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Strangers You Know

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The Front Bottoms

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Collide

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Record Store Day

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Jim Lauderdale

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Coachella Fest...........................................3 Vestal Village.............................................6 Tech Talk - Overnight................................6 Strangers You Know.................................7 The Front Bottoms....................................7 Collide’s “Not A Pool Party”......................8 Dayclub Palm Springs..............................8 The Dead Ships / Steady Holiday.............9 Record Store Day......................................9 Epoch Momentous..................................10 Backstage Jazz........................................10 Jim Lauderdale......................................... 11 Consider This - Nap Eyes........................12 Art Scene - August Muth........................13 Pet Place..................................................14 The Vino Voice ........................................15 Club Crawler Nightlife............................16 Pampered Palate.....................................18 The Passport To Art, Design & Food......19 Screeners.................................................20 Book Review............................................21 Other Desert Cities.................................21 Haddon Libby.........................................23 Dale Gribow............................................23 Safety Tips...............................................24 Art Scene - 99 Buck & Up........................24 Heavenly Horse Haven...........................25 Sports Scene...........................................25 Ask Jenny................................................26 Health & Fitness Dr. Leonard Feld.........26 Free Will Astrology.................................27 Mind, Body & Spirit ................................27 Beauty with Dr. Lombardo.....................28 Life & Career Coach ................................28

“I’m all over the place with my musical interests, so Coachella is a rad way to see/ experience my iPod shuffle live!” – Katie Cathcart, of the award-winning local band, Bridger. very year I walk onto the Empire Polo grounds transformed for the musical experience of the year, I can almost hear Rod Sterling narrating: “You’re traveling through another dimension -- a dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind. A journey into a wondrous land whose boundaries are that of imagination.

That’s a signpost up ahead: your next stop”… the “2016 Coachella Valley Music and Art Festival” followed by the one that says, “No food or beverage beyond this point.” According to CBS 2, Chief Meteorologist, Patrick Evans, this year’s attendees are expected to enjoy a gentler, milder weekend than the traditional sand pelting wind storms and record setting heat blasts that have spilled beers and ruined nachos while making national headlines.

“Coachella always brings hot acts and some hot weather too! This weekend, I expect temperatures to top out in the mid-andupper 80s, with lows down around 65. It might be a little gusty on Friday, but not the rest of the weekend. It will be great for festival goers, unless you’re standing next to the ones that don’t have access to showers!” (Thank you Patrick) I’m not going to lie. The list of acts is long and intimidating, even to someone who prides themselves in keeping up with the music scene, local and national. Musical taste is subjective and can vary with age.

This year, to be fair, I’ve enlisted some help – a lot of help. I went to our local experts – our local original rock musicians who have dedicated themselves to their craft, have marinated themselves in the music that inspires them, and therefore have incredible scrutiny. The list of “must see bands” comes from music entrepreneurs ages 13 to 50, and yes, there is music for pretty much everybody at this year’s festival, as has become standard.

First up, Jake Sonderman, a 13 year old Academy of Music Performance (AMP) graduate. Jake plays guitar for Minor Emergency and bass guitar for DTension who will be featured at Stagecoach this

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year. “I prefer the more traditional bands over EDM. My picks are Guns ‘N Roses, Cold War Kids, Of Monsters and Men, Silversun Pickups, and Matt and Kim. Guns ‘N Roses is for sure the top of that list!”

Ison Van Winkle, lead singer for the CV Music Award nominated band, YIP YOPS, chose this top five: “LCD Soundsystem: I chose them because James Murphy’s music has had a big influence on me, and I’m interested to see their return to the stage.

Death Grips: Their music is really heavy, but also very inspiring to me. I’ve never heard

anything like them, and they have a kick ass live show. Kamasi Washington: I’ve heard so many good things about his take on jazz, and his band is supposed to have amazing musical synergy. Then there’s Savages: I’m interested in their post-punk, Lo-Fi music, and according to Ross (drummer of YIP YOPS), they’re awesome live. Finally, Beach House: I’m really into their music right now.

I haven’t heard a bad song from them and am curious to see them live.”

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COACHELLA continued from page 3 Brosquitos (a band that has made it to the finals of the Tachevah 2016 Concert Tour), shared his top 5: “I couldn’t miss Foals, the 1975, Matt & Kim, Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, and M83! They are seriously some up-class acts. I feel as if The 1975 is bringing back a bit of the Brit Invasion to America – something we’ve all been waiting for. Matt & Kim are just that upbeat duo that you would definitely dance to. Edward Sharp and his group are legends in creation for our generation, so that would definitely be a do-not-miss performance.”

Jim and Katie Cathcart chimed in at my request. The brother and sister duo, in their early 30s and late 20s, respectively, have been making incredible music for a while and are repeat nominees in this year’s CV Music Awards for their band, Bridger.

Jim Cathcart: “My picks include Savages – their’s is one of the best records this year, in my opinion, and I hear they’re a total force live. Then there’s Gary Clark Jr. - how could you not want to see this guy play guitar? The punk showmen, the Vandals, were a big influence for us growing up. We went to a lot of their shows. I’m really into the jazz trio, gogoPenguin – they’ve got good driving music and would be a set to catch when looking for a chill out moment.

I caught the band, Run the Jewels, briefly before, and they sounded killer. You get a viciously good rap fix with this one.” Katie Cathcart: The Vandals, LCD Sound System, Matt & Kim, Sufjan Stevens, and Miike Snow. I’m all over the place with my musical interests, so Coachella is a rad way to see/ experience my iPod shuffle live!”

Dougie VanSant of alternative rock band, The Flusters, who are also CV Music Award nominees, offered his golden picks: Run the Jewels, Autolux, LCD Sound System,

www.coachellavalleyweekly.com The Kills, and Major Lazer. “These five acts have carved out their own corner in a chaotic atmosphere of inundated music and media. These artists have been extremely influential to me, as well as countless other emerging and mainstream musicians.

Every song writer should research their catalogues.”

Hive Minds (Derek Jordan Gregg, Sean Poe, Matt Styler) have made their music known to the Coachella Valley for over 3 years. These CV Music Award nominees recommend Foals, Cold War Kids, Zella Day, Edward Sharpe + The Magnetic Zeros and Silversun Pickups. “We feel that these bands are all honest music that put out music with substance, not just synthesized to make money and force fed to the consumer.

These bands give me hope that you can still sell good records, go on tour, play festivals and live the dream with good material.”

Alex Antonio, whose original rock band, Hollace, has several CV Music Award nominations this year, gave us his picks in descending order: “(5) Gary Clark Jr. Awesome blues/rock musician who was first introduced to me as the ‘next Jimi Hendrix.’ He is soulful and real. His music speaks to the soul. (4) Mavis Staples has been a “staple” of music since the 60’s. She sang with The Band, among others, and is a true living legend. (3) Rancid embodies the spirit of what punk rock is. I’ve seen them a handful of times and they never disappoint.

(2) The Damned are true punk pioneers.

They had a hand in inventing the genre along with the Clash and the Ramones. They are often imitated but never duplicated.

(1) Guns n’ Roses - Because it’s Guns n F’n Roses! Enough said.

Dan Dillinger, award winning bassist, up for several CV Music Awards for his work in local original rock bands The Sweat Act

and Bridger, gave his honest feelings about the lineup: “You know, I’m not too excited about the lineup for 2016. This year, along with the last couple (or even few), have not been nearly as great as past years. BUT! Among the handful that I wouldn’t mind seeing this year are the Vandals, Rancid, Ice Cube, Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats and Savages. Although I’ve seen a couple of them a few times (and they’ve never disappointed), I think these five would most definitely be my highlights. As for Nathaniel Rateliff - never before has a folk/soul/blues artist/group gotten me feeling so damn good. The dude and his posse are fan-f?!&ing-tastic.”

Brandon Ray Henderson, well-known local musician (The Pedestrians, Parocella) and local booking agent/promoter, has always been a go-to source for me when it comes to finding great new music, and he has never disappointed. His top picks are Vandals, Silversun Pickups, FOALS, Rancid and Strangers You Know.

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Kristen Reinhagen, Director of Operations at Date Shed, who books several touring bands for the venue every year, chose Mavis Staples, Pete Yorn, Miike Snow, Carla Morrison and Bat for Lashes.

As for me, there are several young artists deserving of your time and attention, but there is one, for me, that has surprisingly not been mentioned yet: Chris Stapleton.

This soulful and prolific writer, whose songs have been recorded by many, emerged into his own on the stage of this year’s Country Music Awards alongside Justin Timberlake.

Stapleton’s bluesy, genuine performance and break your heart vocals catapulted him into mainstream love and adoration. He is definitely a must see and will play both Coachella and Stagecoach. My other picks among those listed above, are Nathaniel Rattlife and the Night Sweats, FOULS, Pete Yorn, Mavis Staples, Of Monsters and Men, The Kills, CHVRCHES, Gary Clark Jr., Cold War Kids, Vandals, The Front Bottoms, and of course, Guns & Roses!

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VESTAL VILLAGE 2016 CELEBRATES 7TH YEAR FOUR DAYS OF MUSIC AND SPRINGTIME CAMPING EVENTS WITH A NEW, EXPANSIVE HOME IN THE DESERT WILL BREATHE LIFE INTO THE DESERT IN APRIL

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estal, the men’s and women’s watch and eyewear brand inspired by music and the outdoor lifestyle, is proud to announce the return of Vestal Village, marking the brand’s seventh annual event. From April 14 through 17, Vestal will celebrate spring in the desert at an undisclosed, expansive location outside of Palm Springs, Calif.

Vestal Village is a private, invite-only event spanning the course of four days. The exclusive event includes a unique living environment with VIP camping, several hosted VIP daytime pool parties and nighttime desert campfire gatherings. Guests will become immersed in a weekend of nature, fashion and music, enjoying hundreds of acres of mountainous terrain, rolling grass hills, a spectacular lake, geared for fishing and lakeside relaxing, and a welcoming large beach entry pool.

Amenities include: two outdoor stages featuring live music and DJs, hosted daytime bars, free shuttles, campfires, hiking, horseback riding (BYOH - bring your own horse), the largest non-hotel swimming pool in the area, fishing lake, RV hookups, tent camping, VIP camper check in, welcome gifts, showers, horseshoe pits, pop-up restaurants (breakfast, lunch, dinner), and more. No need to leave your four-legged furry friends at home – pets are also welcomed.

“We can’t wait to reveal our new location.

Vestal Village is back and bigger than ever,” said Johnny Gehris, Vestal president and

owner. “We are looking forward to creating new memories with friends and dancing the night away at this beautiful place that we will all call home.”

Each day from 10 a.m. until sunset, guests will enjoy dancing to the tunes of nationally and internationally recognized secret guests, while they enjoy a hosted bar and catered food lakeside and poolside. Previous performances have included: Nick Waterhouse, Eagles of Death Metal, Shiny Toy Guns, Beach Party, Robert DeLong, Boots Electric, Dave Catching, Magic Wands, LA Riots, Terraplane Sun, DWNTWN, UZ, Ragged Jubilee, Hindu Pirates and many more. On Sunday, partygoers will enjoy a special poolside takeover from our partners and friends at Modern Disco Ambassadors, which will feature swanky, tropical house sets from special guests. As the sun sets behind the mountains, patrons may choose to hop on a free shuttle or simply bike to catch their favorite act just down the road. Those who prefer to stick around Vestal

Village will be treated to ranch-style special performances, with the night culminating in fireside acoustic sessions.

Vestal Village has partnered with Modern Disco Ambassadors, one of Southern California’s premier independent promotion and marketing companies.

Modern Disco Ambassadors takes pride in bringing international and national talent to unconventional venues, creating one-of-a-kind experiences and aligning with Vestal Village was a natural fit.

Vestal Village welcomes musicians, professional athletes, artists, stylists, fashion industry executives, celebrities, media and social influencers, along with all music and outdoor lovers. For more information, please visit, vestalvillage.com.

To view 2015 recap highlights, search Vestal Village at vimeo.com. Also, snoop the #VESTALVILLAGE hashtag to check out the fun!

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OVERNIGHT LAUNCHES IN COACHELLA VALLEY, ADDS NEW FEATURES

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he California-based travel app expands to Coachella Valley with camp-themed pop-up, announces rebooking and listing preview features Overnight, the mobile-forward travel app connecting last-minute travelers with local hosts for same-­day stays, today announces an expansion of services to the Coachella Valley, CA. In conjunction with the launch, the company will also be hosting a pop-up activation, as well as rolling out a rebooking feature and listing preview features for all users.

Activation in the Coachella Valley brings the travel service to 3 locations across the country since the company’s initial launch in 2015 by cofounders Asher Hunt, Artia Moghbel and Ethan Kravitz. The app has connected over 1,500 last-minute travelers and local hosts for same-­day stays and had an average host response time of under one minute in Austin during SXSW. The company’s newest launch is just in time for California’s popular tourist season and the 2016 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. During the festival, Overnight will be arranging a camp-themed popup during the festival weekends, located only a mile from the venue during April 15 - 17th and April 22 - 24th, which will host Overnighters visiting the area.

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for local Coachella Valley hosts to make extra cash during the festival season, while providing a new range of accommodations for visitors. Overnight gives travelers the convenience to extend their vacation with accommodation options that are not typically available on conventional booking websites.

“We’re thrilled to be headed to the desert and are excited to offer Coachella visitors a way to lengthen their stays or be spontaneous with a last-minute visit to the festival,” said Overnight cofounder and CEO, Asher Hunt. “The pop-up camp will be an awesome space for our members to relax and meet other travel enthusiasts within the Overnight community.”

Overnight makes travel seamless, straight-forward, and simple. Here’s how it works: Choose an area – Drop a pin and set a radius, or discover featured locations.

Request a place to stay – Broadcast a request that will be pushed to hosts in the selected area. Requests should be thoughtful and detailed so hosts know what to expect.

Hosts respond, then listings are pushed to traveler – Hosts quickly review your profile and your request, then respond by saying “Yes, my place is available” or by privately declining. If made available, a traveler will be notified and can see/book their place.

Book quickly, rest easy – Travelers pay directly through the app within seconds of a response. Moving quickly is important to ensure that traveler is able to book with that host before someone else does.

Travelers in Overnight’s operating cities (LA, Austin, Coachella Valley) will now also have the option to rebook accommodations at the end of their stay, as well as preview a small sampling of listings in the area prior to booking. The Overnight ethos encompasses providing the best overall experience for both its hosts and travelers - the ever growing service aims to promote spontaneous travel, spontaneous hosting, and exploration to build local and global perspective.

Founded in 2015, Overnight is the only mobile-first application focused on booking last-minute stays with local hosts. Whether you’re staying across town, going on a weekend excursion or traveling for business, Overnight opens up an entirely new realm

desire to deeply immerse our consciousness into the entire experience of multi-day music events, which unite friends for an unforgettable adventure. For many years prior to Vestal Village, we’ve rented homes, drove RVs and set up camps, striving to live every waking moment like it was our last. Through these experiences, we found that the times had before and after music events are just as important and valuable to our consciousness as during them and thus, Vestal Village came to life. For more information, please visit, vestalvillage.com.

About Vestal: Vestal collections are watches and eyewear that fine-tune style and expression for the musically inspired individual. Established in 1997, Vestal is marketed and branded through friends, musicians, artists and athletes who are immersed within music culture. For more information, please visit vestalwatch.com.

