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TASH SULTANA: A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH PERFORMING AT COACHELLA SATURDAY, APRIL 21 AT 7:20 ON THE MOJAVE STAGE

BY TRACY DIETLIN

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publisher@coachellavalleyweekly.com coachellavalleyweekly.com facebook.com/cvweekly twitter.com/cvweekly1 Publisher & Editor Tracy Dietlin Art Director Robert Chance Sales Team Domingo Winstead, Elizabeth Westley Club Crawler Nightlife Editor Phil Lacombe Feature Writers Lisa Morgan, Rich Henrich, Heidi Simmons, Noe Gutierrez, Avery Wood, Tricia Witkower, Jason Hall, Steve Brown, Kristen Elaine, Olga Rodriguez Writers/Contributors: Robin Simmons, Rick Riozza, Eleni P. Austin, Craig Michaels, Janet McAfee, Bronwyn Ison, Haddon Libby, Dale Gribow, Laura Hunt Little, Sam DiGiovanna, Rob Brezny, Sunny Simon, Dr. Peter Kadile, Bruce Cathcart, Flint Wheeler, Denise Ortuno Neil, Dee Jae Cox, Patte Purcell, Rebecca Pikus, Angela Romeo,Aaron Ramson, Elizabeth Scarcella, Jennifer Jank Photographers Robert Chance, Chris Miller, Esther Sanchez, Laura Hunt Little Website Editor Bobby Taffolla Distribution Phil Lacombe, William Westley

CONTENTS Tash Sultana............................................ 3 Highly Suspect....................................... 5 Coachella Review................................... 6 Shakti Fest 2018..................................... 6 Sunday Funeral - Hit 'Em Again!............ 7 Local Musician Profile - CAKES.............. 8 Brewtality............................................... 8 Record Store Day 2018.......................... 9 Budweiser Clydesdales on El Paseo...... 9

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here’s no denying that Tash Sultana’s electrifying performance at Weekend 1 of Coachella was one of the best of the weekend.

This one woman show is a phenomenal talent and a force to be reckoned with.

Sultana came out and played so many instruments it was hard to keep up: acoustic and electric guitar, drum kit, trumpet, keyboard, flute, harmonica, just to name a few. And she kicked ass with every one of them. She also has the voice of an angel with a flawless crystalline quality that is mesmerizing. But make no mistake she can sing with a sultry grit and growl as well.

Sultana made a name for herself performing on the streets of Melbourne with no promo and having homemade videos go viral online getting tens of millions of views.

She taught herself how to play guitar at age 3 with over 20 other instruments in her arsenal. She truly has a gift to be able to draw her audience in and hold them captive.

Sultana has sold out every headline theatre show booked across multiple countries and played dozens of high profile festivals around the globe. Having her on the Coachella lineup is a treat for all of us in attendance.

Her hit singles “Jungle” and “Notion” were quick to receive high rotation on triple j with “Jungle” picking up rotation on alternative stations across North America & Europe.

She re-released the Notion EP on December 19, 2016. She has also released two stand-alone tracks “Mystik” and “Murder to the Mind”.

It’s easy to see why Sultana is in high demand and why everyone attending next week’s Coachella Weekend 2 should check her out. She plays the Mojave Stage at 7:20 on Saturday night.

Here is our interview with Sultana.

You are quite amazing as a one woman

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show. Is there a reason you don’t include other musicians in your show? Are you willing to collaborate with other artists in your concerts?

Sultana: “It’s not about that. It’s about live looping which is what I do - I don’t need other people to fill the parts that I can do on my own. That’s the point of the performance - I’m not a band.”

What is the most difficult thing to be on your own on the stage?

Sultana: “I suppose if you fuck up it’s all on you. If you’re not having the best day you have no one to fall back on and it shows in every aspect of your performance because it’s just you on stage.”

On your recordings you play all the musical instruments. Was it a challenge to put all that in a live show?

Sultana: “Definitely. It took years of designing my busking rig and I busked every single day until I started playing my own shows.”

How has music helped you overcome difficult times?

Sultana: “Music is my only fall back when I feel like I can’t understand anything around me. I can go pretty dark sometimes I don’t really understand why things are the way they are or how they are on the outside world. Sometimes music is the only thing I can understand during those times.”

Describe the essence of your music?

Sultana “It’s a little slice of all the music I like.”

What advice would you give to other young musicians like you that want to become professional?

Sultana: “Fuck what your teacher says.”

What was the key to your music reaching different parts of the world?

Sultana: “I just do my thing and people can see that joy and passion doesn’t need a language. It’s just a universal connection you have.”

What do you think were the key moments that marked your career in the

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past year and a half?

Sultana: “I think realizing I had been on tour too long. Realizing I need to go home, have a break and get myself into a better headspace - then coming back and smashing it out in different countries.”

You started singing in the streets of Melbourne and now you play in big stages, what factor remains the same even though your career has evolved?

Sultana: “I’m just jamming.”

Out of all the instruments that you play, which one was the most difficult to learn?

Which one represents more who you are?

Sultana: “Guitar is just me - always has been, always will be.

And the trumpet is really fucking hard.”

It is so difficult to stand out in a platform like YouTube, why do you think you shined in the middle of so many videos?

Sultana: “I honestly think it’s up to the people who watch the videos. I can upload a video, but if no one cares about it and no one connects with the video then there is really no purpose for it. I feel people can resonate with it and it’s turned out pretty good for me.”

How is it different now that you’ve achieved some success from those days when you weren’t famous and played mostly for you and friends?

Sultana: “I still sing for me and my friends, but now I am doing for my fans too...cause I have a few of them now.”

What is the most exciting part of getting the recognition you have now?

Sultana: “I just didn’t really expect for it to go the way it did. My struggle has never been playing music or touring. My struggle has been internal, so the way that things have turned out, probably look pretty glamourous to some people on the outside, but it has been pretty fucking hard at some points - not career wise, but personal and continue to page 5

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mental wellbeing. You can’t associate that with outward success because if you’re mental health is shit then it is pretty hard to cope with everything else. It doesn’t make you happy if you’re not happy inside.”

Social media was the platform that helped you bring your music to the masses.

How do you feel about social media in general? What pros and cons do you find?

Sultana: “Social media is the angel and the devil at the same time. Social media can create a space that is positive for people to get their music out there and get good constructive feedback. But then there are a bunch of assholes that try and fuck you up - they suck.”

What is your first memory of listening to music and actually getting caught by it?

Any particular artists, a performance, a single on the radio, an album your parents played?

Sultana: “The first time I listened to Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon. They had production in that album that was a world first at the time.”

Give us 5 female artists that highly influenced you?

Sultana: “Erykah Badu, Lauryn Hill, Etta James, Amy Winehouse, Nai Palm (Hiatus

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ailing from Cape Cod and currently Los Angeles based, HIGHLY SUSPECT closed out Coachella Music and Arts Festival Weekend I on Saturday night to a flock of positive reviews by fans and new followers alike. Formed in 2009, Johnny Stevens (guitars/vocals), Rich Meyer (bass/vocals) and Ryan Meyer (drums/vocals) are ready for a repeat performance this coming Saturday at Coachella Weekend II under the Gobi Tent.

The 3X Grammy- nominated trio have gained a huge following with their smash hit, “Lydia,” the group released their debut record in 2015, which received critical acclaim and earned the rock band 2 GRAMMY nominations. The pressure was on for their sophomore release, and they delivered with the stunning The Boy Who Died Wolf - an album that featured stunning soundscapes and grungy hooks.

The record debuted at #1 Alternative,

#2 Rock and #15 overall on the Billboard charts, with the lead track, “My Name Is Human,” spending 9 weeks at #1 at Active Rock for 9 consecutive weeks and hit Top 20 at Alternative. They were also nominated for another GRAMMY for the lead single from the record, “My Name Is Human” and made TV performances on Seth Myers and Late Show with Stephen Colbert, as well as Conan. Their songs have racked up millions of streams and are multi-platinum.

Highly Suspect is also not afraid to share their perspective on political and social issues through their music. Their live shows are consistently reviewed with the tag line, “Saviors of Rock and Roll” and “Rock is NOT Dead!”

To describe their sound is to convey an image of classic Blues progressions, crunchy guitars and aggressive drums. Their fans are hardcore. The band uses the acronym “MCID” in many of its images during live shows, which stands for, “My Crew Is Dope,” referring to their loyal fans.

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What is your favorite album of all time?

Sultana: “Mama’s Gun by Erykah Badu.”

How did you feel the first time that you played a sold out concert?

Sultana: “Everyone thinks it was fast but it wasn’t. I’ve been working my ass off every single day of my life and i’ve been playing gigs since I was 12/13 years old. Now 23 years old - that’s 10 years of really hard work that never happened over night - it took years.”

What song do you enjoy the most playing live?

Sultana: “Salvation.”

How did you compose “Jungle”?

Sultana: “I was in my bedroom in a shit mood and jamming. At the end of the day I had finished a song. I didn’t think about and I wasn’t trying to write a song. It turns out that song has completely changed my whole career.”

What has been your role as BeyondBlue Foundation’s ambassador? How important is its work?

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Rich about Highly Suspect’s first Coachella performance.

CVW: Highly Suspect has been described as a “power trio”. Do you consider yourselves a “power trio”?

Meyer: “I don’t really consider Highly Suspect to be what’s commonly known as a power trio.

Although the band consists of three core members, there are several other people and dynamics involved that separate us from the stereotype. A power trio usually prides itself on producing its signature sound with only three people and although that’s usually the case in our live situation, in the studio it’s a different story. We integrate synthesizers, backing guitars, 808s and drum samples. Our albums also feature some of our favorite artists like American Jazz singer-songwriter Sasha Dobson (Norah Jones) and guitarist/vocalist Tash Neal (The London Souls).”

CVW: You all provide vocals. How much emphasis do you place on harmonizing and/or arranging the different vocal parts?

April 19 to April 25, 2018 Sultana: “I talk openly about how much I have struggled with shit internally and I’m not ashamed of any of that. I am not going to stop pushing that out there because that’s what happens to some people. Some people will never understand what it’s like to not understand yourself and the world outside. It’s not just a sadness but sickness and I think that I didn’t really realize what was happening to me was a thing - I just thought I was going to die.”

What’s the most exciting part of going on tour?

Sultana: “It’s all one really long road. If I had more time I would travel more because when you are touring in a different place it’s not about the travel it’s about playing a show. When you end up in a different country with people speaking in a different language pretty much every day and they are all vibing on your music - that’s pretty cool.”

What is the most exhausting part of it?

Sultana: “Being away from my friends and family and my dog.”

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Meyer: “We actually don’t put a lot of emphasis on making sure everybody sings.

It’s true that technically we all sing on the albums, but the majority of our vocals are done by Johnny...alone...in a dark dingy basement.”

CVW: How familiar are you with “stoner rock” or “desert rock”? We have the likes of Kyuss, Queens of the Stone Age and Unida from this area. Can you share any knowledge you have of this genre or artists in the genre?

Meyer: “I haven’t heard of Unida before, suppose I’ll have to check them out. It’s true that we are absolutely desert rock fans and know it to be the Josh Homme genre.

He has an incredibly unique and powerful writing style that puts him in a league of his own. Kudos to you Mr. Homme, you’re a living legend.”

CVW: What was your experience at Coachella Weekend I? Meyer: “The traffic getting in the place is pretty heavy duty; however I really did enjoy the festival itself. The art installations alone made the whole thing worthwhile for me.

Also, Beyonce’s marching band performance was absolutely incredible.”

CVW: The societal and political climate is erratic right now. How ripe is it for a rock band like Highly Suspect to shine a light on those issues important to you? If things were more stable, do you think it would be more difficult to develop songs or do you have enough inner turmoil as subject matter?

Meyer: “Political turmoil is a great opportunity for any artist looking to make a social impact and be a leader in this day and age; however I don’t see it as a necessity for anyone who just wants to be successful, given what’s popular on the radio.” www.highlysuspect.net

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WEEKEND 1 REVIEW

oachella weekend 1 is over and it gave us a sense of what this semi controversial lineup was capable of. I was surely a skeptic. This year’s lineup was sort of lackluster in my opinion. Well, Goldenvoice surprised me. They delivered an amazing weekend of entertainment. There were some disappointments; however most of what I caught was pretty good.

I had a late start to the shows on Friday.

Realistically, I only wanted to see St. Vincent, who delivered one of the best performances of the whole weekend, and it was only the first night. It was a very surreal, intense show and they were on top of their game. Annie Clark is equal parts talented musician and performance artist. She and her band blazed through hits spanning her whole career. The only disappointment to me was the lack of a David Byrne cameo since my favorite album of hers is the collaboration with him entitled “Love This Giant.” Friday ended for me with SZA’s hot set featuring guests like Kendrick Lamar. The Weekend was a bit of a disappointment. SZA would have been a better headliner.

I wasn’t sure if I’d see much on Saturday. I made it a point to watch a tiny bit of Chromeo, and I was not into it at all. Way too much Autotune, and when there were no effects, he sounded bad. After Chromeo, I met up with a friend who just came to see David Byrne with me. I was anxious for this set. I knew it’d be the closest I’d come to seeing Talking Heads, and maybe he’d bring out St. Vincent. Bryan and I grabbed a quick beer and walked right to the front just in time for David Byrne’s to take the stage; another surreal set not to be missed. He blasted through songs off his new

album, American Utopia, and Talking Head hits like “Burning Down The House,” and “Once In A Lifetime.” His backing band was essentially a marching band and 2 guitarists.

This performance literally brought tears to my eyes even though St. Vincent didn’t guest (he did talk about how “Annie must’ve been here”). It was magical to see such an innovator and to watch him with one of my best friends.

Right after David Byrne finished, we hauled ass to catch a bit of The Bronx.

Exhaustion was hitting me hard. That all went away as soon as we entered The Sonora tent.

There were maybe 100 people watching and 50 of them were moshing around the lead singer. Without hesitation, it was into the pit.

I haven’t moshed in a decade, but I felt I had no choice. Bryan was eager to throw me back into the pit anytime I tried to rest. This was the most high energy show of the weekend.

I opted out of the beginning of Beyoncé to check out X Japan. Everyone tells me I should like them, but they’re just not my

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thing. I gave them a shot hoping that seeing them live would change my mind. It didn’t.

They’re incredibly talented, just not for me.

I went back to see Beyoncé and arrived just in time to see Destiny’s Child. It was pretty impressive, but here’s where the unpopular opinion comes in... I was not impressed after Destiny’s Child. The production was amazing.

