lynch Mob, Montrose, Queensrÿche, Jack Wagner, Don Felder, Edgar Winter, also seen on “”Sons of Anarchy), and national awardwinning blues man, Chris Shutters, bring their own incredible skill sets to the stage in support. Together this dynamic foursome unleashes the lightning that electrified a generation.

EXPERIENCE a Once-In-a-lifetime concert salute to the most innovative and explosive super group of all time, in the hands of those that knew them best. WATCH as they interplay live with their fathers on the big screen; classic moments in rock history brought back to life. LISTEN as they share personal insights and stories, complete with rare, yet to be seen family footage and photographs. A backstage pass like no other!

More than 50 years since their earthshattering arrival onto the British music scene, the pedigree of hallowed 60’s supergroup, Cream, come together to honor the legendary band’s landmark album,

Disraeli Gears. Performed in its entirety, the first set will be followed by hits and rarities from Cream, Clapton and Blind Faith. This immersive live show, featuring personal stories and rare footage, offers a backstage pass like no other.

This will be Big Rock Pub’s biggest show to date and the support has been outstanding.

Voted Best Live Music by “Best of the Best, City by City,” by Palm Springs Life, and Best Live Entertainment Venue by Coachella Valley Music Awards, you are sure to have an amazing musical experience, in the most intimate of settings.

Big Rock has opted to keep ticket prices affordable to allow as many as possible to experience this amazing musical opportunity to get close to rock and roll history and legend. Tickets for guaranteed inside seating

are limited and almost sold out. However, general admission tickets are amply available and only $10. The venue’s ability to open up the glass doors surrounding the main dining room and stage, as well as their audio/visual capacity to project the concert to the patios surrounding the restaurant and stage, allow for ample viewing options on a first come, first seated basis.

Tickets can be purchased at www.

TheBigRockPub.com. You can also download Big Rock’s App: Big Rock Golf and Pub for special offers.

Big Rock Golf and Pub is located at 79940 Westward Ho Drive, Indio, CA on the corner of Jefferson Avenue and Westward Ho between the 10 Freeway and Highway 111. More information as well as photos and video are available on the website.

The Music Of Cream at Big Rock Pub .......... 3 Breaking the 4th Wall - Broken Open........... 5 Coachella & Stagecoach Rescheduled........ 5 The Warburton Fundraiser ............................. 6 Crescendo! featuring Modern Men................ 6 Lootenant Birthday Bash............................. 7 BB's St Patty's Day Reunion......................... 8 Boz Scaggs at Fantasy Springs.................... 8 CV Music Showcase Round 4....................... 9 Joecephus and the George Jonestown Massacre & Robbie Robb......................... 9 Consider This - David Roback.................... 10 Comunnity - Jo Rosen ................................ 11 Art Scene ..................................................... 11 Pet Place ..................................................... 12 The Vino Voice ........................................... 13 Club Crawler Nightlife ......................... 14-15 Pampered Palate - French Rotisserie Café.. 16 Brewtality.................................................... 17 Screeners ................................................... 18 Book Review .............................................. 19 Safety Tips .................................................. 19 Haddon Libby ..............................................21 Dale Gribow ................................................ 21 Agua Caliente Culinary Experience ......... 22 Health - Keto .............................................. 22 Cannabis Corner ........................................ 23 Cannabis Corner - Hemp Industry............ 23 Mind, Body & Spirit ................................... 24 Free Will Astrology.................................... 24 Sports Scene - Golden Boy Boxing at Fantasy Springs ..................................... 26

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Isabelle sarfati’s ‘Broken Open’

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ccording to the National Alzheimer’s Association, an estimated 5.8 million Americans of all ages were living with Alzheimer’s dementia in 2019 and every 65 seconds, someone in the United States develops this disease. It’s not just about memory loss, it’s the sixth leading cause of death in the country.

The medical costs are in the billions. The emotional cost to individuals and their families is immeasurable.

First time playwright, Isabelle Sarfati used her personal experience of having a mother with Alzheimer’s to write her new play, “Broken Open,” which premiered on March 6th, as a feature in the Alzheimer’s Coachella Valley Fundraising Gala on stage, at the University of California Riverside in Palm Desert. The show was directed by award winning theatre veteran June August. August has been active in theater as a writer, director, actor and composer for more than 50 years and has appeared in over 20

Isabelle Sarfati

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productions in the Coachella Valley.

The Play showcased actresses Alden West, (as Mami,) who has previously been awarded six Desert Theatre League acting awards, as well as the DTL Lifetime achievement Award, and Gina Tleel, (as Bella,) a graduate of the University of Southern California, who produces and hosts several signature events and festivals and has performed at various venues, including The Comedy Store in Hollywood and the Ice House in Pasadena.

Broken open, is the story of Bella, who has spent her entire life uncertain about who her biological father was. After Mami’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis, the need to learn the truth becomes more urgent before the memory loss erases the knowledge forever. The painful conflict between mother and daughter finally reveals a long-buried secret that seems to bring some element of closure for them both.

Sarfati, describes her work as “a poignant

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story, filled with the turbulence and pain wrought from someone you love, having to hide and carry a shameful secret for almost 60 years. And yet it is also a story of love, hope and sacrifice. We cannot lose sight of the fact that people with Alzheimer’s still have something unique defining them.”

Alzheimer’s is a degenerative brain disease that is caused by complex brain changes

Alden West

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Gina Tleel

following cell damage. It leads to dementia symptoms that gradually worsen over time. The most common early symptom of Alzheimer’s is trouble remembering new information, because the disease typically impacts the part of the brain associated with learning.

If you are in need of support or looking for more information on Alzheimer’s, please contact The Alzheimer’s Association Coachella Valley located at 74020 Alessandro Dr., Suite A, Palm Desert, CA and can be contacted at 760-9960006. Alzheimers Coachella Valley provides free educational programs, support services and care consultations.

For more information about UC Riverside space and program availability, contact Kelly Erwin, Events Manager, 760-834-0597.

Dee Jae Cox is a playwright, director and producer. She is the Cofounder and Artistic Director for The Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Project. losangeleswomenstheatreproject.org palmspringstheatre.com

Coachella and Stagecoach Rescheduled for October 2020

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rom GOLDENVOICE: At the direction of the County of Riverside and local health authorities, we must sadly confirm the rescheduling of Coachella and Stagecoach due to COVID-19 concerns.

While this decision comes at a time of universal uncertainty, we take the safety and health of our guests, staff and community very seriously.

We urge everyone to follow the guidelines and protocols put forth by public health officials.

Coachella will now take place on October 9, 10 and 11 and October 16, 17 and 18, 2020.

Stagecoach will take place on October 23, 24 and 25, 2020. All purchases for the April dates will be honored for the rescheduled October dates.

Purchasers will be notified by Friday, March 13 on how to obtain a refund if they are unable to attend. Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to seeing you in the desert this fall.

From the City of Indio: Festivals Rescheduled for October.

City issues statement on postponement of music festivals.

Riverside County Public Health Officer Dr. Cameron Kaiser today announced that due to concerns about COVID-19, he ordered the cancellation of the two music festivals scheduled for April in Indio.

“On behalf of the City Council, I want to thank our public for the statements of concern we have all been receiving,” said Mayor Glenn Miller.

“The City of Indio is known as the City of

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Festivals, and the Coachella and Stagecoach events held annually introduce visitors to the Coachella Valley to the natural beauty, amenities and offerings that make this region such a desirable place to call home,” Miller added.

“However, the potential health risks of holding a gathering of a large size must be considered, with the safety of our community being top of mind.”

In their efforts to evaluate options for continuing with the concerts, producer Goldenvoice approached the City of Indio about postponing the festivals for a date in the fall of 2020, and a decision was made to reschedule the festivals for October.

As the national and regional and local picture involving COVID-19 becomes clearer, the City will continue to follow the protocols, guidance and recommendations involving public facilities.

Currently, City buildings and services all remain open to conduct public business. Additional information will be updated on the City’s website as it becomes available.

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eventS The Warburton Raises $3.6 MillionTotal forraised St. Jude Children’s inception in 2011 is $15.6 million, making the Coachella the largest fundraiser of its kind for St. Jude nationwide Research Hospital in its 10th Year Valley eventsince

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t has been announced that the 10th anniversary of The Warburton raised a staggering $3.6 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, bringing the total raised since the event first kicked off in 2011 to $15.6 million. This makes the Coachella Valley-based event the biggest golf tournament fundraiser for St. Jude in the country. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® leads the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other lifethreatening diseases.

The Warburton brought in more than 75 celebrities, songwriters and rock legends for a weekend of golf and one-of-a-kind music events. More than 800 supporters attended the Thursday Songwriters Night on March 5, as well as the Saturday Soireé on March 7, and participated in the golf tournament Saturday and Sunday, March 7 and 8 at the Classic Club and JW Marriott Desert Springs. The number of attendees jumped to 1,200 for the popular Friday night Rheneypalooza Jam featuring rock legends and hall-of-famers on March 6.

Many guests travel from around the country to be part of The Warburton, and hundreds of locals joined the fun of the evening music and dinner events.

Tournament host, actor Patrick Warburton, perhaps best known for playing Puddy on Seinfeld as well as the star of the syndicated sitcom Rules of Engagement, and the voice of Joe on Family Guy, said the weekend exceeded everyone’s expectations.

“We are blown away by the generosity we have seen this weekend, and to have raised over $15 million for St. Jude since we started is beyond anything we could have imagined when Chairman Clarke Rheney and

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I first brainstormed about creating an event to support St. Jude when we golfed together at the Schulz Celebrity Classic back in 2010,” said Warburton, who co-hosts the tournament with his wife, Cathy.

The star-studded weekend in the desert raising funds for kids battling pediatric cancer and other life-threatening diseases welcomed a diverse group of celebrities including Nashville songwriters Neil Thrasher, JT Harding, Tim Nichols, and Kelley Lovelace; rock legends like Mark McGrath (lead singer of Sugar Ray), Mickey Thomas (Starship), Al Paris (formerly of Kool & the Gang), Wally Palmar (lead singer of The Romantics), Jason Scheff (longtime lead singer of Chicago), John Elefante (formerly of Kansas), Mike Mills (REM), Derek St. Holmes (Ted Nugent), Jeff “Skunk” Baxter (formerly of Steely Dan and The Doobie Brothers) and Chris Barron (lead singer of the Spin Doctors); actors including Richard Karn, Chris McDonald, Bruce McGill, Richard Kind, Kevin Rahm, Kevin Dillon, Oliver Hudson, Robert Hays, Andy Buckley, Bruce Thomas, Brian Thompson, Galen Gering, Bill Smitrovich, Johnathan Fernandez, Jeffrey Nordling, Sam Hennings, and Paula Trickey; radio personality, Rick Dees; NFL stars Sterling Sharp and Jim McMahon; MLB players Eric Gagne, Kurt Bevacqua, Scott Erickson, Tommy John and David Wells; and NHL Hall-of-Famer, Grant Fuhr.

The Saturday Soiree red carpet gala offered guests the opportunity to bid on 269 silent auction items and 11 live auction packages as well as contribute to the raisethe-paddle Give to Live portion of the evening.

They also heard from a local patient mother, Kristen, who shared the story of her daughter

Natalie, and how after receiving the grim prognosis of a 20% survival rate for the type of brain tumor Natalie was diagnosed with – and at one point was even planning her baby’s funeral here in Palm Desert – Natalie became a St. Jude patient and is now a 13-year-old survivor attending a local middle school in the Coachella Valley.

“We have so many people and businesses that have been strong supporters – many of them involved every year since the beginning, and we could not do what we do without them as well as our locally-based Board of Directors that puts in hundreds of hours each year to put on these events,” said Clarke Rheney, Tournament Co-founder/Chairman and St. Jude’s 2017 National Volunteer of the Year.

“St. Jude is in all of our hearts. It’s incredible to have a place that is curing children who have cancer and other rare and life-threatening diseases – all while never sending a patient bill, covering all their travel and living expenses and conducting research that has boosted the overall childhood cancer survival rate from

Modern Men Present Crescendo on March 14

he Coachella Valley Men’s Chorus emerged as a part of the growing gay choral music movement of the last 30 years. Modern Men, an off-shoot of the Gay Men’s Chorus, was established in 2013 with the vision of being an all-inclusive group of men reflecting our changing culture. The group promotes harmony through musical performances that are entertaining and empower audiences to embrace diversity through community outreach. Modern Men

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continues to grow and thrive and are now entering their seventh performance season with more than 70 all-volunteer singers. You can watch them perform regularly at the Palm Springs Cultural Center (formerly The Camelot Theatre.)

You can support the group by attending their annual musical fundraiser on Saturday March 14th, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. inside the Lodge at the Four Seasons: 3800 Four Seasons Blvd Palm Springs. The event will

feature a no-host bar, chef-crafted-desserts, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction, and a preview performance by the 80-voice chorus. The chorus will also conduct a live auction for a South African Photo Safari for two! This safari takes place on the private Zulu Nyala Game Preserve (location of the film I Dreamed of Africa). The package is valued at $5,950 and does not include airfare. You can enjoy six days and six nights with luxury accommodations plus three gourmet meals a day. Your African Safari also includes two Open Land Cruisers Game Drives with Experienced Guides. The

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20 percent to more than 80 percent since it opened more than 50 years ago.”

Sponsors of The Warburton include: The H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation, The Auen Foundation, Spinal Elements, Shakti Warriors, National Car Rental, Classic Club, JW Marriott Desert Springs, Prime Source Entertainment, Tito’s Vodka, Clase Azul Tequila, News Channel 3, Sixwire, Castelli’s, MSA Productions and the Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau. Additional fundraising efforts that happened in advance of The Warburton which contributed to the final total include The Catwalk Celebrity Fashion Show Luncheon, A Special Evening with Andy Childs Dinner, the Coachella Valley Dream Home Giveaway and a radioathon by Alpha Media.

The Warburton is the top highest grossing golf tournament for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital nationwide, raising more than $15 million for St. Jude since its inception.

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

winning bid will have two years to use the certificate.

The auction is a great opportunity for a bidder to get the African Photo Safari that he or she has been dreaming of at a great price. Advanced tickets for Crescendo! can be purchased at modernmen.org. Tickets will be available at the door if the event does not sell out through online sales. Tickets for Crescendo are $30.For more info contact: (760) 668-1504 or email at: mark.fearnow@gmail.com.

Written By: Craig Michaels / Realtor BHG / Leaskou Partners Inc.

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LOOTENANT Birthday Bash with Frank Villa, Sol Akiva, G.O.O.N.S Ent., Kash Rules, C. Kidd & DJ DTomp

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uring the last several years Lootenant has remained a leader in the Coachella Valley Hip-Hop and Rap community. His brash and bold attitude has provided him a platform that would not have been obtainable otherwise. On March 14th, 2020 Lootenant will bring that tenacity to the Date Shed stage in Indio, California to celebrate his birthday with support from Frank Villa, Sol Akiva, G.O.O.N.S Ent., Kash Rules, C. Kidd and DJ DTomp. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased on-line (eventbrite. com) or at the door. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show is ages 18 and up.

Coachella Valley Weekly snapped to attention when we interviewed Lootenant in anticipation of his birthday bash.

CVW: Your recent ’LooPac: A Tribute to the Legend 2Pac’ show at Coachella Bar was a huge success. I know you were a bit skeptical at first and slowly grew into the idea. You’ve hinted at some big things that came out of that. What are you at liberty to share now about the next step for LooPac? Lootenant: “I honestly thought it was a joke when my team presented the idea to me. After a performance at Coachella Bar in December, 2Toxic told me we should do a 2Pac tribute. My response was, ’Ok, but I still want to perform Lootenant tracks at the end of the night.’ After seeing the 500 people expected to attend on the Facebook event page, we realized that this was a big deal for the Coachella Valley. During the month of promoting the event, my team worked with

me to fully embody Tupac from his voice to his mannerisms. I studied his interviews, live performances and rehearsed his songs every day leading up to the event. The night of the event was CRAZY! We had a packed-out venue full of Tupac fans from all over the valley and Southern Cali to see Pac in the flesh! It’s probably the most fans in attendance for an event without a celebrity headliner I’ve ever seen in the valley. Since the event, we’ve been getting inquiries from venues in Mexico, Canada, and Las Vegas. The overall goal is to push LooPac as a separate entity from the Lootenant brand and bring Tupac fans the best version of a live show they can only see by watching Lootenant. All I can say is, big things are underway for LooPac.” CVW: Your upcoming birthday show at Date Shed features a performance from you as well as Frank Villa, Sol Akiva, G.O.O.N.S Ent., Kash Rules, C. Kidd and DJ DTomp. What can you share about each artist?

