Coachella Valley Weekly - October 10 to October 16, 2019 Vol. 8 No. 30

coachellavalleyweekly.com • October 10 to October 16, 2019 Vol. 8 No. 30

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DEVO

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Mark&Misty

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Captain Ghost

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Ray Parker Jr.

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Keisha D

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Brooke Beare

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11TH TO 13TH AT DESERT DAZE RETURNS OCTOBER MORENO BEACH, LAKE PERRIS

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CONTENTS

Desert Daze 2019.................................... 3 Desert Daze Schedule ........................... 5 Phil Pirrone............................................. 5 DEVO....................................................... 6 Mark Gregg & Misty Howell ................... 7 JTMF - The California Honeydrops......... 7 Captain Ghost ........................................ 8 Ray Parker Jr./Grooves at the Westin ... 8 'We Will Rock You' at Fantasy Springs.... 9 Keisha D.................................................. 9 Consider This - The Roobinos.............. 10 Personal Profile - Brooke Beare........... 11 Travel Tips 4 U ....................................... 11 Pet Place ............................................... 12 The Vino Voice ...................................... 13 Club Crawler Nightlife .................... 14-15 Brewtality .............................................. 17 Screeners .............................................. 18 Book Review......................................... 19 Safety Tips ............................................. 19 Haddon Libby ....................................... 21 Dale Gribow........................................... 21 Insurance - Open Enrollment.............. 22 RM Health, Wealth & Wellness Expo .. 22 PS Chamber of Commerce Business Expo & Taste Of Palm Springs........... 22 Free Will Astrology............................... 23 Mind, Body & Spirit.............................. 23 Cannabis Corner .................................. 24 Cannabis Corner .................................. 26

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esert Daze, the premier Southern California psych fest, is making its triumphant return this coming weekend. Just when you think, “there’s no way next year can be better,” Desert Daze finds a way to prove you wrong. This year’s lineup has surpassed the expectations of everybody involved, be it fan or organizer.

Through various location changes, and many years, Desert Daze has grown into arguably one of the best festivals in Southern California (which is obviously home to some of the most popular festivals in the world).

Desert Daze started in 2012 as a way to keep Coachella Fest attendees busy between the two weekends. In 2013, it was too big for Dillon’s Roadhouse and moved to Sunset Ranch in Mecca. After three years, Desert Daze moved to Joshua Tree in 2016. After a hugely successful 2016 and 2017 festival, Desert Daze once again outgrew their venue and moved to their third location for the 2018 event.

For the second year, Moreno Beach in Lake Perris will be home to Desert Daze.

This location has made it possible for more camping room and a very scenic lake backdrop.

The lake isn’t just a backdrop though. Festival goers are encouraged to take a dip or float while listening to their favorite bands play live just feet from the shoreline. If the lake isn’t an enticing enough backdrop, the beautiful San Bernardino and San Jacinto mountains ought to be more than enough.

This year’s three-day lineup features some once-in-a-lifetime opportunities with some of the biggest bands around. The Flaming Lips will be performing their masterpiece, The Soft Bulletin. Wu-Tang Clan will be performing their breakthrough debut, Enter the Wu-Tang

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(36 Chambers). Ween will be performing their magnum opus, Chocolate & Cheese. The mighty DEVO will possibly be performing their last show ever. Desert Daze will also brandish many other acts like The Claypool Lennon Delirium (featuring Les Claypool of Primus and Sean Lennon of Cabo Matteo), Flying Lotus 3D, Stereolab, Animal Collective, Fred Armisen, Parquet Courts, JJUUJJUU, and The Black Angels just to name a few.

Friday will feature standouts DIIV, Fred Armisen, Stereolab, Witch, Animal Collective, W.I.T.C.H., and The Flaming Lips. DIIV will play The Moon Stage at 3:00 pm. Fred Armisen, of SNL fame, will play The Theatre at 3:15pm.

Stereolab will play The Moon stage at 6:35pm.

Witch will play the Block stage at 8:05pm immediately followed by (but not to be confused with) W.I.T.C.H. At 10:15pm. Animal collective will play The Moon stage at 9:00pm immediately followed by The Flaming Lips.

Saturday sees a double headliner with Ween and DEVO. Saturday has many standouts including possible 3rd headliner(?)

Flying Lotus 3D, Parquet Courts, JJUUJJUU, Pussy Riot, Surfbort, and Big Business. Gucci endorsed band Surfbort, play The Theatre at 3:30pm followed by the loudest, fullest duo in the “business,” Big Business at 4:45pm.

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The Flaming Lips

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JJUUJJUU, Phil Pirrone’s psych gem, will play The Block stage at 5:30pm. The Moon stage will be occupied all day with amazing acts. Parquet Courts starts at 4:30pm. Devo follows with a 6:15pm set. After that is Ween performing Chocolate & Cheese at 8:35pm.

Finishing out the night on The Moon stage is Flying Lotus 3D at 11:25pm.