About Modern Disco Ambassadors: Since its inception in 2013, Modern Disco Ambassadors has continued to bring renowned international and national talent to Orange County, Calif. Known as one of Southern California’s premier independent promotion companies, M.D.A. Events offers a unique blend of progressive and eclectic music to guests at a variety of venues. Check out weekly events at La Cave on Wednesdays and The Wayfarer on Fridays. For more information, please visit, followmda.com.

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of possibilities outside of the traditional booking landscape. Request a place to stay, get responses from local hosts, and pay safely – all in the same day, through the app.

Book same-day stays with local hosts – travel is now more accessible to more people.

Overnight is available for free download in the App Store. For more details or to sign up for the service, please visit joinovernight. com.

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that were standing on top of this mountain we’re not ever gonna stop climbing. We are content and looking beyond the horizon.

We are the bottomless stomach that allows us to stay hungry.” That hunger has lead to significant opportunities to perform May 5th at the Kentucky Derby Festival, May 20th at the Hangout Music Festival, May 28th at Bottlerock and June 17th at the Firefly Music Festival.

SYK have developed a resiliency within a profession that can dismantle your vision.

Lee describes this further, “The most difficult thing is at this moment. Things are staying at a steady pace and we’re starting to live a lot faster while living in the moment. We work towards it every day. Interviews and shows are so much fun. We get to wake up and talk about our music. It’s fuckin’ sick!” Haagen expresses the need for a firm foundation, “Our families are super supportive. They have encouraged us from a young age and empowered our pursuit of artistic careers.”

Haagen is currently majoring in music industry and business at the University of Southern California while Grady writes and focuses on music. We asked Haagen to dish on Lee. “Music related, Grady is a big songwriter. He sits down every night and writes a song. He’s extremely dedicated. He has to get it out of his system. But in other realms of his life he’s a complete train wreck.”

Lee then cut up on Haagen. “Adam’s biggest strength is his liver. I don’t know anyone who plays as many instruments as Adam. This guy can play electric guitar, slide, acoustic, tiny, and all the small guitars.” Lee wanted to give a shout-out to his grandparents, “What’s up Nana, Papa and Noodle? And Haagen wanted to thank Dave and the random chaotic noise on stage.”

By no means have SYK reached the musical apex by performing at Coachella. “In five years we’ll be playing Mars or Madison Square Garden.” strangersyouknow.com facebook.com/StrangersYouKnow

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ecently, CV Weekly spoke with Grady Lee and Adam Haagen of the musical collective Strangers You Know via telephone from their home studio in Los Angeles. They were gearing up for their appearance on the undercard of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival Saturday line-up April 16th and 23rd. The headliners for those dates are rock icons Guns N’ Roses.

SYK are no outsiders to the Empire Polo Grounds having performed at the Rhythm, Wine and Brews Experience in 2014 as an opening act for Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Buddy Guy and Aaron Neville. SYK are comfortable in the desert given Haagen’s family history in the Coachella Valley. They are thrilled to share new music in a familiar place. Loosen Up the Leash is their most recent independent EP released in March 2016. The EP is lyrically driven with a pop-folk-soul feel. There is also a maturity in their music not normally found at such an early age.

In speaking with these two young gentlemen (they are both 21) there is a sense of humility and calmness despite the enormous and potentially stress filled opportunity to perform at Coachella. Haagen is primed, “We are primarily focused on Loosen Up the Leash. We are super-excited because we met at Coachella four years ago and these are our biggest shows to date.

We’ll be debuting new music. We perform and record everything in-house with our own computers. We’re looking forward to bringing the same energy and versatility in our recordings to the stage.” Lee is equally pumped, “We found out in November that we were performing at Coachella. It came to us as we were reaching out to the right people.

It’s more exciting than getting drafted and I’m not much of an athlete. During this whole experience I recall being 18 and telling myself if I ever get to play on that stage it will be the pinnacle. We’ve put in so much work. We have spent countless hours in a dark room envisioning it. The imagery is all there. Now

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s overwhelming as the smorgasbord of bands that the Coachella Music and Art Festival brings to us each year, there never fails to be a band or bands that you happily come away with and add to your life soundtrack.

I guarantee you, that The Front Bottoms will be one of those gems. These self-taught Jersey boys organically developed a sound from their limited resources in instruments and music education, marinated it in a big sister’s pop punk music collection, and then combined it with a fantastic sense of observation, genuine authenticity, and the ability to articulate the human experience while keeping things light but honest. The result - a happy yet meaningful ska punk, injury and anger free mosh pit that is as cathartic as it is fun. Not long ago, childhood friends, Brian Sella (vocals/guitar), Mathew Uychich (drums) were living in a van, doing shows in basements. Six years of tenaciously touring 8 months out of the year, every show on their tour is selling out.

CVW: “Your bio talks about the Influences of your big sister’s pop punk era music collection. Who are your influences/ inspirations now?”

Sells: “The Mountain Goats have been a recent influence. I listen to John Darnielle sing the way he does, and I feel like, ‘Ok, I can sing however I want – it works for him maybe it will work for us.’ The other two guys we have in the band now (Tom Warren and Ciaran O’Donnell) are incredible musicians.

That’s my inspiration! Knowing what these guys are capable of doing, that they will be there holding it down musically, allows me the freedom to let my imagination run wild.”

CVW: “What flipped you guys from living in the van and playing in basements into signing with a label and selling out shows?”

Sells: “I think we’ve always worked at keeping things genuine. Putting on a good live show has always been a priority to us.

We knew at the time when we recorded in basements and stuff that the recordings weren’t going to be crystal clear, but we knew the songs were good. We knew other people would like them. For the first couple years me and Matt would record stuff and just put it out there on the internet, unmixed and un-mastered - we didn’t care.

Our mindset was ‘put it up tonight and book a show tomorrow.’ That’s what mattered to us. We’d just go around and tour. And even

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if there was just one person in the audience, we would still be playing as if there was 100 or whatever. So people keep coming back. People from 5 years ago, friends that I made when we were playing in basements, still show up today for our shows in actual venues.”

“This is a pretty extreme lifestyle; you’re on the road so much - you don’t even know what home is anymore. You miss your family and stuff, but for some reason you just keep doing it. We didn’t really know why we were living in the van or whatever. We just felt like this was our calling – like we have to do this.

Being genuine about it makes it easy when you really have no choice and this is just what you’ve got to do.”

“It’s crazy to us though. Me and Matt were just in the van playing punk rock shows and people started to take notice and more people came to the shows. It seems like Fueled by Ramen (their current record label after their first contract with Bar None timed out) realized how that worked organically and said, ‘OK, let’s just let them do what they do.’ You know, I say that now, but after a couple of albums, we’ll see how I feel. No matter what, we don’t want to ‘perform’ for our audiences, we want to entertain and engage with them. If someone shouts out a request, we’ll do it. We try to change things up for them. We want to be a band that people can come see, depend on, enjoy and feel safe as themselves in this kind of punk rock temple.”

Follow them at thefrontbottoms.com and check out their video “HELP” to get a good glimpse at what they are about. They are listed on the Coachella app under “T” for The Front Bottoms.

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COLLIDE’S “NOT A POOL PARTY” COACHELLA KICK-OFF EVENT

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ith all of the Coachella Valley gearing up for this year’s Coachella Fest, many of the preCoachella parties have proved to be big events in themselves. Talented musicians like Dan Deacon and bands like James Supercave will be heading into town to play Collide’s “Not A Pool Party” Coachella kick-off event inside Bardot Nightclub at The Hard Rock Hotel, Thursday, April 14th. The anticipation of this event is mounting as I spoke with both of these performers about the event, their music now, and where they are headed.

Dan Deacon I asked Deacon what he is looking forward to at Collide’s event and playing in Coachella Valley.

“It will be a great show. I love the desert.

The desert is the most psychedelic of all the landscapes,” he laughed. “I played Coachella in 2008. I think that was the first big festival I played. I was uncomfortable... It took me a while to understand how the non-independent music scene works... I immediately left and like a fool I didn’t go see Prince.”

I wondered if he would be able to stick around after his event this year to enjoy Coachella.

“Nope!” he laughed again. “I am in the studio actually. I have my weekday job which is recording. Then I am out playing on weekends...

I am starting the writing process for my own record and then producing someone else’s record... I am trying to take time off this year.

April’s a busy month with Festivals... but I’m trying to only play a handful of shows this year.”

I asked if his love of technology lead him to making music or did if he discovered technology as a way to express his music?

“I didn’t realize I liked making music until I discovered making it on the computer,” he responded reflecting. “I didn’t play guitar or keyboard. When I was a kid in Jr. High I discovered music software on a computer my parents bought me and I fell in love with it. I often think how I probably wouldn’t have been a musician had I been born a decade earlier.

There wouldn’t have been consumer based music software. The same way that you hear an amazing guitarist, I don’t know that there would have been an amazing cellist in the 1700’s... Although I do love to perform, prior to music, I thought I would go into stand-up

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comedy. I think that is actually the hardest of the art forms. But anyway I lucked out being born at this particular time and the technology resonated with me and I am very excited to be here.”

Deacon went on to share what is different about his music now.

“I think when I made music when I first started there was a newness to it. And that newness was very exciting,” he stated. “But obviously that newness is something that can only happen once. And being a mid-career artist, someone who has one foot in the pop door and one in the experimental door, it’s a really nice place to be. It’s like watercolors where they bleed together. Ten years ago I was much more into bright colors and strict boundaries and rigid lines, but now I am much more into the bleeding effect of watercolors and the murkiness of how you can’t really tell what is where.”

He shared what he hopes to accomplish next as his tastes evolve.

“As anyone progresses through life, you try to discover aspects of yourself that you were unaware of or didn’t realize,” he said. “I am trying to do that with my music and finding out what aspects of music I am drawn to at this stage in my life, going back and reflecting on musical choices I made in the past and what textures and sounds or approaches to sounds that I haven’t been focusing on for the last several albums that I can dive into. You know as you get older you start to find beauty in things that you didn’t find beauty in before.

I am starting to realize that in the way that I listen to music and appreciate music.”

Being a mid-career artist, I asked him when it was that he felt he had “made it” and that people were really hearing his music?

“When I put out the record Spiderman of the Rings,” he replied confidently. “Up until that point I was building my name in the underground. It was the first time I had to have a bank account and an ID. I was keeping all of my money in a sock. When you need to upgrade from sock to bank account, that’s when music becomes your job, in a good way.”

James Supercave I spoke with Joaquin of the band James Supercave, who will be opening for Dan Deacon at Thursday’s Collide event. A Los Angeles native, I asked if he had been out to Coachella Fest or events as a fan in previous years.

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“Oh yeah I have been to Coachella many years in a row,” he reflects. “The last year I went was when Guerillaz played, that was pretty cool. We are excited to be opening up for Dan Deacon at the kick-off event. I have caught a few of his shows and they can be pretty intense.”

Their album, Better Strange, was just released in February this year. He shared what the response has been so far and how is it affecting their lives in Los Angeles?

“It has been a relief to finally give birth to that thing,” he chuckled. “We have been working on it forever so it feels good to get it out in the world. There is high ambition from this crew... We are singing from the bottom of our hearts so it is cool when people actually hear it. I really like the culture that’s going on in LA right now. I think it is in its hayday. Everyone seems to be moving here right now. There’s definitely a pull going on out here and we are reacting to it.”

James Supercave has an upcoming tour with Wild Belle. I asked Deacon what he is most looking forward to while on tour.

“This will be our first time East of Texas,” he responded excitedly. “First time in New York,

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in Chicago, and we’ll be in New Orleans. We are all stoked. I am really proud of the show we have right now. We hope people get out and see it!”

Deacon went on to talk about new material for the next album.

“We have been doing some new writing and recording but it is still in the primordial ooze phase,” he states. “We are still figuring out what the new sound will be. The new album will definitely be different... There is a pretty heavy passion for beat production.

There is a much darker sound that goes on in home production. This album (Better Strange) seems sunnier than where I think the next one will go, but who knows.”

Collide’s “Not A Pool Party” begins at 8pm Thursday, April 14. www.culturecollide.com

DAYCLUB PALM SPRINGS

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COMPLETE LINEUP ANNOUNCED FOR APRIL 15-17 & 22-24 COACHELLA WEEKENDERS

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ob Moses, Getter, Dubfire, Just Blaze, Nicole Moudaber, Thomas Jack, Hoodboi b2b Kittens, Getter, Vindata, Shaun Frank, Louis The Child, POMO, and many more added Joining Headliners Skrillex, Pete Tong, Tokimonsta and More Dayclub has announced the complete lineup for its massive return to the desert this Spring, boasting back-to-back weekenders with some of the biggest and brightest from across the electronic spectrum. Taking over The Hilton Palm Springs Hotel, Dayclub offers up the most intimate way to catch these industry titans Friday-Sunday both weekends of Coachella.

Dayclub’s complete double weekend billing includes the likes of live electronic stars Bob Moses, Hip-hop super producer Just Blaze, Tropical House pioneer Thomas Jack, international Tech-House star Nicole Moudaber, OWSLA mainstays Getter and Vindata, Fool’s Gold giant Hoodboi alongside Kittens, and many more. This diverse who’s who of electronic music’s finest joins an already stacked lineup of Skrillex, Mr. Carmack, Pete Tong, Tokimonsta, Cash Cash, Rae Sremmurd and Dirty South.

The glamorous poolside sanctuary of The Hilton Palm Springs will be transformed into the ultimate pre-Coachella party destination for music fans looking for the complete desert experience.

Must be 21+ to attend. All daily tickets start at $20; weekend passes start at $50.

Tickets and more information are available at www.DayClub.PS Weekend 1 Friday - Mr Carmack & Friends w/: Tokimonsta - Hoodboi b2b Kittens Sosupersam - Falcons b2b Promnite - Djemba b2b Penthouse Saturday - Dirty South w/: Henry Fong - Sam Feldt - Bixel Boys - Posso Sunday - All Gone Pete Tong With: Bob Moses - Dubfire - Lee K - Nicole Moudaber - Pete Tong - Thomas Jack Weekend 2 Friday - Make That Cash Cash w/: Rae Sremmurd - Just Blaze - Shaun Frank - 4B - DJ Supajames Saturday - OWSLA Pool Party w/ Skrillex: Getter - Vindata - Blaise Sunday - DJ Sets from Lido w/: Louis The Child - POMO - Masego - Oshi Hoodboi - Nina Las Vegas

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ust days away from another Coachella, the music festival of festivals, claiming worldwide recognition. Musicians have clamored to be considered to play the show and fans beg, borrow, and steal to get there. With excitement in the air, I spoke with Devlin of The Dead Ships, playing on Saturday, April 16th & 23rd, as well as Dre of Steady Holiday, who plays Sunday, April 17th & 24rd.

The Dead Ships CVW: Have you been out to experience Coachella Fest as a fan in the past? Will you be able to stick around for other bands?

Devlin of The Dead Ships: “This will be our first time playing Coachella. It came as a total surprise... totally out of the blue. I have never made it out to the festival before. So I have no idea what it will be like. I feel like a preschooler about to go to kindergarten with just no idea of what to expect... There are a ton of other bands I would like to see. I am really excited for Young Fathers, their album is fantastic. Then Rancid, Beach House, Sufjan Stevens...just off the top of my head” CVW: Your shows have been touted as being lively and energetic. Are we talking lots of Redbull?

TDS: “I quit drinking a few years ago. (laughing loudly) Playing live shows has become the only real blow-off steam outlet I have in my life. Of course there is caffeine involved. It’s one of the few times during the week where I can let loose and just go for it.”