Lootenant: “The best part about putting together my own line-up is picking my favorite artists that I’ve grown with and setting the bar for CV shows. I’ve crossed paths with these artists over my past decade of doing music in the Coachella Valley and I felt the need to bring an All-Star cast to my show at the Date Shed. Frank Villa and Sol Akiva are my teammates. We work together on 2Toxic Music along with my brother 2Toxic who coordinates everything we do with music and events. I’ve watched the G.O.O.N.S grow from young teenagers to forming the hardest Rap group in the valley since Death Merchants.

Kash Rules is the best young talent I’ve seen in a long time. He reminds me of the potential that I showed at a young age. He’s one of the artists that takes all the advice I give and executes it immediately. He has everything it takes to have longevity in the music industry.

Ckidd is one of my favorite artists because he doesn’t just stick to one genre of music.

He can literally go from R&B to Hip-Hop in the same song. That’s why he’s such a great performer. DTomp is my official DJ for all of my performances. We mesh well together when I perform and he knows exactly what is needed to give a stellar performance to the fans. In addition, he’s a producer with a huge project on the way, featuring some of the best artists from the Coachella Valley. He’s putting on for us! Overall, I’m excited to see what these guys can do on a big stage at the Date Shed. I’m super grateful to Date Shed

for opening their doors and trusting me to bring them such a dope local function for my birthday celebration.”

CVW: You’re originally from Mississippi and relocated here after the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Looking back, what are your feelings about that decision and how difficult was it?

Lootenant: “I was actually working in Los Angeles with my team when Katrina hit.

The devastation from the disaster is what encouraged me to stay in Cali. My manager lived in the Coachella Valley. I moved in with him after Katrina and started my new life in the valley. Since I touched down with my music out here, I’ve gotten nothing but love from the fellow artists, DJs, promoters, and venues with open arms. I’ve been back home to visit Biloxi since Katrina a few times.

I love Mississippi and I’ll never forget where I’m from. For artists like myself that come from such humble beginnings, I often have to remind myself that I’m out here doing this for both areas. I’m putting the Gulf Coast of Mississippi and the Coachella Valley on with what I do. So I have to go all out.”

CVW: Lyrically and musically, you’ve come a long way since your first release, We Ready. You also have learned a lot about the industry in becoming the successful independent artist you are today. How are you feeling about your music career and what do you have left to accomplish?

Lootenant: “I have learned a lot about the perception the new artist has about the ’Rap Game’ compared to what it really is. Most artists don’t understand that the industry is a ’business’ and the artist is the ’product’. You basically have to look at yourself as the face of your brand and your’e actually showcasing your talent through your brand. Once I realized that marketing is just like any other business, things got way easier. This is why I’m so huge on setting the bar with promotion and brand awareness. And I’m always learning new things every day. I’m a student of the game at all times, because ways of pushing yourself as an artist change daily. It also feels good knowing that you can accomplish what most people pay companies to do for them.”

CVW: You have some thoughtful and entertaining videos. What’s that process like? Do you use a storyboard? How do you develop your vision in bringing your lyrics to life?

Lootenant: “I used to depend on the

By Noe Gutierrez videographer to come up with the storyline of my videos. For my two latest videos Ghetto Gospel and Bag, I sat down and wrote each scene and looked up locations. I wrote down everything from wardrobe to how we would position each shot. I added the funny movie factors to the videos to keep the fans drawn into more than just the music. My daughter Tiana and nephew Spizzy Drako were key actors in the videos as my ’All In’ mascots.

They literally made both videos more fun for all of us. I love them to death. They killed it. My videographer Khrave brought the videos to life with his crazy editing and graphics he adds to the process. Together we’re unstoppable.

Of course, this was more work on top of what an artist usually does, but we’re writing history by being fully independent. On top of that, the videos took no longer than an hour to shoot, because we knew exactly what needed to be done, so we were in and out. Now, I can say that I know how to put together a dope visual on my own. It definitely woke me up to what I am capable of.”

CVW: Where are we at with Hip-Hop and Rap in the Coachella Valley?

Lootenant: “I think we have a new set of artists emerging that are talented enough to compete in the larger market with the big dogs. This is why I’m doing what I can with the All In ’Cypher Saturdays’ to help showcase the talent out here. All they really need is a bit of guidance to show them where to take their next steps to be seen. I’ve taken quite a few losses on the way to where I am now and I’ll do whatever it takes to make sure another artist doesn’t have to go through what I went through. I believe we’re onto a huge movement in the Coachella Valley. All we need is a catalyst to fire us all up together instead of working separately. My business partner 2Toxic and I are working hard to bring together some of the elite artists in the valley to put in work and show them the ropes.

We’re working on something big.”

CVW: You’re a father and husband. How have those roles affected your music?

Lootenant: “I don’t think I’d be where I am without my family’s support.

As artists, we go through so many ups and downs to the point of almost giving up.

My wife and kids have been there through all of it. I know they’re proud of how far I’ve come without giving up. I love them for always believing in me.”

CVW: What’s next for Lootenant?

Lootenant: “It’s been a LONG ROAD for me with over 20 years of experience. I feel like now I am finally focused enough to really push my team and brand to the next level. The industry had humbled me and my trials and tribulations have disciplined me. Now it’s time to take it to the next level.”

Ghetto Gospel (Official Music Video): youtu.be/18Cngp4-nR4 linktr.ee/lootenantmusic

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or over 36 years BB Ingle has notably presented some of the biggest and best celebrations in the Coachella Valley.

Through his events, he’s supported numerous charities and organizations like Pet Rescue Center, Inland Empire Ronald McDonald House, Girlfriend Factor, FIND Food Bank, Boys & Girls Club of Coachella Valley, and American Outreach Foundation and leaves a path of partying everywhere he goes. As he courageously faces his second battle against cancer, it’s time for us to champion for him and keep the party going! All proceeds from the 36th Annual St. Patrick’s Reunion Party at Big Rock Pub this Saturday, March 14th, will go towards supporting BB’s medical expenses.

Festivities will begin at 6p.m. with live music from Manuel the Band starting at 8p.m. and Long Duk Dong starting at 10p.m. Seating is first come, first seated with no reservations.

Pre-sale tickets are $10 and are available at tickets.thebigrockpub.com ($15 at the door).

There will be a costume contest, games, prizes and all kinds of shenanigans as well as some of the best live music in So Cal to dance a jig to. Come dressed in Irish garb and the

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GRAMMY AWARD-WINNER BOZ SCAGGS BRINGS SOULFUL HITS TO FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25th

nstantly recognizable with his soulful, distinctive voice, Boz Scaggs is one of the most indelible artists of the last 50 years, having achieved massive commercial success with numerous hit singles and a string of platinum albums. Now the Grammy Awardwinner is returning to Fantasy Springs Resort Casino’s Special Events Center on Friday, September 25th at 8 p.m. Tickets starting at $49 go on sale this Friday, March 13th at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via phone (800) 827-2946 and online at FantasySpringsResort.com.

Born in Canton, Ohio in 1944, Scaggs grew up in Oklahoma and Texas, where he spent his teenage years immersed in the blues, R&B and early rock ’n’ roll. After several years as a journeyman musician around Madison, Wisconsin and Austin, Texas, he ventured throughout Europe, the Middle East and Asia, eventually settling in Stockholm, where he recorded the album, Boz. Scaggs returned to the U.S. in 1967 and joined the Steve Miller Band,

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luckiest leprechaun will win ye lucky charms.

Eat some corned beef and cabbage, have a green beer or whiskey and enjoy the luck of the Irish, because on this day, everyone is green!

“Catch hold of the leprechaun BB and don’t let go, for he will tell you the address of the gold that is unknown.”

Earlier this year, many of BB’s friends and supporters sponsored a petition for a star on the Walk of the Stars Palm Springs and it was approved almost instantaneously.

BB’s ceremony is scheduled for Friday, May 8, 2020, at 5:30p.m. and is the Walk of the Stars’ 2019/20 Season Finale! BB’s will be the 443rd star dedication and will be held at 101 N. Palm Canyon Dr. Immediately following the ceremony will be a big block party to celebrate the occasion featuring live music and DJs. By his own account, the 2019 recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the CVMAs is not done…by a long shot. He recently brought the house down as he sang his signature “Sweet Home Alabama” with the ultimate backing band Sixwire at The Warburton Soirée last weekend at JW Marriott in Palm Desert, CA. CV Weekly spoke with BB about his 36th year

hosting the event. He shared his enthusiasm, “I’m excited! If I can keep the tradition going, I will. We decided to call it a reunion party instead of pre-St. Patrick’s Day party because it made more sense after all these years. I’m fired up about the bands, seeing everybody and keeping the party going!”

BB has received several rounds of chemo and has undoubtedly had to turn to his faith to cope with the daily struggle. Along with his faith is the support of family and friends.

He shared, “With regard to my illness, people have been pretty upfront with their support.

I really appreciate everybody’s blessings and prayers, it seems it’s been helping, I’ve been feeling a lot better lately. I really didn’t expect the level of encouragement I’ve received. I’ve developed a ’live like you’re dying’ attitude.

You must live your life to the fullest as much as possible.” Even before his illness, BB repeatedly encouraged others to be their best.

BB has inspired all of us to not sweat the small stuff and realize that despite any circumstances, how we choose to be is ultimately what determines how we live.

On a personal note, BB has given me the opportunity to look at myself and regardless of the conditions of my environment or the status of my inner self, I am worthy of reaching my full potential.

BB remains grateful and humble. “I want to extend a special thanks to all those of you out there that have supported the parties over the years; for encouraging me now and allowing me to live my dream and to be your go-to party guy!”

In these uncertain times, one thing is foreseeable, BB plans to continue to fight the good fight and provide the party as long as his supporters continue to show up. The least we can do is be present. Thank you BB! LONG DUK DONG – Long Duk Dong, the ’Best Cover Band’ for six out of seven years at the CV Music Awards, will be getting you into the groove all night long or at least after Manuel the Band takes the stage. Rad members

appearing on the albums Children of the Future and Sailor before launching his solo career with his 1968 self-titled LP, recorded in Muscle Shoals, Alabama for Atlantic Records.

The singer continued to mine an eclectic mix of rock, blues and R&B — along with a signature style of ballads — on such influential ’70s albums Moments, Boz Scaggs & Band, My Time, Slow Dancer and, his commercial breakthrough, Silk Degrees. The latter peaked at No. 2 and remained on the charts for an astounding 115 weeks, while containing the Top 40 hits “It’s Over,” “Lido Shuffle” and the Grammy winning “Lowdown.” Silk Degrees was followed by Down Two Then Left and Middle Man, and the hit singles “Breakdown Dead Ahead,” “Jo Jo” and “Look What You’ve Done to Me.” Scaggs spent much of the ’80s out of the spotlight, traveling, starting a business, becoming a father and opening the San Francisco nightclub, Slim’s. He returned to the studio in 1988 and released Other Roads, Some

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Nicco Ysiano (vocals), Chelsea Sugarbritches (vocals), Jeff Mazur (keyboards, background vocals), Chris Koenig (keyboards, Keytar), Dub Wallace (bass, vocals & background vocals), Troy Whitford (drums), Eric Willman (guitar) and Martin Barrera (guitar) are best known as ’The Best 80’s Cover Band This Side of the Dinosaurs’.

MANUEL THE BAND – The band’s lineup consists of Manuel Grajeda on vocals and guitar, Brandon Charles Worth on drums, George Madrid on pedal steel, Richard Fernandez on trombone and percussion, Matt Kalin on saxophone and Kevin Nowacki on bass.

Originating from Long Beach, CA the Rock, Pop, Americana group, Manuel The Band, merges an eccentric range of instruments not normally seen in Pop music.

Their newest album, Room For Complication, is out now and includes the first single, the dynamic tune “Breathe.” Manuel The Band has made an impression on the So Cal music scene with a unique sound stemming from influences such as John Mayer, Dave Matthews Band and Young the Giant.

The band shared their enthusiasm for BB’s party, “We’re very excited to be back in the desert and share our sound. We always love playing out there so to be able to play in this sort of capacity is a real privilege that we’ve been really looking forward to!”

Upcoming Shows: 3/13 - Copper Blues - La Brea, CA 3/14 - Big Rock Pub - Indio, CA 3/24 - Surf City Nights - Huntington Beach, CA 4/3 - Brix (Acoustic Trio w/ Mike Moody) Sunset Beach, CA 4/11 - Copper Blues - Brea, CA 7/5 - Hyatt Hotel - Huntington Beach, CA 7/18 - Hyatt Hotel - Huntington Beach, CA manueltheband.com To learn more about BB: partywithBB.com or call: 760-880-1059 For tickets to the event, go to: tickets.thebigrockpub.com

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Change, Dig, the Grammy-nominated Come on Home, the unplugged Fade Into Light, and the in-concert retrospective Greatest Hits Live, as well as a stint touring with Donald Fagen’s New York Rock & Soul Review. A pair of albums of jazz standards, But Beautiful and Speak Low, demonstrated Scaggs’ stylistic mastery, as did the Southern-flavored Memphis and the rhythm & bluesy A Fool to Care.

Scaggs’ most recent release, 2018’s Out of the Blues, features vintage classics by Bobby “Blue” Bland, Jimmy Reed, Magic Sam and Neil Young, plus with four original compositions by Jack “Applejack” Walroth. The collection peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Blues Albums chart.

“Music has been a constant companion and I’m feeling more free with it than ever,” Scaggs says. “I feel like I’ve found my voice through all these years, and I’ve gotten closer to where I want to be with my approach.”

Tickets for Boz Scaggs ($49, $59, and $69) go on sale this Friday, March 13th at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via phone (800) 827-2946 and online at FantasySpringsResort.com.

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Showcase continued on March 8 at the Hood Bar and Pizza with a hip hop-infused set of four talented local acts hoping to make it to the next round of the competition: Aloe Chat, Kurlzzz, 2Toxic, and T-Lick. The panel of judges for this round included 5th Town vocalist Chelsea Sugarbritches, owner of Melrose Music in Hollywood and Palm Springs David Williams, Hollywood movie mogul and director of the recently filmed PayDirt Christian Sesma, and Talent Buyer/General Manager for Empire Music Ventures Kristen Reinhagen Ortiz.

The night started with the first-ever live performance from Aloe Chat, a comedy-based rap group that captivated the crowd with their clever rhymes and verses. Filling the stage with a vivacious energy, Aloe Chat maintained

with their coordinated wardrobe color palette and their set lights. Their rap was infused with a tongue-in-cheek kind of humor that kept the audience anticipating the next line, followed by an approving sound of laughter that echoed throughout the entire bar. The judges were overall pleased with Aloe Chat’s debut performance, even mentioning that it was one for the books despite being their first time playing in front of The Hood crowd.

“I get major Cypress Hill vibes from you guys, and you definitely killed it tonight with your energy and just the way you played off of each other so well,” praised Chelsea Sugarbritches at the judges’ table.

The next act of the night was Kurlzzz, a crowd favorite and newcomer in the desert hip hop scene who was accompanied by a DJ as

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he hyped up the Sunday night bar crowd and engaged them with his upbeat line deliveries and high octane energy. His command of the audience was executed noticeably well.

The judges were just as impressed with the enthusiasm the crowd expressed for Kurlzzz’s performance.

The next music act in the showcase was Carlos Cruz, better known by his stage name 2Toxic. Being a seasoned veteran in the Coachella Valley hip hop scene, 2Toxic demonstrated his comfortability on stage with some doses of R&B melodies mixed with his rap verses. The crowd was familiar with 2Toxic’s tracks, and responded excitedly to the artist’s fresh sound and upbeat lines, ranging from personal statements of love for a significant other to a pledge of looking after his children.

