Coachella Valley Weekly - April 27 to May 3, 2017 Vol. 6 No. 6 by CV Weekly

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NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS TOP PICKS FOR STAGECOACH 2017 (AND A FEW OF MINE)

BY LISA MORGAN COVER PHOTO CREDITS: KENNY CHESNEY-ALLISTER ANN; SHANIA TWAIN-BRIAN BOWEN SMITH; WILLIE NELSON-DANNY CLINCH

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

CONTENTS

Stagecoach 2017................................. 3 Steve Moakler ..................................... 3 Coachella Roundup ............................ 4 Honey County ..................................... 5 Children's Discovery Museum ............ 5 Aubrey Road........................................ 6 Drop Mob............................................. 6 House Of Broken Promises................. 7 brightener............................................ 8 Dali's Llama.......................................... 8 CV Open Mic Competition .................. 9 Backstage Jazz......................................9 Consider This - The Sneetches.......... 10 Art Scene - Marcy Gregory................ 11 Pet Place............................................. 12 The Vino Voice ................................... 13 Club Crawler Nightlife....................... 14 Pampered Palate - Fresh Agave........ 16 Screeners............................................ 18 Book Review....................................... 19 Safety Tips.......................................... 19 Haddon Libby.................................... 21 Dale Gribow....................................... 21 Sports Scene...................................... 22 Breaking The 4th Wall ....................... 22 Free Will Astrology............................ 23 Mind, Body & Spirit........................... 23 Beauty with Dr. Maria Lombardo..... 24 Life & Career Coach............................ 24

hris Stapleton pulled huge crowds last year at both Coachella and Stagecoach. Who was he? A songwriter who finally got his day to be a headliner. Once again, those sporting their Stagecoach wristbands will be entertained by arena favorites, timeless icons and yes, songwriters…songwriters who have seriously taken it in the proverbial shorts in this era of free digital music. Some, however, like Chris Stapleton, will get their moment on stage (allbe-it the smaller stages) to collect what is gold to the music community – a fan base. As a die-hard traditional country music and Americana enthusiast, my heart has always been with the songwriters – the ones who pen the songs that move us. For me, there is nothing better than hearing the songs I love direct from the source. So with an assignment to write on Stagecoach picks and a 500 word limit to do it in, I went straight to a few of my favorite published songwriters in Nashville. Travis Meadows (singer/songwriter whose penned songs for Dierks Bentley, Wynonna Judd, Tyler Farr, Randy Houser, Hank Jr., Lynyrd Skynyrd, Eric Church, Jake Owen and more): “John Moreland is about good as it gets for sad songs. Ryan Hurd is great, as is Anderson East, Steve Moakler and Brent Cobb. Bobby Bones’ new thing I’ve heard is a riot. Tyler Farr and Randy Houser just recorded one of my songs so I’m partial…but I pick Randy, Wynona and Willie for the win on live shows. Cody Johnson teaches everybody a lesson on how to make it huge without a label. This is really impossible. This festival is really a little too good. There’s too much great in one spot.”

Jordan Simpson (songwriter, booking agent and PR Manager for artists such as Wanda Jackson and Bang! Bang!): “I pick John Moreland, Anderson East, Nikki Lane, Margo Price, Brent Cobb, Ruston Kelly for the Nashville Songwriter List. Those who like to rock a bit harder than a Nashville writers’ round will enjoy Elle King and Jonathan Tyler. I would of course not miss Cowboy Junkies either... not sure if it would be a Nashville songwriter pick, but they are definitely one of mine!” Elizabeth Elkins (singer/songwriter The Swear, Granville Automatic, Farewell Angelina, BMI Publishing Songwriter, Co-Writer on “Drinking Town With a Football Problem,” Billy Currington): “Kip Moore is the closest thing to dark rock and roll that music row has to offer. Margo Price (because Granville automatic can’t be far behind) and Kenny Chesney, because he cuts great songs like ‘Anything but Mine.’”

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Wynonna & The Big Noise

Randy Houser

Los Lobos

STEVE MOAKLER – A DREAMER AND A “RISER” PERFORMING AT STAGECOACH 2017

teve Moakler, a dreamer among an ocean of Nashville dreamers, rose among his peers with a song that brings him to this year’s 2017 Stagecoach and so much more. That song was “Riser,” chosen by Dierks Bentley as a single and the title song to a Grammy nominated album. With renewed vigor following ten long years of odd jobs and a thousand songs, Steve Moakler presents his fourth album, Steel Town, where he retraces the roots of his upbringing, and finds a common chord that is finding its own success. Moakler has found himself on several “Artist to Watch” lists such as: CMT, Huffington Post, Rolling Stone Country, Taste Of Country, TIDAL was featured on the “Spotlight On Country 2016” playlist on Spotify® and the New Artist

For what it’s worth, my personal strongest recommendations would be to see Jamey Johnson, Rhiannon Giddens, Son Volt (lead by one half of the creative force of Uncle Tupelo), Justin Townes Earle (Steve Earle’s son), John Doe, Los Lobos. While I could go on and in more detail, I’d like to save my last words to encourage you to hydrate and savor your adult beverages so you can remember this festival of incredible music. Be sure to show your love to Willie, who is, hands-down, the best gift in the lineup. Thank you Goldenvoice.

Spotlight in Country on iTunes®. His career as a songwriter has seen releases by artists like Ashley Monroe, Jake Owen, Kelli Pickler, Ben Rector. While it may be his fourth album, in a lot of ways, it is a first for the Pittsburg native. “It’s the first time I’m ever going back and talking about the earlier chapters of my life and where I’m from,”Moakler shares. “My Dad worked from home while I was growing up. He had an office in our basement and would listen to music all day - Bruce Springsteen, The Eagles, Bob Seger, Elton John, Billy Joel… all those great 70s troubadours. Sitting down there listening to all that stuff was probably my earliest inspiration.” “I decided that I wanted to pursue music when I was about 17. When I graduated high

Cowboy Junkies

BY LISA MORGAN

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April 27 to May 3, 2017

COACHELLA

he last of the stop-n-go traffic headed west on I-10 just cleared up and the sun is setting on a production crew rather than a hundred thousand music fans. The intensity of Coachella 2017 is just starting to fade into memories to be pulled out and rehashed with friends over the next weeks on back porches holding cold beers. We started last week. A few themes emerge in reliving this larger-than-life common experience. See if you can relate. 1. Size is important, but it’s how you use it that matters. Adding 25,000 more people onto the polo fields took some adjustment. For the most part, it worked. My concert-going AV tech-guy husband relished in the flow between all the stages and the clarity of the PA. Main stage could breathe (finally). The placement of the Gobi and Mojave tents allowed them to not be so overrun by the sound from Sahara. Unfortunately, Sahara was completely overrun, as in couldn’t get in the tent. Put “bigger Sahara” on the 2018 to do list. The Outdoor stage still felt cramped in the corner, because, well, it’s in the corner. Because geometry. And nobody puts Hans Zimmer in the corner. 2. Speaking of Hans Zimmer. This performance will stay in my head as one of my best concert experiences, ever! The familiar melody of the Pirates of the Caribbean was expertly and provocatively delivered by a cello soloist leading an armada of musicians to deliver a tidal wave of sound and fury on a sea of thirsty millennials. (Just go with the analogy.) The wave recedes. To thunderous applause, a very calm maestro thanks the audience and directs his baton to the next piece. The yellow sun of the video wall cracks through the red horizon. A powerful familiar African chant! The Lion King! The. Crowd. Loses. Their. Sh*t. I inexplicably start to cry. Okay, I am not a drama queen. I had to think about this. This music, Hans Zimmer’s compositions, are part of our cultural DNA. My own millennial kids, like the majority of the audience, grew up on this music. These kids were raised on these soundtracks. Emotional was the desired response. Mission accomplished! 3. There’s famous…and there’s famous. Depending on your age, these things are relative. But it doesn’t make the people watching any less spectacular. BFF and her husband working the beer garden near the artist entrance hung out with Charlie Sheen while he was just standing around for a long while, partially unrecognized. Another unicorn-

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TOP 10 THEMES OF COACHELLA 2017

BY LAURA HUNT LITTLE

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haired friend worked the VIP wrist band check in, spending both weekends hobnobbing daily with celebs while they proved legal to drink. One guy asked if he could use his IMDB profile as his ID. Almost famous! 4. A Star is Born! Which, in real life, would be about a decade ago now. Lady Gaga hit the main stage with so much power and talent and creativity that she both exceeded all expectations and satisfied the monsters eager to see her, even if it was the middle of the night. According to production friends, Gaga is down to earth, grateful and kind, even asking the stage crew their names and thanking everyone working on the show. Gaga is in the middle of shooting a movie with Bradley Cooper, his first directing effort, with several scenes being shot around the valley last week, including actual Weekend 2 footage. I wonder if Coachella will be recognizable when the film comes out. Look for the sculptures. 5. Paper sculptures are awesome. My inner art school student LOVED everything about the packaging the wristbands came in this year. I am still slowly building my paper animals so I don’t finish them too soon. I am using the real, PAPER appointment book to track weekly tasks. With a pen. Upon entering the polo fields, it delighted me to see “is this what brings things into focus?” as a magnified herd of my paper beasts providing shade to music fans. Loved the Lamp Beside the Golden Door for reflection selfies. 6. It’s cold in The Antarctic. Remember when you were a kid and you would brag that you saw a new movie multiple times? I saw The Antarctic three times! Loved the themes of the sculpture from Coachella’s past making cameo appearances during the flick. If you missed it, you didn’t see one of the coolest installations of video projection that’s out there. AV tech-guy husband quite possibly enjoyed it even more than I did, understanding how the projection works. The 10 minute short played on a 120’ dome while viewers comfortably reclined on bean bag chairs in the air conditioning. If you are pregnant or subject to seizures, it’s good that you took a pass.

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7. Don’t be stupid. My favorite ID check fail story. ID Checker on the bullhorn announces to the crowd, “If you have a fake ID, come to the front of the line so we can get you banded without a wait.” Oh yes. Three of them come up all together. Busted by Mr. Sugarbritches! “No, you can’t have your fake ID back. No, you don’t get a Heineken bracelet.” Well played, Mr. Sugarbritches…well played! 8. Don’t be stupid, #2. Directing this comment to myself. I left my phone sitting loosely in the top of my bag and wasn’t paying attention. You’ve heard that news story about the guy caught with 100 cell phones in his backpack. Mine was in there. Lots of us basking in the peace, love and music vibe and not securing our things. Fortunately, thanks to super sleuths using the Locate my Phone app, victims of the robbery converged on the moving dot that was the thief. This is the only part about Coachella that made me sad this year; so much petty theft. 9. Take other people’s advice about who to see. In our case, my stepson could not recommend highly enough the Porter Robinson and Madeon performance. He was so right. And, Lasers FTW. My son, whose musical taste is completely opposite told us to go see Thundercat. I had no expectation and was blown away by blue-eyed soul meets EDM. Michael McDonald even joined him onstage for a few songs. Raise your kids to love music. You’ll thank me later. If you don’t have kids to ask, ask Chelsea Sugarbritches. She knows who

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all the cool bands are. Overall, what impressed her was the Sonora tent for punk bands, a wood floor, art on the walls and the vibe. 10. Logistics are no small task. Finally, have to give kudos to the overall production. Think about it. How many bottles of water would you need for a crowd at Coachella? Husband and I calculated it had to be in the millions. That’s just the water. To me this event improves every year. We didn’t sit in any traffic AT ALL this year in or out of the festival and we used the Day Parking. Security was on point. The thorough checks on all vehicles that could even get close was almost military. The fields were all cleaned every night. I waited maybe 3 minutes for a bathroom at one point. I know not everyone had smooth sailing all the time, but damn. No complaints. I couldn’t agree more with my husband that Coachella can be whatever you want to make of it. From an all-day endurance marathon of stage hopping to a slow cruise of a handful of key performances, Coachella still delivers if you let it happen. But now, it is with tired eyelids and still tired feet that I go to assemble the last of my paper beasts and put the herd on a shelf to admire until next year. Pre-sale for 2018 is in just a few months. Thank you Coachella 2017, it was good knowing you. By Laura Hunt Little, with gratitude to Gregory Little, Chelsea and Johnny Sugarbritches, and Kari and Doug Smith for sharing their Coachella 2017 experiences. Photo By Andrew Jorgensen

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STEVE MOAKLER continued from page 3 school, I knew I’d have to leave Pittsburgh to have a career. I never felt the pull to New York or LA, but Nashville had a strong appeal to me. It wasn’t until I got there, that I really understood why. I felt at home instantly among so many songwriters and dreamers. I have been in a constant state of humility and inspiration since I got here. Jeff Skaggs is my publisher; he discovered me playing in a hotel lobby back in 2009. He signed me to my first publishing deal and introduced me to some of the best writers and artists in town.” Moakler is open about how the years of hard work challenged his inspiration. “I got to a point where it just didn’t excite me anymore. My artist career wasn’t exactly ‘rocking,’ and I wasn’t sure where my sound fit in. I also fell in love with a girl and asked her to marry me. I was more excited about starting a life with her and getting back my first love, which was writing songs. So that’s what I did. But when I took that pressure off, the writing started coming naturally, and I felt like I found a new sound that was my own. The juice just came back! Hard to explain... felt like once I stopped trying to force it, the inspiration snuck up on me.” Enter, Dierks Bentley: “I got an email about my song, ‘Riser,’” recalls Moakler. I had to rub my eyes a few times to make sure I was reading it right! What really blew me away was when he announced the name of his then, next album;

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STAGECOACH ARTISTS HONEY COUNTY

PERFORMING STAGECOACH 2017 FRIDAY, APRIL 28TH AND BIG ROCK PUB COUNTRY BRUNCH SUNDAY APRIL 30TH

it was called Riser. That video he released to promote the album just about brought me to tears. It was so cool.” When I asked him if he had any words of wisdom for young artists dreaming the dream and working up the courage to join the legions of incredibly talented music makers in Music City, his response was one that could apply to anyone anywhere: “When you arrive here, you will be blown away by the talent around you. You can either be discouraged or inspired by others’ talent. That’s a choice that you’ll have to make every day. Choose to be inspired; it will make you better and happier.” Steve Moakler is set to hit the Mane stage 2:35-3:15 pm this Saturday, April 29th. You can follow his music at stevemoakler.com.

