Coachella Valley Weekly - April 23 to April 29, 2015 Vol. 4 No. 5 by CV Weekly

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Clare Dunn

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Balsam Range

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Country Brunchin’

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Slim Man

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Earth, Wind & Fire

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Hot Rodeo

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LISA’S STAGECOACH 2015 ROUND UP

April 23 to April 29, 2015

BY LISA MORGAN

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Publisher & Editor Tracy Dietlin Art Director Robert Chance Sales Team Alaina Majiros, Jorge Gutierrez, Edward L. Prichard III Classified Manager & Nightlife Editor Phil Lacombe Features Writer Lisa Morgan, Judith Salkin, Denise Ortuno Neil, Heidi Simmons, Kira Golden, Rich Henrich Writers/Contributors: Robin Simmons, Rick Riozza, Craig Michaels, Bronwyn Ison, Haddon Libby, Rachel Montoya, Angela Janus, Janet McAfee, Dale Gribow, Raymond Bill, Jack St. Clair, Rob Brezny, Eleni P. Austin, Noe Gutierrez, Sunny Simon, Karen Creasy, Richard Weiss, Dr. Peter Kadile, Dr. Maria Lombardo, Bruce Cathcart, Julie Buehler, Flint Wheeler, Laura Hunt Little, Rebecca Pikus, Monica Morones, Lola Rossi, Dee Jae Cox, Edward L. Prichard III, Jean Chariton, Patte Purcell, Esther Sanchez Photographers Laura Hunt Little, Scott Pam, Lani Garfield, Chris Miller/ Imagine Imagery, La Maniaca Distribution Phil Lacombe, William Westley

he theme for this year’s Stagecoach seems the multi-hyphenated-rootsgenre-artist, along with many legendary names who were some of the first to be called “Cross-over” artists. To steel a phrase from headliner Miranda Lambert, “This ain’t my mama’s broken-hearted country music.” I’ve listed a few artists here that I will not allow myself to miss:

Mississippi River from each other. Gilley, Lewis, and cousin, Jimmy Swaggart, played piano together as children. 37 albums later, numerous ACM awards and an induction into the Delta Music Museum hall of Fame in Louisiana, Gilley is one of Americana’s legendary treasures. In July 2009, Gilley was helping a neighbor move some furniture when he fell with the love seat falling on top of him, crushing four vertebrae. The incident left him temporarily paralyzed from the neck down, but with some intense physical therapy he was able to walk again and return to the stage a year later. However, he still lacks the hand coordination necessary to play the piano. Never the less, this is still an entertainer we will be fortunate to see.

CONTENTS

Stagecoach 2015.....................................3 Stagecoach - Clare Dunn.........................6 Stagecoach - Balsam Range....................6 Stagecoach - Andrew Combs..................7 Spotlight 29 Presents..............................7 Don’t Be Clueless In The CV....................8 Fantasy Springs - Little Big Town...........8 Hard Rock Hotel- Country Brunchin’.....10 Backstage Jazz - Slim Man....................12 Valley Rhythms - Earth, Wind & Fire.....13 Palm Springs Hot Rodeo.......................13 Consider This - Bettye LaVette..............14 Coachella Roundup...............................15 Pet Place.................................................16 The Vino Voice........................................17 Club Crawler Nightlife...........................18 Dining Out For Life................................20 Mother’s Day at CAVA............................20 Screeners................................................22 Book Review...........................................23 Real Estate............................................... 25 Yellow Cab..............................................25 Haddon Libby........................................27 Dale Gribow...........................................27 Safety Tips..............................................28 ShareKitchen..........................................28 Book Review...........................................28 Sports Scene..........................................29 Health & Fitness.....................................30 Free Will Astrology................................31 Mind, Body & Spirit...............................31 Life & Career Coach................................32 Ask The Doctor.......................................32

Nikki Lane: This little bundle of sweet vocals and baseball bat wielding moxy grew up on her mom’s Motown records, her daddy’s country cassettes, and the punk rock shows she’d sneak out to go see. She knocks it out of the park with her new album, produced by the Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach. Preaching that there’s “always the right time to do the wrong thing,” in breathy vocals, she could be Allison Krause’s dark twin. “My songs always paint a pretty clear picture of what’s been going on in my life, so this is one moody record,” she says. “There’s lots of talk of misbehaving and moving on.”

Mickey Gilley: For many years, Gilley lived in the shadow of his cousin, Jerry Lee Lewis. As children, the two grew up just across the

Mac Davis: This songwriter and actor, originally from Lubbock, Texas, got his start as an employee of Nancy Sinatra’s company, Boots Enterprises, Inc. He played on many of Sinatra’s recordings, and she worked him into her stage shows. Boots Enterprises also acted as Davis’ publishing company, publishing songs such as “A Little Less Conversation”, “In the Ghetto”, “Friend, Lover, Woman, Wife”, “Home”, “It’s Such a Lonely Time of Year”, and “Memories”, which were recorded by Elvis Presley, Nancy Sinatra, B. J. Thomas, and many others. Davis left Boots Enterprises in 1970 to sign with Columbia Records, taking all of his songs with him. He topped the Country and Pop charts with the song “Baby Don’t Get Hooked on Me.” It sold over one million copies and was a number one Grammy-nominated success. In 1974, Davis was awarded the Academy of Country Music’s Entertainer of the Year award. Also an accomplished actor, I guarantee you, the stories between the songs will be as entertaining as the music itself.

The Cadillac Three: Also known as TC3, this band is going to give Florida Georgia Line a run for their ACM and CMA money. Part of the Big Machine Record label that is home to Taylor Swift and Tim McGraw, these guys bring a harder edge to the popular southerntwang-rock genre (emphasis on rock) with a nice foundation of Blackberry Smoke-esque authenticity. They seem to navigate the tightrope fairly well between what it takes for commercial success and staying true to who they are. That’s not an easy thing to do when you belong to an industry giant known for glossing up their artists for bigger crossover (aka financial) success. Underneath their energetic showmanship, and hot girls behind chain-link video candy, is good, solid musicianship and song-smithing (Johnston who has received Grammy nods, co-wrote Keith Urban’s #1 single “You Gonna Fly”). The three, Jaren Johnston, Neil Mason and Kelby Ray have been friends and musical coconspirators since they were kids. They’ve weathered most of what the industry can throw at them, and have “friended” Music Row. California is going to love these guys.

Gregg Allman: Just as velvety voiced as ever and musically skilled as all hell, Allman won my heart when I interviewed him prior to one of his shows at Fantasy Springs. Afterward, just by happen-chance, he walked into the same elevator I was in. We chatted, and he asked if I was going to the show. I explained that there was a problem at the box office with my ticket and I wasn’t sure. He took the all access pass from around his neck and put it around mine. This man is a survivor who has lived through loss and heartache, shook himself awake from an addiction stupor that caused him to stumble through his induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and is more at home on stage than anywhere else. Hearing him live is an incredible gift. continue to page 5

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STAGECOACH

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BY LISA MORGAN

CLARE DUNN-ALREADY WON

have to tell you, that I like this woman’s music, but I like the person even more. Clare Dunn is the girl you want to hang out with. Whether she’s wielding melt-yourface lead lines on her electric guitar, slinging out killer vocals over well penned lyrics or talking shop, Dunn is the real, down-to-earth deal. Born on a farm in Southeast Colorado, Dunn was never afraid of hard work. She grew up driving silage trucks, combines and 18-wheelers, and spent countless hours behind the wheel of a John Deere tractor listening to music and dreaming of “the day”. That “day” is here and now, and Dunn graciously appreciates the opportunities she has worked her “rear end off” to receive. 2015 has already proven to be a great year for Clare Dunn — in addition to opening for American Rock icon Bob Seger on his 2015 tour, she also topped “Artists to Watch in 2015” lists for USA Today, Billboard, The Boston Globe, Taste of Country, Roughstock and Whiskey Riff, and was named one of 2015’s Next Big Things by MusicRow Magazine. Spotify also included Dunn on their 2015 Spotlight on Country playlist, which is a playlist of 20 new artists that are projected to be the genre’s hottest within the next year. The “newcomer” who has been living and working in Nashville for 7 years, is touted as a fearless performer and guitar player whose music possesses a unique blend of country and rock - the kind of rock that made her an ideal opener for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee. Dunn has also opened up for some of the big names in today’s country music including Keith Urban, Florida Georgia Line, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Hank Jr., and Jamey Johnson, to name a few. In 2014, she was named the highest charting independent female artist on the Music Row Country Breakout chart in 10 years. Shortly after, Dunn was featured on the cover of USA Today. The article, “Country Lassos ‘Fresh Voices’,” discussed her inclusion as one of SiriusXM’s Fresh Female Voices and announced inclusion of her new single “Cowboy Side of You” on their playlist. The song experienced strong sales through iTunes and other major digital retailers. Additionally, a song she co-wrote called “Farm Life” was recorded by Colt Ford featuring Justin Moore and is on Ford’s new album, Thanks For Listening. Dunn is signed to Universal Music Group Nashville and has a world-wide publishing agreement with BMG/ Chrysalis. CVW: How long have you been living and working in Nashville? Dunn: I moved to Nashville 7 years ago. I finished college here and got my first publishing deal shortly after. I have just been working my rear end off to try and get my music going – just trying to go out there and kill it every day. It was sparse in the beginning. I still worked a part time job at the Grand Ole Opry along with the publishing deal to pay the bills and stay afloat and sometimes, that

BALSAM RANGE=BADASS BLUEGRASS

BY LISA MORGAN

PHOTO BY GREGG ROTH

“Bluegrass is difficult music to play that’s what draws us to it. It’s just you and your hands and your voice theres no homogenization of it. The sounds that come off your fingers and out of your mouth are pretty much what you’re going to get.” - Tim Surrett, Balsam Range ny and all of you musicians wandering between shows at this year’s Stagecoach Country Music Festival will want to catch these five guys go to work. These expert, award winning and grammy nominated musicians have individually as well as collectively gathered an impressive collection of awards and honors, and have graced prestigious stages like the Ryman and Grand Ole Opry, to name a few. They have toured with, played with and recorded with the best in their genre and are highly respected individuals in the industry. But together, they create a powerhouse that has launched them into a heavy touring schedule and even more accolades. Balsam Range just released its first single to country radio this monthly with a beautiful rendition of Dan Seals’ Country hit “Everything That Glitters”. The song showcases Buddy Melton’s award-winning voice and that distinctive Balsam Range harmony. The band was recently honored as the 2014 International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Entertainer of the Year and Vocal Group of the Year, while singer/fiddler Buddy Melton received Male Vocalist of the Year. Balsam Range’s fifth album, FIVE, released in June 2014 and debuted at #4 on the Billboard Bluegrass album charts. The album has produced several charting singles including top ten debuts with: “Moon Over Memphis” and “Stacking Up Rocks”. Founded in 2007, Balsam Range consists of five friends: Tim Surrett, Buddy Melton, Darren Nicholson, Marc Pruett and Caleb Smith creatively blend Bluegrass, Folk, Gospel and Jazz into a compelling new acoustic music experience. The band was honored with seven nominations in the 2013 IBMA (International Bluegrass Music Association) annual awards honoring excellence in the genre and took home top honors for Album of the Year for Papertown, and was honored with the 2011 IBMA Song of the Year Award for “Trains I Missed.” CV Weekly was fortunate to have a few moments to talk to them while they were on the road, to talk about their upcoming performance at Stagecoach and their rare closeness as friends. CV Weekly: How is it you all can spend so much time together and still like each other

wasn’t even enough. CVW: What was the biggest lesson you learned between those early days and now? Dunn: I think the biggest lesson was learning to believe in myself. I always felt music was what I was supposed to do. But there’s a fine line between believing you were meant to do something, and having the courage to full-on, 1000%, believe in yourself to do what it takes. Until that happens, you can let yourself listen to other people and their negativity, and run the risk of letting yourself believe their negative opinions. I was lucky to have some really great people around me, including my family. We’re a family that is not afraid to be honest and open with each other. And I found a couple of people here in Nashville that believed in me too. Constructive criticism was never a problem for me. My parents equipped me and my sister to be able to handle that and use it to our advantage. The hard part for me came when people didn’t think my songs were going to ‘work in the current market’, or that my songs were ‘too different’… that I wasn’t ‘this’ or ‘that’. When I got into that territory, where my faith in myself got tested, it came down to me staying true to the very loud voice inside my head about who I was as an artist – that’s when I crossed that line. That feeling in my heart about my music was so strong that ignoring it was not an option. I didn’t have a choice. I’ve got some massive goals I want to conquer, but if this is as good as it gets, just having the chance to pursue and chase this dream...that is enough. I will still feel that I have won. For more info about Clare, visit: ClareDunn.com instagram.com/claredunnmusic twitter.com/claredunnmusic facebook.com/claredunnmusic Listen Links: “Cowboy Side Of You” – bit.ly/1nXhDQp “Get Out” – bit.ly/WBD7pw

after 8 years? Tim Surrett: (Laughs) We all live in the same county, just west of Asheville, NC, within 15-20 minutes of each other. It’s like a family we know what to do and what not to do to stay out of each other’s way, but there is a genuine sense of respect, love and family. Buddy Melton: The sense of love and family has grown over time. We’ve all been in other situations before that have made us appreciate what we have now. We see the value of having such a great core. CVW: Have you felt the popularity of Bluegrass grow or ebb over the years? Tim Surrett: Last year was huge year for us as far as Bluegrass goes, and you hope to build off of that, like getting to come out there for festivals like Stagecoach. There’s always a fear that you’re peaking. The surprise of it is, here I am, in my early 50s, and who would have thought we’d be in this position. I would have laughed at you if you’d have tried to tell me we’d still be doing this 10 years ago. I think there’s a roots music take off due to the market being flooded with over processed music. The upswing in Americana and Bluegrass seems to be reflecting that. There’s a hunger for more organic music. CVW: You guys have released a single to country music radio, “All That Glitters”, originally written and released by Dan Seals. What led up to that? Buddy Melton: I have always wanted to record that song, and would sing it when we’d be sitting around jamming together. We recorded it for our fan group, Balsam Nation. It was a free song for our fans to download. We weren’t looking at it as a major release, but people loved it, so we decided to do more with it. A great song is always a great song... it’s timeless. Balsam Range is comprised of five gifted highly praised artists. Tim Surrett delivers entertaining MC work as well as seasoned lead and harmony singing, bass and resonator. A stellar fiddler, Buddy Melton is also one of the most gifted tenor voices in Bluegrass and Americana today. His range and tone give Balsam Range its identifying sound. With his envied guitar style, Caleb Smith has been called “one of the top young guns of guitar.” Darren Nicholson is a gifted mandolin player and harmony singer with tremendous enthusiasm for American heritage music. Grammy Award winner, Dr. Marc Pruett brings more than 40 years of entertainment experience to the group. He brilliantly complements the ensemble with the intuitive, traditional three finger style that has made him one of music’s most admired banjo players.