The final act of the showcase was T-Lick, a

solo hip hop artist that was fluid and slick with the delivery of his verses. He spat out rapid fire lines that captured the audience’s attention easily. His command of the stage was ever present, even as he brought additional guests up with him to add more dynamic to his performance. The judges were very impressed with his performance, even admitting that they did not anticipate that level of skill to be displayed.

“Throughout your set, I kept thinking, ‘where have you been all my life?’ And when I say all my life, I mean the last 10 years I’ve been booking at the Date Shed. You have a sound all your own and more people should hear it too,” said Kristen Reinhagen Ortiz.

With all four acts having completed their sets, the judges deliberated to pick a winner based on a variety of criteria including songs, stage presence, and audience engagement.

Although the participating acts all brought a unique energy to the crowd, the winner of the fourth round of the Coachella Valley Music Showcase was announced to be T-Lick.

The rapper will continue on with a chance at the final showcase later this year, where the winner will be awarded a $2,500 cash prize and more.

“I’m so excited for my win, and I can’t wait to start preparing for the next round. That was my main goal for this performance: to progress to the next round. Now people can expect a more polished show next time because I’ll be practicing a lot,” said T-Lick.

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ailing from Memphis, Tennessee, Joecephus and the George Jonestown Massacre are the unmistakable link between Merle Haggard and Motörhead. The Hard Rock/Punk/Country/Metal group reminds me of a heavier Blues rockin’ Pat Travers. I recommend Terminally Hip and Tombstone Blues off of their album Death Rattle Shake (2018) to get a feel for their influential strain of mid-southern Blues Rock and Roll.

With Joey (Joecephus) Killingsworth on vocals and guitar, Daryl Stephens on drums and Brian Costner on bass and backing vocals, JGJM has served as the opening act for such diverse artists as Shooter Jennings, David Allan Coe, Jesco White The Dancing Outlaw, Agent Orange, Jim Dickinson, Green Jello, Black Oak Arkansas, Scott Biram, Reverend Horton Heat, H. R. of Bad Brains and many more. Along the way JGJM has put out several albums including the aforementioned Death Rattle Shake, their Self-Titled CD (2005), Smothered and Covered (2007), Tator Twats (2009), Hell or High Water (2010), and Arockalypse Now (2012).

With additional influences like Down, Waylon Jennings, Black Flag, Hank Williams III, Jane’s Addiction, Black Sabbath, Johnny Paycheck, George Jones and Johnny Cash, you can guess why their sound is so uniquely consecrated.

JGJM will be performing at The Hood Bar & Pizza on Friday, March 13, 2020, as part of their U.S. tour. Providing support at The Hood is Robbi Robb & Friends including special guests Arthur Seay on guitar (House of Broken Promises, Unida, Death in Pretty Wrapping), Robbie Waldman on vocals and guitar (Waxy), Bri Cherry on violin and Noe Gutierrez on vocals

to name a few! Robb is the intensely influential South African musician who now lays his head in Joshua Tree with his radiant wife and fellow multi-instrumentalist Amritakripa. Robb is also the luminous leader of the bands Third Ear Experience with Doug Pinnick (King’s X), Mike Hansen (Hurricane) and Amritakripa, and renowned rockers Tribe After Tribe.

The Hood Bar & Pizza is located at 74-360 Highway 111 in Palm Desert, CA. The show starts at 9 p.m. and the entry fee is $5.

JGJM are ready for a full auditory assault in any venue that can take it, including The Hood Bar and Pizza. Exhibiting a tireless work ethic, the band has played Honky Tonk venues as well as Punk/Metal clubs throughout the United States. They have created a unique style by mixing Outlaw Country sounds with Rockabilly rhythms in combination with Hardcore Metal drumbeats, blurring the boundaries of Country, Metal, and Punk. Featuring members who come together from a prestigious list of some of Memphis’ finest bands, this is just the beginning for a band that will be tearing shit up for a long time to come. Do yourself a favor and experience the electrifying energy of JGJM when they roll through the Coachella Valley.

CV Weekly spoke with ‘Joecephus’ himself for an exclusive interview.

CVW: You’re supporting the mighty Thor on some of these dates. How is the tour going so far?

Killingsworth: “We are only three days in but so far, so good. Last night in Denver, CO with Thor was awesome! Great crowd and great show!”

CVW: Your ode to Lemmy, WWLD, is epic.

What about Motörhead inspired/inspires you to be influenced by them and are we missing that influence in Rock music now?

Killingsworth: “Thanks, They paved their own path by doing their own thing and influenced a generation while they were doing it. His presence is very much missed. The underground is still keeping his spirit alive.”

CVW: What would Lemmy do about the coronavirus?

Killingsworth: “Nothing! The coronavirus would know better to mess with the mighty Lemmy!”

CVW: Given your band name, the title and content of your songs and your apparent zest for life, how much do you take yourselves seriously?

Killingsworth: “Not very much, we are just lucky to be able to tour and have a good time playing music and hopefully everybody has a fun time at the shows.”

CVW: There is so much Blues in what I have heard from JGJM. When, where and how was that instilled in you individually?

Killingsworth: “Coming from Memphis, TN, the Blues is just in the DNA for all the bands coming out of the area. It just happens naturally.”

CVW: Other than Robbi Robb, do you have

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any other ties to the Coachella Valley/High Desert area?

Killingsworth: “None, except loving the bands that have come out of the area.”

CVW: Tell us more about your connection to the incandescent Robbi Robb.

Killingsworth: “I have been a fan of Tribe After Tribe since the early 90’s when me and my bud used to listen to ‘em all the time. Fast forward to a year or so ago, my day gig is booking agent and I ended up working with Robbi booking some tours for him.”

CVW: What do you know about Robbi that he wouldn’t like for us to know?

Killingsworth: “If he don’t want you to know I can’t tell you :).”

CVW: What should attendees expect of your show at The Hood expect from JGJM? Killingsworth: “A good time and a bad-ass rock show!”

Upcoming JGJM Shows: 3/12 - Whisky A Go-Go - West Hollywood, CA 3/13 - The Hood - Palm Desert, CA 3/14 - Evel Pie - Las Vegas, NV 3/16 - House of Bards - Tucson, AZ Find more info at: jk47.com joecephus.bandcamp.com robbirobb.com

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avid Roback died on February 24 at the age of 61, the cause was metastatic cancer. Most people know him from his most recent band, Mazzy Star, but for me it was his earliest bands, The Rain Parade, and Opal, that made the deepest impressions.

David was born in April, 1958 and grew up in Los Angeles. His father George was a physician, and his mother, Rosemary, was a nurse. David and his brother, Steven, attended Palisades High and formed their first nascent band, nconscious, with Susanna Hoffs, who went on to front the wildly successful ‘80s band, The Bangles.

He briefly attended UC Berkeley before transferring to Carlton College, a Liberal Arts school in Minnesota. It was there that David and his roommate Matt Piucci completely immersed themselves in music. Postmatriculation, Matt followed David back to L.A. with the express intention of forming a band. Initially, they were the Sidewalks, but once they added Steven Roback on guitar, Will Glenn on keys and drummer Eddie Kalwa, they became The Rain Parade.

The Los Angeles music scene of the late ‘70s/early ‘80s was as sprawling as the city itself. The thriving Punk/D.I.Y. ethos allowed budding bands to follow their muse. For The Rain Parade, this meant a deep dive into the Psychedelica that first flowered in the ‘60s.

Heavily influenced by bands like The Seeds, The Nazz, Chocolate Watchband, The Electric Prunes, The Count Five and The Standells, The Rain Parade used those antecedents as a template that forged their own trippy sound.

As it turned out, they weren’t alone in their obsession. The Bangles, The Dream Syndicate and The Three O’Clock were all intent on exploring the Garage, Baroque Pop and Psychedelia of the ‘60s. Three O’Clock leader Michael Quercio coined the term “Paisley Underground” as a way to categorize the loose-knit collective, that the four bands, along with Green On Red and The Long Ryders had formed.

Their debut, Emergency Third Rail Power Trip arrived in 1983 and it was a stunning synthesis of their influences. Songs like “Talking In My Sleep,” “Look At Merri,” “What’s She Done To Your Mind” and “Look Both Ways” wove a tapestry of kaleidoscopic musical colors. Although The Three O’Clock is considered the archetypal standard bearer of the Paisley Underground sound, for me, nothing can touch The Rain Parade’s first record.

Despite critical acclaim and an ardent fan base, David exited the band not long after Emergency... was released. Perhaps with three strong songwriters on deck, he was feeling crowded out. He quickly moved on to his next musical enterprise, “Rainy Day.” The project seemed to come about organically, during the earliest days, the Paisley Underground bands would have weekly barbeques hosted by the Green On Red guys. Food would be consumed, alcohol and other substances were imbibed and pretty quickly, guitars came out.

The assemblage would work through their favorite ‘60s songs, mixing and matching band members in different combinations and configurations.

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David spearheaded the venture, handling production chores, playing guitar and adding lead vocals to a couple of tracks. He prevailed upon a veritable who’s who of Paisley stalwarts to join him, including Susanna Hoffs, Michael Quercio, most of The Dream Syndicate (Kendra Smith, Karl Precoda and Dennis Duck), as well as Bangle Vicki Peterson, Rain Parade(r)s Will Glenn, Matt Piucci and Steven Roback, and exBlue Cheer musician/producer Ethan James.

The nine tracks on their one-and-only LP included ethereal takes on Bob Dylan’s “I’ll Keep It With Mine” and the Velvet Underground’s “I’ll Be Your Mirror,” with Susannah Hoffs front and center. Michael Quercio takes the lead on Folk favorites like “John Riley” and “Sloop John B.,” (the latter by way of the Beach Boys iconic version). Kendra Smith checks in with a harrowing version of Big Star’s bleak “Holocaust.” Meanwhile, her mien is sunnier on Buffalo Springfield’s “Flying On The Ground Is Wrong.” David’s lead vocals are in the spotlight for the Who’s epochal “Soon Be Home” and another Neil Young/Buffalo Springfield gem, “On The Way Home.” Closing the album, all the voices converge (although Michael’s slightly out in front), for a shambolic rendition Jimi Hendrix’s “Rainy Day, Dream Away.”

Before the lacquer was dry on the vinyl, David moved on once again. “Rainy Day” was showered with critical hosannas but David and Kendra Smith (who had recently peeled off from The Dream Syndicate), along with drummer Keith Mitchell, formed Clay Allison.

The moniker quickly switched to Opal, a sideways homage to Pink Floyd founder Syd Barrett’s solo song, “Opel.” They released a couple of EPs, which were later issued as “Early Recordings” in 1989, but their proper longplayer, Happy Nightmare Baby was released two years early.

Sinewy, sultry and sepulchral, Opal’s music was pretty close to perfect. Kendra’s vocals shapeshifted from phlegmatic to keening sometimes in the middle of a phrase. The music and instrumentation were equal parts haunting and dreamy, adding tribal and modal accents. For many, it served as a soundtrack for late Saturday nights and, to paraphrase Kris Kristofferson, some Sunday mornings coming

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This time, before David could cut and run, Kendra beat him to the punch. She actually quit the band in the middle of a U.K. tour, onstage, during a gig at the Hammersmith Odeon. Hope Sandoval took over vocal duties for the remainder of the tour. A Los Angeles native, Hope had formed the duo Going Home with Sylvia Gomez. When she sent a demo to David, he offered to play guitar on their album (which has yet to see the light of day). By the end of the tour Hope and David began writing music together. Out of the ashes of Opal rose Mazzy Star.

She Hangs Brightly, Mazzy’s inaugural effort, arrived in the summer of 1990. It was a cutting distillation of all that had come before. Swirly psychedelia plus a soupcon of the decadent ennui that echoed progenitors like the Velvet Underground. Hope’s laconic vocals were beautifully complicated by David’s minimal backing vocals and reverb-drenched guitars. Once again, the Rock cognoscenti were quick to champion David’s latest vehicle, but the general public was slow to catch on.

That changed when Mazzy Star signed with Capitol Records. Their sophomore effort, So Tonight That I Might See was released in late 1993 and actually generated a bona fide hit.

The hypnotic “Fade Into You” immediately went into heavy rotation on MTV and propelled the band into the Top 40. In the ensuing years, the song has become ubiquitous, scoring pivotal scenes on everything from “Felicity,” “Roswell, New Mexico” and “Gilmore Girls” to “C.S.I.” and “Desperate Housewives.” But that doesn’t diminish it’s mesmerizing grandeur.

Mazzy Star’s third album, Among My Swan appeared in late 1996, stalling at #68 on the Billboard Top 200 chart. Their trademark sound still matched hypnotic vocals to jigsawintricate instrumentation, but in the late ‘90s, Grunge had plateaued and testosterone-y Rap-Rock like Korn and Limp Bizkit were on the ascendency. Plus Boy Bands, who among us can forget them subtlety was on the wane.

Without any official word, Mazzy Star quietly slipped away.

Both David and Hope had an aversion to publicity, so there was never a definitive break-up announcement from Mazzy Star.

For the next 15 years David Roback stayed busy composing film scores. Hope had begun splitting her time between California and Ireland. A side project, Hope Sandoval And The Warm Inventions, recorded two albums, Bavarian Fruit Bread and Through The Devil Softly, released in 2001 and 2009.

As quietly as they had disappeared, Mazzy Star reappeared in 2011. With minimal fanfare, they released a two-sided single, “Common Burn” b/w “Lay Myself Down.” Taste-making L.A. radio station, KCRW played it on the reg.

It seems David and Hope had never stopped collaborating, continuing to write and record, they just didn’t release any of that music commercially. Two years later, their fourth official long-player, Seasons Of Your Day was released. A North American tour followed.

Critical praise was unanimous; the album jumped to #24 on the U.K. charts and entered three of Billboard’s charts, Independent Albums, Top Alternative Albums and Top Rock Albums, hitting #5, #8 and #13. The album was by turns dusty and desolate, lush and ornate, incandescent and intoxicating. Shimmery hints of bottleneck Blues, Country, Spaghetti Western and blithely Baroque accents folded into their trademark sound. Mordant and melancholy and oh-so seductive, the record left fans breathless.

In 2018, Mazzy Star issued Still, a 4-song EP featuring old and new recordings. It was released following the deaths of original Mazzy drummer, Keith Mitchell, as well as their longtime stage manager, Tom Cashen.

The effort was dedicated to both of them. Now David is gone too.

David Roback consistently eschewed the spotlight preferring to spend most of his time living quietly in Norway. He remained nonplussed by contemporary music. Back in the early ‘90s, as Mazzy Star was ascending, he stubbornly insisted “I prefer the Rip Van Winkle approach to art.”

I grew up loving singer-songwriters until my difficult teenage years, when I pledged my allegiance to Punk. As my 20s dawned, I knew I needed to find something slightly harder but more melodic to bridge the gap between Joni Mitchell and Exene Cervenka.

My cousin Cally’s husband made me a cassette that featured deep cuts by Spirit, Procol Harum, Jimi Hendrix, the Kinks and more obscure stuff like “Concrete And Clay” by Unit 4 + 2. Not long after Phil Liebert blew my mind with a mix tape called “Acid Rain From Paisley Skies.” (I still have it, I also have six tape players in the house in non-working order). It was the motherload of ‘60s Psychedelia. That tape sent me on a vision quest to find a music wholly my own, which is how I discovered the Paisley Underground groups. Rain Parade led to Opal and Mazzy and everything between.

David Roback is gone, but his musical legacy is the gift that keeps on giving. Word on the street (okay, the internet), is that the rerelease of long out-of-print Opal albums is imminent.

That provides some consolation, but today, I grieve the loss of an epic talent.

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Jo Rosen Makes a Difference with the Parkinson’s Resource Organization

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t is often from moments of hardship and discouragement that we find the strength to carry on, and Jo Rosen has done just that as the founder of the Parkinson’s Resource Organization (PRO).

It was formally incorporated and given its 501(c)(3) status on December 17, 1990.

