Coachella Valley Weekly - August 8 to August 14, 2019 Vol. 8 No. 21

coachellavalleyweekly.com • August 8 to August 14, 2019 Vol. 8 No. 21

Throw The Goat

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Waxy

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Robbi Rob-3rd Ear Experience

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Dug Pinnick

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Hotel Paseo

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GRADY JAMES

2019 CVMA WINNER FOR ‘BEST MALE VOCALIST’ & ‘BEST COUNTRY ARTIST’

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Grady James .........................................3-5 Throw The Goat - Idyllwild Strong......... 6 George Thomas - Elvis Tribute............... 6 CVMA - Waxy............................................ 7 Robbi Rob - 3rd Ear Experience ............ 8 Dug Pinnick - 3rd Ear Experience.......... 9 Consider This - Alex Jules..................... 10 Art Scene................................................ 11 Travel Tips 4 U ....................................... 11 Pet Place ............................................... 12 The Vino Voice ...................................... 13 Club Crawler Nightlife .................... 14-15 Brewtality .............................................. 17 Screeners .............................................. 18

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one of those songs with a potential long shelf-life.

James: “This was my first official release and to have people support it like they have really means a lot. Brad Mercer saw me play it at a small gig at THE RIVER at Rancho Mirage about two months before I released it. He was the first to spot it, and he was the first to play it on the radio. His support led to “Going Home” being successful so I am grateful for that.”

CVW: How satisfying is it for you to see your fans sing along?

James: “I think anyone who plays music for a living has had to deal with life on the road or being away from home and your family for a long time. That was the inspiration for writing it as I was driving back home from Nashville, Tennessee.

Seeing people sing along to a song you have written is probably the coolest thing for an artist to experience.”

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eservedly, Joshua Tree native Grady James is our CVMA ‘Best Male Vocalist’ of 2019. The vocalist and guitarist, along with bassist Adam Nounnan and drummer Tim Johnson were also awarded the CVMA for ‘Best Country’ after releasing their first ever single, “Coming Home” earlier this year.

The song is a Blues-Country-Rock, footstomping classic that drew inspiration from his time away from loved ones and pays homage to his father. The fetching tune only needs the stretch of time to establish itself as enduring.

Coachella Valley Weekly interviewed the uplifted James who is garnering mounds of success as a performer as well as songwriter and producer.

CVW: How are you and the band celebrating your triumphic 2019 CVMA wins for ‘Best Country’ & ‘Best Male Vocalist’?

James: “That was such an incredible night! Phil Lacombe and Tracy Dietlin and the CV Weekly team really do such an incredible job putting this together

for all the talented artists in the valley. It was exciting from beginning to the end.

‘Best Male Vocalist’ was the first award of the night so I feel like I hadn’t settled in. I truly have never been more nervous to go on a stage than when I went up to give an acceptance speech, which was a completely new experience for me. Later in the evening I was backstage with the band sound checking for our performance when they announced, ‘Best Country Band…

Grady James!’ Experiencing that with the band was so much fun. It amplified the excitement for me because all three of us were together on this. Adam and Tim really deserved that one! I have worked as a solo artist for most of my life and having the guys with me as a band has really elevated everything and brought this whole project to another level. I am still on a high from that night! This desert has so much talent, it was such an honor just being nominated but to win was extremely humbling.”

CVW: You performed your big hit “Going Home” at the CVMAs. It’s been such a popular and well-received song. It’s

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CVW: You grew up in Joshua Tree, CA and came out a country music artist. How did that happen?

James: “Ha! That’s a hilarious question!

Joshua Tree has become oddly popular over the last few years. It is something different to every person who goes there, so its hard to know what its reputation is now. I believe the average L.A. ‘hipster’ who goes out there to ‘find themselves’ has probably had a very different experience of what Joshua Tree is than me. I grew up in a pretty secluded area. We had six horses, several pigs, a coop full of chickens, some goats and all kinds of other animals on five acres. It’s a cowboy town or at least that’s how it was for me. My dad was a true cowboy from Dalton, Georgia and my mom is kind of a Flower child California girl. I was never gonna grow up to be in a metal band.

It was country music all the way!”

CVW: Your father, Jim Arnold, was also a working musician. How much did he influence and inspire you and what was your relationship like?

James: “I lost my father almost three years ago now. It is truly the greatest loss I have experienced in my life. My dad was my best friend and we had a great relationship.

He influenced me in every way a man can be influenced, and I am forever grateful to have had that. He worked as a musician most of his life. He played the drums and bass. On my 10th birthday he bought me my first guitar and together we took guitar lessons. He taught me ten old Country songs on the guitar so I could play my first ‘concert’ for family. After he realized that I could sing and play enough to put on a little show he never played the guitar again.

That was one of the many things he did to go above and beyond to help me. He still inspires me as the last verse of “Going Home” is about how he went home to be with the Lord, and I hope to see him again.”

CVW: You’ve been a part-time Nashville resident the past few years. What have you gained both as a musician and as a human by living there?

James: “Nashville is a great city. I have had a place out there for almost seven years now. I would say just hanging out there in the scene has made me a better writer for sure. Songwriting is king in Nashville and they set the bar high. There is also a ridiculous amount of competition which pushes you to be better. Aside from playing downtown, I have been mainly a behindthe-scenes guy out there. I’ve been lucky to work with a lot of talented artists in as a producer and a songwriter. It has led me to a lot of great things.”

CVW: You worked with Gyth Rigdon, NBC’s The Voice 2019 runner-up. He made it to the finale and performed a song you co-wrote together. That song went to #1 on iTunes. What was that like for you?

James: “He is a great singer who I write a lot for and produced both of his records.

Getting to the finale meant he was asked to perform an original song. He ended up singing a song he and I wrote, “Proof I’ve Always Loved You,” in his native Louisiana.

The Voice released it that night and it went to #1 on the Apple Music iTunes Top 100 Country chart as the most streamed song and charted on six different billboard charts. Definitely the biggest single I have had to date.”

CVW: You were diagnosed with Type I diabetes at a young age. It doesn’t appear to be limiting your drive to make music and live your life to the fullest. What would you like people with similar challenges to take away from your struggle?

James: “It has caused a few dramatic moments in my life. I have passed out due to low blood sugar while at the desk producing and after gigs. It took some getting used to, but I have been able to find a good balance in maintaining my blood sugar and still living a musician’s lifestyle with the hectic travel and hours. I travel a lot and talk to people and no matter how good some seem to have it, there is always challenging parts to life, and diabetes is mine.”

CVW: “Going Home” really set the bar high right out of the gate for you. When will we see new music?

James: “Yes, right now I have new music recorded getting ready to be released. I had the next single all picked out when Adam and Tim flew out to Nashville to play CMA Fest 2019 with me and we ended up writing a new song together. It turned out so cool and it really shows off the musicianship in the band. Not only have I never made or produced a record like this before, but I haven’t really heard anything like this song by anyone. We are going to put this one out next as a band, and I am so excited about it!

It is co-written and played by Adam and Tim, the song is called “Born Again Country.”

That goes to show how things have changed since they have teamed up with me. Adam is a childhood friend who for many years I played music with off and on and I was just playing solo acoustic shows locally when Tim came up after a gig to talk to me about putting the band project together. This is the most fun and fulfilling thing I think I’ve ever done!”

CVW: You’re performing at the Idyllwild Strong Festival. Why is it important for you to participate in events like this?

James: “Idyllwild Strong is not only a great music festival with over 100 artists performing over three days but a benefit to help the community of Idyllwild recover from the devastation they have had to deal with. When we were given the opportunity to be a part of this event, the band jumped at the chance to donate our time and music without hesitation. This will be my first time performing there and we are truly honored to be a part of it.”

CVW: You have a reserved aura about you and are adamant that you couldn’t do this alone. Anyone else you’d like to mention?

James: “I would really like to thank all the people who have helped me along the way.

Phil and Tracy at CV Weekly have been so supportive. Brad of Brad Mercer’s Bands ‘N Fans and Brad’s Pad and Lisa Lynn Morgan at Big Rock Pub too. They have been so good to us and we have had great times playing their shows and venues. I am also thankful to Steve Johns and everyone at Palm Canyon Roadhouse. Gregory D Lariviere,

August 8 to August 14, 2019 the owner, gave me my first gig when I got out of Musicians Institute College – College of Contemporary Music and continues to give me gigs. Thank you to Michelle and Casey at JC’s Cafe, John Labrano at The Red Barn and so many others who have supported me. I am grateful to work with people I also call my friends. And last but not least, the fans. Ya’ll are what makes this happen, thank you! Hope to see ya on down the road.”

CVW: What are some of your upcoming events?

James: “If you follow music in the desert you probably already know about Vinny Berry. He is a rocker and you maybe wouldn’t think of us playing a show together, but it’ll be happening Thursday, August 8th at Palm Canyon Roadhouse. We have talked about doing this for a while and I’m glad it’s finally happening. I will also be at Brad’s Pad with Brad and the gang Tuesday, August 13th at LIT at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. Then there’s the Idyllwild Strong Benefit Festival August 17th at 5 p.m. on the Merkaba Stage.

Hope to see y’all there!”

Upcoming Shows: Th. 8/8 – Palm Canyon Roadhouse – Palm Springs, CA Tue. 8/13 – LIT at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino – Indio, CA Sat. 8/17 – 2nd Annual Idyllwild Strong Benefit Festival – Idyllwild, CA Follow Grady James: gradyjames.net Watch Gyth Rigdon perform his original song (co-written by Grady James), Proof I’ve Always Loved You - The Voice Live Finale 2019 – youtu.be/ZDizZbEHsfE

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‘THROW THE GOAT’ ANNOUNCES NEW BAND MEMBER AHEAD OF IDYLLWILD STRONG BENEFIT FESTIVAL

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ut of the ashes of Liquid Wagon arose Throw the Goat and in 2011, Brian “Puke” Parnell found himself in Idyllwild, CA walking into a random jam session that altered the course of his life. What was supposed to be a two-week trip turned into a torn-up return ticket and a new residence on a couch in what would become known on the mountain as “The Goat House.” A band was formed and friendships forged. Original members parted for parenthood and new talent was added to keep the sound of music playing. Late last year, original member, Mike Schnalzer (bass, lead vocals) departed the lineup after the Lo Desert Rock Show in Hollywood last December. This left the future of TTG in limbo and without a frontman.

I sat down with the band recently at La Quinta Brewing Co’s Old Town Taproom just ahead of the Idyllwild Strong Benefit Festival (which Parnell humbly launched last year to help raise funds for those affected by the Cranston fires) to catch up with a bit of news they wanted to announce.

CVW: I’m curious about how you guys feel about Michael leaving?

Parnell: “Mike technically quit in October of 2018. Even though it started off with a bang and everyone was stoked for us, 2018 really

was our worst year as a band. We played our last show with the “Joke’s On Us” lineup on December 8th, 2018 at the Viper Room for the Lo Desert Rock Show. I really wish we could have made some announcement or said anything about it - we probably could have sold the place out, it was already an amazing bill - but the consensus was to just let it (TTG) go. After everything we’d done as a band, I guess it was just expected that we’d end with a whimper and disappear. That seemed like a really shitty thing to do, especially to everyone who loved and supported TTG.” After some thought, Parnell and drummer Troy Whitford didn’t want to stop playing nor end TTG. So, a plan was hatched to add a new member and make adjustments. Brian would take over lead vocals and a bass player would be added but Throw the Goat would press on.

CVW: How it feels for you to be the frontman now? And was anyone else in the running to join the band?

Parnell: “Having a different person fronting the band is gonna be confusing to people at first, some fans will be bummed. Some will dig it. I’m sure we’ll lose people over the new lineup. But going forward just feels like the right thing to do. I love Mike and he will always be a part of Throw The Goat. This all started with

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him and Tim Olivier jamming together, then it became TTG after me and Johnny randomly showed up and joined the jam. We’ve gone through a lineup change every couple years, so this isn’t all that new in the history of the band.

Changing the frontman is a big deal though.

“When TTG was just forming, I’d never played lead guitar in a band before. I’d never really sung and played guitar at the same time. Up until a few years ago, I had no real knowledge of scales or even notes. If I was trying to explain a riff, I had to turn on my tuning pedal to know what the notes were.

This band is responsible for my growth as an artist and helped me become more of a wellrounded musician. Moving over to lead vocals is definitely a challenge. I’m really f*cking nervous about it and super self-conscious, but it’s also pretty exciting. It’s just another new thing that this crazy band is responsible for manifesting.

“When I told Troy earlier this year that I’d heard Mike was leaving for Seattle, we knew that he was officially done. I think Troy said something along the lines of ‘Well, I guess that’s it.’ And really, right there was when I knew for sure that we had to keep going. My brain was instantly like ‘F*ck that, this is not how it ends!’

Yeah, moving on with a new singer is not easy, but it’s not like it’s never been done before. I mean, Henry Rollins was the third singer for Black Flag. Bands like Iron Maiden and Van Halen and Genesis and Pink Floyd were even more successful with a different singer. That remains to be seen for Throw The Goat, but it’s not impossible.”

CVW: How did you determine who would be a fit at bass? Was it a search or more organic?

Parnell: When Troy and I started allowing ourselves to talk about a potential new lineup, only two names came up. We talked about reforming as a 4 piece, bringing in another guitarist. But the person we wanted couldn’t do it. Derek Timmons was our first and only choice for a bassist. We didn’t try anyone else out. We just had a feeling that Derek would be the right fit, and he proved that theory with the

VALLEY RHYTHMS THE ELVIS HONEYMOON HIDEAWAY PROUDLY PRESENTS

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA’S ANNUAL ELVIS TRIBUTE SHOW

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ntertainer George Thomas Captures the Essence of Elvis, with his return appearance to the Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway located at 1350 Ladera Circle in Palm Springs, on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 1 p.m. Tickets are $45 - seating is limited. Call: (760) 322-1192.