CHILDREN’S DISCOVERY MUSEUM OF THE DESERT TO GIVE AWAY 2 TICKETS TO STAGECOACH AT FAMILY GAME NIGHT ON THUR. APRIL 27 hildren’s Discovery Museum of the Desert’s 2nd Annual Family Game Night on Thursday, April 27 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. is your chance to win a par of passes to Stagecoach: California’s Country Music Festival. The event will feature a variety of games that can be enjoyed together as a family. Guests will be able to play lawn games and take a swing at golf with the First Tee of the Coachella Valley and SNAG (Starting New At Golf), a program designed to teach golf fundamentals to players of all ages. Other activities include a giant inflatable padded ball and place soccer with Desert Bubble Ball, plus your favorite board games. Family Fun Night attendees will have the opportunity to buy tickets for a chance to win two wristbands to Stagecoach, which begins Friday, April 28 at Empire Polo Club in Indio. The three-day country festival featuring headliners Dierks Bentley, Shania Twain and Kenny Chesney is currently sold out. Also available to win is a golf foursome package at BIGHORN in Palm Desert. “Spending meaningful time together is critical element of family bonding,” said Carol Scott, Chief Executive Officer of Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert. “Family Fun Night is a fun way for parents to interact with their kids – and an opportunity to win some incredible prizes like Stagecoach passes.” Family Fun Night attendees will be able to win gift cards to Aspen Mills, Islands, Ben and Jerry’s, Daily Grill, Stuft Pizza and Castelli’s.

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There will also be drawings for passes to the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, the Santa Ana Zoo, the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and the Autry Museum of the American West in Los Angeles, plus tickets to the Palm Springs Power baseball team, Desert Adventures Jeep Tours, gift cards to All About Massage, Country Club Animal Clinic, and stays at Miracle Springs Resort and Spa in Desert Hot Springs, plus the Pioneer Hotel and Avi Resort and Casino in Laughlin, NV. Tickets for Family Game Night are $50 for a family 4-pack or $15 per person. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. For more information, call (760) 321-0602 or visit www.CDMOD.org. Note: All attendees must be present to win and must be in attendance with a family. Individual adults will not be permitted to attend the event or enter any drawings.

oney County are arguably carving the path for the rapidly growing California country genre, but it didn’t come easy. The ensemble’s founder, Dani Rose, had to take a lot of big chances, and say a lot of ‘hard yeses’ before getting to the ‘easy yeses.’ There was the, “Yes, I’m moving from Virginia to Los Angeles while all my other friends are moving to Nashville. There was the, “Yes, I’m going to make my own mark my own way as a singer/ songwriter.” There was even the, “Yes, I am a country artist,” following years of denial. There was the openness and lack of ego when her manager suggested that she might have more success and fun working within a group as opposed to a solo artist when she said, “Yes.” And then the more painful, “Yes, I will continue in my commitment to this project,” when members moved on to other projects. Every single one of these decisions to say, “yes,” lead her to her current bandmates Devon Jane (who backed up Keith Urban on guitar at the 2012 American Country Awards) and Katy Stump. Together they answered the obviously easy yeses to play the Troubadour, the El Rey Theater, and the LA Live Music festival. These were followed by the impossible “No” to an interview with Rolling Stone wherein they were named one of the ‘Top 10 New Country Artists You Need to Know.’ And there are few in their right mind who would say know to Goldenvoice when asked to play Stagecoach, a goal Rose had set in her mind three years ago. “I went to Stagecoach and I told myself, ‘We’re going to play here. I don’t know how or when, but we are going to play here,’” shared the tenacious band leader. “It doesn’t touch on this in our bio – these girls I’m with right now are not the original girls. It seemed as though someone just wasn’t ‘in it,’ and we went through a few people. But when the right people came together, things just clicked. That’s when Rolling Stone happened. There’s always a reason to quit doing your passion. Alternatively, there is always a reason to keep going. There’s always ten reasons to stop and one reason to keep going. And if you find that

one reason, that one reason grows into two, then three and so on. I hate to say it, but perseverance and patience have been my saving grace. As artists, time is always ticking. If you push through the shit storm, good things will happen.” “Devon has been with us for over two years. Katie is the newest member, but has grown into this role of writer and has helped us develop a new sound we’re ready and excited to unleash. We’ve been in the studio and writing with a couple of new songs that I think we’ll put out on an EP that I believe will be revolutionary for a female trio – stuff you haven’t heard before.” Their newest EP is in the making, projected to be released sometime in May. If you make your way to hear Honey County at Stagecoach this Friday, you’ll be treated to a group of strong instrumentalist topped with incredible harmonies, each voice a treasure on its own. You can also see them up close and personal performing two acoustic shows at Big Rock Pub in Indio, Sunday, April 30th between 10 am and 2 pm. They will be doing two one hour shows along with a meet and greet. They will also be signing a guitar that will be raffled off with all proceeds benefiting Desert Cancer Foundation. Reservations are recommended as seating is limited. For reservations, call Big Rock Pub (760) 200-9844 For more information on Honey County check out their website at www. honeycounty.com.

April 27 to May 3, 2017

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AUBREY ROAD HEADLINES BIG ROCK PUB’S PRE-STAGE COACH PARTY AND BENEFIT CONCERT THURSDAY, APRIL 27TH 7 PM

ll country roads lead to Stagecoach this weekend and since they are conveniently on the way to the music festival, Big Rock Pub is throwing a big rockin pre-Stagecoach country party. Along with a live remote featuring The Bull’s radio personality, Tommy Cee, giving away passes to the festival, Nashville bound band, Aubrey Road, will perform one of their last Southern California shows before heading to Music City. It will be a “Party with a Purpose,” with autographed guitars on display for Desert Cancer Foundation’s online auction. These various guitars, donated by Big Rock Pub owner, Ken Hanna, bear the signatures of none other than Lady Gaga, Radiohead, Wynonna Judd, Shania Twain, Dierks Bentley, Kenny Chesney, Willie Nelson and Jerry Lee Lewis. Austin Reed and Brianna Padilla will open the live music portion of the festivities with their acoustic duo, the product of an accidentally gorgeous vocal meeting that sparked a new direction for the two musicians. They’ll be joined by their full band from 8 – 10 pm. Since she was eleven, Brianna knew she wanted to be a performer. Her supportive mother who had an incredible music

background herself, put her daughter in classes that would help her daughter achieve her dream. A few years ago, her younger brother’s friend, Austin, came to the house and heard Brianna playing piano. He picked up her nearby guitar and began to play “Wanted,” by Hunter Hayes. She joined in with harmonies. The moment their voices met, they knew they had something special, but it would take a few years before they would pursue it professionally. Now one year into their project, one EP produced, and another in the making, the duo have their eyes set on Nashville where they’re hopes to be heard on larger platforms.

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rop Mob is composed of Gabe Perez on vocals, Dave Burk (DRB) on lead guitar, Steven Zepeda on bass, John Camacho on drums and Curtis Hendricks on guitar. Their sound is defined as aggressive rap metal, but you can hear a Red Hot Chili Peppers vibe and ‘nu metal’ influences. Drop Mob will be performing at Desert Metal Night presented by Arthur Seay at The Hood Bar & Pizza on Friday, April, 28 at 8 p.m. along with hardcore desert rats Brain Vat and heavy music maestros House of Broken Promises. Spinning all the rock and metal you can handle is DJ Metal Mania on The Hood patio. Also on premises will be the desert’s mobile record store, ‘Round The Corner Vinyl’. The show is free and is the antagonistic flipside to California’s Country Music Festival, Stagecoach. Drop Mob is nominated in the Coachella Valley Music Awards categories for ‘Best Metal Band,’ ‘Best New Band’ and Perez is up for ‘Best Frontman’ while Camacho is up for ‘Best Drummer’. You have until May 4th at midnight to vote. I caught up with some of the members of Drop Mob recently to discuss what they’ve been up to. On their sound Perez: “We fit right in to the Desert Metal Night show with our sound. We might catch a few people off guard when I start rapping, but I feel we are fully equipped.”

On their music Perez: “I write all my own lyrics. They all come from my life experiences. We share these experiences live in a little more aggressive manner. We want to see the crowd bobbing and mosh if they feel it. We also hope to have them singing along to our songs.” On each other Perez: “Dave and Steve are two of the quietest bad-asses on the scene; same with John our drummer. They are total opposites of me and Curtis. We’re the talkers.” Zepeda: “David is like the mad scientist of music composers/guitarists. I’ve known David since he worked at the video store. When we met up our conversation was always about music. He was doing his thing and I was doing my thing as far as the music scene at the time and I think at one point we jammed-out one time. I always thought one day we would jam again and years later here

“I grew up playing in church at a young age. Music was always intimate to me – not something I would share publicly,” recounted Austin. “But as I began to branch out, I got more comfortable with the idea.” While they have opened for a number of A-List country headliners, the 2016 graduate from Fresno State University says that their biggest accomplishments so far are “the songs we’ve been able to sit down and put our hearts down on paper and write songs that mean something.” In the conversation of the different brands of country music, Brianna has very wellarticulated convictions about the boxes they intend to avoid as a team. “I think we get called ‘California Country’ mostly because of our geography, not our sound. The music industry is ever changing and it’s hard to label ourselves as one thing. We pull from so many different forces; we have things that are bluesy, things that are pop and things that are more traditional; you can’t really label us. We don’t want to live in that kind of a box anyway. When we sit down and write, we just tap into how we feel that day, come up with a cool lick, look through our ‘Book of Hooks,’ and write whatever comes to us. We don’t go into writing sessions saying, ’Hey, we’re going to write a California country sounding song today.’ I think when you do that, it puts up

walls blocking your creativity.” “I agree with that,” adds Austin. “We embrace California because that’s where we’re from, not so much because it reflects our overall sound. There are some similarities to the ‘Bakersfield Sound’ in some of our songs, but we don’t lock ourselves into that. When you think of country music, you think of authentic writing, about everyday life, heartbreak, love – that’s country music. It’s always been country music. Everyday life is at the core of our music.” Those everyday life stories were captured in an EP that will be available at their show Thursday night. The two will soon head to Nashville to continue recording and make their mark in Music City, Tennessee. Make sure to catch them live at Big Rock Pub so you can say, “I knew them when…” Follow Aubrey Road on Facebook: www. facebook.com/aubreyroadmusic Join the Desert Cancer Foundation online guitar auction at: www.biddingforgood.com/ desertcancerfoundation Big Rock Pub is located on the corner of Jefferson and Westward Ho in Indio at Indian Springs Golf Club: www.thebigrockpub.com

BY NOE GUTIERREZ we are.” Hendricks: “I’ve known Dave since the mid-90’s from Aloha Music in Indio where he taught guitar. I’ve been in a few bands with him over the years. He is definitely the craziest motherfucker I know on the guitar. He deserves so much more credit and he’ll hate that I said that because he’s disgustingly modest and wants to stay out of the limelight. I guarantee if you ask any guitarist out playing from that desert 90’s era to now, most of them will have either heard of Dave or know him personally. Gabe’s lyrics flow with insanity all while talking shit, always making you want to jump, bounce, and slam.” Where does Drop Mob fit? Hendricks: “We are metal at heart! Our music hits you hard. We fill-in with some hard-core Cookie Monster sound effects and mob it up for the crowd as hard as we can.” Perez: “There are many influences from

both hip-hop and metal ranging from oldschool Rakim to Slipknot to Rage Against the Machine.” Drop Mob is unique to our music scene and there is no other artist quite like them. We’ve all heard of the ‘nu-metal’ artists like Limp Bizkit, but Drop Mob puts more of an emphasis on the metal and rides Perez’ lyrics throughout each song with layers of syncopated guitar and bass/drum grooves. Who else can you bang your head to while shaking your backside? reverbnation.com/DropMob5 soundcloud.com/drop-mob roundcornervinyl.com

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HOUSE OF BROKEN PROMISES

ouse of Broken Promises are unfiltered and symbolize all that is right in the heavy music world. If you’ve never seen them live you’ve never laid eyes on the time-honored tradition that is Arthur Seay’s tongue wagging, his obligatory “FUCK YOU!” or the ultimate lesson in shredding. You’ve never bore witness to the intricate yet powerful pounding of the drums by Mike Cancino. You’ve never heard the beefy bellowing of lead singer and bassist Joe Mora, with his hip-swaying Cornell/Fogerty/Garcia swagger and soulful vocal performances that take you by surprise. HOBP, (what band doesn’t strive for the ultimate acronym), will be doing what they do best, show off, on Friday, 4/28/17 at 8 p.m. at The Hood Bar & Pizza in Palm Desert, California. The show, dubbed, ‘Desert Metal Night’ is FREE! Joining HOBP are Brain Vat and Drop Mob. DJ Metal Mania will be on The Hood patio playing all your cherished heavy metal favorites. In addition, ’Round The Corner Vinyl,’ the mobile record store, will be hanging out in the parking lot. HOBP are currently in the midst of a new album that’s being produced at Seay’s Bittersand Recording Studio in Indio, CA. The release date for the new material has yet to be determined. Both Seay and Mora

continue to work in the music industry and are on tour periodically with their respective artists. Seay plans to engineer and produce the new record. The new music has elements of stoner rock, old school metal and hard rock. I spoke briefly to Seay and Cancino for a candid conversation about their thoughts and feelings about HOBP and metal in the desert. HOBP Status Seay: “We started mixing our record. I hear it in my head and I’m trying to get it as close to that as possible. I’m shooting for a big and raw sound. We’re back on track. This is an important record for us. It’s our second full-length and our first with Joe. I’m so very proud of these songs. I think it’s our best shit ever and we’ll be able to tour behind a great record and take it to the next level.” On Desert Metal Night Seay: “Desert Metal Night is gonna be a ‘three-ring-rock-metal-circus’. It’s gonna start off as monthly series with local rock and metal bands. I’ll also bring in friends of mine, touring bands, and international acts. Eventually I would like to see a weekly event with metal DJs and ‘Heavy Metal Karaoke’. I want to help build the scene back up because it’s in a very dilapidated state. I’ve lived here all my life and I’ve seen it grow and collapse