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STAGECOACH

ANDREW COMBS: AN ARTIST BEYOND HIS YEARS

here are some songwriters that make other songwriters kick rocks when they hear them: Bob Dylan, John Prine, Leonard Cohen...all of which have a lifetime of experience to draw from, poetically give every poet and writer something to strive for. Andrew Combs, at only 28 years old, pulls stories together along with all their emotion to craft 3.5 minute melodic that generate jaw dropping awe. His perfectly imperfect soulful vocals just add salt to the wound. He would fit in very comfortably in a room with Bright Eyes, Conor Oberst and the ghost of Roy Orbison, with only the slightest kiss of his native Texas twang giving him a country/folk edge over the others. Andrew Combs released his debut EP Tennessee Time in May 2010, which has been compared to Mickey Newbury and Guy Clark. In April 2012, Combs released a vinyl 7-inch called Big Bad Love. In July 2012, Andrew Combs signed to the Nashville-based music publishing arm of New York City record label, Razor & Tie. In October 2012, Andrew Combs released Worried Man, which American Songwriter gave a 4-star review, writing: “As singer/ songwriter first albums go, it’ll be tough to beat this as one of the years finest, from a newcomer who is hopefully just tapping into his talent.” In 2013, Combs supported Shovels & Rope and Caitlin Rose on national tours and performed at the Newport Folk Festival. Combs’ incredible new album, All These Dreams, is out now to critical acclaim. The Wall Street Journal recently praised, “Drawing comparisons to the likes of Kris Kristofferson and early Ryan Adams, Mr. Combs is an adept writer, his lines catching small, resonant details, and he possesses a strong yet understated voice that carries them across. His excellent second album, All These Dreams, shows great promise.” With a strenuous touring schedule to support the acclaimed new album, CV Weekly was fortunate to catch up with him at home, just before he hit the road

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again to make his way to California and this weekend’s Stagecoach Country Music Festival: CVW: When did you first start honing your craft, and what were your early influences? Combs: I picked up the guitar and I was immersed in 70s songwriters like Guy Clark and Kris Kristofferson. Lyrically speaking, they are still some of my main influences. Musically speaking, I draw from Jackson Browne and J.D. Souther. I’ve been trying to combine those two worlds. My dad plays piano. He’s played all his life and always played around the house. My cousin was a guitar player in Austin, and he gave me my first guitar. My dad showed me a couple of chords. My cousin also gave me some recording software when I was in high school, and so I started recording my own songs and trying to make my own imprint. It wasn’t like I had a huge record collection, but my dad did introduce me to artists that I still love to this day - Jackson Browne, Simon and Garfunkel, and early Eagles. CVW: When did you think you might become a full time musician? Combs: A few years ago I got a publishing job, and so I got to quit my day job. That’s when I knew. It’s not much of a salary. I’m barely breaking even, but they shop the songs for me, and the quota is easily attainable. Right now my touring is pretty constant, so I’ll wait to have a couple weeks to sit and write. CVW: You write from an old soul. What do you draw your inspiration from? Combs: I always put a little bit of me in everything I write, but obviously I haven’t experienced everything I talk about in my music. I just try and soak everything in. I read a lot, which is a big part of it. I’ll hear a title or a line in a conversation and I’ll try taking it and running with it to make a great short story out of it. Toughest part is putting it in to 3 1/2 minutes. But mostly it all comes from listening and observing. CVW: Is there a song you feel closest to on your newest record? Combs: I like them all. My favorite changes day to day. But the song that encapsulates what I wanted to say on this record is “Rainy Day Song”. It touches on where I am in my life... searching for more meaning be it spiritual, through music or my relationships with friends or lovers… “A friend once told me, he said boy You sound so lonely all these cheatin’, leavin’ done me wrongs Have you ever heard of a happy song Offended I sat down my glass Smiled and let the moment pass Tabs on me if you think I’m lying Laughing ain’t a pleasure til’ you know about crying.” andrewcombsmusic.com facebook.com/andrewcombsmusic twitter.com/andrew_combs

April 23 to April 29, 2015

SPOTLIGHT 29 CASINO PROUDLY PRESENTS...

EVENTS

SOUTHERN COUNTRY ROCK LEGENDS THE CHARLIE DANIELS BAND

THE TROUBADOUR EXPERIENCE, CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF GEORGE STRAIT

Saturday, May 23 at 8PM - The concert honors one of country music’s most legendary musicians, George Strait. With over 60 chart-topping songs, The Troubadour Experience features authentic performances of Strait’s number one hits, such as “Fool Hearted Memory,” “All My Exes Live In Texas,” “Ocean Front Property,” “The Chair,” “Here For A Good Time” and many more. Along with incredible vocals, the band also showcases a fiddle and pedal steel guitar to complete that good ole’ country music sound. For George Strait fans and country music lovers alike, The Troubadour Experience on Saturday, May 23 at 8PM is a must see show for only $20 per ticket. Tickets available at Spotlight29.com, Star Tickets (800) 585-3737, or the Spotlight 29 Box Office and Gift Shop. Doors open at 7PM The show starts at 8PM

Friday, June 12 at 8PM - The Charlie Daniels Band is led by the outspoken Charlie Daniels, who is known for his fast-finger fiddling and his signature “bullrider” hat and belt buckle. Daniels formed The Charlie Daniels Band in the early ‘70s and recorded such memorable hits as “Long Haired Country Boy,” “The South’s Gonna Do It Again,” “In America” and “The Legend of Wooley Swamp.” Daniels is best known for “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” which won a Grammy for Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group in 1979, in addition to Single of the Year at the Country Music Association Awards. The single not only topped the country charts but became a major crossover hit on the pop charts as well, and became the cornerstone of the top-selling Urban Cowboy movie soundtrack. Over his 50-year career in the music business, the celebrated artist has been inducted into the Grand Ole Opry and Musicians Hall of Fame, earned the Pioneer Award by the Academy of Country Music and has a spot on the Music City Walk of Fame. Don’t miss the chance to see The Charlie Daniels Band when they hit the stage in the Spotlight Showroom on Friday, June 12 at 8PM Tickets for the show are $25, $35 and $45 per ticket and are available at Spotlight29.com, Star Tickets (800) 585-3737, or the Spotlight 29 Box Office and Gift Shop. Doors open at 7PM The show starts at 8PM ADDITIONAL UPCOMING SHOWS May 9 - Dwight Yoakam May 16 - Mariachi Festival May 30 - Comedian “Jo Jo” Jorge Falcon June 6 - HUNKS June 19 - Gregg Allman Band June 20 - Roberto Tapia June 27 - Stayin’ Alive, Celebration of The Bee Gees July 3 - The Family Stone

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CLUELESS IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE BIG “S”

ustainability. That’s the word of the new millennium. In the 80’s the word was “paradigm”. In the 90s, it was “re-purposing”---turning an old sock into a dust-rag, perhaps. And now, ladies and gentlemen, as we get ready to dance thru another torrid summer in the desert, a time when our governor has declared that we’re running out of water and will suffer a drought of Biblical proportions, a horror worthy of a Cinemascope-pic (Hollywood, conveniently being right around the corner), (alas Charlton Heston, not so much), where a shower of more than ten minutes may get you a fine, let us introduce water, Hail to H20! It is the panacea for all things “dry.” We’re not all wet, but 60% of our bodies are of the precious stuff. We can survive a month or more without food, but must constantly replenish our bodies with water to live. Yikes! In the summer to quench thirst and drench the fevered body we slip into backyard pools, lift our faces to patio misters in smart bistros and upscale eateries while ordering designer waters from listings as long as for fine wines. Smiling sales personnel tuck bottled water in your bag with the register slip. And summer’s Great Getaways call for reservations as long as there is water in sight sun-up to sun-down and beyond. New source for liquid precious as platinum from savvy marketers to the thirsty citizenry? “Boxed Water.” We kid you not. (Never hoot again at the guest who brings boxed wine to the party---if you can stifle it.) With the tag-line, “Boxed Water is Better for the Earth,” it is described as “Part sustainable, part art project, part philanthropic project, and completely curious.” Packaged like orange juice in white with bold, black sans serif type with a screw-off cap, one of its 4 sides says “Hello” in cursive. On the official website is written, “Boxed water is carbon-filtered, purified water from Minnesota. I hear they have a lot of lakes there.” Yup. But how does it taste? We haven’t seen it in local stores, but we hear that it’s pretty darn good. We’ll let you know. Read on for more local refreshing enticement. Pack water with you.

Saturday, April 25, 8 PM, and Sunday, April 26, 3 PM Matinee and 8 PM. ExtrABBAGanza Live! The music of ABBA presented by The Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus staged at the Jewish Community Center by Artistic Director Douglas C, Wilson, Accompanied by Joel Baker, and including all ABBA smash hits through the years of

acclaimed record-breaking performances and recordings. Get ready to dance in your seats with “Super Trouper”, “One of Us, Fernando”, “Take a Chance on Me”, “Lay All Your Love On Me”, “Waterloo”, “Voulez Vous”, “The Winner Takes It All”, “Gimme, Gimme, Gimme”, “Thank You for the Music” and of course, “Mamma Mia” and “Dancing Queen.” For Reserved Seating tickets $25, $35, or $50 per person (add $5 at the door), go to www. psgmc.com. The 2014-2015 season concerts will be at the Temple Isaiah 332 West Alejo Road in Palm Springs. Sunday, April 26, 2 – 4 PM. Flocking together! Birds of a Feather Opera Arts and Loving All Animals collaborate in a fun, festive fundraiser at the exotic BG Bird Gardens in Palm Desert. Fluff your feathers and call 760-323-8353 as attendance is limited. (Address is provided with reservation.) A beautiful afternoon in a spectacular setting, reminiscent of an exquisitely staged performance featuring Opera Art- selected professional singing artists Cedric Berry and Shana Blake Hill with pianist Vicki Kirsch accompanying them and wine and delicious appetizers to follow. Visit lovingallanimals. org for information or call us at 760-8347000. Non-profit Opera Arts brings the artistic experience to the residents of the Coachella Valley by creating programs of opera, operetta, musical theater, dance, art and other expressive arts for the enjoyment, enlightenment and betterment of all. Loving All Animals, Inc. is a non-profit, 501c3 corporation. Tickets are $125 per person. Visit lovingallanimals.org for information or call us at 760-834-7000. Dress? Sunday casual!

Thursday, April 30, Festival 6 – 10 PM; Ride, 7:15 PM. Bi-annual CYCLEDELIC festival & ride promotes bike safety for this Free nighttime event to encourage more bike riding as part of the non-motorized transportation initiative. It’s all about the big “S,” Sustainability. Cycledelic is a FREE, fun and easy downtown loop bike ride suitable for all ages. All bike riders are required to wear helmets and obey all traffic laws, signage and routes for Cycledelic. Bike riders will gather at the festival area located at the Northwest corner of Tahquitz Canyon Way situated between Palm Canyon Drive and Belardo Road starting at 6:00p.m. The Palm Springs Bike Coalition will be on hand to provide safety demonstrations and to fit participants with glow in the dark gear. Hot

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Belardo until they reach the curve just before it intersects with South Palm Canyon Drive doing 2 loops to complete the 7-mile fun ride. For cyclists looking for a little more challenge, there will be an extension portion of the ride at Mesquite Road. Riders will be able to turn right at Mesquite and travel westbound to the top of Mesquite to the entrance of Tahquitz Canyon, turn around at the top of the grade, travel back down eastbound on Mesquite and re-join the other riders at Belardo, who are traveling southbound. PS Cyclery will provide bike valet if cyclists would like to stay and enjoy Villagefest until 10:00p.m. For updates, visit HealthyPlanetHealthyYouPS.com. The City of Palm Springs Office of Sustainability is committed to making this Your Sustainable City by contributing to a clean and healthy environment. You are invited to visit the website YourSustainableCity.com to help shape the future of your community.