Her dancing was on point, but her voice seemed a bit off. Plus, her sister’s guest spot was just dancing. Solange should’ve sung.

Sunday was brutal. I’d already worked 32 hours in 2 days with only 4 hours sleep.

I had to pull through. The crowd obviously felt the same way. It didn’t get busy until midafternoon. The first band I saw was Portugal, The Man. I was blown away. I’ve always liked them and questioned them playing the main stage at Coachella. They owned it. 5 years ago I saw them in an intimate setting and this year, it was roughly 50,000 people. Cardi B was next. She was good, but not as good as her albums. She gets a pass for being 7 months pregnant. The joke was her unborn child was

going to be her surprise guest with how much she was shaking her booty, but it was actually Warren G. The next band I saw was A Perfect Circle. Maynard usually is on fire. He sounded a bit off on this night. In the dozen or more times I’ve seen him in one band or another, this was the only time he wasn’t perfect. It’s definitely a must try again next weekend.

Eminem ended the night on the Coachella stage. A lot of rap doesn’t transfer well to live shows, and I felt Eminem was an example of this. The production was there, but the flow was a bit off. There were definitely some shining moments throughout the set, but it was a bit of a disappointment. Dr. Dre and 50 Cent were the guests for this set, and they delivered. However, judging by the crowd, it wasn’t enough. There was a mass exodus long before Eminem’s set ended.

Stay tuned for Weekend 2.

THE DIVINE FEMININE IN ALL OF US! SHAKTI FEST 2018: YOGA AND SACRED MUSIC FESTIVAL CELEBRATE MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND MAY 10 – 14 IN JOSHUA TREE

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hakti Fest returns for its eighth season, this year on Mother’s Day weekend May 10 - 14 at the Joshua Tree Retreat Center, in Joshua Tree, CA. Organized by Bhakti Fest, a leader in conscious festival events, Shakti Fest is a unique springtime celebration of the divine feminine spirit, described in Eastern philosophy as the ‘dynamic force which moves the universe’. The festival features world famous yoga teachers, Kirtan music stars, wisdom workshops, sound baths, and a healing sanctuary.

“When we started Shakti Fest as our spring celebration eight years ago, we had no idea it would become such a beloved event,” noted Sridhar Silberfein, founder of Bhakti Fest. “It’s perfect divine timing that we are able to honor the spirit of the universal feminine to align with Mother’s Day each year.”

The Shakti Fest 2018 music lineup inspires attendees to sing, dance and open their hearts. This year’s line up once again includes the best Kirtan (a.k.a. chanting) artists on the conscious music scene; Jai Uttal, Donna De Lory, Larissa Stowe, Govind Das & Radha, MC Yogi, Girish, Jaya Lakshmi, Prajna Vieira & the Mukti Kirtan Ensemble, Gina Sala, Vaiyasaki Das, David Newman, Fannah Fi Allah, and many more. The centuries-old practice of devotional

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chanting is considered to connect humans with themselves, the universe, and spirit. The entire Kirtan line-up is available at shaktifest. bhaktifest.com/kirtan.

World-class yoga teachers are the heart of Shakti Fest, and spring in Joshua Tree is a beautiful time to practice indoors and out.

With three yoga halls offering 45 classes over 3 days, there really is something for everyone!

2018 Shakti Fest teachers include; Shiva Rea, Mark Whitwell, Mas Vidal, Kia Miller, Georgina Meister, Cheryl Slader, Leeza Villagomez, Carmen Curtis, Hemalayaa Behl, Oleg Flow, Jennica Mills, Allison Prince and Katie Allen, Lisa Gniady, and local desert favorite Kristin Olson.

Anyone can find their inner Shakti through energy invoking sessions in a wide variety of yoga styles. View the full yoga lineup at shaktifest.bhaktifest.com/yoga. Those looking for an even deeper experience can join noted yoga leaders Saul David Raye and Shiva Rea

who will lead very special pre and post event intensives on May 10 and 14.

Shakti Fest 2018 Workshops will cover a plethora of wellness and conscious topics including Ayurveda, spiritual nutrition, tantric energy, Vedic astrology, breathwork, Sanskrit, conscious relationships, women’s sexuality, bhakti art, and hoop dance, with internationally known speakers such as Michael Brian Baker,Mirabai Devi, Renee Baribeau, Dawn Cartwright, Zoë Kors, Jeffrey Armstrong and Dharma Devi. For further workshop detail see shaktifest.bhaktifest.com/workshops.

The Shakti Fest “Sound Healing Experience” is not to be missed. Attendees can immerse themselves in the powerful healing energy of sound baths with noted practitioners of this popular sonic meditation including Eric Sedorovitz, Gabriel Logan Braun, Lynda Arnold, Shane Thunder, David West & Enrique Pedrosa,

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Michelle Berc, and more. For more information on the sound healing offerings please see shaktifest.bhaktifest.com/sounddome.

There is no place like the high desert to fully immerse yourself in a powerful conscious experience. The historic Joshua Tree Desert Retreat Center is the oldest and largest retreat center in the Western U.S., located on a sacred site replete with a walking labyrinth. This setting allows for peaceful inner reflection and uplifting spiritual renewal. Accommodation options include, retreat center spaces, glamping, camping, and RV parking, all on site.

There are also ten hotels within a few miles of the retreat center. The Shakti Fest Eco Artisan Village offers vegetarian and vegan food vendors, yoga clothing and gear, jewelry, art and unique collectibles. The organizers pride themselves on running a green event, offering free water and mindful recycling practices.

For travel information please see shaktifest. bhaktifest.com/travel-info and shaktifest. bhaktifest.com/lodging.

Early bird festival passes and intensive tickets are now available for Shakti Fest 2018, with discounts offered to local residents, veterans, military, seniors and students. Tickets are available at tickets.brightstarevents.com/ event/shakti-fest-2018.

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LOCAL MUSIC SPOTLIGHT SUNDAY FUNERAL RELEASES THEIR FIRST CD “HIT ‘EM AGAIN”

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unday Funeral is a power trio from the Coachella Valley comprised of Justin Ledesma (vocals, guitar), Andrea Taboada (bass) and Grant Gruenberg (drums).

They play frequently throughout the desert and have gained quite a fan base garnering them a Best Alternative Rock Band and Best Male Vocalist nomination for the CV Music Awards coming up on June 3 at Hard Rock.

In anticipation of their upcoming CD release party the band took time to answer a few questions.

CVW: Have any of you played in other bands before Sunday Funeral?

Justin Ledesma: “Volt Haus 1996-1999 (Drummer), DR 2000-2003 (Guitar/Vocals) and Juan Beethoven 2005-2007 (Guitar/Vocals).”

Grant Gruenberg: “I have played in a few different local bands: Patio Boys, Awaiting December and One Arm Man.” Andrea Taboada: “The first band I was in was in High School we were called Detour, second Band was an all- girl band called Far Less More, third I played in a cover band with my father who plays lead guitar, and fourth in a band with my brother and some girlfriends, we were called A Better Life, which brought me to Sunday Funeral.”

CVW: How long has Sunday Funeral been together?

Ledesma: “It was formed in 2007. Grant and Andrea joined in 2015.”

CVW: When and where was your first live show together?

Ledesma: “Grant’s first gig was 5/8/15 at Willie Boys. Andrea’s First gig was 8/8/15 at Plan B. What I consider our first gig together was our first gig without Brian Frang on 4/15/16 @ The Hood Open Mic Night.”

CVW: How long did it take to record the new CD? Ledesma: “Nearly 6 months between recording, mixing, photoshoots and artwork production.”

Taboada: “Recording didn’t take very long it was the mastering Justin did which took longer.

We got all are tracks recorded in a day.”

CVW: Who produced it and where was it recorded?

Ledesma: “Recorded @ The Blue Gyros Studios and Produced by Noe Taboada and Sunday Funeral.”

CVW: What is your songwriting process like? Who writes the lyrics?

Ledesma: “I write the majority of the original songs. I usually write lyrics before music, though not always. When I do write lyrics first, I usually make up a melody and whistle it as I write. I often tap on the pad of paper with my pen to

keep time as I write. Sometimes I get help when I’m stumped for words.

My ex-wife wrote “Alloy Stars” and “Deadly Kiss.” Brian Frang wrote most of the rest of the lyrics for “Deadly Kiss” and I kind of smoothed over the parts I thought needed changing.

Andrea and I wrote the lyrics to her song “Who Knows” together. She started with the first line and I did the second and so on. For Andrea’s other song “Battlecry,” I mainly wrote the verse and chorus and Andrea wrote the pre chorus.”

Gruenberg: “Andrea and Justin bring the hooks and then we all collaborate to get the feeling right.”

Taboada: “The two songs Justin and I wrote together, I came up with the bass lines and Justin came up with the guitar rhythms.

Justin wrote the majority of the lyrics to both “Battle Cry” and “Who Knows,” but there are some lines I helped write. When we wrote “Who Knows” we brainstormed together the basis for the song and Justin kind of took from our brainstorm lines that would work with the song.”

CVW: Which song are you most proud to say you wrote?

Ledesma: “I’m pretty sure it’s Andrea’s song “Battlecry.” I didn’t realize how much I liked the song until I started editing it and I realized how much potential it had. Yeah, I’m super proud of that song. Proud enough that I branded it with the battle cry of the Civil War’s 6th Wisconsin Regiment ‘Hit ‘Em Again!’”

Taboada: “Battlecry.”

CVW: Which song do you most enjoy performing?

Ledesma: “Actually, I think “Battlecry” again.

It’s got a good groove. People always seem to enjoy it and it’s never a song that I have to strain to sing. I’m really proud of that freakin’ song.”

Gruenberg: “The Mirror.”

Taboada: “It’s between “Gloomy Sunday” and “The Mirror.” My bass lines are fun, they all are, but these two songs stand out for me.”

CVW: What made you choose Hard Rock to have your CD release party?

Ledesma: “Because I’m bewitched by Esjay Jones.”

Gruenberg: “Justin wanted to do something different.”

Taboada: “We love Esjay and it’s an awesome venue.”

CVW: How do you all feel about being nominated for Best Alternative Band for the CV Music Awards and being chosen to perform at the event?

Ledesma: “I am so deeply honored. I

feel noticed. It’s a great feeling to know that something I’m a part of is making an impact. I am so super stoked about playing the awards show, I can’t put it into words. Maybe I’ll just sing.”

Gruenberg: “Extremely honored and very excited.”

Taboada: “I’m totally stoked and excited that we were nominated for Best Alternative Rock Band and have always been a fan of the bands we are going up against, it’s pretty awesome to be grouped in the same category with so many talented and brilliant bands.

I’m really looking forward to performing at the CV Music Awards and have to admit I’m a little nervous to be performing in front of the CV Music Award crowd, the best of the best musicians in the valley will be there which is exciting and exhilarating and I usually don’t get nervous, but am just a little, which when I’m on stage it will all go away and instead be replaced with adrenaline as I dance on stage.”

CVW: Justin, how do you feel to be nominated for Best Male Vocalist this year for the first time?

Ledesma: “Once again, I’m just so honored.

More than drumming and guitar playing, I’m most proud of my voice. So, to be recognized for what I’m most proud of means that much more to me. My chest swells with pride just to be nominated.”

CVW: Grant, you’re a really strong drummer. Who are your drumming influences?

Gruenberg: “John Bonham, Travis Barker, Neil Peart, Buddy Rich. Just to name a few.”

CVW: Andrea, as a female bass player how does it make you feel when people say things like ‘and it’s really cool you have a chick bass player’? Does that bother you? Would you like to be recognized as a good bass player and not a chick bass player?

Taboada: “No, it doesn’t bother me, sometimes people like to state the obvious and then they’re surprised or taken back that I can actually play the bass, but I don’t let it bother me. There will always be the stigma men are better at everything. It would be nice to be recognized as a good bass player period without the fact that I’m a girl, but people like to say that I’m a chick bass player and I like to think it’s because I can keep up with the boys.”

CVW: Tell us about some of your recent shows that are standouts for you?

Ledesma: “We’ve had the privilege to play the Palm Springs Street Fair (Village Fest) since October. It’s was a totally new experience for me. I’ve never made tips before. I’ve never gotten to entertain kids and old folks before.

It’s joyous.”

Taboada: “Street fair has been fun with all the random people who walk by and stop to listen and even random dancers from babies to drag queens decked out like there was a parade going on, to teenagers who were twerking. St. Patty’s show was awesome too, Plan B was crowded and the vibes were radiant.”

CVW: What are your favorite venues to play?

Ledesma: “I love everywhere that has us.”

Gruenberg: “Hood and Hard Rock.”

CVW: What has been the most important moment of your career so far?

Ledesma: “When someone I respect told me to just do what I have passion for.

It seems so obvious. Maybe it’s because of who said it, but it really made an impact.”

Gruenberg: “Getting to perform at the CV Music Awards.”

Taboada: “It was awesome to receive the award from CV Independent “Best Reestablished Band” and it was also exciting when we won the Battle of the Bands entry round into the Finals for CV Weekly’s Music Showcase last year.”

CVW: How do you define success in the music business?

Ledesma: “I don’t know how to answer that.

I feel pretty successful right now.”

Gruenberg: “Being happy playing music.”

Taboada: “It’s an honor that me and the guys get to play our music in front of people and the response we get makes me feel we have had some success.”

CVW: What music/bands are you listening to right now?

Ledesma: “Movie Scores, Iron Maiden, music from the 1920s to 1940s, classical…Huey Lewis lol.

I don’t know. I looked at my playlist from the last few days.”

Gruenberg: “Tell you the truth. I have been listening to the radio a lot lately. So it’s been very mixed.”

Taboada: “Red Hot Chili Peppers new album, Foo Fighters new album, Led Zeppelin.”

CVW: What band would you most like to open for?

Ledesma: “I’d like to open for Tony Bennett or someone like that.”

Gruenberg: “Pink Floyd would be awesome!”

Taboada: “Dream Big and Red Hot Chili Peppers.”

CVW: Who do you most respect in the music business?

Ledesma: “Kenny Kerner.”

Gruenberg: “Everyone that gives bands opportunities.”

Taboada: “Everyone who’s putting in effort to get their music heard.”

CVW: What are your future music goals?

Ledesma: “We have seven music videos planned for this album. More shows outside of town.

More original songs, more old standards, and a follow-up CD in the works.”

Gruenberg: “Keep rocking and expand out of the Coachella Valley more.”

Taboada: “Keep playing music and do a festival like Joshua Tree Music Fest.”

CVW: Anything else you want to share?