On the final night of the festival, Sunday, the musical assault does not slow down even though the festival will be wrapping at the end of the night. Wu-Tang Clan headlines the onslaught of Sunday’s festivities. Alvvays, The Black Angels, Khruangbin, The Claypool Lennon Delirium, and Dead Meadow help with this aural assault. Alvvays plays The Moon stage at 4:30pm followed by The Black Angels at 6:30pm then Khruangbin at 9:00pm. The Claypool Lennon Delirium hit The Block stage at 10:15pm followed by Dead Meadow closing out the festival at 12:55am. Wu-Tang Clan will prove they “ain’t nothin’ to fuck with” on The Moon stage at 11:35pm.

Throughout the festival, many other bands will be performing on The Sanctuary stage, The Theatre, The Block stage, and The Moon stage. Local artist Christopher Cichocki returns with his Circular Dimensions installation every night at The Sanctuary from 10:45pm until close. If you are camping you will also get access to The Mystic Bazaar which will feature musical performances, Yoga, Soundbaths, Workshops, and general meditation. Camping at the venue is a must for those who can afford it. The camping community and opportunity to not have to commute makes it worth every penny.

Single day, full weekend, and camping passes are available at desertdaze.org.

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PHIL PIRRONE: THE BRAIN BEHIND DESERT DAZE

BY JASON HALL

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hil Pirrone is the brain behind Desert Daze and the band JJUUJJUU. He founded Space Agency and Moon Block Party, and still found a way to be a father and husband and start California’s best psych festival if not best festival overall. Phil is a very approachable and humble person, and I’m sure many of you have had the opportunity to find this out for yourselves.

I’ve known Phil in a very mild fashion for 3 years now, and I am still completely blown away by his attitude and demeanor. I’ve yet to see him not smiling. I often questioned how he does it and how he has created some of the best music I’ve heard and definitely one of the best festivals I’ve ever been to.

Reflecting on it before this interview, I realized the reason for his success. I initially had difficulty coming up with questions for him since I follow Desert Daze and JJUUJJUU, but then I realized Desert Daze and JJUUJJUU have changed a bunch over the past two years and his success has grown exponentially. It’s very obvious that a positive attitude directly correlates with success.

Thank you Phil, for taking the time to do this interview at such a busy time in your life.

CVW: How do you pick the bands that play?

You’ve done a great job at bringing bigger and bigger bands every year while at the same time bringing on board lesser known bands that seem to fit perfectly.

Phil Pirrone: “We aim to have something exciting and somewhat exclusive, and then build around that. Each booking informs the next really. And we just try to tell a story with the

lineup. We like when there’s little connections between the artists or some other kind of significance that ties it all together.”

CVW: How has the festival changed things for your band JJUUJJUU? Pirrone: “It’s introduces me to a lot of Desert Daze people around the globe. It’s amazing to go to different parts of the country and meet people who have attended Desert Daze.”

CVW: “JJUUJJUU has grown in popularity in recent years. What’s next for JJUUJJUU? Are you working on new music?

Pirrone: “We’re working in a new album for 2020 and some touring.”

CVW: Somehow in the midst of chaos (including last year’s torrential rain), you maintain a uniquely positive attitude. Are you a wizard?!

Pirrone: “I’m a stress camel. I’m just glad we got to redeem ourselves on Saturday and Sunday, and looking forward to beautiful weather this year (knocks on wood).”

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DEVO TO PERFORM AT DESERT DAZE PERHAPS THEIR LAST SHOW

AN INTERVIEW WITH MARK MOTHERSBAUGH

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EVO is one of the most influential bands still active, but maybe not for long. Desert Daze is bringing them back to the stage for a very rare and possible final performance. Their live show is definitely going to be a highlight of the festival and will be leaving festival goers in awe. This part performance art and full on energetic rock show will not be forgotten.

DEVO was born out of the massacre at Ken State University. Mark Mothersbaugh and Gerald Casale were witness to the deevolution of the political state of our country during the Vietnam protests of the late 60s and early 70s. With their motivation firmly in place, DEVO hit the scene running. It didn’t take long for DEVO to be noticed. They are still one of the most influential and covered bands ever.

Mark Mothersbaugh along with Gerald Casale are the figure heads behind DEVO. Mothersbaugh has gone on to have a very successful movie scoring career as well as being a visual artist. 30 Years ago in 1989, Mothersbaugh purchased an iconic circular building on the Hollywood Strip and dubbed it Mutato Muzika. This would become the home of Mothersbaugh and all of his future endeavors. Mutato Muzika also allowed Mothersbaugh to further his collection of often bizarre and unique music instruments.

Mothersbaugh has made a name for himself in the film industry by utilizing his unique instruments and artistic genius as well as collaborating with obscure musicians. He composed the music for the show Rugrats for its entire run, as well as the movies Rushmore, The LEGO Movie, Thor: Ragnarok, Pee Wee’s Big Holiday, and countless others. He’s also scored many video games. He’s done all of this while maintaining a visual art career and finding the occasional time to perform with DEVO. Mothersbaugh was nice enough to put some time aside for us in the midst of writing a musical.