Purple Energy will provide solar generated power for the event and Pilates Plus will host stretching and free spinning classes onsite to get warmed up for the ride. Big Wheel Tours will offer bike rentals and PS Cyclery will offer bike valet service. While supplies last, bike lights and glow in the dark decorations will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis. A short instruction seminar will be given at approx., 7:15p.m, focusing on bike safety, tips to navigate vehicle traffic, locking your bike and what gear should be worn for nighttime riding. Bike Route: Cyclists will meet on Tahquitz Canyon Way between Palm Canyon Drive and Belardo Road in downtown Palm Springs between 6:00-7:00p.m. At approx. 7:30p.m, riders will leave from Tahquitz Canyon Way and travel southbound on South Belardo Road. Riders will continue all the way down and over the Richard M. Milanovich Memorial Bridge and continue on

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GRAMMY AWARD WINNERS

LITTLE BIG TOWN

EVENTS

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SET TO PLAY FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO. FRIDAY, JULY 3 AT 8PM

rammy Award-winners, Little Big Town bring their unparalleled four-part vocal harmonies to Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. Their smash hits “Pontoon,” “Your Side Of The Bed,” “Day Drinking” and others showcase the one of a kind sound that has brought them to the forefront of modern country music. July 3rd at 8:00pm they will grace the Special Events Center Stage for an amazing concert performance sponsored by BIG106. Consisting of members Karen Fairchild, Phillip Sweet, Kimberly Schlapman, and Jimi Westbrook, Little Big Town released their highly-anticipated sixth studio album Pain Killer in October of last year. Their latest effort proves that they have a strong command on the courage it takes to create. “We have learned to trust ourselves. It’s confidence and experience. We’re braver than we’ve ever been on this record,”

explains Kimberly Schlapman. Pain Killer was named one of the “Best Country Albums of 2014” by Billboard, Rolling Stone and iTunes. Collectively, the group has earned more than 25 award show nominations and has taken home the award for ACM Top New Vocal Group, CMA Single of the Year (“Pontoon”), CMA Vocal Group of the Year for 3 consecutive years (2012-2014), ACM Vocal Group of the Year, ACM Video of the Year (“Tornado”), a Grammy Award for Best Country Group/ Duo Performance (“Pontoon”) and an Emmy award (Outstanding Original Song“Good Afternoon”). Tickets for the 8PM Little Big Town performance go on sale April 10th for $109, $89, $79, $49 at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via telephone (800) 827-2946 or online at www.FantasySpringsResort.com

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COUNTRY BRUNCHIN’: THE ULTIMATE COUNTRY MUSIC EXPERIENCE COMES TO HARD ROCK HOTEL PALM SPRINGS

EVENTS

FEATURING LIVE PERFORMANCES, GIVEAWAYS AND MEET-N-GREETS. APRIL 23-26.

oin Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs and Sony Music Nashville April 23 – 26 as they partner up to celebrate country music with four days of exclusive live performances, artist meet-n-greets, a visit from country superstar Sara Evans, as well as amazing prizes. The country music experience kicks off on Thursday, April 23 at 7PM Be at the Hard Rock for a chance to win great prizes on the Sony Music Party Wheel including a guitar autographed by Brad Paisley, a guitar autographed by The Doobie Brothers, a meet-n-greet with The Swon Brothers, autographed CDs, concert tickets and other exciting prizes. On Friday, April 24, it’s Country Brunchin’, featuring a continuation of prize giveaways on the Sony Music Party Wheel, a live acoustic set from singer/songwriter Rick Shelley at 12:30PM Rick, formerly of rock/ blues band Woodshed, recently started a solo project that has earned him three nominations in the CVMA’s (Coachella Valley Music Awards). At 1:30PM, the Country Club Pool Party begins with music, prizes and drink specials. Country Brunchin’ continues on Saturday, April 25 with an acoustic set from Cam at 12:30PM The California native is currently recording her first album after releasing the new hit single, “My Mistake.” Cam has also had success with a song being featured on Miley Cyrus’ most recent album, Bangerz. Afterwards, the Country Club Pool Party turns up the entertainment with yet even more prizes, music and fun at 1:30PM On Sunday, April 25 another Country Brunchin’ performance takes place at 12:30PM featuring CVMA’s Best Country Band 2014, R Buckle Road, introduced by Sea Gayle Records/Arista Nashville hitmaker Jerrod Niemann. Jerrod is responsible for

the No. 1 platinum singles “Drink to That All Night” and “Lover, Lover.” A highlight of the weekend includes an appearance on Sunday at 1:30PM by multiplatinum ACM and CMA award-winning RCA Nashville recording artist Sara Evans, who will be donating a personal item that will join the star-studded Hard Rock memorabilia collection. Evans will also be doing a meet-n-greet for select guests and media. Afterwards, the Country Club Pool Party will begin at 2PM to round out the weekend of entertainment and fun. Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs Country Music Experience Schedule of Events: Thursday, April 23 Sony Music Party Wheel 7PM to 9PM Drink specials and prizes, including passes to the weekend-long country music festival. Friday, April 24 Country Brunchin’ noon to 6PM (Pool) 12:30PM Live acoustic performance by Rick Shelley 1:30PM Sony Music Party Wheel and Country Club Pool Party Saturday, April 25 Country Brunchin’ noon to 6PM (Pool) 12:30PM Live acoustic performance by Cam 1:30PM Country Club Pool Party with prizes and giveaways Sunday, April 26 Country Brunchin’ noon to 6PM (Pool) 12:30PM Appearance by/meet-n-greet with Jerrod Niemann 12:30PM Live acoustic performance by R Buckle Road 1:30PM Appearance and memorabilia donation by Sara Evans 1:40PM Drag tribute to Sara Evans by Marina Mac 2PM Country Club Pool Party with prizes and giveaways

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BACKSTAGE JAZZ

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SLIM MAN M

usical entertainment icons continue to gravitate towards the desert. Last year a celebrated musical artist who’s run the genres from rock, to blues, to smooth jazz moved to Palm Springs. He’s called Slim Man and brings a wealth of experience and artistry to the Coachella Valley. Slim’s first musical gig was writing songs for Motown. He signed with Carl Griffin and he put him on the payroll writing songs for Motown artists. He wrote for them for 2 years and had a new CD under his belt that was to be released by Motown. Then it fell apart when Motown restructured. His next foray into music was in 1980. His rock group BootCamp had 2 of the first 100 videos on MTV and they got enormous notoriety as a result. They did one record on vinyl and had 1 single, and two EPs, Bootcamp and 5 x 4. He moved on to Blues with his band The Scrappy Harris Band. Tim Camp aka ‘Slim Man’ created new blues songs on the spot when he played with his band. Slim described them as ‘Adam Sandler meets the Rolling Stones’. They recorded one live record at The Horse You Came In On, one of the oldest bars in the US. He even did country music promotion when he organized a Marlboro Country Music Talent Round-up Contest that took place in little country bars around the country. His discovery and the winner of the contest was no less then Ronnie Dunn of super country duo Brooks and Dunn. He’s got a great screenplay he wrote about it called “The Marlboro Man” if you’re looking for a great movie. How did Slim Man become ‘Slim Man’? He joked that it was when he asked his father what he thought his chances were to make it in the music business and his dad said “Slim, man”. Actually, it was from the country gig where his name was Slim Chance.

It turned into Slim Man when he started his ongoing career in smooth jazz as Slim Man. He has 11 CDs to date. Slim has been called ‘the male Sade’ and “A near- perfect example of how jazz and soul can be combined as pop” by JD Considine of Rolling Stone. His lyrics are romantic and his melodies are haunting. Slim Man brings professionalism to the smooth jazz music scene that is rarely seen. His vocals set him apart from the rest of the smooth jazz stars. He’s played and plays with the very top of the A List crowd, from Peter White to Rick Braun and others. He performed at the KSBR Bash last year with Paul Brown, Peter White, Greg Vail (who is also in Slim’s band) and a host of others. He will be doing the same this year on May 24th in San Juan Capistrano. His best friend, smooth jazz superstar Marc Antoine, just moved to Southern Cal and they hope to perform together again. Marc has produced and/or appeared on a number of Slim Man’s CDs over the years. He produced A Thousand Miles Away at Marc’s studio in Spain. Slim has been working on a cookbook, Slim Man Cooks, slated for a fall release. 52 recipes will be included along with his comical style of writing about his musical experiences. The kicker is a QR code which will allow users to

BY PATTE PURCELL scan the code and it will take them to a video of Slim preparing the recipe. Slim first started to record the cooking videos the year he got his beloved dog Batu for Christmas along with a video camera. The videos are humorous and include his delicious, easy, and healthy Italian recipes. All of his dishes can be completed in about 30 minutes and are easy even for the cooking novice. Many contain his adorable dog ‘Batu’ who was a rescue. Sadly, Batu passed away last year but Slim has plans to adopt another one when his busy schedule editing the book is finished. Along with some national concerts he also performs some solo shows here in the desert. On Thursday nights he’s at La Rue Wine Bar in La Quinta. I went to see his new show a couple of weeks ago. In addition to Slim Man songs he’s added some great Dean Martin and other ‘Rat Pack’ tunes. He keeps it interesting with some great Grammy trivia. He tells some jokes and plays keyboards and guitar in addition to singing. It’s a great show, 6:30 until 9:30. On Tuesdays he’s at 360 North in Palm Springs with his ‘Vino with Dino’ show. Local dance instructor Carl Davis gives free dance lessons to all comers and it’s a great time! He’s doing some country club gigs and will be at Oscars in Palm Springs on Wednesday May 20 from 6-9. The biggie local gig here is a “Jazz Appreciation Month Party” at Shanghai Reds (inside Fisherman’s Market in Palm Springs) on

Monday night April 27 from 7-10. Ruth Ruiz of RR Class Act Entertainment (who books Slim) is having a party to showcase her artists. Slim Man and his band will be playing. You’ll get a chance to see the same act that performs in shows all over southern California. There’s no cover so come on over and enjoy! I’ll be covering the event for CV Weekly. In addition to musical gigs, Slim gives cooking lessons and can cook up his delicious dinners and entertain for private parties and events. What a great idea to have a super special dinner party for your friends and have this world class entertainer cook it and entertain you while you enjoy your dinner. He does private parties with his band as well all over southern California. Check him out at www.slimman.com and www.slimmancooks.com If you haven’t experienced Slim Man yet come out and be entertained on April 27, 7-10 at Shanghai Reds for the Jazz Appreciation Party with his band, Greg Vail on sax, Craig Chestnut on drums and Hans Zermuehlen on keys with guest artists including Joe Baldino, Rose Mallet, Angie Whitney and other surprise guests. No cover. Everyone will be there! To book Slim Man, contact Ruth at 1-760777-2328.

VALLEY RHYTHMS BY LOLA ROSSI FEEL THE LOVE: EARTH, WIND & FIRE RETURNS

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his concert is sure to be another high energy and elaborate stage show with great vocals, top notch musicians, and a hot horn section, with dynamic sound, lighting and great fashion. The music of Earth, Wind and Fire has been a positive influence in the lives of so many people for over 40 years. They have recorded over 50 albums, won numerous awards and sold over 90 million records, worldwide. See the Earth, Wind and Fire web-site for a complete list. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Maurice White was exposed to jazz, gospel, R&B, blues and early rock, at a young age and sang in the church choir when he was six years old. He took an interest in percussion and started working as a drummer while still in High School. He later attended the Chicago Conservatory of Music and became a studio percussionist at Chess Records. He performed with the Ramsey Lewis Trio for three years. In 1969, Maurice along with friends Wade Flemons and Don Whitehead formed a songwriting team, who wrote commercials in the Chicago area, and later landed a recording contract with Capitol Records, calling the band The Salty Peppers. Maurice moved to Los Angeles. He had the desire to have a band that played all types of music and re-named his band, Earth, Wind and Fire. This new name captured Maurice’s spiritual approach to music, one that transcended categories and appealed to multiple artistic principals, including composition, musicianship, production, and performance. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Verdine White found he was very attracted to the upright bass and his younger brother Fred played drums, like his big brother. Their father was a Doctor who enjoyed playing the saxophone. He told them “If you’re gonna play an instrument, play it right.” Their mother was a nurse and teacher’s aid. A wide variety of music was always heard in their home. Verdine studied bass with Louis Satterfield, who recorded with Earth, Wind and Fire as part of The Phoenix Horns. Maurice called his brother Verdine to play bass in his band and on June 6, 1970, a date very significant to Verdine, he joined his brother in Los Angeles. Maurice was always involved in the business side of the “Music Business” from the very start of Earth, Wind and Fire. Every step they took was getting them closer and closer to realizing their dreams. He signed a contract with Warner

Brothers Records and the group recorded two albums with them as more of a jazz act with a single, “I Think About Loving You” their first Top 40 R&B hit. However, Maurice was more interested in combining the elements of jazz, rock and soul, into an evolving form of fusion, a truly universal sound. Ralph Johnson was a working musician born and raised in Los Angeles. Maurice and Verdine attended one of his performances and were impressed with his talent. Although he joined the band in late 1971, he and Verdine are considered the co-founders of the group. Philip Bailey was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. His voice is angelic, a true gift from God. In 1972, he was invited to become a member of the band. After a performance at Rockefeller Center, Clive Davis, President of Columbia Records, loved the group and bought their contract from Warner Brothers. With Columbia Records, debuting with the 1972 album Last Days and Time, the group slowly began to build a reputation for innovative recordings and exciting live shows, complete with feats of magic; floating pianos, spinning drum kits and vanishing artists; engineered by Doug Henning and his then unknown assistant David Copperfield. The band runs like a well-oiled machine. Their contributions to the music world have been remarkable. They encountered obstacles along the way, but they stayed focused and worked their way through. Their longevity in the Music Industry is outstanding, with a devoted fan base who continue to see them in concert. Their latest album, Holiday was produced by Philip Bailey and Myron McKinley; released in October of 2014 and was the first Christmas album they ever recorded. Giving back to the community is something in common with many of the musicians I have interviewed. They realize they need to set a good example for the young people who see them and hear their music. During an interview with Bass Frontiers, Verdine said, “With music, we are like vessels doing God’s work and translating it to the people. Writing from the heart has always been our intention.” Verdine is the co-founder of the Verdine White Foundation, which aims to provide musical education to underprivileged and gifted students. His advice is, “Stay strong, stay healthy, believe in God, believe in yourself.”

April 23 to April 29, 2015

EVENTS 2015 PALM SPRINGS HOT RODEO AND COUNTRY FAIR

he 2015 Palm Springs Hot Rodeo and Country Fair will return from April 30th- May 3rd in Palm Springs and Banning. The annual rodeo festival, produced by the Greater Palm Springs Chapter of the Golden State Gay Rodeo Association (GSGRA), will welcome hundreds of rodeo enthusiasts and fun-seekers for a full weekend of dancing, drinking, pool parties, contests and a real country fair. Rodeo Competition, Festivities and Country Fair will be held on Saturday and Sunday May 2nd and 3rd at the AC Dysart Equestrian Park in Banning, CA, 25 minutes outside of Palm Springs. The remainder of the Hot Rodeo events will be held in Palm Springs and Cathedral City, with host hotel Caliente Tropics Resort being central to the West Valley events. Here’s a Rundown of the Weekend’s Events (with entry fees where applicable): Thursday, April 30, 6pm- Dance ContestCountry Style at Digs in Cathedral City. Thursday, April 30, 9:30pm- Hot Rodeo & Country Fair Kick-Off Party at Hunters Nightclub in Palm Springs. Friday, May 1, 12pm- Hot Rodeo & Country Fair Pool Party at the host hotel in Palm Springs. Friday, May 1, 6pm- Hot Rodeo Contestant Registration and Pie Baking Contest at the host hotel in Palm Springs. Fees vary. Friday, May 1, 6:30pm- Hot Rodeo Poker Run, a poker-themed pub-crawl starting at the host hotel in Palm Springs. Buy-In to compete is $5. Saturday, May 2, 9am to 5pm- Country

Fair and Rodeo festivities Day #1 in Banning. Admission is $20 (or $100 VIP) good for both Saturday and Sunday. Saturday May 2, 7pm- Dancing Under The Stars, an outdoor party in the parking lot at Spurline Video Lounge in Palm Springs. Admission is $10 at the door. Sunday, May 3, 9am to 5pm- Country Fair and Rodeo festivities Day #2 in Banning. Sunday is also Family Fun Day at the Hot Rodeo and Country Fair. Parents are encouraged to bring their kids along. Sunday, May 3, 8pm- Hot Rodeo Awards Ceremony and poolside Celebration of Champions back at the host hotel in Palm Springs. The Hot Rodeo is the culmination of a year’s worth of rodeo events and fundraisers for deserving nonprofits in the community. This year’s beneficiaries are The Life Group L.A., The LGBT Community Center of the Desert, and White Rock Ranch Horse Rescue and Retirement, Inc. “We are very committed to the community, giving back and partnering with other nonprofits in Southern California,” said Jeff Rosenberg, President of the Greater Palm Springs Chapter of the GSGRA. The Greater Palm Springs Chapter of the Golden State Gay Rodeo is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization consisting of men and women promoting western lifestyle and rodeo. It was founded in January 2000, and raises money year-round for its beneficiary charities. For tickets and complete festival and event information, visit hotrodeo.org.