CVW: You didn’t grow up in Los Angeles, but you have written songs about the city such as “Canyon.” Does living in Los Angeles now affect your songwriting or is it more that your Los Angeles lifestyle is affected by the fact that you are a musician?

TDS: “The music definitely permeates everything, although that song (Canyon) is directly related to living in LA.... The weather alone puts you in such a hazy bubble of not knowing what time of year it is and you are sort of free to do your own thing. I grew up in Chicago where you are so attached to seasons where the weather affects your everyday and how you dress. I mean your whole day is planned on how the weather will be, but being in LA I haven’t had to think about that for 9 years.”

CVW: Playing at Coachella will be sort of the finale of your recent tour. How has touring affected you as a band?

TDS: “We just came off of a tour with Le Butcharettes. It was such a great opportunity to get out in front of more people and really tighten up our set. We have been a band for almost 5 years and with our bass player almost 4 years. We have been working so hard and we all have grown so much as a band, but we haven’t released a ton of music... so we hope to get out in front of as

many people as possible and show them what type of band we are right now and what we do.

So hopefully with this new LP and with getting the chance to play Coachella, we can get out in front of a lot more people.”

CVW: You recorded your song “Company Line” with Brendan Canning. Did he work on the new album with you guys? When can we hear it?

TDS: “Yeah we recorded the whole new album with him. We finished recording last year and now just signed on with Nevado who are going to put it out. We should have a release date soon.”

The Dead Ships perform at Coachella on Saturday, April 16 & 23.

BY MORGAN JAMES agent. I have toured a long time and I know what it takes financially and emotionally and I am ready for it. This new record comes out June 24th on Infinite Best Records and there will be a good amount of attention towards promoting it, but the next record is already on my mind and I have a lot of ideas as to how to elevate from where I am now within the parameters of the world that I’ve created.”

CVW: Your lyrics are very personal and open.

Do you feel you have strong messages you want to convey?

Dre Babinski: “I have only been writing for 6 or 7 years now. I feel very, very new to songwriting.

I am not prolific at all. I have only written a dozen or so songs more than what made it onto this

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record. But I do feel pretty confident in my ability to convey a feeling and explain my intention. It’s a pretty good start in my opinion. It’s an honest art... I know when I am being disingenuine so I try to catch that. I am not one to push through an idea if it doesn’t feel right. I can’t endure it. I am a pretty sensitive person.”

CVW: Aside from Coachella, where else can we find you playing live?

Dre Babinski: “I have a residency every Monday in June at The Satellite in Silverlake in Los Angeles. It’s the very beginning of my path.

These are small successes, but there is still so much work to do.”

Steady Holiday performs at Coachella on Sunday, April 17th & 24rd.

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Steady Holiday (Dre Babinski) CVW: I heard it was a Cinderella story being contacted by the Coachella organizers?

Dre Babinski of Steady Holiday: “I was contacted on Facebook by the festival asking if I had a booking agent, which I don’t. And they gave me an offer! I was so blown away because I didn’t realize I was on anyone’s radar. This project is so new and I have just been releasing it onto the world of the internet. I was out (as a fan) at Coachella Fest in 2005 I think, and then 2010.

It was so much fun. I am really honored to be playing.”

CVW: You have played in other bands though, and experienced big shows and touring already?

Dre Babinski: “Over the years I have been traveling and playing with other bands, but I couldn’t continue to be happy in that position until I gave my own music a shot. I didn’t realize it at the time, but I think my unhappiness in other bands was that I wasn’t doing anything for myself musically.”

CVW: Do you have a tour planned for your new album?

Dre Babinski: “I have had some conversations about touring and it is one of the last pieces of the puzzle I need. I am looking for a booking

t’s that time again; Spring, when a young person’s fancy turns to love. No, not romantic love, that’s covered now by sexting and Snapchat. We’re talking about real, long-lasting, eternal love. The love of vinyl!

That’s right, Record Store Day is this Saturday.

Record Store Day was conceived in 2007 at a gathering of Independent record store owners and employees. It seemed like a wonderful way to celebrate the unique culture surrounding the nearly 1,400 independent stores that continue to thrive in the United States.

The first official Record Store Day happened on Saturday, April 19th, 2008. Musicians and labels came together and created special vinyl and CD releases that were only available at the independent stores. Metallica acted as Record Store Day ambassadors, spending the day at Rasputin’s in Mill Valley, California, meeting and greeting their fans.

Since then, Record Store Day occurs on the third Saturday in April. Stores throughout the world participate. In the ensuing years, artists like Wilco, Mastodon and Emmy Lou Harris have popped up in local record stores offering support and encouragement for this unique event. Most recently, Jack White and Dave Grohl have acted as RSD ambassadors, this year, Metallica is reprising their role.

Here in the Coachella Valley, Record Store Day seems extra special since it usually coincides with the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Locals and visitors alike know the best place to find records here in the desert, is at the Record Alley.

Music aficionado Jim Stephens originally opened the Record Alley in Palm Springs, back in 1978. Even then, discerning music fans throughout the Valley knew that Jim always carried the biggest and smartest selection of music, from Punk and Funk to Prog Rock and R&B. Relocating to the Westfield mall in 1985, his store has shaped music tastes here in the desert for nearly 40 years.

Along with his wife and co-owner, Shelly, Jim has always managed to stay on top of music trends. They rely on a knowledgeable staff, Dale Myers who has been at the store since the mid ‘90s. Eleni P. Austin, who has worked in music retail for 38 years, and Cory Heskett, who brings a sharp, twentysomething perspective.

Record Alley has outlasted chain stores like Wherehouse, Music Plus and Sam Goody. Now they’re the only game in town.

This year, Record Store Day has hundreds of titles exclusive to independent Record retailers.

“We order as much as we can,” shared Eleni P. Austin, who has been at the store for five years. “We won’t know what we are getting until Wednesday or Thursday, since we are competing with every other store for a finite amount of product.”

Highly anticipated releases include music from Deftones, Iron Maiden, Sublime, and the Vandals. Austin says, “One album both HipHop and Rock fans are looking forward to is the vinyl version of the early ‘90s soundtrack, Judgement Night. Each song is a collaboration between Rappers and Punk or Metal artists.”

There are live offerings from the Doors and the Grateful Dead. A trio of releases focus on late Hip-Hop visionaries like J. Dilla, Notorious B.I.G. and Ol’ Dirty Bastard. David Bowie has three picture discs on deck, which seems particularly poignant in the wake of his sudden passing.

Record Store Day has made a specialty of releasing split 7” singles where two artists cover the same song. This year, Bee Gees are paired with Faith No More, Willie Nelson and Uncle Tupelo cover a classic cut. Warren Zevon and the Flamin’ Groovies offer original and reworked versions of “Werewolves Of London.”

“This is the event we wait for all year,” Austin shared. “Because it happens during Coachella, our local (and extremely loyal) clientele line up with visitors from all over the world. It’s ‘first come, first serve,’” she said. “But we try and accommodate everyone and make it a fun day and a great experience.”

Record Alley doors open at 10am. The store is located on the lower level of the Westfield Mall at 72840 Highway 111. For a current and complete list of on-going sales and merchandise check out their website recordalley.com.

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he lights dim, the stage is set, audience hushed. An enigmatic, booming voice announces his love for the Coachella Valley and enthusiastically thanks all of the performers and fans who have come for the show. Over the last year I have watched Abel Lujan put together shows for local artists to perform on stage in a multitude of genres, being fortunate to be a part of these shows as a performer and as a soundperson.

What always impresses me about Abel is his passion for what he does. Under the name Epoch Momentous, Abel has created a series of events featuring usually ten to twenty, or more, performers in a single night that range from hip hop to jazz, rock to show tunes. An artist himself, I spoke with Abel to find out what inspires him and what his goals are.

I asked him what does Epoch Momentous mean for the Coachella Valley.

“Some might say that the Epoch Momentous is the Coachella Valley,” declares Abel. “With our roots right here from where these wind mills spin, our ideals, ambitions, and essences are as much a part of this valley as the sun and sand. We are The Epoch Momentous; a brand representing resilience, self-mastery and honor, exemplifying these traits through our events, music, and ethics.”

I wanted to know what his mission is with this movement.

“My mission is to be a dream catcher,” Abel wistfully states. “Growing up in this valley hasn’t been a breeze. I’ve seen both sides of the track and have experienced the loss of people dear to me through violence and drugs.

This principle of being a beacon for those who are lost and yearn for opportunity through expression is very close to my heart. We want to bring hope and encouragement to young people fighting to actualize a dream through extending our arms and events to them, embracing and empowering local talent.”

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I asked him what inspired this movement, and if he considered it a movement or a project.

“This is the embodiment of an actual lucid dream that came to me in 2008. Without going into detail, the name, the philosophy, and logo are all the result of a vision coming to pass through a deep desire to be of service to a world in need of dreamers. The Epoch Momentous is its name sake, a period of time that will be both earth shattering and monumental.”

He shared with me what inspired him to get involved in the music community in the Coachella Valley.

“Emceeing is near and dear to me, so my passion with music has been a long drawn affair, initiating with the first group I was part of, The 8th Day,” Abel responds. “Next, it was in my involvement with a local favorite, Macroscopic, which impacted me greatly in my love for hip hop, performances and events.

Currently, I go by the Book of Abel, and though I don’t perform as often as I’d like, emceeing is part of me and fused into my personal culture. I’ve helped build the frontier of the hip hop scene in the Coachella Valley and my early imprint still resonates in the hills of this desert,” Adding his reflection on what lies in the future, Abel continues. “If there’s anything I’d like for people to take away from this, it’s this: The Epoch Momentous is a vision that will reach far beyond the borders of our beautiful desert, maintaining its love and loyalty for this place we call home. However, within each and every attendee, supporter, sponsor, performer etc., lays the fuel that will propel our efforts to become what we are intended to become, a force to the world, bringing hope, music, and ideals through the personification of our brand. We love you guys - and we’ll see you at the show.” facebook.com/epochmomentous

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BY PATTE PURCELL

FISHERMANS MARKET FOR LIVE JAZZ & BLUES

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ne question that I’m asked all the time is ‘where can I find some good live jazz?’ Although there are several places, one of the best and growing venues are the Fisherman’s Market & Grills.

There are now 3 of them in the desert.

The original in Palm Springs is a cool outdoor place to sit and watch your favorites.

The restaurant has delicious food and reasonably priced drinks. Shanghai Reds Bar and Grill is located at 235 South Indian Canyon Drive in Palm Springs, CA. It is a fullService restaurant with pastas, lamb, and beef dishes and an array of signature high quality seafood. They have a great stage with jazz and blues weekly. On Thursdays the Smooth Brothers’ John Carey and Theo Coakely perform beginning at 8pm. (They are nominees for the Coachella Valley Music Awards for Best Instrumental Jazz artists.)

On Fridays the Barry Baughn Band plays the blues beginning at 8pm.

The Palm Desert location at 44250 Town Center Way, C-2 Palm Desert (2 doors from Trader Joes) has expanded their selfserve dining to include a bar with menu and an outdoor patio where they have live entertainment. We went to see Blusion star Deanna Bogart there on Saturday with her band. Deanna tours the world performing her unique ‘bluesion’ music and performs once a month or whenever she is in the desert.

(Deanna is a nominee for Best Blues Artist for the Coachella Valley Music Awards).

They have live music Tuesday through Saturday. On Tuesdays Chuck Alvarez performs a blues solo. He plays a mean guitar

and sings with a gritty authentic style.

Wednesday through Friday from 6-9pm the beautiful Gina Carey sings (she’s also nominated for the Best Adult Contemporary Artist for the Coachella Valley Music Awards).

On Friday blues artist Barry Baughn and Bob Gross (bass) perform.

The new La Quinta location at 78575 Hwy 111, #100, La Quinta, hosts Barry Minniefield on Thursdays from 7pm and the Smooth Brothers on Friday and Saturdays from 7pm.

I’ve been a fan of the Palm Springs location since last year when I first reviewed it. Owner Louis Pagano and his staff have created great places to dine on great seafood, including their legendary fish tacos while enjoying great live music and dancing, in a fun relaxed atmosphere.

We applaud Fisherman’s Market and Grill for helping to keep jazz, blues, and live music alive in the desert! For more info visit their website at fishermans.com Side Note: Don’t miss our Celebrity Jazz Jam next Monday from 5-8pm at Desert Willow Golf Resort in Palm Desert. This event is sponsored by Coachella Valley Weekly and features 15 national artists and local favorites.

Jeff Goldblum actor and piano virtuoso will be performing with 14 other national artists from LA and Las Vegas. It features all kinds of jazz, from originals to standards and Latin Jazz. Wine tasting, tequila tasting from Alien Tequila and a special Chef Francois Buffet are additional. For tickets contact 1-800-3168559 or pick your seats at purplepass.com/ celebrityjazzjam4

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BY LISA MORGAN

JIM LAUDERDALE: THE “KING OF BROKEN HEARTS” AND HIS ALL STAR BAND

COME TO PAPPY AND HARRIET’S, PIONEER TOWN, SATURDAY, APRIL 23RD. DOORS OPEN: 7PM. TICKETS: $15.

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here are two schools of thought when it comes to Americana and country music icon, Jim Lauderdale.

Some describe him as a founding father of Americana for his life’s work in roots music spanning the spectrum between bluegrass, blues, country and rock. Others have called him a “country music preservationist.” If you ask Lauderdale who he thinks he is, he’ll chuckle and say, “I’ll answer to ‘Hey you,’ most of the time. I don’t know. I guess I just call myself a singer songwriter.” And that he is; a prolific song writer with an incredibly deep well that many of the industry’s best have drawn from.

Lauderdale’s personal albums never quite launched him into the same stratosphere as his musical heroes, but his songs, his musicianship and his intense, life-long love for music have put him right next to many of them. He has collaborated on Grammy Award winning bluegrass records with Ralph Stanley, written about 100 songs with Robert Hunter (lyricist who worked with the Grateful Dead and Bob Dylan), worked with Elvis Costello, James Burton and Lucinda Williams, and his favorite writer, Harland Howard. In over 30 years in the industry and nearly as many albums under his belt, Lauderdale has penned at least 20 hits to date recorded by artists such as George Jones, Patty Loveless, George Straight, Gary Allan, Mark Chestnut, Elvis Costello, Lee Ann Womack, The Dixie Chicks and Vince Gill.

Co-host of the two hour award winning “Buddy and Jim Show” on Outlaw Country, Sirius Satellite Radio, Lauderdale joins long time friend and country music icon, Buddy Miller. The veterans together introduce new music as well as interview and share stories behind the music with country and rock legends. Lauderdale’s own story is the stuff music documentaries are made of, literally (reference “Jim Lauderdale: King of Broken Hearts”). Having followed the radio show and Lauderdale’s music for many years, it has always been clear that he is well loved and respected by his fans, his peers, as well as by his own idols.

When I asked who his earliest influences were, it was no surprise. It wasn’t the first time I’ve had a seasoned and accomplished veteran of the music industry tell me how forever changed they were by the Beatles’ first national television appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show. But Jim Lauderdale was only 6, and he can replay the details of that moment in full color with the same boyish excitement as if it happened yesterday. “How do I describe it,” he asked? “People remember where they were when they experience or hear of a natural disaster or a catastrophic event. It’s the same for me, only to the same extreme, positive. It was one of the most culturally significant events in the world really. There isn’t anything to compare it to. It universally

affected so many people in such a good way.”