Coachella Valley Weekly: How does Devo decide which shows to play, and why Desert Daze?

Mark Mothersbaugh: “It’s just juggling schedules. I’m mostly up to my neck in the film world right now. I’m working on a musical right now, but this one was close enough to home. Because it’s in the desert, we didn’t have to fly somewhere. Also, I looked at the

line-up and it was really interesting. There’s a lot of bands I want to hear. That’s what made me want to do it.”

CVW: I noticed Fred Armisen is going to be performing at Desert Daze. Will he be sitting in on drums again?

Mothersbaugh: “No. We’re going to use Jeff Friedl who’s kind of our second drummer at this point. It was fun playing with Fred, but he’s got enough stuff to do this weekend.”

CVW: Was the transition to film score fairly easy?

Mothersbaugh: “No. Yeah! It was accidental. It was yes and no. I had always been interested in film scores, but I hadn’t studied for it. I was a visual artist at school. I didn’t even think we were going to be a band.

I thought we were going to be more like an action prop group and more overtly political, kinda more of an art movement. In a perfect world, Art-DEVO would have been an art movement focusing on the insanity of the human species. It would be a warning against de-evolution.”

CVW: It’s obvious that you have an interest in many different genres of music, and many different instruments. We have a mutual friend who has worked with you on some TV stuff doing some turntable scratching, DJ Swamp. How did you come to collaborate with somebody doing something so different from the “norm?”

Mothersbaugh: “That’s when I feel liberated; when I’m doing something that doesn’t just fall into a cliché genre. He, at the time we went to work together, was doing something I was jealous of. I wished I could DJ like that. There are a couple DJs I really like right now and he’s one of them and always has been. I also really like this guy DJ Z-Trip. I like the DJs that are aggressively putting positive mutations on the music they’re working with.

That’s what I thought about DJ Swamp. I loved what he was doing with voices. He could take things I was working on and we’d put voices on disc and he would scratch that. It added a lot to what I was working on. I really respect the people who are doing that medium right.”

CVW: Aside from music, you are an accomplished visual artist. Has visual art always been a part of your life?

Mothersbaugh: “Yeah. Pretty much from when I got my first pair of glasses when I was 7. I just felt like I was trying to record things that I couldn’t articulate. Drawing and painting

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was the best way to do it when I was a kid.”

CVW: Are there any upcoming gallery shows?

Mothersbaugh: “I’m in one right now in New York City called ‘Beyond the Streets.’ It’s graffiti artists and has a lot of graffiti in it, which is how I got in on it because back in the late 60s and early 70s when I started at Kent State University, I would wait for everybody to leave class at the end of the day. I would stay and have the whole printing department to myself so I could burn screens and print things. In one night I could finish a whole piece of art instead of it taking a month. I was printing these things that were kind of a smaller size, similar to what Shepard (Fairey) was doing when he first started, but this was 1969 so there was no such thing as graffiti artists yet. That’s the way I met Jerry Casale. He was a grad student and I was a freshman or sophomore. He found me somewhere on campus and said, ‘Are you the guy posting pictures of astronauts holding potatoes standing on the moon?’ And I went, ‘Yeah! What of it?’ He asked, ‘What do potatoes mean to you?’ So we started into this discussion. He had this whole awesome theory about potatoes being the proletariat of the vegetable kingdom. A friendship started there.

We started collaborating on visual projects before the shootings at Kent State that closed down our school. He’d come over to my place and we were writing music together. I had

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access to an early mini Moog. He was playing bass. We were waiting for school to open up which was four months away. We thought, this doesn’t seem like evolution. It doesn’t seem like things are progressing in a positive way.

That’s when we decided we were observing de-evolution on the planet.”

CVW: I noticed this billed as a farewell tour, but have heard conflicting stories about this. Are there any other Devo shows in the works?

Mothersbaugh: “Not currently. This could be it for DEVO performing on this planet for all we know. We’ll see.”

CVW: Can we expect any new music from Devo?

Mothersbaugh: “Well in the basement of Mutato where I write music every day, I have a tape library of DEVO tapes. We used to write every day. This was from the late 70s to the early 90s. I used to just run a tape a lot of the time. I haven’t gone through all of the tapes because there are thousands of tapes. We’ve gone through some and found songs we’ve totally forgot about. In fact, when we played the Hardcore DEVO show, half the material was stuff we’d only ever played in a basement in Akron, Ohio. It’s very possible.”

CVW: Any chance of slipping some Dove, The Band of Love songs into the set? For instance, their rendition of “Worried Man Blues?”

Mothersbaugh: “Hmm. It depends on how we do. If things go well at rehearsal we’ll bring some of that old stuff out. I’d love to do that. Dove, The Band of Love was a lot of fun to do. We used to love getting shouted off of stage. People would be shouting, ‘DEVO,’ loud enough so they wouldn’t have to listen to us.