April 23 to April 29, 2015

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BY ELENI P. AUSTIN

BETTYE LAVETTE

“WORTHY” (CHERRY RED RECORDS)

CONSIDER THIS

uring the first half of the 20th Century, with the advent of the phonograph record, Pop Music became, well, popular. In that era, songwriters wrote, musicians played and singers sang. Hoagy Carmichael wrote “Stardust,” studio musicians recorded the melody and then singers like Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Doris Day, Keely Smith and Nat King Cole, (to name a few, there are 1,500 versions), sang it. Each added their own individual stamp to the song. The Beatles and Bob Dylan changed all that. By the mid ‘60s it became de rigueur for musicians to compose, play and sing their own songs. If you were a singer who just interpreted songs, suddenly you were somehow considered less then. These new Pop Music “rules” certainly slowed the trajectory of Bettye LaVette’s career. Bettye LaVette, (ne’ Betty Haskins) was born in Muskegon, Michigan and raised in Detroit. She showed an affinity for music early on, singing R&B and Country songs for her parents in their living room. She was signed to by a local producer at age 16 in 1962. She scored a minor hit with “My Man, He’s A Lovin’ Man.” After Atlantic Records bought the distribution rights, the song shot up the charts to the Top 40. This led to a tour with other up and coming artists like Clyde McPhatter, Barbara Lynn, Ben E. King and a very young Otis Redding. Her next song, “Let Me Down Easy” came out in 1965 and brought her to the attention of James Brown, who included her in his James Brown Revue. LaVette scored smaller hits with a few more songs before signing with the independent Silver Fox label. She cut a variety of tracks and had two more Top 40 R&B hits, “He Made A Man Out Me” and “Do Your Duty.” By the late ‘60s, LaVette had signed with Atlantic/Atco. The label was home to Soul

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superstars like Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Sam & Dave, Wilson Pickett and Ruth Brown. They sent her to Alabama to record at Muscle Shoals Sound Studios, which had proven to be fertile ground for Franklin, Pickett and the Staple Singers. The ensuing album, Child Of The Seventies was inexplicably shelved by the label. Throughout the ‘70s, LaVette continued to record songs for small labels with negligible results. By the early ‘80s she signed with her hometown label, Motown. Predictably, they couldn’t figure out a way to harness her talent. For a time, she quit making records altogether and joined the company of the smash Broadway production, “Bubbling Brown Sugar.” The show was an homage to the African American composers who spearheaded the Harlem Renaissance back in the 1920’s. For six years she appeared alongside legends like Cab Calloway and Honi Coles. In the ‘90s, a French Soul Music collector named Gilles Petard heard LaVette’s personal mono copy of her unreleased Atlantic effort, Child Of The Seventies. It took years to locate master recordings, (they were thought to be lost in a fire.) Finally he licensed them from Atlantic and issued the album, re-titled Souvenirs, on his Art and Soul label. Meanwhile, the Dutch Munich label released a live Bettye LaVette recording, Let Me Down EasyLive In Concert. Both releases sparked renewed interest in LaVette. In 2003 she recorded A Woman Like Me for the tiny Blues Express label. A year later it won the prestigious W.C. Handy Award for “Comeback Blues Album Of The Year.” That brought her to the attention of Andy Kaulkin, president of Anti- Records. A sister label to indie giant Epitaph, Anti- began in 1999 and boasts an eclectic roster that includes Neko Case, Merle Haggard, Bob Mould, Beth Orton, Mavis Staples, Wilco and Tom Waits. Kaulkin signed Bettye LaVette and suggested she let singersongwriter Joe Henry produce her Anti- debut. Joe Henry began carving out a respectable solo career in the mid-80s, (although in certain circles he’s best known for being Madonna’s brother-inlaw). A talented producer, he has provided adroit assistance for artists as disparate as Solomon Burke, Ani DiFranco, Elvis Costello & Allen Toussaint, Loudon Wainwright III and Bonnie Raitt. Released in 2005, “I’ve Got My Own Hell To Raise” was a brilliant synthesis of singer and song. Each title on the album was written by a female singer-songwriter. LaVette offered sharp interpretations of songs made famous by Lucinda Williams, Dolly Parton, Sinead O’Connor, Aimee Mann, Rosanne Cash and Fiona Apple. LaVette was on a roll. Two years later, her collaboration with Southern alt-rockers, Drive-By

Truckers yielded the album, Scene Of The Crime. It topped critic polls and garnered a Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary Blues Album. In 2008, the Kennedy Center honored The Who for their contributions to music. At the ceremony, Bettye LaVette brought down the house with her scorching version of “Love Reign Over Me,” from the Quadrophenia album. Two months later, at President Obama’s inauguration, she received the same reaction when she performed Sam Cooke’s apropos anthem, “A Change Is Gonna Come.” Both events raised LaVette’s profile considerably and inspired her next record, Interpretations: The British Songbook. It was a deft deconstruction of British Invasion era hits from the Beatles, Animals, Pink Floyd and the Who. Thankful N’ Thoughtful, released in 2012, was another solid outing; it included down n’ dirty versions of songs by Neil Young, the Pogues and Tom Waits. Now she is back with her first album for the Cherry Red label, entitled Worthy. She is also reunited with Joe Henry. The album opens with the slinky syncopation of “Unbelievable,” culled from Bob Dylan’s less than great 1990 album, Under The Red Sky. In Dylan’s hands it was a lean roadhouse rocker. LaVette gives it a Bluesy patina, as she parses life’s inequities. “They said it was the land of milk and honey, now they say it’s the land of money/ Who ever thought they could make that stick, it’s unbelievable you can get rich this quick. There are some obscure tracks here, and she quickly makes them her own. Her savvy version of Savoy Brown’s “When I Was A Young Girl” is the best Blaxploitation movie theme you’ve never heard. Roiling organ notes collide with sinewy bass lines and skittery guitar riffs that recall BB King and session great, Eric Gale. Regret and recrimination is the song’s leitmotif, but some hard-won observations are absorbed. “You can’t get a sneak preview of what you’re going to go through/ You gotta rely on your body and mind to see the light from the shade.” She strips away the country comfort from Mickey Newberry’s “Bless Us All.” The Bare bones instrumentation is accented by plaintive piano chords, but the focus is on LaVette’s rough-hewn vocals and lyrics that offer a tender benediction to all God’s children. “Undamned” comes from the Ohio band, Over The Rhine. Their original is Folk-flavored and tentative. Here, the action is anchored by churchy piano, prickly guitar licks and spare percussion, LaVette’s version is achingly spiritual and oddly biographical. “I’ve got a thousand lost songs (too many just got away), I’ve done a thousand things wrong (far too many to name)/But I’m not too far gone to fall headlong into the arms that love me.”

Re-branding Classic Rock songs and claiming them as her own has become something of a signature for LaVette. She continues that tradition with her renderings of the Rolling Stones’ “Complicated” and the Beatles’ “Wait.” On the Stones track she retains some of the playful swagger of this “Between The Buttons” deep cut. The melody is fueled by a hip-switch handclap rhythm, rippling piano, wickedly stripped down guitar and lush Hammond B3 colors. LaVette flips the script on the Glimmer Twins ripe appraisal of a ‘60s femme fatale, recasting the lyrics as a sharp self-assessment. Now I’m kind of special in my own way, I do the same things every day/And I’m totally dedicated to having my own way, I’m kind of complicated.” “Wait” was a herky-jerky rocker on the Beatles career defining Rubber Soul album. Here delicate acoustic arpeggios and moody organ fills intertwine, along with hints of steel guitar, underscoring the ache in LaVette’s voice. This is her greatest strength, taking a throwaway lyric about a long distance romance and imbuing it with a worldweary tenderness. The album’s centerpiece is “Just Between You And Me And The Wall You’re A Fool.” This laconic romantic post-mortem from CountryRockers, Amazing Rhythm Aces is transformed by LaVette into an excoriating Blues dirge. Hammond B3 gently washes over restrained percussion as tensile, stinging guitar licks underscore the restrained vitriol that she teases out. The lyrics feel like a verbal vivisection. Other interesting tracks include “Stop,” written by Joe Henry. Powered by a kick-drum beat, cascading piano chords and blistering guitar riffs, it shares some musical DNA with Amy Winehouse’s “You Know I’m No Good.” “Where Life Goes” is a sweetly soulful and spiritual. The lyrics offer this tribute; “In this lonely world we’re lost, on an angry sea we’re tossed/But you my dear have made it safe across where life goes.” Meanwhile, the horn-accented “Step Away” feels like a kissin’ cousin to Clarence Carter’s Soul classic “Slip Away.” The album closes with the title track, written by alt-country singer, Mary Gautier. Propelled by sweet ‘70s Soul guitar licks and subdued organ, this survivor’s anthem is the perfect end to an amazing record. Joe Henry has smartly surrounded Bettye LaVette session players he has collaborated with for years. His version of the Wrecking Crew includes drummer Jay Bellerose, guitarist Doyle Bramhall II, bassist Chris Bruce and Patrick Warren on keys. In the tradition of Frank Sinatra, Billie Holiday, Nat King Cole and Judy Garland, Bettye LaVette is a world-class interpreter of other people’s songs. She doesn’t need to write a lyric to feel it. Worthy proves that claim, from the minute the needle hits the groove.

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ARTICLE & PHOTOS COACHELLA THE CROWD SNAKE AND OTHER COACHELLA PHENOMENA

he annual convergence that is Coachella provides an opportunity to experience culture at all levels. From noteworthy musical performances by tried and true acts, to up-and-coming bands performing for the first time on a massive stage, to grand scale art, to special effects and cutting edge AV technology, to fashion, to celebrity appearances, to environmentally conscious recycling, to nostalgic camp activities, Coachella has cornered the market on pop culture each spring. But this article is not about that. It’s about the crowd. Especially you with the GA wristband. Simultaneously trend setting, sublime and ridiculous, Coachella offers the voyeur a weekend of people watching compare none. For the participant, it is an opportunity to try on and show off a persona for a weekend in virtual anonymity among thousands of people. My favorite dynamic to witness is that of crowd behavior. In this environment, certain normally undesirable actions become a matter of selfpreservation. How many of these do you recognize? The Crowd Snake. This is the line of people cutting through an impassable crowd in a train formation, often fronted by a self-appointed leader holding a hula hoop, umbrella, or enlarged celebrity cut out. Frogging The Express Lanes. A steady flow of

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pedestrians 3-4 people wide in both directions, mostly keeping to road rules staying to the right of oncoming traffic. Except there’s always a Frogger (yes, an 80’s video game reference) darting through and whilst most make it, there’s an occasional splat. Never pretty. Involuntary Crowd Convergence. This phenomenon occurs when something surprising happens onstage, causing a magnetic attraction of everyone around to converge on the spot. Perfect example was when Angus Young rose out of the center of the crowd on a lift during AC/DC’s set. The Sitters. Controlled by one thought: Can’t. Go. On. Must. Rest. Wherever they just happen to be. Most prevalent on day three after sunset. Don’t step on them and take your crowd snake around, please. I must admit, I found myself participating in (subjected to) a few of these. I am not proud of the step-overs, cut-throughs and pushasides. So I send a blanket apology to anyone who I may have run over. Like you, I believe it was a necessary part of finding my position in the audience to experience one amazing performance after another. In closing, I would like to take a moment to honor and commend the Good Friends out there who tended to their wasted counterparts. You have a special place in heaven one day...or at the very least, next year it’s your turn.

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PET PLACE POTTY TRAINING IS POSSIBLE M

y dog, Scarlett O’Hara, was rescued from an animal hoarder in Hemet who kept 135 dogs and 35 cats in a small house. Unable to imagine the neglect these animals experienced, I named her after a famous fictional survivor. However, the process of potty training Scarlett proved to be a serious challenge as these animals relieved themselves almost exclusively inside the house, shocking as it sounds. For a while, Scarlett and I were homebound with only limited visits to friends and family. Scarlett seemed to pick the most exclusive spots to go, including the doorway of Between the Sheets, an expensive El Paseo shop. One day I happily realized, “It’s been a month with no accidents!” Luckily, most dogs are easier than Scarlett to house train. If you adopt an adult dog from a shelter or rescue, often they are already house trained. However, if they have been confined to a concrete kennel for any length of time, they may require a “refresher” potty training session. Young puppies under 6 months of age need to relieve themselves more frequently...they are physically unable to “hold it” for long periods. A good supply of puppy pads may be helpful at this stage. “Paper training” on newspaper is a more inexpensive solution. Puppies normally need to eliminate just after eating and just after waking up from a nap, so this is the time to get them outside pronto.

DOGGY DOORS - The ideal situation is a doggy door that provides easy access to a fenced in back yard. Call your puppy enthusiastically and use treats to tempt him through the opening while holding up the doggy door flap. If you have a dog already, he is the best teacher to show the new arrival the proper procedure to go in and out of the door. Dogs are pack animals and will follow the example set by the others. A small plot of artificial grass can do the trick if you have a cement patio or balcony. SCHEDULED WALKS - The challenge comes when you live in an apartment or condo without a fenced in yard. The challenge is greater for Coachella Valley residents on hot summer days when the dog walks feel like the death march of Bataan. Initially at least, try to keep to a set schedule. I walk my dogs 4 times a day, including first thing in the morning and the last thing before bedtime. A young puppy may need to be walked every couple hours. Make it fun by exploring different areas and include community dog parks for increased exercise. Encourage your pet to eliminate in the same area outside. “Go potty” and “go poop” will become part of your training vocabulary, and your dog will learn to associate these words with appropriate action. When the dog pees or poops outside, make a big fuss of him with praise and petting.