Laura and Michael Ochoa, curators of the Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway, invite you to attend a spectacular show featuring two entertainers; James King, who will open the show and sing the classic songs of Tom Jones, Ricky Nelson and Neil Diamond; and George Thomas, who will perform your favorite Elvis songs from the 50’s and 60’s.

“Elvis was an incredible entertainer,” said Thomas. “I am a high energy performer and I do my best to preserve the integrity of the Elvis spirit with my own spin.” This was what attracted rock band, Good Charlotte,

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who hired Thomas as an opening act for their shows, with over 10,000 people in attendance.

Thomas was chosen as one of the Elvis’ insured by State Farm in the TV Commercial, ‘Magic Jingle Elvis’ directed by Roman Coppola, who first booked Thomas after watching video clips from his web-site. “He was a really great guy to work for...” Roman, the son of Francis Ford Coppola, was one of the creators for “Mozart and The Jungle” an American comedy-drama web television series for Amazon Video and winner of two Golden Globes.

On July 17, Thomas appeared on the Jimmy Kimmel Live Show. “I was performing a short piece of an Elvis song while rap artist Offset was singing one of his songs and his wife, Cardi B joined in.” They performed outside of the studio and were included in

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first jam. Dude’s a beast on bass and a great guy with tons of music knowledge.”

Troy: “He was playing more funk but we knew he was the guy. He brings another dynamic to the band and we just get along really well.”

Derek: “I was always a fan of the band so was really excited when they approached me to join.”

CVW: How will your signature sound change?

Parnell: “We are definitely going more punk than metal but musically and lyrically we will be striving for another level and embracing the fun and energy that we hope fans will really appreciate. People have a hard time differentiating between us being metal or a punk band. We just are a bit of both of those things but probably leaning more towards the punk side and having fun with the music. The energy and the positivity with the three of us are just amazing. It feels good to be excited about Throw The Goat again!

Whitford: “Throw The Goat has been evolving throughout its life time of 8 years.

Now, with Derek’s “Half Astro” razor sharp bass & Puke’s mean annunciated voice / guitar, Throw The Goat has birthed the trifecta needed to pass the 10 year gestation period most bands have to go through.”

Timmons: “The stubborn and brutally sheer nature of TTG will be blended with the talents and shifts in the line-up but expect full vocalization through our fingers! Mike left some huge shoes to fill but I’ve got big feet!”

Troy: “Are we going to tell them about Vote Goat 2020?

Derek: “I think we just did! Hahaha!”

Brian: “It’s something we are playing with to release a new album and go on tour. It’s 2020 so we want people to Vote Goat 2020!”

Throw The Goat will perform at the Idyllwild Strong Benefit on Friday, August 16 on the Tattoo Stage at 7:00pm.

They will also perform at Stickyfest on Friday, October 4th. www.throwthegoat.net www.IdyllwildStrong.com

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the closing segment of the show.

Tours of the Honeymoon Hideaway are available at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. daily during the season, but are closed on Wednesday and Thursday during the summer. When you go there you will see a lot of Elvis memorabilia on display owned by the Ochoas. “Mike the Elvis Guy” does all the tours and welcomes all kinds of Elvis Trivia, as guests try to challenge his knowledge of the King.

“Elvis had hobbies just like every one else.

He loved football; especially the Cleveland Browns and the Pittsburgh Steelers.” said Ochoa. “He was very pro law enforcement and paid for the Palm Springs Shooting Range.

He also collected badges. According to The Desert Sun, Elvis’ couch is the number one ‘photo opp’ in Palm Springs. We have people from all over the world visit the property. It is a great Tourist Attraction.”

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ongratulations to Desert Psychedelic Rock and Roll band WAXY for winning the 2019 ‘Best Album’ CVMA for the intense and personal masterpiece Betting On Forgetting. WAXY will be featuring some of the new album as well as other monumental works on Thursday, August 8th at Brick By Brick in San Diego, California and Saturday, August 10th at The Hood Bar & Pizza in their hometown of Palm Desert, CA opening for Dug Pinnick (King’s-X) and Robbi Robb’s (Tribe After Tribe) rhythmic jam band 3rd Ear Experience.

Robbie Waldman (vocals & guitars), Jeff Bowman (drums) and Robert Bowman (bass) have further plans to support the new album across the pond and Canada before the end of the year!

Coachella Valley Weekly had a few beers with Waldman at another WAXY watering hole, The Red Barn, to dig deep about the album, their first CVMA, the SoCal shows and tour.

CVW: How are you and the band feeling about winning WAXY’s first CVMA for ‘Best Album’ for Betting On Forgetting?

CVW: “Tracy Dietlin and Phil Lacombe at CV Weekly are righteous folk. They are universally loved in this here town and beyond. The CVMAs are a gigantic undertaking and it’s truly amazing. A weekly paper is a never-ending juggling act with hard deadlines. To have such a huge event on top of that is mind blowing. We are so lucky to have them! So, winning the award for ‘Best Album’ was pure joy. They and the paper at large have always been a positive force and so supportive of WAXY and the award was a thrill to accept. We had never won an award before and for ‘Best Album’ no less. We felt very special to be recognized in that way.”

CVW: What are your thoughts about performing with 3rd Ear Experience and Billy Tsounis & The Amazing Androids at The Hood and Brick By Brick?

Waldman: “It’s the tale of two Robbies! Robbi Robb and I have been friends for years. We’ve played shows together in the past, but it has been a while. It’s always a great pleasure to share the bill with 3rd

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Ear and I’m very much looking forward to hearing Billy Tsounis! It’s going to be a heavy, electric guitar night no doubt, but with lots of soul. We all play modern Rock and Roll to an extent, but I really think of it as ‘soul music’. We all put ourselves into our jams. The listener or audience should have a better sense of who we are as a result of that sincerity; that’s what I attempt to do anyway. I’m trying to make friends up there, not hide behind an invisible wall. WAXY is also playing at Brick By Brick in San Diego with this crew and it’s always nice to play in faraway lands. Robbi was gracious enough to invite us to join them that night as well and it feels like a mini tour. Also, it’s great to get out of town in August!”

CVW: WAXY has a long-standing affair with The Hood. What can you say about the legendary venue?

Waldman: “The Hood is our home. WAXY has played there many times and it’s always rad. It provides a place for local as well as national/international touring acts to get down. It’s been through many changes over the years, but it’s still kicking and that’s way cool. Not sure what the desert community would do without it.”

CVW: We heard through the “desert music grapevine” that WAXY are preparing for an overseas tour?

Waldman: “Yes it’s true! WAXY will be going on the road for most of October 2019. We are playing in Holland, Belgium, Germany, Italy, France, the former Czech Republic and Basque Country in northern Spain. It’s very much a DIY string of shows but we are all excited to support the new album and see old friends. More details will follow.”

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CVW: Jeff Bowman is your longtime supernatural drummer and he amazes at every performance. Robert Bowman is the newest member of Waxy. What does Robert bring to the WAXY table and how has it gelled?

Waldman: “Jeff is our backbone. Playing with him has been a dream. Not only is he a world-class drummer but he’s also a wonderful human being and friend. I’m very fortunate to play music with him. Robert is a supreme force of positivity! He’s been a friend for ages and the timing was right for us to start being creative together. Of course, he puts his heart into the music which comes naturally to him. Not only that but he’s a monster musician. He writes amazing songs and I can’t wait to get in the studio with him to make a new record. We are going to start after the tour just before the holidays. Robert’s work ethic is awesome, and we would not have won the CV Music Award without him. He’s a bright shining light in the WAXY world and I’m proud to call him my friend and bandmate. He gelled with Jeff and I after the first five minutes of playing.”

CVW: Tell us about Betting On Forgetting.

Was there a preconceived notion of its musical direction?

Waldman: “The album was a massive undertaking. At the time, many things in my life were crumbling around me and I was powerless to stop it. I was deeply heartbroken by a love gone sour and crushed by another band I was in being destroyed by drugs, ego and whacked decisions. Not only that but my recording studio, Unit A, of nearly 20 years, was coming to an end. I was caught up in a web of lies, deceit, betrayal and loneliness. It was a real low point for me.”

CVW: That’s some heavy shit to get through. How did you overcome those challenges?

Waldman: “As difficult as it was to get out of bed some days, I was determined to finish the record. In many ways it was an act of defiance. I wasn’t going to allow depression and bullshit to rob me of doing what I love. It did take a lot of the fun away. Steve Feldman (Queens of the Stone Age, John Garcia, Fatso Jetson, Unida) engineered it and co-produced it and was really my saving grace. Steve is a musical genius and a dear friend. He was there from the beginning to the bitter end and the record would not exist without him. All the harmonies and whimsical interludes are his creations. ‘Feldy’ has decades of record-making experience and has been a major part of dozens of monster records like, QOTSA’s first record, Ian Astbury’s solo record, Kyuss, Desert Sessions, Fu Manchu, Abby Travis, Danko Jones and sooooooooo many more! He’s a

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BY NOE GUTIERREZ true desert legend and beyond. I can’t say enough good things about him and very much look forward to working with him on the next record.”

CVW: Yes! Steve is a great man! You have continuously encircled yourself with not only some of the best musicians, but some of the best humans.

Waldman: “I’m one of the most fortunate musicians. Another personal hero for me was my co-lyrist and longest living friend Brett Stadler. We’ve known each other since kindergarten and have been writing songs together for 20 years. He also understood my troubles and was there with me the entire way. He really encouraged me to let all those feelings out and scream at the top of my lungs if I had to. I just started to sing through a stream of consciousness while playing guitar or keys and he was right there with me. We’d have hours of words and music, hammering the melody into our brains and then hours of only the sound of our breath and pencils on paper. No one else on planet Earth would have done that with me. Brett and I love to create together, and he is a true appreciator of words. Language means something to Brett, and it is his instrument from which he creates. We are most definitely musical soul mates. Our approach was similar to everything else WAXY has done. We are always mining for a strong assortment of grooves with verity and then custom fitting them to melody and lyric. All we ever want to be is ourselves. If it feels good, we keep it. If it feels bad, we ditch it. If we aren’t sure we discuss it, break it down and look closer. If all else fails we clink our glasses, appreciate what’s around us and start fresh the next day.”

Upcoming Shows: Thu. 8/8 – Brick By Brick – San Diego, CA Sat. 8/10 – The Hood Bar & Pizza – Palm Desert, CA waxy-music.com Check out one of our favorite WAXY songs: Unshared (unofficial video) (2005) – youtu.be/qWivhOx5L1A

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ournfully, there are some people in this world who are not here to help us discern the splendor in life. And then there are people positioned in our path who are assembled in place to help guide us; Robbi Robb embodies the latter for many in humanity.

The combination of Dug Pinnick (KING’S X) on bass and vocals, Robbi Robb (TRIBE AFTER TRIBE) on guitar, Mike Hansen (STEVE VAI) on drums and Amritakripa on keyboards compose the evolving 3RD EAR EXPERIENCE. The voyeuristic jam band will be performing on Wednesday, August 7th at The Viper Room in West Hollywood, California with SIFTING and WHEELS OF CONFUSION, Thursday, August 8th at Brick By Brick in San Diego, CA and Saturday, August 10th at The Hood Bar & Pizza in Palm Desert, CA. As guitarist and vocalist for TRIBE AFTER TRIBE, Robb and band perfected their unique blend of African Acid Rock, opened for PEARL JAM on three consecutive tours and were hailed by Billboard Magazine as “the pioneers of World Rock”. Robb eventually moved to California’s Mojave Desert to “shed his skin”.

Robb and Pinnick were Megaforce Records labelmates when they first met.

Pinnick was drawn to Robb’s psychedelictribal explorations and Robb to Pinnick’s sheer power and groove. In 2013, Pinnick collaborated with Robb to record the first 3rd EAR EXPERIENCE album, Peacock Black, three days of free-form jams comprised of four extended tracks. The album is a spiritualistic plunge into the depths of musical spontaneity. Shortly after, the Space Rock band released the album, Boi, this time featuring eight tunes with a more common song structure. The band attracted favorable press internationally and opened for Swedish Stoner Rock band TRUCKFIGHTERS on their 2013 U.S. tour. Recorded with a modified line-up, their next album, Incredible Good Fortune, was released in 2014, consisting of new and extended explorations.

2015 Saw the band touring Europe, opening for Fatso Jetsun, My Sleeping Karma and Glowsun where they got to play numerous stoner rock festivals including Desert Fest and Keep it Low. From the get-go, it’s perfectly clear that these transcendent musicians are at the top of their game; rebellious and unafraid.

Wasting no time, their music bursts into

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dense and dazzling jams, drawing the listener into a pulsating, rhythmic foundation with no edges to hold to. Motifs are hurled from one instrument to the next, cleaving idea to idea, moment to moment, exploding with life and outrageous creativity. It is free, unfettered and uncontainable music.

At times being courageously experimental, they abandon formal arrangements and allow the music to flow in a cosmic-sonic dialogue between fellow musicians and stargazers.

I spoke with my friend for a cosmic and concise conversation about 3RD EAR EXPERIENCE. Like the 3rd eye, the 3rd ear is equivalent to a mythical and profound concept. It refers to an intellectual and undisclosed ear which provides auditory range beyond ordinary hearing. THAT is the 3RD EAR EXPERIENCE and these are the outside limits of Robbi Robb.

CVW: How would you describe where 3RD EAR EXPERIENCE is now musically and spirituality?

Robb: “In sex magic one learns to hold off an orgasm for as long as possible while making love - after a while, different psychic centers open up in the lover and a deeper orgasmic experience of the whole universe implodes within the lovers as they finally surrender It’s a divine erotic experience. Similarly with this music, at first we are like astronauts stepping into the Apollo with no guarantee that this is all going to go well - and yet like our lovers, after the first few minutes of searching and listening and touching gently and finding sweet spots, different psychic centers start opening up and an influx of musical ideas pours in; we have a lift-off.