We were doing ‘born again’ versions of DEVO songs. We’d wear mutton chops and century 21 outfits out on stage and except for the people in the front row, nobody recognized us.”

DEVO will be performing at Desert Daze on Saturday, 10/12/19, at 6:15 pm on The Moon stage. Their set will be followed by Ween performing Chocolate & Cheese in its entirety. Single day passes and weekend passes are available at desertdaze.org.

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CVMA WINNERS FOR ‘BEST DUO’ MARK GREGG & MISTY HOWELL 2019

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he Coachella Valley’s ‘Best Duo’ has now secured, what some would say as the valley’s ‘best residency’; TWELVE ACOUSTIC AND UNPLUGGED, an intimate music showcase in a grand setting.

TWELVE is atop the hotel and features Cocktails Above, a luxurious, newly renovated space featuring mid-century modern furniture, an expansive balcony and sweeping views of the Coachella Valley and surrounding mountains.

Choose from their extensive list of fine wines, top shelf spirits and beer. You can also purchase fine cigars and smoke them on the spacious balcony.

In addition, they have artisan cheeses to pair with your wine of choice.

Coachella Valley Weekly spoke with the desert’s top twosome Mark Gregg and Misty Howell as they savor their CVMA win for ‘Best Duo’ and prepare for their ACOUSTIC AND UNPLUGGED residency at TWELVE at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino every Friday and Saturday from 7-10:30 p.m. The show is FREE and open to the public 21+.

CVW: You seem to have been together for years given your chemistry and talent, but you’ve been performing as a duo for only a short time. How long have you been a duo?

Gregg: “Misty was not a singer when we met.

She had just started playing again and only ever did it for fun. She had no stage experience. She never even told me that she sang. I knew she played guitar so I invited her to sit in with me at The 19th Hole in Palm Desert. When she was encouraged to sing a tune, I couldn’t believe it.

I just wondered why she wasn’t singing on stage and in bands. She was that good. Then we just slid into it over a couple of years of Misty and I being friends and her coming to most of my shows. It became a thing where she would just do a set with me acoustically or with my band and it evolved from there. We’ve just recently been booking ourselves as a duo, so I’d say about a year, but she’s been performing with me for close to three years now.”

CVW: Mark, you have a long and documented history in the desert music scene. Misty, where did your story begin?

Howell: “I have had a love for the guitar since I can remember and have played since I was about 12 years old. Music has always and continues to excite me in good times and got me through the tough times. My love for music led me to seeing Dude Jones play almost every week for over a year. Mark would play acoustic some nights and that inspired me to pick up and play my guitar again. I finally got the nerve to ask Mark if he gave guitar lessons, his reply was that he never had before. Mark soon after did sit down with me and he and I worked through the song “Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around” by Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty. Mark encouraged me to sing as well as play guitar and I have performed with him ever since.”

CVW: You have a new residency at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on the 12th floor lounge this every Friday and Saturday FROM 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. called “TWELVE ACOUSTIC AND UNPLUGGED featuring Mark Gregg and Misty Howell”. How excited are you at the opportunity to perform in such a unique venue?

Gregg: “This is a really big deal for us. It’s a real acknowledgment of Misty as a top artist

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Oakland. Malament loves the “improvisational direction” that a live performance can bring.

Audience energy is something that they pay attention to, “We want people moving and having a good time.”

The Honeydrops most popular track, “When It Was Wrong,” is a swinging, soulful, upbeat and happy tune that playfully ponders the end of a relationship and the choice to remember the good times and move on instead of accepting its descent into blandness and indifference.

Last year, the Drops as the band often calls themselves, released the double album Call It Home, Volumes 1 & 2. The title track, “Call It Home,” is a bluesy duet between Lech and Bonnie Raitt.

That performance was the result of Raitt contacting Lech about the possibility of recording one of their songs, “Here Comes Love,” on her then upcoming album, Dig in Deep. While their song did not make the album, it did lead to the band opening for Bonnie Raitt on her 2016/2017 tour in support of the album.

During that tour, Raitt would hang out in their dressing room, singing improvisational to whatever the band was jamming on. One of their breaks during the tour, Raitt drove over to their studios in the Bay Area and recorded the

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and us as a duo. It will anchor everything we do in the valley. It’s a trade-off as Dude Jones won’t be working near as much but it’s worth it both artistically and financially. The venue is called TWELVE because it’s on the 12th floor with a view of the whole valley. It’s really beautiful and intimate. It’s stripped down and intimate, but sexy and with an edge.”

Howell: “My first opportunity to perform in front of a large crowd was with the headliner at the Fantasy Springs’ Rock Yard and what an amazing experience that was. Now to have the opportunity to take up residency at TWELVE is very exciting for me.”

CVW: Mark, how happy are you for your son and award-winning musician Derek Jordan Gregg?