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ACCIDENTS - When you catch your pup in the act of going to the bathroom in the wrong place, use a firm voice “No, don’t pee there”. Immediately take him to the newspaper or outside where he is supposed to eliminate. If you become angry or punish him, he will only learn to sneak off and go where you can’t see him. If you find the mess after he’s already gone, pick up the poop with a tissue, put the dog on a leash and head outside, putting it in the spot where he should go. Praise not punishment is the key to success. NATURE’S MIRACLE - This handy product in a white spray bottle with red lettering saves the day and the carpet. It contains enzymes that eliminate pet stains and odors, and this is important to discourage the pet from going in the same area again. For massive cleanups, use a mixture of white vinegar and water with 3 parts water to 1 part vinegar. CRATE TRAINING - My research showed there is still some controversy over the use of crating dogs for potty training and other purposes. A future article will examine crate training in more

BRADLEY This sweet shy boy prefers the ladies! Bradley is a 2-yrold Havanese blend rescued from the shelter by Loving All Animals. Adoption donation. Call (760) 834-7000.

SWEET SPARKY Sparky will light up your heart if you adopt him! This 10-mo-old charmer waits for you at the Coachella Valley Animal Campus, 72-050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms. Dog ID#1187233. (760) 343-3644.

detail. In any case, an animal should not be crated for longer than 4 or 5 hours. MORE TIPS - Get an expandable “baby gate” available at Home Depot or PetSmart, and block the dog off in the tiled kitchen or bathroom area. This works well for those occasions when you leave the house for an extended time. The animal can see out and does not feel so confined. Usually the dog won’t relieve himself in a small room, thinking of the area as his “den”. Dogs are naturally denning animals. If he should have an accident, it will be on the tile and easily mopped up. Another idea is to put an untrained dog on a long leash and hook the leash handle under a heavy coffee table or dining room table. The dog will feel like he’s still part of the family, but won’t go potty within the confined area. For challenging cases, the umbilical method where you keep the dog on a harness and lead attached to your waist may work. What if you’re going to visit fastidious Aunt Mary who has white carpet and no patience if Benji has an accident? For those occasions, you can get a “male wrap”, a cloth garment with Velcro and place a pad inside for extra absorbency. Male wraps and diapers for female dogs are available in various sizes at PetCo and PetSmart. Be patient and diligent and success will come. The internet is full of additional advice on this and other dog training issues. You will soon enjoy a “puddle free” home! jmcafee7@verizon.net

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[brah-Mee-toe del CHAIR-vo] will work well with the Tartar dish, with the tarragon and capers bringing out fresh nuances in the wine. “Bramito” is the mating song of the adult male deer which are plentiful in the hills surrounding the Antinori estate. The next is the Garden Vegetable Salad Course that will showcase Chef’s love of fresh seasonal & sustainable veggies. Of course a great selection of wine to match the salad will be the 2012 Roero Arneis DOGC, one of the great white wines from the Piemontese region. In traditional local culture, the name Arneis is given to someone who is an extrovert, a bit of a rebel, original but with a certain charm. This fine white wine from the Roero hills, exhibits all

the excellent qualities of its name, with a thirstquenching bouquet of stone-fruits, minerals and nuts. The sandy terroir of where the grapes are grown provides this wine with a full intense aroma and great structure. Third Course is Pig’s Feet Croquet with crab apple compote, Kabocha squash, and avocado gastrique. Chef goes all out with an authentic Italian dish of deep-fried head-cheese of pig’s feet and accompanying foodstuffs. The pairing wine will be the 2011 Antica Cabernet Sauvignon, from Antinori’s Napa Valley Estate, that opens with a “gorgeous, beguiling bouquet laced with dark red cherries, cinnamon, new leather and mint. Floral and spice notes continue to develop in a soft, pleasing Cabernet Sauvignon that is built for near-term pleasure.”—Galloni. The Fourth Course will be a Citrus Turbo of Tapioca pearls and herbs. A wonderful

ell—there’s no better way to enjoy a grand finale than to showcase one of the most famous and greatest wineries in the world. The familyowned 26 generation Italian wine company, Marchesi Antinori, will provide a stellar portfolio of world class wine to Master & Executive Chef Joel Delmond’s Abbondanza! Six Course scrumptious food pairing in Pinzimini’s final wine dinner series of the season, to be held this Thursday, April 30th, at 6:30 Located in the Westin Mission Hills Resort & Spa, Pinzimini Restaurant has provided the valley with some of the most authentic Italian dining around. This column continually covers its special dining events and wine dinners with a great response from our readers who agree that Pinzimini is both an elegant and relaxing venue for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Lately, another signature item is the Antipasti Bar, which allows guests to choose from a variety of vegetarian items, seafood salads, cured meats, brick oven pizzas and the Chef’s special Grilled Rib Eye. But please—let us linger with the idea and anticipated experience of savoring some of the best wine pairings to be offered in this, the last “Le Serate di Vino (Evenings of Wine)” wine dinner series for spring 2015. Wine novices and vino-enthusiasts alike probably already know the name Antinori. It’s been run by the Patriarch Piero Antinori for the last 49 years and he is gradually handling control to his three daughters who will continue to insure the Tuscan estate with land ownership around the world to remain as an international wine dominance. And by the way, for you lucky travelers out there who will be visiting Tuscany, a mustsee attraction is the Antinori Chianti Classic Cellar—a state-of-the-art facility just outside of Florence, where you can visit and experience the winemaking process and view their prized, centuries-old art collection. The cellar was designed by one of Italy’s leading architects, Marco Casamonti, and is set amongst olive groves, vineyards and oak trees, almost hidden from view by vines, designed as sort of a temple to wine while preserving the Tuscan landscape. And—of course, taste a variety of their wine! Andiamo! Now that we’re getting in an Italianesque mood, let’s preview the Chef’s delectable approach of the evening’s six courses of food & wine pairings. Incidentally, Chef Delmond is well known for his continued use of local and fresh seasonal sustainable farm produce in all of his dishes. In the 1st Course, Chef immediately reveals his creative Veal Tartar prepared with tarragon, capers, and quail eggs. A beautiful turn on a classic dish that will be paired with the 2013 Antinori Bramito del Cervo Chardonnay. This Italian Chardonnay is clean and fruity, soft and well-balanced with excellent structure. I’ve just enjoyed this at a recent wine tasting and it is high quality. The Bramito Del Cervo

cleansing break that will include the refreshing 2012 Castello della Sala Conte Della Vipera, Sauvignon Blanc & Sémillon. This is Antinori’s Umbrian take on a white Bordeaux blend. Robed in medium lemon yellow with green hues, it’s elegant and balanced with citrus fruit, green scents, stone fruits and floral notes. Fifth Course will be a Roasted Squab with red quinoa, Cavatelli pasta & porcini mushrooms all in a Chianti reduction. Incredibile!--A masterful move. One can only imagine all of the aromas and savors stirring about. It will be paired with the fabulous 2010 Col Solare. This is a blend of Cab Sauv, Merlot, Cab Franc, and a touch of Malbec. Winery notes: “Rich and full of flavor, this vintage of offers aromatics and flavors of crushed berries, cassis, black fruit, and tobacco along with a rich and silky palate and a lingering finish.” This is a collaboration of Antinori and the famed Washington state winery, Chateau Ste. Michelle. The final course will be Hazelnut Soup with poached pear and Faro ice cream. The dessert wine will be the Late Harvest Riesling. Sogni d’oro!—Sweet Dreams! Thanks Chef and staff for the great culinary year! Pinzimini at The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa 71333 Dinah Shore Dr., Rancho Mirage CA. ASAP-Reservations Phone 760.770.2150.

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DISH CREATIVE CUISINE TO GIVE 33% OF SALES TO HELP TH MAKE 10 “DINING OUT FOR LIFE” RECORD-BREAKING oin dish Creative Cuisine Thursday,

April 30 for Dining Out For Life as they will donate 33% of sales that will power HIV/AIDS services and prevention efforts at Desert AIDS Project. Make your reservations today at 760-322-7171 to help make the 10th Dining Out For Life a record-breaking year! Why not take The Buzz? The shuttle stops right in front of dish Creative Cuisine at 1107 North Palm Canyon Drive during Happy Hour and Dinner hours of 3:00-10:00p.m. “Michelle and I try to give back to the community, that we live and work in, as much as we can. So many lives are touched by Desert AIDS Project each and every day. We wanted to be a part of the solution to end HIV/AIDS in our lifetime,” said Chef Joane Garcia-Colson. The national program Dining Out for Life benefits 60 HIV/AIDS service organizations with 3,000 restaurants donating a percentage of sales. Over 300,000 dine out for breakfast, lunch and dinner for a total of $4 million a year for outstanding HIV/AIDS organizations in the US and Canada! Recently opened in the historic midcentury modern Twist Building in the heart of the Uptown Design District, dish Creative Cuisine is situated between the neighborhoods of Old Las Palmas and Movie Colony, just a few steps from Desert Regional Medical Center. Happy Hour in the bar is Tuesday through Saturday 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a diverse array of tantalizing appetizers or enjoy a casual

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dinner with service until 10:00p.m. In the main dining rooms, dinner is served Tuesday through Saturday 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. featuring incredible multiple amuse bouche, creative, unique, and flavorful appetizers, entrees and desserts. Showcasing an extensive wine list, every selection on the menu is available by the glass in addition to craft and classic cocktails using only the freshest juices, fruits, herbs, shrubs, house-made cola and ginger beer is one of the aspects that sets dish Creative Cuisine apart. Ample unrestricted street parking surrounds the restaurant with additional parking just behind dish Creative Cuisine. Reservations for Dining Out For Life are strongly recommended. Call 760-322-7171 or by booking through OpenTable at www. dishcreativecuisine.com.

other’s Day will be celebrated throughout May at Renaissance Indian Wells Resort & Spa, as the resort’s Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet will be presented at CAVA restaurant from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 10. In further recognition of the occasion, Spa Esmeralda will offer a special day-package for mothers and other guests between May 1 and May 31. Mother’s Day Brunch at CAVA will feature a generous selection of brunch favorites, including fresh fruits and vegetables, salads, a seafood raw bar, breakfast entrées and sides, and main course selections of herb-crusted Angus beef strip loin, roasted salmon and mahi mahi, and spinach and artichoke-crusted chicken. An array of mini-desserts is also included in the fixed price of $52 USD for adults and $22 USD for children three to 12 years of age, excluding beverage, tax and gratuity. Reservations may be requested at 760-836-1286. At Spa Esmeralda, moms will be saluted throughout the month, as a limited-edition Mother’s Day of Beauty experience will

be offered at $195, to include a 30-minute Signature Massage, 30-minute Lifting Facial, Spa Manicure and Spa Pedicure. The spa daypackage is open to area residents and visitors as well as resort guests and is offered from May 1 to May 31, excluding the Memorial Day weekend. Additionally, the spa’s Agim Salon will offer a month-long $95 beauty add-on, featuring a shampoo, blow dry and make-up application. Spa reservations may be made at 760-836-1265. May also brings new added dining delights at the Renaissance Indian Wells, as the recentlyopened Sirocco Pizza Company (SPC) has introduced lunch service, now offered daily. SPC’s inviting lunch menu is highlighted by Italian-inspired starters, crisp salads, handmade Neapolitan-style pizzas, sandwiches and children’s selections as well. For those who love seafood, the resort also offers a popular Seafood Buffet every Friday evening, as well as a weekly Prime Rib Buffet dinner every Saturday. For further details about Mother’s Day at Renaissance Indian Wells, about May activities at the resort or about upcoming summer packages and experiences, please visit renaissanceindianwells.com. To discover more, follow the property at: Facebook.com/renaissanceindianwells, Twitter.com/renindianwells Instagram.com/renindianwells. To contact the resort directly, please call 760773-4444.

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MOVIE REVIEWS WITH ROBIN E. SIMMONS

Q&A WITH MOVIE DIRECTOR GEORGE TILLMAN, JR.

t a recent screening of “THE LONGEST RIDE” at Cinemas Palme d’Or, I sat down with producer and director George Tillman, Jr. Here’s an edited excerpt of that conversation. How did you get attached to “THE LONGEST RIDE? The movies I’ve done before this are completely different from “THE LONGEST RIDE.” The studio came to me. They wanted me to bring something special to bull riding that still had

heart! The script needed work. But I thought I could bring something to it emotionally. I’ve been with my wife Marcia since were 16 and now I’m 46. Relationships are a long ride and that’s what I loved about the story. I loved the bull riding and art subcultures. Tell me about your journey as a filmmaker that got you to this place. Did you make amateur films as a boy? I’m from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It’s really cold there, so I spent a lot of time inside watching television with my grandmother. She loved “General Hospital.” One day I wrote “All My Children” and submitted a script. It was returned. I couldn’t afford to go to film school so I went to Columbia College in Chicago and they taught us to write about what we know. I was inspired by Barry Levinson’s “AVALON” about his family coming to America. My grandmother used to cook every Sunday and our family would get together. So I wrote “SOUL FOOD” (1997) about my family. That’s how I really began in Hollywood. Was “THE LONGEST RIDE” shot with digital cameras or did you use actual film? Digital is where it is. Everybody can make movies. Anything is possible now. Tell me about the incredible bull riding sequences. We used seven or eight cameras, each rider had to ride several times. I think eight rides in all. We shot in slow motion and had to shoot so we could edit them into longer sequences. Most of

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the rides lasted only a few seconds. The new iPhones have incredible video. Yes, you can make a [nice looking] movie using them. The technology is changing so fast, I suggest renting equipment instead of buying. Would you say something about the charismatic leads in “THE LONGEST RIDE”? Scott Eastwood reminds a little of his father [Clint] but 30 years younger. But Scott has qualities his father never had. He’s a very vulnerable and soft character. That’s something I really like. Alan Alda was working on a Broadway play and he agreed. And there’s Oona Chaplin, her grandfather is Charlie Chaplin and Jack Huston comes from John Huston’s family. When Oona and jack signed on to the project, it really came to life. Did you hear any stories about Clint Eastwood or Charlie Chaplin? No, I try and stay away from that. Oona, Jack and Scott are very private. Tell me about the screenplay for “THE LONGEST RIDE.” When I first read the screenplay, it was kind of a mess. But I saw a story that interested me. The guys who wrote “500 DAYS OF SUMMER” made a pass. I’m interested in what’s not being said in a scene. I like to get reactions when the actors don’t know the camera’s rolling. How long was the first cut of “THE LONGEST RIDE”? About two hours and forty-five minutes. But the studio didn’t care how long it was! Since the movie is about two parallel stories, it was very hard to figure out when to get out of one story and go back to the other. Alan Alda’s B story has to inform Luke and Sophia’s story. And there has to be talk about art. It takes time to find the right balance and eventually we found it. In a love story, the two main characters have to be both protagonist and antagonist. Was that a problem in directing “THE LONGEST RIDE”? Yes. Both stories had to be about the male characters not moving on. So it had to be set up carefully with Scott and Sophie’s first date. It had to be clear that they had fun but there were other considerations at play that had to be established. Isn’t the trick of acting not acting? Yes, I learned that from Robert De Niro when I directed “MEN OF HONOR.” It’s always interesting to see young actors who have never acted in a film use tricks to transition from real life to their movie character.