“I remember I was mad because I wanted to see this Walt Disney movie on TV called Scarecrow. My grandparents were visiting, and I was stewing because my sister and grandfather wanted to watch the Ed Sullivan Show. When the Beetles came on, it blew my young mind. From that day forward, every time I’d hear them come on radio, my heart would just open up and I’d get so excited. My sister and I would pretend we were one of the Beatles and play along with air guitar or drums.”

CVW: “When did you actually start singing and playing real instruments?”

Lauderdale: “I always enjoyed singing to things on my own, but it wasn’t until I was 11 and got into the school band that I started to play drums. When I was 13, I had to move to a smaller school where they didn’t have band, so I played a little bit with some of the college students in the area. I actually started to disc jockey on the college radio station then too, and got a lot of free records by doing that. I started playing harmonica – I was really into blues stuff then. Then I got into bluegrass and started playing banjo when I was 15. I went through many fazes of music from psychedelic rock, country, to The Grateful Dead. My path was formed by the time I got out of high school. I learned as much as I could, playing and writing in all of those styles.”

“I had been striving for a record deal since I was a teenager, but it wasn’t until two years after I moved to LA, at age 32, that I finally got a record deal. When it finally happened, the record ended up not coming out. I had a great band though. Pete Anderson (Dwight Yoakam’s guitar player and producer) played in it for a while; the great Al Perkins played steel; the late Donald Lindley played drums.

Buddy Miller, who I’d met in New York just after college, played in that band for a while as well. Buddy had quit music for a spell, but

then he called me and said he was going to move to LA and wondered if there was any work for him as a guitar player. He started playing with me when Pete went back on the road with Dwight. Then, a year or so later, Buddy’s career just took off.”

CVW: “I’ve been told that you have a strong connection to Pioneertown.”

Lauderdale: “Dusty Wakeman produced a couple of records for me on Atlantic Records.

The last one I did with him was called, Every Second Counts. We recorded that at the Sound Stage, the barn like building there near Pappy and Harriet’s in Pioneertown.

At that time, they didn’t have the recording equipment they do now, so we got ahold of a mobile recording studio that was in a truck and rolled that in there. I was in heaven. I love writing in that area so much, and several of those songs were written there.”

CVW: “When did things finally start turning around for you as a songwriter?”

Lauderdale: “Eventually I started going to Nashville more and more. The Palomino had closed, a venue that was a home base for so many musicians. Right around then, and kind of by accident, people started recording my songs. My big break was when George Straight recorded my songs on his Pure Country soundtrack. There’s a song that I wrote as a tribute to George Jones and Gram Parsons called, ‘King of Broken Hearts,’ that is on there. That really gave me a break as a songwriter.”

CVW: “As an artist who had been striving since he was kid to make it as a performer, was it hard to let your songs go?”

Lauderdale: “Yes and no… I was trying to get hits on the radio for myself, but for one reason or another, be it luck or timing or the business, that just never happened for me.

But I would get them through other people, so I just couldn’t complain. But I’ve still been making records – I just love it so much. Every year I try to put something out. I’m in the process right now of writing something. The last record I put out is a double CD called, Soul Searching. One CD is called Memphis and the other is called Nashville. The Memphis side is classic soul - I really loved that kind of music as

a kid. The Nashville side isn’t really a country record. It’s kind of all over the place - just whatever came out. Both were co-produced

by Luther Dickerson and Luther’s brother Cody. They’re on that album as a group called Mississippi Allstars.”

“I keep my songwriting antenna open all the time in case I hear something or a melody comes to me. Then I sit with my guitar and stuff just starts coming out. It’s just a combination of my life experiences and newer observations of with what’s going on in the world.”

“I think sometimes being a musician comes down to will and determination, because it doesn’t get any easier. Even today, I feel like I’m struggling in some ways like a new act that’s out there. I’m constantly challenging myself writing wise. Trying to improve and get better and better. It’s not so much the result of what can happen - some of the bigger things like ‘success’. The main thing to aspire to is get better and better at what you do.

Reach for higher creative goals. That will keep things in check. We all have to make a living and sometimes you can’t support yourself on music alone. If you’re very lucky, you can.

As long as I can support myself doing music, that’s good enough - that’s a lot. It is hard to do; I’ve had to work day jobs throughout the years. But at the end of the day, when you’re really tired, you just have to force yourself to practice or write to keep things going. It doesn’t matter if you’re playing in front of two people or you finish a new song, when you have moved somebody, that’s success.”

“I’m still absolutely trying to write ‘the’ song. There have been a few that have come close, and there have been a couple of big ones, but every time I write, I’m trying to find ‘it’. ‘King of Broken Hearts’ and ‘You Don’t Seem to Miss Me,’ have come close.

There are a couple on Soul Searching like, ‘There’s a Storm Out There’ that came close.

But there always needs to be another one...

TOMORROW!” CVW: “Who are you bringing with you to play at Pappy’s?”

Lauderdale: “This is my Allstar band – I really love playing with these guys in this configuration. Dusty Wakeman will be on bass (Gram Parsons, Dwight Yoakam, Lucinda Williams, Buck Owens). Brian Whelan will be on guitar (Dwight Yoakam). Mitch Marine will be on drums (Dwight Yoakum, Smash Mouth, Tripping Daisy), and Greg Lease will be on pedal steel (Dave Alvin, k.d.lang, Mathew Sweet, Ray LaMontagne, Eric Clapton, Jackson Browne, Beck, Jayhawks and more).

Tickets can be purchased at pappyandharriets.com or at the door. Tickets are likely to sell out so advance purchase is highly recommended as are reservations.

Seating during the show is only available to diners with reservations from 7pm on.

Follow Jim at jimlauderdale.com

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BY ELENI P. AUSTIN

“THOUGHT ROCK FISH SCALE” (YOU’VE CHANGED RECORDS)

f you are passionate about Rock & Roll, chances are, you geek out on it as much Comic Book aficionados and Sports enthusiasts do. But unlike the Justice League or Fantasy Football, Rock fans don’t really have an outlet to create all-star band line-ups anywhere but their own heads.

Who hasn’t wondered what it would sound like if Janis Joplin, Jimmy Page, Ray Manzarek, Paul McCartney and Keith Moon started a band? Or better yet, what if seminal bands cross-pollinated? Say Crosby, Stills and Nash added their high harmonies to the Allman Brothers’ brand of Southern Blues Boogie, or Brian Wilson’s sun-kissed arrangements surrounded John Lennon’s Scouse sarcasm.

These musical pipe dreams seem less fantastical when one listens to the Nap Eyes. It’s as though Lou Reed, Television, and Neil Young’s longtime backing band, Crazy Horse stopped at the Modern Lovers’ house and had a record party featuring vinyl by the Clean and the Only Ones.

The Nova Scotia four-piece, vocalist/ rhythm guitarist Nigel Chapman, lead guitarist Brad Loughead, bassist Josh Salter and drummer Seamus Dalton, formed in 2010. Each has been part of the tight knit musical community of Halifax for several years.

Nigel and Brad originally connected in High School and again at Rock and Roll camp. Initially, Nap Eyes was a bit of a side project, as both Josh and Seamus play in the band Monomyth and Brad has a steady gig with the Indie Pop trio, Each Other.

Despite other musical commitments, Nap Eyes were wildly prolific, cranking out two EPs, Tribal Thoughts and Four More Songs in 2011 and two more, Joint Uppers & Other Favourites and Dreaming Solo in 2012. Their full-length debut, Whine Of The Mystic arrived in 2014.

Less than two years later, they have just released their sophomore effort, Thought

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Rock Fish Scale. Returning to the studio with recording engineer (and Each Other guitarist), Mike Wright, the album was recorded in just four days, live, to four-track tape with no overdubs.

Thrumming bass lines and tick-tock percussion anchor the opening track, “Mixer.” An oblique account of an awkward college party, it’s fraught with freefloating anxiety. Guitars fluctuate between flick-of-the-wrist subtlety and wah-wah pyrotechnics.

Both “Stargazer” and “Don’t Be Right” add some Country twang to the band’s singular brand of angular Rock. On “Stargazer” meandering guitar arpeggios crest over a tribal, tom-tom beat and spiky bass lines.

Chapman’s laconic tone belies the lyrics’ litany of insecure equivocations; “I have seen people go by me with such determination that it’s sick, I’d like to go to the places they don’t know how to get to but I can’t remember the trick/So I wait around and venomously crown myself serpent king of my sins/But if I go down I’m not taking you with me, it’s only myself in the end.”

The roiling bass figures and plucked guitar chords that parry and thrust on “Don’t Be Right” share some musical DNA with the Elvis Costello song, “Jack Of All Parades.” But suddenly, the melody seesaws on the chorus locking into a sweet, countrified lope. Again the lyrics tackle themes of social anxiety, cryptically insisting “Don’t be right, it isn’t good for you, you may not realize it, but it’s not.”

It’s clear that Nap Eyes owe a sonic debt to the Proto-Punk paradigm that Lou Reed invented with Velvet Underground, and that was later perfected by Jonathan Richman’s Modern Lovers along with Tom Verlaine and Richard Lloyd, from Television.

This is never more explicit than on the song “Lion In Chains.”

Satellite (of love) riffs ping-pong through

the airy arrangement of flanged and phased guitars, liquid bass fills and an unobtrusive rhythm. Here, Chapman positively croons a veiled logorrhea that weighs the pros and cons of staying in one’s city of origin.

“When I think thoughts about my home town, I sometimes feel like I’ll never get out of here/I feel a warm breath and a deadly uncaring power, and I wonder what it is that keeps me here.”

Another stand out track here is “Click Clack,” precisely because is eschews the mildly soporific spirit of the rest of the album. The tune starts off equal parts Bacharach Cocktail Jazz and swirly Samba

with shaker percussion and strummy guitar.

But the tempo becomes weirdly shambolic as Chapman confides “sometimes drinking I feel so happy, but then I can’t remember why/I feel sad all over again, sometimes drinking I don’t know my best friend for my best friend.”

Other interesting songs include “Roll It” and “Alaskan Shake.” The former is a skewed rollercoaster ride of neuroses. The latter blends mournful acoustic riffs with bowed electric notes that act as a Greek Chorus, underscoring the overall anxiety of the recording process.

The album closes with “Trust.” The prickly melody is powered by serpentine riffs that careen and skitter around rocksolid rhythm guitar, rumbling bass and a stuttery beat. Here, Chapman’s dissonant vocals strike the perfect balance between diffidence and self-assurance, as he insists, “I know you don’t trust me, I’ve got some things I need to tell you anyway/Sometimes I can hardly believe the way you don’t believe what I say.” It’s a bitter denouement.

Thought Rock Fish Scale is by turns terse and economic, potent and hypnotic, articulate and esoteric. Nap Eyes builds on the foundation that ‘60s and ‘70s progenitors created without sacrificing their own style. This time the fantasy is real.

ART SCENE

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BY REBECCA PIKUS

AUGUST MUTH - ALL ABOUT HOLOGRAMS

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have always been fascinated by Holograms -- as I’m sure many people are -- they combine art & physics with brilliant precision! So what exactly is a Hologram? Here’s the artist expert’s explanation: “Holography is an optical photographic phenomenon that occurs when coherent laser light waves interfere with laser light reflecting off of a 3-dimensional subject. The light wave interference is captured in a light-sensitive emulsion that reconstructs the laser light wave fronts using a white light source.”

For more than 30 years August Muth has been an internationally exhibiting artist. His interest in light started at the age of 16 when he began making large waterfilled glass prisms, which he used to refract prismatic light upon his family’s garage door. In 1973, he left Albuquerque, New Mexico to work as a jewelry maker in Aspen, Colorado, where he became captivated by the light of opals and diamonds. Upon returning to Albuquerque the following year, he began his studies in art and physics at the University of New Mexico, and later continued at the University of Houston, and the University of Texas at Austin.

In 1980 Muth began his holographic exploration in New York City at The Museum of Holography in Soho under Fred Unterseher. He then moved on to the Telluride, Colorado area in 1985 and built

his first holographic studio. He spent the next 7 years honing his skills in the Denisyuk single-beam holography technique. During this time his interest in the relationship between light, space, and time intensified, requiring a studio expansion. In 1994 his studio was reimagined and constructed in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

In Santa Fe the desire to produce larger holograms became a priority, and for the next several years Muth spent thousands of hours developing techniques in this quest.

Trial and failure became a large part of his practice since large-scale single-beam holograms had never been produced by anyone previously. After a pivotal insight which resulted in the discarding and total metamorphosis of previously learned processes, he was able to create holograms in a greater scale. Muth continues to produce works exploring the light-spacetime continuum in his studio in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

“Light, as we perceive it, gives us only a brief glimpse of the momentary realities in which we exist. I strive to record with precision the perceptible light-space-time phenomena. As these three elements intertwine, a three-dimensional topography of pure light is formed, revealing a window into the elusive realms of the light-space-time paradox. Luminous veils of light invite the viewer into a multidimensional journey…. This... may expand our perceptions, increase our acceptance of the unknown, and facilitate the evolution of our culture toward systems that are more holistically integrated.”

August Muth: “Visually Speaking - Color & Light”, REBECCA FINE ART GALLERY, 68895 Perez Rd., #7, Cathedral City, Ca 92234 - (760) 534-5888 - Online Gallery: Fineartvortex.com - Exhibit runs from March 26 - Memorial Day, May 30, 2016 Gallery open Wed.-Sat., 11am-4pm, or By Appointment. www.augustmuth.com

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PET PLACE

THE JOYS OF FOSTERING

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ou can help homeless dogs and cats by becoming part of the life-saving foster parent team at Loving All Animals in Palm Desert. The snowbird foster parents are leaving the Coachella Valley, but the animals in desperate need keep coming throughout the Spring and Summer seasons. Some are abandoned in homes when their humans move or pass away.

Others are dropped off at shelters or picked up as strays by animal control through no fault of their own.

Sharon Wren is pictured here with Hallie, her 25th foster dog with Loving All Animals.

Sharon explains why she became a doggie foster parent, “I’m so glad I was introduced to Loving All Animals because of all they do for animals. It is rewarding for me and my grandchildren who live nearby to see how each dog is different but they all respond to love. My grandson, Deegan, helps with the dogs, and they teach him about love and compassion. I make sure they are socialized with both humans and other animals to ensure their new family will be happy with them. It is hard to say good bye to the dogs I have fostered, but knowing they are going to have a wonderful life with their new family is a joy and a blessing to me. I say a

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little prayer for each of my foster babies that they will be blessed in their new life.”

Fostering a dog or cat “expands the walls” of our overcrowded public shelter system. Fostering provides a loving home environment for animals who may be frightened kenneled in a shelter. Fostering increases the adoptability of these animals, as they become trained and socialized with humans and their own family pets. Foster parents provide valuable information about the animal’s temperament and preferences to ensure a good adoption match. Foster homes provide a safe place for a sick or injured animal to heal and receive good veterinary care funded by the rescue organization. A fostering system is a key component to reduce euthanasia and help the Coachella Valley become a “No Kill” community. One more empty kennel means one less dog euthanized.

Vanessa Ruggles and Curtis Sweesy have fostered 16 large dogs for Loving All Animals, most of them German Shepherds.

Vanessa explains, “Fostering is one of the most rewarding things in my life. Our own dogs are so welcoming and gentle with each arriving foster, and it is a great joy to see them interact and begin to play. We know that we are saving these animals’ lives and preparing them for a great home. It makes

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my heart swell with joy when a new foster arrives, and I see them transform from frightened to happy and from sick to healthy.