Rosen was inspired to start PRO when her mother was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 1984. Her then-fiance and future husband, Alan, was also diagnosed in 1989.

“When Alan was diagnosed, I knew I needed to do something in the Parkinson’s world, something that no one else was doing.

I investigated all of the other Parkinson’s Organizations and determined that no one was covering what I needed; namely, a place for me—as an adult child of a person with Parkinson’s, or as a spousal caregiver of a person with Parkinson’s —to learn and to voice or share my issues and concerns,” said Rosen.

PRO has support groups throughout Southern California, in addition to publishing a monthly newsletter, and having an interactive and robust website that includes the Wellness Village, which is a virtual, vetted, video-driven Resource Directory, and a Memorial Wall to carry on the legacy of those who have passed. They also provide one-onone coaching sessions that help guide people through their journey.

“Thirty years ago, there were no support groups for caregivers of people with Parkinson’s. Along with 13 family and friends,

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we brainstormed to determine what a new venture would look like and we came up with covering the niche of ‘educating and emotionally supporting people caring for and living with Parkinson’s,’” stated Rosen.

A 30th Anniversary celebration will be held April 18, at the Renaissance Esmeralda in Indian Wells with the theme of “Puttin’ On The Ritz ~ A Pearls of Wisdom Gala.” Guests are invited to don their 20s attire and wear their pearls. El Paseo Jewelers is gifting the Grand Prize of Pearls.

This year’s honorees are Nick Baggarly & Todd Borgie of “Driving Around the World,” for the Awareness Award; Dick Heckmann receiving the Warrior Award given to an individual who has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and refuses to allow the diagnosis to take them down; Carl Karcher Sr. for the Star Award given to an individual who was or is an inspiration in dealing with the effects of Parkinson’s disease; and Lovey Slaughter for the Volunteer Extraordinaire Award, who is nearly 95 years young and has given 25 years of service to PRO. Raju Mehta is receiving the Community Spirit Award, which is given to an individual or organization who tirelessly gives their treasure in the community to a multitude of good causes. Ritchie McPhail will receive the Consummate Caregiver Award given to an individual who tirelessly cared for a loved one as they were living with Parkinson’s disease.

Jackie Farrar, a 35-year young person with Parkinson’s, will be given the Matthew Award

presented by Matthew Lu, a 25-year-old with Parkinson’s who is creating his own legacy.

This award describes characteristics of what each brave soul carries with them while they endure the disease.

“I would very much like the Parkinson’s Resource Organization to be driven out of business with the onset of a cure for a disease that, in essence, imprisons a person in their body, takes their dignity and the dignity of their loved ones, and is very expensive.

But until then, PRO will continue helping those caring for and living with Parkinson’s.

Our help is currently going to hundreds of thousands each year,” explained Rosen.

PRO continually expands its programs and works toward making them the most userfriendly programs, enabling those involved to help from diagnosis through death. Rosen

Palm Springs Artist Council Hosts Open Studio Tours

ollowing in a time honored tradition the Palm Springs Artist Council (www. artistscouncil.com) will be holding Open Studio Tours with several of their members. The tours will be held April 4 and April 5 from 12 -4 pm. Each day will feature a different group of artists.

Saturday will feature artists in the ‘West Valley’ area. The participating artists include Meridy Vole, Emeline Tate and Jeni Bate among others. The Sunday Tour will include artists from the ‘East Valley’ area. Participating artists will include John Breitweiser and Karin Harris. A guided map is available at the Artist Council Website. The event is free to the public.

La Quinta resident Cristina Acosta (www. cristinaacosta.com) joins the tour on Sunday.

She shares her studio with her husband, metal artist Tolley Marney (tolley-marney. squarespace.com). This dynamic couple is as loving as they are talented.

Cristina has been a working artist for over three decades. While working her way through University of Oregon, Cristina was a sign painting artist. She later worked as a billboard outdoor advertising mural artist.

With the skills she learned as a commercial artist Cristina designed, manufactured and sold an eponymous line of ceramic art tiles.

She is a teacher, illustrator, author, interior

designer and architectural color expert.

“I love being part of open studio events,” said Cristina. “Visitors enjoy seeing where the work is made, and I enjoy meeting collectors. Being one home of many to visit is such an asset for the arts community. Art becomes embedded in the collective mind of the community when more than a few artists participate in a studio visit series. With so many visitors and citizens from different parts of the world, it’s an asset for visitors in the Coachella Valley to have such talented artists in one locale.”

Visitors to Cristina’s studio will be fortunate to receive a poster of her work, La Conquistadora with Dine Spider Woman and Puebloan Corn Maiden. The original work is 42” x 52” Oil, encaustic, antique gold glazed ceramic mosaic, sterling silver metal leaf, 22t gold metal leaf, copper metal leaf on antique pine panel.

Daric Harvie is one of the founders of the Palm Springs’ Silica Studios (silicastudios. com). He received his B.A. in ceramics from Long Beach State. As Daric has stated “I love the process and possibilities that clay brings.

When beauty and function come together it is a wonderful thing. My work is inspired by the beautiful landscapes of the south west and natural beauty of Stoneware and Porcelain.”

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finds the most difficult aspect of running PRO is the day-to-day operations, particularly in finding the right staff. The organization is in need for at least three more right now. With the right funding, Rosen is looking to hire an Office Manager that can do a better job of creating the programs that provide love, support, wisdom, and comfort to those in need.

“I am extraordinarily proud of what the Universe brought to the world using my efforts and talents, and PRO as the vehicle.

When I started this organization 30 years ago, I made a deal with God, that if she would teach me everything I needed to know about creating the greatest quality of life for my Alan, I would share it with the world.

She continues to teach me and I continue to share even though Alan has been gone for 14 years,” said Rosen.

PRO is always in need of volunteers who have talents from filing to facilitating support groups, with low-tech to high-tech skills. Rosen invites people to come talk to the organization to let them know what participants are interested in doing. Naturally, the gift of funds is always appreciated because as much as it takes a village to run a charity, it also takes a good deal of funds.

For more info call 760-773-5628 or email: info@parkinsonsresource.org or visit parkinsonsresource.org.

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“I’m participating in the studio tours through Silica Studios. We have several members that are members of the artist council. So, when we were asked to join it seemed a natural fit. In addition to myself, Gene Dodak, Tim McMullen and Dona Vanden Heuvel will be participating,” noted Daric.

With 46 artists holding open studio over two days, this is an opportunity to meet the artists. It is a time to ask questions of

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the artists and to learn their process. More importantly this is a unique chance to learn the ‘Why’ of the piece. The Palm Springs Artist Council Open Studio Tours will be held April 4 and April 5 from 12 -4 pm.

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re you a dog lover with training experience and lots of patience? Can you handle a 60-lb dog who loves to go for walks? Are you willing to give a deserving dog a second chance when she might not warm up to you immediately? Do you have a fenced in yard where this 2-year-old pup can run and play? If so, please read her story. You might be the perfect person for a dog who has love in her heart, but she just has to learn to trust you first.

Sometimes the journey to a forever home is a long road. On December 18, 2019, this column featured the story of this pretty German shepherd mix that had the distinction of being the longest resident at the San Bernardino county shelter at Devore. She was relinquished there on July 6, 2019. It was a sad but familiar story when her family said they could not keep the dog due to an upcoming move. She came into the shelter with no medical or other records, just her name which was Yuma.

How long can a shelter dog wait and still have hope someone will come for her? How long can a dog mentally survive without becoming stressed by confinement in a shelter kennel? The Shepherd defied the odds in a shelter where dogs, if not soon adopted, do not make it out alive. She was evaluated by the shelter staff to be a healthy dog, and she had a happy demeanor upon entry in spite of her predicament. But the sadness crept in as she

meet Hope Hope is a 3-yr-old Bull Terrier rescued by California Paws Rescue from the county shelter. This command-trained sweetheart is 40 lbs of doggie love. Hope “hopes” for a home with a yard where she can run and play. Come meet her at 73650 Dinah Shore, Palm Desert. www.californiapawsrescue.com, (760) 656-3833

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Chrissy Needs a New Home

watched other dogs go off to happy homes.

The seasons passed from a warm summer to a chilly winter, and the cold Santa Ana winds whipped through the shelter. The shelter staff noted the Shepherd’s withdrawn demeanor when prospective adopters came to visit.

Folks selected the dogs that greeted then with wagging tails and joyful kisses.

A Coachella Valley couple read the Shepherd’s story and her plight touched their hearts. They drove out to adopt her. They already owned one large dog, and were not in the market to get a second one. After reading her story, they knew the dog would not initially warm up them. They were not surprised when she stood in the visiting area slightly trembling with her tail between her legs. They named her

by Janet McAfee

Chrissy for the approaching Christmas holiday.

Chrissy appeared scared as she sat wedged against the car door on the ride home to Indio.

Her new human mom sat near her, but the dog did not relax until they arrived home. Her new mom recalls, “Once we arrived, she made herself right at home. It was hard to believe she was the same dog we met at the shelter.

Chrissy soon behaved as though she’d always lived with us.”

Chrissy loved her new human Mom, but it soon became clear she preferred her new human Dad. When he leaves the house, she waits longingly by the door for his return. She sits by his feet during relaxing evenings at home. And she insists he go with her during back yard trips. He takes her to the local dog

park where she enjoys the company of other canines. Chrissy grew to love her new sister dog Brandy, a lab mix, and the two enjoy playful games.

However, Chrissy’s new parents are seniors, and their current medical problems make it very difficult for them to handle a large young dog. They are heartbroken at the thought of giving her up, but feel it is in everyone’s best interest. They want Chrissy to get a home where, given the dog’s life expectancy of 14 or more years, she can happily live out her full life.

The best home for Chrissy would be with young retirees, middle aged, or younger adults who can physically handle a 60-pound dog. She needs a lot of exercise. Chrissy would love a home with a nice fenced in back yard where she can play, and afterwards spend time relaxing indoors with her humans. She would do well in a home with another large dog. Based on her observed behavior, CHRISSY PREFERS MEN. A male couple might be the ideal match.

Chrissy is spayed and fully vaccinated. Call (310) 986-5601 for more information and to schedule a time to meet Chrissy. Dogs are resilient, and Chrissy will soon bond with a new family with the grateful loving heart of a rescue dog.

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by Rick Riozza

Kim Crawford Was to be Served Up at BNP Paribas

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ith tennis fans no longer ascending upon the Palm Springs/Indian Wells area this and next week for the BNP Paribas Open, we still wish to share offerings from Kim Crawford Wines. They were the Open’s official wine partner, and, as you’ve all heard, the major tennis tournament has been canceled and all festivities, plans, and group parties associated therewith are off the calendar as well.

Everyone—tennis fan or not, is so disappointed with this turn of events that has

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affected one of Coachella’s largest sports & entertainment venues. But we all understand and hope for the best. News as to whether the matches will be rescheduled is still uncertain.

The cancellation news came upon us wine & tennis columnists just before sending our articles out for publication. So . . . just in case the tournament is rescheduled sooner than later, I’ll still go ahead and highlight what was to be, and possibly, what will be when it comes to showcasing wine & tennis. And whether the tournament goes on or not, Kim Crawford is probably the largest and most popular New Zealand wine that is guzzled down in gallons here in the Coachella Valley.

Indeed, Kim Crawford Wines is the number one selling Sauvignon Blanc in the US. And for those who have ventured outside of their Sauv Blanc and tried their Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Rosé, vino lovers continue to enjoy the brand. Recently, Kim Crawford has just marketed their Sauv Blanc in cans. It was to be the canned go-to wine beverage of the tennis tournament; now the desert will simply have to enjoy them on their patios and those places allowing the cans to flow.

The Kim Crawford Frosé At last year’s BNP Paribas, the crowd favorite was the newly concocted Kim Crawford Frosé. It was the perfect coolingoff beverage to handle the 90 degree plus temperatures that usually accompany the Indian Wells tennis tournament. And, it was soon to be the favorite cocktail for many all around town; just ask all of the local bartenders who were inundated with requests to make the pink-iced cocktails.

In view of the fact that these Kim Crawford Frosés will be missing in action for the next two weeks—no longer to be slurped at the event, I thought we’d present the bona fide Kim Crawford recipe of the new adopted cocktail of the Coachella Valley.

So, we start with a ½ cup water and a ½ cup of sugar. In a small saucepan bring sugar and water to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Add a tablespoon of grapefruit zest and one tablespoon of fresh rosemary.

Take the juice of 4 fresh pink grapefruits and one whole bottle of Kim Crawford Rosé and strain through a fine sieve. Freeze the liquid, mixing it every few hours until it becomes a solid. Thereafter it can be served in a nice or fancy cocktail glass with rosemary sprigs and grapefruit wedges to garnish. Cheers!

Okay—as one can see, it takes some time, surely. But I guess you can file this under “all good things take a little time”. However, anyone doing so and making it a fun project will be rewarded with a fantastic tasting cocktail! Or, should you not have the time, I’d simply throw a bottle of Kim Crawford Rosé into the freezer or the fridge for a bit and then enjoy a delicious Kiwi rosé that is taking our nation by storm and may soon rival its sister Sauvignon Blanc! And I understand that

the Kim Crawford Rosé is also sold in cans nationwide for around $11-$14 a two-pack.

Many of you will remember my CV Weekly article, “Gems—the Art of Chilling Wine” (http://coachellavalleyweekly.com/ gems-the-art-of-chilling-wine), where I wrote on Anna Rabinowicz’s collaboration with her Anna New York RabLabs company and Kim Crawford Wines on manufacturing fluorite wine gems, produced to chill the white wine efficiently. These were fluorite “marbles” --if you will, that are placed in the freezer for a few hours and then used to chill a glass of wine at a moment’s notice. Although it doesn’t appear that the collaboration continues, the “gems” are still being produced & sold, and, my article still gets a lot of hits!

As far as my tennis report goes at this time, we were all hoping to see the new sixteen-year-old female phenom, CoCo Gauff and her potential rival, U.S. Open winner Naomi Osaka. Right now, there are more qualified American tennis players playing at top level than we’ve seen in the past 20 years! And unfortunately, it looks like we’re going to miss seeing our favorite stars such as Federer, Nadal, the Williams sisters, and so many more. Another world class tennis tourney is scheduled in Miami next month; let’s hope for the best.

As a public service, we’ll offer the tournament’s latest comments: “We are very disappointed that the tournament will not take place, but the health and safety of the local community, fans, players, volunteers, sponsors, employees, vendors, and everyone involved with the event is of paramount importance,” said Tournament Director Tommy Haas. “We are prepared to hold the tournament on another date and will explore options.”

“Any patron who has purchased tickets directly from the tournament may request a refund for the 2020 tournament, or a credit for the 2021 tournament. Patrons can visit www.bnpparibasopen.com/coronavirus to request a refund or credit.”