Was the entire film shot in North Carolina? Yes. I had never been there before. It’s beautiful. We shot from May to December mainly in Wilmington, Winston-Salem and Greensboro. Would you comment on the art seen in the film? Was it created for the movie? No. It’s real. Much of it from Black Mountain, it’s a real place. We got a lot of it on loan. Franz Kline and other contemporary artists work is on display. I enjoyed this movie a lot more than I expected. I’ve never read a Nicholas Sparks novel but this film is beautiful, moving and actually about something substantial. Thank you, I appreciate that. I’ve never read Sparks and have only seen one movie adaptation -- THE NOTEBOOK. When I started the project, everyone said Sparks was corny and melodramatic. I just wanted to be conscious about it and honest. And organic as possible. I wanted to rely on myself and the actors to put our own touch on it. Even though it’s a romance, it has so much to say about life. In the editing process, can you ever see the movie fresh for the first time! Yes, it’s never fresh ever! That’s the tough thing for filmmakers. Sometimes you have to open it up. That’s why we have have test audiences. I used to not like it. Early in my career I was always on pins and needles and thought I was going to have a heart attack. But now I see how important it is and embrace it. You want to know who the movie is for. That matters. It seems to me this film is made for a wide demographic that includes young and old. Yes, that is what I was wanting to make. One story is for my mom and dad and the other is for my sister. The way the studio is advertising it is for a younger people. It’s a great date movie, that’s for sure. I agree with that. What are you working on now? I just completed shooting a pilot for NBC and I’m finishing that up. I have a great script, the Miles Davis biopick. It’s on hold until some legal issues are resolved. Like “THE LONGEST RIDE,” it’s two different stories. One takes place in the 1940s and the other in the 60s. I like trying different things.

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BY HEIDI SIMMONS

NUNS BEHAVING BADLY

ex scandals in the Catholic Church are certainly nothing new, but in Hubert Wolf’s The Nuns of Sant’Ambrogio (Knoff, 479 pages), Vatican archives reveal the Churches’ changing politics, an inquisition and the first-hand testimony of a depraved nun and her victims. And it is shocking. Princess Katharina Von Hohenzollern, a German aristocrat, had a religious epiphany after the death of her second husband. Well educated and mature, she longed for a pious life where she could quietly serve God. In 1858, Katharina joined the Italian convent of Sant’Ambrogio where Maria Luisa, a beautiful 27 year-old, is the madre vicaria. This position allows her the run of the convent with keys to every room and authority over the other nuns and novitiates. Maria Luisa’s responsibilities allowed her access to outsiders where she gains information about politics and the world. Living in the convent since she was 13, she is charming and cunning. The convent rules don’t apply to her and she rarely shows up for devotions, meals or choir. She is ambitious and constantly undermines the mother abbess.

THE NUNS OF SANT’AMBROGIO BY HUBERT WOLF NON-FICTION Church hierarchy believed Maria Luisa has an “extraordinary penitential spirit” capable of healing the sick and talking with angels. She even performed an exorcism. Many considered her a saint who had superhuman knowledge of secret things. Katharina saw it very differently as she became aware of Maria Luisa’s manipulations. Maria Luisa had an affair with a priest and sexual relationships with young nuns. But Katharina soon discovered the real power Maria Luisa possessed when

she is poisoned and the entire convent is in on it! Sneaking a letter out of the convent, Katharina desperately appealed to her cousin, a priest with close ties to Pope Pius IX. But when he came to see her, he is denied access. Months later, he forced his way in and rescued Katharine who was close to death. She was in the convent 15 months before she was freed. The book includes the first-hand testimony of how Maria Luisa seduced nuns into her bed by saying God had spoken to her and that she was to heal them by transferring the fluid from her body to theirs. This testimony makes the eroticism in E.L. James’ Shades of Grey read like a children’s story. As intense and as intriguing as this particular story is, The Nuns of Sant’Ambrogio is more about Catholic politics and the changing nature of the Church during this time period. Author Wolf has done an extraordinary job with the research. One hundred pages are notes and indices. He details the Church hierarchy and the different types of Catholic thinking and varying kinds of inquisitions. He includes diagrams and charts, even the floor plan of the convent. Wolf also includes how nuns were

treated and what was expected of them. I did wonder if there was another side of the story. Was Maria Luisa a modern woman and just misunderstood? But, certainly that is not what the inquisition determined. It took me weeks to get through this book. Parts read like a sexual thriller, while other sections are dry, intensive history lessons. Which is fine if the Catholic Church is something that fascinates you. The stories of Katharina and Maria Luisa, along with other fascinating characters, are buried in the detailed history and politics of the time. The book didn’t have a cohesive linear narrative. The actual story was delivered piecemeal. Although interesting, the account of the inquisition didn’t have the excitement of a courtroom drama. That was a mistake. The Nuns of Sant’Ambrogio was translated from German. Perhaps something was lost. I wanted to reorganize this book around the drama that makes this material so salacious. The Nuns of Sant’Ambrogio is an incredible story if you have the patience to find it.

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REAL ESTATE

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LOCAL CAB COMPANY TO DONATE A WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE VAN TO FAMILY OF DISABLED 4-YEAR-OLD THROUGH ITS YELLOW CAB CARES PROGRAM

ven in the midst of the desert’s busy music festival season, the drivers at Yellow Cab of the Desert are quick to provide a helping hand whenever they can. In the case of little Shelby Huerta, a four-yearold Palm Desert girl, the ability to make her life and the lives of her parents and younger sisters a bit better, one Yellow Cab driver thought there was a way the Palm Desert cab company might be able to help. “A driver actually brought Victoria and Shelby’s story to my attention and as I watched it was just overwhelmed with compassion for what they’re going through,” said Michal Brock, general manager of Yellow Cab of the Desert. With a 2006 Chevrolet van that is wheelchair accessible due to be retired at the end of May, Brock brought the story to the attention of the board members of the Yellow Cab Cares and asked if the van could be donated to the Huerta family. “The answer was an immediate yes,” Brock said. Shelby, who was born with a Chromosome 6-Q

deletion, has the mental and physical development of a six-year-old and is non-verbal. She needs her specially adapted wheelchair at all times. But with only a family sedan, it meant leaving the chair at home and either carrying her or using a stroller that does not give the child the support she needs. The van is equipped with a ramp for easy loading and unloading of the wheelchair, tiedowns to stabilize the chair when the van is in motion and a higher than normal ceiling. Although it has been driven more than 300,000 miles around the Coachella Valley, the van recently underwent engine and transmission repairs. It will be retired on May 31. Once it has been stripped of the cab decals, top light and meter, Yellow Cab hopes to give it a new paint job, “Hopefully white with pink sparkles,” said Shelby’s mother, Victoria Garcia. If all goes as planned, Brock and other members of the Yellow Cab Cares board hope to give the keys to the Huerta family by June 5, just prior to Shelby’s fifth birthday. “With this van we can get her to all her doctors’ appointments and get her to the support that she needs,” Garcia said. “And we’ll be able to go to so many places as a family. It’s a real blessing for us,” said Garcia. ABOUT YELLOW CAB CO. OF THE DESERT, INC. Yellow Cab Co. of the Desert, Inc., a luxury taxi service, provides the largest fleet of vans and has been serving the Coachella Valley for over 30 years. For more information, rates, or to book a taxicab, please call (760) 340-8294, download the Yellow Cab app or visit, www.Yellowcabofthedesert.com. Follow Yellow Cab Co. of the Desert on Facebook and Twitter at YCOTD.

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YOUR “TRUSTED” ADVISORS

ome financial advisors and insurance agents make used car salesmen look like a bunch of Mother Theresas (no disrespect to used car salesmen intended). Why? These “trusted” advisors sell variable rate or indexed annuities to the elderly. They sell underperforming mutual funds because the commissions are higher. They sell the classes of mutual funds that have the highest upfront payments without regard to client needs. They sell long dated bonds in order to earn the maximum commission when that investment does not serve their client’s best interest. On top of this, they lie about or obfuscate the real total costs associated with your investments. In general, many investment advisors act like your best friend while they are picking your pocket. After nearly seven years of negotiations with Wall Street, the Obama Administration is coming out with partial consumer protections of investment accounts. In some but not all cases, your financial advisor must now put your best interests ahead of their own. What a controversial idea, huh? As proposed, consumer protections only

apply to retirement accounts and come with loopholes for the big Wall Street firms. These virtually toothless changes were initially opposed by the Wall Street firms who manage most investment accounts. While these watered down rule changes could save investors $17 billion a year, best estimates are that the changes will prevent no more than $4 billion in excessive fees and expenses charged by investment advisors and insurance agents. If the Obama Administration wanted to truly protect consumers, there were some very simple fixes that they could have included. You may not know it but your investment advisor and/or their firm receive compensation from the mutual funds that they recommend to you. Some funds pay more than others. Typically, the poorer performing funds pay more to your investment advisor than the better performing funds. If the Administration wanted to protect you, they would simply require investment advisors to disclose these arrangements and tell you about the monies paid to them as well as the expenses that the mutual funds cover for your advisors and their firms. Better yet,

they could prohibit these types of payments all together. The rule changes mean that your investment advisor is now going to have to enter into a “Best Interest Contract” with you pledging to put your interests ahead of their own as it relates ONLY to your retirement accounts. Wouldn’t it be easier simply to ban the potential conflicts? As for the fees and expenses that your advisor charges, they are supposed to make it easier for you to figure out what you are paying for. The challenge will continue to be that Wall Street likes to hide what they actually charge. The typical mutual fund has upfront sales charges, redemption fees, operating expenses, distribution (12b-1) fees and other expenses. In many cases,

your advisor will sell you a fund of funds which means that you may be paying fees to your advisor, the mutual fund that you hold as well as the mutual fund that your mutual fund holds. Total fees can easily exceed 3% per year yet many investors believe that they are paying far lower fees. If you want a review of your portfolio or one of a friend or family member done by an honest and impartial third party, email me and I will help out. I mean it. I have been an investment banker for banks, a private banker and own my own investment advisory practice and know how to spot abuses. I’m tired of people being ripped off by their “trusted advisors” and you should be too. While Obama Administration efforts were no more than window dressing, you can be a difference maker by independently verifying things for truthfulness and accuracy. Haddon Libby is Managing Partner at Winslow Drake, an investment advisory practice and co-founder of ShareKitchen and can be reached at hlibby@winslowdrake. com.

DALE GRIBOW ON THE LAW

ARRESTED AT A CONCERT? YOU BETTER UNDERSTAND THE CRIMINAL TERMS YOU WILL ENCOUNTER!

f you went to Coachella, Stagecoach or Tachevah and got arrested for DUI, Possession of Drugs or Minor in Possession of False ID or Alcohol… you better understand the legal criminal terms below Criminal Act: A criminal act is an act committed by a person, against the public, that violates a California law and which is punishable by the government. It can be any act, omission or possession which poses a threat to the public. Arraignment: This is the first court appearance for both a misdemeanor and felony where the defendant enters a plea of guilty or not guilty. Miranda Warning: This is the statement officers recite to individuals taken into police custody where they advise them of their right to remain silent and to have an attorney. One of the most common concerns I get from new clients is “but they did not read me my Miranda rights”. I explain that these rights ONLY have to be administered IF law enforcement is going to question you. With many cases police can make a case without asking any questions and obtaining any info from the arrestee. Misdemeanor: A crime for which the punishment is usually a fine and or up to a YEAR in the county jail. Sometimes a crime that is a misdemeanor for the first offense becomes a felony for repeated offenses. Any crime not a misdemeanor is a Felony which carries over a year in PRISON… instead of jail. This is hard time. Nolo Contendere: The INDIO Court does not accept a NOLO plea which is the NO CONTEST

we see on TV. Thus our local defendants have to enter a plea of guilty instead of Nolo. It has the same effect as a plea of guilty as far as a criminal sentence is concerned. However it may not be considered as an admission of guilt for any other purpose such as a related civil case. In other words, on a DUI with injuries the lawyer handling the civil accident case for the victim can not refer to the guilty plea and must prove liability (guilt). Plea Bargain: This is a negotiated agreement between the defense and the prosecution in a criminal case. Typically the defendant agrees to plead guilty to a specified charge in exchange for an oral promise of a lower sentence. However the Indio DA’s are not very eager to enter into a plea bargain. They have a lot of young lawyers that want to put a notch on their belt by trying more cases. Preliminary Hearing: This is also called a Preliminary Examination. It is a legal proceeding used with a felony whereby the DA has to show that a crime has been committed and the defendant is “connected” with the crime. It is not the guilt beyond a reasonable doubt standard…yet. Pre Trial Hearing: This is the misdemeanor proceeding after an arraignment where the DA and the defense attorney get a chance to talk to see if there is a basis of a plea to something. If so then this is the DA’s proposed sentence he would recommend to the judge. Probable Cause (PC): A police officer must have PC… which is a reasonable belief that the person has committed a crime. For instance, when an officer sees a car speeding, making an

unsafe lane change or with a broken tail light, he now has probable (reasonable) cause to stop the car. If the officer then smells alcohol, sees a bag of drugs or a gun on the front seat, he can further investigate for a possible DUI, possession or sales of drugs or possession of a loaded firearm etc. Prosecutor: This is the lawyer (DA) representing the county who brings and tries the case Public Defender: This is the attorney appointed by the judge to represent an indigent. Reasonable Doubt: Generally in a criminal case a defendant is entitled to a not guilty if, in the minds of the judge or jury, guilt has not been proven beyond a reasonable doubt. Rules of Evidence: These are the standards governing whether evidence (information) in a civil or criminal case is admissible. Not all evidence is admissible and it is hard for a client

to understand why a lawyer will not be able to submit certain evidence in the trial. Witness: This is the person who comes to court and swears under oath to give truthful evidence as to his knowledge of facts in issue between either party in a case. Sentencing: If a defendant pleads guilty or goes to trial and is found guilty, then the judge decides the penalty (sentence) to be imposed. This could include jail time, probation and or a fine. DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE, CALL A TAXI OR UBER…IT IS A LOT CHEAPER THAN CALLING ME! For questions regarding this column or ideas for future columns please contact Dale Gribow Attorney at Law at 760 837-7500 and or dale@dalegribowlaw.com