Breathtaking. Like the Apollo rising into the sky, like the orgasm that destroys the egoic mind. So, in a way, the music we play is like our own spiritual path; as long as we take time to listen and feel each other and play respectfully - then the music guides us to special ‘once in a lifetime’ places. - but never forget, - it is first and foremost rock music - so one should expect a lot of mayhem and chaos too (laughs).”

CVW: Tell us about the current members of 3RD EAR EXPERIENCE. What does each member bring to the feast?

Robb: “Yes we are not a ‘band’ - we are a ‘Feast of Friends’ - if you’re a friend of ours,

yer in, but to use our youngest member for an example - Jorge ‘Bassman’ Carrillo - when I met Jorge, he was a player with great feel and groove, but hadn’t developed the ear and technique to fly off into the unknown.

He has over the years been getting deeper and deeper into his playing and as he grows deeper, he forces us all into the unknown of our own abilities and so the music gets deeper. And it’s the same with the drummers, whom we expect to improvise and take solos, often at the same time the bass and the guitars are, but to never lose sight of ground control, the ‘one drop’ like the great jazz drummers. For Kripa and Dug it’s the same thing, both of them truly enjoy being pushed off the cliff edge of all they are secure with and to discover their wings and fly without a song structure, a compass or GPS! And Amritakripa is the high priestess of Space Rock and Dug is King! I think what each member brings to the feast is genuine ‘trust’ - we trust each other completely.”

CVW: 3rd Ear Experience has performed around the world. What are the most usual commonalities between 3rd Ear fans?

Robb: “I see a concentrated mindfulness - the focus in their eyes and the easy smile.

There’s no sticking out of tongues and giving the middle finger or dudes devils horns.... none of that - our audience listens well and

BY NOE GUTIERREZ gets swept up and away with us, and they seem to feel the things we are feeling - when we resolve an uncomfortable moment they cheer us on, when we achieve a great height they cheer us on and then when we end a jam there is often a moment of silence before the applause. That moment of silence, to me, is the highest compliment.”

CVW: You are blessed with the most unusual amount of humility than any other musician I have ever encountered. With your significant history in rock music history you seem to live a modest life in the High Desert.

How conscious are you of your disposition?

Is it more nature or nurture?

Robb: “Oh Hell; I once met a great sorcerer who tore the veil of physical life from my eyes for a few seconds - I am not humble, I am nothing more than a Pachuco bewitched by infinite space! But one thing about the community I live in - it is not modest by any means, it is opulent, it is voluptuous, it is seething with a vital mind - you see, we have, in this small radius of our greater desert village, hundreds of wonderful artists, a street lined with art galleries, we have Eva Soltes at the Harrison House Music, Arts & Ecology bring us Butoh & Bharatanatyam dancers and a Gamelan (Indonesian percussive instruments) orchestra, we have cutting edge musicians, we have activists, food growers, astronomers, filmmakers, chefs, dancers, healers, poets, entrepreneurs and mad hatters. All in this small little area it’s a condensed magic town. And at the same time there is the desert solitude so mystical with its night sky so clear with infinite stars - I could never explain. All of this nurtures me.”

Upcoming 3RD EAR EXPERIENCE Shows: Wed. Aug. 7 – The Viper Room – West Hollywood, CA w/ SIFTING & WHEELS OF CONFUSION Th. Aug. 8 – Brick By Brick – San Diego, CA w/ WAXY Sat. Aug. 10 – The Hood Bar & Pizza – Palm Desert, CA w/ WAXY & BILLY TSOUNIS AND THE AMAZING ANDROIDS robbirobb.com

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PERFORMING LIVE AT THE HOOD BAR AND PIZZA SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 2019

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he transcendent KING’S X vocalist and bassist Dug Pinnick, multifaceted drummer Jerry Gaskill and prolific guitarist/vocalist Ty Tabor are taking a monthlong break before they resume their highly successful tour with a European leg in September and then back to the states through the new year. Having grown to becoming one of the most universally admired bands in Hard Rock and Heavy Metal, the American rock band that combines Progressive Metal, Funk and Soul have completed the recording of their first record since 2008 and will be in Los Angeles this month putting the finishing touches on the long-awaited 17 track album.

Also, Pinnick and his bandmates in KXM, George Lynch (Lynch Mob) and Ray Luzier (KORN) recently released their new pulverizing single, War of Words, from their upcoming September 13th album release Circus of Dolls.

If that wasn’t enough, to the delight of Low and High Desert music fans, Pinnick and his 3RD EAR EXPERIENCE bandmates, Robbi Robb (TRIBE AFTER TRIBE) on guitar, Mike Hansen (STEVE VAI) on drums and Amritakripa on keyboards will be performing Saturday, August 10th at The Hood Bar & Pizza in Palm Desert, CA with support from WAXY and BILLY TSOUNIS AND THE AMAZING ANDROIDS. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door. The show begins at 9 p.m. They will also be performing Wednesday, August 7th at The Viper Room in West Hollywood, California with SIFTING and WHEELS OF CONFUSION and Thursday, August 8th at Brick By Brick in San Diego, CA with WAXY. Coachella Valley Weekly had the ultimate honor of speaking with Pinnick as he and the band finished up the first American leg of the KING’S X tour.

On the Irons in The Fire: KING’S X, KXM & 3RD EAR EXPERIENCE – “I’m tired, excited, overwhelmed and living the dream with no complaints whatsoever. I take it all! It’s all a part of this journey. I’ve been doing this for as long as I can remember. Sitting in front of something, listening to music or making music and being in front of somebody and playing it whether it’s a record or live. I’ve just been obsessed with it all my life. I don’t realize what’s happening until it catches up to me.

Sometimes I tell myself, ‘Oh God! I’ve got too many irons in the fire, I gotta back up’, so I’ve actually been saying ‘no’ lately. I’ve got so many pokers in the fire waiting; I hope I can stay alive to get them all done.”

On Self-Expectations & Musical Colleagues – “I’ve got to work with people who have proven themselves. At my age, I don’t want to tell anybody what to do or what to play. I want to be in a band with a bunch of people who have done this like I’ve done it and they know what they want. I like playing with people who give me goose bumps when I watch them play because of their emotion and passion that they put into what they do with no suggestions or no bias, just accepting it for what it is and the genius of it. Those are the kind of people I want to play with so I can learn from them.

I don’t have to worry about anything other than me playing and keeping up. It helps me stay on my toes and makes me keep my game up when I ‘m slacking. When I see somebody going at it, I say, ‘Dug, you better get your ass in gear!’”

On Guiding Light Guitarist Robbi Robb “Robbi is my guru and my buddha. I’ve known Robbi forever it seems like. I don’t remember when I met him. Tribe After Tribe is probably one of my favorite bands and those first two records are probably some of my favorite records ever! I just like jungle voodoo type grooves and it was nowhere to be found. All of a sudden, Robbi pops up out of South Africa with this groove that I immediately said, ‘uh oh, that’s exactly what I feel’. Me and him just became good buddies, emotionally spiritually and musically in a really cool way, I love that guy. We like to laugh a lot. He and I come from separate backgrounds, but very similar, so we have an emotional connection where we come from. We have unwritten conversations about certain things when we’re depressed or there’s things going on that people don’t understand. We have a kinship. We’ve had to deal with some of the same issues. He has this strength that’s always blew my mind because he was always positive about everything. He’s very passionate but his honesty is astounding. Everything he does is pure to a fault. I’m always restraining myself and I’m afraid I’m going to look like an idiot and

Robbi can dive into it like he doesn’t matter. I get a lot of influence from him. It will always be personal to me. He helped me change the way I think about things.”

On the KING’S X Tour – “As usual it’s going great. It’s a special thing that happens. I don’t get to read all of our fan’s posts, I wish I could.

They keep coming back and it seems we’re selling places out. I guess we’re doing a good thing.”

On the 3RD EAR EXPERIENCE Premise: Jams – “That’s who we are. It’s what we’ve always done. When we got together, we have songs that are twenty minutes, sometimes an hour.

We toured Europe about 15-20 years ago and we only performed five songs for an hour and a half. We lay on that one riff and watch people ride it. Robbie turns into a witch doctor and puts on an amazing African voodoo show. I just stand there in front of my rig, lay the grooves down and watch him go.”

On His Musical, Physical & Emotional Stamina – “I’ve always been able to play for hours and hours. I’ve played the same riff for 40 minutes and not change it. It’s the most fun I’ve ever had. I love playing the creative wall of a groove and just watch people dance on top of it and just lock-in with the drummer and just do whatever his kick-drum is doing and try and stay with him. It’s fun. That’s why I always say I’d rather play bass and sing. It’s so much fun to just lock-in with the drums and just fuckin’ have fun.”

On 3RD EAR EXPERIENCE drummer Mike Hansen – “Mike is awesome! Mike picked up that jungle thing he excels on that kick drum pedal and he’s got rhythm for days. I love it because Robbi pulled out the voodoo in Mike and gave him the etiquette on what voodoo drumming sounds like as opposed to Caribbean and Calypso. Everything he plays is really dark, very spacious and open; voodoo drumming is like that, it’s groovy, I love it.”

On His Admiration for the Esoteric Joshua Tree – “I’ve always loved the desert. I don’t want to ever live there but there’s something about the desert…I feel something there, especially when there’s a mountain and when the sun goes down, it reminds me of…I’m not crazy, but I believe I was abducted by aliens and the feeling I got when it happened reminds

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We look to the sky, drink wine and have fun, it’s a pleasure for sure.”

On the Enchanting Psychedelic Elements of AMRITAKRIPA – “Her musicality is different because she doesn’t play notes, she plays noises. She has a great way of using the computer to bring in these different noises from oceans to birds flying. All of a sudden, we’ll be getting into something and grooving, and I’ll hear animals. It’s badass because she comes in at the right time. She’s very experimental. We were jamming one time and Kripa got up on her keyboard and for two minutes started making noises and she told me to get up and start playing this groove and I started playing for twenty seconds then the drummer kicked in to whatever I was playing and it built to where we eventually got 8 or 9 people jamming.”

UPCOMING 3RD EAR EXPERIENCE SHOWS: Wed. Aug. 7 – The Viper Room – West Hollywood, CA w/ SIFTING & WHEELS OF CONFUSION Th. Aug. 8 – Brick By Brick – San Diego, CA w/ WAXY Sat. Aug. 10 – The Hood Bar & Pizza – Palm Desert, CA w/ WAXY & BILLY TSOUNIS AND THE AMAZING ANDROIDS www.dugnation.net kingsxrocks.com ratpakrecordsamerica.com/kxm

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f your musical gods include Paul McCartney, Emitt Rhodes, Harry Nilsson and Elton John, do yourself a favor and pick up Topiary, Alex Jules’ full-length debut.

Born and raised in New York, the singersongwriter is currently based in Los Angeles and has been playing music since he was a tot.

Alex began playing piano about the same time as he started kindergarten. Ironically, his original inspiration wasn’t Rock N’ Roll, although it slowly filtered in. His obsession, up through high school, was Classical composer, conductor and pianist Leonard Bernstein. A wunderkind and innovator, he is probably best known as the composer of Broadway milestones like “West Side Story,” “On The Town” and “Candide,” but he is also credited with introducing Classical music to the masses via television programs like “Omnibus” and “Young People’s Concerts.” He championed Shostakovich and the Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson with equal enthusiasm.

During Alex’s teens, it wasn’t uncommon to hear John Phillip Sousa marches followed

by Electric Light Orchestra blasting out of his bedroom. Spending most of his time performing in concert bands and symphony orchestras, he sorta skipped that musician rite of passage that involved Garage bands and touring in grotty vans. It wasn’t until his summer break from NYU that he joined a band that practiced in the basement by day and played local clubs at night. But the experience was short-lived as he had to return to school.

Once he settled in New York City, Alex connected with like-minded musicians and they became The Greys. He had enough written original material to make an album, and they recorded together, but result didn’t feel like a full-fledged band effort, nor was it a proper solo record. Paying the bills in the city that never sleeps meant gigs in cover bands, as well as performing in cocktail lounges and hotels. He was making music, but no one was really hearing it.

By 2014, he felt like his career had reached an impasse, so, he decided to relocate to Los Angeles. His girlfriend was an L.A. native, and initially the plan was to just stay for the summer if he didn’t gain a foothold in the music industry. Once he reached the West Coast, he was put in touch with singer-songwriter/multiinstrumentalist/producer Fernando Perdomo.

Things began to fall into place.

Something of a musical Mad Hatter, the Florida transplant has been making music for years. He had recently shared production chores with Chris Price, working with reclusive geniuses like Linda Perhecs and Emmit Rhodes.

At his Reseda Ranch recording facility he’s championed hiding-in-plain-sight prodigies like Cait Brennan and Ken Sharp.

Alex sent Fernando some songs through the interwebs and received positive feedback.

Fernando suggested he attend two shows happening the same evening. They didn’t meet at the first one, but managed to connect at the second one held at El Cid. (The historic venue on Sunset Blvd. has been exuding old world Hollywood magic for five decades). The serendipity continued, because that evening Alex also met Chris Price.

Like his Sunshine State compadre, Fernando, Chris is first and foremost a

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musician, having written and recorded three nearly perfect solo albums. After more than a decade in Los Angeles, he has also made a name for himself as a savvy and simpatico producer. Becoming a linchpin for diffident artists like Linda and Emitt, as well as the go-to guy for critically acclaimed talents like Jeffrey Gaines, ex-Jellyfish founder, Roger Joseph Manning, Jr. and Val McCallum. A few months after meeting, they ended up on the same bill at a club. The following day they got together and played songs for each other, the rest, as they say, is musical history.

The connection felt instantaneous, and along with multi-instrumentalist Emeen Zarookian and drummer Ben Lefcourt, Chris and Alex formed BEBOPALULA, something of an ad hoc Supergroup. Luckily, Alex also began heading out on the road as a touring musician, alternating between Denny Laine, formerly of Wings and the Moody Blues, Joey Molland, last surviving member of Badfinger and Mike Nesmith, who first gained fame in the Monkees. In between tours, he and Chris began shaping and recording his songs, the result is his first official long-player, Topiary.