Gregg: “It’s hard to talk about Derek without sounding like I’m over promoting. Derek is one of the best entertainers out here in his age group, or any age group. I believe he should find somewhere to live in Los Angeles and launch his career by making the connections that just aren’t available here. The work sucks you in and then it’s ten years gone.”

CVW: For my generation in the desert, Dude Jones was the soundtrack to our late nights in the mid-90’s. How have you kept that band in the mouths of locals?

Gregg: “That’s nice of you to say. I’m lucky that I have access to really good players that can turn on a dime with me, so we really have a lot of fun playing and that translates. I think people have a good time and like the music.”

CVW: I assume you both have “other” jobs.

Mark, I know you have the Ultimate Attenuator that helps adjust the volume of an amplifier to create that sought-after sound. Misty, what do you do when you’re not singing and playing guitar?

Gregg: “I’ve always just been a musician. The inventions and product marketing have gone through lucrative periods but it’s in the service of my music career, which is how I make my main

BEN MALAMENT OF THE CALIFORNIA HONEYDROPS

he Joshua Tree Music Festival is underway from Thursday October 10th through Sunday October 13th.

Taking the stage on Friday night at 10pm are JTMF favorites, The California Honeydrops.

The Honeydrops are the creation of guitarist, trumpeter and vocalist Lech Wierzynkski and drummer Ben Malament. CV Weekly had the distinct honor of interviewing Ben Malament during a break in rehearsal at their Bay Area studio.

If you are unfamiliar with the Honeydrops’ sound, theirs is a sweet mixture of old sounds and new styles fused in a way that brings people of all ages together with smiles, sways and the occasional swing dancers. Their music is rich jambalaya of New Orleans-influenced jazz and blues with R&B and funk rhythms. On percussion, Malament has a unique assortment of instruments that will include an antique Maid-Rite washboard, a jug or gutbucket bass.

“Translating the energy of the live shows… that is the challenge,” offers Malament as we discussed their most recent release, the sixtrack EP, Honeydrops Live 2019. The new album is a collection of favorite live performances from the road. One of the things that Malament likes most about performing live goes back to their origins in the BART subway stations in

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title track to their 2018 double album set, Call It Home. On that sixteen song set, there are two hidden gems that most people overlook that include the Bonnie Raitts’ keyboardist, Mike Finnigen.

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living.”

Howell: “I am Co-Founder of Custom Care Solutions. We employ caregivers that provide care for those convalescing in their home.”

CVW: Misty, has being a front woman always come easy to you?

Howell: “Being a front woman made me nervous in the beginning. Mark was always encouraging, supportive and willing to share his knowledge with me. To have such a talented artist believe in me as well as my family and friends allowed me to believe in myself and my ability to share music. I enjoy every moment I perform.”

CVW: Mark, you’ve played in the Coachella Valley since the early 90’s. What are some of your favorite moments?

Gregg: “Recording a record after rocking Village Pub, every night from 2 to 6 a.m. for six months when we were negotiating a record contract was a trip. All the beautiful girls and good friends; I’m excited to play every night. That hasn’t changed.”

CVW: Mark, you’ve played guitar on stage with Rock royalty like Robert Plant, Rudy Sarzo, Dee Snider, and so on. I don’t think I’ve ever seen you nervous on stage. Is it more nervewracking when you’re beside more well-known musicians?

Gregg: “Playing with elite guys is pure joy. I think they are more nervous than me, wondering, ok, what’s this guy gonna do? We have a good laugh after and I’ve made great friends.”

CVW: What other gigs do you have going on?

Gregg: “I also perform every Tuesday in The Brad Mercer Band in The Lit Lounge at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino for Brad’s Pad and every Monday at Lavender Bistro in La Quinta.

Residencies Fri & Sat 7-10:30pm - TWELVE - Acoustic and Unplugged. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino Indio, CA Mon 5-9pm - Lavender Bistro - La Quinta, CA Tue 7-10pm - LIT - Brad’s Pad. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino - Indio, CA

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Mike Finnigen is the 74-year-old keyboardist extraordinaire who has performed with the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Eric Clapton, John Hiatt, Etta James, Joe Cocker, Buddy Guy, Keb Mo and countless others…not to mention his crazy good impression of Barry White.

Finnigan sat in and played on “Live Learn,” about as good a blue-eyed soul song as you will hear. The other track with Finnigan is “Silicone World,” a swanky, sexy, bluesy jazz number that juxtapositions the songs modern world focus with sounds that send one back to the fifties.

It is important to note that the band contributes 10% of their profits from every show to a local charity. Their non-profit partnership program is called Spreadin’ Honey and meant to advance important projects in the cities that support them. As there are still some open spots for local charities on their fall tour, visit the band’s website if you know of a deserving charity.

To learn more about the California Honeydrops and their Spreadin’ Honey project, please visit CaHoneydrops.com. To see the full schedule for the 14th Annual Fall Joshua Tree Music Festival, please visit JoshuaTreeMusicFestival.com.