April 27 to May 3, 2017

BY NOE GUTIERREZ PHOTOS BY KEVIN ESTRADA and now it’s back in the collapse stage. There needs to be a catalyst to continue its growth. I’ll bring you the whole auditory and visual experience.” On the desert’s heavy rock scene Seay: “For me, I’ve always seen that there’s a lot of metal in the desert. Stoner rock gets all the glamorization. There are some really great bands that have come out of that genre and I’m really lucky to be in Unida. HOBP gets put in there as well but I think we’re a little more metal. I remember all the desert parties I went to had metal bands like Enrage with Brad Garrow and Mikey Doling’s Solid Steel.” Cancino: “Well, we are in the desert and as many of us know, growing up here forever, there isn’t just one scene here, there isn’t a metal scene, there isn’t a rock scene, there isn’t a hip-hop scene, there isn’t an R&B scene and there isn’t a country scene. There is only a music scene.” On passing the torch Seay: “If you’re in band and you’re trying to be a successful trailblazer. Do what you got to do. Is it important to have a metal scene? Sure, that’s gonna help you trailblaze. And if you’re trailblazing you’re gonna build a scene. They go hand in hand.” Cancino: “If the 80’s parents are doing a good job of raising their kids with good metal, rock or whatever good music they’re

around hopefully they can grow up listening to it and appreciate it.” On the desert Seay: “Go to shows. Support. Share the event. Get off your ass and don’t watch it on Facebook fuckin’ Live!” Cancino: “As far as this desert is concerned we actually are lucky to have a couple venues that we can actually play that haven’t gone away in less than six months. Hopefully people will actually come to the show, but, that’s a hit and miss here too. We promote the lights out of our shows. Unfortunately, times are still the same; it’s whatever high school clique is happening.” I urge anyone who reads this article to go to iTunes and purchase HOBP’s debut album, Using The Useless and their live album HOBP Live in London Deserfest 2013, recorded by Harper Hug and mixed by Mark Armentrout. They are cornerstones of what HOBP are trying to accomplish and represent the confidence every band should strive for. If Seay’s enthusiasm for the new album is any indication, the new music will continue to propel HOBP and the desert metal scene to a place of growth where collapsing is not an option. YOU ARE THE SCENE!

April 27 to May 3, 2017

LOCAL MUSIC SPOTLIGHT

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BY MORGAN JAMES

BRIGHTENER I

t’s the one year Coachella-versary for Will Sturgeon’s band, brightener, in which they showcased keen musical talent and a mod soundscape to an audience of tens of thousands from all over the world. Between playing the internationally acclaimed Coachella Festival and brightener’s win at the Tachevah music festival just before, Will’s career was skyrocketing at record pace. How does the band follow a year of competition wins and worldwide festival recognition? By keeping the ball impressively rolling with the brand new album release of Headroom, a successful California tour, and a handful of nominations for CV Music Awards including Best Band and Best Male Vocalist, of course! The Coachella Valley would expect no less from Will Sturgeon, who not only fronts the band, but manages it, and even wrote and recorded Headroom himself in the humble confines of his own bedroom studio. If you follow brightener you know that their first album Hummingbird took 6 long years to come to fruition and that Will used professional producers, engineers, and studio equipment. While the compilation is definitely a worthy example of the singer/songwriter’s emotive objectives, Will chose the more intimate approach to the recording process with Headroom to speed the process and keep the songs “fresh” and relevant of mind. Will even ambitiously scheduled the band’s tour in the same month of the album release for the same reason. For the first time having a strong, consistent live band including Raefer Finnegan, Elias Texel, and Michael Santella backing the consummate musician, brightener has grown from an acoustic singer/songwriter coffee

shop feel, to a full, lively, enterprising presence with an even brighter future. I spoke with Will Sturgeon about the full band dynamic, behind the scenes of brightener’s recent tour, and about the making of their most recent music video “Habits.” MJ: How have your personalities and friendships translated while on the stage performing your music live and while touring? WS: “Well at this point we’ve been playing as this unit pretty heavily for 8 months now and things are going really smoothly onstage. A few of us are still relatively new to performing on a regular basis so we’re trying to figure out how to make ourselves the most comfortable while onstage. Two of our guys are soundmen on their day jobs so Michael made sure our cables onstage were more organized than any other indie band I’ve seen (he was obsessed with finding some tape before each show to tape down all the wires). We’re all fairly easygoing, so there’s not much tension in the van, unless Raefer is driving.... But the music is really fun and upbeat to play, so no matter what’s happened in the van with our

DALI’S LLAMA “BLOSSOM” EP RELEASE PARTY

ird your loins kids, this Saturday, April 29th, Dali’s Llama is headlining a show at the Hood to celebrate the release of their Blossom EP. Joining them will be a few Desert Rock favorites; The Hellions, Blasting Echo and Sleazy Cortez. Of course, Dali’s Llama is the brain child of Zach Huskey. Along with Mario Lalli, Herb Lineau and Sean Wheeler, Zach Huskey pretty much invented the underground Desert sound that was later popularized by acolytes like Kyuss, Queens Of The Stone Age and Fu Manchu. These were the guys that plugged into generators in the middle of the desert and created the enduring mythos celebrated in Joerg Steineck’s stunning documentary, “Lo-Sound Desert.” Zach, along with his wife Erica formed Dali’s Llama nearly a quarter of a century ago. The band also features drummer Craig Brown, guitarist Joe Wangler and Joe Dillon on guitar and keys. Embracing the D.I.Y. ideology, Dali’s Llama has released 11 albums over the years through their own record label. From the Power-Punk of their 1993 debut, PrePost Now, to crustaceous Chordata in 2006, the Garage Rock of Howl Do You Do in 2010

friendships before the show, the music always puts us in a good mood and playing the music live is what makes it all worth it. We’re not the most showy of bands onstage, we just wanna play the music and play it well and jam out with each other.” MJ: You recently completed a California tour. How did it turn out and how did you spend your time in between shows? WS: “Tour was so great! It was not my first tour, but I think most of the other guys’. I had been so stressed out with the planning of everything for the three months leading up to it that it was so nice to just have to do one thing per day - drive to this place by X time, and then play a show. If I could do that for longer I would. It was a short-ish tour, and we were just in the groove by the time we were back home. Luckily everything went smoothly and we don’t have any disaster stories from tour - just a lot of inside jokes that are probably not appropriate for publication. California is a different beast to tour than the east coast, where all of the cities are max 2 hrs away from each other, so most of our time was spent driving between shows.

We went to a few thrift shops, Elias got a great shirt. Nothing too exciting, which I guess is good for touring but bad for storytelling.” MJ: Tell me about the music video for “Habits”- how was the shoot concept created and why is this song special to you? WS: “We made the music video for “Habits” with Arslane of Hoopla EIO, a local artist. It was pretty low-budget and he had a great vision about walking through the same room over and over, which I think loosely ties into the theme of Headroom. Arslane is a student of music videos and shot it in a way that is specific to him and helped keep the feel DIY. We filmed it with the help of the Coachella Valley Art Scene, who helped us make some props and the set design, so we’re keeping it local and showcasing the local art scene. It was fun to film, even though we did it on a tight timeline. We had a pizza delivery guy show up and threw him in one of the scenes, but unfortunately that didn’t make the final cut. We actually shot it outside, though we meant for it to look like it was inside. The song is special to me because it’s about trying to live life healthily, which is something that is very relevant to me on a daily basis and I think could apply to anyone. I also think it’s just a fun jam and happy the song came to me! It’s like the thesis statement for my life for the past six months.” The album Headroom dropped on Apr 7, 2017 and you can find it on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, Soundcloud, Google Play, Bandcamp, etc. brightener.link/Headroom facebook.com/brightenermusic

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As you countdown the days to the show, check out the video that accompanies “Longtime Woman.” It’s equal parts spooky and sweet. CD Release Party with Dali’s Llama, the Hellions, Blasting Echo and Sleazy Cortez. Saturday, April 29th, 2017 at 9pm The Hood, 74360 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA.

and the sand-blasted sludge of Dying In The Sun in 2016, the band has happily followed Zach’s quixotic muse. The centerpiece of the Blossom EP is “Longtime Woman.” Trippy and hypnotic,

the track clocks in at over seven minutes. A sepulchral stomp, it offers up a comboplatter of Zach’s patented Cro-Magnon yowl, intertwined guitars, rumbling bass lines and a walloping backbeat.

LOCAL MUSIC SPOTLIGHT

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CV OPEN MIC COMPETITION 2017: WEEK 9

BACKSTAGE JAZZ

BY PATTE PURCELL

RETRO JAM & DANCE PARTY

eek #9 of the CV Open Mic Competition 2017 at The Block Sports Bar & Grill in Cathedral City was a thrilling show as new audience members discovered the fun and the performers showed up in full force. What an exciting show it was! T-shirts from The Block Sports Bar & Grill were given away to several of our cheering fans as they enjoyed great food and Crater Lake Rye Whiskey Specials! Live video feeds filled social media and photos flashed throughout the night. It was a close call once our judge tallied the scores, but our big winner for 1st place was talented rapper, Alpine Alien aka Tony Ballard. The confident, energetic performer took home 2 movie tickets to Cinemark Theatres and will now move on to the Semi Finals May 17th. If he wins there, Alpine will compete in the Grand Finals on May 24th for an MTV Quality Music Video Production from Desert C.A.M. Studios/Winmill Films and award winning Director Chip Miller, plus a trip to Las Vegas from Crater Lake Rye Whiskey, as well as an Artist Development Session from Grammy nominated Producer Ronnie King, a Promotional Photo Shoot from Rav Holly, and an artist merchandise package from Brutal Bee Music Group including logo design and 25 t-shirts, stickers and more! 2nd place was awarded to newcomer, Freido aka Alfredo Arias, whose first open mic performance gained praise and earned him a $25 gift certificate to Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill. 3rd place went to MCKG aka Gabriel Reyes who took home a $25 gift certificate to Murph’s Gaslight. THANK YOU to ALL our performers at the

CV Open Mic Competition for putting on a great show AND making the environment so supportive for all of the artists involved: L Boogie Da Mann and Zack No Slack of Desert Pirates, Christopher Guzman of Who Shot the Drummer, Moses Osmosis, Luis Hernandez aka Wrekless, Erick Estrada aka Zero Sum Game, Nasty Dawg, Solus Lupus, EB Stone, Cino, Wrist Lock, Frankie Lopez, Gabriel Reyes, Alfredo Arias, Tony Ballard, and Jeff aka Grain of Stone Grain. Also a big thanks to Johnny Carmona, our amazing sound technician. I hope to see you all next WEDNESDAY at THE BLOCK SPORTS BAR & GRILL in Cathedral City! Look for coverage of this week’s event and the announcement of winners in the next issue of Coachella Valley Weekly! SPECIAL THANKS to all of our sponsors: Desert C.A.M. Studios/Winmill Films & Chip Miller, Ronnie King Music, Crater Lake Rye Whiskey, Rav Holly, Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill, CV Weekly, Canyon Copy & Print, Brutal Bee Music Group, Murph’s Gaslight, and The Block Sports Bar & Grill. Be sure to “LIKE” Facebook.com/ CVOpenMicCompetition for updates! ALL AGES ALLOWED and YOU may compete EVERY week! PLEASE NOTE: Due to our overwhelming number of interested performers, sign in starts at 7pm and will be closed at 7:45pm. BRING YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY and FANS to join us for excitement, music and fun!!! For questions or information about sign-up, please see Facebook.com/CVOpenMicCompetition or contact creator and host, Morgan Alise James at MorganAliseJames@gmail.com or (714) 651-1911

April 27 to May 3, 2017

bout a month or so ago we attended the Zelda’s Night Club 40th Anniversary Party and we had a blast! The great dance tunes from the 70’s and 80’s and our age group attending brought back so many memories. Mike McCormick from Zelda’s was inundated with people wanting to have him do another one so we teamed up to do a Live Retro Jam with Rick Parma and Chi Town Soul. Rick has performed in a number of our Celebrity Jams; he’s a dynamic entertainer, sax man and vocalist. He does a mean Michael Jackson, Prince, and more. He’s also a recording artist with some funky tunes of his own. He will be joined by popular vocalists including Keisha D. Keisha is nominated for Best Jazz Vocalist for the CV Music Awards, has her own show and is one of the deserts most popular vocalists. Fleet Easton “The Prince of Palm Springs” will be performing his songs “full disco”. Fleet has his star on the walk in Palm Springs. Vertice Williams, a popular vocalist from LA, will also be performing. She’s a recording artist who performs with Steve Oliver and has a current single rising on the charts. The party will also include Zelda’s resident

DJ, Dynamic Dave who will be playing tunes during breaks and afterwards. The party starts at 5 pm and goes until close. Majestic Tacos will be serving mouth- watering tacos (3 for $5) , bacon wrapped hot dogs ($4) and Quesadillas ($5). There will be Buzz Box cocktails at special prices too. The event is sponsored by Coachella Valley Weekly and our other sponsors EOS Fitness and the420kitchen who will be passing out gift certificates. There will be swimsuit modeling by Tantastic (owner Lilly will be on hand as well). We’ll also have an art display by Michael Angelo a local artist with great flair and his sponsor Harv’s Car Wash. If you love to dance, you will love this party! From Disco to Prince and Earth Wind and Fire, your favorite tunes will get you up and dancing. Join us for Retro Jam and Dance Party next Monday May 1, from 5 until close at Zelda’s Nightclub in Palm Springs at 611 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. Tickets are only $25 and can be purchased online at www.purplepass.com/retrojam or by calling 1-800-316-8559. Questions about the event can be directed to me at 1-702219-6777.