The record opens with the one-two punch of “Can’t Get Through” and “Nine Days.”

“Can’t…” crackles to life with earthy piano chords, fluid guitar riffs, slingshot bass lines and tumbling bongos. Despite the jaunty melody and instrumentation, the opening couplet sets the tone of a relationship on the rocks; “I can’t get through, though I’ll try harder, what’s left to do, what’s left to barter/Even if I do, you might say you’re going on your own way.” A rippling piano on the break is supplanted by stinging guitar that paves the way for this revelation, “maybe we’ve moved on...(but) it won’t be hard for me to carry on.” The song’s outro features a nimble piano run that feels influenced by Nina Simone and Elton John in equal measure.

The initial arrangement of “Nine Days” weds stabby keys to a propulsive kick, before downshifting into a Beatlesque groove. Sunkissed harmonies lattice over snarly guitars, as tart lyrics chart the historic course of Lady Jane’s brief ascension to the Throne in 1553.

Alex’s reedy tenor conveys empathy one minute and apathy the next as he notes; “With great power, comes great tragedy, the crown you’re wearing, stripped so mercilessly.” (That may resonate for a certain Tangerine Man at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue who golfs more frequently than he governs).

The buoyant melodies on both “Trailer” and “LA” belie downcast lyrics that pivot between angst and ennui. The former is breezy, blending sparkling piano, sugar-rush guitars and a tick-tock rhythm. Alex immediately takes the listener into his confidence, confessing to a one-night-stand that might turn into something more. But rather quickly, his insecurities are on display; “I’ve got a guitar with five strings that I carry on my shoulder, and a lot of my songs I can’t sing/Not been easy getting older, all my shots at fame are long gone, my heart’s gotten colder.”

Sputtery percussion, stately piano, tensile bass lines and whiplash guitars give the latter an anthemic vibe that lands somewhere between Elvis Costello’s “New Lace Sleeves” and Survivor’s “Eye Of The Tiger,” (san the

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synth-y brass fanfare). Despite the jittery tone, equivocation and malaise seem to be the lyrics’ weapons of choice as Alex admits, “Getting up looks like it won’t work out for me today.”

The best tracks here are simply iridescent.

“Distraction” is powered by sun-dappled guitar, cascading piano notes, wily bass lines and a ricochet rhythm. There’s an easy-going, AM radio charm to the tune, as lyrics detail a casual romance that becomes more…for only one of the participants; “So I was just a distraction, from other places you could have run, and when you’re finished playing me you’re gonna go again and play someone.”

Luckily the bitter disappointment is leavened by the effervescent melody and lush vocals.

If Burt Bacharach and the Beach Boys had ever collaborated, it might sound something like “Beside You.” A fluttery string section shimmers alongside swirling Wurlitzer, Rhodes and elegant piano. Lyrics pitch woo with economy and grace; “I would try to be someone new, I would fly right next to you, but the way things seem to go, makes me feel the ebb and flowing, ‘til I wind up next to you.”

There’s an Old World elegance to “I Can’t Take More Rain” that recalls the ‘60s Folk Rock chestnut, “Those Were The Days” by Mary Hopkins. A see-saw rhythm is accented by a swooping string section, spidery mandolin, wheezy harmonica, and lurching piano, all bookended by a handclap/bongo beat. Richly detailed lyrics sketch the saga of a loner that hides at home honing his assassin skills via video games before taking a desperate step toward infamy; “Now the day has dawned, I’m afraid that I Know what to do, hide behind the trees, then I count to three but shoot on two/

No don’t help me, it’s my big debut, I never was free, and every chance I blew.” Sadly, this scenario has become an everyday occurrence that is currently the norm.

Finally, “Another Way” is the album’s magnum opus. The irresistible melody is propelled by bristling guitars, subtle organ colors, supple harmonies and thumping piano notes that crest over rubbery bass lines and an insistent rhythm. Lyrics depict a hapless boyfriend furiously trying to make amends with his lady, admitting “Every time it winds up here I write you a song.” On the break the song revs into the stratosphere, adding a supersonic guitars, then doubling back to include honeyed harmonies and a finger-poppin’ thump.

The action slows on three tracks. “Hey, You’re Only Playing” walks the listener through a period of mourning, allowing, “Sure, this all hits us, and we stumble and we fall.” The arrangement shapeshifts from Baroque to Broadway bound. “Our Crazy Love” is a piano ballad that serves as a wistful encomium and encourages us to stop and smell the roses; “Our lives could go flashing past us, in some unlikely long haze…so let’s stop for a moment to look at what we’ve got.” Meanwhile, “Fall,” anchored by lowing strings and descending piano notes feels appropriately autumnal. The album ends on an elegiac note with the barebones grandeur of “Tis Of Thee I Sing.”

Alex received ample assistance on the album from a who’s who of L.A. musicians.

Ben Lecourt on drums, Fernando Perdomo on all manner of guitar, Corey Perez handled background vocals, Kaitlin Wolfberg and Matt Fish played strings, as Kyle Fredrickson played mandolin. Producer Chris Price added bass, electric and acoustic guitars, organ, Rhodes, effects, percussion, harmonica, background vocals, bongos and Wurlitzer. (Might have been easier to just say he played nearly everything).

Topiary is one of those albums that evokes an earlier era without ever feeling dated. The good news is Alex Jules has created a timeless record. The better news is it seems like he’s just getting started.

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ith this exhibition, the Artists Council celebrates the culmination of its first year as an independent, non-profit arts organization dedicated to promoting art and artists of the greater Coachella Valley. The Artists Council’s Fall 2019 Exhibition will honor Barbara and Jerry Keller for their many years of support to the Artists Council and the arts in our desert community.

The exhibition will be held November 7 - 22 at Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert, The Galen and Faye Sarkowsky Sculpture Garden, 72-567 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA. In the words of Exhibitions Chair Tony Radcliffe, “Our goal is to demonstrate the high quality of artistic achievement by AC members and to bring a new audience to see their work on exhibition at The Galen, the beautiful gallery at Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert. All of the artwork is for sale, with proceeds split between the artists and the Artists Council.”

Prizes totaling $3000 will be awarded.

In addition, attendees to the November 7 exhibition opening reception will have a chance to vote for their favorite artwork for the monetary People’s Choice Awards. You must be a member of the Artists Council to apply.

The deadline for art submissions is September 1, 2019. You can become a member and view submission details at artistscouncil.com.

Artworks for the exhibition and cash award recipients will be selected by jurors Daniela Lieja Quintanar and Phoebe Beasly.

Ms. Quintanar is a curator at Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions (LACE). Working between Los Angeles and Mexico, she is part of the curatorial team of MexiCali Biennial 20182019 and Project Coordinator and Contributing Curatorial Advisor for Below the Underground: Renegade Art and Action in the 1990’s Mexico at the Armory Center for the Arts in Pasadena.

She also was Research Assistant for the exhibition The Metropolis in Latin America, 1830-1930 of the Getty Research Institute’s Pacific Standard Time:LA/LA. Lieja holds a BA in Ciencias de la Cultura from the Universidad del Claustro de Sor Juana, Mexico City and a MA in Art and Curatorial Practices in the Public Sphere from the University of Southern California.

Acclaimed collage artist Phoebe Beasley is the only artist whose work has been awarded the Presidential Seal under two US Presidents— George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton – and was one of 44 artists commissioned to create a collage

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on a life-size bust of the 44th President Barack Obama. The first African-American woman to become president of the Los Angeles County Arts Commission, Ms. Beasley also served on the California Arts Council and was honored by the State Department for her participation in the Arts in Embassies Program. She has had numerous national and international solo and group exhibitions, including - Spirit of Martin honoring the legacy of Dr. Marin Luther King, Jr. at the Smithsonian Institution and Portraying Lincoln: Man of Many Faces, based on the life and work of President Lincoln. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Ohio University, Masters from Kent State University and Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts from Ohio University.

“In keeping with the core value of long-term commitment to the professional development of our members, the Artists Council continues to offer members a full schedule of events”, said David Hatcher, Board Chair. “We’re pleased to announce that these offerings include workshops and classes, salons, art book discussions, critique groups and studio tours. Additional member art exhibitions will be organized throughout the year at various venues.” Classes and meetings are held in the Fogelson Room at Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert, 72-567 Highway 111, Palm Desert.

See the list of activities at artistscouncil.com.

“The newly formed Artists Council is a non-profit organization which offers various sponsorship opportunities to support its events”, Ellen Knable, Development Chair notes. “We invite members and the public to take advantage of our sponsorship opportunities which range from $500, $2,000, $5,000 and above by contacting us at info@ artistscouncil.com.”

The Artists Council Board of Directors includes David Hatcher, Board Chair; Mary Ann Sutherland, Secretary; Jim Riche, Treasurer; Ellen Knable, Development Chair; Barbara Gothard, Board Member Emeritus; Tony Radcliffe, Exhibitions Chair; Wallace Colvard, Branding and Design Chair; Carole Hatcher, Events Chair; ULRIKE, Member Programs Chair, and Kim Manfredi, Board Member at large.

For membership or exhibition questions, contact the Artists Council at info@ artistscouncil.com or 760-423-5252. For general information about the Artists Council, visit artistscouncil.com. The Artists Council welcomes new members, volunteers and sponsors.

Artists Council’s Fall 2019 Exhibition Honoring Barbara and Jerry Keller, Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert, The Galen: November 7 to November 22 Deadline for Artwork Submission: September 1, you must be an Artists Council member to submit.

Public Opening Reception: Thursday, November 7 from 6 to 8PM at The Galen.

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Hotel Paseo’s central location is ideal for exploring Palm Springs and the beautiful Coachella Valley. Venture out and enjoy 350 days of annual sunshine before returning to the luxurious oasis of Hotel Paseo.

149 rooms and suites plus a luxurious, fully restored 26-foot 1950 Airstream Cruiser Suite.

El Paseo Ballroom and Backyard Lawn – the perfect indoor/outdoor venue for meetings and receptions.

Catering by the hotel’s AC3 Restaurant from award-winning Chef Andrew Copley.

All meeting rooms offer high ceilings, neutral tones, and some with natural light.

Extra-large suite balconies offer the perfect alfresco location for social gatherings.

Boardroom and semi-private dining room at AC3 Restaurant & Bar available for smaller groups.

FITNESS GYM - Energize body and mind with a workout in the spacious, high-tech Life Fitness gym Their fitness gym offers cardio vascular equipment and free weights.

SPA LA LE’ - Offering the following services, treatments and amenities: • Ayurvedic treatments • Body scrub • Body wrap • Couple’s Massage • Eye Treatments • Facials • Foot bath • In-suite massage • Lip Treatments • Manicures/pedicures • Men’s services • Massages • Paraffin hand treatments

YOGA ON THE LAWN - Greet the day with sun salutations in this outdoor class offered at 6:30AM daily. Complimentary all hotel guests.

BICYCLES - Complimentary GOLF - Desert Willow Golf Resort. Two championship golf courses.

The Firecliff Course - Voted #1 for the 3rd Year in a row by Desert Golf Magazine as the BEST PUBLIC ACCESS GOLF COURSE! The Mountain View Course - Natural beauty with a relaxed setting AC3 RESTAURANT + BAR - Bursting with flavor and energy, AC3 Restaurant + Bar puts forth a distinct style of New American cuisine that incorporate eclectic, international influences into classic dishes. Indulge with a full bar that serves up handcrafted cocktails, California craft beers, and a carefully curated wine list which perfectly complements our vibrant menu.

For more info visit: www.hotelpaseo.com Think Travel and Enjoy the Journey!

Lynne Tucker is a travel writer and photojournalist based in Palm Desert

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t was a summer morning at Whitewater Park in Rancho Mirage, an area inhabited by dog walkers. Wilma Sullivan was walking her own dog when she arrived at a clearing. Another dog walker had just called County animal control about a stray dog. Wilma peered through the bushes to see a small, badly matted, terrified dog who was infested with ticks.

The exhausted, emaciated animal could barely issue a weak little bark when the animal control officer arrived to transport her to the shelter.

The dog’s past life is a mystery. We do know that no owner came looking during the holding period at the county shelter, the Coachella Valley Animal Campus. But Wilma Sullivan could not forget the dog we later named Kiera, “I couldn’t stop thinking about this little creature, and I felt compelled to make sure she got a good life in a new home.” Wilma telephoned the shelter daily to check on her status and obtained her identification number for tracking purposes. She learned the dog was treated for ticks, and her initial fearfulness had subsided so she could be adopted by the general public.

Sadly, it is not uncommon for people to abandon animals. They abandon animals of every breed and of every age. They abandon animals who have shown them

MEET MAYBELLE Gorgeous markings & big green eyes make 1-yr-old Maybelle a stunning cat. Still full of kitten antics, Maybelle loves human and other cats. She waits for a home at Kittyland, 67600 18th Avenue, Desert Hot Springs, call (760) 2512700 for hours & directions.

MEET COCO The volunteers & staff at the shelter LOVE Coco! This playful 3-yr-old sweetheart loves to play endlessly, and her hobby is splashing in the wading pool. Amazingly, this “angel dog” has been at the shelter since February, but she hasn’t given up hope for a home. She is dog ID#A1504430 at the Coachella Valley Animal Campus, 72050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms, (760) 343-3644.

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love and loyalty for many years. They abandon puppies and adorable young animals like 1-year-old Kiera. The evidence suggests Kiera was abandoned, and she likely mistreated by her former owner. She shirks if you move too quickly or raise your arm. Did her former owner purposefully

drop her off in a park frequented by people where she might be found?

Wilma could not adopt a third dog because one of her two dogs had medical problems. Determined to help, she contacted Loving All Animals and they arranged for a foster home for Kiera. This strikingly beautiful dog appears to be a blend of Maltese and Havanese.