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29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 Daniel Horn 6pm ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 DJ 9pm AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-202-1111 Live Music 6:30pm ALIBI; PS; 760-656-1525 TBA 8:30pm BART LOUNGE; C.C.; 760-799-8800 DJ 7pm BERNIE’S; RM; 760-202 4499 Horace Miller, Brian Dennigan and Leon Bisquera 6:30-10pm BLUEMBER; RM; 760-862-4581 John Stanley King 6-10pm THE CASCADE LOUNGE, AGUA CALIENTE; RM; 888-999-1995 Karaoke Night 7pm CASTELLI’S; PD; 760-773-3365 Patrick Tuzzolino 5:30pm CATALAN; RM; 760-770-9508 George Christian 6-9pm CHEF GEORGE’S PICASSO LOUNGE; PD; 760200-1768 Michael D’Angelo and Jimmy Street 6:30-9:30pm COPA NIGHTCLUB; PS; 760-866-0021 MOD Squad Variety Show w/ Francesca Amari, Jeff Stewart and Wayne Abravanel 5:30-7:30pm, Lipstick hosted by Bella Da Ball 8pm, DJs Banks and Ax 10pm CUNARD’S SANDBAR; LQ; 760-564-3660 Bill Baker 6pm FISHERMAN’S GROTTO; PD; 760-776-6534 Barry Baughn Blues Band 5:30-8:30pm HAIR OF THE DOG; PS; 760-323-9890 DJ RapMaRz 9pm HENRY’S SPORTS BAR AND GRILL; CC; 760656-3444 DJ 10pm THE HOOD; PD; 760-636-5220 Red’s Rockstar Karaoke 9pm HOODOO COCKTAIL GARDEN @ THE HYATT; PS; 760-322-9000 Jason Nutter and Dan Racadio 6-9pm HOTEL PASEO; PD; TBA 4-7pm

INDIAN WELLS C.C.; IW; Michael Keeth 6-9pm LA QUINTA RESORT; LQ; 760-564-4111 Steppin Out 6-9pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-325-2794 Hot Roxx 6:30pm LAVENDER BISTRO; LQ; 760-564-5353 Mark Guerrero Fireside Lounge, Scott Carter Patio 5:30pm LIT@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; 760-345-2450 Country Night w/ Jimi Nelson 7pm MASTRO’S; PD; 760-776-6777 Live Music 6:30-10:30pm MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760-325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm MITCH’S ON EL PASEO; PD; 760-779-9200 Alex Santana 12-2:30pm 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 AC Sapphire and Feisty Heart 8pm PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND COCKTAILS; TP; 760-343-2115 Intimate Acoustics w/ Morgan Alise James 8pm PURPLE ROOM; PS; 760-322-4422 Keisha D 6:30-9:30pm SAMMY G’s; PS; 760-320-8041 Evaro Brothers 7:30pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S MARKET; PS; 760-322-9293 VooDoo Hustlers 7pm STACY’S; PS; 760-620-5003 Matt Coleman 7pm TACK ROOM TAVERN; IND; 760-347-9985 Karaoke 8pm TROPICALE – CORAL SEAS LOUNGE; PS; 760866-1952 The Derrik Lewis Trio 5-9pm VICKY’S OF SANTA FE; IW; 760-345-9770 Lisa and the Broken Hallelujahs 6:30-10pm WILDEST; PD; 760-636-0441 Finesse Productions Presents: Bryan Magsayo 6:3010:30pm WOODY’S PALMHOUSE; PS; 760-230-0188 Yve Evans and Rick E. Taylor 6:30pm

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19TH HOLE; PD; 760-772-6696 Live Music 8pm 29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 Micha Schellhaas 6:30pm ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 Mr. Goodboy noon, Jetset w/ Nena Anderson 8pm AGAVE LOUNGE@THE HYATT REGENCY; IW; 760-674-4080 Live Music 7-11pm AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-202-1111 Shelley Yoelin Jazz Band 6:30pm ALIBI; PS; 760-656-1525 Yip Yops, Gomi Neko and Israel’s Arcade 8:30pm BART LOUNGE; C.C.; 760-799-8800 DJs Tina Turntables, Mystic, Mibzy and Syntax 7pm BERNIE’S; RM; 760-202 4499 Patrice Morris, Brian Dennigan and Leon Bisquera 6:30-10pm BIG ROCK PUB; IND; 706-200-8988 The Music of Cream 8:30pm BLUEMBER; RM; 760-862-4581 The Stanley Butler Trio 6-10pm THE CASCADE LOUNGE, SPA RESORT CASINO; PS; 888-999-1995 DJ Chase Martinez 9pm CASTELLI’S; PD; 760-773-3365 Patrick Tuzzolino 5:30pm CASUELAS CAFÉ; PD; 760-568-0011 The Myx 7pm CATALAN; RM; 760-770-9508 George Christian 6-9pm

CHEF GEORGE’S PICASSO LOUNGE; PD; 760200-1768 Michael D’Angelo and Jimmy Street 6:30-9:30pm COPA NIGHTCLUB; PS; 760-866-0021 Viva Friday’s w/ DJ Banks 9pm CUNARD’S SANDBAR; LQ; 760-564-3660 Bill Baker 6pm DATE SHED; IND; Blue Sun, Milhan, Host Family and Shaman Rock 8pm DESERT FOX; PD; Mario Quintero and Crucial Culture 9:30pm DRINGK; RM; 760-888-0111 DJ 9pm ELECTRIC SPORTS LOUNGE; YV; 760-2281199 DJ Ceddy Cedd 9pm EL MEXICALI CAFÉ 2; IND; 760-342-2333 Cesar Daniel Lopez on the harp 6-9pm FISHERMAN’S GROTTO; PD; 760-776-6534 Gina Carey 5:30-8:30pm GADI’S BAR & GRILL; YV; 760-820-1213 Karaoke 8pm HAIR OF THE DOG; PS; 760-323-9890 DJ Victamone 9pm HENRY’S SPORTS BAR AND GRILL; CC; 760656-3444 Karaoke w/ KJ Marjovi 9pm THE HOOD; PD; 760-636-5220 Joecephus and the George Jonestown Massacre w/ Robbi Robb and Friends 9pm HOODOO COCKTAIL GARDEN @ THE HYATT; PS; 760-322-9000 Jason Nutter and Dan Racadio 6-9pm HOTEL PASEO; PD; Michael Keeth 6-9pm HOT SPOT@SPOTLIGHT 29; Coachella; 760775-5566 Nacho Bustillos 8:30pm INDIAN WELLS RESORT HOTEL; IW; 760-3456466 Bob Allen 6pm JOSHUA TREE SALOON; JT; 760-366-2250 Karaoke w/ Troy Michaels 7pm KOKOPELLI’S; YV; 760-228-2589 Karaoke 8pm LA FE WINE BAR; PD; 760-565-1430 Michael Keeth 9:30-12 LANDMARK LOUNGE; LQ; 760-289-6736 Live Music 8:30-11pm LA QUINTA RESORT; LQ; 760-564-4111 Steppin Out 6-9pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-325-2794 Hot Roxx 7:30pm LAVENDER BISTRO; LQ; 760-564-5353 Mark Guerrero Fireside Lounge, Scott Carter Patio 5:30pm LIT@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; 760-345-2450 Muzicali 9pm MASTRO’S; PD; 760-776-6777 TBA 6:30-11pm MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760-325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm MITCH’S ON EL PASEO; PD; 760-779-9200 Alex Santana 12-2:30pm MOXIE; PS; 760-318-9900 Eevaan Tre 6-9pm, DJ Pedro Le Bass 9:30pm NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke 8-1:15am THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Kevin Henry 6-8pm Tim Burleson 8pm O’CAINES; RM; 760-202-3311 DJ Tone 10pm PALM CANYON ROADHOUSE; PS; 760-3274080 The Refills 9pm PALM DESERT COUNTRY CLUB; pd; 760-3450222 Off Da Cuff 6:30pm PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-365-5956 The White Buffalo 8:30pm PEABODY’S CAFÉ; PS; 760-322-1877 Karaoke 7:30pm PETE’S HIDEAWAY; PS; 760-322-6500 Alex Santana 7-10pm PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND COCKTAILS; TP; 760-343-2115 Red’s Rockstar Karaoke 9pm

PURPLE ROOM; PS; 760-322-4422 The Judy Show 8pm RED BARN; PD; 760-346-0191 Live Music 9pm RENAISSANCE; PS; 760-322-6000 Live Music 6-9pm SAMMY G’s; PS; 760-320-8041 Derek Jordan Gregg 12-4pm, Evaro Brothers 8:30pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S MARKET; PS; 760-322-9293 Barry Baughn Blues Band 8-11pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S MARKET; LQ; 760-777-1601 The Smooth Brothers 8-11pm SHELLY’S LOUNGE@TORTOISE ROCK CASINO; 29 Palms; Rojer Arnold & Bobby Furgo 9pm SONOMA GRILLE@EMBASSY SUITES; PD; 760-340-6600 Denny Pezzin 6-9pm SOUL OF MEXICO; IND; 760-200-8787 Latin Rock 10pm STACY’S; PS; 760-620-5003 Krystofer Do 4:307pm, Mark Lee 8pm TACK ROOM TAVERN; IND; 760-347-9985 Hotwyre 9pm TRILUSSA ITALIAN RISTORANTE; PS; 760328-2300 Julius & Sylvia Music Duo 6-10pm TWELVE ACOUSTIC UNPLUGGED; IND; 760345-2450 Mark Gregg and Misty Howell 7pm VICKY’S OF SANTA FE; IW; 760-345-9770 Meet the Corwins 5:30-7:30pm, John Stanley King Show 8pm THE VINE WINE BAR; PD; 760-341-9463 Vinny Berry 7-10pm WANG’S; PS; 760-325-9264 DJ Galaxy 5pm WILDEST; PD; 760-636-0441 Finesse Productions Presents: Bryan Magsayo 6:3010:30pm WOODY’S PALMHOUSE; PS; 760-230-0188 Cynthia Thomas 6:30pm

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19TH HOLE; PD; 760-772-6696 Live Music 8pm 29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 Bev and Bill 6:30pm ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 Discoteca w/ DJ Victor Rodriguez noon, and 10pm AGAVE LOUNGE@THE HYATT REGENCY; IW; 760-674-4080 Steppin’ Out 7-11pm AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-202-1111 Open Mic w/ Les Michaels and Joel Baker 7:30pm ALIBI; PS; 760-656-1525 Crooked Cactus Presents: Rumours w/ Tita Lima and DJs Dustin Peery and JR 8:30pm BART LOUNGE; C.C.; 760-799-8800 Luna Negra Presents: “The Style is Death” w/ DJs Edgar and Karla 7pm BERNIE’S; RM; 760-202 4499 Horace Miller, Brian Denigan and Leon Basquera 6:30-10pm BIG ROCK PUB; IND; 706-200-8988 BB’s 36th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Reunion w/ Long Duk Dong and Manual the Band 8:30pm BLUEMBER; RM; 760-862-4581 Gina Carey 6-10pm CASCADE LOUNGE, SPA RESORT CASINO; PS; 888-999-1995 DJ LF 9pm CASTELLI’S; PD; 760-773-3365 Patrick Tuzzolino 5:30pm CASUELAS CAFÉ; PD; 760-568-0011 The Myx 7pm CATALAN; RM; 760-770-9508 George Christian 6-9pm CHEF GEORGE’S PICASSO LOUNGE; PD; 760200-1768 Michael D’Angelo and Jimmy Street 6:30-9:30pm

COACHELLA VALLEY BREWING CO; TP; 760343-5973 “Sham Rock” Pre Paddy’s Day Party w/ FrankEatsTheFloor, Allies and Grins&Lies 6:30-9:30pm COPA NIGHTCLUB; PS; 760-866-0021 DJ Banks and Mr. Miami 9pm CUNARD’S SANDBAR; LQ; 760-564-3660 Bill Baker 6pm DATE SHED;IND; Lootenant’s Bday Bash w/ Frank Villa, Sol Akiva, G.O.O.N.S. Ent, Kash Rules, C Kid and DJ Dtomp 8pm DRINGK; RM; 760-888-0111 DJ 9pm ELECTRIC SPORTS LOUNGE; YV; 760-2281199 DJ Ceddy Cedd 9pm EN VIVO@SPOTLIGHT 29; Coachella; 760775-5566 Los Angeles De La Banda 9:30pm FISHERMAN’S GROTTO; PD; 760-776-6534 Jack Ruvio and Tony Bolivar 5:30-8:30pm GADI’S BAR & GRILL; YV; 760-820-1213 Whiskey Dick, James Hunnicut and The Hajj 7pm HAIR OF THE DOG; PS; 760-323-9890 DJ Kipp West 9pm HENRY’S SPORTS BAR AND GRILL; CC; 760656-3444 DJ Ray 9pm THE HOOD; PD; 760-636-5220 Nurdthug Presents: The Last Minute 2 w/ Izayus, Shane Francis, McCyver, Chardonnay, YR$ Astro, Mills the Gawd, RowLow and more 9pm HOODOO COCKTAIL GARDEN @ THE HYATT; PS; 760-322-9000 Jason Nutter and Dan Racadio 6-9pm HOT SPOT@SPOTLIGHT 29; Coachella; 760775-5566 Nacho Bustillos 8:30pm INDIAN WELLS RESORT HOTEL; IW; 760-3456466 Bob Allen 6pm KOKOPELLI’S; YV; 760-228-2589 Karaoke 8pm LANDMARK LOUNGE; LQ; 760-289-6736 Live Music 8:30-11pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-325-2794 PS Sound Company 1pm, Hot Roxx 8pm LAVENDER BISTRO; LQ; 760-564-5353 Courtney Chambers Fireside Lounge, Mark Guerrero Patio 5:30pm LIT@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; 760-345-2450 Muzicali 9pm MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760-325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm MOXIE; PS; 760-318-9900 Derek Jordan Gregg 6-9pm, DJ Pedro Le Bass 9:30pm NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke 8pm THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Kevin Henry 6-8pm Tim Burleson 8pm O’CAINES; RM; 760-202-3311 DJ Tone 10pm PALM CANYON ROADHOUSE; PS; 760-3274080 That 80’s Band 9pm PALM DESERT COUNTRY CLUB; PD; 760-3450222 On the Rocks 6:30pm PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-365-5956 The Lone Bellow and Early James 8:30pm PEABODY’S CAFÉ; PS; 760-322-1877 Karaoke 7:30pm PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND COCKTAILS; TP; 760-3432115 Red’s Rockstar Karaoke 9pm PURPLE ROOM; PS; 760-322-4422 Scot Bruce: Elvis, The Early Years 8pm RED BARN; PD; 760-346-0191 Live Music 9pm ROCKYARD@FANTASY SPRINGS;IND; 760345-2450 212 Band and LA Sound Machine (Gloria Estefan Tribute) 7:30pm ROWAN; PS; Michael Keeth 6-9pm SAMMY G’s; PS; 760-320-8041 Derek Jordan Gregg 12-4pm, Evaro Brothers 8:30pm

March 12 to March 18, 2020

SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S MARKET; PS; 760-322-9293 Barry Baughn Blues Band 8-11pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S MARKET; LQ; 760-777-1601 The Smooth Brothers 8-11pm SHELLY’S LOUNGE@TORTOISE ROCK CASINO; 29 Palms; Rojer Arnold & Bobby Furgo 9pm SONOMA GRILLE@EMBASSY SUITES; PD; 760-340-6600 Denny Pezzin 6-9pm SOUL OF MEXICO; IND; 760-200-8787 Latin Music 10pm STACY’S; PS; 760-620-5003 Jessica Bridgeman 8pm TACK ROOM TAVERN; IND; 760-347-9985 Sham Rock & Roll Party w/ Desert DJ 9pm TRILUSSA ITALIAN RISTORANTE; PS; 760328-2300 Julius & Sylvia Music Duo 6-10pm TWELVE ACOUSTIC UNPLUGGED; IND; 760345-2450 Mark Gregg and Misty Howell 7pm VICKY’S OF SANTA FE; IW; 760-345-9770 Rose Mallett 5-7pm, Kal David, Lauri Bono and the Real Deal 7:30-11pm THE VINE WINE BAR; PD; 760-341-9463 The Desert Crows 7-10pm WANG’S; PS; 760-325-9264 Live Music 6:30pm WESTIN; RM; 760-328-5955 TBA 6-10pm WILDEST; PD; 760-636-0441 Finesse Productions Presents: Bryan Magsayo 6:3010:30pm WOODY’S PALMHOUSE; PS; 760-230-0188 The Stanley Butler Band 6:30pm

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French Rotisserie Café

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he Coachella Valley is home to several French restaurants. The French Rotisserie is the closest to an authentic urban bistro experience I have encountered outside of Paris. Upon entering, we were greeted with an elegant, inviting atmosphere. The bustling kitchen is in view behind the counter seating. The layout of the tables, the draped window coverings, the glow of candlelight and fresh flowers on every table set the scene for a memorable experience.

Wait staff promptly appear to welcome us and invite questions regarding the menu and wine offerings. The menu features organic rotisserie chicken and duck mains along with bistro classics such as steak frites, scallops, beef bourguignon, bouillabaisse, mussels and frites. First courses include French onion soup, escargot, pate, several salads and cheese and charcuterie plates. Wines are primarily French with a few domestic choices with many offered by the glass. The staff is familiar with

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with creamy mashed potatoes and carrots roasted in thyme butter. The chicken was moist and infused with a deep, savory herbal flavor. The salmon filet was draped with a light, buttery béarnaise sauce and seared to a requested medium rare. The sides were well seasoned and maintained their unique flavors and textures. We finished with a chocolate mousse with a silky texture and a deep Belgian dark chocolate flavor.