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o longer a phantom ship, Captain Ghost has drifted into the ears of many Coachella Valley rock music fans with the release of their album, Into the Grave. The album was released in 2019 on Ghost Crew Records and consists of 10 songs at 32 minutes in length. The record is what alternative desert rock music is supposed to sound like; it’s gritty and straightforward from start to finish.

Captain Ghost is Bradley Burton (lead vocals and guitar), Corwin Hendricks (drums), Mikey Hendricks (bass) and Nick Hales (lead guitar). The band has supported the album since its release by performing all over SoCal and into Nevada and Arizona. You can see them perform next at Tack Room Tavern at the Empire Polo Grounds for the 12th Annual Concert for Autism on Saturday 10/19.

This is the Coachella Valley Weekly album

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THE GRAVE' ALBUM REVIEW CAPTAIN GHOST 'INTO

review of Into the Grave.

1. Into the Grave - Loving the left to right channel Spaghetti Western sounding ominous guitar intro. The drums dispense into a driving tempo. Lyrics: “I know this world can get you down…” The cautionary tale of earthly stress.

Hale’s guitar is at the forefront here. The fade out is a lost art form used here on the first song.

2. Poison Skies - The first recording I heard

by Captain Ghost was played on 93.7 KCLB and is also their first video shot in Sky Valley, CA. The fuzz of guitar and ride cymbal create an uncommon crescendo. A great introduction to what they are trying to accomplish. It’s admirably up-tempo and keeps its timbre until the breakdown and outro. Lyrics: “They poison our skies, they poison you and I, they poison our food and our water too…” The video is a black and white performance video scattered with what

RAY PARKER, JR. AT GROOVES AT THE WESTIN

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he Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa has announced their 2019-2020 season of Grooves at the Westin and the exciting lineup kicks off on November 22. Playing this series for the first time is Ray Parker Jr., who will be joined by Kevin Toney.

Ray Parker, Jr. boasts an impressive career that spans over five decades. He got his start at 16, co-writing and recording songs with Marvin Gaye. While still a teenager, he then worked as a studio musician and played on many songs, some that became number one hits. He served as lead guitarist for Stevie Wonder when Wonder was the opening act for the Rolling Stones’ 1972 tour. After that, he wrote songs and did session work for many greats, such as The Carpenters, Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Barry White, and many more. After several hit songs of his own, he composed the biggest hit of his solo career, with “Ghostbusters,” the theme song from the Ghostbusters movie. This song won him a Grammy Award, and an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song. In addition to music, Parker’s illustrious career includes acting, founding his own recording studio, and receiving his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2014. You can hear him on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 7 pm.

CVW: You’ve played at the Westin before, but this is your first time playing at the Westin Grooves series. How do you feel about playing in the Coachella Valley?

RPJ: Oh, I love it. It’s wonderful out there!

I played guitar there with Deniece Williams before, it was great.

CVW: You’ll be playing with your

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childhood friend Kevin Toney, are you excited about that?

RPJ: Yeah! Kevin and I grew up together in Detroit and have been friends since high school. He used to be in a band called The Blackbyrds, headed up by a guy named Don Byrd. They used to allow me to play guitar on some of their records, so we’ve been playing together forever. I love playing with Kevin.

CVW: Of all the things you’ve accomplished in your career, what are you proudest of?

RPJ: I would have to say I’m most proud of Ghostbusters, definitely. It really transcends anything anyone could dream about. I thought some of my other records were big hits, but nothing surpassed that song.

CVW: Speaking of that, I read in an article that you never get tired of playing the Ghostbusters theme song. Is that true?

RPJ: Yes. I’ll absolutely never get tired of

Mikey shared as, “Iconic imagery to portray and push the concept forward.” The intro image says it all, “If war gas is used by the enemy against the civilian populations its primary purpose will be to cause fear and panic.” (Prelinger Archives. What to Do in a Gas Attack).

3. True Blue - With a solemn guitar strumming intro and a cultivated guitar/bass hook with parallel vocals, the song is “true” Captain Ghost.

Another great Hales’ solo that takes the song out “…from a very dark place.”

4. Raise the Flag - A cool finger picking intro with groove-oriented bass and drums. To raise the flag is to signal distress and alert about potential danger. Captain Ghost plays conscious rock that has a soul and significance.

5. They Shoot - Corwin’s drum intro hits you like bullets. That Alternative Rock sound speaks loudly here. I think this is my favorite track on the album or at least in a tie with Poison Skies. Lyrics: “Don’t forget me, when I say, I love you, I know I won’t forget you, when you say, I love you too.”

Impassioned lyrics from the sentimental mind of Burton.

6. Up to Speed - Glorious acoustic intro.

Lyrics: “Time won’t wait for me, time moves slow.” The song is a semi-ballad slow-tempo nod that impresses opportunity knocks infrequently. I believe I hear a mandolin and Burton’s vocals are the highlight.