Ledesma: “Visit www.SundayFuneral.com and don’t forget to watch ‘Bad Rock Films with Dez.’”

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MONICA MORONES AKA CAKES

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onica Morones is one fierce woman who walks to the beat of her own drum. Always honest and outspoken, she doesn’t apologize for who she is or what her opinions are about anything. That is why she was one of CV Weekly’s Top 12 Most Interesting and Influential Women of 2017.

And of course there’s her talent, which knows no boundaries. She is an artist of many mediums including painting, jewelry making (sunglasses and wallets, too), photography, singer-songwriter, dancer, producer, to name a few.

Morones won last year’s Best Frontwoman Award at the CV Music Awards and has been nominated in the same category again this year, as well as for Best R&B Artist.

We asked Morones to answer a few questions for us.

CVW: Are you working on new material?

MM: “I released my first album March 31, 2017 and have yet to release my 2nd album. I am anticipating a fall release.”

CVW: You are beyond a quadruple threat as an artist. You sing, dance, paint, create sunglasses and all types of art and are a photographer. Tell us a little bit about what each one of those mediums means to you and if you could only choose one what would it be?

MM: “I love to create. I would never be able to pick just one! Life is about learning and doing things that feed the soul, and that is why I dabble in so many different arts. I started off as an art major where I learned how to paint, then started taking music classes and learned how to play guitar and produce, while I played around with vocals. In that whole process I took up sewing, photography, learned how to push my brain creatively and now depending on how I feel day to day, I do whatever organically comes to me as an artist.”

CVW: Do you feel that it’s harder being a

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n 1914, a New York social club was celebrating its annual Saint Patrick’s Day dinner in style. There were these bougie, upper-class folks wearing green jackets and ringing green bells; imagine the kind of party where there’d be a midget running around with a pot o’ gold, accusing people of always stealing his Lucky Charms, and that’s the kind of party this is. Yes, it was a gay old time until a dude named Dr. Curtin blew everyone’s mind and basically ruined Saint Patrick’s Day forever by unveiling the evenings drink: green beer.

These old-timey posh people had never seen green beer before and were delighted. When asked how he managed such a marvelous feat of engineering, Dr. Curtain proudly exclaimed that he achieved the effect by putting a single drop of industrial blue wash into a keg of beer.

The same kind of dye you’d use in textile mills to color fabric and paper.

Folks in 1914 had zero f*cks to give, I swear.

Dr. Curtain had no idea that his possiblytoxic (most likely toxic but let’s be real, people ate lead chips and smoked asbestos back then.

A little fabric dye in your beer was probably the healthiest thing some people did allday) concoction would become synonymous

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female performer/artist here in the valley than it is for a man?

MM: “To be completely honest, it doesn’t matter what gender you are out here, it’s all about what connects you have. Musically, I am not a cover band, so that obviously limits my gigs. Artistically, I don’t get along with the people that hand out opportunities out here so there’s that. The Coachella Valley is a small fish bowl and when there are opportunities present, those opportunities go to the friends of the people in charge of shit. Straight up! To quote the homie 2 pac, ‘First off, fuck your bitch and the click you claim.’”

CVW: Tell us about some of your recent shows that are standouts for you?

MM: “I recently had a solo art show at Flat Black Gallery in Palm Desert and it was everything I could of hoped it to be! I painted, curated a whole show on my own and to have my own show is an accomplishment in itself. I was super proud and grateful of the support and

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with Saint Patrick’s Day; but an even bigger butterfly effect was yet to be created. In 1934, machinist Henry Ruschmann of Bernardsville, New Jersey, began crushing and grinding up sparkling sheets of plastic to create a shimmering and eye-catching confetti. His company, Meadowbrook Inventions, named the product glitter, and continues to this day to be the world’s largest manufacturer of the vile creation.

Now, I don’t know what kind of devil’s lettuce it was that got people to create edible glitter. But a few years ago, it started popping up on cakes and in Frappuccinos. Glitter became synonymous with the unicorns-and-mermaids look that millennials strangely adopted. Young women consciously trying to look like a manic

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love I received and that really stood out for me.”

CVW: What is your songwriting process like?

MM: “I usually get a beat from one of my beat geniuses like Luthergates, Karmic Basis or DJ Ba5e and as soon as I hear it and vibe with it I’ll write to it almost instantly, get a cadence down, then I get extremely high and write the lyrics.”

CVW: Which song are you most proud to say you wrote?

MM: “All my songs have a special place in my heart, they all tell a story of a time and place that is memorable to only me. If I had to choose one song that I thought was clever as a songwriter, I would have to say my song “Dear Dads.” I wrote it abstractly and every time I hear it, it still makes me cry. It’s basically in abstract code that only I can understand and I’m talking about my real father, my stepfather and basically from that song if you figure it out, you can see why I hate men.”

CVW: Which song do you most enjoy performing?

MM: “I love performing “Bitch, Please.” I love saying the lyrics. “Why’s it got to be Bitches cook and clean, do you spit or swallow, do follow the direction of what I mean. What’s with all the hate? Drink too much get raped, better stay in shape or he’ll leave you with them kids……and then no dates.”

CVW: What are your favorite venues to play?

MM: “I don’t have a favorite venue. I’m always disappointed in the lack of sound in most venues. And if it’s not the sound it’s the stage. Call me picky, but as a performer I expect for places who say they are a music venue, to actually invest in good equipment and a sound person. Not the case in most places out here.”

CVW: What has been the most important moment of your career so far?

MM: “I would have to say, dropping my

pixie dream girl on mushrooms. And when marketing teams realized that they could sell the shit out of something by throwing glitter on it, it was only a matter of time before someone put it in beer.

The glitter beer trend is upon us and seriously, this is why I hate. Does anything scream “tacky” like glitter? Why isn’t Lisa Frank suing the shit out of beer makers for the use of their signature product? I have trust issues with glitter ever since my last strip club visit!

I can’t even get glitter off my shirts, how are you supposed to get it out of your liver? I’m seriously angry at glitter beer, and I’m not the only one.

Ryan Blondell is the Brewmaster’s Assistant at La Quinta Brewing Co, and is part of the Half in the Bag podcast which is available on Spotify, Itunes, and Stitcher. “Glitter Beer,” sighs Ryan, with a look of disappointment on his face, “By far one of the most millennial creations to date.

It adds nothing to the beer except appearance.

The label should have Tide Pods somewhere hidden on it like a modern day ‘Where’s Waldo.’”

The “Sicilianbeerkitten,” Francesca Zoida of Beer Kitten Radio on Spotify, had a few choice

first album, unsigned, researching how to do it, and actually making a CD with 12 songs on it.

Releasing an album on ITUNEs and all the music platforms as well as pressing a CD, getting my merch made, without setting up a go fund me or selling my ass, was memorable.”

CVW: How do you define success in the music business?

MM: “Who the fuck knows now days. The music business is kind of a joke. I’d say if you make music and you like it and it makes you happy, that’s successful, but that’s kind of bullshit right? When we all know it’s fame and money that define success.”

CVW: Who are your influences?

MM: “Mostly all female artists, bad bitches, they’re too many to list.”

CVW: What music/bands are you listening to right now?

MM: “Shannon and the Clams, Lion Babe, Nitty Scott, Spooky Black, Blimes Brixton, Groundation.”

CVW: Who would you most like to work with that you have not?

MM: “Any drummer that’s not a dick and would actually want to be in my band…

HAHAHAHA” CVW: Who would you most like to open for?

MM: “Tash Sultana.”

CVW: Who do you most respect in the music business?

MM: “Anyone who isn’t an arrogant prick, and who is actually a genuine person instead of a fake ass opportunistic shit.”

CVW: What are your future music goals?

MM: “I will be picking up the guitar again soon and doing some more self-produced songs.

I plan on dropping one more album and that’s as far as I can see.”

Monica Morones will perform at the CV Music Awards on Sunday, June 3 at the Hard Rock Hotel PS.

BY AARON RAMSON words about glitter beer. “First of all, I don’t need glitter in my intestines, on my tongue, etc.

It’s trying too hard, like a short dude driving a monster truck. To me, glitter beer is the creator giving up on quality selling the beer, and buying into gimmick or whatever will bring the most attention as quickly as possible.”

Not everyone is a naysayer, Erik DeBellis is the head brewer of Ximix Craft Exploration Company, and a glitter beer defender. “I don’t have a problem with gimmick beers,” states Erik, “They’re not meant to be taken seriously.

It’s just beer, man! Let’s have some fun with it.”

There have been many beer trends over the years, but green beer and glitter beer are the only entrants whose gimmick is purely visual.

While it isn’t expected to stand the test of time and become a tradition like green beer, glitter is certainly not the strangest ingredient brewers have used to get attention.

Next week I delve into the humorous and ironic world of modern gimmick beers.

RECORD STORE DAY 2018

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pril 21st, 2018 marks the 10th anniversary of Record Store Day. Back in 2007, Bull Moose Music employee Chris Brown suggested an annual event that was comparable to Free Comic Book Day. At a gathering of Independent Record Store owners and employees, that idea took shape as Record Store Day, a unique way to honor the remarkable culture that surrounds the nearly 1,400 stores that continue to thrive in the United States.

The first Record Store Day happened on April 19, 2008. Artists and record labels came together to create special CDs and albums that bypassed chains and big box stores, and were only available at Independent Record stores. Metallica acted as the inaugural Record Store Day Ambassadors that year, meeting and greeting fans at Rasputin’s in Mill Valley California.

Since then the annual event has occurred on the third Saturday of April and has become a worldwide phenomenon. Artists like Wilco, Emmylou Harris and Mastodon have popped up in their local stores offering support, encouragement and sometimes even live in-store performances. In recent years ambassadors have included Foo Fighter Dave Grohl, Jack White and St. Vincent. This year, the honor belongs to Hip-Hop duo, Run The Jewels.

In the desert, Record Store Day feels particularly special as it coincides with the Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival.

Locals and visitors have always known the best place to find music here in the desert is the Record Alley. The store is also celebrating a milestone: It’s their 40th year in business.

Music connoisseur Jim Stephens originally opened his store in Palm Springs Back in 1978. Although there were already several record stores throughout the valley, Record Alley immediately built their reputation by

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stocking hard to find imports alongside Top 40 favorites. Jim made sure to offer a wideranging selection of Punk, Funk, Prog-Rock, Disco, R&B, Country, Jazz and Blues. In those days, retired golfers in sans-a-belt slacks could pick up the latest Frank Sinatra eighttrack, while spiky-haired Punks purchased an import Xmal Deutschland 7” single.

Knowledgeable fans bypassed closer stores and made the journey to Palm Springs, knowing employees like the late (great) Phil Liebert, Jack Epsteen or Mike Keane could be counted on to recommend new or old music that might just blow your mind. In 1985 Jim made the trek a little easier by centrally relocating to what is now the Westfield Mall in Palm Desert.

Along with his wife and co-owner, Shelly DuBose Stephens, Jim has continued to stay on top of music trends. They rely on a knowledgeable staff that includes Eleni P. Austin, Lauren Ivy Holm and Matt Olson.

Coincidently, Eleni also began her record retail career in 1978, as a high school sophomore at the Record Shop in the Indio Fashion Mall.

She spent 19 years working her way up through the ranks at the Wherehouse in Palm Springs and held music management positions at Borders Books and Barnes & Noble. Lauren Ivy Holm was originally hired

by Eleni at the Wherehouse over 15 years ago.

She worked for Record Alley for many years before segueing to Amoeba in Hollywood in 2007. She’s been back at Record Alley for two years. Matt recently joined the staff but made his bones at record stores in his home state of Minnesota, as well as stints at chain stores like Tower and the Wherehouse.

This year Record Store Day has over 400 titles available exclusively to indie record stores. “We order as big a variety as we can,” noted Eleni, who has been at the store for seven years. “We won’t know exactly what

we’ll get until a day or two before the event.

We are competing with thousands of other stores for a finite amount of product, so we don’t always get everything we request.”

Highly anticipated releases include live efforts from The Allman Brothers, B-52’s, The Doors, the Grateful Dead, Wilco, and Neil Young. There are three David Bowie re-issues on deck along with anniversary editions of seminal albums from Johnny Cash, Cheech & Chong, Jerry Garcia, Marvin Gaye, Phish, Pink Floyd, Prince, and the Rolling Stones.

Hit compilations are available from Eric Clapton, the Cure, Madonna, and Soundgarden. For the more adventurous aficionado there are demo recordings from Fleetwood Mac, Van Morrison, the Ramones, and Frank Zappa. Rap is well-represented with offerings from Compton’s Most Wanted, Dr. Octogon, J. Dilla, Lil’ Uzi Vert, Living Legends, Notorious B.I.G., Too Short, and The Wu-Tang

EL PASEO SHOPPING DISTRICT WELCOMES WORLD-FAMOUS CLYDESDALES ON APRIL 25 concluding at about 4 p.m. This event is free and open to the public to see them making their deliveries.

Throughout the year El Paseo is home to many popular events such as this and including Fashion Week, Bighorn BAM, Swing ‘N Hops, and many others. El Paseo offers an abundance of dining and shopping options during these events, and every day with over 250 retailers and nearly 40 restaurants.

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l Paseo Shopping District welcomes the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales on Wednesday April 25, as they make deliveries to restaurants on El Paseo on their way to Stagecoach. They will be unloaded and hitched on the frontage road parallel to Highway 74 behind the Daily Grill beginning at 12:45 p.m., and begin their journey down El Paseo at 2 p.m.

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Clan. Various Artist compilations include classic Northern Soul and the “Girls In The Garage” series. You can find soundtracks for Twin Peaks and the Who’s “Kids Are Alright” documentary. Plus epic 7” singles from Led Zeppelin and the Police.

“This is the event we look forward to all year,” Eleni shared. “Since it syncs up with Coachella we typically have longtime, loyal customers lined up next to music fans from around the world. It’s first come, first serve,” she added, “but we go out of our way to accommodate everyone, making it a fun day and hopefully a memorable experience.”

(Record Alley opens their doors at 10am.

The store is located on the lower level of the Westfield Mall at 72840 Hwy 111, Palm Desert. For a current and complete list of ongoing sales and merchandise, check out their website, recordalley.com and for their latest news, follow them on Instagram.)

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for men and women, home furnishings, and accessories from shoes and handbags to jewelry, collectibles, as well as fitness facilities. A variety of exceptional restaurants offer something for everyone, from casual dining and American cuisine, to fine dining and extraordinary cuisine.

For more info about the shops on El Paseo and scheduled special events, please visit www.ShopElPaseo.com.