April 27 to May 3, 2017

CONSIDER THIS

THE SNEETCHES

f you came of age in the late ‘80s and preferred Punk over Top 40, the only place to find new music was on MTV’s “120 Minutes” program. For two hours every Sunday night the music television channel corralled all the outlier artists that, apparently, seemed too exotic for regular airplay. It was kind of a form of musical segregation, but for aficionados of Punk, Post-Punk, New Wave, No Wave and Alternative, it meant they could safely enjoy the sights and sounds of a Pixies video knowing it wouldn’t be followed by some mainstream shite like Poison or Paula Abdul. (That sort of jarring juxtaposition can cause musical P.T.S.D.) “120 Minutes” played left of the dial artists like the Blake Babies, Cocteau Twins, Robyn Hitchcock, Jane’s Addiction, Lemonheads, Stone Roses and the Sugarcubes. This is where most people discovered the Sneetches. Mike Levy and Matt Carges had both cycled through a series of Bay Area Punk bands when they formed the Sneetches in San Francisco in 1985. Named after Dr. Seuss book that subtly taught the philosophy of tolerance, the Sneetches ditched the nervous angst of Punk and concentrated on a sweeter style that reflected their love for ‘60s bands like the Monochrome Set, Easybeats and the Zombies. Mike and Matt employed the D.I.Y. approach to recording, initially the duo played everything themselves. Ex-Cortinas drummer Daniel Swan joined the fold in 1986, (the British Punk band had an almost hit in 1979 with the single, “Fascist Dictator). As a trio they recorded their fulllength debut, Lights Out With The Sneetches in 1987. The following year they released their gorgeous sophomore effort, Sometimes That’s All We Have and recruited another Brit, bassist Alec Paleo. Itfelt like all the puzzle pieces were coming together. They played a series West Coast dates opening for the moody Shoegaze band My Bloody

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“FORM OF PLAY: A RETROSPECTIVE” (OMNIVORE RECORDINGS) Valentine. Their videos began to receive some airplay on “120 Minutes,” giving them national exposure. In 1989 they undertook an arduous nationwide tour that ended at New York’s infamous CBGB club. 1990 saw the release of Slow their first long-player as a four-piece. Tours of France and Japan followed, they also managed to collaborate with heroes like Chris Wilson of the Flamin’ Groovies and Power Pop progenitors the Shoes. Blow Out The Sun arrived in 1994, and not long after that the band quietly called it quits. The split was never acrimonious, it just seemed like time to move on, but the breakup hit their fans pretty hard. In less than 10 the Sneetches managed to record a surfeit of material: four studio albums, three EPs and a couple of odds n’ sods compilations, all on tiny labels like Kaleidescope, Alias, spinART and Bus Stop. Luckily, the fine folks at Omnivore Recordings have curated a 22song career defining compilation, Form Of Play: A Retrospective. The album opens with the gangly “Over ‘Round Each Other.” Something of an existential nursery rhyme, it blends angular, sci-fi guitar, plonky piano, akimbo handclaps and sunshiny harmonies. It offers an exhilarating hint of the aural delights to come. “Over...” was extracted from the Slow album, along with four other cuts. If the Partridge Family ever collaborated with Gang Of Four and Tower Of Power, it might sound like “Voices In My Head.” Shards of guitar collide with stentorian horns, lush keys, hopscotch rhythms and Mike Levy’s boyish tenor. Jabberwocky lyrics try and quell the inner voices that result in impulsive behavior. Splattery organ notes, rumbling bass, chunky power chords and a pummeling backbeat propels the go-for- Baroque arrangement of “What’s In Your Mind.” The lyrics puzzle the interior workings of an airy ingénue. “She has the neatest smile but underneath it all there is only a child/A mirrored face that gleams with sort of cellophane eyes, cracking at the seams.” Prickly guitar, swirling harpsichord and dissonant piano ratchets up the intrigue on the instrumental break. On “Wish You Would” shimmery guitar floats over Entwistle-style bass lines and a taut martial cadence. Here a tonguetied suitor tries to get past his shyness; “Thinking of ways to say something to you, but I do nothing instead.” Meanwhile, “Let Us Go” folds feathery acoustic filigrees into layered harmonies and brushed percussion. Off-kilter bongo rhythms accent the lyrics’ cryptic equivocation; “Where are your tears, where have they gone/What have we become there’s no turning back now.” Four songs crop up from Sometimes That’s All We Have. A finger-snappin’ rhythm is supplanted by a clip-clop gait

on “Don’t Look Back.” Carnival keys, high lonesome harmonica and smoky pedal steel wrap around languid harmonies that recall “Pet Sound” era Beach Boys. Stuttery guitar, a dropped beat, soaring horns and a tambourine shake anchor the slippery Psychedelia of “Take My Hand.” Mindbender lyrics seem to hint at a hallucinogenic trip. “Empty Sea,” ebbs and flows, as chilly keys lap over whoosh synths and a surprising ‘70s-style guitar god solo. Tinkling percussion colors the instrumental coda. The horns return on the wildly ambitious “Unusual Sounds.” Kaleidoscopic acoustic guitar lattices over honeyed harmonies, kinetic drums and plangent keys. The melody has an old fashioned, almost vaudevillian quality. As it builds to a frenzied crescendo on the bridge, Punky electric riffs joust with skronky sax. Three songs pop up from Blow Out The Sun. Opening with a shimmery organ wash and moody vocals, “What I Know” quickly

shapeshifts, accelerating on the chorus, adding crunchy Power Pop riffs . Downcast harmonies are front and center on the evocative ballad “Behind The Shadow.” Glimmers of hope peak through the clouds on the pensive “A Good Thing.” Here, the descending piano notes, plinky vibraphone and plucked Spanish guitar echo Brian Wilson’s early sonic experimentation. Form Of Play is dotted with obscure gems like the jangle pop of “…And I’m Thinking,” the percolating “Only For A Moment” and the sun-dappled “Juliana Why.” Three live tracks confirm the Sneetches were as compelling on stage as they were in the studio. “Heloise” weds strafing power chords to a sideways Bossa Nova beat. ”The Weather Scene” is equal parts stompy and hypnotic and “A Light On Above” crackles with intensity. Other interesting tracks include the ethereal lullaby “They Keep Me Running” and “Looking For Something” which is frenetic and surprisingly Punktastic. The album closes with the dreamy “How Does It Feel.” A previously unreleased demo, that (no surprise), sounds as assured as their more polished efforts. The only thing missing is the sublime title track from Sometimes That’s All We Have. But, to paraphrase the Stones, you can’t get all the Sneetches you want, but with Form Of Play, you get what you need. This is a nearly flawless introduction, a perfect addition for anyone who’s worn out their Big Star and Left Banke records. The Sneetches may have never topped the charts, but their quiescent charms continue to resonate.

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ART SCENE MARCY GREGORY – BY ANGELA ROMEO LOOKING AT THE DISCARD TO DIVINE

April 27 to May 3, 2017

ard Edge is a term coined by the art critic Jules Langster to describe work that is characterized by simplified, geometric forms drawn with precise contours and broad strokes of monochromatic color. A path of sharp crisp lines is rarely the path to becoming an artist. Case in point - artist Marcy Gregory. With a background in art history, urban planning and nutrition this New Jersey transplant has wound her way to a unique niche in the art world. Working from her Palm Desert studio Marcy uses scrap wood and recycled cardboard to create multi-dimensional work. She is also a “realist portraitist” as Marcy calls her style. But the road to this work began with a passion for art, chance meeting and an imagination that saw beauty where others some waste. “It is hard for me to define what inspired me to be an artist,” said Marcy. “I always took art classes. My degree from Boston University is in Art History. But I did not see myself as an artist. It was a class at the Palm Spring Art Museum taught by Florence Treatman that started the transition. Florence was influenced by Louise Nevelson and her use of wood. Florence in turn inspired me.” Linda Nochlin’s 1971 essay Why Have There Been No Great Women Artists? cited Nevelson as a major influence on the new generation of feminist artists. Nevelson also influenced installation art of the late 1960s and 1970s. To Nevelson each element of the installation, no matter how humble the material, was an integral part of the holistic installation and was just as important as an individual object. For Nevelson the wood that she gathered on the New York City streets, at first to burn to keep her and her son, sculptor Mike Nevelson warm, became the medium that would spark Nevelson’s creativity and fame. “My family and I used to go to Idyllwild to the Family Art Camp. There I was gifted a refrigerator box of wood, odds and ends. Like Nevelson, these scraps became my narrative. My work evolves and is inspired by the shape of the wood. As the refrigerator box nears empty, I find my work becoming more deliberate. The origins of my work start within that box. However crude or unrefined the wood maybe, it is the basis for the art I create.” Marcy’s sculpture work varies from what she refers to as “more intimate association with the sculpture” size to 4 foot by 5 foot wall pieces. The works, often incorporating word, cardboard and Styrofoam, transform these commonplace throwaways into complex studies. “I enjoy watching people engage with my work. I know each piece intimately. I create it. I live with it. I

watch it evolve. I am always connected to the piece but I realize to that there is time to let it go. I know I can never recreate a particular work, but I can continue creating.” George O’Keefe once said,” Whether you succeed or not is irrelevant…Making your unknown known is the important thing.” It is that desire to create, for the appreciation, for the feedback, for the self-satisfaction that makes Marcy’s work intriguing and compelling. Marcy’s work is currently part of the California Dreaming exhibit at the Izen Miller Gallery. For more info visit www.izenmillergallery.com. For more info about Marcy Gregory visit www. marcygregory.com.

April 27 to May 3, 2017

PET PLACE

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BY JANET McAFEE

ARE YOU READY FOR A DOG?

egular readers of this column know that one of our continuing themes is encouraging people to adopt a shelter dog or cat. Many columns feature some of these amazing animals and how they transformed the lives of their adopters for the better. I work with Loving All Animals’ rescue dog adoption program, Mobile Mutts, and worked with some people who never owned a dog before. Most of those first time adopters adapt easily to the joyful routine of pet ownership. However, we worked with one woman in her 60’s who never owned an animal before, and after a brief time called to return the pooch when she acquired a new boyfriend who wanted to travel. Luckily, her dog was rehomed within a few days. Getting a dog is a responsibility and a long time commitment, and getting one that matches your lifestyle and living situation is crucial to ensure success. If you are a retired senior living in a small apartment, a border collie puppy may not be the best choice. If you are a jogger seeking an exercise companion, a Pug who can’t tolerate exertion in the heat would not be a good match. Here are some other things to consider before bringing that cute pooch home. 1. Do you have the time to train a new dog? Even if a dog has some prior training, you will need to teach him the rules of your home, including what furniture he is allowed to sit on. The basics include potty training, coming when you call him, and safe interaction with your other pets as well as visiting children. If you can afford it, a private

dog trainer can work wonders. Group classes at a reasonable cost are available at your local Petsmart and Petco stores. 2. Is everyone in your home on board? We frequently get calls from folks seeking a dog who have never checked with their spouse or partner. This includes roommates and any other adults living in the house. Discuss ahead of time who will provide care for the animal. Consider how receptive your other pets will be to a newcomer. Get advice online or consult your vet about how to introduce the new dog to his canine siblings. 3. Can you financially care for a dog? Everyone is aware of the cost of pet food and supplies. Veterinary care can be a major and unexpected expense. Consider whether you can provide both routine and emergency vet care. If you plan to travel, factor in the cost of boarding or pet sitters. 4. Can you commit to having the dog for a decade or longer? Adopting a canine is a long term commitment, especially if you adopt a young animal in good health. Large breed dogs can live up to 14 years, and some of the smaller breeds have been known to live as long as 17 or 18 years. If you are in your 80’s, think twice about that cute puppy that looks so adorable, and take a second look at some of those fabulous senior dogs who have a harder time getting a home. You can’t necessarily count on your adult children to take in your pets if you become unable to care for them. Shelter employees report that a large number of animals enter our public shelters when their owners pass away or enter assisted living centers. Folks of all ages need a plan for your animals

should you become unable to care for them. 5. What type or breed of dog best suits your lifestyle? Talk to some experts, including dog trainers and shelter employees. Most large breed dogs do best when they have a yard for exercise. Smaller breeds are better suited to apartments and condos. When you visit a shelter or rescue, they provide a private visiting area when you can interact with prospective animals. Conduct some

SWEET SHADOW This fluffy and affectionate Maine Coon cat hopes for a home soon. This middle aged fellow was rescued by www.forevermeow.org, contact (760) 335-6767.