The service was attentive and focused. The owner, Fabienne Struell, visited with diners

throughout the evening to ensure the delivery of an excellent dining experience. The prices are reasonable, given the quality of food and level of service.

The French Rotisserie Café has two locations: Palm Desert: 44489 Town Center Way, Ste. G (across from Whole Foods) La Quinta: 50855 Washington St. 2-H Phone: 760 848-7684 Hours: Monday-Sunday 4:30PM - 9PM

the wine list and is able to offer food-pairing recommendations.

The appearance of crusty French baguette with herbed butter signaled the start of our meal. We ordered a watermelon, citrus and arugula salad. It arrived dressed with a light vinaigrette. The fruits and greens were fresh and flavorful and primed our anticipation for our main courses. I ordered the seared salmon filet with scalloped potatoes. My companion ordered the rotisserie chicken

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I MADE BEER SAUSAGE AND WHEN I WAS DONE MY PLACE LOOKED LIKE A SLAUGHTERHOUSE

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ou ever have those Johnsonville Brats?

You know, those fearsomely fleshy and phallic, pink and white tubes of German-engineered goodness? The first time that I ever steamed those in beer, I was pretty convinced that I’d just replaced Guy Fieri as the mayor of Flavortown, because that combination was culinary alchemy. That’s right, I’d turned Budweiser and a tube steak into a thing that elevated both individual flavors into the stratosphere. That, ladies and gentlemen, was the first moment I’d ever cooked with beer, and I’ve come a long way since those simpler times.

This past weekend, I created my first ever batch of beer sausages, but it was rough. Painful even.

No one told me that stuffing intestines full of raw meat would be so messy. By the time I was done, my place looked like The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

The best part about cooking is coming up with flavor combinations that balance salts, fats, acids, and sugars. Thinking of the different flavors that hops can impart on an IPA inspired me to create a sausage recipe with flavors of citrus, garlic, fruit, and spices. For citrus, I chose Valencia oranges and Persian limes. For fruit, I included serrano peppers into the recipe for their bright, vegetal, and very green flavor. The spices included coriander and smoked paprika, with touches of allspice and nutmeg for warmth. The meat of choice was pork, and the liquid to moisten and bind all of the ingredients together was, of course, an IPA. Firestone Walker’s Luponic Distortion #14 to be exact. This beer showcases hops with flavors of mandarin orange, white

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grape, and passionfruit, and might be one of my favorites in the Luponic Distortion series so far.

I have the 4th edition book of Home Sausage Making, which I kind of skimmed through in hopes of absorbing the information through osmosis. I’ve never been someone to read a manual cover to cover, choosing to learn through hands on experience instead. Turns out, I really should have read the manual.

Fun fact if you didn’t already know it, natural sausage casing is made from animal intestines, usually pig, but cattle, sheep, goat, and even horse intestines are used (probably not in the U.S, people would have a seizure if they thought their Dodger Dogs were made from Sea Biscuit guts). The sausage making kit I was gifted (a big thank you to my friend Darla, without whom this project would not have been possible) included collagen edible casings, made by extracting collagen from animal bones and hides, and processing it into dried tubes. The kit also included a heavy duty sausage stuffer; I feel like “heavy duty sausage stuffer” should be a title used more often in the porn industry, like if the guy is big and burly, maybe he works out a lot and doesn’t shave his chest, that’s a heavy duty sausage stuffer as opposed to your run-of-themill male porn star. I’d purchased myself a hand cranked meat grinder off of Amazon, and into the hopper went 8 lbs. of dead swine.

It’s recommended that your ground meat contain at least 20% fat to keep your sausages from becoming dry and crumby when cooked.

The pork shoulder that I used had a respectable rind of fat on it, but it didn’t look to be 20% of

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the cut, so I had a butcher give me a package of the fattiest bacon he had. I carved the pork roast into big cubes of meat, chopped the smoked bacon fat, and stuck them both in the freezer for a bit to firm up the texture before grinding.

My grinder is clear plastic so you can see what’s going on in the mechanisms, and it is fascinating.

In the grinder is a giant screw called a pusher that threads the meat from the hopper to the blade, you can watch every fiber of sinew and gristle stretch and deform as its forced through the seethrough barrel and towards the rotating blades.

The grinder clamped to the counterspace, your dominant arm rotating a crank, the chilled meat and fat is cut into tiny pieces before being forced through a ringed plate, creating noodles of flesh. Meat spaghetti. Angel hair pork-sta. The squishing and soft popping sounds coming the grinder as this happens has been known to turn some individuals into vegetarians.

The one chapter of Home Sausage Making that I did read advised that you should add all of your dry spices and solid ingredients to the freshly ground meat, so in went my pureed orange and

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lime zest, in went an entire bulb of garlic. In went carefully measured spoonfuls of Himalayan salt, smoked paprika, coriander, cumin. In went the precisely documented ounces of orange and lime juice. An entire bottle of Luponic Distortion #14 IPA. Wearing plastic gloves I kneaded and mixed the slurry until it was a thick and firm pulp of meat and spices. And then, wondering what to do next, I opened my copy of Home Sausage Making and saw that under no circumstances should you ever add your liquids to the mixture before running it through the grinder for a second time. I looked at the chunky, hop-scented meat-paste that I’d created and thought to myself “…shit. I really should have read the manual.”

It was here that everything started to fall apart. Literally.

To be continued…

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THE HUNT

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HUNTING HUMANS FOR SPORT Dangerous Game” starring Joel McRae and Fay Ray. Based on Richard Connell’s famous short story that follows big game hunter Bob Ransford as he becomes prey for the deranged Count Zaroff after washing up on his private island.

NEW FOR THE HOME THEATER: RICHARD JEWELL

This action-thriller from the producers of horror movies like Get Out and The Purge. is about a group of strangers who realize they’ve been kidnapped by a group of wealthy elites (one per-centers?) to be hunted for sport!

One of them, Crystal (Betty Gilpin), decides to change her fate and starts to methodically kill her wanna-be killers. The film also stars Emma Roberts, Ike Barinholtz, as well as Hillary Swank as the mastermind behind the hunt. This violent, blood-soaked

piece of contemporary entertainment is definitely not a family film and It’s hard to identify any significant underlying meaning that might justify trading a couple hours of your life for it.

The basic premise for this film has been done better before. See if you can find 1932’s superior pre-code “The Most Directed by Clint Eastwood and based on true events as recounted in Marie Brenner’s “Vanity Fair” article. This compelling film tells the story of the security guard who discovered a bomb at Centennial Park during the 1996 Atlanta Games and took swift, heroic action, saving countless lives.

But in an unexpected turn of events, he went from hero to one of the most hated men in America and the FBI’s number one suspect. Vilified by the press and public alike, he quickly became known as the man who planted and then “found” the bomb to earn praise.

With the help of an outraged attorney (Sam Rockwell) Jewell maintained his innocence and was finally fully cleared by the FBI 88 days later. His reputation was never restored and his health damaged.

Jewell went on to become a police officer, but died of heart failure a few years later at the age of44.

Featuring an all-star ensemble cast, including Sam Rockwell, Kathy Bates, Jon Hamm and an incredibly authentic and sympathetic Paul Walter Houser as Jewell.

Special features include: “The Real Story of Richard Jewell” and “The Making of Richard Jewell.” Warner Bros Home Ent. UNCUT GEMS Adam Sandler gives one hell of a performance as a diamond merchant with a gambling addiction in this compelling,

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SPRING READING

By Heidi Simmons

by Robin E. Simmons critically acclaimed thriller from writerdirector brothers Benny and Josh Safdie.

After the private preview screening I attended, there was a heated discussion that this film’s true subject was filmmaking itself in all it’s various aspects and components – acting, editing, sound design, directing and production design.

But there can be no doubt that this astonishingly sophisticated piece of accomplished cinematic craftsmanship is nearly flawless as it puts the viewer in the world of diamond dealer Howard Ratner’s (Sandler) dangerously unraveling life as he obsesses about getting full appraised value for a rare uncut opal that a potential NBA star (Kevin Garnett) buyer believes has magical powers.

Amazingly, Sandler was offered the role ten years ago, and turned it down. If you only know Sandler from his sophomoric comedies, this is a must see. Blu-ray.

Lionsgate.

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lthough it is a nuisance to adjust our clocks, it is wonderful to have more sunlight to brighten our days. Many Coachella Valley residents are sun worshipers, or at least sun lovers. The citrus trees are blossoming and flowers are blooming. Spring is literally in the air! It’s time to enjoy our resort weather and stretch out with a good book in the great outdoors.

Here are some Spring reading suggestion that are fresh for the season.

Camino Winds by John Grisham – Back on Camino Island, when a devastating hurricane nearly levels the community, a prominent author is found dead – but the cause is not from the deadly storm. Clues to his death may be in the victim’s unpublished manuscript.

Masked Prey by John Sandford – This is a Lucas Davenport thriller. When the FBI fails to find a blogger who is photographing and naming the children of US politicians while spewing vicious rants, Davenport is the only one who can track down the blogger and stop the terror with or without the law.

The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd – This is Kidd’s fourth work of fiction. Set in first century Galilee, a young female protagonist must overcome the cultural expectations to pursue her ambitions. Along the way she encounters and becomes close to an eighteen-year-old Jesus.

Redhead by the Side of the Road by Anne Tyler – When Micah, a self-employed tech expert and introvert, is faced with a daughter he didn’t know he had and his “lady” friend needs to move in with him, his life is suddenly unrecognizable and he must learn to cope.

Walk the Wire by David Baldacci – Set in South Dakota, FBI consultant Amos Decker finds himself in the midst of a crime riddledcommunity that was once a quiet town. As fracking becomes a major industry, it has also brought prostitution, drugs, religious sects, and murder.

The Boy From the Woods by Harlan Coben – Thirty years ago, Wilde was a feral boy rescued from living in the woods. When a girl goes missing, he must venture back into

the same woods and confront his past to bring the girl home.

Pretty Things by Janelle Brown –When Nina’s mother gets sick, she returns to a familiar way of life to take care of her mother’s medical bills. She and her boyfriend con rich kids and steal their expensive stuff.

But as they target Vanessa, a privileged young heiress and Instagram influencer, she may be more than they handle.

The Red Lotus by Chris Bohjalian – After Alexis, an emergency room doctor, sews up a bullet hole in Austin’s arm, the two become a couple. When they travel to Vietnam together and Austin disappears, Alexis is left to figure out what happened and begins to wonder if Austin was who he said he was and if she is being used for some other purpose.

The Herd by Andrea Bartz – “Herd” is an elite all women co-working space for members only, which prides itself on female mentorship and empowerment. When the

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beautiful and brilliant founder, Eleanor, disappears on the day of her big PR event, the police suspect foul play and “herd” members become suspects.

The Familiar Dark by Amy Engel – Set in a small Missouri Ozark town, Eve, a desperate mother seeks to find the killer of her daughter. As Eve searches for the truth, she recalls the dark side of her own youth and recognize the cruelty and evil that lurks within her own community.

Untamed by Glennon Doyle – New York Times bestselling author of the nonfiction books Love Warrior and Carry On, has a new biography/memoir that explores the joy and peace that can be achieved when one stops striving to meet the expectations of the world and starts trusting “the voice within.”

Natural light is the best light for reading.

Whether by a pool, on the patio or under a palapa, Spring in the CV is the perfect place to enjoy a pleasurable book.

From the Chiefs Corner

by Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna

Avoid The Paddy Wagon This St. Patrick’s DAY!

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Academy Award® nominee Mark Ruffalo is the tenacious attorney who uncovers a dark secret that connects a growing number of unexplained deaths to one of the world’s largest corporations. In the process, he risks everything – his future, his family and his own life – to expose the truth. Ruffalo is accompanied by outstanding performances from the critically acclaimed supporting cast including Anne Hathaway, Tim Robbins and Bill Camp in this gripping thriller.

The exceptionally taut script by Mario Correa and Matthew Carnahan was adapted from the New York Times Magazine article “The Lawyer Who Became DuPont’s Worst Nightmare” By Nathaniel Rich. Ruffalo produced the film. Blu-ray. Universal. robin@coachellavalleyweekly.com

irefighters and Police Officers want to remind you of some safety tips while you’re out celebrating on St. Patrick’s Day,” reminds Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna.

As we approach St. Patrick’s Day, we want everyone to celebrate responsibly. Here are some tips to help you safely navigate the festivities this year.

Predetermine a safe way to get home for you and your friends. Whether you’re watching a parade or going to or hosting a party, ensure everyone in your group has a safe means of returning home if you plan to drink. Select a designated driver, arrange for a cab, plot a bus route, or figure out a nearby place you can crash for the night. It’s a good idea to keep route maps of local public transportation, as well as the numbers for taxi companies handy during the day.

Eat before going out. Drinking on an empty stomach is a good way to end your St. Paddy’s day a lot earlier than planned. Make sure to get some nutrients in you to help absorb that alcohol.

Stay hydrated. Getting enough water will also help keep the party going on longer, and decrease the likelihood you’ll have a March 18th hangover.

If you feel impaired, don’t get behind the wheel. In the eyes of the law, impaired driving is drunk driving, and even if you feel fine, a

breathalyzer might not concur. With all the checkpoints on the roads, it’s best to play it extra safe. If you have even the least bit of doubt, don’t drive.

Be extra cautious on the roads. Just because you’re a safe and sober driver doesn’t mean other people are. A disproportionate of traffic accidents on St. Patrick’s Day are caused by people driving under the influence. Whether you’re driving or just crossing the street on foot, keep your awareness levels high.

While at restaurants, parties, bars or events maintain situational awareness at all times, know where your exits are and if you see something suspicious report it to the authorities.

Never iron a four-leaf clover, because you don’t want to press your luck…

Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Please Be Safe!

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29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 Herb Benham 6pm AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-202-1111 Marc Antonelli 6:30pm BERNIE’S; RM; 760-202 4499 Chris Lomeli 6:30-10pm CASTELLI’S; PD; 760-773-3365 Patrick Tuzzolino 5:30pm CHEF GEORGE’S PICASSO LOUNGE; PD; 760-200-1768 Lizann Warner 6:30-9:30pm CUNARD’S SANDBAR; LQ; 760-564-3660 Bill Baker 6pm FIRESIDE LOUNGE; PS; 760-327-1700 Red’s Rockstar Karaoke 9pm HENRY’S SPORTS BAR AND GRILL; CC; 760656-3444 Karaoke w/ KJ Danny 9pm HUNTER’S; PS; 760-323-0700 Karaoke 9pm INDIAN WELLS C.C.; IW; Michael Keeth 4-7pm JOSHUA TREE SALOON; JT; 760-366-2250 Ted Quinn’s Open Mic 7pm KOKOPELLI’S; YV; 760-228-2589 Karaoke 7pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-3252794 PS Sound Company 6:30pm LAVENDER BISTRO; LQ; 760-564-5353 Abie

Perkins Fireside Lounge, Mark Guerrero Patio 5:30pm LIT@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; 760-345-2450 Brad’s Pad 7pm MASTRO’S; PD; 760-776-6777 Finesse 6:3010:30pm MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760-325-2323 Mikael Healey 8pm MITCH’S ON EL PASEO; PD; 760-779-9200 Alex Santana 12-2:30pm NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke 8pm-1:15am THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Tim Burleson 7:45pm PETE’S HIDEAWAY; PS; 760-322-6500 Alex Santana 7-10pm PURPLE ROOM; PS; 760-322-4422 Rose Mallett 6:30-9:30pm TACK ROOM TAVERN; IND; 760-347-9985 Country Night 6pm TROPICALE – CORAL SEAS LOUNGE; PS; 760-866-1952 The Derrik Lewis Trio 5-9pm VICKY’S OF SANTA FE; IW; 760-345-9770 John Stanley King 6:30-12:30am WOODY’S PALMHOUSE; PS; 760-230-0188 Yve Evans and David Ring 6:30pm

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Haddon Libby

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oachella Valley is having a Black Swan event of its own. Black swans are unexpected or very low probability events that have a significant negative effect on stock markets.