The eight-horse hitch and red Budweiser beer wagon will be accompanied by the Dalmatian “coach dog,” bred and trained to protect the regal horses and guard the beer wagon. Delivery stops include the Daily Grill, then Tommy Bahamas, where they will then make a U-turn at San Luis Rey and deliver to Piero’s Pizza Vino, The Fix, IL Corso, Armando’s, and California Pizza Kitchen –

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“RARE BIRDS” (BELLA UNION RECORDS)

n these days of selfies, earbuds, SoundCloud, MP3’s and instant gratification, it’s surprising to find some musicians are still making headphone music.

For those of you too young to remember, headphone music was a phenomenon from the early ‘70s, best exemplified by records like Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side Of The Moon,” Todd Rundgren’s “Something/Anything” and Mike Oldfield’s “Tubular Bells.” These albums offered jigsaw melodies and kaleidoscopic arrangements that were best experienced alone, preferably in the dark in a basement or rec room with some herbal refreshment readily available.

Jonathan Wilson makes headphone music. Born in 1974, the North Carolina native grew up in tiny Forest City. His dad was a musician and band leader, his grandad a preacher. He became proficient at piano and guitar at an early age. By the early ‘90s collaborating with Benji Hughes and they formed the band Muscadine. They were signed to Sire Records and quickly relocated to Los Angeles. Although they released one album, The Ballad of Hope Nicholls, in 1998, the band came apart at the seams.

Left to fend for himself, Jonathan became a bit of a nomad living in Georgia and New York before finally settling in L.A. He not only taught himself the rudiments of engineering, he also amassed an impressive array of analog recording equipment. He set up his own studio and for several years earned his keep as a producer and session musician. He worked on albums by artists like Dawes, Elvis Costello, Erykah Badhu and Jenny Lewis.

By this point, Jonathan was living in Laurel Canyon, back in the ‘60s, the storied enclave that sits between Hollywood and the San Fernando Valley, had been home to legendary musicians like Joni Mitchell, the Byrds, Mama Cass Elliott, Jim Morrison and Gram Parsons.

He reinvigorated that musical tradition 21st century style by hosting Wednesday night jam sessions. The informal evening attracted bands like Black Crowes and Wallflowers, along with Canyon elder statesmen like Jackson Browne and Graham Nash.

Although he was busy with session work, production chores and touring, Jonathan

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never stopped creating his own music. His 2007 solo debut, FrankieRay, was never officially released, instead, he just handed out CD-Rs to friends and fans. Four years later Gentle Spirit arrived officially, on CD and vinyl.

The cognoscenti took notice, and the album received glowing notices. British Rock mags like Uncut and Mojo, both named him Best New Artist for 2011. The album was equal parts rustic and spacey, best described as Neil Young’s Harvest meets Pink Floyd’s Dark Side Of The Moon.

The next year, Jonathan returned to the producer’s chair for Father John Misty’s debut, Fear Fun as well as Man & Myth from British Folk legend, Roy Harper. By 2013 he released his sophomore effort, “Fanfare.” His second record expanded his sound incorporating Jazz and Prog-Rock flourishes and featuring some all-star assists from David Crosby, Graham Nash, and Heartbreakers Mike Campbell and Benmont Tench. Delivering on the promise of Gentle Spirit, it was clear a protean talent had arrived.

For the next few years Jonathan produced records for Bright Eyes visionary Conor Oberst and helmed two more critically acclaimed albums from Father John Misty. He also began a symbiotic collaboration with cranky Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters. Not only did he play guitar and keyboards on Roger’s fifth solo album, Is This Really The Life We Want, he performed in Waters’ touring band.

Still, he continued to write his own music and the result is his fourth long-player, Rare Birds.

The album hits the ground running with “Trafalgar Square.” Following a drum roll overture featuring fluttery keys, phased guitars and bouzouki-esque riffs, time signatures shift and lock into a galumphing rhythm accented by fuzz-crusty guitars and a Glam-tastic groove. Lyrics unspool a saga of chance encounters that ping-pong between London and Laurel Canyon. “I’ve seem you walking through Trafalgar Square, Little Billy Shears was on piano…I’ve seen you driving on the 405, hey were you listening to Zappa?”

The lyrics go on to name-check locals-only landmarks like the ruins of Houdini’s castle and Benedict Canyon. Its ambitious scope only hints at the aural pleasures that await the listener.

Several tracks are very L.A.-centric.

“Sunset Blvd” is named for the city-wide artery that runs parallel with boulevards like Hollywood and Santa Monica. It stretches from downtown to Malibu, and his tale is as vivid and lonely as the 1950 Billy Wilder film classic that shares the same title.

The song opens tentatively with searching piano chords and hushed vocals as Jonathan sets the scene; “There’s a cherry on top tonight for men who look like Jesus tonight, if you play your cards right you can be with the son of God tonight,” he muses with only a hint of irony. Over a kick drum beat he recounts a carnal encounter... “We met on the floor, CCR was playing ‘As Long As I Can See The light’ they were singing/You gave me the look that said ‘let’s be animals tonight.’” But

as the pulse and instrumentation increases, adding a string section, celeste and vocoder, the lyrics spin a saga of lost romance that’s suffused in regret. He remembers a time “way out on that precious boulevard where we can be timeless, weightless.”

Musically, “Hi-Ho The Righteous” is the complete antithesis of “Sunset…”

From its galloping gait, loping pedal steel, jangly acoustic guitars and whispery Moog, mellotron and zither, it taps into a Cosmic American sound that echoes Gram Parsons and Buffalo Springfield. Tongue firmly in cheek he venerates the City Of Angels, “Lord I thank you for this Hollywood playground, there’s royalty in beachfront California,” even as he skewers “a wasteland of Herman Miller’s chairs, anti-depressants and all that.”

The instrumental coda drifts purposefully, echoing the banjo symphony of “Nowadays Clancy Can’t Even Sing.”

Meanwhile, “There’s A Light” is a sleek and sunny ode to the Golden State. Powered by jangly guitar, whooshy synths, meandering pedal steel and lush strings, the sentiment is so effusive it could almost be a state anthem; “There Is A feeling in the California air, there is a lust for peace and righteousness everywhere.” Only the prickly guitar outro hints at the cynicism that lurks in the heart of every Angeleno.

Jonathan’s gaze turns inward on both “Living With Myself” and “Me.” If Sting, Peter Gabriel and Christopher Cross had a musical love child, it might sound like the former. A wash of synthesizers pool and eddy around a burnished beat and tensile bass lines.

Splashes of pedal steel and bottleneck guitar lap around the edges as he wrestles with his conscience; “I know there was a place so long ago where I could find faith and purity, but nothing that sweet could inspire me/These darker thoughts they are now guiding me, so it goes that same old nagging feeling to do wrong, the lies I start to believe them.”

The latter doesn’t mince words; “Me, let’s look at me,” he intones over a hiccup-y off kilter beat, plaintive piano chords and celestial harmonies. Equal parts spiritual and soul-searching, the arrangement slowly builds into a frenetic crescendo of whip-sawing celeste, vocoder, mellotron and strings, until it collides with a skronky Echoplex sax solo.

The best tracks here are also the most labyrinthine. Stretching past the eightminute mark, “Over The Midnight” feels like the aural equivalent of a Fellini-esque

acid trip. Subterranean synths swirl around a propulsive rhythm, layering in pounding piano notes, squiggly guitar and bedrock bass lines. Jonathan envisions a parallel universe where “there’s no fear, no hatred, no killers no guns.” As the instrumentation gathers steam and the imagery becomes more fantastical, piano and vocoder indulge in a playful pas de deux on the break.

On “49 Hair Flips,” musical ambition takes a backseat to pointed social commentary. A sad-sack waltz melody wraps around a series of caustic swipes at our weird preoccupation with social media. Real life occurs but we can’t look up from our phones, for fear of missing something. Jonathan tests the limits of this disconnect; “We were burning, we were looting we were learning one or two things about life, we should fuck right in front of them, just to show them our light/We’ll be fucking we’ll be sucking while the rest of them are posting their lives, ahh these kids will never rock again, sign of the times.” (Sounds like he’s been to a Coachella or two).

Finally, the title track is anchored by a thumpy, four-on-the-floor beat, as aerodynamic guitars phase and flange, static-y one minute stentorian the next. The sonic maelstrom includes Wurlitzer notes, ARP synthesizers, vibraphone and pedal steel. It goes on for more than a minute before Jonathan’s vocals swoop in with some post-apocalyptic lyrics concerning “belts of radiation” and “beta decay.” Suddenly the whole enterprise powers down, locking into a stone-washed Countrified lament as he needles “Falsetto folkies with pitchfork at your side, they will be forgotten!/Way out in this desert boy, there’s nowhere to hide, you see your face in the sun’s daily mirror.”

Other interesting songs include the dystopian crunch of “Hard To Get Over.” Then there’s the trippy “Miriam Montague” which pokes fun at “Heartfelt hipster folkbots.”

“Loving You” features the singular vocalese talents of Ambient Music pioneer, Laraaji.

The record closes with the Cosmic torch and twang of “Mulholland Queen,” an homage to a tinseltown muse.

Even though Jonathan is a virtual one-man band, he received musical reinforcement from heavy-hitters like pedal steel legend Greg Liesz and drummer Joey Waronker, as well as some vocal assists from Jessica Wolfe and Holly Lessig (from the Brooklyn/L.A. band Lucius), Lana Del Rey and Josh Tillman (a.k.a.

Father John Misty). Also along for the ride were bassists Jake Blanton and Dan Horn, Dan Bailey on drums, Ziad Rabie on saxophone, Drew Erickson, John Kirby and Jeff Remuno on keys, and a string section comprised of Tom Lea, Derek Stein and Pete Jakobson.

At one point, Jonathan ponders the vagaries of attraction; “Mostly talent, mostly mystic, the rest is magic.” That’s a perfect way to encapsulate “Rare Birds.” Brilliant and byzantine, it’s an intricate, yet intimate record that reveals something new with each listen.

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MISTY MOVES TO BARKINGHAM

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isty, a lovely homeless dog, traded in her shelter kennel last week for a royal suite at the beautiful Barkingham Pet Hotel in Palm Desert. Lori Weiner, owner and operator of this elegant pet hotel, founded California Paws Rescue in 2011 a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that specializes in saving disabled, senior, and other pups who have a harder time getting adopted. Misty is their newest rescue dog.

These rescue pups receive royal treatment while they are housed in a section of this pet facility while they await their “furever” adoptive homes.

Misty was relinquished to the county shelter in Thousand Palms when her family lost their home. Her photo shows her happily prancing in spite of her bowed front legs and paws. Misty’s family told the shelter her condition was caused by being confined to a small cage in a puppy mill. There is no way to confirm this. Since Misty appears to be a blend of several breeds including Great Dane and Labrador, it does not seem likely she was used for breeding in a puppy mill. Her disability may be genetic, or the result of being caged while still growing. A note from the shelter vet states, “This dog has severe valgas deformity in both front limbs. Most bilateral deformities

MEET DEBORA & DEXTER These brother and sister kittens would love a home together! This playful 7-month-old pair were rescued by lovingallanimals.org Call (760) 834-7000.

MEET SUNNY This adorable puppy will bring sunshine into your life! A cuddly little Chihuahua/Terrier blend, Sunny was rescued by californiapawsrescue.org.

Located at 73650 Dinah Shore, Palm Desert, CA. (760) 699-8328.

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are congenital defects.” We will never know the exact cause, though this condition is seen more often in large breed dogs like Misty.

Meanwhile, Misty now romps and runs with joy throughout the dog parks at Barkingham, defying the notion she has any disabilty. She wades in their beautiful doggie pool. With the resilient, beautiful soul of a dog, she is vibrant, grateful, and dispenses happy kisses to her caretakers and visiting volunteers. With the beautiful forgiving spirit of a dog, she teaches us to live in the moment with an abundance of love and gratitude, not focusing on what we don’t have, but looking forward to what life will bring next. The lucky human who adopt this 73-lb bundle of doggie

BY JANET McAFEE love will be the beneficiary of her contagious joy.

Misty enjoys many of the amenities provided to the 4-legged guests at Barkingham. She dines on Taste of the Wild, a high quality grain free dog food. She has access to the indoor and outdoor dog parks where she can exercise. She can cool off in the luxurious pool. Canine guest services includes LED Reflexology Light Therapy that can help ailments such arthritis pain, inflammation, and sore muscles. Treadmill packages and “Pawlates” provide additional exercise.

Grooming spa treatments include mobility mud baths infused with peppermint.

If you need a place for Fido to stay while you vacation this summer, the Barkingham Pet Hotel is highly recommended. Pictured here is one of their luxury suites fitted with a flat screen television showing Animal Planet and webcam so that anxious humans check on Fido from their Smartphone. Lori Weiner

explains, “I am so concerned with safety that the entire place is covered with cameras and Staff are here 24 hours a day. Barkingham is about the health, wellness, and happiness of the dogs. When their owner is away, these pets become one of my kids.” Cats have their own separate and spacious area at the InterCATintental Hotel.

In addition to Misty, the rescue dogs at California Paws Rescue include Emily, a 5-year old blind Chihuahua and a 10-yr-old senior Rat Terrier. You can view all their adoptable dogs at www.californiapawsrescue.org. The rescue dogs are so grateful for the love and care they receive at Barkingham. The 4-legged hotel guests give this “pawsome” pet hotel a 5-Star Woof!

Pay a visit to the Barkingham Pet Hotel at their beautiful new location, 73650 Dinah Shore in Palm Desert. Call them at (760) 6998328, and view their wonderful facility at www.pethotelcalifornia.com. To adopt Misty, contact California Paws Rescue at (760) 6563833. www.californiapawsrescue.org Misty has a message for us humans……

Show gratitude and love when you face the world, though you may have silent struggles, live boldly with happy optimism.

Jmcafee7@verizon.net

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THE VINO VOICE

BY RICK RIOZZA

A VERY MERRY GENTLEMAN IN VERONA

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ey vino lovers! Hopefully by the time you’re reading this column, I’ve arrived safe and sound in the lovely city of Verona; and, I’m out merrily swirling wine and nurturing my belly! Not only is the city one of the most romantic and picturesque, it has now become one the 10 Great Wine Capitals in the world—the only Italian city in the group.

I was quite fortunate to be selected by the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce of Texas to travel and wine & dine on their gracious ticket and attend the world’s largest and most famous VinItaly 2018 Wine Exhibition. Incredibly, the five day event will showcase over 4,200 wine exhibitions, tastings, seminars, including all of the prominent Italian wineries along with their wines. So you do the math—wish me luck and good courage. As they say, Buon corragio!