SWEET MACK Handsome with a heart full of love, middle aged Mack waits patiently for a home at the Coachella Valley Animal Campus. Come meet this special fellow at 72-050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms. Dog ID#A1349640, (760) 343-3644.

online research. Keep an open mind, as not all breeds of dogs match their attributed behaviors. I worked with one woman who insisted on getting a female pure-breedlooking rescue Boston Terrier....today she is the happy owner of a male tiny Chihuahua. 6. Are dogs allowed where you live? Check with your landlord first! They may require a pet deposit. Some apartment buildings and home owner associations have restrictions on the size of dogs allowed, usually measured by weight. 7. Are you knowledgeable on care and safety? Becoming educated on proper nutrition and health care is an important part of pet ownership. Remove potential hazards from your home. Get recommendations for a good veterinarian. Find out where your local emergency vet is located. The only 24hour vet in the Coachella Valley is VCA in Indio, located at 46920 Jefferson, and they can be contacted at (760) 342-4711. Most folks report their lives are enriched and more joyful after they adopt a dog. Our wonderful canine companions keep us happy and healthy. Careful planning helps to ensure that perfect match! Jmcafee7@verizon.net

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THE VINO VOICE

April 27 to May 3, 2017

BY RICK RIOZZA

THE TAPESTRY OF RED WINE

told you this was going to happen. In the desert here, springtime has always sprung into a quick summertime heater. Even though we received our great share of rain and wonderful snow on our mountains, we have the example of dayone of the BNP Paribas Tennis Open that spiked to 90 degrees, and, now the usual heat couching Coachella & Stagecoach. And while we tried to discuss and review as many red wines for our “winter” season enthusiasts, I’m already hearing the clamoring from our readers that everything is coming up rosés and are looking for rosy recommendations stat! Fortunately, I believe we have the backing of the red, white & blue-blooded rosé community to continue on mentioning a few more red wines that can wrap around our vino brains to still consider for lateafternoon and dinner quaffs. Just as with last year’s columns, we will do our more-than-fair share of covering the therapeutic thirst quenching white wines of the valley. But as far as I can tell, being part of the wine team at Total Wine, we’re still selling as many Cabernet Sauvignons as Chardonnay and it’s over 100 degrees outside! No vino lover friend I speak to find themselves shackled to a “seasonal wine”; they’re drinking what they wish, when they want—no matter the heat, no matter the color. So for your sipping enjoyment, please consider this following red selection: The BV boys are back in town with Beaulieu Vineyards’ 2014 Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley and the 2013 Reserve Tapestry. The red wines from this famous and venerable winery always deliver. And they are both history and voluptuousness in a glass. For more than 100 years BV has been setting the standard for rich, classic Napa Valley quaffs. Everyone I know, always smiles when they see a BV wine uncorked at the table. So let’s talk a bit about BV’s Rutherford

Cab. For you fortunate travelers up to Napa Valley, the Rutherford AVA area is clearly on the radar. Beaulieu Vineyards was one of the first to produce wines here. And—we’ve all heard about the famed “Rutherford Dust” that the wines can exhibit in the flavor profile. A fun subject for sure: Can one taste the dust? Can one smell the dust?— surely a sneeze would follow. It’s been said, “In Rutherford, the deeper soils and microclimates create longer growing seasons and ‘hang time’ that seem to round out the tannins in a soft, dusty style. This gives wines from the area a powdery ‘fine dusty tannin’ effect with hints of plump cocoa powder. It is an absolutely addictive element in these wines.” And there is the Rutherford Dust Society, a winery association dedicated to promoting this appellation. The society organizes an annual trade tasting called A Day in the Dust. Good dusty times! As to the terroir generally, the area is warmer than Oakville and the Stags Leap District; its gravelly, sandy and loamy soils, provide exceptional drainage for growing Cabernet Sauvignon and other Bordeaux varietals. The BV 2014 Rutherford Cab is a power player with great saturation of color,

aromas and flavors. Winery notes state: “It’s massive brambly blackberry, cassis and black plum expression intermingles with nuances of earthy forest loam, mocha, pipe tobacco, caramel and sweet oak spices with “dusty” tannins and a balanced acidity.” Definitely a wine to write home about, and, why not send a couple of bottles home to mom for Mother’s Day as well. The term “tapestry” can be use figuratively in reference to an intricate or complex combination of things. Of course, this definition seems a textbook description of the BV 2013 Reserve Tapestry, the Bordeaux-blend handcrafted from the finest grapes of the vintage from BV’s premier estates in Rutherford, Stag Leaps District, St. Helena and Calistoga— that speaks volumes! How lucky are you California vino fans with the opportunity to enjoy a bottle such as this at only $52 at Total Wine & More, Palm Desert! You guys know this; a Bordeaux of this quality would go for over $80 easy. The 2013 vintage yielded highly concentrated grapes that became generous, intense wines with masculine tannin structure. The artistry—the tapestry, of blending the five Bordeaux-heritage grape varieties, contribute to the layer upon layer flavors

and complexities. We’re talking about briary blackberry, classic cassis, profound plum notes, traces of roses, forest thicket, and graphic graphite. Geez—as you can tell, these wine descriptions are an alliterative treasure-trove! In all seriousness folks, this is a treat of a wine for those who care. And why not send a couple of bottles to mom—or dad!—thank you! for the up-coming special occasions. For you week geeks still in the play here: the winemaker tailored the winemaking for each varietal (Cab Sauv, Merlot, Cab Franc, Petite Verdot, and Malbec) to best capture the personality of both the vintage and specific vineyard block. Cold soaking of destemmed grapes, gentle punch downs in open-top fermenters and in-barrel malolactic fermentation provided the wine’s richly textured flavors. Please—don’t be afraid to aerate this wine for three hours or so. It’s a very complex wine that would love to exhibit all that it is, so let it “breathe” for a while. You’ll be tasting and recognizing what a true Napa wine is all about. Cheers! Rick is your somm-about town entertaining and conducting at fun wine seminars at Total Wine, Palm Desert. Contact winespectrum@aol.com

April 27 to May 3, 2017

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THUR APRIL 27 29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 Bobby Furgo & Co 6pm ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 Acoustic Set w/ Wild Life, Discoteca w/ DJ Victor Rodriguez 9pm AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-202-1111 Jazz Trio w/ Francesca Amari, Bill Marx and Doug McDonald 7pm AZUL; PS; 760-325-5533 Piano Bar 6pm BIG ROCK PUB; IND; 706-200-8988 Stagecoach Roundup Party w/ The Bull 3-7pm, Aubrey Road 7pm BLUEMBER; RM; 760-862-4581 John Stanley King 6-10pm CASTELLI’S; PD; 760-773-3365 Patrick Tuzzolino 5:30pm CORKTREE; PD; 760-779-0123 Michael Keeth 6-9pm CUNARD’S SANDBAR; LQ; 760-564-3660 The Bill Baker Show 6pm DHS SPA LOUNGE; DHS; 760-329-6787 Karaoke w/ DJ Scott 9pm FISHERMAN’S GROTTO; PD; 760-776-6533 Barry Baughn and Bob Gross 6:30pm GADI’S RESTAURANT AND BAR; YV; 760365-6633 Open Mic Night 7pm THE HOOD; PD; 760-636-5220 Dine Out For Life and Drag Queen Bingo 7pm, Red’s Rockstar Karaoke 9pm HOODOO COCKTAIL GARDEN @ THE HYATT; PS; 760-322-9000 Chris Lomeli 7pm HUNTER’S; PS; 760-323-0700 Open Mic 9pm INDIAN WELLS RESORT HOTEL; IW; 760345-6466 Frank DiSalvo 6pm JOSHUA TREE SALOON; JT; 760-366-2250 Punk Rock Night 9pm KOKOPELLI’S; YV; 760-228-2589 Karaoke 7pm LA RUE BISTRO; LQ; 760-296-3420 Slim Man 6pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-3252794 Hot Rox LAVENDER BISTRO; LQ; 760-564-5353 Live Entertainment 5:30pm LIT@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; 760-3452450 Country Night w/ Country Nation 8pm THE LOUNGE, AGUA CALIENTE; RM; 888999-1995 Quinto Menguante 8-1am MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760-325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm MIRAMONTE; IW; 760-341-2200 Christina Reyes and Brett McLaughlin 5-8pm NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke 8pm THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Kevin Henry 6-8pm Tim Burleson 8pm PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-365-5956 John Doe Rock “N” Roll Band ft. Howe Gelb, Syd Straw and Karyn Kuhl 8pm PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND COCKTAILS; TP; 760-343-2115 TBA 9pm RED BARN; PD; 760-346-0191 DJs 9pm SAMMY G’s; PS; 760-320-8041 Evaro Brothers 8pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S MARKET; PS; 760-322-9293 The Smooth Brothers 7pm STUFT PIZZA; PD; 760-777-9989 Acoustic Live 6pm SULLIVAN’S STEAKHOUSE; PD; 760-3413560 Dude Jones 6pm TACK ROOM TAVERN; IND; 760-347-9985 T-Bone Karaoke 8pm THREE SIXTY NORTH; PS; 760-327-1773 Anthony DiGerlando Show 6:30pm VICKY’S OF SANTE FE; IW; 760-345-9770 Robert Salisbury 5-6pm, Jersey Gold 6:30pm WANG’S; PS; 760-325-9264 Derek Jordan Gregg 6pm WOODY’S BURGER; PS; 760-230-0188 Linda Peterson Jazz 6pm ZELDA’S; PS; 760-325-2375 DJ 8pm

FRI APRIL 28

29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 Michael Lowe 6:30pm ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 The Wurst Weekender w/ Bienvenido Boogie 10pm AGAVE LOUNGE@THE HYATT REGENCY; IW; 760-674-4080 Art of Sax 8pm AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-202-1111 Mark Kahny and Francesca Amari 6:30pm AZUL; PS; 760-325-5533 Friday Night Sour Hour w/ Pink Lemonade Drag Show 9pm BART LOUNGE; C.C.; 760-799-8800 108 w/ DJ sets by: Kid Kobra, CieloHigh, Rich Brandon, Imdead, Albert Ramirez and Captain OSIV 8pm BEER HUNTER; LQ; 760-564-7442 212 Band 9pm BIG ROCK PUB; IND; 706-200-8988 Dude Jones 8pm BISTRO 60 @TRILOGY; LQ; 760-501-0620 The Carmens 6pm THE BLOCK; C.C.; 760-832-7767 Karaoke 9pm BLUE BAR, SPOTLIGHT 29; INDIO; 760-7755566 DJ Double A 8pm BLUEMBER; RM; 760-862-4581 The Stanley Butler Trio 6-10pm CASCADE LOUNGE, SPA RESORT CASINO; PS; 888-999-1995 DJ Michael Wright 9-1am CASTELLI’S; PD; 760-773-3365 Patrick Tuzzolino 5:30pm CATHEDRAL CANYON GOLF CLUB;C.C.; 760-328-6571 Coachella Valley All Stars 6-9pm CUNARD’S SANDBAR; LQ; 760-564-3660 The Bill Baker Show 6pm ELECTRIC SPORTS LOUNGE; YV; 760-2281199 DJ Ceddy Cedd 9pm EL MEXICALI CAFÉ 2; IND; 760-342-2333 Cesar Daniel Lopez on the harp 6-9pm FISHERMAN’S GROTTO; PD; 760-7766533 Gina Carey 6pm THE GRILL ON MAIN; LQ; 760-777-7773 The Myx 8:30pm THE HARD ROCK HOTEL PS; PS; 760-3259676 Esjay Jones Presents: Acoustic Sessions w/ Courtney Chambers, Andy Cahan and Allen Morris 8pm THE HOOD; PD; 760-636-5220 HOBP, Drop Mob and Brain Vat 9pm HOODOO COCKTAIL GARDEN @ THE HYATT; PS; 760-322-9000 Bill Ramirez 6:30pm HUNTER’S; PS; 760-323-0700 Live VJ 9pm INDIAN WELLS RESORT HOTEL; IW; 760345-6466 Frank DiSalvo 6pm JOSHUA TREE SALOON; JT; 760-366-2250 Live DJ 8:30pm KOKOPELLI’S; YV; 760-228-2589 Complete Bastards 8pm LA QUINTA BREWERY;PD; 760-200-2597 TBA 7pm LA RUE BISTRO; LQ; 760-296-3420 Slim Man 6pm

LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-3252794 Palm Springs Sound Company in the afternoon, Hot Rox in the night LAVENDER BISTRO; LQ; 760-564-5353 Live Entertainment 5:30pm LIT@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; 760-3452450 Common Ground 9pm THE LOUNGE; AGUA CALIENTE; RM; 888999-1995 DJ Jerry 9pm MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760-325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm MOXIE; PS; 760-318-9900 TBA 5-8pm NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke 8-1:15am THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Kevin Henry 6-8pm Tim Burleson 8pm PALM DESERT COUNTRY CLUB; PD; 760345-0222 Lisa & The Gents 6:30pm PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-365-5956 Nikki Lane, Jonathan Tyler, Jesse Ebaugh & The Tender Things 8pm PEABODY’S CAFÉ; PS; 760-322-1877 Karaoke 7:30pm PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND COCKTAILS; TP; 760-343-2115 Red’s Rockstar Karaoke 9pm PURPLE ROOM; PS; 760-322-4422 Scot Bruce 8pm RANCHO LAS PALMAS; RM 212 Band 5:30pm RED BARN; PD; 760-346-0191 ILLXVGLX$ w/ Ray Vaughn, DJ Amavida, Larry Lens and Razor J 9pm RIVIERA; PS; 760-327-8311 Michael Keeth 7-10pm SAMMY G’s; PS; 760-320-8041 Evaro Brothers 8pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S MARKET; PS; 760-322-9293 Barry Baughn Blues 8-11pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S MARKET; LQ; 760-777-1601 The Carmens 8-11pm SHELLY’S LOUNGE@TORTOISE ROCK CASINO; 29 Palms; Rojer Arnold & Bobby Furgo 9pm SMOKIN’ BURGERS; PS; 760-883-5999 Ron James 6pm SOLANO’S BISTRO; LQ; 760-771-6655 Michael Madden 6-9pm SOUL OF MEXICO; IND; 760-200-8787 Latin Rock 10pm SULLIVAN’S STEAKHOUSE; PD; 760-3413560 Demetrious and Co. 6pm TACK ROOM TAVERN; IND; 760-347-9985 TBA 9pm THREE SIXTY NORTH; PS; 760-327-1773 Pat Rizzo & Dennis Michaels 6:30pm TJ’S; PD; 760-345-6744 TBA 9pm TRILUSSA ITALIAN RISTORANTE; PS; 760328-2300 Julius & Sylvia Music Duo 6-10pm VIBE; MORONGO CASINO; CAB; 951-7555391 The Rick Whitfield Band 10pm VICKY’S OF SANTE FE; IW; 760-345-9770 Meet the Corwins 5:30pm, The John Stanley King Show 8pm