Kim Kirmss was amazed when Kiera arrived, “What a gem this dog is! It’s unbelievable to me that anyone would allow her to leave their home and not go looking.” Kim rearranged her vacation schedule in order to continue fostering while Kiera was groomed, vetted, spayed, and prepared for the next step....adoption.

Kiera was skittish when she arrived at Kim’s home. But the dog was smart, and quickly learned how to use the doggie door.

She seemed to know boundaries, waiting for permission to enter each room. Kim immediately thought of her good friends, Cecilia and Irvin Cohen who were in the market to adopt a small dog. The Cohens were out of town, and Kim sent them an email with the dog’s photo with a note, “You’re going to love this one...I’ve found our next Precious!” (Referencing their Maltese who passed away several years ago). One look at the dog’s cute photo sealed the deal for an adoption.

BY JANET McAFEE Today Kiera is renamed Phoebe. The Cohens are welcomed by a bouncing bundle of joy when they return home, as Phoebe races through the house, and bounces happily in their presence. Cecilia Cohen reports, “We are just thrilled we have this precious little dog, and we thank Loving All Animals and Kim Kirmss. She brings a lot of joy to us. She especially likes getting belly rubs.”

Phoebe is one of the lucky ones, and she will never be hungry or terrified again. As this small rescue dog learns how joyful life can be, she teaches us humans that we too may have a chance for a “second act,” a new lease on life if we just keep the faith.

There is a happy ending for Phoebe thanks to a good Samaritan, a loving foster mom, and a couple who shower their new pet with love.

Dogs continue to be abandoned during our hot summer. Some roam the streets, emaciated and suffering. Others end up at the county shelter. You can help save one by becoming a doggie foster parent.

Contact Loving All Animals at (760) 8347000 or www.lovingallanimals.org.

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THE VINO VOICE

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ow that the 2019 pro football season is right around the corner, one odd thing that always comes to my mind is the tendency of many of the football players to readily and immediately point out (to the refs, I suppose) who moved first on the other team before the ball was hiked. You’ve got enough referees watching on the gridiron already; all I see is a bunch of snitches. But that’s minor stuff.

A couple of lifetimes ago, I was a criminal law defense attorney. I re-call in the 80’s and 90’s, so many prosecutors (especially in the Feds) made their bread & butter by simply relying on snitches—no need for good old discovery work like we’d see on TV. They’d haul in a bunch of free-range turkeys with such dubious offers: “Tell on your family & friends and stay out of jail free!” The more pernicious problem was that the big fish turned tattle-tale to protect their empire while the drones and mules got their 20+

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years being on the wrong side of the drug and pharmaceutical business.

Well—if there’s any rehabilitation for the odious term “snitch”, at least at the wine bar or in your wine circles, The Prisoner Wine Company has a new take on the term and is making “The Snitch” a man of mystery and intrigue.

This is what they write: “THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT HIM YOU JUST CAN’T PLACE...he’s not a person you would cross.

You have this suspicion that he knows more than he’s letting on, that he has a depth he’s not disclosing, a past, layers hidden by layers. He’s listening, that much you can tell.

Everything beyond that is a mystery. Words disappear into him like light into pitch black.

Still, you’re intrigued. Still, you keep talking.

You talk, and he listens. And you and he both know that every word could be the one that unravels you.”

Well how about that!! You know we’re

BY RICK RIOZZA

talking simply about Chardonnay blends here. And lately, no one can package a wine as well as the Prisoner Wine Company (PWC). For this article we’re talking about two of their white wine blends: The Snitch and Blindfold. And since labels are the PWC’s stock in trade, we’ll probably mention the labels as well. But let’s hear from them again: So here’s their spiel about Blindfold— bringing to light a character whose appearance on the label shows he’s pretty tied up right now: “They thought if he couldn’t see the world, then he wouldn’t make his mark. But a blindfold won’t hold him back. It just heightens his other senses.

And whether they like it or not, his resilience will leave a lasting impression.

“Blindfold was created to be a companion white wine to the incredibly popular Zinfandel blend “The Prisoner” red wine. Similar to The Prisoner’s full-flavored and easy drinking style, Blindfold is a rich, satiny blend that is almost a meal in itself.

Although the exact grape proportions will change from vintage to vintage, Blindfold has a solid Chardonnay base.”

Okay—let’s get up to speed: Many California wine enthusiasts know well Dave Phinney/Orin Swift and the Prisoner Wine Company. When Phinney came on the scene in 1998, he began making fruit forward wines that dazzled our Cal quaffers.

His Cabernet Sauvignon/Zinfandel/Syrah/ Petite Sirah wines & blends gave birth to such popular brands like Papillon, Machete, Abstract, Mercury Head, and of course, the workhorse The Prisoner. And, his wine labels were slick and humorously controversial.

So influential, Phinney was able to sell The Prisoner brand; and so began the

Prisoner Wine Company, who continue to produce wines in that Orin Swift fashion— bold but complex. (Dave Phinney continues to make several successful brands under his company, Orin Swift—ultimately owned by Gallo Family Wines) By the way, PWC is owned by Huneeus Vintners, who also own Sonoma’s Pinot Noir/Chardonnay producer Flowers, and Napa based Quintessa.

PWC currently writes, “When creating our wines, we always look for fresh approaches to traditional varietals. For the 2017 Snitch, we combined Chardonnay from exceptional vineyards in warm Oak Knoll and cool-climate Carneros with just a touch of Viognier. You Viognier fans will love this wine; fresh tropical fruit, apple, and pear on the nose. Lively and bright, great texture with your favorite aromatics. The nuance of Fresh oak is also very appealing.

We enjoyed pairing The Snitch with a Portuguese Fish Stew. The tasty summer soup, sort of like a Cioppino with savory paprika, would seem to be at home with a dry rosé, but this Chardonnay blend was a delicious match!

The Blindfold Chardonnay blend has been around for a few years now, tweeking itself every so often with different amounts of white Rhône and aromatic varieties. The 2017 Blindfold is Chardonnay blended with Rousanne, Viognier and Muscat giving it a very distinct quality and character, bold and intriguing—which is why it’s so popular.

In Blindfold, you’ll find aromas of lychee, stone fruit, citrus, apple pie, and peach. Full and balanced with a lengthy finish. It’s aged for 10 months: 80% in a combination of French and Hungarian oak barrels, but here’s the kicker: 20% is aged in stainless steel, giving it a very lively feel with bright acidity and a touch of minerality, while maintaining a finish of rich and creamy flavors of lemon zest and caramel. Definitely a Palm Springs’ aperitif and dinner wine. Enjoy & Cheers to you!

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19 HOLE; PD; 760-772-6696 M&M (Mark Gregg and Misty Howell) 5-8pm 29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-3673505 Bobby Furgo & Co 6pm ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 Mr Goodboy 9pm AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-2021111 Bill and Doug Duo 6:30pm BART LOUNGE; C.C.; 760-799-8800 Open Cypher Night w/ DJs The Substitute and Tasi 7pm BERNIE’S; RM; 760-202 4499 Kristi King Trio w/ Brian Dennigan and Leon Bisquera 6:30-10pm BLUEMBER; RM; 760-862-4581 John Stanley King 6-10pm THE CASCADE LOUNGE, AGUA CALIENTE; RM; 888-999-1995 Ladies Night w/ Bianca from 92.7 9pm CASUELAS CAFÉ; PD; 760-568-0011 Johnny Meza and Co. 6-10pm CATALAN; RM; 760-770-9508 George Christian 6-9pm CHEF GEORGE’S PICASSO LOUNGE; PD; 760-200-1768 Michael D’Angelo 6:30-9:30pm, DJ 9:30pm COPA NIGHTCLUB; PS; 760-866-0021 MOD Squad Variety Show w/ Francesca Amari, Jeff Stewart & Wayne Abravanel 5:30-7:30pm, Lipstick hosted by Bella Da Ball 8pm, DJs Banks and Ax 10pm EUREKA; IW; 760-834-7700 Live Music 8-10pm FISHERMAN’S GROTTO; PD; 760-7766534 Barry Baughn Blues Band 5:308:30pm TH

HENRY’S SPORTS BAR AND GRILL; CC; 760-656-3444 DJ 10pm THE HOOD; PD; 760-636-5220 Red’s Rockstar Karaoke 9pm HOODOO COCKTAIL GARDEN @ THE HYATT; PS; 760-322-9000 Chris Lomeli 7pm HOTEL PASEO; PD; TBA 4-7pm LANDMARK LOUNGE; LQ; 760-2896736 Lisa LaFaro 7pm LA QUINTA RESORT; LQ; 760-5644111 Steppin Out 6-9pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760325-2794 Hot Roxx 6:30pm LIT@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; 760345-2450 Country Night w/ Travis Denning 9pm MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760-325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke 8pm THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Kevin Henry 6-8pm Tim Burleson 8pm PALM CANYON ROADHOUSE; PS; 760-327-4080 Grady James and Vinny Berry 8pm PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-3655956 Arroyo Rogers 8pm PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND COCKTAILS; TP; 760-343-2115 Reborn by the Sunshine and Hover 9pm SAMMY G’s; PS; 760-320-8041 Evaro Brothers 7:30pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S MARKET; PS; 760-3229293 VooDoo Hustlers 7pm STACY’S; PS; 760-620-5003 Matt Coleman 7pm TACK ROOM TAVERN; IND; 760-3479985 Karaoke 8pm WANG’S; PS; 760-325-9264 Trio Envy 5-8pm

CATALAN; RM; 760-770-9508 George Christian 6-9pm CHEF GEORGE’S PICASSO LOUNGE; PD; 760-200-1768 Michael D’Angelo 6:30-9:30pm, DJ 9:30pm COPA NIGHTCLUB; PS; 760-866-0021 Viva Friday’s w/ DJ Banks 9pm DESERT FOX; PD; The Sieve and the Saddle 9:30pm, Burgundy Blues 11pm DRINGK; RM; 760-888-0111 DJ 9pm ELECTRIC SPORTS LOUNGE; YV; 760228-1199 DJ Ceddy Cedd 9pm EL MEXICALI CAFÉ 2; IND; 760-3422333 Cesar Daniel Lopez on the harp 6-9pm FISHERMAN’S GROTTO; PD; 760-7766534 Gina Carey 5:30-8:30pm FRANK’S PLACE; IW; 760-797-8700 Rebecca Clark 6-9pm GADI’S BAR & GRILL; YV; 760-8201213 TBA 8pm HENRY’S SPORTS BAR AND GRILL; CC; 760-656-3444 Karaoke w/ KJ Marjovi 9pm THE HOOD; PD; 760-636-5220 Hotwyre 9pm HOODOO COCKTAIL GARDEN @ THE HYATT; PS; 760-322-9000 Keisha D 7pm HOTEL PASEO; PD; Michael Keeth 4-7pm HOT SPOT@SPOTLIGHT 29; Coachella; 760-775-5566 Nacho Bustillos 8:30pm INDIAN WELLS RESORT HOTEL; IW; 760-345-6466 Bob Allen 6pm JOSHUA TREE SALOON; JT; 760-3662250 Karaoke w/ Troy Michaels 7pm KOKOPELLI’S; YV; 760-228-2589 Karaoke 8pm LANDMARK LOUNGE; LQ; 760-2896736 Various Artists 7pm LA QUINTA BREWERY; PD; 760-2002597 Tim Anthony Scott 7pm TH 19 HOLE; PD; 760-772-6696 Live LA QUINTA RESORT; LQ; 760-564Music 8pm 4111 Steppin Out 6-9pm 29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 7603505 Bob Garcia 6:30pm 325-2794 Hot Roxx 7:30pm ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 Jetset LE FE WINE BAR; PD; 760-565-1430 w/ Nena Anderson 8pm Lance Riebsomer 9:30pm AGAVE LOUNGE@THE HYATT LIT@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; 760REGENCY; IW; 760-674-4080 Avenida 345-2450 Finesse 9pm 7-11pm MASTRO’S; PD; 760-776-6777 TBA AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-2026:30-11pm 1111 Live Music 6:30pm MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & BART LOUNGE; C.C.; 760-799-8800 Proper w/ DJs Zach Hayes and Paul Silva LOUNGE; PS; 760-325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm 7pm MIRAMONTE; IW; 760-341-2200 Trio BERNIE’S; RM; 760-202 4499 Parick Envy 5-9pm Morris, Brian Dennigan and Leon MOXIE; PS; 760-318-9900 Eevaan Tre Bisquera 6:30-10pm 6-9pm, DJ Pedro Le Bass 9:30pm BIG ROCK PUB; IND; 706-200-8988 NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Wyldsky 8:30pm Karaoke 8-1:15am BLUEMBER; RM; 760-862-4581 The THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Kevin Stanley Butler Trio 6-10pm THE CASCADE LOUNGE, SPA RESORT Henry 6-8pm Tim Burleson 8pm O’CAINES; RM; 760-202-3311 DJ Tone CASINO; PS; 888-999-1995 DJ Chase 10pm Martinez 9pm PALM CANYON ROADHOUSE; PS; CASUELAS CAFÉ; PD; 760-568-0011 The Myx 6:30-10pm 760-327-4080 TBA 9pm

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hen Pliny the Elder on tap was passé compared to what else was being offered, you know that Ace Hotel’s Craft Beer Weekend was a fest put together by beer geeks for beer geeks. Despite it being 111 degrees out, barrel aged stouts that tasted like whiskey infused cake batter stole the show. Great Notion’s “Cake Party” and Bottle Logic’s “Fundamental Observation” were both world class, but Horus Aged Ale’s “Proper Dose” was best in show.

Previous years saw most vendors in an airconditioned banquet hall with a smattering of breweries placed outside under canopies and umbrellas, but previous summers didn’t incinerate the mirth right off your face the way August 2019 is doing. It’s a warm one this year, folks. Instead, all of the breweries were placed inside, save for one. Bottle Logic’s refrigerated truck stood sentry outside the event, serving Bissel Brothers, Grimm, and Cerebral alongside their own offerings for a total of 8 taps. Despite the withering heat being at anxiety inducing levels, there was always a small crowd enduring the oven-like conditions to enjoy the offerings and chat up the reps pouring out of the truck.