The great thing about wine these days is that no matter where we are in the world, we can uncork a bottle of vino so to taste, sip & enjoy the geography, terroir and the visceral cultural nuances contained in the fermented juice.

When in Rome, drink as the Romans do, but in and around the hills and lakes surrounding the vineyards of Verona, the vino we’re experiencing are the classic Veronese wines that include Soave, Bardolino, Valpolicella, and the grand Amarone.

So Soave [soh-AH-veh] white wine seems to have been left behind by the Pinot Grigio gathering. No question that the pinot grige is a very nice and easy wine to enjoy in our desert days, but whenever given the chance, I like to

spring a Soave taste to the grige team—and they’re all in! They love it! Many of them even remember enjoying it when they traveled to Italy—it was served at every lunch table. How could they have forgotten?

Unlike Pinot Grigio, which is the name of a grape that can come from anywhere in Italy, Soave is an actual place, right outside Verona here.. And the grape that produces the best Soave is Garganega [gar-GAHN-ah-gah] along with small portions of local Trebbiano (aka Verdicchio), Chardonnay, and Pinot Blanc.

Legend has it that Dante, the famous Italian poet of the 13th century, gave Soave its name (meaning “smooth”), because of its mildness.

However, it’s not as mild as a Pinot Grigio.

Straw yellow color, almost green sometimes, Soave tends to have some more flavor notes: almonds, green apples, citrus; ginger, herbs, honey, lemon, minerals; nectarines, nuts, peaches, pears, and spices—with a slight lemon bitter finish to keep things interesting. What’s not to like here?

Soave falls into two distinct styles: crisp and straightforward, lightly aged in steel tanks to emphasize a fresh fruity liveliness that’s perfect for picnics and pool parties. The more “serious” Soave for those who wish to impress their dinner guests with a different white, are denser and richer, fermented in oak barrels, which adds texture, depth, and complexity. But they all maintain an energy that refreshes and inspires further sips.

For your mornings and afternoons, I recommend the Inama Vin Soave Classico, $14, you’ll recognize the label—with the drawn Italian trademark. The sexy Soave for dinner is the Ca’Rugate Monte Alto, $20, rich and full-bodied yet energetic with earthy mineral flavors. But call the wine shops in town—they’ll have deals.

And not to worry—I’m especially searching out the best Soave that is imported to the U.S. and reporting back to your readers stat! Hey— I’m meeting a lot of vintners who wish to do business in our neck of the woods. Interested in an Italian wine import business? Call me... maybe?

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two year old grandson—whose first name is Broxton, but I call him bambino-bardolino.

Anyway—Bardolino is a red wine from the hills east of Verona that takes its name from the town Bardolino on the shores of Lake Garda, and was awarded DOC status in 1968. The blend of grapes used to produce the wine primarily includes Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara.

You readers have heard about these grapes before, as I’ve written recently about Valpolicella and Amarone wines. And you wise wine folks know that these 3 varietals are also used to produce Valpolicella, but the two wines are quite different. Valpolicella contains more Corvina, which adds body and structure.

Barbera and Sangiovese can also be blended in Bardolino up to 15% total.

But what to watch here is that Bardolino is a delicious light-to-medium body red that is quite enjoyable in the hot weather—like a French Beaujolais that’s tasty floral fruity. And

honestly, these lighter bodied reds are the latest rage—just for that reason: they don’t take you down during a meal. Things stay lively while you’re pairing with your dishes.

Perhaps you older folks will recall seeing those two twin bottles of Bardolino and Valpolicella always on the markets shelves dressed in black Bolla Winery labels. At times, they were the only Italian wines on the aisle!

Anyway—back then, I’d always get them confused as to which wine was a studier red.

And I’d mess up picking up the Bardolino (which is lighter) when I should have picked up the Valpo. Fortunately my tastes have expanded during the years.

Hey!—how’s this for timing: as I’m writing this piece, I’m receiving an email from Villa Canestrari, inviting me (and you readers in spirit) to visit their booth here at Vinitaly to taste their new vintages of Soave, Valpolicella and Amarone—Che fortuna!

Villa Canestrai has been around since 1888.

Even their wine label designs are in the Azienda Agricola Museo Del Vino. Further, I’ll have the opportunity to taste their Amarone “Plenum” 2011—just released after seven years, “this vintage proudly holds the appellation Riserva, as it meets the strict quality standards of our most prestigious Amarone.” Ciao Bella!

Andiamo!

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29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 Bobby Furgo & Co 6pm ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 Desert Gold Weekend 2 ft. Stones Throw 9pm AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-202-1111 Francesca Amari, Bill Marx and Doug MacDonald 6:30pm AZUL; PS; 760-325-5533 Piano Bar 6pm BART LOUNGE; C.C.; 760-799-8800 Big Up Thursday Reggae w/ Mozaiq and DJ Journee 9pm BERNIE’S; RM; 760-202 4499 Barry Minniefield 7pm BLUEMBER; RM; 760-862-4581 John Stanley King 6-10pm CASTELLI’S; PD; 760-773-3365 Patrick Tuzzolino 5:30pm CATALAN; RM; 760-770-9508 George Christian 6-9pm CHEF GEORGE’S PICASSO LOUNGE; BD; 760-200-1768 Kristy King 7-10pm CORKTREE; PD; 760-779-0123 Michael Keeth 6-9pm CUNARD’S SANDBAR; LQ; 760-564-3660 Bill Baker 6pm DHS SPA LOUNGE; DHS; 760-329-6787 Karaoke w/ DJ Scott 9pm EUREKA; IW; 760-834-7700 Matt Claborn 8-10pm FISHERMAN’S GROTTO; PD; 760-776-6533 Barry, Bob and Riz 6:30pm GADI’S RESTAURANT AND BAR; YV; 760365-6633 Open Mic Night 7pm THE HOOD; PD; 760-636-5220 Red’s Rockstar Karaoke 9pm HOODOO COCKTAIL GARDEN @ THE HYATT; PS; 760-322-9000 Chris Lomeli 7pm HUNTER’S; PS; 760-323-0700 Open Mic 9pm JOSHUA TREE SALOON; JT; 760-366-2250 Punk Night w/ The After Lashes and DER Trio 9pm

LA QUINTA OLDTOWN TAPROOM; LQ; Stereoflux 8-11pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-3252794 Hot Rox LIT@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; 760-345-2450 Country Night w/ Jimi Nelson 9pm THE LOUNGE, AGUA CALIENTE; RM; 888999-1995 Quinto Menguante 8-1am MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760-325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm MOXIE; PS; 760-318-9900 Rick the Piano Man 6pm NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke 8pm THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Kevin Henry 6-8pm Tim Burleson 8pm PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-365-5956 Jungle and Sudan Archives 8pm PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND COCKTAILS; TP; 760-343-2115 So Cal Comedy Night 8pm SAMMY G’s; PS; 760-320-8041 Evaro Brothers 8pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S MARKET; PS; 760-322-9293 The Smooth Brothers 7pm SULLIVAN’S STEAKHOUSE; PD; 760-3413560 Dude Jones 6pm TACK ROOM TAVERN; IND; 760-347-9985 Closed THREE SIXTY NORTH; PS; 760-327-1773 Wayne Boyer 6:30pm VICKY’S OF SANTA FE; IW; 760-345-9770 Robert Salisbury 5-7pm, Steve Oliver 7:3011pm WANG’S; PS; 760-325-9264 Alex Santana 5-8pm THE WINE EMPORIUM; LQ; 760-565-5512 DJ 7pm WOODY’S PALMHOUSE; PS; 760-230-0188 Linda Peterson 6:30pm ZELDA’S; PS; 760-325-2375 DJ 8pm

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29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 Jasmine Tommaso 6:30pm ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 Desert Gold Weekend 2 w/ Reverbnation Radio 10pm AGAVE LOUNGE@THE HYATT REGENCY; IW; 760-674-4080 Art of Sax 8pm AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-202-1111 Shelley Yoelin Group 6:30pm AZUL; PS; 760-325-5533 Friday Night Sour Hour w/ Pink Lemonade Drag Show 9pm BART LOUNGE; C.C.; 760-799-8800 420! w/ Mega Sun, Right On Right On, Daytime Moon, Tony T, Human, G Garcon, Jakkz and Mr. Reefy 9pm BERNIE’S; RM; 760-202 4499 Barry Minniefield 7pm BIG ROCK PUB; IND; 706-200-8988 Crimson Crow 8:30pm BLUE BAR, SPOTLIGHT 29; INDIO; 760-7755566 DJ Double A 8pm BLUEMBER; RM; 760-862-4581 The Stanley Butler Trio 6-10pm CASCADE LOUNGE, SPA RESORT CASINO; PS; 888-999-1995 DJ Michael Wright 9-1am CASTELLI’S; PD; 760-773-3365 Patrick Tuzzolino 5:30pm CATALAN; RM; 760-770-9508 George Christian 6-9pm CHEF GEORGE’S PICASSO LOUNGE; BD; 760-200-1768 Denny Pezzin 7-10pm CLUB 5; IND; 760-625-1719 DJ 9pm COACHELLA BAR; 420 Party w/ Calmado

Creations, Norman Good and Friends, Rogue Orge and DJ Kilo 10pm CUNARD’S SANDBAR; LQ; 760-564-3660 Bill Baker 6pm DESERT FOX; PD; TBA 8:30pm ELECTRIC SPORTS LOUNGE; YV; 760-2281199 DJ Ceddy Cedd 9pm EL MEXICALI CAFÉ 2; IND; 760-342-2333 Cesar Daniel Lopez on the harp 6-9pm FISHERMAN’S GROTTO; PD; 760-776-6533 Gina Carey 6pm THE GRILL ON MAIN; LQ; 760-777-7773 The Myx 8:30pm THE HARD ROCK HOTEL PS; PS; 760-3259676 Esjay Jones Presents: Acoustic Sessions w/ Trio NV and Friends 8pm THE HOOD; PD; 760-636-5220 E’ Arenas w/ Slipping Into Darkness, After Two and DJs Radio Carlito and Twerp Rocski 9pm HOODOO COCKTAIL GARDEN @ THE HYATT; PS; 760-322-9000 Keisha D 7pm HUNTER’S; PS; 760-323-0700 Live VJ 9pm INDIAN WELLS RESORT HOTEL; IW; 760345-6466 Bob Allen 6pm JOSHUA TREE SALOON; JT; 760-366-2250 Karaoke 7:30pm KILO’S CANTINA; TP; 760-835-1363 Reggae Love w/ Higher Heights and Mozaiq 9pm KOKOPELLI’S; YV; 760-228-2589 Karaoke 8pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-3252794 Palm Springs Sound Company in the afternoon, Hot Rox in the night LIT@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; 760-345-2450 Six Hot Live 9pm THE LOUNGE; AGUA CALIENTE; RM; 888999-1995 DJ Jerry 9pm MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760-325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm MOXIE; PS; 760-318-9900 Eevaan Tre 6:30pm, DJ Pedro Le Bass 9:30pm NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke 8-1:15am THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Kevin Henry 6-8pm Tim Burleson 8pm PALM CANYON ROADHOUSE; PS; 760-3274080 Dude Jones 9pm PALM DESERT COUNTRY CLUB; PD; 760345-0222 Off Da Cuff 6:30pm PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-365-5956 I See Hawks in LA 8pm PEABODY’S CAFÉ; PS; 760-322-1877 Karaoke 7:30pm PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND COCKTAILS; TP; 760-343-2115 Red’s Rockstar Karaoke 9pm PURPLE ROOM; PS; 760-322-4422 Scot Bruce: Elvis – The Early Years 8pm RED BARN; PD; 760-346-0191 California Celts 9pm RIVIERA; PS; 760-327-8311 Michael Keeth 7:30pm SAMMY G’s; PS; 760-320-8041 Evaro Brothers 8pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S MARKET; PS; 760-322-9293 Barry Baughn Blues 8-11pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S MARKET; LQ; 760-777-1601 The Smooth Brothers 8-11pm SHELLY’S LOUNGE@TORTOISE ROCK CASINO; 29 Palms; Rojer Arnold & Bobby Furgo 9pm SMOKIN’ BURGERS; PS; 760-883-5999 Ron James 6pm SOLANO’S BISTRO; LQ; 760-771-6655 Michael Madden 6-9pm