I look forward to getting our next foster!”

How long do you foster? There is no specific time frame. Volunteer Joy Diffendal fostered a dog for about half an hour when her neighbor spotted her getting out of the car with the cute newcomer and adopted him. Typically, an animal is in a foster home between two weeks to three months until it get gets adopted. If you are available to foster for just one week, that time is appreciated and may be critical to save the animal’s life.

Does it cost anything to foster? We encourage and invite foster parents to bring their animals to adoption events, but this is not required. Loving All Animals provides pet food, supplies, training assistance, and pays for all veterinary care. We can arrange for volunteers to transport to vet, grooming

MEET DIAMOND Sweet loving Diamond promises to bring sparkle to your life! This 2-yrold beauty looks part Ragdoll. Her kittens found homes, now it Mom’s turn!

Rescued by Loving All Animals, contact Mary at (760) 834-7000.

SWEET SHANE This precious little fellow is a handsome 2-yr-old Pomeranian/Dachshund blend. Shane promises to charm you with his sweet ways. Rescued by Loving All Animals (760) 834-7000.

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and adoption appointments.

You might feel a bit sad when your foster animal gets adopted, but you are also part of a happy ending. Think about how sad that animal feels being dropped off at a shelter, sitting behind bars bereft of human companionship. Fostering is an enriching and rewarding experience when you see the animal’s personality unfold with your loving attention.

“Foster failure” is the term jokingly used in the rescue community when the foster parents fall in love and decide to adopt. This is a happy ending for human and the foster pet. Fostering may, in some cases, provide an opportunity to see if you are ready to add a canine or feline to your family. Fostering is also the perfect option for those folks who travel too much to own a pet, but still want to experience the love and companionship they bring into our lives.

Contact Chas at Loving All Animals (760) 834-7000 if you would like to foster a cat or dog. Read more at www.lovingallanimals. org. As Sharon and Vanessa will tell you, when you open your heart and your home to a homeless animal, your kindness will bring great joy into your own life.

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THE VINO VOICE

BY RICK RIOZZA

GRGICH WINES CELEBRATION AT LA QUINTA RESORT

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ou know you’re dealing with wine royalty when one of the premier restaurants in our valley, Morgan’s in the Desert, at the La Quinta Resort & Club sets aside an entire evening for an exclusive dining affair to celebrate a winemaker’s career and a wine watershed moment.

The winemaker: the Esteemed Master, Miljenko “Mike” Grgich. The event: Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the historic Judgment of Paris tasting.

All you wine enthusiasts pretty much already know the story of how, in 1976, an Englishman who ran a fine wine shop in Paris, decided to promote it by organizing a blind tasting to coincide with America’s Bicentennial celebrations. For the tasting, he gathered together the best French judges, the finest French wines and he added in a few wines from some upstart winemakers in California. Well— the unthinkable happened: the Chateau Montelena Chardonnay, crafted by Mike Grgich, won with the highest total score from the judges!

The California and French Wine relationship was changed forever. We had finally garnered respect! Our terroir and wine matched theirs. We could now walk the Champs-Elysées with our heads and wine glasses held high!

Perhaps everyone in the wine world knows of Mike Grgich. The long time Napa Valley winemaker and part time La Quinta resident is the “hero” of this story. So how apt was it that this 40th anniversary gala which coincided with Mike’s 93rd birthday, was celebrated here at the La Quinta Resort! And—as we valley folk know as well, Executive Chef Jimmy Schmidt and his staff implement gastronomic perfection at

the flagship dining venue; Morgan’s is one of Grgich’s favorite desert restaurants.

The entire evening was a good story in itself. It began with a late-afternoon wine tasting featuring a library selection of the famed Grgich Hills Estate wine. Yep—the Fumé Blancs, Estate Chardonnays, Cabs, and the acclaimed Zinfandels that Mike and the UC Davis staff were to determine as to the grape’s Croatian origins. Every time we enjoy a Grgich wine—it’s like California wine history in a glass. And for your information, Grgich was one of the first vineyards and winery in our state to follow biodynamic practices.

If you felt left out on this tasting—not to worry, Morgan’s, throughout the entire year, provides not only select world class wine tasting events, but deliver on some of the valley’s best food & wine pairing dinners—with both inventive and elegant themes exhibiting Chef’s Schmidt’s culinary artistry. Check out Morgan’s info and menus at morgansinthedesert.com.

Now prior to dining, I had the great pleasure to meet and chat with author George Taber. Get this: working for Time Magazine, he was the only reporter to attend the 1976 Judgement of Paris tasting.

Taber would later write a fascinating book & account of the Paris event and its impact

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in the wine world. His narrative will be the basis for an upcoming Hollywood motion picture next year; indeed, the co-producer and screenwriter were also in attendance this evening.

Another fun personality present, was Grgich’s longtime friend and Croatian compatriot, Tony Butala—the original and founding member of The Lettermen, one of the most popular vocal groups in recording history. No need to ask—of course Tony crooned a couple of tunes to Mike and us diners.

The evening’s dining room setting was regal but relaxed; graceful with a great impression and sense that we were remembering, commemorating, and honoring one of the most important winemakers in wine history. Cheers to the Master!

A Glass Full of Miracles is the title of Mike’s just released memoir, a 400+ page book, with book jacket commentary stating, “…Mike’s story begins in1928 [as] a little boy in an obscure village in Croatia…

He survives World War II and the rise of Communism aided by determination, pluck, relatives, friends, and a few miracles. In 1954, he manages to leave the Iron Curtain behind. Twenty-two years later … in Napa Valley [Mike] finds himself on the top of the wine world.”

“Mike has told his tale with grace, charm, and deep-rooted passion… It contains Mike’s personal angle on the major figures in the winemaking ferment of the Napa Valley and an abundance of stories and lore… But it’s more than a good read… [it’s] a deeply moving meditation on the art of a life lived in the pursuit of making the perfect wine.”

Mike is known to say, “I realize that you don’t make wine only with your head and your senses. You make wine with your heart.” He then follows with, “To me, wines are like children. You have to guide them

and give them the riches of your own spirit.”

Mike’s daughter, the lovely Violetta, who has been with the winery since 1988, and Mike’s nephew, Ivo Jeramaz, winemaker, made the evening truly heartfelt and familial as they danced lightly around the tables to Croatian folk tunes.

Celebrate across the country and “Taste the Legacy”: The evening’s festivities was also a launch of sorts, where Mike and especially Violetta will be traveling about the nation to places such as Washington DC, Miami Beach, and Napa Valley commemorating with discussions and festivities. Also, the winery will host Judgment of Paris dinners around the country with restaurant partners.

The ever energetic gentlemen Mike Grgich continues as our true hero! Mike concludes in his book, “In my life, I have had real miracles; they were between God and me, and when I was offered one, I accepted it with all my heart and soul, and with gratitude.”—Cheers to that!

Rick is the valley’s somm-about-town conducting at wine events, tastings, and at restaurant venues. Contact winespectrum@ aol.com

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3560 TBA 6pm TACK ROOM TAVERN; IND; 760-347-9985 TBA 9pm THREE SIXTY NORTH; PS; 760-327-1773 The Carolyn Martinez Show 6:30pm TRILUSSA ITALIAN RISTORANTE; PS; 760328-2300 Julius & Sylvia Music Duo 6-10pm TRYST; PS; 760-832-6046 Gutter Candy 9pm VIBE, MORONGO CASINO; CAB; 951-7555391 DJ Hektik 10pm VICKY’S OF SANTA FE; IW; 760-345-9770 The Carmens 6:30pm VILLAGE PUB; PS; 760-323-3265 Rob & JB 1:30-4:30pm, Nite Fixx 9-2am, DJ Anwaar Hines 9-2am VUE GRILLE & BAR; IW; 760-834-3800 Chris Lomeli 8pm WESTIN MISSION HILLS; RM; 760-328-5955 Michael Keeth 6pm WOODY’S BURGER; PS; 760-230-0188 Stanley Butler Trio 6:30pm ZELDA’S; PS; 760-325-2375 DJ 9pm

SUN APRIL 17 29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 Bob Garcia 6pm ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 Desert Gold Weekend 1 AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-202-1111 Brunch w/ Carolyn Martinez 11:30am AZUL; PS; 760-325-5533 The Judy Show 7:30pm BART LOUNGE; C.C.; 760-799-8800 Motown, R&B and Funk 6pm-2am BLUEMBER; RM; 760-862-4581 Steve Madaio 6-10pm CASCADE LOUNGE, SPA RESORT; PS; 888999-1995 Nash with Quinto Menguante 9pm continue to page 22

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April 14 to April 20, 2016

THE PAMPERED PALATE

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NEW LOCAL SPECIALS AND MENU ITEMS

SMOKE TREE BBQ ANNOUNCES PALM DESERT LOCATION AND OPENS WITH WEEKLY HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS Wine, Beer, & Food Specials available at Both Palm Springs & Palm Desert Locations Funkey Industries of Palm Springs, the team that’s created local favorite hotspots Giuseppes, Smoke Tree BBQ and BAR is pleased to announce their second Smoke Tree BBQ location in Palm Desert.

Located on Highway 111 in the heart of Palm Desert, the new restaurant showcases BBQ specialties such as Smoked Pork Baby Back Ribs, Carolina Smoked Pulled Pork, Angus Choice Brisket, and homemade sides of Horsey Creamy Cole Slaw, Sweet Potato Fries and Buttered Sweet Corn for lunch and dinner.

“Our new location really caters to the busy lunch crowd in Palm Desert,” says catering director Kim Funkey. “We’re excited to launch our happy hour and to bring people in after work as well!”

Happy Hour is available daily at both locations, from 3–6pm Sunday through Thursday, and 3–5pm Friday and Saturday.

Enjoy $4 draft beers, $5 house wines, and $4 well drinks at the Palm Springs location and $4 draft beers and $5 house wines in Palm Desert. Food specials include Carolina Pulled Pork Nachos, Baby Back Ribs, and Brisket Tacos with homemade Habañero BBQ Sauce. Local beers on draft include selections from La Quinta Brewery and Coachella Valley Brew Co. Smoke Tree BBQ takes pride in their quality hand trimmed meats seasoned with signature spices and rubs before being slow-smoked to perfection with a blend of oak and fruit woods.

Locations: Palm Desert 73850 HWY 111 Unit A (between Portola and San Pablo) 760-834-8658 Open Daily 11am – 9pm Palm Springs Smoke Tree Shopping Center (next to Giuseppes) 1775 E. Palm Canyon Drive 760-778-6521 Open M - Sat 11am – 9pm

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ACCLAIMED CHEFS & GOT MILK? SPICE UP THE TACO SCENE Introducing the new milk pairing trend in California: Las Casuelas Terraza’s Patrick Service The taco has succeeded in igniting a culinary revolution across America with its many flavors, ingredients and versatility.

In California, talented chefs are also reinterpreting the taco, to include global flairs, local ingredients and modernizing it to fit the palate of today’s generation.

Palm Spring’s own Patrick Service and Las Casuelas Terraza are taking part in this exciting taco revolution.

A Palm Springs native, Service is part of a family legacy in the restaurant business.

Inspired every day by the innovative environment that Palm Springs offers, Service is dedicated to his community, as he’s currently the president of the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce. He’s also always on the cusp of on-trend concepts, and his latest project is a partnership with got milk? for the Spicy Loves Milk campaign.

Service developed a spicy taco, Citrus Pork Taco with Quemada Sauce, that tastes great with a glass of milk due to its refreshing and cooling qualities, and his recipe is one of just seven that are being featured in the campaign, which highlights California’s love of tacos and spicy foods.

Recipe created by Patrick Service from Las Casuelas Terraza in Palm Springs: Makes 4- 6 serving Ingredients: Finely diced red onions for garnish Finely chopped cilantro for garnish Thinly sliced radishes for garnish 2 lbs. Pork cushion, butt or shoulder 1 navel orange Vegetable oil or lard Salt and white pepper to taste 1 bay leaf 1 oz. fresh garlic Salsa Roja Quemada 2.5 lbs. of tomatoes 1 oz. dried arbol chiles 1 oz. kosher salt 1 oz. Fresh garlic

Directions: Pork Request the most marbled cut of meat.

Cut pork into about 1 inch cubes. Start a sauté pan on low and add garlic and vegetable oil, enough to submerge ⅓ of the meat cubes. Add the cut pork and bay leaf and sauté until the pork is golden brown.

Just before removing from heat, juice the orange over the meat and toss the mixture in the pan. Season to taste with white pepper and salt. Remove the pork from mixture and place over parchment paper on a sheet pan. Place the heat in the oven (convection preferred) at 350°for about 1015 minutes or until crispy.

Sauce Place a pan in high heat and blister the arbol dried chiles for about 1-2 minutes, the chiles will get a slight color change. On a grill, roast tomatoes until the skin blisters and slightly pops to get a smoky flavor. In a pot, simmer water and drop in chiles, remove chiles after 4 minutes. De-vein and de-stem the chiles. Add the chiles, salt, garlic, and flame roasted tomatoes to a blender and blend until all ingredients reach a smooth consistency.

Constructing the taco Heat a pan to medium high heat, heat corn tortillas for 1-2 minutes each side.

Place tortillas on a plate and add pork and top with cilantro and onions. Finish with salsa and a radish slice.

BAKERY FAVORITES, AS ONLY IHOP® RESTAURANTS CAN CREATE THEM, OFFER GUESTS NEW WAYS TO ENJOY THE FLAVORS OF THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD BAKERY. BEGINNING APRIL 11

Cupcake Pancakes, Red Velvet Crepes, and Cinnamon Swirl Brioche French Toast Offer a Bakery Experience, Any Time of Day Beginning April 11, guests visiting their local IHOP® restaurant will encounter the sights, scents, and sweetness of their neighborhood bakery when the breakfast leader brings innovative new twists on fresh bakery favorites available for a limited time including new Cupcake Pancakes, new Red Velvet Crepes, or Cinnamon Swirl Brioche

French Toast.

Each of these Bakery Favorite items – perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner – was inspired by the flavors and nostalgic memories of delicious bakery treats like yummy cupcakes, warm cinnamon rolls, and rich red velvet cake: NEW! Cupcake Pancakes – IHOP restaurants’ signature buttermilk pancakes filled with festive rainbow sprinkles, then topped with cupcake icing, and whipped topping.

NEW! Red Velvet Crepe – A delicate, chocolaty crepe filled with IHOP restaurants’ sweet cream cheese, drizzled with cream cheese icing.

Cinnamon Swirl Brioche French Toast – Thick slices of Brioche French toast topped with rich cinnamon roll filling and delicious cream cheese icing.

“There’s something unique about the inviting aromas and mouthwatering flavors you find in your neighborhood bakery that inspired us to create these fun, delicious treats in a way that only IHOP can,” said Marie Grimm, Vice President, Menu Development and Innovation, International house of Pancakes, LLC. “The excitement of a cupcake created with a pancake, the luscious indulgence of red velvet in a crepe and the classic taste of a cinnamon roll captured in our brioche French Toast are all irresistible. And unlike some neighborhood bakeries, every one of these items is freshly made just for you!”

Guests can enjoy their choice of a Bakery Favorite item any time of day as part of a sweet and savory combo with eggs, made to order, their choice of IHOP restaurants’ signature hickory smoked bacon, pork sausage links or a slice of perfectly grilled ham, and golden hash browns.