Where the coronavirus was the contagion, it has been the reaction to this serious health event that is causing an economic shock to businesses throughout the Coachella Valley.

Because of that cancellation of the tennis tournament and delay of the Coachella festival, many small, local businesses that rely on these major tourism events for a bulk of their profits will go into the summer struggling financially.

The economic slowdown caused by virus concerns may be slow-lived for other parts of the country but it will have a lasting impact locally that will cause some businesses to fail.

This bleak result is a natural outcome of an already short selling season as is the case in a resort community and a black swan event like the cancellation of major tourism events. While some businesses will fail, most will be hurt as lower revenues lead to lower tax receipts for our local cities, which could lead to cuts in spending. Hopefully, cities will utilize rainy day funds as this qualifies as a local monsoon for many parts of our economy. Beyond the businesses and people that directly work at those events, people who rent out their homes for the festivals, drivers for Uber/Lyft and most restaurants will miss out on their most lucrative

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times of the year.

Each dollar that is spent or not spent has a multiplier effect across the economy. What you spend at one business is then spent on their staff, suppliers and others who then go about doing the same thing over and over again.

While we cannot know as yet whether the extraordinary actions taken by people, governments and businesses are appropriate actions or excessive overreactions, we can be certain that the result will be a weaker economy here in the Coachella Valley as tourism is one of our primary business engines and this hit at just about the worst time of year possible. Without tourism, this region has an awfully large oversupply of everything from houses to restaurants to pretty much anything that you can think of.

While older people are rightfully concerned

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for their health given that their susceptibility to grave outcomes from any strong cold or flu strain, the vast majority of us will be fine. In truth, Coachella Valley residents have a greater risk of mortality from Desert Fever than the coronavirus at present, yet we hear very little being done to address and attempt to cure this often-deadly disease.

The federal government appears to be ready to provide some targeted assistance to those who cannot afford to miss a day of work.

They are also crafting a method by which small businesses will be able to apply for low/no interest rate loans. Will this assistance come quickly enough to mitigate the economic damage that is being done every day to our local economy? Like the drastic measures taken to control the spread of the coronavirus, we will find out in time.

Until then, the absolute worst thing anyone can do is overreact and panic…which seems to be happening. Buying enough toilet paper to last longer than your food supplies seems rather myopic and (I have to say it) ass backwards. A better approach might be to learn how to buy online and have groceries delivered to your home. By shopping online, you can get everything that you need without ever leaving your home. If you are worried enough about your health to fill your car with paper products when gathering flats of beverages, stay at home or in your car until the worst of flu season passes by.

Haddon Libby is the Founder and Managing Partner of Winslow Drake Investment Management, a Fiduciary Investment Management firm. For more info on our services, please visit WinslowDrake.com or email HLibby@WinslowDrake.com.

LEGAL REPRESENTATION OF THE INJURED & CRIMINALLY ACCUSED

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ast weekend I met tourists who came here for The Tennis Tournament. Not only was the IW Tennis Tournament cancelled, but they got a DUI and their license will be too. Is this an example of the Ides of March? It appears they did almost everything wrong...so forewarned is forearmed.

Here are 21 things to know if you are stopped for DUI. 1. Advise the officer you would be happy to talk, but your attorney has advised you not to talk without his permission. Request they contact attorney Dale Gribow (760-837-7500 or dale@dalegribowlaw.com) for an ok. They won’t call me, but it gives you an excuse for remaining silent. In other words I am the strawman and at fault, not the driver.

2. The Field Sobriety and Breath Test (FST) at the scene are Optional. OPT not to take the FST (walk the line, finger to nose, alphabet etc.) and the Preliminary Alcohol Screening Breath Chemical Test at the scene.

3. Cooperate and take a Blood Test.

4. Remain Silent (Silence is Golden and Handcuffs are Silver).

5. Remove social media sites as the Police investigators obtain your information on Facebook etc.

6. Your attorney must call DMV within 10 days to prevent your 30 day license suspension.

7. A DMV “STAY” request freezes the suspension that occurs after 30 days... thus saving your license until the conclusion.

8. The White Temporary Driver’s License is valid until DMV notifies you of a Suspension.

9. Get a DMV ID card & your driving record.

10. DMV Hearings involve constitutional rights issues but Refusals are used to argue guilt.

11. DMV Hearing Officers are both the judge and prosecutor.

12. The DA must meet the burden of proof on all issues or you win.

13. A DUI creates 2 proceedings, a Court & DMV hearing, & one doesn’t affect the other.

A DMV license suspension is 4 months & 5 months if a restricted license is requested.

14. If a court plea is entered before the DMV hearing, though no immediate license suspension, when the court notifies the Sacramento DMV, they will suspend your license. Attend DUI classes, your Ins co. files the SR22 and you pay a reissuance fee for the license return or take advantage of new 2019 law for an IID (Ignition Interlock Device).

15. The DMV issues a 6 month Order of Suspension after a plea but unlike a San Bernardino DMV Hearing Suspension, you can request a restricted license by paying $55 to reissue a license and $15 for the restricted license and show proof of DUI class enrollment. This DMV action is triggered by the court plea.

16. DMV usually precedes the court resulting in a suspension ruling against the driver. However, after 30 days you request a restricted license.

17. Probable Cause to stop/contact you and the chemical test validity are primary of the 3 issues.

18. DMV is a PER SE Hearing and if you are

.08, you are per se guilty and the Burden of Proof technically reverts to the driver.

19. Our clients don’t testify at DMV because hearings are arguments over evidence, not facts. If present, the hearing officer can call you to testify under oath, over our objection. The hearing is taped so the driver’s statements can be used against them in a court trial. Pleading to the hearing officer you have never been arrested before or you are a wealthy philanthropist, will do no good.

The hearing officer may pity you but they will still take your license. Hearing officer have no authority to “plea bargain” or deviate from the statutory penalties.

20. DMV is an Administrative hearing and doesn’t follow the court rules thus allowing DMV to win over 90% of the hearings.

21. We can appear for you without your having to go to court.

Remember: Silence is Golden and Handcuffs are Silver so DON’T TALK to POLICE without your lawyer’s permission.

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By Michelle Borthwick

Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage Executive Chef Kenneth Williams

Right from the start let’s get clear that Keto doesn’t damage women’s hormones.

Guests to Enjoy Intimate One of A Kind Dinner at Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage, Thursday, March 26

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ward-winning Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa in Rancho Mirage will host the Agua Caliente Culinary Experience on Thursday, March 26 at 6:00PM. The special event offers a prix fixe wine-paired dinner prepared by Celebrity Chef Jamie Gwen in collaboration with Agua Caliente’s Executive Chef Kenneth Williams. The event, hosting up to 150 guests, will take place al fresco on the resort hotel’s event lawn. Chef Gwen will join Executive Chef Kenneth Williams on stage live to prepare dishes and share with the dining audience their ingredients and cooking techniques.

Agua Caliente Culinary Experience is the first of its kind and Executive Chef Kenneth Williams is thrilled to welcome Chef Jamie Gwen as co-host. Chef Gwen is a graduate of both the Culinary Institute of America and Le Cordon Bleu graduate, certified sommelier and 7-time cookbook author. She can be seen sharing her passion for food on KTLA Channel 5, HSN, on national news shows and in print from coast-to-coast. Her weekly syndicated radio show is heard every weekend on stations across the country and in Southern California on Talk Radio 790 KABC. Chef Gwen has been seen on The Food Network’s Beat Bobby Flay and Cutthroat Kitchen, Bravo, HGTV, The Talk, Master Chef, Million Dollar Listing, Emeril Live, Martha Stewart.

“This will truly be a one-of-a-kind experience for each guest that joins us. Whether they love to cook or just enjoy trying new dishes, it will be a memorable evening for all,” shares Executive Chef Kenneth Williams. “Having

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a meal prepared in front of you with skilled chefs talking you through each step is a rare opportunity and I’m excited to give people the chance to experience it.”

Guests will dine in a unique al fresco setting to enjoy the prepared dinner, complete with wine pairings to accompany each course. The menu will include Rodney Strong Reserve Cabernet paired with pistachio crusted rack of lamb in a cherry port sauce. There will also be vegetarian options. In addition to commemorative gifts, guests will receive a copy of Jamie Gwen’s newly released e-book, LAST BITE Lean & Clean Recipes. Chef Gwen will also host a meet and greet with guests for photo opportunities.

“I’m honored to have the opportunity to share a few of my recipes with a live audience and cook some incredible dishes on stage at Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage with Chef Ken,” adds Chef Jamie Gwen. I love cooking live for guests so they can see the process of creating an incredible meal from start to finish – and then enjoy that meal.”

Seating for this event is on a first come first serve basis. Tickets are $125. Full menu is online. hotwatercasino.com/agua-calienteculinary-experience.

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ou may have heard, due to a lot of misinformation on the internet, that Keto damages women’s hormones.

The best advice is to trust your body, customize your Keto, and make sure you are doing the Keto diet properly, so you receive all its optimal benefits.

Just How does Keto Affect Female Hormones?

Unfortunately, there are many women who would benefit greatly from the Keto diet but won’t try it because of what they have read on the internet saying it will cause hormonal problems. With that in mind, let’s rethink Keto and hormones and look at the proven benefits of Keto for women. One study shows that after just four months on Keto women with PCOS had balanced hormones. (1) Not to mention, uterine fibroids, and endometriosis all can benefit from a ketogenic diet and effortless fat loss, reduction in inflammation, treatment and possible reversal of type II diabetes, neurological diseases, cancer, insulin resistance and mood improvement. (2) Wow, that’s an impressive list and a reason to give Keto your best effort.

What if I’m on the Keto diet now but struggling hormonally?

Eat more fat – Many problems on a keto diet are the result of not eating enough fat. Fat is your friend on keto and you absolutely need it to get enough energy and nutrients. If you don’t keep your intake at the recommended levels, you’ll put your body under immense stress which will add to your hormonal problems. This mistake is very common on Keto and easily corrected. Always think “Fat First” when planning all your food intake.

Pay closer attention to your carbs – 30 grams of total carbs per day or less is enough to keep most people in ketosis. However, this is where customization is so important.

The number of carbs your body needs to be effective with Keto depends on your activity level, age, lifestyle, health and other factors.

This number may need to be adjusted and nuanced the longer you are on Keto and will not always stay the same.

Not being in ketosis – Don’t guess if you are in ketosis just because you are eating high fat and low carb. Don’t say Keto isn’t working. There is a misconception about Keto vs. a low carb diet. You can be eating low carb

and not be in ketosis. Your body needs to be using ketones for energy to change your metabolism. (3). Make sure your ketones are in the optimal range for weight loss and health. The only way to really know is to consistently test with a blood meter.

De-stress – Stress must be ruled out as a contributing factor to any hormonal problem.

Stress raises cortisol levels, and cortisol disrupts your hormones and metabolism.

Find ways to put balance into your life and watch your hormones follow suit.

Exercise – Exercising enhances metabolic flexibility, which is your body’s ability to switch to fat burning and helps with stress. It’s a win-win on Keto. Even walking 20 minutes a day is an ideal way to unwind.

Quality & Quantity of Food – When enjoying the Keto diet eat real foods that are nutrient dense to support your body. Eat plenty of food. Eat when hungry to satiety and don’t worry about calories or eating too much.

Next Steps?

Remove any of these potential problems before you make the diagnosis that Keto is causing hormonal problems. Keto has been a game changer for many of the women I coach in my practice and it’s worked well to correct hormonal imbalances. If you are suffering and not feeling well, Keto is worth a try.

And, above all else, when you experience positive results with Keto, please share it with other women so they can enjoy the benefits of weight loss, health and balanced hormones.

About Michelle Borthwick: Michelle is a Keto Lifestyle coach, a Seasoned expert on Customized Keto. Keto weight loss results can be improved with Coaching, Customization, Accountability and a trusted partner to guide you every step of the way. Michelle offers private sessions, proven Keto diet hacks, meal plans, proprietary customization, goal setting and more. If you are interested in customizing Keto for you and your lifestyle, book a complimentary private coaching session online at KetoIsEasyCoach.com.

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By Michelle Ann Rizzio

Cannabis is a lady

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nd that’s what we will be exploring today.

Cannabis has been used to treat the human reproductive system in our history.

A uterus has it’s very own nervous system and four kinds of ligaments. Not to mention its own system of arteries within itself. Uterus having people experience pain in a cycle monthly from their teens to their old age--all from this life giving organ.

Cannabis is a phenomenal plant that can produce synergistic compounds that work with the human body. The plant can present itself as male, or female, depending on its development. The THC rich version we all love to experience and medicate with is the female development of the plant and is referred to as cannabis. The male plant is called hemp and produces a multitude of CBD rich seeds and no buds. Working with the plant hands on gives you a complete understanding of the separate subtle energies of each version of the plant.

The cannabis female plants are very sensitive and responsive. When they are in their optimal living conditions and cared for the plant produces amazing buds filled with mature resin glands and good intentions. I personally believe it’s here to heal us all.

As a female bodied person, I have found immense relief from the cycle of pain my uterus puts me through by working with cannabis.

While my uterus does it’s thing, I have learned to care for myself with everything from hash suppositories to cbd baths and smoking concentrate mixed into indica heavy flower joints.. And I’m not alone. Uterus having people across the world have found the plant useful in dealing with these issues. In the 19th century, cannabis was commonly used. It was often that you would find cannabis tinctures and yards of hemp. Most importantly it was researched. I love reading about the 19th century because science was so innocent and the method was firsthand and tried. In the American Journal of Homeopathic Materia Medica and Record of Medical Science by Dr. W.A.D Pierce, the 19th century use of cannabis is well documented and explored by Pierce. Cannabis was formally introduced to the US as a medicine in 1840 and Pierce explored cannabis throughout the end of the 1800s. Queen Victoria herself used cannabis in the late 1800s. Many cannabis

enthusiasts cite Queen Victoria as the first woman to use cannabis for PMS. Cannabis works with the uterus through its vast amount of cannabinoid receptors. At this time research does not tell us why the uterus has so many receptors in the gynaecological urinary tract. The vagina has a mucous membrane that can easily absorb cannabis through the form of a suppository made with high quality cannabis concentrate. In the UK many researchers such as Columbia Care and Westmed are working diligently to learn more about cannabis including its relationship with the uterus. Research available shows that not only can cannabis assist in the monthly cycle of PMS but also endometriosis, menopause, pelvic conditions, and the sexual health spectrum -- including pleasure.

Physician T.L Wright claimed that cannabis was helpful for vomiting during pregnancy in the 19th century as well. Across cultures and timelines on the other side of the world, the Egyptian medical text Ebers Papyrus suggested that cannabis was used during active labor.

It is also said to have been involved in the pregnancies of high class Roman women during labor. Fascinatingly in her book Cannabis in Medical Practice: A Legal, Historical, and Pharmacological Overview of Therapeutic Us of Marijuana, Mary Lynn Mathre R.N describes a finding in 1992 of the remains of a 14 year old girl in the 4th century died giving birth and they found ashes in her abdominal area containing THC. More recent studies can be found on the women of Jamaica by Dr. Dreher in her comprehensive study over 25 years “Prenatal marijuana exposure and neonatal outcomes in Jamaica: an ethnographic study” in 1994.

As the industry continues to grow there is no way the female bodied person will be left behind. Ask your dispensary about brands like FORIA, Yummi Karma, Kikoko, and Humboldt Apothecary to explore how you can work with your uterus with cannabis.

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The Hemp Industry is Exploding

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his year’s Southern California Hemp Conference in Palm Springs was a big hit this year and attendees are wanting it here every year. Thanks to the 2018 Farm Bill that Trump signed the states are rushing to implement legislation. Hemp, often called the Christmas Tree plant, has farmers ready with the science and technology to yield a profitable crop with under 0.3% delta-9-tetrahydocannabinol (THC).