7. Behold the Press - Captain Ghost does not shy away from political issues or in this case, the misleading news agencies. The music takes a backseat to the message here. The song is catchy

BY NOE GUTIERREZ with an observation on the agenda of news corporations and their leanings. Lyrics: “Watch the talking heads engage in conversation.

Spreading rumors that they know just are not true. If they need anything, I think it’s a vacation.

They never come back from.” That’s as direct a message as you can get.

8. Shoot to Kill - Probably the heaviest song on the album with an intro guitar sound reminiscent of Metallica. Lyrics: “I will try and fight it, and you know I will. I’m not ready to die yet, you know I love you still, and I always will.” Burton is as melodious as he is imaginative.

9. Last Day - A considerable bass intro from Mikey with a teasing syncopated Ska beat.

Captain Ghost shows off their mixed bag to play a song that’s danceable. Lyrics: “Like it’s the last day on Earth…” We should all live like this.

10. Telephone - The finale grasps a sweeping tempo; a great guitar-driven song and closer to their debut album. Lyrics: “Mirror, mirror in my head…visions, visions inside my head…” Let’s hope the mirror and visions echo to Captain Ghost that they are on the righteous path.

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playing it - it’s the biggest hit in the world!

Why would I? CVW: What do you think of the remakes of Ghostbusters?

RPJ: Well, I’m actually simultaneously coming out with my own film and record around July of next year. It’s going be a documentary about me CVW: What has it been like making your documentary?

RPJ: Different a lot more work than one would think getting everyone organized and get em all together. Been a whole year and we are still going. In editing room should be done in about 20 days CVW: The Coachella Valley is home to a lot of homegrown musicians. Do you have any advice for young musicians?

RPJ: Absolutely. If you can be talked out of it, don’t do it. This has to be something

you can’t live without. There’s no plan B with music, you gotta be all in. If you don’t feel like that, then you’re in the wrong business. This is a lifetime commitment.

CVW: What can fans expect from your show?

RPJ: A big smile on my face, because I’m always having a good time. I love what I do, I love music, I love playing shows.

CVW: What’s the vibe of your show?

RPJ: It’s upbeat and happy. There’s nothing political, we’re all just here to have a good time.

CVW: Is there anything else you’d like to talk about?

RPJ: Yes! I’d like to say thank you for all the fans that have supported me all these years because I couldn’t have done it without them.

To purchase your tickets to see Ray Parker, Jr., visit the Westin’s website: groovesatthewestin.com

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EVENTS ‘WE WILL ROCK YOU’ STAR DISCUSSES THE ENDURING APPEAL OF QUEEN WHY FREDDIE MERCURY ‘WOULD BE PROUD TO SEE IT IN THIS LIGHT’ BY MICHAEL FELCI

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he Queen-inspired musical We Will Rock You is the story of rebels with a cause, the Bohemians, and their fight against the all-powerful Killer Queen. Written by playwright Ben Elton, the science fiction epic features 24 of the band’s biggest hits (“Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Somebody to Love,” “We Are the Champions”) and has been seen by more than 15 million fans in 17 countries since its debut in 2002.

On Saturday, October 12th, the North American touring production of We Will Rock You arrives at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino’s Special Events Center. Select tickets ($39, $59, and $69) are available at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via phone (800) 827-2946 and online at www.FantasySpringsResort.com.

Prior to the show, cast member Trevor Coll, who portrays hero Galileo Figaro, talked about the enduring appeal of Queen’s music and why Freddie Mercury would approve of We Will Rock You. Felci: What inspired you to pursue a career in musical theater?

COLL: “I have always admired and looked up to my sister. Growing up, she was a competitive dancer and I was first introduced to the world

of performance while watching her from the edge of my seat in the audience of her many competitions. She went to a high school for the arts, I followed, she worked on a cruise ship as a dancer, and I did the same as a vocalist. Her talent and passion for the arts was the catalyst for my beginnings in this industry.”

Felci: Tell us about your stage credits and some of the characters you’ve played.

COLL: “I have been lucky enough to play Galileo in We Will Rock You more than once and both times have been endlessly fun and continually challenging. Since I’ve wanted to be a part of this production for more than a decade, it is truly a dream. Every role has given me something to take from it, the Artful Dodger (Oliver) on how to build a character, Marius (Les Miserables) on sustaining emotional arches, and Bert (Mary Poppins) on maintaining dialect — when tapping.”

Felci: How familiar were you with Queen’s music before you were cast in We Will Rock You? COLL: “I grew up playing sports where “We Are the Champions” and “We Will Rock You” were constantly playing in arena speakers.

When I saw the Toronto production of We Will Rock You in 2007, I memorized it from top to bottom and Queen’s tracks quickly became my go-to music.”

Felci: Have you met Ben Elton, or Brian May and Roger Taylor of Queen?