To make the offer even sweeter, as part of IHOP restaurant’s “Kids Eat Free” promotion, from April 11 through May 6, from 4pm to 10pm, when Breakfastarians order an adult entrée, children 12 and under will receive a free entrée from the “Just for Kids” menu at participating restaurants.

And for a limited time, the Kids’ Menu will feature a Kids’ Cupcake Rooty Jr. Combo.

Bakery Favorites will be available at participating IHOP restaurants between April 11 and June 5, 2016.

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THE PASSPORT TO ART, DESIGN & FOOD

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ucked away in an enclave off of Hovley Lane in Palm Desert, you will find one of the best kept secrets in the Valley. For over 20 years, “The Art Place,” has been trusted by designers and homeowners as the one-stop-shop for decor needs. The Art Place, now rebranded as the “Palm Desert Design District,” is a destination for your home. As you immerse yourself among the 12 unique galleries you will find a premium selection of fine art, design, high-end furniture and home accessories.

On April 19, 2016 from 4pm to 7pm, you are invited to the Palm Desert Design District for “The Passport to Art, Design and Food.” While this passport is not good for international travel, it is your ticket to meeting many artists, sculptors, florists, glass blowers and fabric designers. Guests will be encouraged to visit each vendor to get their passport signed which will then be entered into a grand prize drawing for a $300 gift basket.

Besides the array of art and resources available for the design trade, there will also be food, drinks and entertainment. DJ Craig Michaels will be supplying the soundtrack for the party and raffling off prizes throughout this fun evening. If you are unable to attend, Alexandra Miklosova, the “Social Butterfly,” will be streaming the event live on Face Book.

April 14 to April 20, 2016

EVENTS

We hope you can join us for this FREE event! If you have any questions call: (760) 776-2268 or visit them on-line at: www. theartplacepd.com. The address is 41801 Corporate Way, Palm Desert.

Written by: Craig Michaels Productions (760) 880-3848

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April 14 to April 20, 2016

SCREENERS

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BY ROBIN E. SIMMONS

No. 208

SAVING THE SAVIOR

MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Writer Director Jeff Nichols (“Mud” and “Take Shelter”) loves a strong story with some theological elements and complicated interpersonal drama. His latest stars Michael Shannon is the dad, Joel Edgerton is dad’s helpful childhood friend, and Kirsten Dunst is the loving and concerned mom in the sometimes confusing but always engaging drama about a mom, dad, old friend and an eight-year-old boy who go on the lam after discovering that the child possesses mysterious powers. Set partly in rural Texas

there’s the requisite religious cult and the alien child who may, or may not, be their “savior” with his strange powers and visions of a world beyond. The cast is uniformly terrific in this somewhat predictable road story of a mysterious visitor and the dangers he faces in our militaristic and cultic human world. Excellent cinematography and production design helps hold one’s interest, but I expected a bit more from the compelling and provocative story at its core. If there’s meaning here, it escaped me and the movie finally left me more than a little unsatisfied.

COMING SOON: THE JUNGLE BOOK

Jon Favreau directs this stunning new reimagining of the beloved Rudyard Kipling tale. Everything about this lush and exotic version is about as perfect as possible, especially the brilliantly rendered world of the story. Neel Sethi is just right in the role of the orphaned Mowgli, who’s raised in the jungle with the help of truly life-like talking animals thanks to the superior CGI artists and the equally evocative voice acting by Scarlett Johansson, Idris Elba, Bill Murray, and Christopher Walken. The sharp and fully immersive 3D is also a big plus – it’s as good if not better than any previous 3D feature I can recall including “Life of Pi” and “Avatar.”

Don’t miss this stunning family film. You will be transported to a world of wonders and emotionally satisfied when it fades out.

Highest recommendation.

NEW FOR THE HOME THEATER: ONLY ANGELS HAVE WINGS Infused by sizzling dialogue and the always excellent visual craftsmanship from justly acclaimed director Howard Hawks, “Only Angels Have Wings” stars Jean Arthur as a peripatetic entertainer who more than meets her match during a stopover in a South American port town where she meets a handsome and aloof daredevil pilot (Cary Grant) who runs an airmail company, staring down death while servicing towns in the

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treacherous mountain terrain. Both attracted to and repulsed by his romance with danger, she decides to stick around, despite his oftstated non-committed attitude regarding relationships. This classic masterfully crafted adventure, features Oscar-nominated special effects, high-wire aerial photography, and Rita Hayworth in a small but breakout role.

This wonderful film explores director Hawks’ widely noted fascination with masculine codes and the strong-willed women who question them but are drawn to the same.

This new Criterion restoration is in dazzling 4K digital resolution, with a crisp uncompressed monaural soundtrack.

Generous extras include audio excerpts from a 1972 conversation between filmmakers Howard Hawks and Peter Bogdanovich. There’s also an interesting conversation with film critic David Thomson and a new featurette: “Howard Hawks and His Aviation Movies, from film scholars Craig Barron and Ben Burtt. I especially appreciated and enjoyed listening to the Lux Radio Theatre adaptation of the film from 1939, starring Cary Grant, Jean Arthur, Rita Hayworth, Richard Barthelmess, and Thomas Mitchell. It’s fittingly hosted by filmmaker Cecil B. DeMille. This is one for the digital film library. Criterion. Blu-ray Comment? Robinesimmons@aol.com

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BOOK REVIEW

April 14 to April 20, 2016

BY HEIDI SIMMONS

PATTY DUKE: ACTRESS AND AUTHOR -----------------------------------------------------

“CALL ME ANNA” & “BRILLIANT MADNESS: LIVING WITH MANIC DEPRESSIVE ILLNESS”

BY PATTY DUKE NON-FICTION

----------------------------------------------------ctress Patty Duke died last month on March 29 at the age 69. Since her death, I have been surprised how often Duke has came up in conversation. Not just about her acting career, but as a mental health advocate.

Duke wrote two books: Call Me Anna coauthored with Kenneth Turan (Bantam, 336 pages) and Brilliant Madness: Living with Manic Depressive Illness co-authored with Gloria Hochman (Mass Market Paperback, 368 pages) both books detail living with mental illness.

Duke was born Anna Marie Duke in 1946. At age 16, she won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Helen Keller in the film The Miracle Worker. The following year, she had her own television series called The Patty Duke Show where she played two roles as identical cousins. Over the course of her career, she won three Emmy awards and two Golden

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Globes. Duke served as the Screen Actors Guild president from 1985 to 1988.

In Call Me Anna, published in 1987, Duke describes her difficult home life and incredible Hollywood career. At age seven, Duke’s name was changed and her career was managed in detail from what to say and what to wear. Every part of her life was controlled which set off life-changing events that included drug abuse and mood swings.

Duke never had a “normal” childhood.

Her father was an alcoholic and her mother was “clinically depressed.” Growing up in “Hollywood,” her life was dysfunctional and an emotional rollercoaster. She was married and divorced three times. As a young woman she noticed she could not

BREAKING THE 4TH WALL

control her temper. She was prone to spending sprees and wild affairs. Finally at age 35, Duke was diagnosed with “Manic Depression” -- now called bipolar disorder.

At last, she was able to understand herself, her condition and move toward treatment and healing.

If you love real Hollywood dramas, Call Me Anna is filled with the craziness of behind the scenes stories. But the significance of this book is seeing Duke’s mental illness bloom as an abused and used child deprived of a healthy and loving upbringing. Working in show business only threw fuel on the fire.

In 1992, Duke published her second book, Brilliant Madness: Living with Manic Depressive Illness. In this honest and forth coming account of her disorder and diagnosis, Duke gives an account of her

life with mental illness. She discusses the symptoms and signs, and the drugs that worked and the treatments that didn’t.

Lithium became her “wonder drug.” Coauthor Dr. Hochman adds to the narrative by providing more information on the disorder, its different manifestations, and treatment options.

Duke includes a chapter on the connection between creativity and bi-polar disorder. She gives examples of entertainers, musicians, politicians and businesspersons who thrive and suffer with the illness.

Both these books have become required reading for those who have or know someone with bi-polar disorder. Duke was the first person of fame to speak out personally about her problem and what life is like dealing with mental illness. She was bold and brave. Once diagnosed, Duke was able to find a treatment that worked for her.

She found a happy and fulfilling life.

Besides her great work as an actress, Duke will be remembered for these two significant books and the continuing help they provide for those who desperately need to have a better understanding of bipolar disorder. RIP Anna Marie.

BY DEE JAY COX

A STAGE REVIEW OF ‘OTHER DESERT CITIES’

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he word theater comes from the Greeks. It means the seeing place. It is the place people come to see the truth about life and the social situation. – Stella Adler And no greater example of finding truth about life and the social situation can be found than in Desert TheatreWorks current production of Jon Robin Baitz’s Pulitzer Prize nominated drama, ‘Other Desert Cities.’ Every now and then I leave the theater with the knowledge that I have just experienced what really good theater is all about. Such is the case with ‘Other Desert Cities.’ A poignant drama that makes you laugh out loud and choke up with emotion in equal balance.

Brook Wyeth, performed beautifully by

Daniela Ryan, is a writer who has had her share of hard knocks. Returning to her family home in Palm Springs for a Christmas holiday, after six years of separation and a history of severe depression, comes bearing gifts and a new memoire that threatens to tear apart the seams of the fabric that holds this resilient, yet fragile family together. Marjory Lewis and her real life husband Jason Lewis, once again bring their magic to the stage as Polly and Lyman Wyeth, Brooke’s parents, who have long buried family secrets that do not fit the image of this wealthy, Republican couple, whose successful careers and lives have been built atop a shaky foundation.

Brooke’s younger brother Trip, portrayed

by Luke Rainey, is looked upon as the peacemaker and only stable member of this unstable family. But even his efforts to find the middle ground can’t stop the inevitable explosion when truth slaps the face of long believed lies. While I did not find this role to be especially pivotal to the story, Rainey’s performance gave it the spark that made the character so likable.

Though it is the role of Silda Grauman, Polly’s alcoholic, newly out of rehab, sister, brilliantly performed by award winning actress June August, that really steals the show and had me hanging on her every quip and insight.

Silda is the observer who’s struggling to handle a sober reality with her family. Her quick wit and smart humor reveal some of the funniest insights and most poignant truths.

Lance Phillips-Martinez, once more demonstrated why he is such a talented and well respected Director. And Bruce Weber’s set is one of the best that I have seen on any small stage. I was immediately captivated and drawn to the realistic set design and furnishings, which complimented the story so perfectly.

Ron Phillips-Martinez’s hair and makeup, Michele Dobson’s costumes all served to round out this beautifully executed piece of theatrical art.

Desert TheatreWorks production of ‘Other Desert Cities’ will remind you of what top notch theater is all about and how a good play can resonate long after the curtain goes down.

Don’t wait to get your tickets. I can’t imagine this show will not be selling out quickly for its remaining run.

Other Desert Cities, a production of Desert Theatreworks, can be seen through April 17th at the Arthur Newman Theatre in the Joslyn Center, located at 73750 Catalina Way in Palm Desert.

For Reservations: call 760-980-1455, or visit www.dtworks.org.

Dee Jae Cox, is a playwright, director and producer. She is the Cofounder and Artistic Director for The Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Project and host of the hit radio show, “California Woman 411.”

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BALL AUTOMITIVE DISCLAIMER: With the purchase of any qualifying used vehicle in stock during this “tax relief” event Ball Automotive will pay your net tax obligation to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service for the 2015 tax year ending 31 December 2015 up to a maximum payment of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) and no/cents subject to customer qualifying. Qualifying customer cannot have any government or State of California liens, offsets or garnishments. Qualifying customer needs verifiable income, needs to be currently employed and needs to cooperate in providing proper identification, necessary paperwork, support documentation and applicable schedules. Payments made upon completion and / or funding of qualifying purchase. *Over twenty (20) vehicles available for advertised payment of $150.00 per month. $150.00 payment deal is on approved “A” tier credit and insurance. Some customers will not qualify for financing. Negative trade equity may sometimes be added to amount financed. All sale prices plus government fees & taxes, any finance charges, any documentation preparation charges and emission testing charges. **Purchase example includes $2,500.00 down, cash or trade equity. Payments are for 72 mos. @ 3.9% APR thru Gateway Financial: ’07 Ford F-150 (#7KD25228) Equals $ 15.60 per thousand dollars financed.

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RIGGED JUSTICE

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assachusetts Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren released a report showing how law enforcement is rigged such that white collar crime by large corporations seldom leads to even an admission of guilt. Warren states that this “failure to prosecute big, visible crimes has a corrosive effect on the fabric of democracy and our shared

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belief that we are all equal in the eyes of the law.” Warren called out the Obama Administration for their failure to enforce laws and gave examples: In November 2014, DuPont released the toxic gas methyl mercaptan into the air killing four people. Despite 11 violations of Occupational Safety laws, OSHA fined DuPont only $372,000 and held no one accountable.

In February 2015, Standards & Poor’s paid $1.375 BILLION to settle claims that they inflated debt ratings of residential mortgage-backed securities. This activity is one of the primary reasons for the 2008 financial crisis that caused TRILLIONS in economic damage. The fine did not require that the company admit that they broke the law and no one was indicted.

In May 2015, “The Cartel” which consisted of Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase, UBS and Royal Bank of Scotland paid $5.6 billion in fines for five years spent manipulating exchange rates on currencies. None admitted guilt and no one was prosecuted.

In August 2015, Citgroup paid another $180 million for selling risky bonds to investors from 2002 to 2008 with false assurances that the bonds were safe. No one was prosecuted.

A month later, General Motors paid a $900 million fine to settle charges that they had covered-up ignition switch problems

for years. Those switch problems led to 124 deaths and 274 injuries. Once again, no one was prosecuted and no admission of guilt was required.

In November 2015, Novartis paid $390 million in fines for an illegal kickback scheme with pharmacists that increased the sale of certain drugs to people on Medicare and Medicaid. Novartis admitted no wrongdoing and no one was indicted.

Worth noting, Novartis had already been under a ‘corporate integrity agreement’ with regulators for this activity and their CEO was quoted afterwards as questioning whether the settlement would change their behaviors going forward.

Also in November, Education Management Corporation (EDMC) settled a False Claims Act charge with the Department of Justice where EDMC had received $11 billion in payments from students for education that failed to meet the standards of statements made to those students by EDMC. EDMC paid a $95 million fine and did not have to admit guilt despite thousands of examples of fraud.

If these corporate crimes are not concerning enough, let’s look at violations of free trade agreements in South America where US trade officials have chosen not to act: Columbia’s assassination of 105 union activists; Guatamalan worker exploitation and Peruvian violation of environmental

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laws related to their logging industry.

In response to criticism for their lenient stance against white collar crime, the Obama justice department has made countless statements declaring that this double standard is unacceptable.

The immediate concern as voiced by Warren is that Republicans want to further weaken enforcement. She states that they are doing this through a bipartisan bill that reduces mandatory sentences for low-level drug offenders. Tucked inside of that bill is an amendment that will make it harder for prosecutors to enforce hundreds of different laws on white collar crime. Warren says that “this amendment would severely weaken the already anemic enforcement of federal white-collar crime laws.”

This general failure to enforce laws against the mighty and powerful makes it clear that most of those running this country, whether they be Democrat or Republican, do not see all Americans as equals in the eyes of the law. Remember that next time that you go into a voting booth.

Haddon Libby is Managing Director of Winslow Drake, an investment advisory firm and can be contacted at 213.596.8399 or hlibby@winslowdrake.com.