Currently 98% of the hemp grown in California is for the Cannabinol (CBD) market. In the next five years this percentage will switch to industrial hemp. Hemp industrial products were on display at the Hemp Conference. Paper cups, jeans, plywood and hundreds of other products will be made out of hemp. Hemp is a versatile strong product giving farmers a profitable sustainable plant.

On display was the mechanized method of harvesting hemp for CBD or fiber. No more hand trimming the buds. Farmers are studying the ideal method to mass produce and mass harvest crops the same way they harvest carrots or corn.

Large machines costing thousands of dollars are a viable long-term investment. Chris Boucher CEO FarmTiva reminded us that keeping the THC lower than 0.3% is the skill of the “farmers eye.”

The science of hemp is pushing ahead to find a testing mechanism that will test the THC content on site. Inspectors cannot tell the difference between a hemp fiber plant or marijuana. Costing many people harvesting or transporting hemp, being wrongfully arrested.

A huge benefit to cities allowing hemp farming in their areas is hemp will render the crop from illegal farms ruined due to the cross pollination.

The CA-Hemp Briefing Sheet at the conference states: “CBD Hemp is priced by the “point”, or total percentage points of CBD. There are several kinds of cannabinoids in hemp.

These include; Cannabidiol (CBD), Cannabinol (CBN), Cannabigerol (CBG) and others.

The CBD level of the harvested biomass is sent to a lab where the THC and CBD content is determined. If the crop is ‘hot’ meaning the THC is over the limit for hemp the crop is destroyed.

Remember the farmer is licensed for hemp not marijuana. If a pound of CBD is $2/pound and the crop tested has ten points, then the crop will yield $20/pound.

Sandro Piancone Founder and CEO of Hempacco, described the development of a brand of hemp for cigarettes made with 100% hemp or 50%:50% hemp:tobacco, hemp paper, hemp filter, hemp packaging. The sample he was displaying had 80% CBD. Obviously growing the hemp to have high CBN and CBG will yield higher points.

John Miller Framer at CustomSpectrum. co, spoke about the cannabinoids. He feels tinctures are fading in view and what replaces them is isolates of specific cannabinoids. We know CBN can be used as a sleep aide but what happens when it is combined with CBD? What if we had a tablet with 50/50 CBD/CBN? Last but not least was Lanny Swerdlow, RN, Director from Marijuana Anti-Prohibition Project (MMP) displaying all the legislative policies for our perusal. He holds meeting on the first Saturday of the month at the Crystal Fantasy in Palm Springs from 12PM to 1:30PM when he updates us on federal and state legislative news.

Lanny is our one-person lobbyist in Southern California for access to marijuana. Lanny is also a member of the BrownieMaryClub. Lanny is organizing a trip to Sacramento in May for the yearly lobby day.

Contact Lanny at lannyswerdlowrn@yahoo. com and Ruth Hill RN at hilruth@gmail.com for questions about medical cannabis.

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re you immersed in a funk? Are you experiencing a lack of motivation?

Do you have a lack of motivation about the way you feel? Therefore, what are you going to do about getting back into the groove? Time is passing and we continue to do nothing about addressing our problems. It is time to investigate the issue and commence solving the problem(s).

May I challenge you to hit the rewind button on your life and revert to your childhood? You had dreams and you were filled with passion about what the future may hold. Do you feel the same today? It is likely we do not hold the same dreams and certainly not the exact passion. As a child you may recall being asked, what do you want to be when you grow up? You may have had bountiful dreams, goals, and aspirations.

What happened to those dreams? Life happened along the way. As we grew into adulthood we experienced or witnessed dreams not be fulfilled and possibly crushed.

Who says you cannot live out your dreams now? We hold the key. It is our prerogative and responsibility to act or not.

You may have dreams and be excited in a childlike way. As humans we dare to dream. If dreaming is all you need to do to be fulfilled then this tactic works for you. Yet, if you want to act out your dreams, go for it! You are the only person who says you can’t. Erase the

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words. “I can’t.” Replace them with, “I can or I will try.” At this juncture in our lives it is about attitude. Each of us has had something preclude us from pursuing something beautiful. I also understand timing can be everything. Take the tragedies, hiccups, and distractions and utilize these experiences positively. Lose the frame of mind of self-pity.

You will gain confidence once you get up and dust yourself off.

How do I ignite my personal flame?

Identify what you want, need, and desire.

Be realistic (you can never dream to big) and be patient. Be realistic about time frames.

Nothing spectacular and outrageous is going to happen instantaneously. Expect to work.

The work is part of the journey and should be looked at positively. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn and grow personally.

Each of us has the power to dream and live out our passions. Be prepared, be diligent, stay focused and surround yourself with people who love and support you. Finding your inner child is not hard because you truly have never lost the little boy or girl in you.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Giacomo Puccini’s famous opera Tosca premiered in 1900. It featured a heroine named Tosca. In 1914, Puccini’s favorite Tosca, a soprano singer named Maria Jeritza, was performing in a production at New York’s Metropolitan Opera. As she got ready to sing an aria entitled “I Live for Art,” she stumbled and fell. Rather than struggle awkwardly to rise, she pretended that this was all quite natural—called for in the script. She sang the entire piece while lying on the floor. Puccini loved it! Ever since then, most of the singers who have played the role of Tosca have sung “I Live for Art” while prone. I suggest you regard this as an inspirational teaching. What lucky accidents could you make into permanent additions or enhancements?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Taurus poet Gary Snyder said, “Three-fourths of philosophy and literature is the talk of people trying to convince themselves that they really like the cage they were tricked into entering.” Personally, I think that many of us, not just philosophers and writers, do the same thing. Are you one of us? Your first assignment during the next four weeks will be to explore whether you do indeed tend to convince yourself that you like the cage you were tricked into entering.

Your second assignment: If you find that you are in a cage, do everything you can to stop liking it. Third assignment: Use all your ingenuity, call on all the favors you’re owed, and conjure up the necessary magic so that you can flee the cage.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “Your body is not a temple,” declared author and celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain. “It’s an amusement park. Enjoy the ride.” I half-agree with him. I’m deeply devoted to regarding the body as an amusement park. It should be a source of endless fun and enjoyment. We have the right—indeed, I’d say a duty—to wield our bodies in ways that immerse us in the mysteries and miracles of pleasure. But here’s where I disagree with Bourdain: I believe the body is also a temple that deserves our reverence and respect and protective tenderness. Your assignment in the coming weeks, Gemini, is to raise your commitment to treating your body as both an amusement park and a holy temple.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Early in his career, Cancerian painter Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot (1796–1875) sold only a few paintings. But eventually his luck improved. Once he was financially successful, he became very generous. He wielded his influence to get jobs for other artists, and mentored many artists, as well. Sometimes he added a few dabs of paint to the finished works of younger, struggling painters, then signed the canvases with his own name so that the works could more easily be sold. The coming weeks will be a favorable time to adopt your own version of Corot’s approach toward those around you who could benefit from your help and support. (P.S. It’s in your selfish interest to do so, although the reasons why may not be clear for a while.)

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Composer Brian Eno has testified that African music underlies and influences much of his work. He exults in the freedom and unpredictability it encourages. Why? Here’s one reason: In African songs, there are often multiple rhythms. And they’re not locked together; they float freely in relationship to each other. Eno says this is different from Western music, whose salient quality is that all the rhythmic elements are contained “in little boxes”—locked into a tyrannically mechanical clockwork pattern. According to my reading of the astrological omens, dear Leo, the coming weeks will be an excellent time for you to experiment with Eno’s insight. How? Escape mechanical clockwork patterns and activate the “multiple, free-floating rhythm” metaphor in everything you do.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Are you interested in enhancing your mastery of togetherness? Are you open to my suggestion that you should seek out practical education about the arts of intimacy?

Would you be willing to meditate on how you might bring additional creativity and flair into your close alliances? If you answered yes to those

questions, the next six weeks will provide you with ample opportunities to dive in to all that fun work.

“Collaboration” and “cooperation” will be words of power for you. “Synergy and symbiosis” should be your tender battle cry.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): As you come to the climax of your Season of Good Gaffes and Lucky Bloopers, I’ll remind you of folk singer Pete Seeger’s definition of a “productive mistake.” He said it had these five qualities: “1. made in the service of mission and vision; 2. acknowledged as a mistake; 3. learned from; 4. considered valuable; 5. shared for the benefit of all.” Let’s hope, Libra, that your recent twists and turns fit at least some of these descriptions!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Would you consider making one more push, Scorpio? Can I coax you to continue your half-confusing, half-rewarding quest? Are you willing to wander even further out into the frontier and take yet another smart risk and try one additional experiment? I hope so. You may not yet be fully convinced of the value of these forays outside of your comfort zone, but I suspect you will ultimately be glad that you have chosen what’s interesting over what’s convenient. P.S. In the coming weeks, you could permanently expand your reservoir of courage.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): A traditional astrologer might say that you Sagittarians typically spend less time at home than any other sign of the zodiac. Some of you folks even rebel against the idea that having a stable home is a health-giving essential.

You may feel that you can’t be totally free unless you always have your next jaunt or journey planned, or unless you always have a home-away-from-home to escape to. I understand and appreciate these quirks about your tribe, but am also committed to coaxing you to boost your homebody quotient. Now would be a perfect time to do that. You’re more open than usual to the joy and power of cultivating a nurturing home.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The more crooked the path, the faster you’ll get to where you’re going.

Every apparent detour will in fact be at least a semi-valuable shortcut. Any obstacle that seems to block your way will inspire you to get smarter and more resourceful, thereby activating lucky breaks that bring unexpected grace. So don’t waste even a minute cursing outbreaks of inconvenience, my dear, because those outbreaks will ultimately save you time and make life easier. (P.S.: During the coming weeks, conventional wisdom will be even more irrelevant than it usually is.)

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): When I was a young adult, I was unskilled and indigent. Many restaurants exploited my feeble prowess at washing pots and pans and dishes, but the meager wage they paid me barely kept me fed and housed. You will perhaps understand why, now that I’m grown up, I am averse to cleaning pots and pans and dishes, including my own. That’s why I pay a helper to do that job. Is there an equivalent theme in your own life? An onerous task or grueling responsibility that oppressed you or still oppresses you? Now is a good time to find a way to declare your independence from it.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): I suspect your fantasy life will be especially potent in the coming weeks. Your imagination will have an enhanced power to generate visions that could eventually manifest as actual events and situations. On the one hand, that could be dicey, because you can’t afford to over-indulge in fearful speculations and worried agitation. On the other hand, that could be dramatically empowering, because your good new ideas and budding dreams may start generating practical possibilities rather quickly.

“In purely spiritual matters, God grants all desires. Those who have less have asked for less,” wrote Simone Weil. Is that true for you?

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SERGEY ‘THE KRUSHER’ KOVALEV RETURNS TO THE RING IN LOADED GOLDEN BOY BOXING CARD AT FANTASY SPRINGS ON APRIL 25th

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ne of the most dangerous punchers in boxing history — Sergey “Krusher” Kovalev (34-3-1, 24 KOs) — returns to the ring on Saturday, April 25th at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in the main event of a special edition of Golden Boy Boxing. The former light heavyweight champion looks to bounce back from his recent loss to Canelo Alvarez by taking on former world title challenger Sullivan Barrera (22-3, 14 KOs) in a 12-round cruiserweight battle.

The loaded fight card will feature pugilists from four continents competing for championship belts from all four major sanctioning organizations. Tickets starting at $35 go on sale Friday, March 13th at 10 a.m. at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via phone (800) 827-2946 and online at FantasySpringsResort. com.

The event will be streamed live exclusively on DAZN. “I’m delighted to announce this epic card of international proportions,” said Golden Boy Chairman/ CEO Oscar De La Hoya. “Boxing fans will be treated to a banquet of big fights headlined by Sergey Kovalev vs. Sullivan Barrera.

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April 25th at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino.”

Kovalev, 36, is a three-time light heavyweight champion who captured his first world title in 2013 when he stopped Nathan Cleverly in Wales. The Russian knockout artist then unified the WBO, WBA and IBF titles with a lopsided unanimous decision victory over future Hallof-Famer Bernard “The Alien” Hopkins in Atlantic City in 2014. Kovalev then successfully defended his titles twice against Jean Pascal and once against Isaac Chilemba. Despite setbacks against Andre “S.O.G.” Ward and Eleider Alvarez, he avenged his loss to the former and scored a technical knockout against undefeated contender Anthony Yarde. In his most recent outing, Kovalev was stopped by Canelo Alvarez in the 11th round on November 2nd in Las Vegas.

“I am happy to get back in the ring and to be on my way back to world championship bouts,” Kovalev said. “Barrera is a Cuban fighter and, even though I never faced any Cuban fighters as a professional, back in amateur days it was always Russian boxers competing with Cuban boxers, so I’m looking forward to remembering my amateur boxing. I’m very glad to be back and to bring my boxing to my fans on April 25th.”

After a spectacular amateur career, Barrera defected to the United States in 2009, and soon made his professional debut in Miami. In only his eighth fight, he captured two regional titles by defeating Frank Paines in 2011, which he followed with victories against Jeff “Left Hook” Lacy and Karo Murat. Barrera suffered his first defeat against Andre Ward, but returned to defeat then-undefeated Vyacheslav Shabranskyy and scored a decision win against Joe Smith Jr. The 38-year-old contender’s only other losses have been against Dmitry Bivol and Jesse Hart in very competitive fights, and he looks to make another run for a world title in 2020.

“This will be the most important fight of my career because I have always pursued a fight with Sergey Kovalev,” said Barrera. “I know that he has to win this fight in order to continue with his career, but the case is the same with me.

It is very important to win this fight, which for me would be like becoming a world champion.

That’s what it means for me to finally face Kovalev. I also want to thank Golden Boy for

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believing in me and my team, and for giving us the opportunity that we have always wanted, which is to fight Kovalev.”

In the co-main event, Patrick Teixeira (311, 22 KOs) of Sao Paulo, Brazil makes the first defense of his WBO Super Junior Middleweight World Title against undefeated challenger Brian “El Boxi” Castaño (16-0-1, 12 KOs) of Buenos Aires, Argentina in a 12-round battle.

Rene “El Gemelo” Alvarado (32-8, 21 KOs) of Managua, Nicaragua puts his WBA Super Featherweight World Title on the line against Roger “The Kid” Gutierrez (24-3-1, 20 KOs) of Maracaibo, Venezuela. Alvarado will defend his title for the first time after taking it from Andrew “El Chango” Cancio in November 2019 at Fantasy Springs, while Gutierrez is coming off a five straights wins, including an upset knockout of Eduardo “Rocky” Hernandez.

Chayaphon Moonsri (54-0, 18 KOs), a Thai boxer who currently boasts the most impressive undefeated record in the sport, defends his WBC Minimumweight World Title against Marco J. Rementizo (12-3, 9 KOs) of Misamis Oriental, Philippines in a 12-round fight.

Felix “El Gemelo” Alvarado (35-2, 30 KOs) of Managua, Nicaragua defends his IBF Light Flyweight World Championship against DeeJay Kriel (16-1-1, 8 KOs) of Boksburg, South Africa in a 12-round battle. Felix, who is the twin brother of Rene, will fight for the first time after signing with Golden Boy. Former world champion Alberto “Explosivo” Machado (22-2, 18 KOs) of San Juan, Puerto Rico will look to inch closer towards becoming a two-division world champion when he takes on Cristian Baez (18-1, 17 KOs) of Caracas, Venezuela in a 10-round lightweight bout.

Diego De La Hoya (22-1, 10 KOs) of Mexicali, Mexico and Manuel “Tino” Avila (23-2-1, 8 KOs) of Fairfield meet in a 10-round matchup between two standout featherweight contenders.

Recently signed middleweight contender Shane Mosley Jr. (15-3, 9 KOs) of Pomona makes his Golden Boy debut in an eight-rounder against Abraham Cordero (13-5-2, 7 KOs) of Guadalajara, Mexico.

Hector Valdez (12-0, 8 KOs) of Dallas, Texas returns in an eight-round super bantamweight fight against a soon-to-be announced opponent.

More info: goldenboypromotions.com Tickets starting at $35 go on sale Friday, March 13th at 10 a.m. at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via phone (800) 827-2946 and online at FantasySpringsResort.com.

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