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WANG’S IN THE DESERT; PS; 760-325-9264 Karaoke 8:30pm WESTIN MISSION HILLS; RM; 760-3285955 Michael Keeth 6-10pm THE WINE EMPORIUM; LQ; 760-565-5512 Rob Martinez and Todd Ashley ft. Lisa LaFaro Weselis 5-8:30pm WOODY’S BURGER; PS; 760-230-0188 Rose Mallett 6:30pm ZELDA’S; PS; 760-325-2375 DJ 9pm

INDIAN WELLS RESORT HOTEL; IW; 760345-6466 Frank DiSalvo 6pm JOSHUA TREE SALOON; JT; 760-366-2250 TBA 9pm KOKOPELLI’S; YV; 760-228-2589 Karaoke 7pm LA RUE BISTRO; LQ; 760-296-3420 Slim Man 6pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-3252794 Palm Springs Sound Company,in the afternoon,Hot Rox,in the night LAVENDER BISTRO; LQ; 760-564-5353 Live Entertainment 5:30pm LIT@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; 760-34529 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 2450 Common Ground 9pm Bev & Bill 6:30pm THE LOUNGE, AGUA CALIENTE; RM; 888ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 Horizontal 999-1995 Rye Brothers 9pm Hiatus 11am poolside, Dance, Prance, MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; Romance 10pm 760-325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm AGAVE LOUNGE@THE HYATT REGENCY; NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 IW; 760-674-4080 Art of Sax 8pm Karaoke 8-1:15am AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-202-1111 THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Kevin Henry Cabaret on the Green Open Mic 7:30pm 6-8pm Tim Burleson 8pm AZUL; PS; 760-325-5533 Denise Carter PALM CANYON ROADHOUSE; PS; 7607:30pm 327-4080 30 Miles Out 9pm BART LOUNGE; C.C.; 760-799-8800 Super PALM DESERT COUNTRY CLUB; PD; 760Sonido w/ Alf Alpha, Los Pleyboyz and DJ 345-0222 Hotwyre 6:30pm Franco 9pm PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-365-5956 BEATNIK LOUNGE; JT; TBA 9pm Shadow Mountain Band 5pm, Moonsville BIG ROCK PUB; IND; 706-200-8988 The Collective 8pm Mighty Roar 8pm PEABODY’S CAFÉ; PS; 760-322-1877 BLUE BAR; SPOTLIGHT 29; IND; 760-775Karaoke 7:30pm 5566 DJ 9pm PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND BLUEMBER; RM; 760-862-4581 Gina Carey COCKTAILS; TP; 760-343-2115 Red’s 6-10pm CASCADE LOUNGE, SPA RESORT CASINO; Rockstar Karaoke 9pm PS; 888-999-1995 DJ Michael Wright 9-1am PURPLE ROOM; PS; 760-322-4422 Sharon McNight 8pm CASTELLI’S; PD; 760-773-3365 Patrick RED BARN; PD; 760-346-0191 The 60 Grit Tuzzolino 5:30pm Band 9pm CHILL BAR; PS; 760-327-1079 TBA 9pm RIVIERA; PS; 760-327-8311 TBA 7-10pm CUNARD’S SANDBAR; LQ; 760-564-3660 ROCKYARD@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; The Bill Baker Show 6pm Steel Rod and Damage Inc. (Tribute to DHS SPA LOUNGE; DHS; 760-329-6787 Metallica) 7:30pm Karaoke w/ DJ Scott 9pm SAMMY G’s; PS; 760-320-8041 Evaro ELECTRIC SPORTS LOUNGE; YV; 760-228Brothers 8pm 1199 DJ Ceddy Cedd 9pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S EL MEXICALI CAFÉ 2; IND; 760-342-2333 MARKET; PS; 760-322-9293 Barry Baughn Cesar Daniel Lopez on the harp 6-9pm Blues 8-11pm FISHERMAN’S GROTTO; PD; 760-776-6533 SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S Jack Ruvio 6pm MARKET; LQ; 760-777-1601 The Carmens GADI’S RESTAURANT AND BAR; YV; 7608-11pm 365-6633 Dana Larson & Friends 6-9pm SHELLY’S LOUNGE@TORTOISE ROCK THE GRILL ON MAIN; LQ; 760-777-7773 CASINO; 29 Palms; Rojer Arnold & Bobby TBA 8:30pm Furgo 9pm THE GROOVE LOUNGE; SPOTLIGHT 29; SIDEWINDER GRILL; DHS; 760-329-7929 INDIO; 760-775-5566 DJ 8pm Karaoke w/ Milly G 6pm THE HARD ROCK HOTEL PS; PS; 760-325SMOKIN’ BURGERS; PS; 760-883-5999 Ron 9676 Esjay Jones Presents: Global Sessions James 6pm w/ David Macias, Rick Shelley and The Adobe SOUL OF MEXICO; IND; 760-200-8787 Collective 8pm Latin Music 10pm THE HOOD; PD; 760-636-5220 Dali’s Llama, SULLIVAN’S STEAKHOUSE; PD; 760-341The Hellions and Blasting Echo 9pm 3560 TBA 6pm HOODOO COCKTAIL GARDEN @ THE TACK ROOM TAVERN; IND; 760-347-9985 HYATT; PS; 760-322-9000 Bill Ramirez TBA 9pm 6:30pm THREE SIXTY NORTH; PS; 760-327-1773 HUNTER’S; PS; 760-323-0700 Live VJ 9pm Dennis Michael 6:30pm

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April 27 to May 3, 2017

TRILUSSA ITALIAN RISTORANTE; PS; 760328-2300 Julius & Sylvia Music Duo 6-10pm VIBE, MORONGO CASINO; CAB; 951-7555391 DJ Hektik 10pm VICKY’S OF SANTE FE; IW; 760-345-9770 Rose Mallett & Barney McClure 5pm, Johnny Meza and Co. 7:30pm VILLAGE PUB; PS; 760-323-3265 Ladies Night w/ Dirty Desert Entertainment 9pm THE WINE EMPORIUM; LQ; 760-565-5512 Mark Gregg and Andy Cahan 8pm WESTIN MISSION HILLS; RM; 760-3285955 Michael Keeth 7-11pm WOODY’S BURGER; PS; 760-230-0188 Yve Evans Jazz Brunch 10am-2pm, Stanley Butler Band 6:30pm ZELDA’S; PS; 760-325-2375 DJs 9pm

SUN APRIL 30

29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 Bob Garcia 6pm ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 Ciao-Down 11am, Intoxica Radio Live w/ Howie Pyro 9pm AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-202-1111 Jazz Brunch w/ Shelley Yoelin and Bill Casale 11am AZUL; PS; 760-325-5533 The Judy Show 7:30pm BART LOUNGE; C.C.; 760-799-8800 Latin Night w/ DJ LF, Richie Rich 7pm BLUEMBER; RM; 760-862-4581 Michael Keeth 6-10pm CASCADE LOUNGE, SPA RESORT; PS; 888-999-1995 Nash with Quinto Menguante 9pm CASTELLI’S; PD; 760-773-3365 Joe Jaggi 5:30pm DHS SPA LOUNGE; DHS; 760-329-6787 Radio 60 3-6pm EL MEXICALI CAFÉ 2; IND; 760-342-2333 Cesar Daniel Lopez on the harp 6-9pm GADI’S RESTAURANT AND BAR; YV; 760365-6633 Dana Larson &Friends 5-8pm continue to page 20

April 27 to May 3, 2017

THE PAMPERED PALATE

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BY DENISE ORTUNO-NEIL

FRESH AGAVE’S REFRESHING MARGARITAS

icture it, a refreshing tangy ice cold Margarita blissfully floating in your mouth, the slight tinge of salt grazing your lips (or not if you like to go salt-less). There is nothing quite like it on a warm weekend afternoon, and Fresh Agave in Palm Desert has one of the best Margaritas in the Coachella Valley. Coupled with fantastic food and ultra-friendly service, it’s an awesome spot to relax and raise a glass. I remember the spot where Fresh Agave stands today as a former Mexican restaurant a long time ago…El Mexican Café I believe. Then later El Mirasol gave the location a try for a bit as I recall. But it is Fresh Agave that seems to have found the right recipe for lasting success there, as they are consistently busy all year round. Opened in October 2010 by Rigo and Cecilia Garcia, the restaurant offers up some of the best Mexican food and Margaritas in the desert, and is a go to spot for The Palm Springs Local. There is just something about it. Besides the tasty food and drinks, I really enjoy their quaint bar and it’s social vibe. It is kind of on the small side, but that is what makes it so cool. Although they have ample dining room seating, I prefer the bar. However, to sit there, you have to get there at a time when the bar is not full, or

patiently wait for a seat to open up and then pounce on it! Part of the charm there is their service. Even if you have never been there before, the staff, and Bartender extraordinaire Jesus, will make you feel like a regular. It is that intangible quality that keeps me and a multitude of other loyal guests coming back over and over again. Now if you’re wondering what Agave means, well I will tell you. It is what the main ingredient of the wondrous Margarita is made from, Tequila. The Blue Agave plant produces the nectar that makes any Mexican meal even better. You can see the restaurants love for its moniker clearly from its all-encompassing blue walls. Their House Margarita is the best, it is pure and simple with Gold Tequila, Triple Sec and Sweet & Sour. I have it on the rocks with salt, however having it blended is also an option. But there are other Margarita varieties to enjoy as well, including the One Eleven (the House with a float of Chambord), the Cadillac (House with a floater of Grand Marnier), the Skinny for those of you watching your weight (Hornitos Sauza Resposado, Fresh Lime and Agave Nectar), or a try a fruit Margarita with Strawberry, Mango, Peach, Tamarindo, Banana or Pina Colada.

There are plenty of food selections to go along with your libation. My favorite is the Quesadilla with Fajita Chicken. It is so succulent and big! It is easily shared between two people. Another absolute fave

of mine is the Taco Fiesta for two. It actually could feed three people, maybe four. My boyfriend and I have ordered it several times and after eating for a while, it hardly looks like a dent has been made. The Taco Fiesta has portions of Carne Asada, Pollo Asada, Carnitas, Chorizo, Guacamole, Pica de Gallo, Jalapenos, Sour Cream and Cheese with your choice of tortillas. For only $24, it is one heck of a deal! Besides my favorites, their menu offers up many other scrumptious items, everything from Tacos, Enchiladas, Fish dishes and Mole too. They are opened seven days a week from 11am to 9pm during the week, and until 10pm on the weekends. Check out their daily Happy Hour from 3pm to 5pm for special pricing. Fresh Agave in Palm Desert is awesome for a weekend afternoon (or anytime) filled with super fantastic Margaritas, delicious Mexican food, great service and good times. Cheers! Located at 73-325 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260. Visit freshagavemexicanbarandgrill.com for more information.

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April 27 to May 3, 2017

SCREENERS

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BY ROBIN E. SIMMONS

No. 262

EQUISITE MYSTERY NOW PLAYING: THE LOST CITY OF Z

Methodic and deliberate in it’s structure and pacing with a welcome emphasis on the overwhelming splendors (both sights and sounds) of its jungle location makes this epic adventure as intellectually provocative as it is a treat for the eyes. Charlie Hunnam

NEW FOR THE HOME THEATER: PLANET EARTH II

does justice to the complex protagonist of Lt. Col. Percy Fawcett who famously vanished in the Amazonian jungle in 1925. This wonderful cinematic tapestry brings to life all the mystery, madness and obsession of Fawcett’s single-minded final quest. We first meet Fawcett, an undecorated Army Major, in 1905 when he gets an assignment from London’s Royal Geographic Society to go on a two year map-making expedition along the disputed border of Brazil and Bolivia. Fawcett, athletic, handsome and blond, leaves a pregnant wife (Sienna Miller) behind and

heads down the Amazon, but not to the glorious destiny he no doubt had in mind. Along the way Fawcett discovers artifacts and hears whisper that this jungle may hold the remnants of a lost civilization. His obsession slowly becomes full-fledged madness. The myth of El Dorado looms large in Fawcett’s dreams when he returns to London and asks the Society to underwrite they object in a rowdy showdown that fuels their cultural arrogance re the British Empire. I liked how Fawcett attacks the era’s colonialist mindset with a refreshing modernist perspective. He saves his contempt to the rubber industry that’s decimating the region. Fawcett treats the natives with the same respect – perhaps – more -- than he does his peers. James Gray’s compelling film immerses itself and you into a world of transcendent beauty, mystery and danger. Hunnam is perfect as a troubled and determined Fawcett and Robert Pattison is spot on as Fawcett’s sympathetic, bearded comrade Henry Costin. This finely crafted film’s a modern classic that holds its place with the great epic adventure movies of the past. The central lure of this extraordinary film is the ancient mystery (and what it might mean) that’s at its center. There’s so much we don’t know. Embrace the wonder. Highest recommendation.