DALE GRIBOW ON THE LAW

21 INSIGHTS TO UNDERSTANDING CIVIL LEGAL TERMS

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few weeks ago I wrote an article on the meaning of criminal terms.

Steve from La Quinta wrote “most of us do not get arrested but almost all of us deal with civil issue.” These can be issues regarding: contracts, credit card disputes, leases, a suit by a car dealership, business, neighbors slip and fall on your property or your dog biting them.

Steve was correct so herein I share civil term information lawyers use. If I get a positive feedback I will present more.

1. Admissible: Describes evidence that may be considered by a jury or judge.

2. Appeal: A request by the losing party for a higher courts review. To make such a request is “to appeal” or “to take an appeal.” One who appeals is called the “appellant;” the other party is the “appellee.”

3. Brief: A written statement to the court explaining your position on issues.

4. Case law: The law from previous court decisions. A synonym for legal precedent.

Akin to common law, which springs from tradition and judicial decisions.

5. Caseload: The number of cases handled by a court.

6. Cause of action: A legal claim.

7. Chambers: A judge’s office.

8. Class action: A lawsuit in which one or more members of a large group, or class, of individuals or other entities sue on behalf of the entire class. The district court must find that the claims of the class members contain questions of law or fact in common before the lawsuit can proceed as a class action.

9. Common law: The legal system we now use, from England.

10. Complaint: A civil lawsuit’s written statement detailing the claims against the defendant.

11. Contract: An agreement between two or more people that creates an obligation to do or not to do a particular thing. The 3 Rules of Contract Law: The law does not protect you from a bad bargain, the law does not protect you from a bad bargain, the law does not protect you from a bad bargain 12. Court reporter: A person making a word-for-word record of what is said in court using a stenographic machine, shorthand or audio recording, and then transcribing the proceedings upon request.

13. Damages: Money a defendant pays a plaintiff in a civil case... if the plaintiff wins. Damages may be compensatory (for loss or injury) or punitive (to punish and

deter future misconduct).

14. Defendant: An individual (or business) against whom a lawsuit is filed.

15. Deposition: An oral statement made before an officer authorized by law to administer oaths to examine potential witnesses, to obtain discovery, or to be used later in trial.

16. Discovery: Procedures used to obtain disclosure of evidence before trial.

One of the first things a trial lawyer learns is to NEVER ASK A QUESTION FOR WHICH YOU DO NOT KNOW THE ANSWER....... think of the glove in the OJ case, leading to “if the glove doesn’t fit, you must acquit” 17. Dismissal with prejudice: Court action that prevents an identical lawsuit from being filed later.

18. Dismissal without prejudice: Court action that allows the later filing.

19. Evidence: Testimony or documents used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case in your favor.

20. File: Placing a paper in the official custody of the court clerk to enter into the record.

21. Hearsay: Evidence presented by a witness who did not see or hear the incident in question but heard about it from someone else. With some exceptions,

hearsay generally is not admissible as evidence at trial.

If you have any questions regarding this column or ideas for future columns please contact Dale Gribow Attorney at Law at 760-837-7500 or dale@dalegribowlaw. com.

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SAFETY TIPS

BY FIRE CHIEF SAM DIGIOVANNA

CAUTION: SNAKES OUT! AND NOT THE ONES YOU WORK WITH!

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e’ve all encountered them at one time or another, and never a pleasant experience “snakes!”

(And I’m not referring to some of those ‘special’ people in your life or at work). “Snake season usually picks up steam between April and May, says Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna.”

Practice these precautions: Yard debris, wood piles, gaps under homes, wooden decks and cement patios can attract snakes.

Basically anything that attracts rodents will attract snakes. Even water sources, especially now, as California is in a drought.

Preventive tips include trimming shrubs, fill any ground gaps or holes, remove nearby wood or brush piles, etc. If you have outdoor water sources, like a pond or even a pool, be

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mindful, snakes need water too.”

It’s best to keep bushes and shrubs six inches or less off the ground. This will make the snake feel less secure when trying to hide.

“As a general rule, if you can’t see where your hands and feet are, there is the potential to be bitten.” If you are bitten, stay calm and dial 911. Lie down and keep the affected limb lower than the heart.

If you do come across a snake, do not antagonize the snake and call someone who is knowledgeable. Their just passing through, so leave the snake alone; they generally will leave the area on their own accord.

For additional snake safety information visit: www.wildlife.ca.gov/News/Snake Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna

ART SCENE

99 BUCKS & UP!

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here are few fundraisers that can bring a crowd to frenzy like the 99 BUCKS & UP! The Palm Springs Art Museum Artists Council sponsors this yearly event. And every year the crowds line up several deep, behind the velvet rope, waiting for the chance to purchase wonderful smaller works of original art.

99 BUCKS & UP will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2016 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Grand Ballroom of the Riviera Hotel, 1600 N. Indian Canyon Dr. Palm Springs. Early birds arriving at 3:30pm can enjoy entertainment, complimentary hors d’ oeuvres, no host bar and an opportunity to win paintings.

Kathleen Scoggin chaired this year’s event. “In addition to the 99 BUCKS & UP canvases we will be offering an opportunity to purchase 5 tickets for $5 and 11 tickets for $10. Those that are chosen for the opportunity will be able to select a $99 canvas or have a $99 credit to towards the purchase of one of the Artists Council High Roller canvases. There will be six chosen – two per hour. Those chosen in the 4 pm selection will be able to select their canvas before the general public is invited in. Sometimes the early bird does get the worm!”

“99 BUCKS & UP is a major fundraiser for Palm Springs Art Museum Artists Council.

Artists create and donate art on 5” x 7” canvases, which will be sold for $99.00.

There will also be 50 8x10 and 50 9x12 canvases available for purchase. This year we are bringing back the popular HIGH ROLLER Gallery. This gallery offers larger pieces of art created by the talented artists of the Artists Council,” noted Kathleen.

“Proceeds from 99 BUCKS & UP helps support exhibitions, acquisitions, programs and general operations programs of the museum and helps defray the cost of the Artists Council events, most notably the Artists Council Exhibition (ACE). The ACE is the Artists Council premier event. This yearly-juried show is curated from entries

BY ANGELA ROMEO submitted by the Artists Council members, “said Artists Council President Charlie Ciali.

“The 99 BUCKS & UP allows patrons to bring home an original artwork at price far less than the works from the ACE. Original art is, by definition, uniquely one.”

The 99 BUCKS & UP has attracted works from local celebrities and well-known artists. In the past 99Bucks & Up have had works by Fashion Designer Michael Costello, Sculptors Karen and Tony Barone, and even Cheetah! That element of surprise also contributes to making the 99 BUCKS & UP a fun event.

“The Artists Council membership is composed of diverse talents. It is rare to have an event that can showcase the depth and richness of this many artists in one place. It is a more than a sampling of art; it is a rich buffet that anyone can attend,” continued Kathleen. “The event is free.

While we hope patrons do purchase, we also expect that that they will walk away appreciating the artistic talent that calls the Coachella Valley and High Desert home. To discover their art, and to know it is so close to home, enriches us all.”

The Palm Springs Art Museum Artists Council 99 BUCKS & UP will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2016 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Grand Ballroom of the Riviera Hotel, 1600 N. Indian Canyon Dr. Palm Springs.

Early birds may arrive at 3:30pm to secure the best spot along the velvet rope.

Works can be viewed in advance at fineartamerica.com/profiles/99-bucks.

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EVENTS HEAVENLY HORSE HAVEN AND MIRACLE HORSE RANCH SUPPORT ASPCA NATIONAL CELEBRATION AND HOST LOCAL HELP A HORSE DAY ON APRIL 23 IN ANZA BY MICHELLE MCLAUGHLIN

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eavenly Horse Haven (HHH) and Miracle Ranch will be celebrating the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) national Help A Horse Day on April 23 from 11:30 – 4 pm at Heavenly Horse Haven rescue ranch in Anza. A small donation of $5 is suggested to support the rescue ranch in their local efforts. Kids under 12 are free. The event is co-sponsored by Miracle Ranch (MR) located in Mountain Center. MR is EAGALA certified and offer equine assisted therapy for individuals, couples and groups from the Coachella Valley to Temecula. They especially focus on individuals with addictions/ recovery and behavioral health issues.

This nationwide event is designed to create awareness for equine rescues and sanctuaries about the lifesaving work they do year-round to care for at-risk horses in their community who have often been abused or neglected. Horses have been central to the ASPCA’s work since its founding 150 years ago, when Henry Bergh stopped a cart driver from beating his horse, resulting in the first successful arrest for the mistreatment of a horse on April 26, 1866.

Heavenly Horse Haven and Miracle Ranch’s festival will be complete with free

food, music, bake sale, vendor booths, horse rides, ranch games, demonstrations and more. The schedule for the demonstrations is: 1pm and 3pm Equine Assisted Therapy presented by Miracle Ranch with Dr. Heather Gaedt and Coach Aaron Smith – Learn more about one of the speediest forms of healing that can only happen between humans and horses. Horses identify our struggles in relationships, as they are prey animals, and mirror back to us what is happening in our lives.

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12pm and 2pm Natural Horsemanship presented by Heavenly Horse Haven with Gina Perrin – Learn about horse training techniques that focus on developing a rapport with horses and is derived from observation of the natural behavior of free-roaming horses and reject abusive training methods.

Help A Horse Day is part of the ASPCA’s 150th Anniversary celebration this year and a contest which includes $100,000 in grant prizes, including a grand prize of $25,000.

According to Gina Perrin, President and Founder of HHH “Rescue horses make a difference to all those who they come in contact with whether it’s someone visiting or a volunteer. It’s a life-changing experience.”

“The ASPCA Help A Horse Day contest is a wonderful opportunity to welcome the residents and businesses of Anza Valley, Coachella Valley, Hemet Valley, Idyllwild, Temecula Valley and surrounding areas to help spread awareness about the atrisk horses in our community who are in need of loving homes,” said Dr. Heather Gaedt, Director of Psychology at Miracle Ranch”. “We chose to get involved as a cosponsor to generate the awareness of the vital lifesaving efforts being done in our community – often behind the scenes. “ The event is located at: Heavenly Horse Haven, 58290 Marlis Road, Anza 501(c)3 non-profit, Tax I.D. # 300403311 *Any donation is tax deductible.

If anyone would like to sponsor this event or attend as a vendor; please contact Coach Aaron Smith at 760.600.0059.

For more information visit these websites: www.heavenlyhorsehaven.org and www.miraclehorseranch.com.

Michelle McLaughlin 760.285.1241

BY FLINT WHEELER

JORDAN’S AUGUSTA GAG PROVES ‘GOOD’ FOR COVERAGE...

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ell, at least he’s interesting now.

Jordan Spieth, a soft spoken white, tall, thin, lanky country club kid with almost zero personality was about to officially put the PGA audience to sleep until the awesome happened. A quintuple bogey (I had to look it up also) on the par 3, 12th hole woke the golf industry up. He had inched his lead to five strokes and seemed to be cruising until reality bit.

Hitting from the drop zone he did the same with his next ball. His third ball he put into the bunker. He ended up with a quadruple bogey – 4 over part for the hole. His lead was gone and his chances of winning a second consecutive Masters seemed remote.

This is something that I – along with every golfer I know – have done more than once.

You are playing well enough, then in golf terms, the wheels come off and suddenly you cannot seem to make a decent shot.

The difference is that no one, other than a couple of pals, is watching. The world was watching Jordan Spieth. He did recover nicely on the next hole to get a birdie. He had a chance on the next but made par, respectable but not when you need birdies to catch the new leader.

Watching Spieth walk up No. 18 — a

game comments. “Honestly,” Spieth told the media, “I think it will be tough to put it behind. I think I will, but that wasn’t a fun last couple of holes to play from the position I was in.” In Masters’ tradition, the previous year’s winner awards the green jacket to the new winner, a task that Spieth had to perform. “I can’t think of anybody else who had a tougher ceremony to experience,” he said. Still Spieth did not wallow; he congratulated Danny Willett, the victor, whom Spieth noted, had experienced

timeless stroll when you hold the lead on the final day — you could see the shadow of disappointment on his 22-year old face. Ever the good sportsman Spieth removed his cap, as winners typically do to acknowledge the cheers, and made his way to the final green to putt out.

What he did next revealed Spieth as a young man wise and gutsy beyond his years. He gamely faced the media and took his medicine. The word that seemed most prevalent in the descriptions of what happened was “collapse,” not a word any golfer – or anyone — wants to have associated with their performance.

Collapse did not apply to his post-

something “more important than golf,” the birth of his first child.

No one I know has ever escaped crushing disappointment in their life. These range from a bad financial decision, a failed business, or a personal loss. Most refused to be defined by disaster; each made a decision to resume their lives or sadly, let it define them. Chastened and vulnerable certainly but no less determined to continue forward.

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BY JENNY WALLIS

WATER IN FENG SHUI

Dear Jenny, I have heard from a few different people that water is very good in Feng Shui. Does it matter where I put the water and if it’s running or not?

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ater is one of the five elements of Feng Shui. So it is a very important part of our lives and how we live. The correct Feng Shui flow and occurrence of water often means extreme good fortune that manifests as wealth and prosperity. So, good water brings money and bad water takes money away. Water is also one of the two components of Feng Shui, the other being wind. For that reason, when water is placed in harmony with the winds, good fortune comes about.

The Do’s and Don’ts of Water in Feng Shui Water is a very important, auspicious element in Feng Shui, always being slow moving and clean. Rivers that meander gently past in full view of the main door, they are said to be excellent. Rivers that meander evenly across flat land are more auspicious than those that run fast, possibly running into waterfalls or rapids. Rivers that flow past one’s home should never be straight, nor should they appear to be aimed at one’s building, in Feng Shui nothing should ever be aimed at anything, especially not at you. Water should always “embrace” the home, not shoot at the home. When a river seems to flow directly toward the main door of a house, that is not a good sign. It is also believed that water should never flow behind a home or a building as this signifies missed opportunities. This configuration signifies that while opportunities for advancement and success may be plentiful, it will be difficult for residents to take advantage of these opportunities. As a result, when a river flows behind a building, the Feng Shui is not favorable. Another general rule about water is that it should not appear to be flowing away from the home. If the water is flowing away, it is a sign of loss.

Water inside the dwelling such as a ​ water fountain, should always be running. It signifies wealth going out and wealth coming back. If it is not running all the time it signifies money that is all dried up! Please make sure that it is always running and always clean, and then fresh new opportunities will be coming your way. If the fountain is broken, don’t spend too much time trying to fix it, just throw it away and get a new one. If the fountain is outdoors, it should always be working correctly; never should there be any sort of a leak! Make sure it is always turned on and if there are fish inside, it is all the more prosperous! *The sinks inside the home, kitchen sinks and bathroom sinks, should always have plants next to them. Even though they supply clean fresh water, they also have drains, and the drains are draining the Chi. There needs to be a wood element such as a plant near the drain, to stop the Chi from draining and use it for growth.

Since we are on the topic of bathrooms, can you make sure that the toilet seat is always down? Having it up will only eliminate your Chi. Don’t forget to follow Jenny at askjennynow.com and find her on Facebook.

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BY CHIRS CLEMENS

DR. LEONARD FELD OFFERS FREE SEMINAR ON TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDER OFTEN MISDIAGNOSED AS NUMEROUS OTHER AILMENTS

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r. Leonard Feld, an Accredited Dentist with American Board Certification in both Craniofacial Pain and Implantology, is offering a complimentary seminar intended to help people identify if they have temporomandibular disorder (TMD), a condition often misdiagnosed, and therefore, improperly treated. The seminar will take place on Friday, April 15 at 10 a.m., at The Smile Center in Indian Wells.