Inside the event room, the layout seemed different than I remember, more spacious and less cramped. Most beer fests will attempt to wow you with the sheer amount of breweries involved, but Ace’s event featured less than 25 breweries, with the caveat being that many of them brought rare and out of production beers to be exclusively enjoyed. While the majority of festivals I’ve attended are overwhelmingly

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ACE HOTEL’S CRAFT BEER WEEKEND 2019 WAS LIT IPA heavy, this one featured as many lagers, fruited sours, and Imperial stouts as hazy and DIPAs. Yorkshire Square Brewery surprised me by serving proper, British-style ale at cellar temperature from a beer engine. Craft beer newbies may have been a little bemused to receive a barely carbonated, 60 degree serving of beer, but real ale, as it’s called, is an experience all its own, and rare to find in the states. While paying homage to the British style, Yorkshire Square is based out of

Torrance, CA, leaving Great Notion Brewing as the only out of state brewery. The Portland, OR based company brought sours and stouts, with the 11% ABV Cake Party, and the equally potent Berries n’ Cream stouts being some of the events tastiest offerings.

Coachella Valley Brewing Company offered a fantastic Michelada that hit the spot and helped to put any previous-day hangovers to rest. Babe’s Brewhouse had a refreshing wit, and La Quinta Brewing offered a passion fruit

BY AARON RAMSON infused IPA that drank nicely on a scorching day. Stone Brewing Company, Pizza Port, and Alesmith were all on hand to represent the San Diego style, as well as the IE’s own Sour Cellars, adding to the already delicious selection of barrel and kettle soured beers to choose from.

A DJ spun music while the crowd socialized, networked and made merry, but it was the ultra-hip and very funky band fronted by Bardo Martinez of Chicano Batman that was the soundtrack to this weekend. Groovy bass lines and psychedelic keyboard passages accompanied jagged, staccato guitar riffs, all played by a band wearing matching ADIDAS track suits. While previous years saw the inclusion of food stations around the room, giving patrons bites to nosh on between samples, the only food available this year were $14 plates of fried chicken, or vegetarian “fried chicken” being sold by a vendor also selling bombers of Bottle Logic drink. My friends and I ended up at King’s Highway, Ace’s fantastic restaurant, where we sobered up with wedge salads, nachos, and stuffed, bacon wrapped dates.

With the Brew in LQ and Props and Hops beer festivals still scheduled to entertain the Coachella valley in 2019, Ace’s Craft Beer Weekend has set the bar extremely high when it comes to giving fans a new experience.

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NOW PLAYING: HOBBS&SHAW This spinoff of “The Fate of the Furious” focuses on Dwayne Johnson’s US Diplomatic Security Agent Luke Hobbs teaming with outcast Jason Statham’s Deckard Shaw a former British military elite operative.

Ever since their first face off in 2015’s Furious 7, the two have swapped smack talk and punches in their rivalry to take each other down.

The new chapter in their uneasy alliance shoves open a new door in the F&F universe as it races the globe, from LA to London and from the toxic irradiated wasteland of Chernobyl to the lush beauty of Samoa.

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Director David Leitch directs from a script

by Chris Morgan.

The very James Bondian plot has the combative duo battling Brixton (Idris Elba), a cybernetically enhanced anarchist soldier who possesses superhuman strength, a brilliant mind and a lethal pathogen that could wipe out half of the world’s population!

Vanessa Kirby steals every scene she’s in playing a brilliant and fearless rogue MI6 agent who happens to be Shaw’s sister.

This mostly mindless but fun film is a lot like watching little kids crashing their action figures in a sandbox but without the through line of family bond.

Statham and Johnson are well matched

as the leads and it’s fun to watch the sworn enemies partnering to bring down a guy who just might be badder than themselves (he calls himself “Black Superman!).

But the main draw here, as before, is the well-staged over-the-top action sequences.

Question: Why does the Motion Picture Academy not have a category for stunt work?

It’s way past time these incredible guys and gals are awarded well-deserved Oscars.

NEW BLU FOR THE HOME THEATER: MOJIN: THE WORM VALLEY

Based on the bestselling novel series and a follow up to the international blockbuster “MOJIN: THE LOST LEGEND” the sequel once again finds legendary tomb explorer Hu Bayi on a dangerous and deadly mission as he searches for the tomb of Emperor Xian, located somewhere on an island of monstrous creatures in this mystical and mythical action-adventure epic When famous tomb explorer Hu Bayi (Wang Kaixuan) and his fiancée Shirley Yang decided to retire to Manhattan after a supposedly split of the original team, Hu is pulled into a deal to locate the ancient tomb of a Mongolian princess.

Now the team returns to their original vocation after a mysterious businesswoman/ cult leader (Ying Caihong) challenges them to find the ancient tomb of a Mongolian princess. What they eventually learn is that

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all she really wants is to possess a famed artifact known as the Equinox Flower that allegedly has the power to raise the dead!

This beautifully rendered and artfully crafted, lavish Asian fantasy adventure is filled with lush locations and big action, including marauding monsters from a primordial realm. The mythic narrative is engaging and satisfying. If this genre (Asian fantasy adventure) appeals to you, don’t miss this on your big screen home theater. WELL GO USA. PLUS ONE

Written and directed by Jeff Chan and Andrew Rhymer, the film stars Maya Erskine, Jack Quaid, Ed Begley, Jr., Beck Bennet, Rosalind Chao, Brian Howey, Jon Bass and Finn Wittrock. It’s a fun, lightweight romantic comedy about Alice (Erskine) and Ben (Quaid), long-time friends with benefits, who find themselves in that inevitable year that all late 20-somethings experience -- in which seemingly every person they know gets marries – and agree to be one another’s plus ones as they power through an endless parade of insufferable weddings only to discover something unexpected.

The home video release is the world premiere of the audience award winning “Best Narrative Feature” at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival. Better than expected and recommended. RLJE/Films. robin@coachellavalleyweekly

BOOK REVIEW

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"USEFUL PHRASES FOR IMMIGRANTS"

BY MAY-LEE CHAI STORIES

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The great thing about the United States is that it is a country made up of people from all over the world. It is a beautiful melting pot. For the vast majority of Americans, the common denominator is there is an immigrant or two in their past and we are a sea of ethnicities. When our relatives left their place of birth for a better life in the U.S., they became Americans. In May-Lee Chai’s stories Useful Phrases for Immigrants (Blair, 143 pages) parents and children cope with place and identity.

The collection of eight stories are told with a Chinese or half-Chinese protagonist.

The title stories, “Useful Phrases for Immigrants” shares the inner concerns and observations of a young woman trying to move out her in-laws without dishonor.

Within her multi-generational household, she struggles to cope with the standards of the past and the American life she wants now.

“Fish Boy” tells the tale of a child who moves from his small village to help provide for his family and gets tangled up with the city’s street gang. Lying to his grandfather about his new life, the boy learns he must adapt quickly if he is going to survive.

A young woman comes to terms with her

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white mother’s death after her Chinese uncle reminds her of the “old ways” to honor the dead in “Ghost Festivals.”

A naked girl is found murdered at a Beijing construction sight in “The Body.” Told from several points of view, the reader learns how complicated life is in China’s corrupt and changing world where people are expendable.

“Canada” tells the story of a pre-teen girl who cannot yet comprehend the world and the strange mixture of her white and Chinese cultures. With her extended family growing all around her, she is mystified by the adults’ small talk and decisions. On the cusp of adulthood, her innocence is quickly disappearing.

When a daughter goes home for her dying mother’s birthday in “The Lucky Day,” she discovers her mom is a fragile human being but also tough as nails.

“First Carvel in Beijing” is about a Chinese grad student visiting her white ex-girlfriend who discovers there is a new Carvel ice cream parlor in Beijing. Reminding her of her young and innocent life growing up in America, the women indulge, not only in the sweet dessert, but in each other.

An aging father and his daughter share their truths and love for one another in “Shouting Means I Love You.” My favorite story in the collection is “The Lucky Day.” In this little snippet of life, the daughter, who believed she was her mother’s

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least favorite child, is now the only one who can help her dying mother.

The mother asks her daughter to commit suicide with her but when she refuses, the mother instead settles on going to the racetrack to bet on the horses. For the first time, the daughter sees that her mother is much more than an ignorant Chinese immigrant from a small village, but a complicated woman not that different from herself.

SAFETY TIPS

In these brief and personal stories about identity, the reader gets insight into the changing and complicated world of China, the strict rules of honor and the challenging cultural differences.

In a subtly but powerful way, the stories also shed light on the horrors of climate change, cheap labor, government corruption and humanitarian crises that bring people to this country with hopes for a better way of life.

These stories shed light on how immigrants and their children -- whether the first generation is born in the United States or brought to the country as youngsters -- all struggle to fit in and find the cultural balance not just at home, but also within their communities and at work.

FROM THE CHIEFS CORNER

BY FIRE CHIEF SAM DIGIOVANNA

LET’S HAVE SOME CLASS ON… BACK-TO-SCHOOL SAFETY AWARENESS!

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hen I was younger I hated all the back-to-school commercials. They were a dreaded reminder that summer was over and pretty soon, I’d be back inside a hot, stuffy classroom, mourning my lost freedom.

As an adult, the back-to-school season brings another warning: Morning and afternoon commutes will now involve throngs of students walking, bicycling, driving or riding buses to and from school. We were all kids once, so we know we can’t count on them to be paying attention.

That’s why it’s important to use extra caution while driving in school zones.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that 75 school-age pedestrians are killed each year during school travel. These are preventable deaths! Let’s share some lessons and start a safety campaign in the communities we protect with these safety reminders: • It is illegal to pass a school bus that is stopped to load or unload children.

• School buses use yellow flashing lights to alert motorists that they are preparing to stop to load or unload children. Red flashing lights and an extended stop sign arm signals to motorists that the bus is stopped and children are getting on or off the bus.

• The area 10 feet around a school bus is where children are in the most danger of being hit. Stop your car far enough from the bus to allow children the necessary space to safely enter and exit the bus.

• Be alert. Children walking to or from their bus are usually very comfortable with their surroundings. This makes them more likely to take risks, ignore hazards or fail to look both ways when crossing the street.

• Drivers should not block the crosswalk when stopped at a red light or waiting to make a

turn. Do not stop with a portion of your vehicle over the crosswalk.

• In a school zone when a warning flasher or flashers are blinking, you must stop to yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within a marked crosswalk or at an intersection with no marked crosswalk.

• Remember, children are the least predictable pedestrians and the most difficult to see. Take extra care to look out for children not only in school zones, but also in residential areas, playgrounds and parks.

• Don’t honk your horn, rev your engine or do anything to rush or scare a child or pedestrian in front of your car, even if you have the legal right-of-way.

• Did I mention – put that cell phone AWAY! Now that’s just the first lesson. There’s much more schooling on safety if you’re interested in spreading this safety message, check out: nsc. org/Safety_Home/SafetyObservances/Pages/ BackToSchoolSafety.aspx.

Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna

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ast week, the Federal Reserve reduced the Federal Funds rate for the first time in over ten years, a sharp reversal from their stance of only five months ago.

This was immediately followed by the escalation of the trade war with China by the Trump administration. The escalation should result in another rate cut in the next 30-60 days, a slowdown in the global economy and an increase in the inflation rate.

While all of that was happening, the German equivalent to U.S Treasuries posted negative returns or yields across all time periods. This means that whether you bought a 1 year note or a 30 year bond, it cost you money to buy and hold that investment portfolio. You do not earn interest, you pay for the right to hold it. According to CNBC, there are $17 trillion in bonds outstanding that yield a negative interest rate.

The concept of negative interest rates is enough to make the heads of many economists explode as the idea seems to counter logic.

When interest rates go lower, it typically serves to stimulate economic activity. Lower interest rates act like sugar as it hypes up the economy. As we all know, too much sugar can lead to obesity. The economic equivalent is asset bubbles like that of 10 years ago.

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THE ILLOGICAL WORLD OF NEGATIVE INTEREST RATES

What happens when your parents aka the Central Bank keeps the economy hyped up on sugar?

Surprisingly, some good things. Due to regular access to sugar or cheap money, moonshot, world-changing ideas have the time and money to roll out ideas that once seemed impossible. The extra time is due to the low cost of borrowing which also tends to spur capital investment. Whether it is Amazon, Tesla, Uber, Beyond Meat, the Impossible Burger or any one of the many world changing companies, access to enough cash funded the creation of businesses that served to disrupt the status quo.

Meanwhile, low borrowing costs and a very friendly European Union Central Bank have kept Italy out of a financial mess akin to Greece.

This mindbender presents us with the concept of deflation. Deflation is where the

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prices of things continue to go lower and lower. China has been a great exporter of deflation for years which has helped to create lower prices than would have otherwise been possible.

With the Trump administration’s surprisingly resolute stance against China for a host of illegal activities, trade/tariff issues almost seem like a ruse to expedite an economic strike on against China given their bad actor behaviors that we have ignored for decades.

Where that all sounds barely understandable, what does this mean for you and me?

We can expect lower borrowing costs for some time to come. This also means lower savings rates. It sounds illogical but borrowers are essentially being subsidized by savers due to the current monetary policies of world central banks.

The message is clear – the government wants you to go out and over-stimulate the economy because if we don’t, the rest of the world will do it without us[HL1] . That is the message being sent by the Central bankers of Japan and the Economic Union in response to currency manipulation from China and the tariff battle with the United States.

Easy money spurs innovation which leads

to greater prosperity. At the same time, it also funds greater excesses which are ultimately the cause of all economic recessions. While we may be in the first months of an economic slowdown, we can expect it to be mild given the easy money policies of the Central Banks.