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THE GROOVE LOUNGE; SPOTLIGHT 29; INDIO; 760-775-5566 DJ 8pm THE HARD ROCK HOTEL PS; PS; 760-3259676 Esjay Jones Presents: Global Sessions w/ Sunday Funeral Album Release Party 8pm THE HOOD; PD; 760-636-5220 Heavy revel and Alixcia 9pm HOODOO COCKTAIL GARDEN @ THE HYATT; PS; 760-322-9000 The Carmens 7pm HUNTER’S; PS; 760-323-0700 Live VJ 9pm INDIAN WELLS RESORT HOTEL; IW; 760345-6466 Bob Allen 6pm KILO’S CANTINA; TP; 760-835-1363 Lupe Ochoa and Banda 9pm KOKOPELLI’S; YV; 760-228-2589 Karaoke 8pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-3252794 Palm Springs Sound Company,in the afternoon,Hot Rox,in the night LIT@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; 760-345-2450 Six Hot Live 9pm THE LOUNGE, AGUA CALIENTE; RM; 888999-1995 Plena Vista 9pm MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760-325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm MOXIE; PS; 760-318-9900 Derek Jordan Gregg 6pm, DJ Pedro Le Bass 9:30pm NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke 8-1:15am THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Kevin Henry 29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 Bev 6-8pm Tim Burleson 8pm PALM CANYON ROADHOUSE; PS; 760-327& Bill 6:30pm 4080 Dude Jones 9pm ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 Dublab w/ PALM DESERT COUNTRY CLUB; PD; 760DJs Little Boots, ½ Off, Maddy and Ale 11am 345-0222 Orlando 6:30pm poolside and 10pm PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-365-5956 AGAVE LOUNGE@THE HYATT REGENCY; Grateful Shred and Mapache 8pm IW; 760-674-4080 Art of Sax 8pm PEABODY’S CAFÉ; PS; 760-322-1877 AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-202-1111 Karaoke 7:30pm Cabaret on the Green Open Mic 7:30pm PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND AZUL; PS; 760-325-5533 Denise Carter COCKTAILS; TP; 760-343-2115 Red’s Rockstar 7:30pm Karaoke 9pm BART LOUNGE; C.C.; 760-799-8800 PURPLE ROOM; PS; 760-322-4422 Lori Bricktoyaface Presents: Common Ground w/ Donato 8pm King Fantastic, Noa James, Porsia Camille, Marley B, Aye Brook, T.U.S. and DJ Dxsko and RED BARN; PD; 760-346-0191 Gutter Candy Amavida 9pm 9pm BERNIE’S; RM; 760-202 4499 Barry RIVIERA; PS; 760-327-8311 Andy Cahan 6pm Minniefield 7pm SAMMY G’s; PS; 760-320-8041 Evaro BIG ROCK PUB; IND; 706-200-8988 212 Band Brothers 8pm 8:30pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S BLUE BAR; SPOTLIGHT 29; IND; 760-775MARKET; PS; 760-322-9293 Barry Baughn 5566 DJ 9pm Blues 8-11pm BLUEMBER; RM; 760-862-4581 Gina Carey SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S 6-10pm MARKET; LQ; 760-777-1601 The Smooth CASCADE LOUNGE, SPA RESORT CASINO; Brothers 8-11pm PS; 888-999-1995 DJ Michael Wright 9-1am SHELLY’S LOUNGE@TORTOISE ROCK CASINO; 29 Palms; Rojer Arnold & Bobby CASTELLI’S; PD; 760-773-3365 Patrick Furgo 9pm Tuzzolino 5:30pm SIDEWINDER GRILL; DHS; 760-329-7929 CATALAN; RM; 760-770-9508 George Karaoke w/ Milly G 6pm Christian 6-9pm SMOKIN’ BURGERS; PS; 760-883-5999 Ron CHEF GEORGE’S PICASSO LOUNGE; BD; James 6pm 760-200-1768 Denny Pezzin 7-10pm COACHELLA BAR; Coachella; Frank Eats the SOUL OF MEXICO; IND; 760-200-8787 Latin Floor, The Underlings, Scarlet Lady and the Sol Music 10pm Suns 8pm SULLIVAN’S STEAKHOUSE; PD; 760-341CUNARD’S SANDBAR; LQ; 760-564-3660 Bill 3560 TBA 6pm Baker 6pm TACK ROOM TAVERN; IND; 760-347-9985 Closed DHS SPA LOUNGE; DHS; 760-329-6787 Karaoke w/ DJ Scott 9pm THREE SIXTY NORTH; PS; 760-327-1773 Dennis Michael 6:30pm ELECTRIC SPORTS LOUNGE; YV; 760-2281199 DJ Ceddy Cedd 9pm TRILUSSA ITALIAN RISTORANTE; PS; 760328-2300 Julius & Sylvia Music Duo 6-10pm EL MEXICALI CAFÉ 2; IND; 760-342-2333 Cesar Daniel Lopez on the harp 6-9pm VIBE, MORONGO CASINO; CAB; 951-755FISHERMAN’S GROTTO; PD; 760-776-6533 5391 DJ 10pm Jack Ruvio 6pm VICKY’S OF SANTA FE; IW; 760-345-9770 THE GRILL ON MAIN; LQ; 760-777-7773 TBA Rose Mallett & Co. 5-7pm, Kal David, Lauri 8:30pm Bono & The Real Deal 7:30-11pm

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omfortable casual dining, with delicious farm-to-table craft made dishes await you at Heirloom Craft Kitchen in Indio.

One of my favorite restaurants in the Coachella Valley is Cork-n-Fork in La Quinta.

So when I heard that the Owner and Executive Chef Andie Hubka opened a second spot, I was eager to explore and devour their food.

Needless to say, the new endeavor did not disappoint.

Heirloom Craft Kitchen, located in the Ralphs shopping area off Jefferson and Ave 50 in Indio, is an extension of Hubka’s successful innovative cuisine. The new restaurant opened earlier this year, and offers a menu based on farm-to-table goodness, in a relaxed environment. Guests order their food and beverage at the counter, are provided a number, and then the food is delivered to their table. This dining trend seems to be popping up at other establishments, making for quick and convenient self-service, which is especially efficient for a quick lunch.

For my initial visit to Heirloom, my boyfriend and I decided to pop in for lunch.

The restaurant’s ambience greeted us with clean lines in a muted modern style with neutral grays. The counter displayed tempting, quaintly wrapped baked goods for purchase, and was manned by friendly counter servers who were patient as we read the detailed menu. It was difficult to decide what to order, with the only calming

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resolve being a self-promise to return to try other items. But after scanning the menu a couple of times, I targeted their Crafted Chopped Salad (spinach, bacon, goat cheese, shallots, hazelnuts, citrus vinaigrette, and cranberries) and added a hardboiled egg for added protein. My boyfriend selected the much hardier Heirloom Burger (aged cheddar, house pickles, cabernet onions, shredded lettuce, secret sauce, Brioche Bun) and a side of Truffle Tots (parmesan, fresh herbs, truffle aioli, and ketchup).

My Chopped Salad was the perfect refresher for lunch time greens. The salad was lightly dressed, accented by the creamy goat cheese and sweetness of the cranberries. My boyfriend’s juicy burger had all the necessary

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components for a succession of flavorful bites, with the Tots in toe for crunchy goodness (bite one, crunch two). Taaasstty!! As I ate my salad, I was already looking forward to my next visit and what I would order. Was it going to be the Butter Poached Salmon Toast (basil

aioli, shaved cucumber and lemon), Shrimp & Grits (Tasso gravy, andouille sausage, pickled jalapeno and scallions) or Queso Fundido Blanco (goat cheese, smoked Gouda, green chilies, Applewood bacon and house chips)?

Ugh…I just don’t know, but it’s not a bad problem to have.

Heirloom’s menu has many other selections, including a variety of appetizers, salads, sandwiches and specialty dishes such as the Shrimp & Grits on my wish list. They also offer Vegan options and a Kids section and even Brunch items such as the Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast with Blueberry Orange Compote...Nice!!

The restaurant also offers “adult beverages” to enhance your dining experience, with even a discounted Social Hour Tues-Fri from 3pm to 5:30pm. For those who don’t have time to dine in. their Grab-n-Go case will accommodate, as well as UBEReats for those who want food brought to them.

Heirloom Craft Kitchen gives Coachella Valley foodies one more place to enjoy Hubka’s fantastic farm-to-table fare, in a casual, comfortable setting.

Heirloom Craft Kitchen is located at 49990 Jefferson St, Suite 100, Indio 760-773-2233 www.heirloomcraftkitchen.com

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I spent most of the movie trying to figure out for whom this brainless, boring and cartoonish movie was intended. I decided it must be aimed at now middle-aged former arcade gamers and their young sons. But even so, this ridiculous “adaptation” of the 1980’s Bally Midway coinoperated game remains true to the core premise of oversize mutant creatures smashing up cities.

But just because current CGI technology can create photo-realistic action involving gigantic monsters doesn’t mean it’s worth the effort if there’s no story that even the presence of the admittedly charismatic Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson can save.

I was impressed with the look of Brad

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Peyton’s film and appreciated the artistry of the life-like digital animation when the newly mutated gigantic alpha predators -- a fearsome lizard, gorilla, and wolf–like creature arrived on screen.

As the monsters race across North America creating a wake of destruction, kind-hearted primatologist Davis Okoye (Johnson) teams with a discredited genetic engineer (Naomie Harris) to secure an antidote and halt a looming global catastrophe. Okoye wants to save the albino gorilla he rescued from poachers and befriended as an infant, teaching it sign language.

The relationship between Johnson and Harris’s characters seemed phony and pointless.

They are however two stunning human specimens even though normal sized -- well, except for Johnson.

I think it’s revealing of the contempt the filmmakers have for the audience that at the conclusion of the two biggest action set pieces, the humongous albino ape gives the finger to the camera.

Coming soon to a Walmart discount movie bin in your neighborhood.

NEW FOR THE HOME THEATER: THE GREATEST SHOWMAN

BY ROBIN E. SIMMONS THE POST

Musicals, both stage and film, are not my first choice for entertainment. When I first heard they were making a film about legendary showman P.T. Barnum as a musical, I had no interest in seeing it. Even when I learned it was going to star Hugh “Wolverine” Jackman, an actor and human I like.

But that was then.

Last night, I had a chance to watch Michael Gracey’s showy original dramatic musical that intermittently dazzles with a Barnum-style sense of wonder. After a somewhat disappointing and treacly opening, I was seduced by this lush looking and uplifting film that celebrates embracing one’s identity and living honestly with confidence and love.

At its heart, the story is not so much about the amazing and dramatic real life of Barnum, but more about class differences and protecting the marginalized “misfits” among us.

I was hooked and swept away the moment Zac Efron and Zendaya almost touch in slo-mo doing aerial acrobatics during the song «Rewrite the Stars.»

This wonderful 80s-styled Broadway musical deals with big moments, characters, and emotions.

We first meet Barnum as an unemployed salesman trying to provide a good life for his wife Charity (Michelle Williams) and two daughters. A true visionary, he opens a theater in New York City and hires “oddities,” folks with unique appeal. There’s a bearded woman (Keala Settle), a little person dressed as Napoleon, other «freaks» and some trapeze artists. The controversial show attracts a crowd. Barnum reaches out to wealthy playboy Phillip Carlyle (Zac Efron) to help underwrite and promote the show. Phillip is reluctant but eager to step away from his disapproving and domineering parents.

Before long he falls in love with Anne (Zendaya), a trapeze performer. Barnum achieves enough success to wedge his way into New York’s high society, but still doesn›t feel accepted, in spite of rising from nearly nothing to worldwide fame and success.

The great music and robust dancing along with the worthy message about the value of one’s uniqueness make this surprising, beautifully crafted film most satisfying on so many levels.

The terrific extras include a generous look at the creative process, especially regarding the music that so fueled this feel good movie. 20th Century Fox. Blu-ray. Recommended.

Full of self-importance and too spot-on relevance, Steven Spielberg directs Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks in a talky and stagey drama about the unlikely partnership between The Washington Post’s Katharine Graham (Streep), the first female publisher of a major American newspaper, and hard-nosed editor Ben Bradlee (Hanks), as they play catch up with The New York Times in exposing a massive cover-up of government secrets that spanned three decades and four U.S. Presidents.

For the record, director Spielberg claims he made it urgently because of Donald Trump’s administration. The timeliness of movies that remind that democracy is nothing without a free press cannot be emphasized too much. A good film, but not a great one. There’s none of the sustained tension of the superior and similar themed “All the President’s Men.” 20th Century FOX. Blu-ray.

4/20 MASSACRE

Skip the puff and just pass on this if you’re not a devoted splatter fan. I barely got a buzz and when it was over, couldn’t really remember it.

Five women go camping in the woods to celebrate a friend’s birthday. But when they cross the turf of an illegal marijuana operation, they must struggle to survive the living nightmare.

This film was marketed as “The first stoner slasher movie.” I’m not a gore hound, but appreciate low budget indie horror. I really liked the cast, especially the young women “campers.”

Some of the dialogue and the fleeting but sharp political/social references. Otherwise, the movie follows basic genre structure and moves rapidly from one grisly death to the next. At first, the culprit appears to be bigfoot, or at least a man in a sasquatch suit or jungle camouflage attire.

Director Dylan Reynolds shot his film in about a week in the Big Bear area. Film Chest. DVD. robin@coachellavalleyweekly.com

BOOK REVIEW

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e live on an amazing planet! How fortunate we are to be able to contemplate our place in the universe and celebrate our existence.

Without a doubt, life on earth is spectacular! It is incredible that we get to share this magnificent place with non-human life forms. Insects, birds, reptiles and mammals live among us providing necessary biological diversity that aid in keeping healthy planet. Beyond the important part they play in our fragile ecosystem, creatures are a tremendous gift to observe and appreciate as they live their lives around humans.

American Snakes by Sean P. Graham (John Hopkins University Press, 293 pages) is a fantastic and informative read about snakes in this country! It includes lots of colorful photographs of beautiful snakes, but what makes this book exceptional, is the personal way the author shares his knowledge and love for snakes.

It opens with a humorous exchange between two snake experts – the author and a colleague -deciding who should pick up a snake they cannot identify. This made me laugh out loud as they approached the creature with respect, awe and the absolute need to know its species without being foolish when it comes to examining a potentially dangerous snake.

The book has graphs, charts, maps and charming profiles of “snake people” – biologists and herpetologists -- who have contributed to a better understanding of these magnificent, misunderstood creatures.

The Coachella Valley has an incredible array of snakes from rattlers to rosy boas, but what makes this book great is that it provides answers to

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many of the question people have about snakes.

For instance, I liked that the author reminds the reader that snakes are animals and related to other terrestrial vertebrates – not something that exists on its own reptile branch. I have often wondered if snakes are diurnal or nocturnal creatures. It depends on the species. The western diamondback rattlesnake is diurnal, while the sidewinder is nocturnal.

The snake is one of the most fascinating creatures slithering the earth. They manage without limbs! I enjoyed learning about their biomechanics, life cycle and predators. The author is often poetic as he describes the places snakes inhabit and he includes other beautiful creatures especially birds.

When I walked out of my house yesterday, there was a snake! After a quick assessment, I knew there was nothing to fear and let her move along, glad that she was around.

This book is easy and fun to read. If you fear snakes, this is a perfect book. When you first come in contact with a snake, are you “kill first, identify later” person? If so, you definitely need to read this book.

We live in an area rich with remarkable snakes. It is their home too, we should have

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the decency and respect to at least know what snakes live among us and not destroy the animal just because it is a “snake.”

Mountain Lions of the Black Hills: History and Ecology by Jonathan A. Jenks (John Hopkins, 144 pages) tells the tale of the mountain lion which once existed in large numbers across the contiguous United States.

These big cats are also known as pumas or cougars, and are in serious trouble as their numbers dwindle. The author tracked over 200 mountain lions and shares how this large, secretive predator survives, and how we can balance conservation techniques with the needs of humans to save this beautiful feline.

California still has mountain lions and this book reminds us that these creatures are an important part of our state’s biodiversity and deserve a continued place to roam, hunt and procreate.

State Wildlife Management and Conservation edited by Thomas J. Ryder (John Hopkins, 238 pages) brings together wildlife leaders from practical, policy and academic backgrounds to share the story of state wildlife agencies, chronicling their efforts to restore and protect our nation’s natural resources.

This book is academic and filled with studies.

However, it provides insight for those of us who cherish our natural world and want to protect it especially when you begin to understand how difficult, challenging and rewarding it is to protect wildlife.