TMD is a complex condition to evaluate and recognize. Because the symptoms can mimic other medical disorders, patients are misdiagnosed and treated with medications to mask the symptoms resulting in temporary relief, often enduring pain for years. Those experiencing any of these symptoms consistently and without relief – headaches, insomnia, dizziness, sleep apnea, snoring, dozing when reading or sitting, joint pain and stiffness, anxiety, depression, restless leg syndrome, chronic back pain, limited movement of the jaw, and other discomforts – are ideal candidates to be evaluated for TMD. Often misdiagnosed as arthritis, irritable bowel syndrome, fibromyalgia, cystitis, hormonal imbalance, and other diagnosis, TMD is treatable and does not include the use of prescription medications or surgery.

The factors involved in TMD are poorly understood and it is becoming clearer that a dentist who is specially trained in treating these afflictions can best direct the appropriate care to cure the condition. Treating TMD involves addressing the relationship between upper and lower teeth and the teeth to the TM joints, as well as supporting ligaments and associated musculature. Depending on the severity of the jaw displacement a variety of treatment approaches are available. Because deterioration of the jaw joints can be progressive resulting in increased pain and added symptoms, accurate and timely diagnosis and treatment is extremely important.

Dr. Feld specializes in treating TMD with a multidisciplinary team approach. He has successfully given patients relief from the pain associated with the above noted conditions through orthopedic dentistry. His associates and staff are highly experienced and trained in working with patients to improve and relieve this condition, while utilizing conservative, non-invasive, and non-surgical treatments.

Dr. Feld has more than 30 years of dental experience and over 4500 hours of graduate study. He graduated from USC Dental School with honors and continues to teach at USC Oral Surgery Department. He has completed his residency at the Institute for Advanced TMJ, Sleep Studies and Aesthetic Dentistry. In addition, he is founder of the International TMJ and Sleep Medicine Network. His many professional accolades include: • Diplomate – American Board of Craniofacial Pain • Diplomate – American Board of Implantology • Diplomate – International Congress of Implantology • Diplomate – American Academy Sleep Medicine • Diplomate – European Academy of Implantology • Fellow – American Academy of Orofacial Pain • Fellow – American Academy of Craniofacial Pain • Fellow – American Academy of Implant Dentistry • Fellow – American Academy of Pain Management For a complimentary consultation with Dr. Feld, or for additional information, call 760-578-8700 or visit southeastdentalgroup.com. His offices are located in northern and southern California in Indian Wells, Maywood, and Santa Clara.

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY

Week of April 14

ARIES (March 21-April 19): “When I discover who I am, I’ll be free,” said novelist Ralph Ellison. Would you consider making that a paramount theme in the coming weeks? Will you keep it in the forefront of your mind, and be vigilant for juicy clues that might show up in the experiences coming your way? In suggesting that you do, I’m not guaranteeing that you will gather numerous extravagant insights about your true identity and thereby achieve a blissful eruption of total liberation. But I suspect that at the very least you will understand previously hidden mysteries about your primal nature. And as they come into focus, you will indeed be led in the direction of cathartic emancipation.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “We never know the wine we are becoming while we are being crushed like grapes,” said author Henri Nouwen. I don’t think that’s true in your case, Taurus. Any minute now, you could get a clear intuition about what wine you will ultimately turn into once the grape-crushing stage ends. So my advice is to expect that clear intuition.

Once you’re in possession of it, I bet the crushing will begin to feel more like a massage -- maybe even a series of strong but tender caresses.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your sustaining mantra for the coming weeks comes from Swedish poet Tomas Tranströmer: “I am not empty; I am open.” Say that aloud whenever you’re inclined to feel lonely or lost. “I am not empty; I am open.”

Whisper it to yourself as you wonder about the things that used to be important but no longer are. “I am not empty; I am open.” Allow it to loop through your imagination like a catchy song lyric whenever you’re tempted to feel melancholy about vanished certainties or unavailable stabilizers or missing fillers.

“I am not empty; I am open.”

CANCER (June 21-July 22): According to my analysis of the astrological omens, you are close to tapping into hidden powers, dormant talents, and future knowledge. Truths that have been offlimits are on the verge of catching your attention and revealing themselves. Secrets you have been concealing from yourself are ready to be plucked and transformed. And now I will tell you a trick you can use that will enable you to fully cash in on these pregnant possibilities: Don’t adopt a passive waitand-see attitude. Don’t expect everything to happen on its own. Instead, be a willful magician who aggressively collects and activates the potential gifts.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): This would be a perfect moment to give yourself a new nickname like “Sugar Pepper” or “Honey Chili” or “Itchy Sweet.” It’s also a favorable time to explore the joys of running in slow motion or getting a tattoo of a fierce howling bunny or having gentle sex standing up. This phase of your cycle is most likely to unfold with maximum effectiveness if you play along with its complicated, sometimes paradoxical twists and turns. The more willing you are to celebrate life’s riddles as blessings in disguise, the more likely you’ll be to use the riddles to your advantage.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Right about now you might be feeling a bit extreme, maybe even zealous or melodramatic. I wouldn’t be surprised if you were tempted to make outlandish expostulations similar to those that the poet Arthur Rimbaud articulated in one of his histrionic poems: “What beast must I worship? What sacred images should I destroy?

What hearts shall I break? What lies am I supposed to believe?” I encourage you to articulate salty sentiments like these in the coming days -- with the understanding that by venting your intensity you won’t need to actually act it all out in real life. In other words, allow your fantasy life and creative artistry to be boisterous outlets for emotions that shouldn’t necessarily get translated into literal behavior.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Adyashanti is my favorite mind-scrambling philosopher. One of his doses of crazy wisdom is just what you need to hear right now. “Whatever you resist you become,” he says. “If you resist anger, you are always angry. If you resist

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sadness, you are always sad. If you resist suffering, you are always suffering. If you resist confusion, you are always confused. We think that we resist certain states because they are there, but actually they are there because we resist them.” Can you wrap your imagination around Adyashanti’s counsel, Libra? I hope so, because the key to dissipating at least some of the dicey stuff that has been tweaking you lately is to STOP RESISTING IT! SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): During every election season, media pundits exult in criticizing candidates who have altered their opinions about important issues. This puzzles me. In my understanding, an intelligent human is always learning new information about how the world works, and is therefore constantly evolving his or her beliefs and ideas. I don’t trust people who stubbornly cling to all of their musty dogmas. I bring this to your attention, Scorpio, because the coming weeks will be an especially ripe time for you to change your mind about a few things, some of them rather important. Be alert for the cues and clues that will activate dormant aspects of your wisdom. Be eager to see further and deeper.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Friedrich Nietzsche published his first book, The Birth of Tragedy, in 1872, when he was 28 years old. In 1886, he put out a revised edition that included a preface entitled “An Attempt at Self-Criticism.” In this unprecedented essay, he said that he now found his text “clumsy and embarrassing, its images frenzied and confused, sentimental, uneven in pace, so sure of its convictions that it is above any need for proof.” And yet he also glorified The Birth of Tragedy, praising it for its powerful impact on the world, for its “strange knack of seeking out its fellow-revelers and enticing them on to new secret paths and dancingplaces.” In accordance with the astrological omens, Sagittarius, I invite you to engage in an equally brave and celebratory re-evaluation of some of your earlier life and work.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “Go back to where you started and learn to love it more.” So advised Thaddeus Golas in his book The Lazy Man’s Guide to Enlightenment. I think that’s exactly what you should do right now, Capricorn. To undertake such a quest would reap long-lasting benefits. Here’s what I propose: First, identify three dreams that are important for your future. Next, brainstorm about how you could return to the roots of your relationships with them. Finally, reinvigorate your love for those dreams. Supercharge your excitement about them.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “What am I doing here in mid-air?” asks Ted Hughes in his poem “Wodwo.” Right about now you might have an urge to wonder that yourself. The challenging part of your situation is that you’re unanchored, unable to find a firm footing. The fun part is that you have an unusual amount of leeway to improvise and experiment.

Here’s a suggestion: Why not focus on the fun part for now? You just may find that doing so will minimize the unsettled feelings. I suspect that as a result you will also be able to accomplish some interesting and unexpected work.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): How many fireflies would you have to gather together in order to create a light as bright as the sun? Entomologist Cole Gilbert estimates the number to be 14,286,000,000. That’s probably beyond your ability to accomplish, Pisces, so I don’t recommend you attempt it. But I bet you could pull off a more modest feat with a similar theme: accumulating a lot of small influences that add up to a big effect. Now is an excellent time to capitalize on the power of gradual, incremental progress.

Homework: Let’s meet in dreams sometime soon. Describe to me the adventures you’d like us to have together. FreeWillAstrology.com ---------------------------------------Rob Brezsny Free Will Astrology freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com

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MIND,BODY & SPIRIT

BY BRONWYN ISON

MAINTAINING CONFIDENCE

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onfidence may be challenging to maintain if you are comparing yourself to others. Reality check; regardless of how smart you are, good you look, talented as you are, big your house or fancy your car, there will always be someone that surmounts your status. Why do we feel this constant need to compete or keep up with others? Let’s face it, we’ve all been there feeling as though we need more or strive for something better than the rest of the crowd. We are human and this comes naturally. Yet, relevant what your motive is. Why is it you feel you need to compete?

Why is it you believe you are not lacking?

Competition is healthy and renders us motivated. Unhealthy competition will eventually debilitate you and is temporary.

Approaching every endeavor with integrity will result in a happy ending. Many of you may recall the unhealthy competition/ jealousy of rival figure skaters, Nancy Kerrigan and Tonya Harding. Harding was the first woman, in 1991, to complete a triple axel in competition and earned her first national title. Kerrigan was Harding’s main rival in women’s figure skating.

Harding gained infamy in 1994 after her ex-husband hired a hitman to inflict injury upon Kerrigan so she would not be able to compete. Harding pled guilty, stripped of her national title, and banned from figure skating in the U.S. for life. Obviously, Harding’s confidence in self was so depleted

she took such measures as to injure her competition. Jealousy will also lead one into rage and act foolishly. Harding’s impairment led to numerous marriages, personal hardship, and a delimitated career she worked so diligently on since the age of three.

Remember we are born equipped with everything we need. As a mother of two daughters I have heard them say, “I wish had so and so’s this or that.” If it something tangible and feasibly obtainable for a child I encourage them to consider best to attain an item. When it comes to aesthetics or personality traits I share with them their potential to achieve. I make certain to instill confidence in my girls. Just as we should believe in ourselves at all times.

Keep in mind, you have complete control over your confidence level. Most of us are masters at negative self-talk. Each of us has called ourselves stupid or an idiot. Never, ever do I allow those thoughts in my mind.

Eventually, you will begin to believe what you are thinking and saying to yourself.

Rather feed your soul and mind with positive affirmations.

Commence your day with a confidence rooted deeply and resonate. Be mindful to remain confident, not boastful or arrogant.

Be thankful for who you are, where you are, and continue to believe in YOU! Bronwyn Ison is the owner of Evolve Yoga. e-volveyoga.com 760.564.YOGA

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BY DR MARIA LOMBARDO

Dr. Maria Lombardo, Lombardo Cosmetic Surgery is located in Rancho Mirage.

She specializes in both surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures including (but not limited to) facial, body and breast surgery, Botox, Latisse, and hCG diet program.

For a consultation or more information, visit lombardocosmeticsurgery.com or call 760-610-8990. Dr. Lombardo will be writing a bi-weekly column for CV Weekly.

GET RID OF THAT “TURKEY GOBBLER” UNDER YOUR CHIN!

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here is a new and very exciting product available to treat the fullness under your chin. It’s called Kybella® and it’s not surgery! It’s a medicine injected into the fat that sits under your chin (sub-mental fat) and actually dissolves it…. Permanently!

The youthful face has a distinctly defined jawline and a sharp angle from the chin down onto the neck. When there is excess fat in this area the sharpness is dulled and not only does the person look heavier but older as well!

One of the most common patient complaints is the fatty chin, or “turkey neck”, or “gobbler” and until now surgical liposuction and face/neck lift were the only options to address it. It tends to run in families, so if you look in the mirror and are starting to see “my mother’s neck” looking back this may be the solution for you.

The active ingredient in Kybella® is deoxycholic acid, a naturally-occurring molecule in the body that aids in the breakdown and absorption of dietary fat.

When injected into the fat beneath your chin, Kybella® causes the destruction of fat cells. Once destroyed, those cells cannot store or accumulate fat.

Most people experience a reduction in the fullness over the course of 4 – 6 weeks.

The makers of the product recommend 2 – 4 treatment sessions but every individual is different. Once the desired aesthetic response is achieved with Kybella®, retreatment is not expected.

Before receiving Kybella®, you will discuss with your doctor any medical conditions you have and any previous or planned face/ neck surgeries. This product is not used for treating loose, hanging skin but it can

have an effect of skin tightening. Kybella® injection is tolerated well by patients and most describe a sensation of heat or mild discomfort. Usually ice packs are given to relieve this temporary sensation and it resolves quickly. All patients return after 6 weeks to evaluate the results of the treatment and can opt to do additional injections for further improvement.

The cost varies on the number of injections required and the amount of fat being treated. The average person will spend about $600-$1000 per treatment session. The best way to get all your questions answered about Kybella® is to ask! Call Dr. Maria Lombardo at Lombardo Cosmetic Surgery 760-610-8990 to set up an appointment and find out if this new, amazing treatment is right for you!

LIFE & CAREER COACH

BY SUNNY SIMON

AESOP AND THE MITZVAH

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f course I know what a Bar Mitzvah is, but this week when a friend of mine told me a story of kindness and compassion I learned another meaning of a “mitzvah”. Kippy, who lived in Israel for years prior to returning to the United States, spoke about a particular Friday when her city was preparing for a festive Shabbat dinner.

Inspired by mitzvah, (which literally means commandment) the word also takes on the meaning of a charitable or beneficial act; she began thinking about the volunteer army and the uninteresting rations they would have for dinner.

If you ever met Kippy, it would not take long before you realized she is a doer and a giver who is also gifted with exceptional organizational skills. Armed with the knowledge that her community would soon be busy preparing the evening meal, she engaged each household in an impromptu project. Kippy asked each family to prepare an extra meal. All the plus-one meals would be delivered to the nearby troops. Kippy requested an additional action on the part of the donors. She instructed each household chef to include his or her phone number in the food gift.

My friend understood it was a common practice to give anonymously, but something

told her this act of kindness could translate to more than a Friday night dinner. She was right.

Phones began ringing inside this small gated community. Soldiers surprised and delighted with the homemade feasts reached out to share a greeting and thank their donors. What began as a standard Friday evening turned into a circle of goodwill thanks to Kippy.

I walked away thinking, just like one of the infamous Aesop’s Fables, Kippy’s story had a powerful moral to it. Although an anonymous kind deed is noble, sometimes we should be up close and personal with the recipient of our actions. Rabbi Lawrence Kushner, author and Emanu-El Scholar, has been quoted as saying “I think the poor man wants to know who’s giving the gift, and the rich man wants to see the smile on the poor man’s face.”

Studies suggest that givers derive more benefits from the act of giving than from the benefits their gifts generate for others. So this week, borrow a page from Kippy’s book.

Think about reaching out in person to help a friend, a stranger or a soldier. As Aesop taught in “The Loin and the Mouse,” “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.”

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

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