The canary in the coal mine is a financially shaky Italy or even China. China’s debt equals 3x their Gross Domestic Product (GDP). For comparison, our $22 trillion federal debt equals 1x our GDP. Haddon Libby is the Founder and Managing Partner of the fiduciary-only Winslow Drake Investment Management. For more information on our services, please visit www.WinslowDrake.com or email Hlibby@ WinslowDrake.com.

LEGAL REPRESENTATION OF THE INJURED & CRIMINALLY ACCUSED

TYPES OF ID THEFT AND WHAT TO DO D theft can be financial fraud, medical ID theft, tax fraud, criminal ID theft, Social Security fraud, child ID theft, benefits and employment fraud and title fraud. Identity theft is becoming more and more common each year. In 2018, hackers stole the personal information of 148 million Americans in a single breach. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, there are 74 robberies every hour in the United States but nearly 2,000 identity theft events.

It’s not a matter of if, but rather “when”. If your information has ever been compromised in a breach, you are eleven times more likely to be a victim of identity theft. Thieves can steal more than just your money.

I suggest you don’t sign the back of your credit cards. I WRITE ‘PHOTO ID REQUIRED.’ DON’T put the complete account number on the ‘For’ line when you write a check.

Instead, just put the last four numbers, as the card company knows the rest of the number.

Put your work, not home, phone # on your checks or your PO Box and work address and never your SS#.

Consider copying both sides of your wallets contents. That way you have the account and phone numbers to call to cancel ...if necessary. Our family also carries a photocopy of our passports when we travel.

To limit damage cancel credit cards immediately with the toll free numbers and your card numbers you have. File a police report which proves to credit providers you

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were diligent, and this is a first step toward an investigation (if there ever is one).

But here’s what is perhaps most important of all: Call the 3 national credit reporting organizations immediately to place a fraud alert on your name and also call the Social Security fraud line number. The alert means any company that checks your credit knows your information was stolen, and they have to contact you by phone to authorize new credit.

Keep these numbers in your wallet: Equifax: 1-800-525-6285 Experian (formerly TRW): 1-888-397-3742 Trans Union: 1-800-680-7289 Social Security Administration (fraud line): 1-800-269-0271 To be safer, do as our family does and consider signing up with Charles Jarrot, Century Credit Group Inc. 310 277-1300 to get 24/7 monitoring; alerts of any changes to credit reports; sex offender registry monitoring; bank account opening request notification; lien or public record notifications.

Dark Web Surveillance applies when someone writes a negative review of you or your business on the internet. Century Credit Group takes over all the recovery work.

Century Identity Guard will take care of all the work to restore your identity, providing true white-glove service by a Certified Recovery Specialist.

They monitor your personal information and alert you when changes are detected,

dramatically reducing your risk of becoming a victim Charles Jarrot provides Customer Service 24/7/365 and whether you have a question or need to report an ID theft event, their U.S.based support team is available around the clock for guidance and assistance. We use them because they protect against all types of ID Theft including financial fraud, medical ID theft, tax fraud, criminal ID theft, Social Security fraud, child ID theft, benefits and employment fraud and title fraud.

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

I look upon my job as protecting the Constitutional Rights of every American who drinks, drives and gets arrested for a DUI or has an ACCIDENT. I do however “Change Hats” when I SUE Drunk Drivers for damages to my Injured or Deceased (Wrongful Death) clients.

DALE GRIBOW - REPRESENTING THE INJURED AND CRIMINALLY ACCUSED “TOP LAWYER” - California’s Prestige Magazine, Palm Springs Life 2011-19 & “TOP LAWYER” - Inland Empire Magazine 20162019 PERFECT 10.0 AVVO Peer Rating “PREEMINENT” Rating - Martindale Hubbell Legal Directory “DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE OR TEXT AND GET A DUI OR ACCIDENT. CALL A TAXI, LYFT OR UBER. THEY ARE A LOT CHEAPER THAN CALLING ME”. SO DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER. SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE ARTICLE? CONTACT DALE GRIBOW 760-837-7500/ dale@dalegribowlaw.com.

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COMMUNITY BY CRAIG MICHAELS ANNUAL FIRST RESPONDERS DAYS RETURNS TO PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAMWAY

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hat better way to say “Thank You” to those who protect our communities then FREE tram admission during the month of August. For the entire month, all qualified first responders receive free admission to the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway as part of - First Responders Days. In addition, up to four of their guests receive 25% off of their regular tram fares.

According to Tramway General Manager Nancy Nichols, “We are happy to have our second annual ‘First Responders Days’ and welcome the men and women who so courageously protect and serve our communities. We truly hope they enjoy their visit with us and make cherished memories with their families and friends.”

Some of the qualifying personnel include,

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Fire and police personnel, California Highway Patrol, County Sheriff Officers and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs,) This program runs August 1-31, 2019 with tickets (only) available at the Tramway’s Valley Station on the day of visit.

The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is the world’s largest rotating tram car which takes you on a ride from the Valley Station (elevation 2,643 ft.) to the Mountain Station (elevation 8,516 ft.) in approximately 10 minutes. Enjoy amazing hiking, food and valley views with temperatures close to 30 degrees cooler than the low desert. For more info or a complete list of emergency personal, call 888-515-TRAM or 760-325-1391, or visit www.pstramway. com. Also, download the free mobile tour now available in the App Store/Google Play.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR BIANCA RAE FOUNDATION’S RAE OF HOPE RETREAT FOR GIRLS

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he Bianca Rae Foundation is excited to announce registration is now open for the sixth annual Rae of Hope Retreat for Girls. The event will take place Saturday, September 21 at Westin Mission Hills (71-333 Dinah Shore Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA).

This Rae of Hope Retreat is an annual, one-day leadership retreat for middle school girls where they learn social media safety tips, anti-bullying techniques, self-esteem building methods and more. Over 1,300 children have attended and completed this program in the past.

“It is a beautiful thing to see this retreat continue now in its sixth year, knowing so many children will be positively impacted,” said Bianca Rae, Founder of the Bianca Rae Foundation. “This year even more children will receive solid mentorship and guidance from different leaders in the community in efforts to

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become their best selves.”

To register and for more details about this retreat, visit BiancaRaeFoundation.org.

Later in the year there will be a Rae of Hope Retreat for Boys held on Saturday, November 2 at Palm Valley School in Rancho Mirage. More information about that event will become available in the coming months.

The Bianca Rae Foundation serves as a resource of funding, knowledge, and empowerment for the socially disadvantaged, the underserved, and all animals. Through its endeavors, Bianca Rae Foundation attempts to make the world a better place through thought, deed, and action, and to encourage people to do the same.

PROFILE MODEL BEHAVIOR: BUSINESS COACHELLA VALLEY MEETUPS BY CRYSTAL HARRELL

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oachella Valley Meetups is a community-based organization founded with the belief that all are welcome, regardless of whether or not participants have had prior modeling/ photography experience. It was founded by model and valley resident Dazy Smith last year as a way to network with local artists, businesses, photographers and models, so they can find an accessible outlet for their craft.

“The first shoot we ever held was actually in Venice Beach. I made sure to host the next meetup in the Coachella Valley, and ever since then, we’ve gotten a great response. People love coming to the meetups and my favorite part is seeing each person’s confidence grow with every shoot,” said Smith.

Through collaborations and social connections both personal and online, Smith’s team has created a social platform to help the meetups community members express their individuality and creativity through photoshoots. The general public is welcome to come to the open meetups to model for different valley photographers. Aspiring photographers can attend and gain experience and new skills with participants in each photo shoot. CV Meetups provides an easy, accessible platform for businesses to grow. Past business collaborations have included Westfield Mall, Holey Scoops Ice Cream, and Tahquitz Canyon.

Hair stylists, makeup artists and small business interested in participating can also reach out online to take part in future shoots.

Smith hosts multiple open, closed, and private meet-ups at various Coachella Valley locations every month. With each meetup, she seeks to promote inclusivity, body positivity, and local businesses by collaborating with different desert stores, restaurants, and products.

Smith sees a bright future for Coachella Valley Meetups with a prevalent online presence that supports networking and artistic collaboration. “My goal is to create my own studio providing multiple unique photography scenes that locals can rent for photo shoots.

This will provide a physical place for local creatives to start growing their business.

Especially with the heat, I’d like to make it an easy way of hosting shoots in a more comfortable environment for the models and photographers. Not only that, but a platform where anyone can see all the unique local businesses that the Coachella Valley has to offer,” explained Smith.

There are three types of meetups. Meetup

event information is located on the Coachella Valley Meetups Instagram highlights, Twitter and Facebook. The first type of meetup is an open meetup, open to the general public and are hosted in a public location. Models and those participating in the shoot must come prepared wearing the outfits they plan to model in, and have their hair and makeup done prior to the shoot. Photographers are required to come with their own equipment and cameras ready to shoot as well. All parties agree the photos taken there belong to anyone in the frame, including the photographer. All participating parties must tag Coachella Valley Meetups and everyone involved in the photo frame if they post pictures online.

A Closed Meetup is the kind of shoot where collaborations take place with local businesses and artists. The shoot admittance price ranges from $120-$200 depending on the content of the shoot. The session will focus on advertising what the business sells or does. Depending on the details, outfit, hair and makeup services will be provided. All participants of the shoot will receive pictures from the shoot, with the requirement that they must tag anyone who helped create each photo they post on social media. Coachella Valley Meetups will also write a review on Yelp for each business that collaborates and a general description of the business on their web page with a link connecting potential clients to the collaborating businesses page.

The collaborators’ business cards will also be distributed throughout the Coachella Valley with the help of Smith’s ambassadors.

The third photoshoot is a Private Meetup, which consist of photo sessions hosted in a private location. This event includes hair, makeup, food, goodie bags, pictures for the models, constant light equipment, props and six to ten backdrops and scenes to pose against.

It costs $45-$85 for a ticket. All ticket prices increase the closer they are purchased to the shoot date so it is best to secure them as early as possible for the best deal. All photographers are required to send in six edited photos to participants within two weeks after the event is held ensuring models and local businesses participating get photos.

“CV Meetups made me realize my true beauty. Everyone involved is so accepting of anyone who wants to participate and they gave me the confidence to want to be a model.

I am grateful for what Dazy has created so that I can follow my dreams,” stated Haylee Joi Krachman, who has been attending the Coachella Valley Meetups shoots since March of this year.

Coachella Valley Meetups can be reached on Instagram @cvmeetups, Twitter @cvmeetupss, Facebook.com/ Coachellavalleymeetups, and at the official website, www.cvmeetups.com. For further questions and business inquiries, emails can be sent to coachellavalleymeetups@gmail. com.

This article was printed in last week's issue with incorrect information. We are running it again this week with corrections. Apologies to Dazy Smith and CV Meetups.

SWAG FOR THESOUL

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MIND,BODY & SPIRIT

TAKING CHARGE OF YOUR REFLECTION SUMMER DETOX As we stand at the threshold of this new era, it is essential to practice self-love as it will play a crucial role in mastering responsible creatorship for the good of one and all.” – Gratitude + Forgiveness x (LOVE) = Happiness, by Aimee Mosco and Donald L. Ferguson, page 79/80. hen you look in the mirror at your reflection, what do you see? What do you say to yourself as you look?

If what you say is, “I am the reflection of a brilliant light being”, stop reading right here.

There is nothing I can tell you in this article that you don’t already know!

The truth is, most of us don’t say these kinds of things to ourselves as we look in the mirror, and even if we do in a moment of clarity, it’s not a practice we engage in with regularity. If this describes you, keep reading.

When you stand in front of a mirror and make observations, you are often unintentionally affixing a label or identification to that reflection. If your observations are “I am old” and “I look tired”, you are declaring that these things are true.

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This may not seem significant in the moment, but it is, because words and thoughts are powerful. They are energies and energies are what fuel outcomes. When you direct fuel of “I am old” or “I look tired” to yourself, you are powering the outcome of “old” and “tired”.

You will ultimately embody the identification you assign to yourself.

You can choose to observe yourself in a way that shifts your identification practice to work for you rather than against you. It’s very simple to do. It just takes a little bit of effort to begin the shift.

The change begins with intention.

Keep in mind that what you “see” is based on choice. You can choose to see imperfection, or you can choose to see your divinity in each and every bump, freckle, and mark that makes you one-of-a-kind. You can choose to see an old face, or you can choose to see the face of a person who has cultivated valuable wisdom looking back at you. While the physical reflection of today may be the same one you observed yesterday, what you are “seeing” will be different when you look with the intent to identify your inner, divine beauty.

If you are ready to begin upshifting your identification process to align with your inner beauty, consider starting your day with the following intention: “I choose to only see inner, divine light and beauty in my reflection.”

In my pursuit to help you align further with your divinity, I invite you to join Facebook group Evolve through Love hosted

by Elizabeth Scarcella, BB Ingle and me. Go to facebook.com/groups/evolvethroughlove and share with us your wisdom.

Aimee Mosco is an Author, Intuitive Channel, Spiritual Teacher and Co-Founder of Intentional Healing Systems, LLC. Aimee’s passion for helping others inspired her book “Gratitude + Forgiveness x (LOVE) = Happiness”. For more information, find Aimee at www.ihsunity.com

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e wash our hands several times per day. We brush our teeth two or three times per day. We rarely give thought to how often we should cleanse our body internally. Before you read on, how do you feel right now? Answer honestly.

Now, proceed if any of the symptoms below resonate, it may be time for a little internal assistance.

Being lackadaisical about taking care of yourself internally can reap havoc on you. Toxins can build up within resulting in various health issues. If you recognize a lack of energy, you feel confused or are experiencing a gain in weight; it may be time to cleanse your system. Additional symptoms include bloating, irritability, being lethargic, constipation, aches, dull skin complexion, always hungry or an ongoing craving of sweets and carbs. These symptoms are indicative of toxic build up.

How often should we cleanse our body?

Most expert’s conclusions vary. I personally believe you should act, based upon how you feel. One can never go wrong with a diet rich in raw foods and high proteins. There are numerous cleansing options. Safely research what will suit your needs and daily rituals.