Chance Particulars: A Writer’s Field Notebook for Travelers, Bloggers, Essayists, Memoirists, Novelists, Sketchers, and Other Note-Takers and Recorders of Life by Sara Mansfield Taber (John Hopkins, 132 pages) is a workbook to help anyone become more observant, see the small things and appreciate what’s “foreign.”

This book is a master-class writing seminar in 100 pages that includes space to journal, draw and take notes. Tabor includes short inspiring examples from world-renowned authors to get the creative juices flowing.

I included this book for Earth Day reads because of all the naturalists that came before who took copious notes and delivered us the natural world with their wise words and keen observations.

Also, in Taber’s introduction, she encourages the reader to engage with the world like being a stranger in a foreign place. Earth Day – everyday -- we humans need to take a closer look at what’s around us and the creatures with whom we share the planet. We are the foreigners. After all, the flora and fauna have been here way longer than we.

SAFETY TIPS

BY FIRE CHIEF SAM DIGIOVANNA

SPRING INTO FIRE SAFETY!

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ith the arrival of spring comes blue skies, blooming flowers and of course - spring-cleaning.

“This is the perfect time for a refresher on fire safety tips that should be followed all year long.

Keeping fire safety in mind when doing things around the house, such as cleaning a dryer’s lint filter after each load of laundry, will help prevent fires,” reminds Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna.

Smoke alarm facts: • Working smoke alarms reduce the risk of reported home fires.

• Ensure smoke alarms are installed inside every bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home, including the basement.

• Test smoke alarms at least once a month by pushing the test button.

• Replace batteries in all smoke alarms at least once a year. If an alarm “chirps,” the battery is low and should be replaced immediately.

Dryer lint facts: • The leading cause of home clothes dryer fires is failure to clean dryer lint filters.

• Clean the lint filter before or after each load of laundry. Remove lint that has collected around the drum.

• Keep the area around your dryer clear of things that can burn like boxes, cleaning supplies and clothing.

Cooking fire facts: • Most cooking fires in the home involve the

stovetop.

• Keep anything that can catch fire - oven mitts, wooden utensils, food packaging, towels or curtains - away from your stovetop.

• Always stay in the kitchen when frying on the stovetop.

Extension cord facts: • Extension cord fires outnumbered fires beginning with permanent or detachable power cords by two times.

• Check electrical cords to make sure they are not running across doorways or under carpets.

Extension cords are intended for temporary use.

• Have a qualified electrician add more receptacle outlets so you don’t have to use extension cords.

For additional fire safety tips contact your local fire department and take the home fire safety quiz at funtrivia.com/playquiz/ quiz3679702a1faf8.html Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna

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HADDON LIBBY

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he first three months of this year have been quite the roller coaster ride for investors. January was one of the best January’s in decades while February was one of the worst. After a brief recovery during the first half of March, markets retested February lows during the last half of March before heading higher despite heightened macro-politic risks, increasing interest rates and daily twitter storms emanating from the Oval Office.

After all of that, if your 401k or investment portfolio is down by less than 2% for the first three months of this year, your performance was in line with market averages. If you were up for the quarter, you did better than most. People who were more heavily invested in technology companies put up the best results while those who favored real estate investment trusts had the worst performances.

As it is safe to say that returns were essentially flat for the first three months of 2018 despite wild fluctuates, what is one to make of the market volatility? Simply put, people can tolerate an awful lot more when they can pay the bills and feel hopeful toward their financial futures and those of their children. With 43 of the world’s largest

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economies growing at the same time, there is a lot to be thankful for around the world after much darker economic days of less than a decade ago.

While there is a general optimism in amongst employers and employees alike, the stock market has begun to show signs of fatigue. Of late, market returns have been driven by only a handful of stocks. For example, the NASDAQ 100 has 100 stocks

DALE GRIBOW ON THE LAW

CAN I GET A DUI FROM ONE DRINK?

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young man and his mom retained me for his high reading DUI. He swore he only had 1 drink. I said it was impossible to be under the influence with 1 regular drink. I advised him if he was being honest, the machine must have malfunctioned and we would subpoena the maintenance records to see how it was reading for the last week or so.

I asked if he took a red Costco 16 oz. cup and filled it to the first line with Vodka and topped it off with orange juice. When he said yes, I told him the first line is 12 oz. which equaled 12 drinks resulting in the high reading.

I explained it is NOT the NUMBER OF DRINKS but rather the amount of alcohol in the drinks with 1 drink being 1 oz. of alcohol, 12 oz. of beer or 4 oz. of wine. A lawyer looks at the number of drinks; the total amount of alcohol; the weight of the driver; how long since the last drink; whether the driver had eaten and when and how much was protein.

A DUI doesn’t require you be drunk, but rather Under the Influence or Impaired. The Preliminary Alcohol Screening Breath (PAS) Test at the scene, or the breath or blood test at the station determines the reading.

A DUI has always been called a DEUCE because the Vehicle Code always ended in a 2 and thus drunk drivers are referred to as “deuced”. A DUI has gone from a 502 requiring a .15 reading to a 23102 requiring a .10 reading.

Some juries returned not guilty verdicts thinking the driver was not drunk, resulting

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in a change to its current 23152 (a & b). This allows the DA to file the two counts...DUI and having a .08.

Many juries now split the baby finding the driver innocent of one and guilty of the other.

A guilty verdict of either is a DUI with the same sentence.

You are under the influence if your ability to drive is impaired and that takes place at a .08 or higher. Then the burden of proof almost reverts back to you, to show that you weren’t under the influence and/or your blood alcohol was not .08.

The DMV and Court prosecute you and DMV being an administrative agency does not follow the Rules of Evidence. The DMV Hearing Officer, who does not have any legal training, is both the presiding judge and the prosecutor and rules on his own objections.

The statutory hearing is conducted like a miniature trial, without a jury, and with somewhat different rules of evidence.

Defenses more “technical” than court with procedure and bureaucratic errors often are the grounds for a “set-aside” of the suspension. Both sides can testify, although the hearing officer usually only produces documents, such as police reports, lab reports and the officers sworn affidavit.

There is no right against self-incrimination so we don’t want our client present. If there the client could be called by the hearing officer as a witness and what is said and taped can be used by the DA at trial.

Neither a plea to a reduced offense nor a

in it yet only five companies represent 70% of that indexes value. Excluding Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Microsoft, the other 95 companies of the NASDAQ 100 are worth 30% of the indexes value.

Looking at the S&P 500, 65% of stocks (324) were down for the first three months of 2018 while the index itself was down only 1.2%. This discrepancy is caused by the way the index calculates returns. Like many indexes, the S&P 500 calculation is based on the value of each company. For example, Apple has a market value of $845 billion whereas General Electric is worth $113 billion. As a result, Apple has 7.5 times the impact of General Electric on the index.

While some indexes equally weight stocks in their indexes, the vast majority use market weightings like the S&P 500 or the NASDAQ 100.

The current market is best referred to as a bifurcated market. This is one where part of the market does well while the other part does not. Think of it like the state of the American worker where the middle class is eroding at a faster rate than the growth of the upper class leaving us with a citizenry that is increasingly bifurcated between the rich and the poor.

Relating this back to investing, recent market declines for most stocks means that the market rally has not ended but it has narrowed to a place where fewer and fewer companies are creating the growth that market forces demand in order to support higher stock prices.

As 70% of all market activity is driven by computer algorithms where a long-term hold is measured in days, a savvy investor uses periods like these to position their investment portfolios for future growth.

This means looking beyond next month with an eye toward expectations that are at least a year or two away. Times like these are where an unemotional investor with a long-term view can beat the machines and smart but short-term money.

Haddon Libby is the Founder and Managing Partner of Winslow Drake Investment Management. He can be reached at Hlibby@WinslowDrake.com.

For more information, please visit www.

WinslowDrake.com.

dismissal of criminal charges is a defense to a DMV APS suspension. The Administrative Per Se Hearing (APS) is based on the implied consent law which says any person driving in California impliedly consents to chemical testing if suspected of a DUI. The only court proceedings that will have any impact on the DMV is an acquittal or finding of innocence on the .08% charge. A DMV “set aside” has no effect on the criminal proceeding.

Historically DMV suspends your license for four months on a first offense DUI. If you ask for a restricted license, the suspension is for 5 months instead of 4 months. You can request a restricted license 30 days after the DMV suspension. This restricted license allows the driver to drive to and from work and a DUI program.

Whatever you do please hire a LOCAL lawyer and do not attempt to handle a DUI yourself, or better yet...

DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE, CALL A TAXI, UBER or LYFT......IT IS A LOT CHEAPER THAN HAVING AN ACCIDENT OR DUI AND CALLING ME! “Though I am sometimes referred to as a criminal DUI defense lawyer, I choose to not view my clients as “criminals”. I prefer to view them and more importantly to treat them as good, honest people that have found themselves in a scary and unfortunate situation.” -DALE GRIBOW “TOP LAWYER” - Palm Springs Life 20112018 (DUI) “TOP LAWYER” - Inland Empire Magazine Nov 2016 10.0 AVVO Perfect Peer Rating

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SPORTS SCENE

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he NBA playoffs got underway this past weekend, and basketball bettors will try to figure out where they might have an edge. The Eastern Conference is seemingly wide open, with LeBron James and Cleveland just the No. 4 seed, while out in the Western Conference, injury-riddled Golden State is suddenly suspect, with some sports books actually lowering the Warriors to the second choice to win it all.

However, Golden State and Cleveland aren’t the chief concerns for most odds makers. I took a look at who sports books are rooting against to win the NBA title, specifically Treasure Island on the Las Vegas Strip; William Hill US in Vegas; and offshore sports book Bovada. What caught my eye; all three books have different favorites.

Houston Rockets – Opening odds: 12/1; Current odds: +150 With Chris Paul joining James Harden in the backcourt, Houston put together a stellar season, posting the best record in the NBA. The Rockets went a stout 65-17 SU (41-40-1 ATS), including an eye-popping 28-1 run from Jan. 28-March 30, a stretch that began with a 17-game winning streak.

Offshore books have big liability on Houston. Bettors pounded the Rockets. Injuries to Golden State left doubt in many bettors’ minds, plus Houston having home court.

Bovada, the largest offshore bookmaker, now has

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Houston as the favorite to take the NBA title.

They opened the Rockets at 30/1, now they’re even money and are the lowest-priced team. One should note Golden State – which was as much as a -280 favorite – is now the +140 second choice.

Utah Jazz – Opening odds: 500/1; Current odds: 40/1 Much like Houston, Utah had a phenomenal final 2½ months of the regular season. The Jazz had win streaks of 11 games and nine games while going 29-6 SU in their last 35 outings. That allowed Utah (48-34 SU, 43-39 ATS) to leap from a team that was outside the playoffs to one that nearly nabbed the No. 3 seed before losing on the final night to fall to No. 5.

The Utah Jazz are by far the worst for William Hill, Nevada’s largest sports gaming app and technology provider for the strip properties.

The Jazz are infinitely the worst for the offshore position. Most of the liability is at 500/1, 250/1 and 200/1. There’s some big numbers out there where if the Jazz stay hot, could spell doom for the books.

Philadelphia 76ers – Opening odds: 100/1; Current odds: 16/1 Philadelphia is yet another team riding an extended streak of success. The 76ers (52-30 SU, 47-33-2 ATS) were a respectable 36-30 a month ago, then closed the season with 16 consecutive

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victories (11-5 ATS), cashing 10 in a row at one point.

Smaller sports books such as Treasure Island are not rooting for the 76ers; they were 100/1 to open, 80/1 for the first month of the season and 40/1 at the All-Star break. Philadelphia is currently 16/1.

Yep, that same 76ers squad we’ve been making fun of over almost a decade now is a favorite to win it all. Treasure Island also opened Philly 100/1 and is now down to 10/1. That large of a move is uncanny and shows tremendous liability on the books.

There seems to be a trend with young bettors liking the upcoming 76ers. One should note the team’s catchphrase. As bettors are seemingly Bettors do trust the process in Philadelphia.

Honorable Mention Oklahoma City Thunder – Opening odds: 35/1; Current odds: 33/1 Oklahoma City had a less-than-stellar first

BY FLINT WHEELER month of the season, despite the additions of Carmelo Anthony and Paul George to go along with the sensational Russell Westbrook. But the Thunder had a solid December among a few strong stretches of play that included an eightgame win streak and two six-game runs.

OKC started 35/1 to open season, and after the Thunder’s subpar start, they climbed to 75/1, but the Thunder are currently 33/1 to win the NBA title. Treasure Island has unusually high liability to Oklahoma City, so much so that a team that opened 50/1 is now at an anomaly-tight 13/2.

That’s huge liability on that particular team as well. They certainly don’t want to take any more action on either the 76ers or Thunder. The majority of the liability was on three or four big bets which were attributed to regional play that came in from Los Angeles specifically. Bookmaking at Treasure Island on the Thunder is not indicative of what you’d find at other locations but it’s certainly worth noting as you look for sharp action. Lessons from the past told me, “Where smart money goes, mine should follow”. G’Luck and Enjoy the Playoffs.

AWAKEN WITH LIZZY B

BY ELIZABETH SCARCELLA

NEW COLUMN: AWAKEN WITH LIZZY B

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n my way to Palm Springs for a great weekend getaway, I have often passed the Windmill Farms and have been fascinated by them. How much fun would it be to actually get close to these windmills? I did some research and discovered the Windmill Farms that offers a 90 minute tour so I made a reservation for a friend and myself and off we went.

It is the only tour that goes inside the wind farm’s fences.

We discovered the various processes involved to make this all happen as we walked around their outdoor displays. We were able to get very close to the windmills which made for some great photos. Additionally, we were able to see how large they are and learned some of the history of the windmills that have been installed over the last 35 years. We also were informed why some failed and some succeeded. It was a fantastic educational and photographic experience and a tour that I highly recommend.

The tour guides are friendly and very informative. Their tour buses are state of the

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art and very comfortable. The groups are small which is very inviting.

After the tour you have the option to visit the Windmill Market and Produce store right down the road - where they make the best date shakes in town!

So next time you’re heading down to the desert or live in the desert, plan a Windmill Tour for you, your family or with a friend - it is well worth it and you will be glad you did.

It’s just a two hour drive heading east from Los Angeles. Take Interstate 10 where you will exit Indian Canyon (Palm Springs).

Ticket prices: Adults: $49, Seniors: $47, Children: $24 (ages 8-17), Children 7 and under: Free Reservations are required. Dates and times vary so visit them online at www.

WindmillTours.com.

Think travel and enjoy the journey!

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ello Coachella Valley!