BBC America’s PLANET EARTH II is the first ever Natural History Television Series released on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray. For the first time ever, BBC Home Entertainment is making a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray natural history television series available to fans of BBC AMERICA’s landmark series PLANET EARTH II. Experience the beauty, wonder and extraordinary magic of animal behaviors – so illusive they were once thought impossible to capture. This special collector’s item, narrated by the legendary Sir David Attenborough is available now in the U.S. and Canada. Besides the exquisitely captured images nearly impossible to see in real life, this edition includes “Planet Earth Diaries” in its bonus material. Each episode has a 10 min “Behind the Scenes” featurette revealing the astounding challenges and incredible experiences the production team had while filming “Planet Earth II. The prequel (Planet Earth) was the biggest selling non-scripted television show of all time. Now PLANET EARTH II goes further, gets closer, and captures behavior and places that would have been impossible 10 years ago. Over three years in the making, filmed in 40 different countries on 117 different filming trips and a total of 2,089 shooting days. Planet Earth II offers a whole new view and perspective of our exquisite home planet. Allotted space does not permit listing of the many filmed firsts included in this dazzling two disc set – they range from “Glowing fungi” to “Bat hunting scorpions on the ground” and many, many more. This is a must-have, state-of-the-art volume for any for any serious home digital library. BBC. Blu-ray Ultra HD. Comments? robinesimmons@aol.com

BOOK REVIEW

CULTURE SHOCK

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“CULTURE AS WEAPON” BY NATO THOMPSON NON-FICTION

----------------------------------------------------veryday, Americans participate in creating culture. Whether its getting coffee at Starbucks, Going Red for Women or simply retweeting a message, culture is shaping how American’s think and feel. Culture as Weapon: The Art of Influence in Everyday Life by Nato Thompson (Melville House, 288 pages) sets out to explain the role we play as those in power use culture to maintain and expand their influence on our lives, emotions and spending. In the introduction, author Thompson notes the impact of global business, which in 2015, spent $600 billion to sway consumers. More than ever, advertising and public relations plays a critical role in daily business practices to alter culture. Thompson defines art as something that has a potentiality for being both deeply coercive and absolutely powerful. Not only is he referring to the traditional arts like theater, film, dance and fine art, but also the art of advertising and PR. Taking a look at recent history, Thompson

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BY HEIDI SIMMONS includes how not only businesses, but politicians and world leaders manipulate cultural narrative to rally support and change public opinion. The author shows how Hitler influenced an entire country with cultural propaganda that included art as bold symbolism, dynamic films and patriotic rhetoric. In the United States, Ronald Reagan, Nixon, Clinton and Bush comprised narratives to change the conversation toward their political ends by utilizing public relations and advertising campaigns as well. Trump too is included. Thompson, pointing to studies that show how anger and surprise are the most important emotions to get people activated, proves why Trump’s tweets – good or bad -- are a success in getting people’s attention. Thompson includes a brief history of the rise of PR and advertising and the great geniuses who switched-up the game. Culture changing case studies in Culture as Weapon are detailed and fascinating. There’s David Petraeus’ “Community-Based Practice” of counterinsurgency tactics in the Middle East, the birth of Starbucks, the ingenious Swedish furniture company IKEA and the brilliance of the Apple Store. There is a chapter on charitable gift giving. Thompson reports that in 2013, charities gave $335.17 billion just in the United States

and that there are 1.41 million registered nonprofits contributing nearly $905.9 billion to the economy. He points to the power and manipulation that can change culture through philanthropy. Thompson also shows how with the beginning of the Internet, the Zapatista movement in 1994 resisted the Mexican government -- all while American intelligence studied their tactics. As Thompson explores the rapidly changing nature of culture with social media, he shows just how precarious the “information age” is/was. He looks at the rapid rise and fall of MySpace and how the privatized space of the internet has monetized the basic functions of sociality. I found the chapter on social artist Richard Florida regarding urban revitalization and his campaign to transform American cities through art compelling. Thompson points

out how Florida’s plan to put the arts back into communities changes the culture of place. “Culture could be a tool, a piece of infrastructure, not unlike roads or street lights or office parks or school districts,” says Thompson. Gems of information about how people are manipulated and change culture abound in this book. Thompson delivers -- “Simple fact: Fear motivates faster than hope, what appeals to emotions don’t rely on the truth, or rationality need not drive enthusiasm.” Thompson’s Culture as Weapon is a timely and significant read about our changing culture as a society and as individuals. There is something that feels urgent about his message. He is sharing an important observation about who we are becoming as our digital world “augments the intimate needs of a person.” In his conclusion Thompson warns, “With the advent of the internet and social media, this extension has melded the public and private into a powerful fulcrum that will rival the printing press in its effects on the entire ontology (or public opinion) of the people of this earth.” Culture is constantly manipulated by the rich and powerful.

SAFETY TIPS

BY FIRE CHIEF SAM DIGIOVANNA

PUT IT DOWN… YOU’RE BIGGER THAN THAT!

o you know someone or perhaps recognize yourself in this article? If you are reading this and say yes to the question, it’s time to make a change. Do you know someone who drinks too much? Drinking too much alcohol increases people’s risk of injuries, violence, drowning, liver disease, and some types of cancer. The good news? We can all do our part to prevent alcohol misuse or abuse. April is Alcohol Awareness Month and we can help spread the word about strategies for preventing alcohol misuse or abuse and encourage communities, families, and individuals to get involved. How can Alcohol Awareness Month make a difference? We can use this month to raise awareness about alcohol abuse and take action to prevent it, both at home and in your community. Here are just a few ideas: Encourage friends or family members to make small changes, like keeping track of their drinking and setting drinking limits. • Share tips with parents to help them talk with their kids about the risks of alcohol use. • Ask doctors and nurses to talk to their

patients about the benefits of drinking less or quitting. • Family, friends or co-workers, lets help spread the word and bring awareness to this issue! • For more information read this or talk to your family physician: huffingtonpost.com/kelly-fitzgerald/15shocking-alcohol-stati_b_7010680.html Be safe, be responsible! Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna

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MUSIC! MUSIC! MUSIC!

he Coachella Valley has been the epicenter of live music for the last three weeks which brings up the question - ‘What is the most popular music genre in the United States?’ According to Nielsen Music, Rock commands 30% of all music industry revenues followed closely by Rap/R&B at 22%, Pop at 19% and Country with 10%. The remaining 19% goes to Latin (5%), Electronic (4%), Christian/Gospel (3%), Christmas, Jazz and Classical with 2% each and Children’s Music with 1%. Across the board, music sales have been down annually by double-digit figures as listeners move toward music streaming services like Pandora and Spotify. Here in California, pop music like Adele, Ed Sheeran and Beyonce rule. This is the only state where pop music is the top musical genre. With Stagecoach in town, it is interesting to note that Country music is the top music genre in 13 states including Alaska, Idaho, Utah, Nebraska, Arkansas, Alabama, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Delaware. This is a bit surprising as you would think that the southern states would

be more interested in country. In fact, classic rock dominates in Louisiana, Mississippi, Georgia, South Carolina, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, New York, New Jersey and Rhode Island. Indie/Folk Rock rules in Washington, Wyoming, Colorado, Minnesota, Iowa, Tennessee, North Carolina, Maryland, Massachusetts and Vermont. Alternative rock reigns supreme in Oregon, Montana, New Mexico, Missouri, and Maine. Nevada is the only state where Electronica is the most popular music style while Hawaii is the only place where R&B dominates. Latin music leads in Texas and Florida. Hard Rockers and Metal heads seem to reside in Arizona, both Dakotas, Kansas, Oklahoma and Connecticut.

DALE GRIBOW ON THE LAW

COACHELLA/STAGECOACH.. . . . BEWARE OF SCAMS!

ast week I suggested to beware of DUI’s or Accidents due to increased concert traffic. Today I am alerting my readers to Coachella Scams. AIRPORT A pickpocket steals your wallet and calls you with a disposal phone saying he found your wallet and though there was no money in it he will mail it back to you. By saying this you do not cancel your credit card and he will go on a buying spree. LUGGAGE Remove old airline tags from your bags and never list your home address on your luggage. That info makes it too easy for someone to know you are not home and burglarize your home. CREDIT CARD The waitress folds the receipt and returns your credit card. Normally we take it and place it in our wallet or pocket. When you looked at the “expired card” of another person you call the waitress. She walks to the cashier who gives her your card back. Make sure the credit cards in your wallet are yours. I suggest to my family they write “Ask for ID”. HOME A scammer rents a Craigslist home for 1 month and then refuses to leave. Absent filing an unlawful detainer, your best hope is to give them “money for keys”. Be wary of listings on Craigslist for vacation rentals by owner. Be careful when no phone number or email address is listed. Prospective renters may be asked to send money for a home rental during Coachella.

The home may not exist; may be rented to someone else, not owned by the other party or not for rent. I have seen all these scenarios. When looking for a rental or looking to rent your home, look carefully at the spelling and language in the advertisement as they are often prepared by people from outside of the USA. You may want to check Google Maps to be sure the address exists. Also, be wary if the renter asks for money up front or asks for money to run a background check. TIME SHARE A scammer claims to have a buyer for your timeshare property. The caller even gives you the name and number of the prospective buyer, who confirms interest in the sale. Someone contacts you offering to sell your timeshare and trying to get you to pay up front fees. A company, allegedly buys lots of timeshares, but only after the owner pays $500--$2000 via credit card for registration and other fees. CAR Beware of paper on the back window of your car when at the airport or shopping center. When you walk back to remove the paper they hijack your car...and guess what ladies... your purse is probably still in the back of your car. Now the hijacker has your car, home address, your money and your keys. Your home and ID are now compromised. If you see a piece of paper on your back window, drive away with it and remove it later.

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While Rap/Hip-hop is the second most popular genre in the United States, it is not the dominant genre in any state. When it comes to touring, country musicians are on the road the most followed closely by classic and alternative rockers. Globally, the United States spends the most on music annually at $15 billion with live music sales like Coachella and Stagecoach being two of the top grossing musical events in the country. Germany comes up second with $4.5 billion in revenues. The German market is unique due to the surprising strength of classical music and techno. Close behind Germany is the United Kingdom with $4.3 billion spent annually with Adele, Ed Sheehan and One Direction anchoring their music industry. Japan has similar revenues to the United Kingdom with half of all revenues from CD sales with J-Pop (Japanese Pop) being the top genre. The French listen to the most music a day at 2 1/2 hours and come in fifth with $1.8 billion in revenues. Rounding out the top ten are Canada, Australia, Russia, the Netherlands and China. China is the fastest growing music market in the world but still has only $1

billion in revenues as piracy and government intervention sabotage sales. As Stagecoach is underway this weekend, do you know where that genre of music originated? If you said Nashville, you would be wrong. While country music roots can be found in other musical stylings, it appears that the little town of Bristol, Tennessee which is on the Tennessee/Virginia border in the Appalachian region is where country music started. Originally called ‘Hillbilly music’, the Carter family and railroad worker, Jimmy Rodgers, are attributed with popularizing this regional style. One of the top proponents of early country music was Henry Ford, founder of the Ford Motor Company. He promoted country music as he was worried that couples jazz dancing, which was taking the big cities by storm, promoted decadence and promiscuity. Haddon Libby is the Managing Partner of Winslow Drake Investment Management and can be reached at 760.449.6349 or HLibby@ WinslowDrake.com.

A thief breaks into a car left in an airport’s or Coachella’s long-term parking and finds the car’s registration in the glove box. He then drives the car to the owner’s home uses the garage door opener to get in and robs you. COUNTERFEIT CHECK The scammer buys an item for several hundred dollars using a counterfeit check. The scammer claims they mistakenly overpaid the agreed-upon amount and requests the victim cash/deposit the check and return the difference of overpayment via a money order or cash. When the check is processed, the victim receives a call or email from the bank, informing the victim that the counterfeit check deposited did not clear, causing the account to become overdrawn. GPS This happens during concerts with the same things stolen from the car including the garage door remote control, money and of course the GPS. Thus you should not put your home address in the GPS. Instead use a nearby address (like a store or gas station) so you can still find your way home if you need to, but no one else would know where you live if your GPS were stolen. CELL PHONES Last week Coachella pickpockets stole money and 100 cells during the first day. Most of us list names and passwords. The crook texts “HUBBY” on the phone, asking for Bank PIN number, which allows the thief to clean out your bank account within minutes. PURSE IN THE GROCERY CART Your wallet is stolen from your purse

in the shopping cart. You report the theft to the store and upon returning home you receive a phone call from the “store security” saying they have your wallet and that although there was no money in it, it did still hold your personal papers. When the owner goes to pick up the wallet s/he is told by Security they did not call. Meanwhile the home had been broken into and burglarized. The thieves knew that by calling and saying they were Security, they could lure the victim out of the house long enough to burglarize it. HOTEL After checking in, the front desk allegedly calls for you to confirm card number and sec code, claiming computer trouble. Tell the caller that you will be right down to clear up any problems. When you get to the front desk they explain there was no call. Advise the hotel manager that someone called to Scam you out of your credit card information by acting as a front desk employee. PHANTOM B&B The website describes elegant accommodations at a great price. They need you to sign a contract and send a cash deposit; but there is no such address or the person at the address knows nothing about it. If you have an idea for a future article contact Dale Gribow 760 837-7500/dale@ dalegribowlaw.com.