Obviously you will need to compromise. This is all a part of the process.

Getting started will be half the work. You will need a measure of dedication. Resolve to finish what you start. Some cleanses are offered three to five days. Or, you can dive deep into a 14-21 day cleanse. Be prepared to feel a bit moody or irritable. Remember

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your body will be shifting from toxic to clean.

Once you get over the hump you will feel rejuvenated, less stressed, healthier in mind, body and soul.

Rather than jumpstarting your day with coffee, commence your day with one green juice. Your body will be infused with vitamins.

You will be energized, alert and enthusiastic.

If you own a juicer, I highly recommend dusting it off and putting it to good use. I also recommend shopping for organic produce.

Our valley is abundant with local farms and they offer several organic choices. Or, visit a local juice bar if you are on the move.

One of my all-time favorite juices, AppleCarrot-Ginger-Lemon. This concoction is an immunity elixir. Here are a couple of recipes to get you started.

APPLE~CARROT~GINGER~LEMON 2 apples, 5 carrots, 1 inch slice ginger, 1/4 peeled lemon SWEET BROCCOLI JUICE 1 head of broccoli, 3 celery stalks, 2 peeled oranges, 1/2″ ginger root If you are seeking to cleanse internally it may be advantageous to seek a nutritionist.

They will be able to custom order all that you need. Juicing is fun and it’s refreshing. Be ready to feel recharged, healthy and ready to conquer your bad habits!

For more information on diet and health tips: Bronwyn Ison is the owner of Evolve Yoga, e-volveyoga.com 760.564.YOGA(9642)

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Week of August 8

ARIES (March 21-April 19): When it came time to write your horoscope, I was feeling unusually lazy. I could barely summon enough energy to draw up the planetary charts. I said a weak prayer to the astrological muses, pleading, “Please don’t make me work too hard to discover the message that Aries people need to hear; just make the message appear in my mind.” As if in response, a voice in my head said, “Try bibliomancy.” So I strolled to my bookcase, shut my eyes, pulled out the first book I felt, and went to a random page. Here’s what I saw when I opened my eyes: “The Taoist concept of wuwei is the notion that our creative active forces are dependent on and nourished by inactivity; and that doing absolutely nothing may be a good way to get something done.”

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): There’s an old Rosicrucian vow you might have fun trying out: “I pledge to interpret every experience that comes my way as a communication of God with my soul.” If you carry out this intention with relaxed playfulness, every bird song you hear is an emblem of Divine thought; every eavesdropped conversation provides hints of the Creator’s current mood; the shape that spilled milk takes on your tabletop is an intimation of eternity breaking into our time-gripped realm. In my years of offering you advice, I have never before suggested you try this exercise because I didn’t think you were receptive. But I do now. (If you’re an atheist, you can replace “God,” “Divine,” and “Creator” with “Life.”)

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Below are unheralded gifts possessed by many Geminis but not commonly identified by traditional astrologers: 1. a skill for deprogramming yourself: for unlearning defunct teachings that might otherwise interfere with your ability to develop your highest potentials; 2. a sixth sense about recognizing artificial motivations, then shedding them; 3. a tendency to attract epiphanies that show you why and how to break taboos that may once have been necessary but aren’t any longer; 4. an ability to avoid becoming overwhelmed and controlled by situations you manage or supervise.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): In 1993, I began writing a book titled The Televisionary Oracle. By 1995, I had generated over 2,000 pages of material that I didn’t like. Although I was driven by a yearning to express insights that had been welling up in me for a long time, nothing about the work felt right.

I was stuck. But finally I discovered an approach that broke me free: I started to articulate difficult truths about aspects of my life about which I was embarrassed, puzzled, and ashamed. Then everything fell into place. The process that had been agonizing and fruitless became fluidic and joyful. I recommend that you try this strategy to dissolve any mental blocks you may be suffering from: dive into and explore what makes you feel ashamed, puzzling, or embarrassed. I bet it will lead to triumph and fulfillment, as happened for me.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): I am overjoyed that you’re not competing for easy rewards or comparing yourself to the mediocre crowd. Some people in your sphere may not be overjoyed, though. To those whose sense of self isn’t strong, you may be like an itchy allergen; they may accuse you of showing off or acting puffed up. But freaks like me appreciate creative egotists like you when you treat your personality as a work of art. In my view, you’re a stirring example of how to be true to one’s smartest passions. Keep up the good work! Continue to have too much fun! I’m guessing that for now you can get away with doing just about anything you want as long as it doesn’t hurt anyone.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Let’s enjoy a moment of poignant silence in honor of your expired illusions. They were soulful mirages: full of misplaced idealism and sweet ignorance and innocent misunderstandings. Generous in ways you may not yet realize, they exuded an agitated beauty that aroused both courage and resourcefulness.

Now, as those illusions dissolve, they will begin to serve you anew, turning into fertile compost for your next big production.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Old rules and traditions about how best to conduct intimate relationship are breaking down. New rules are still incubating.

Right now, the details about how people express their needs to give and receive love seem to be riddles for which there are no correct answers. So what do you do? How do you proceed with the necessary blend of confidence and receptivity? Can you figure out flexible strategies for being true both to your need for independence and your need for interdependence? I bring these ruminations to your attention, Libra, just in time for the “Transforming Togetherness” phase of your cycle.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): It’s time for your once-a-year shout-out to your most audacious possibilities. Ready? Go ahead and say, “Hallelujah!

Hosanna! Happiness! Hooray for my brilliant future!”

Next, go ahead and say, “I have more than enough power to create my world in the image of my wisest dreams.” Now do a dance of triumph and whisper to yourself, “I’m going to make very sure I always know exactly what my wisest dreams are.”

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): During the next three weeks, I advise you to load up on copious amounts of caffeine from Monday at 8 a.m. until Friday at 6 p.m. Then drastically cut back on the coffee and consume large amounts of alcohol and/or marijuana from 6:01 p.m. on Friday through 6 p.m. on Sunday. This is the ideal recipe for success. JUST KIDDING! I lied. Here’s the truth, Sagittarius: Astrological indicators suggest you would benefit from making the coming weeks be the most undrugged, alcohol-free time ever.

Your potential for achieving natural highs will be extraordinary, as will your potential to generate crucial breakthroughs while enjoying those natural highs. Take advantage!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): I don’t presume you should or will gleefully embrace the assignment I’ll propose. The task may indeed be too daunting for you to manage right now. If that’s the case, don’t worry. You’ll get another chance in a few months. But if you are indeed ready for a breathtaking challenge, here it is: Be a benevolent force of wild nature; be a tender dispenser of creative destruction; be a bold servant of your soulful dreams—as you demolish outmoded beliefs and structures that have been keeping a crucial part of your vitality shackled and latent.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): I have cast a feisty love spell that will be triggered in anyone who reads the first line of this horoscope. And since you have done that, you are now becoming even smarter than you already were about getting the most out of your intimate alliances. You’re primed to experiment with the delights of feeling with your head and thinking with your heart. Soon you’ll be visited by revelations about any unconscious glitches that might be subtly undermining your togetherness, and you’ll get good ideas about how to correct those glitches. Astrological rhythms will be flowing in your relationships’ favor for the next seven weeks!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): I estimate that about 25 percent of your fear results from your hesitation to love as deeply and openly and bravely as you could. Another 13 percent originates in an inclination to mistake some of your teachers for adversaries, and 21 percent from your reluctance to negotiate with the misunderstood monsters in your closet. But I suspect that fully 37 percent of your fear comes from the free-floating angst that you telepathically absorb from the other 7.69 billion humans on our planet. So what about the remaining four percent? Is that based on real risks and worth paying attention to? Yes! And the coming weeks will be an excellent time to make progress in diminishing its hold on you.

Homework: Make a playful effort to change something you’ve always assumed you could never change. FreeWillAstrology.com ---------------------------------------Rob Brezsny - Free Will Astrology freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com

ASK THE DOCTOR

BY DR PETER KADILE

SUMMERTIME ADVICE

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he high temperatures are here and with that come serious side effects. It’s that time of year again to talk about heat related injuries.

Second Degree Burns - This type of burn causes significant skin damage and forms blisters. I have treated several cases of second degree burns to the feet in my practice. This injury commonly occurs when a person is walking barefoot outside on the grass and then will walk onto the hot pavement. Another common scenario is when a person is barefoot in the house and just “stepped out to get the mail”. Hot asphalt or pavement can reach temperatures of up to 140 degrees and can instantly burn the skin in just a few seconds.

Severe burns of the skin require medical attention, so do not take any chances and protect your feet!

Wear shoes, slippers, flip flops, etc….

I have also seen contact burns on the hands from car door handles and outside door handles on a store. You have to constantly be aware that our desert sun during the summer not only raises the outside temperature but also heats many outdoor surfaces we commonly come in contact with. I usually recommend carrying a small towel or handkerchief with you to open metal door handles, or else use a piece of your clothing.

Hydration - I have mentioned the importance of adequate hydration in previous articles. Poor fluid intake, especially in the summer heat, increases one’s chance of dehydration. A person can be dehydrated without feeling thirsty, so it is important to drink water throughout the day

and especially if outdoors. A good gauge to assess hydration status is the color of your urine; the clearer your urine the better, dark urine is a sign of poor hydration status. Coffee, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages don’t count as good fluid intake because they actually cause dehydration.

Heat Cramps/Heat Exhaustion/Heat Stroke - Poor hydration habits along with prolonged exposure to heat and humidity can cause different types of heat related illness. For all these illnesses, treatment should include a cool place, rest and proper hydration with water or sports drinks.

Heat Cramps are the mildest form of heat injury and present as very painful and severe muscle cramps and spasms. Stretch cramped muscles slowly.

Heat Exhaustion is more severe and can include nausea, vomiting, headache, weakness, pale and moist skin and fever. One should remove excess clothing and place cool clothes on the skin. If the symptoms don’t resolve, then medical attention with IV hydration may be needed or else the condition can progress to heat stroke.

Heat Stroke is the most severe form of heat illness. It has the symptoms of heat cramps and heat exhaustion but includes neurological signs and symptoms of confusion or agitation and possibly seizures or coma. The skin in heat stroke is warm and dry. Heat stroke is a life threatening emergency and requires immediate medical attention.

All of these conditions are preventable. Do not take our desert environment for granted.

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t’s always fun to learn new products and observe how cannabis flower is cultivated and manufactured into a tincture or edible. The Southern Chapter of the American Cannabis Nurses Association met this weekend to tour the Mountain Source Dispensary located on The Iipay Nation Reservation in Santa Ysabel, CA. Mountain Source is a legal medical and recreational dispensary that offers seed to shelf cannabis. The dispensary occupies a vacant casino that closed in 2014. The tribe also rents reservation land to tenants that grow marijuana and operate a processing lab.

The Iipay Nation only sells to customers at their reservation and to other tribes.

The dispensary is part of the Santa Ysabel Botanical Facility with nearly 100 employees.

The back of the building is being retrofitted as a marijuana test facility. There will also be a bakery for producing marijuana edible products. Outside there are two acres of marijuana greenhouses with more under construction. There is also additional acreage set aside and leased to outside farmers to raise cannabis crops.

The botanical facility brings the flower buds to the labs that then compound their brand of cannabis. Akasha is one of the labs we observed extracting cannabis oil from a large bag of buds using a Pure Rosin Press method retaining terpenes fats and enzymes. Akasha Care CBD (cannabidiol):THC (Delta-9-Tetrohydrocannabinoid) come in a variety of ratios to suit every cannabis dosing need.

Trokie, another product in this dispensary, has done extensive research to develop a proprietary buccal delivery of pharmaceutical grade cannabis to give patients relief with sublingual use. Trokie, lozenges have different CBD, THC and hybrid formulas. Trokie Lozenges go to work fast, taking effect in 5-30 minutes, dissolve in 30-45 minutes, and deliver symptom relief for four to eight hours.

They have a dosing guide on their website trokie. com/the-science.

Another lab at Mountain Source processes the leaves into small packets which they freeze to retain the acid forms of the cannabinoids THCA and CBDA. Juiced cannabis is a nutritionally-dense, very potent medicinal compound, without the psychoactive components normally activated when heating the plant. The high concentration of raw cannabinoid acids in juiced cannabis, coupled with the perfect balance of fatty acids, helps improve cell function and reduce damage caused by free radicals.

Additional benefits of raw, juiced cannabis

include many cannabinoids which have anti-tumor properties which are readily available. It is coined the “most important vegetable on the planet” by some, mainly because it can assist with immune system function, provide anti-inflammatory benefits, and improve bone metabolism and neural function. According to Dr. William Courtney, a dietary raw cannabis specialist and a strong believer in the plants healing powers, “you are actually walking away from 99% of the benefits cannabis provides when you cook or smoke cannabis.”

Mountain Source dispensary is the only dispensary I know of that sell frozen cannabis leaves. They are frozen to protect the cannabinoids from becoming decarboxylated with heat.

Another unique experience at Mountain Source is how they display their flower. Over 40 buds are individually displayed on a long shelf in a small case with a magnified glass attached and a lever to open allowing you to smell the bud.

I saved the tablinguals for last. Tablinguals are the new form of gummy. Gummies have isolates of THC or CBD with no terpenes, are usually 5 or 10mg and varied effectiveness. Level is a cannabinoid company making products with a concentration of cannabinoids not usually seen in most products.

Have you ever cooked with only salt and pepper?

Learning about CBD and THC alone gives an anemic view of the over 100 cannabinoids in cannabis. Level puts Delta-8-Tetrahydrocannabinoid, THCV THCA, or CBG, in their Protabs Tablinguals and PODS CARTS products. They reinfuse distilled cannabis oil with steam distilled cannabis terpenoids. Truefarma.com delivers Level tablinguals throughout CA. The dispensary is open daily to the public.

Combine a trip to Julian for apple pie and visit this dispensary. You will not be disappointed. Then a little down the street is a winery. Bring your cooler to store the frozen leaves (and wine) for juicing at a later date.

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