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SAFETY TIPS

BY FIRE CHIEF SAM DIGIOVANNA

MAY WE HAVE YOUR ATTENTION?

ou’ve seen it, I’ve seen it and we’ve probably done it one time or another. A car behind speeds impatiently past, as you pull up behind them the light turns green they sit. The car in the fast lane on the freeway driving 55 mph. As you go around them, they’re looking down, not at the road, but at their cell phone! The car in the next lane drifts into yours, as you pull up next to them their putting on makeup, eating, fumbling for a smoke, or has a dog in their lap. At any given day across America, approximately 660,000 drivers are using cell phones, manipulating electronic devices while driving, or fumbling with something reminds Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna. This number is rapidly on the increase and we’re all at risk with

this deadly epidemic. No wonder April is Distracted Driver Awareness Month. 3,154 people were killed in 2013 and an estimated 424,000 injured in motor vehicle crashes that involved distracted drivers. Though statistics used to be more at younger drivers, this is quickly changing. Studies show hands-free devices are no safer because the brain remains distracted by the conversation. When talking on a cell phone, drivers can miss seeing up to half of what’s around them, such as traffic lights, stop signs and pedestrians. Moral of the story ‘May we have your attention please?’ Especially when driving! For safe driving info visit: distraction.gov Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna

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peaking will be Phil Noble of Sage Mountain Farms, Jed James of Living Herbs, Michael Wangler of Sky Island Organics and SOL Distributors and Angela Janus of ShareKitchen. The discussion will be about the challenges and opportunities involved in growing and distributing local foods for the local market. Michael Wangler and Randy Olsen, among other local artisans, will be sampling their natural foods lines from Sky Island Organics, Zebra Organics, Herbivore, Ancient Alchemy and Chocolatl. This gathering is a great chance for you to learn more about our Coachella Valley Food Systems Alliance and meet the farmers, entrepreneurs and business leaders looking to help us all support local business and eat locally. This event starts at 6:30pm at ShareKitchen located at 68-805 E. Palm Canyon Drive in Cathedral City. For more information or to RSVP, email info@slowmoneysocal.org. As it relates to local food, ShareKitchen

is excited to announce that the local contest creating a logo design for CV FRESH, the local food branding program, enters the voting stage this Wednesday, April 22nd. Help determine THE LOGO on local foods by voting for your favorite design at www. thedesertsun.com. When voting, remember to use your imagination and pick the logo that you feel best represents the foods and farm products of the Coachella and Imperial Valleys. The winning design will be put into a final form by a graphic designer and then will be used to help all of us identify local foods and produce at grocery stores, retail outlets and restaurants. The CV Fresh logo project is made possible the USDA Local Food Promotion Program with the goal of increasing consumer awareness of local food. Submissions have been received by a cross-section of Coachella Valley residents including students, professional designers and everyone in between. A big ‘thank you’ and ‘good luck’ to all of the contestants. Support local food and local jobs in the new food economy! Follow us on Facebook for the latest information on the CV FRESH contest, Slow Money event and the Passport to Health Fair in Downtown Cathedral City on May 2 from 3p-10p. facebook.com/ShareKitchen

BY CRAIG MICHAELS

INTIMACY “INTO YOU AND ME I SEE” IS A GREAT READ! H

aving read Author Tina Marx’s’ first book, The Domino Effect “Faith vs Fear,” I was anxious to read her follow up; Intimacy “Into You and Me I See.” In this 100 page book she explains why there is a reason for every relationship in our lives. I admit, I had a new definition of a “Soul Mate” when I finished this paperback. Tina hopes as you read her self-awareness book, that you allow your prospective to shift from one of fear into one of faith. She shares a common conception that you have to change the way you’re thinking, for things to change around you. What I like most about Tina’s writing is how she leaves herself vulnerable to the reader by sharing very sensitive personal information to illustrate her points. She explains how her personal life laid the ground work for this informative book; “I found myself going through a lot of romantic struggles the past couple of years, and being the seeker that I am, I began to take a close look at my behavior and became more conscious when something gave me an “emotional charge”. Honestly, once I had the outline for the book, it pretty much wrote itself.” A holistic life coach who possesses a master’s degree in metaphysics, Tina combines her education and life experiences

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when creating the eight principals outlined in the book. “My Metaphysical background played a big part which deals largely with your conscious and subconscious mind, as well as your spirit,” explains Tina. The first principle sets the tone for the whole book; “Be Honest with Yourself and Others.”

This book demands self-honesty and accountability. In the book Tina talks about how she carried around emotional baggage for years from her abusive father. Having gone through something similar I could relate to how this diminished her self-confidence as a young adult. Reading this book encourages you to shine a light on some of those sensitive dark corners of your subconscious mind that have been controlling your actions without you even knowing it. The main theme of the book is working on you, from the inside out not the outside in. The eight principals in this book will challenge you to take an honest look at past relationships and own your part. I really related to principal number four, “Don’t be Attached to Outcomes, But Retain Expectations.” While doing some self-examining of my own I realized, I spent a lot of time worrying about situations that haven’t even happened yet. Tina points out that while it is good to set goals and envision a clear outcome, when we attach ourselves to a certain outcome, we can end up limiting ourselves to other possibilities. You’ll also find four helpful steps for processing emotional pain when reading principal six; “Recognize the Fear Behind all Attacks.” To a certain degree we are all battling an “Internal Bully” which often

causes us to lash out and create arguments. To help you understand this and all the principles in the book, Tina does a great job of breaking it all down and simplifying it so you can apply it to your life. You can purchase a copy of her book; Intimacy “Into you and me I see,” on Amazon.com. Next Saturday May 2, 2015, Tina will have a book signing at: Nicole Clothing Store on El Paseo from 1pm to 4pm. If you would like to contact her regarding her books or motivational coaching, her email is: tina.marx@yahoo.com. Written By: Craig Michaels Craig Michaels Productions (760) 880-3848

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BY JULIE BUEHLER

EXPLAINING THE STRANGE SIGNING OF TIM TEBOW

can’t figure it out, not sure you can either, but our nation and sports culture has a strange fascination with Tim Tebow. There are obscure stats you can point to that might justify it. There are moments you can recall that may describe it. There are fans who adore him and fans who can’t stand him and when his name is in a headline, it’s the most-read story of the week. None of it really makes much sense. If you want to be kind, he’s a mediocre quarterback at the professional level. If you want to be jerk, he’d get the nod over pond scum, but only because he has opposable thumbs. Few names create as massive a swing of an emotional pendulum with equal number of voices on either side. I usually feel badly for the guy because he’s what a coach calls “a football player.” Nothing much matters to Tebow. Just the name on the front of the jersey and winning. He’s a great teammate, according to former college and professional teammates and he loves the game, doesn’t take anything for granted and shows up to do the best work he’s capable of. Problem is, he’s not capable of much ON the football field. His accuracy is

inaccurate. His consistency is inconsistent and his pension for dramatic plays makes games that shouldn’t be close, close to unwatchable. But off the field, he can get fans in a tizzy, the media in a frenzy and the conversation shifted from X’s and O’s to anything else. He was traded to the Jets in 2012, signed by the Patriots in June of 2013 and cut by the Patriots in August. Before the season started. He was behind a microphone and in front of a camera in 2014. There’s not much hope for him as a starter, but here’s the thing, there’s also solid rational behind the Eagles signing him.

Remember, this is NOT about him being a starter. I mean, he’ll ask for the opportunity and his chorus of supporters will echo the sincerity, but he won’t be a starter. This is about a coach, Chip Kelly, who’s always trying to be ahead of the latest football trends will effort unusual ways to getting a leg up on the competition. According to Jason LaCanfora, with CBS Sports, one football executive pointed out the potential rule change that could come in May and may eradicate the extra point attempt and offer teams the chance to go for 2 points or just accept the 7-point touchdown. Kelly, a man who likes to accumulate

BY FLINT SPORTS SCENE ALEX RODRIGUEZ PROVES AMERICA IS GREATEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD.

sn’t America great! Land of the second, err third (maybe even 4th) chance? It’s not the opportunity that makes us great… it’s what we do with the opportunities given to us. Now take a seat, exhale, what I have to say might be hard to swallow. But it’s what makes America the greatest country on Earth! Baseball has a savior and his name is Alex Rodriguez. Folks, it is what it is. This great land gives the opportunity to make as much money as we’ve ever dreamt of. It allows us to make this money in any facet (hopefully legal) we feel we’d like. It also, once we completely screw it up and all hope is lost, Uncle Sam and all her patrons say, “No worries, say and do a few right things and we’ll give you another chance, just don’t screw it up again”. A-Rod has continued – no, accelerated – his remarkable comeback to the majors, hitting .350 with three home runs and nine RBI in the last week alone, while powering the Yankees to a 5-2 record over that span. Observers of this A-Rod renaissance fall into two camps. On one side, there are those who despise Rodriguez for being a liar and a cheater and an egomaniac (and some other character flaws I’m probably forgetting, they all ran together after a while) and were hoping this season would see him reap his

karmic comeuppance. Day after merciless day of failure. Strikeouts. Booing. Taunts. Let’s face it, the average baseball player bats .212, is 5’9” and unfortunately, most likely, has a bad attitude. Can’t we all finally be honest, if you are not over 50 years old, a stat-geek or Cuban, baseball sucks right now. There, I said it. The other group entered the season happy to embrace any entertainment Rodriguez provided. If he failed miserably and did all that karma-reaping stuff, fine. But if he had a huge season like this, forcing the Yankees to awkwardly embrace him as their savior and baseball to acknowledge that he remains one of the sport’s most marketable stars? Even better. Watching hypocrites and the self-righteous squirm and backtrack is never not entertaining. But both camps are missing the bigger story: A-Rod could be single-handedly moving baseball beyond its PED-stained past. The 39 year-old slugger is the only big name remaining from the 1990s/early 2000s heyday of steroids-fueled baseball. Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa, Barry Bonds and Manny Ramirez are all long gone. Only Rodriguez remains. Baseball’s modern hitting stars are Mike Trout, Andrew McCutchen, Giancarlo Stanton – men who are young

points in a football game with ruthless efficiency is seen as someone likely to choose the 2-point conversation risk-toreward proposition and aggressive pursue those opportunities. Enters Tim Tebow: Who has the body to be a battering ram and the arm to float a pass to a lanky receiver in the end zone. And a defense would not be able to guess which is coming. So while the football world and general public are elated or bemoaning the reunion with TebowTime, reality is, this might make sense for the Eagles. Which is more than I can say for the nation’s obsession with ‘ole Timmy. Julie Buehler hosts the Coachella Valley’s most popular sports talk radio show, “Buehler’s Day Off” every day from 1-4 on 1010 KXPS, the valley’s all sports station. She can also be seen every morning between 6-7am on KMIR sharing the coolest stories in sports. She’s an avid gym rat, slightly sarcastic and more likely to recite Steve Young’s career passing stats than American Idol winners. Tune in M-F 1-4 pst at www.team1010.com or watch “Buehler’s Day Off” on Ustream and KMIR.com for her sports reports.

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enough to be the sons of McGwire, Sosa, Bonds and friends (assuming they were capable of producing children due to, you know ... the shrinking). Yet every year, instead of building a bright future for the sport, baseball refights the old steroids battles when Hall of Fame voting rolls around. “Sure, Mike Trout is an amazing talent, but how about we yell at each other over players from 15 years ago instead?” says baseball. A-Rod can get us beyond all that. The guy took steroids. A lot of steroids probably. That’s true. And he lied about it. Repeatedly. Also true. But guess what? He’s also really, really good at baseball. And like the argument about Bonds, you know, “He was a hall a famer BEFORE the ‘Roids’. A-Rod, even without steroids is one of the games lite players, as this season is proving. If you read through the names on the Mitchell Report,

there is a whole load of terrible baseball players on that list. Steroids don’t make you good at baseball. Barry Bonds was awesome at baseball. Even without steroids. Alex Rodriguez is awesome at baseball. Even at age 39 and without steroids. The Hall of Fame is supposed to be a place that recognizes everyone who was awesome at baseball. That’s it. So, yeah, A-Rod is a cheater. A-Rod is a liar. A-Rod is an egomaniac. A-Rod is also one of the greatest baseball players in the history of the sport, with or without substances. Please, let’s just all finally recognize that, stop focusing on the past, and finally – peacefully – enjoy what baseball has to offer now. Deal? Good talk J Now let’s just hope A-Rod doesn’t get busted for PEDs again. FlintWheeler.com - Founder of Silex Strategies L.L.C. providing sales and consulting in Insurance, Retirement, Real Estate and Taxes through A.I.G./Valic. PGA Class A Member and T.P.I. Certified Golf Trainer. Host of “The Tilted Sports Radio Show” on Fox Sports 1270 from 3-7pm on Thursdays, Live from The Kilt. Contact at 760409-4612

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ARE YOU FITT?