Did you notice the title of this column has changed? What was once, License to Live Large, is now, Awaken with Lizzy B. It’s important to explain that this is not just a change in titles. This new transition serves as a space, a collective, where we can all come together to learn how to WAKE UP from our dull and boring lives. Even if just one part of your life is lackluster, that affects your entire life. Have you noticed? The mission of Awaken with Lizzy B is to share moving stories and lessons of how others have developed insight in their lives, overcame adversity and, consequently, created a life of deep purpose and joy.

Are you wondering why I created this change? After hearing from many readers, I came to the realization, a couple weeks ago, that instead of reading interviews about how people have great lives now…what we really

want is a road map on HOW to create this great life! My intention is to guide you, inspire you and champion you into awakening into your greatness….whatever that means to you. You can look forward to many interviews with those that are on the journey right now…and learn from them as well.

As always, if you have a story to share of triumph, awakening or getting your groove back, please email me at info@gogetyoung.tv for an opportunity to be featured in this column.

Thank you, Coachella Valley for allowing me to walk this Awakened journey with you!

Elizabeth Scarcella, Founder of Go Get Young and co-owner of Rx2Fitness, is dedicated to helping others find health in all aspects of life. A lifestyle counselor and wellness expert, Elizabeth can help you reclaim your best self. For more information, find her at info@ gogetyoung.tv.

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY

Week of April 19

ARIES (March 21-April 19): In the early history of the automobile, electric engines were more popular and common than gasoline-powered engines. They were less noisy, dirty, smelly, and difficult to operate. It’s too bad that thereafter the technology for gasoline cars developed at a faster rate than the technology for electric cars. By the end of the first decade of the twentieth century, the petroleum-suckers were in ascendance. They have remained so ever since, playing a significant role in our world’s ongoing environmental degradation.

Moral of the story: Sometimes the original idea or the early model or the first try is better. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, you should consider applying this hypothesis to your current state of affairs.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The Chesapeake Bay is a fertile estuary that teems with life. It’s 200 miles long and holds 18 trillion gallons of water. More than 150 streams and rivers course into its drainage basin. And yet it’s relatively shallow. If you’re six feet tall, you could wade through over a thousand square miles of its mix of fresh and salt water without getting your hat wet. I see this place as an apt metaphor for your life in the coming weeks: an expanse of flowing fecundity that is vast but not so deep that you’ll get overwhelmed.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You’ll soon arrive at a pressure-packed turning point. You’ll stand poised at a pivotal twist of fate where you must trust your intuition to reveal the differences between smart risks and careless gambles. Are you willing to let your half-naked emotions show? Will you have the courage to be brazenly loyal to your deepest values?

I won’t wish you luck, because how the story evolves will be fueled solely by your determination, not by accident or happenstance. You will know you’re in a good position to solve the Big Riddles if they feel both scary and fun.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Strong softness is one of your specialties. So are empathetic rigor, creative responsiveness, and daring acts of nurturing. Now is a perfect time to summon and express all of these qualities with extra flair. If you do, your influence will exceed its normal quotas.

Your ability to heal and inspire your favorite people will be at a peak. So I hereby invite you to explore the frontiers of aggressive receptivity. Wield your courage and power with a fierce vulnerability. Be tenderly sensitive as an antidote to any headstrong lovelessness you encounter.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In 1973, Pink Floyd released the album The Dark Side of the Moon. Since then, it has been on various Billboard charts for over 1,700 weeks, and has sold more than 45 million copies. Judging from the astrological aspects coming to bear on you, Leo, I suspect you could create or produce a beautiful thing with a similar staying power in the next five months. What vitalizing influence would you like to have in your life for at least the next 30 years?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): I beg you to take a break sometime soon. Give yourself permission to indulge in a vacation or recess or sabbatical. Wander away on a leave of absence. Explore the mysteries of a siesta blended with a fiesta. If you don’t grant yourself this favor, I may be forced to bark “Chill out, dammit!” at you until you do. Please don’t misunderstand my intention here. The rest of us appreciate the way you’ve been attending to the complicated details that are too exacting for us. But we can also see that if you don’t ease up, there will soon be diminishing returns. It’s time to return to your studies of relaxing freedom.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Singer-songwriter Roy Orbison achieved great success in the 1960s, charting 22 songs on the Billboard Top 40. But his career declined after that. Years later, in 1986, filmmaker David Lynch asked him for the right to use his tune “In Dreams” for the movie Blue Velvet. Orbison denied the request, but Lynch incorporated the tune anyway. Surprise! Blue Velvet was nominated for an Academy Award and played a

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big role in reviving Orbison’s fame. Later the singer came to appreciate not only the career boost, but also Lynch’s unusual aesthetic, testifying that the film gave his song an “otherworldly quality that added a whole new dimension.” Now let’s meditate on how this story might serve as a parable for your life. Was there an opportunity that you once turned down but will benefit from anyway? Or is there a current opportunity that maybe you shouldn’t turn down, even if it seems odd?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You’ve been to the Land of No Return and back more than anyone. But soon you’ll be visiting a remote enclave in this realm that you’re not very familiar with. I call it the Mother Lode of Sexy Truth. It’s where tender explorers go when they must transform outworn aspects of their approach to partnership and togetherness. On the eve of your quest, shall we conduct an inventory of your capacity to outgrow your habitual assumptions about relationships? No, let’s not. That sounds too stiff and formal. Instead, I’ll simply ask you to strip away any falseness that interferes with vivacious and catalytic intimacy.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In 1824, two British explorers climbed a mountain in southwestern Australia. They were hoping to get a sweeping view of Port Phillip Bay, on which the present-day city of Melbourne is located. But when they reached the top, their view was largely obstructed by trees. Out of perverse spite, they decided to call the peak Mount Disappointment, a name it retains to this day. I suspect you may soon have your own personal version of an adventure that falls short of your expectations. I hope -- and also predict -- that your experience won’t demoralize you, but will rather mobilize you to attempt a new experiment that ultimately surpasses your original expectations.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Capricorn rock musician Lemmy Kilmister bragged that he swigged a bottle of Jack Daniel’s whiskey every day from 1975 to 2013. While I admire his dedication to inducing altered states of consciousness, I can’t recommend such a strategy for you. But I will love it if you undertake a more disciplined crusade to escape numbing routines and irrelevant habits in the next four weeks. According to my reading of the astrological omens, you will have a special knack for this practical art.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Germany was one of the big losers of World War I, which ended in 1919. By accepting the terms of the Versailles Treaty, it agreed to pay reparations equivalent to 96,000 tons of gold. Not until 2010, decades after the war, did Germany finally settle its bill and fulfill its obligation. I’m sure your own big, long-running debt is nowhere near as big or as long-running as that one, Aquarius. But you will nonetheless have reason to be ecstatic when you finally discharge it. And according to my reading of the astrological omens, that could and should happen sometime soon. (P.S. The “debt” could be emotional or spiritual rather than financial.)

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “I would rather have a drop of luck than a barrel of brains,” said the ancient Greek philosopher Diogenes. Fortunately, that’s not a choice you will have to face in the coming weeks, Pisces. According to my reading of the cosmic signs, your brain will be working with even greater efficiency and ingenuity than it usually does. Meanwhile, a stronger-than-expected flow of luck will be swirling around in your vicinity. One of your main tasks will be to harness your enhanced intelligence to take shrewd advantage of the good fortune.

Homework: It’s easy to see fanaticism, rigidity, and intolerance in other people, but harder to acknowledge them in yourself. Do you dare? Testify at Freewillastrology.com.

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

April 19 to April 25, 2018

MIND,BODY & SPIRIT

BY BRONWYN ISON

ADVENTURES ABOUND

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t may be premature to commence planning a summer adventure. Earlier this week my family and I have solidified our plans. We’ll be patiently waiting for our “road trip take-off.” We have an incredible sojourn planned. Best of all we’ll be making new memories together to last a lifetime.

Perhaps you’ve been procrastinating planning your summer vacation. Hesitate no further. I’m hopeful this will motivate you to dive in and start reserving your flights, rooms, etc. A simple tip… Start now!

I learned there is so much already booked out. You don’t want to miss out.

Last year we took my daughters on a road trip. We had a blast. We traveled to Mammoth, Devil’s Postpile National Park, Rainbow Falls, Geona and Lake Tahoe.

We played a lot of car games on the way to each place. Best of all the scenery was magnificent. Plus, we were nearly unplugged. In today’s society it’s challenging to get anyone off their devices.

This year we contemplated a few destinations: New York, Hawaii, Lake Tahoe again. We reminisced of our trip last year.

We had so much fun and built so many memories… we’ve decided to hit the road

again.

Where are you thinking of going to beat the heat? What suits your budget? How could you build the best memories? Is it planes, trains or automobiles for you? Or all of the above? How long? Will you go in June, July or August? Will you plan your trip with another family? In any event… Get planning!

Our adventures are completely planned…. We are so EXCITED! I’ll give you HINT… We’re hitting the road again. Until then there will be mini trips for us. Stay connected and I’ll keep you posted.

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CANNABIS CORNER

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BY RUTH HILL R.N.

HOW TO AVOID CANNABIS FAILURE

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ften, I hear clients tell me they tried marijuana and it did nothing. This can be due to many problems. Some of which are: the strain of marijuana, the concentration, a person’s own genetics, and bioavailability.

Cannabis failure is more likely one of the reasons the American Cannabis Nurses Association believes any user of marijuana deserves a nurse.

Knowing how to treat symptoms independently can be a hit or miss event.

Since medical cannabis (MC) comes in so many forms (i.e. flower, vape pens, joints, tinctures, concentrates, edibles, and suppositories) and the concentration of CBD:THC has many varitations, (i.e. 1:1, 2:1, 3:1, 10:1, 18:1, 20:1, 30:1) no wonder it is a daunting task to accomplish finding the right dosage. That does not negate the overwhelming positive results users accomplish on their own. But we are all different and what works so well for one person can cause another to become foggy, tremorous, restless, or have no effect at all.

On the other hand, a user who is doing great, getting good relief from nausea, insomnia and pain may suddenly find their dose is not effective.

They increase the dose to no avail and again continue to increase the dose wondering why the effectiveness has disappeared. This is due to tolerance. Dustin Sulak D.O., from healer.com, explains sensitivity issues on his website.

Tolerance occurs with delta 9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), as well as Cannabidiol (CBD). Most of the medical professionals and experts on MC strongly suggest long time users take a break from cannabis for 2 days to 2 weeks depending on how long they have been using. Tolerance occurs when the Cannabinoid receptors (CB1 and CB2) in our body are used up and the body is no longer able to utilize the MC. THC and CBN (cannabinol) fit into the CB1 and CB2 receptors like a lock and key.

CBD, (cannabidiol) must be metabolized with enzymes to activate the CB2 receptor.

Another reason for cannabis failure is the product composition. If the user cannot determine the dose i.e. the dropper is not scored, the user may be getting too much or too little.

When purchasing tinctures ask the dispensary if the dropper is scored with 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, and 1milligram (ml). Since January 1, 2018, the competition for products has finally pushed manufacturers to package products in medical doses.

If you are suddenly not getting results from your joint or tincture take a 48 hr. fast from MC. Dr. Sulak has an eight-page detailed Cannabis Sensitization Protocol on how to lower your tolerance to cannabis and find your optimal therapeutic dosage. Remember users only need the smallest dose to treat a symptom. It is difficult to adjust doses so as not to go past an effective “sweet spot”. Dr. Sulak’s protocol will save up to 60% on monthly cannabis costs.

A medical term we use for this is biphasic.

Meaning cannabis can relieve anxiety or insomnia and it can also cause anxiety or insomnia. Gaining tolerance causes all the receptors to be filled.

There are some great natural products that will increase your receptors while you are taking that needed fast from cannabis. Dark chocolate, chia seeds, hemp seeds are some of the ways to increase your CB receptors.

A starting dose for THC is 2.5 to 5 mg. CBD

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starting dose is 5-10 mg. Again, some naïve users can obtain effective relief with one mg. Often it can take only 1 mg therefore I prefer products that allow 1 mg/drop, or 1 mg/puff on new users. Doses can go up to 50 mg rarely more. For more aggressive measures like seizures or curing cancer can go up to 300mg. For symptom relief it is best to utilize the services of a competent nurse who can help with these adjustments.

The miraculous thing about cannabis is the diversity of the plant. Everyone does not get relief with the first dose. Dedication of time and investment of money can bring lasting results.

May 6 begins National Nurses Week. Get to know a competent cannabis nurse to help you achieve your desired medicinal benefit.

Refer questions to hilruth@gmail.com follow Ruth Hill @RuthAHillRN

LIFE & CAREER COACH

BY SUNNY SIMON

FAILED MANAGEMENT: TAKE IT, OR LEAVE IT

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rom time to time a client walks in my door, sits down with a heavy, stressladen sigh and tells me about his or her boss. You probably guessed, I’m not referring to the benevolent manager-mentor variety, I’m talking about the wicked witch of the west type boss who causes an involuntary grindyour-guts reaction each time you pass his or her office.

Yes, bad bosses are out there. Inept managers get placed in a leadership roles every day. Often they are excellent sales people who know how to launch themselves into management, but it doesn’t really matter how they got the lead job. The question is, how do you deal with a boss who is a version of “The Devil Wears Prada?” Bottom line, sometimes you can wait them out and sometimes you must walk out.

If you’re working for the manager-fromhell and are determined to stay put, start employing some strategies to make life more tolerable. For example, perhaps you report to a person who is accustomed to spewing lies, as in, giving you a week to complete an important assignment then midstream swearing she said it was due in 48 hours. My motto is, it doesn’t exist unless it’s in writing. Clarify the instructions you were given in an email.

Document all meetings and conversations held

with your superior. It doesn’t take long and your notes will come in handy.

Next, pick your battles carefully, but don’t be afraid to confront the issues. If your loudmouth boss has a habit of dressing you down in front of your peers, stop tolerating it.

It’s time to deal with the rude behavior. One option is to get counsel from a respected HR professional. Set up a meeting and have HR help you role play a scenario with your flawed leader addressing the belligerent behavior in a calm and professional manner. Remember, timing is everything. Schedule the meeting with your boss behind closed doors at a time when her deadlines are not imminent and her day is less chaotic.

A final piece of advice, if your manager’s behavior is taking a toll on your self-esteem and mental sanity, my advice is run for the hills.

Dealing with a demented boss who takes credit for your work, belittles you in front of others and micromanages your every move is simply not worth it. Take out your resume, dust it off and transform it into a great marketing piece. If you need help, hire a professional to write it for you. Take action and get moving. Soon you’ll be strutting your stuff with a smile on your face.

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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