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SPORTS SCENE

BY FLINT WHEELER

NBA MVP? NOT SO CLEAR CUT…

ost years, accomplishing a feat that hasn’t been done in 55 years-as Russell Westbrook has done by averaging a triple-double--would make you the obvious candidate to win NBA MVP. Not this season. While Westbrook, who is averaging a league-best 31.9 points per contest to go with 10.7 rebounds and 10.4 assists, is still regarded as the favorite, there is a trio of studs who have made things extremely difficult for the voters. James Harden doesn’t hold the allure of the triple-double average, but he’s certainly not that far off with numbers of 29.1 points, 11.2 assists and 8.1 rebounds. Orchestrating the league’s second-most efficient offense doesn’t hurt, either. “The numbers are very close,” Rockets guard Eric Gordon told ESPN’s Calvin Watkins. “Westbrook might average two points more or two rebounds more. That’s not really much. Both are having fantastic years. No way, I don’t believe, there’s no way [Harden] should straight up lose it.” Kawhi Leonard is putting up 25.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.8 steals per game while serving as arguably the best perimeter defender in the league and leading the Spurs to the second-best record in the NBA. And, of course, the annual MVP conversation (or debate or screaming match or whatever you prefer) wouldn’t be complete without the inclusion of LeBron James. The 32-year-old is putting up perhaps the most

under-the-radar 26.4-8.6-8.7 in history. He’s setting career-highs in assists and rebounds, and he’s been more efficient (61.9 true shooting percentage) than any of the other candidates. While Steph Curry ran away with the MVP in unanimous fashion last year, things are far less clear-cut this time around. Each of the aforementioned four players has a case for MVP, and each have blemishes in the resume. You can click through the gallery for a closer look at the argument for each candidate. Switching gears to the current Las Vegas Odds on who will win this year’s NBA Championship? Not much hope given to the Blazers or the above mentioned Oklahoma City Westbrooks. Here is where the odds stand currently; Golden State Warriors - 5/12, Cleveland Cavaliers - 3/1, San Antonio Spurs - 13/1, Houston Rockets - 15/1, Boston Celtics 30/1, Washington Wizards - 50/1, Toronto Raptors - 55/1, Milwaukee Bucks - 100/1, Los Angeles Clippers - 125/1, Utah Jazz - 125/1, Chicago Bulls - 175/1, Atlanta Hawks - 200/1, Memphis Grizzlies - 200/1, Oklahoma City Thunder - 600/1, Portland Blazers - 9999/1. My money’s on the Golden State Warriors. Last year’s best record and season long favorites to win it all collapsed in dramatic fashion to LeBron’s Cavaliers. This motivation, combined with an eager (and rested) Kevin Durant, will provide too much firepower in the end. Warriors win in 6 games. G’Luck :)

BREAKING THE4TH WALL

DESERT THEATRE WORKS

BY DEE JAE COX

laywright Thornton Wilder said, “I regard the theatre as the greatest of all art forms, the most immediate way in which a human being can share with another the sense of what it is to be a human being.” In any small town or big city across the country you will find a theater. Whether it’s a small black box with 50 folding chairs or a 2,000-seat auditorium, the goal of the performing arts remains the same… sharing stories that give insight to what it means to be human. And few do it better than Coachella Valley’s ‘Desert TheatreWorks, (DTW)’ founded in 2013 by real life spouses, Lance PhillipsMartinez and Ron Phillips-Martinez. DTW is now in their fourth season and has just made a major move from their previous location at the Arthur Newman Theatre in Palm Desert, to their new home, The Indio Performing Arts Center, (IPAC.) DTW’s mission is to provide education, entertainment and exposure to cultural experiences to residents and visitors of the Coachella Valley. Ron and Lance do it all from Directing to Producing and most of the work in between. And one of the very special qualities about Desert TheatreWorks is that they are truly a community theatre that seems to have the ability to utilize the very best of the Coachella Valley’s talent in their productions. In addition to 7 shows per season, which range from comedies to dramas, radio plays and staged readings, they also produce educational camps for kids and Seniors on

Stage, a four-week interactive course for people 50 and older to learn about the world of acting. Desert TheatreWorks, the Desert Theatre League’s most award-nominated theater here in the desert, has made remarkable progress in their 4-year history and they continue to expand as they make their move to IPAC. Currently in production and running through Sunday, April 30th, is the Pulitzer and Tony award winning show, “Next to Normal,” a rock musical that examines the underbelly of suburban life. Book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey. Music by Tom Kitt. June 19th begins their 5 week summer theater camp, which teaches kids ages 8-19 various aspects of the performing arts, acting, singing, stagecraft, improvisation and auditions. “Next to Normal,” can be seen through April 30th at The Indio Performing Arts Center, located at 45175 Fargo Street, Indio, CA For ticket information: dtworks.org Dee Jae Cox is a playwright, director and producer. She is the Cofounder and Artistic Director for The Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Project. californiawoman411.com.

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY

Week of April 27

ARIES (March 21-April 19): I have misgivings when I witness bears riding bicycles or tigers dancing on their hind legs or Aries people wielding diplomatic phrases and making careful compromises at committee meetings. While I am impressed by the disciplined expression of primal power, I worry for the soul of the creature that is behaving with such civilized restraint. So here’s my advice for you in the coming weeks: Take advantage of opportunities to make deals and forge win-win situations. But also keep a part of your fiery heart untamed. Don’t let people think they’ve got you all figured out. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “One of the advantages of being disorderly,” said author A. A. Milne, “is that one is constantly making exciting discoveries.” I wouldn’t normally offer this idea as advice to a methodical dynamo like you. But my interpretation of the astrological omens compels me to override my personal theories about what you need. I must suggest that you consider experimenting with jaunty, rambunctious behavior in the coming days, even if it generates some disorder. The potential reward? Exciting discoveries, of course. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): According to my reading of the astrological omens, it’s time for you to take a break from the magic you have been weaving since your birthday in 2016. That’s why I’m suggesting that you go on a brief sabbatical. Allow your deep mind to fully integrate the lessons you’ve been learning and the transformations you have undergone over the past eleven months. In a few weeks, you’ll be ready to resume where you left off. For now, though, you require breathing room. Your spiritual batteries need time to recharge. The hard work you’ve done should be balanced by an extended regimen of relaxed playtime. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Apparently, a lot of kids in the UK don’t like to eat vegetables. In response, food researchers in that country marketed a variety of exotic variations designed to appeal to their palate. The new dishes included chocolate-flavored carrots, pizza-flavored corn, and cheese-and-onion-flavored cauliflower. I don’t recommend that you get quite so extreme in trying to broaden your own appeal, Cancerian. But see if you can at least reach out to your potential constituency with a new wrinkle or fresh twist. Be imaginative as you expand the range of what your colleagues and clientele have to choose from. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In speaking about the arduous quest to become one’s authentic self, writer Thomas Merton used the example of poets who aspire to be original but end up being imitative. “Many poets never succeed in being themselves,” he said. “They never get around to being the particular poet they are intended to be by God. They never become the person or artist who is called for by all of the circumstances of their individual lives. They waste their years in vain efforts to be some other poet. They wear out their minds and bodies in a hopeless endeavor to have somebody else’s experiences or write somebody else’s poems.” I happen to believe that this is a problem for non-poets, as well. Many of us never succeed in becoming ourselves. Luckily for you, Leo, in the coming weeks and months you will have an unprecedented chance to become more of who you really are. To expedite the process, work on dissolving any attraction you might have to acting like someone other than yourself. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): On numerous occasions, French acrobat Charles Blondin walked across a tightrope that spanned the gorge near Niagara Falls. His cable was three and a quarter inches in diameter, 1,100 feet long, and 160 feet above the Niagara River. Once he made the entire crossing by doing back flips and somersaults. Another time he carried a small stove on his back, stopped midway to cook an omelet, and ate the meal before finishing. Now would be an excellent time for you to carry out your personal equivalent of his feats, Virgo. What daring actions have you never tried before even though you’ve been sufficiently trained or educated to perform them well?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Ready for some subterranean journeys? They may not involve literal explorations of deep caverns and ancient tunnels and underground streams. You may not stumble upon lost treasure and forgotten artifacts and valuable ruins. But then again, you might. At the very least, you will encounter metaphorical versions of some of the above. What mysteries would you love to solve? What secrets would be fun to uncover? What shadows would you be excited to illuminate? SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Why would you guzzle mind-clouding moonshine when you will eventually get a chance to sip a heart-reviving tonic? Why spoil your appetite by loading up on non-nutritious hors d’oeuvres when a healthy feast will be available sooner than you imagine? I advise you to suppress your compulsion for immediate gratification. It may seem impossible for you to summon such heroic patience, but I know you can. And in the long run, you’ll be happy if you do. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “You’ll always be my favorite what-if.” Many years ago, I heard that phrase whispered in my ear. It came from the mouth of a wonderful-but-impossible woman. We had just decided that it was not a good plan, as we had previously fantasized, to run away and get married at Angkor Wat in Cambodia and then spend the next decade being tour guides who led travelers on exotic getaways to the world’s sacred sites. “You’ll always be my favorite what-if” was a poignant but liberating moment. It allowed us to move on with our lives and pursue other dreams that were more realistic and productive. I invite you to consider triggering a liberation like that sometime soon. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): I’d love to see you increase the number of people, places, and experiences you love, as well as the wise intensity with which you love them. From an astrological perspective, now is an excellent time to upgrade your appreciation and adoration for the whole world and everything in it. To get you in the mood, I’ll call your attention to some unfamiliar forms of ardor you may want to pursue: eraunophilia, an attraction to thunder and lightning; cymophilia, a fascination with waves and waviness; chorophilia, a passion for dancing; asymmetrophilia, a zeal for asymmetrical things; sapiophilia, an erotic enchantment with intelligence. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You could go online and buy an antique Gothic throne or a psychedelic hippie couch to spruce up your living room. For your bathroom, you could get a Japanese “wonder toilet,” complete with a heated seat, automated bidet, and white noise generator. Here’s another good idea: You could build a sacred crazy altar in your bedroom where you will conduct rituals of playful liberation. Or how about this? Acquire a kit that enables you to create spontaneous poetry on your refrigerator door using tiny magnets with evocative words written on them. Can you think of other ideas to revitalize your home environment? It’s high time you did so. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Among America’s 50 states, Texas has the third-highest rate of teenage pregnancies. Uncoincidentally, sex education in Texas is steeped in ignorance. Most of its high schools offer no teaching about contraception other than to advise students to avoid sex. In the coming weeks, Pisces, you can’t afford to be as deprived of the truth as those kids. Even more than usual, you need accurate information that’s tailored to your precise needs, not fake news or ideological delusions or self-serving propaganda. Make sure you gather insight and wisdom from the very best sources. That’s how you’ll avoid behavior that’s irrelevant to your life goals. That’s how you’ll attract experiences that serve your highest good. Homework: What’s the most beautiful thing you’ve ever done? Testify! Go to Realastrology.com and click on “Email Rob.” ---------------------------------------Rob Brezsny Free Will Astrology freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com

April 27 to May 3, 2017

MIND,BODY & SPIRIT

DID I SAY THAT?

BY BRONWYN ISON

hen it happened I couldn’t believe my own ears. I recognized I was prefacing my childhood stories to my daughters as, “when I was little girl…” Yes, when I was a little girl life was very different. If you are a parent to a tween or teen or a grandparent to someone in this age group you will be able to relate. The constant need and desire for constant stimulation and instant gratification is exponential. As a parent to two tween daughters I must say their endless need to be entertained by a hand held device frightens me. I am certain this does not sit well with me and it may not with you either. Once I recognized a potential dependency of the device I knew I had to take action. Parents and grandparents I understand it is not easy to accept the repercussions of taking their phone away from them. I was beginning to feel hostage to my daughter’s iPhone. If I had my druthers I would have never allowed the phones in the first place. That is another story. Needless to say, I knew had to take action. It was time to set boundaries as to when and how much time they could use their devices. While I knew this may be challenging, it was necessary. Having strong social skills is and will continue to be an essential part of life. Without strong communication skills life in the future may be challenging when it comes to having a job and working with others. One will still need to work face-to-

face with people. Each family will need to establish which kinds of boundaries are necessary for their lifestyle. Here are few ideas that may be a good starting point to share with your children or grandchildren. *Have a conversation with your child. Share with them, you are not being cruel or punishing them, but you are simply setting times and days of which they can use the phone or any other device. *Set days and times of which they can use their phone. Be consistent and firm with your ground rules. *Encourage them to read, color, or play a game instead of using their phone. *The phone should be in your possession when they go to bed at night. *Refrain from having the phone at the dinner table. Explain and share that you would like to learn more about their day and have family time during your meal. *Avoid letting them use their phone in the car. Encourage conversation or enjoy the scenery. These are just a few hints and suggestions. Since establishing boundaries with my daughters relating to how often they may use the phone, it has relieved a lot of stress. They respect the rules. It wasn’t easy in the beginning but eventually it became a part of our regular routine. Best of luck to you! Bronwyn Ison is the owner of Evolve Yoga. e-volveyoga.com 760.564.YOGA

April 27 to May 3, 2017

BEAUTY

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WHEN YOU HIT THE WALL

everal months ago my client, Chris, hit a brick wall. After employing every strategy we discussed to score a big promotion, the job went to a co-worker with less experience. Chris was too big a man to call foul, and yet I knew he was thinking it. It occurred to me the outcome was unfair, but the reality was game over, time to move on. What do you do when a barrier prevents you from achieving a personal development goal? First ask the key question: did you possess the skill set to scale the wall? For Chris, the answer was yes. He had the ideal experience, a positive attitude and stellar skills. Upon being passed up for the promotion, Chris had to acknowledge the wall existed. Most importantly he needed to find a meaningful take-away. After some reflection, my client determined the wall sent a strong message that he should grow his career elsewhere. Sometimes it happens that way. No one promised it would be fair, or easy. Chris didn’t give up on his goal to climb the corporate ladder. He walked away from the wall, sucked up the disappointment and charted a new course. As proclaimed by super salesman and motivational speaker, the late Zig Ziglar, “When obstacles arise, change your direction to reach your goal; do not change your decision to get there.”

There is no straight line to success. Often we must opt for the road less traveled, but where to begin? Start by taking stock of your skills. If you don’t have everything it takes to cross the goal line, figure out how to develop the required talent. Enhance your knowledge by returning to school or taking a course. If, like Chris, you are well equipped to meet the challenge, perhaps all you need is a dose of encouragement. Look for a role model. If you don’t have an accomplished friend, head to the library and read biographies about your superheroes. Follow successful people on Twitter, subscribe to Success Magazine, and other online publications. Absorb the back stories on innovators like Steven Spielberg, Michael Jordan and Lady Gaga who hit a brick wall or two before laying claim to success. Once you’ve changed directions, stay the course no matter how difficult. Billionaire Mark Cuban claims there are no shortcuts. You must have the willingness to learn, stay focused, and do the work. Curious about Chris? I am happy to report changing course worked out well for him. He is now working for the competition with a substantial salary increase. Sunny Simon is the owner of Raise the Bar High Life and Career Coaching and the author of the blog www.lifeonthesunnyside.net

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