f you are anything like me, you have aspirations to work out, get fit, eat right, and stick with it. But then, life happens. Schedules get crazy; the job becomes demanding, it’s too hot outside, I’m not feeling well… whatever. I have learned along the way that just setting fitness goals are not always enough to keep me motivated. Sometimes I need more inspiration and flexibility. I have found that when my exercise goals partner with an exercise plan or guidelines that keep me on track and give me flexibility I stay more consistent. That is where the F.I.T.T. principle comes in. F.I.T.T. is a set of guidelines that help me set up a workout routine that fit my goals and fitness level with built in give and take. They keep me motivated and help me get the most out of my exercise routine. F.I.T.T. works like this: F stands for Frequency: How often you exercise. For cardio or heart pumping exercise the exercise guidelines suggest moderate exercise, five days a week or intense exercise, three days a week. I stands for Intensity: How hard you work during exercise. The general rule of thumb is to workout in your target heart rate zone (usually between 60%-90% of your maximum heart

rate) and focus on a variety of intensities to stimulate various energy systems and keep you from boredom. T stands for Time: How long you exercise. The standard exercise suggestion is to get heart pumping exercise for 30-60 minutes at a time. How long you exercise will be dependent on both your fitness level and your intensity. Generally the more intense your workout, the shorter it can be. If your goal is to lose weight, the guidelines suggest 60-90 minutes of exercise, at least five days a week. T stands for Type: The type of activity you are doing. Any activity that gets your heart rate up counts as cardio. A few of my favorites are: Running, walking, swimming, cycling, and dancing. Pick whatever exercise you enjoy and make working out fun! The F.I.T.T. principle is important because it helps outline the best work out program for your schedule and fitness level. By manipulating each component you can get in shape, achieve better results, and avoid boredom, overuse injuries and weight loss plateaus. For more information about F.I.T.T. or other training possibilities call Karen at the Palm Desert Aquatic Center. 760-565-3640 or online at pdpool.com

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY Week of April 23

ARIES (March 21-April 19): If you’re stumped about what present to give someone for a special occasion, you might buy him or her a gift card. It’s a piece of plastic that can be used as cash to buy stuff at a store. The problem is, a lot of people neglect to redeem their gift cards. They leave them in drawers and forget about them. Financial experts say there are currently billions of dollars going to waste on unredeemed gift cards. This is your metaphor of the moment, Aries. Are there any resources you’re not using? Any advantages you’re not capitalizing on? Any assets you’re ignoring? If so, fix the problem. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): I usually have no objection to your devoted concern (I won’t use the phrase “manic obsession”) with security and comfort. But there are rare phases in every Taurus’s life cycle when ironclad stability becomes a liability. Cruising along in a smooth groove threatens to devolve into clunking along in a gutless rut. Now is such a phase. As of this moment, it is healthy for you to seek out splashes of unpredictability. Wisdom is most likely to grow from uncertainty. Joy will emerge from an eagerness to treasure the unknown. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): There may be a flood-like event that will wash away worn-out stuff you don’t need any more. There might be an earthquake-type phenomenon that only you can feel, and it might demolish one of your rotten obstacles. There could be a lucky accident that will knock you off the wrong course (which you might have thought was the right course). All in all, I suspect it will be a very successful week for benevolent forces beyond your control. How much skill do you have in the holy art of surrender? CANCER (June 21-July 22): What is your biggest excuse? Or rather, what is your THICKEST, SICKEST, MOST DEBILITATING EXCUSE? We all have one: a reason we tell ourselves about why it’s difficult to live up to our potential; a presumed barrier that we regard as so deeply rooted that we will never be able to break its spell on us. Maybe it’s a traumatic memory. Maybe it’s a physical imperfection or a chronic fear. In accordance with the current astrological omens, Cancerian, you’d be wise to do an audit and reassessment of your own LAMEST EXCUSE. I suspect you now have insight about it that you’ve never had before. I also think you have more power than usual to at least partially dismantle it. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): If you were a supporting character in a popular TV drama, the producers would be cooking up a spin-off show with you in a starring role. If you were in an indie rock band, you’d be ready to move from performing at 300-seat venues to clubs with an audience capacity of 2,000. If you have always been just an average egocentric romantic like the rest of us, you might be on the verge of becoming a legend in your own mind -- in which case it would be time to start selling T-shirts, mugs, and calendars with your image on them. And even if you are none of the above, Leo, I suspect you’re ready to rise to the next level. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Free at last! Free at last! Thanks to the Lord of the Universe or the Flying Spaghetti Monster or a burst of crazy good luck, you are free at last! You are free from the burden that made you say things you didn’t mean! You are free from the seductive temptation to rent, lease, or even sell your soul! Best of all, you are free from the mean little voice in your head -- you know, the superstitious perfectionist that whispers weird advice based on fearful delusions! So now what will you do, my dear? You have escaped from the cramped, constricted conditions. Maybe you can escape to wide-open spaces that will unleash the hidden powers of your imagination. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “To me, there is no greater act of courage than being the one who kisses first,” says Libra actress and activist Janeane Garofalo. I can think of other ways to measure bravery, but for your immediate future, her definition will serve just fine. Your ultimate test will

be to freely give your tenderness and compassion and empathy -- without any preconditions or expectations. For the sake of your own integrity and mental health, be steadfast in your intention to always strike the first blow for peace, love, and understanding. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): It will soon be that time when you are halfway between your last birthday and your next birthday. I invite you to make this a special occasion. Maybe you can call it your anti-birthday or unbirthday. How to celebrate? Here are some ideas: 1. Imagine who you would be if you were the opposite of yourself. 2. Write a list of all the qualities you don’t possess and the things you don’t need and the life you don’t want to live. 3. Try to see the world through the eyes of people who are unlike you. 4. Extend a warm welcome to the shadowy, unripe, marginal parts of your psyche that you have a hard time accepting, let alone loving. 5. Any other ways you can think of to celebrate your anti-birthday? SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): As I climb the first hill along my regular hike, both sides of the path are dominated by a plant with glossy, threelobed leaves. They’re so exuberant and cheerful, I’m tempted to caress them, even rub my face in their bright greenery. But I refrain, because they are poison oak. One touch would cause my skin to break out in an inflamed rash that would last for days. I encourage you, too, to forgo contact with any influence in your own sphere that is metaphorically equivalent to the alluring leaves of the poison oak. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Today the French Capricorn painter Henri Matisse (1869-1954) is regarded as a foremost pioneer of modern art. Some critics say his innovative influence on painting nearly matched Picasso’s. But during the first part of the 20th century, his work often provoked controversy. When a few of his paintings appeared at a major exhibition in Chicago, for example, local art students were shocked by what they called its freakishness. They held a mock trial, convicted Matisse of artistic crimes, and burned his painting Blue Nude in effigy. I don’t expect that you will face reactions quite as extreme as that in the coming weeks, Capricorn. But it will make sense to express yourself with such forceful creativity and originality that you risk inciting strong responses. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Leonardo da Vinci had skills in many fields, ranging from botany to engineering to cartography, but he is best known as a painter. And yet in his 67 years on the planet, he finished fewer than 40 paintings. He worked at a very gradual pace. The Mona Lisa took him 14 years! That’s the kind of deliberate approach I’d like to see you experiment with in the coming weeks, Aquarius. Just for a while, see what it’s like to turn down your levels of speed and intensity. Have you heard of the Slow Food Movement? Have you read Carl Honoré’s book In Praise of Slowness? Do you know about Slow Travel, Slow Media, and Slow Fashion? PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Modern movies don’t scrimp on the use of the f-bomb. Actors in The Wolf of Wall Street spat it out 569 times. The word-that-rhymes-with-cluck was heard 326 times in End of Watch, while Brooklyn’s Finest racked up 270 and This Is the End erupted with an even 200. But this colorful word hasn’t always been so prominent a feature. Before 1967, no actor had ever uttered it on-screen. That year, Marianne Faithfull let it fly in the film I’ll Never Forget What’s’isname. In the coming weeks, Pisces, I invite you to break a taboo that’s maybe not as monumental as Faithfull’s quantum leap, but still fabulously fun and energizing. Be a liberator! End the repression! Release the blocked vitality! Homework: Find out what you’ve been hiding from yourself -- but be kind about it. Testify at FreeWillAstrology.com. Rob Brezsny Free Will Astrology freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com

April 23 to April 29, 2015

MIND, BODY & SPIRIT

BY BRONWYN ISON

LIVING A LIFE OF ZEAL

iving a life full of zeal is what each of us needs to aspire too, and achieve. Why? It provides us purpose and propels us to live fully. To live enthusiastically we can dare to dream and set goals. We can witness and reap the benefits of what we set out to do in life. Each of us has found ourselves in a rut or bored with tedious rituals. Studies show those who live with zeal and enthusiasm are promoted more often and are passionate about their career. You may even get better breaks due to a positive attitude you exude. People will likely want to be around you due to your vigor. Falling victim or in a trap of despair happens to all of us. We are human and continuous stimulation is necessary. Therefore keeping the excitement and passion ongoing can be challenging. First you need to know what you are passionate about. Once you have the key to your passion you will recognize everything will become streamline. It is important to maintain a healthy attitude. You must maintain a healthy environment too. Do not get down on yourself. Keep your head up high and believe in what you are aiming to achieve. Be sure to surround yourself with like-minded people and those who support you. Dismiss and abolish those who are not sympathetic or support of you. They will suppress and suffocate you. When you are enthusiastic about your goals, projects, and future endeavors it is

easier to be proud of what you are doing. When you are proud of what you are doing and its potential it builds continuous excitement. The enthusiasm will flourish and others will want to support you. Remain creative. One can never posess too much creativity. Plus, when we are excited about something it generates creativity. Stay innovative and you will see how the ideas will continue to flow. Develop a momentum and ask those you trust to share their ideas. Remember all good things come to those who wait. Be reasonable, timing is everything. Experiencing impatience will only frustrate you. This will be the quickest path for a reality check. Don’t rush anything. Persevere with patience and tenacity. Find time to meditate or pray over your dreams and goals. You can build a greater awareness and attain deeper enthusiasm in stillness. Feeling peace and living in the moment is a great way to check in with self. We often feel we have to be on the go to maintain enthusiasm. Immerse in solitude, sit and breathe. Enjoy the moment. We are in a constant state of evolution. Change is the only in constant in life. Life is about improving ourselves. Remember life is a journey. Enjoy the journey, as it is another avenue to create and sustain enthusiasm. Never look back. Remain excited about your future. Bronwyn Ison is the owner of Evolve Yoga. e-volveyoga.com 760.564.YOGA

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LIFE & CAREER COACH BY SUNNY SIMON

SILENCE YOUR INNER GREMLIN

ast week we attended Open Call at the McCallum Theater, an event we look forward to every year. This valley is loaded will an abundance of local talent. In addition to the incredible entertainment, I love watching the interview clips shown before each act. One segment revealed a young man in his early 30’s who announced he finally started believing in himself enough to audition. I heartily applauded that positive statement. Putting yourself out there takes a major dose of self-confidence. A large sign in my office simply states: Believe. I’ve hung it on the wall as a reminder for both me and my clients to stop doubting ourselves. Too often we give in to self sabotage. Our 30 something entertainer used a simple technique that is very powerful in developing and maintaining self esteem. He stopped listening to his nagging inner critic. We all have one. I’ve given mine a name: Stormy. From time to time my gremlin swoops in overstocked with gloom and doom, always predicting failure. I’ve learned to recognize the negative voice in my head and send that bully packing. Like Stormy, all inner gremlins are fear based. They thrive on status quo wanting nothing to do with progress and change. Successful people possess a commonality

regarding belief. They have learned to ignore the critics in their head and staunchly refuse to let an ounce of doubt enter the picture. My six year old niece, Alina, is the poster child for believing she is capable of anything. The giant-sized moxie in her pint-sized package is most impressive. I’m certain when Alina’s gremlin comes calling she just bursts out in fits of giggles thinking, don’t be silly, of course I can do that. Whether you’re six or seventy-six, if you are auditioning for a Broadway musical or interviewing for a job as design engineer, the key to accomplishing your dreams is confidence. Internal and external critics cannot drag you down without your consent. You are in control. When your gremlin tries to dissuade you from accomplishing your dreams, remember the sage advice from one of the masters, Vincent Van Gogh, “If you hear a voice within you say you can’t paint then by all means paint and that voice will be silenced.” Getting ready to put yourself out there and strut your stuff? I applaud you. Begin by flexing your self esteem muscle. Then wear your confidence like armor and rock it! Sunny Simon is the owner of Raise the Bar High Life and Career Coaching. More about Sunny at www.raisethebarhigh.com

ASK THE DOCTOR

BY DR PETER KADILE

Dr. Peter M. Kadile is Board Certified in Family Medicine. He has an integrative, osteopathic medical practice and is also known as the local, house call doctor; Desert House Call Physician. He is on staff at Eisenhower Medical Center and medical director for Serenity Hospice. His office is located in beautiful Old Town La Quinta, 78-100 Main Street, Suite 207, La Quinta, CA 92253. (760) 777-7439. DesertHouseCalls@aol.com. www.deserthousecalldoc.com.

IS COFFEE YOUR DAILY GRIND?

am a regular coffee drinker and I start my typical work day with a cup of fresh coffee at Old Town Coffee Company which is in my office building. The coffee gets my day going and actually helps me concentrate and think clearer. Scientists have discovered that long term coffee intake can protect brain cells and improve cognitive function and memory. I frequently get questions from my patients and friends regarding coffee, so let me answer a few.

Hey Doc, I love my coffee. I usually have 2 to 3 cups a day, is this too much? - Aaron, La Quinta

Aaron, there is more and more research showing the health benefits of coffee. Coffee drinkers compared to nondrinkers, are less likely to have Diabetes Type 2, Parkinson’s Disease, dementia, certain abnormal heart rhythms and certain cancers. Coffee is noted to have high antioxidant activity (antioxidants are nutrients that help prevent tissue damage in the body). But remember moderation is the key, you can develop heartburn, elevated blood pressure and dehydration from too much coffee intake.

Dr. Kadile, is it better for me to drink a cup of coffee a day or not drink coffee at all? - Marci, Bermuda Dunes

Marci, a recent study by the National Institutes of Health looked at the relationship between coffee drinking and the risk of dying. Their findings showed that the risk of dying was significantly reduced in those who drank coffee compared to those who did not. The researchers also discovered that people who regularly drink coffee had decreased risk of dying from specific causes such as heart disease, stroke, respiratory disease, infections and diabetes.

Dr. K, does coffee cause high blood pressure? - Michael, Cathedral City

Michael, caffeinated beverages may cause a short, temporary increase in blood pressure, but the degree to which it raises blood pressure varies from person to person. People who regularly drink caffeinated beverages may have a higher than average blood pressure than non-drinkers. Regular caffeine drinkers may have also developed a tolerance to the caffeine and thus the drug may have no effect on their blood pressure. Coffee is generally not the cause of persistently elevated blood pressure or hypertension, but it may exacerbate existing high blood pressure in a non coffee drinker. If you want to know if coffee or other caffeinated beverages elevate your blood pressure, check your blood pressure before drinking the coffee (or other caffeinated drink) and then check your blood pressure half an hour to two hours after drinking. If your blood pressure is raised by five to ten points, then you may be sensitive to the blood pressure raising effects of caffeine.

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