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he definition of music is described as vocal and/or instrumental sounds that are combined in such a way as to produce beauty of form, harmony, and expression of emotion. No other artist personifies the essence of this definition like Singer/Actress Keisha D. She finds her inspiration from the greats like Ella Fitzgerald, Mahalia Jackson and Nina Simone. All of whom are powerful, beautiful, talented and inspiring, just like her.

Originally from Los Angeles, Keisha gave her first solo concert at the age of fourteen.

After an initial bout of stage freight and strong encouragement from her mother, she went on to receive a standing ovation and came to believe that, “God had a plan for her in music.”

She has been a beautiful force of nature since that realization. After moving to the desert in 2004, she responded to an open call for vocals at the McCallum Theatre, won for Best Vocals and kicked off her incredible performing career.

My initial introduction to the talented Kiesha D, was in 2014 when she beautifully portrayed the Fairy Godmother, in Palm Canyon Theatre’s

production of Rodger’s and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella.” In 2015 and 2016 when I was looking to cast for a show that I had created called, “Conversations with…” she brought her incredible stage skills to her portrayal of the iconic Congresswoman, Shirley Chisholm.

In 2018 we had the chance to work together

COLL: “Not yet but we did hear from them on the opening night of our tour through a video message wishing our team the best on our run. However, Stuart Morley, who works closely with the band, was with us in rehearsals as he created the most updated musical score for We Will Rock You’s North American and UK tour. His detail, knowledge and delicacy with Queen’s musical catalogue is remarkable, and our production is of heightened quality because of him.”

Felci: Tell us about your character, Galileo, and how he fits into the plot of We Will Rock You? COLL: “Galileo Figaro is a rebel with a cause.

Ben Elton’s story takes place on the iPlanet where individuality, free thought and creativity are abolished. However, Galileo is a dreamer who has had music-driven visions that are different from anything he has been taught as a “Gaga kid” under the rule of the Killer Queen. When punished for his unsolicited thoughts, he, along with another outcast named Scaramouche, “Break Free” as they follow his prophecy on a search for answers and ultimately freedom.”

Felci: What’s your favorite part of the show to perform?

COLL: “The last section of this show is an ode to Queen. As the show transitions into more of a concert, the audience never fails to stand up, sing along, and wave their hands and

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occasionally their cell phone lights in the air and embrace the music of these rock legends.

As I open up our encore — yes, this musical has an encore — with the lyrics, “Mama, just killed a man,” I always get a shiver down my spine of pure euphoria and utter gratitude.”

Felci: Do you have to be a huge Queen fan to enjoy this show?

COLL: “Absolutely not, but I would challenge you to leave our show without being one.”

Felci: What is it about Queen’s music that continues to resonate with audiences around the world?

COLL: “Their music is universal, it’s powerful and it’s revolutionary. It was at the time of its conception just as much as it is now. Music evokes emotion and builds community and the music of Queen transcends any device used to divide us.”

Felci: Do you think Freddie Mercury would be a fan of We Will Rock You? COLL: “Freddie once said, ‘A concert is not a live rendition of our album. It’s a theatrical event.’ We Will Rock You is a theatrical event more than anything. With pulse pounding music, stunning visuals and a heartwarming story of the vitality of freedom, I think Freddie would be proud to see his legacy in this light.”

Tickets for We Will Rock You are available at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via phone (800) 827-2946 and online at www.

FantasySpringsResort.com.

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again when she performed in a production of “The Vagina Monologues,” that I produced and directed for national V-Day. Yet in addition to her acting talent, she is most recognized as one of the greatest singers to grace a stage.

While experiencing her show at Wangs In the Desert, on Saturday night, I was once more reminded why this woman is recognized as a world class artist. From Rock in Roll to the blues and some jazz for good measure, her show included hits ranging from Bessie Smith to Stevie Nicks. I was mesmerized by her voice and her engaging stage persona. She truly does tell a story when she sings a song. Her connection with the audience is a reflection of the fact that she is genuinely one of the nicest people you will ever meet.

So, it naturally follows that not only does Keisha D give generously to her audience, but to the community, as well. She has established the Keisha D Music Scholarship through the PSUSD Foundation. Every year a college bound senior has the opportunity to apply for funds towards their education. To donate to the scholarship

folks can go to the PSUSD website. PSUSD.org.

Her tireless dedication to her music has her engagement in non-stop performances exemplifies that she is truly the heart of the desert!

Here are a few places that Keisha D can be seen in upcoming weeks The Purple Room in Palm Springs on Monday and Wednesday nights 6:30-9:30 PM Wang’s In the Desert every Saturday night 6:009:00 PM. AJ’s on the Green in Cathedral City on November 5th. Showtime is 8:00pm.

An event not to miss is “Jazzville,” October 16, 7:00pm at Wangs In the Desert, 424 S. Indian Canyon Dr. This is a fundraiser for Keisha D’s Star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars.

Purchase tickets at jazzvillepalmsprings.com.

No one deserves this Star recognition more than Keisha D! Dee Jae Cox is a playwright, director and producer. She is the Cofounder and Artistic Director of The Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Project. losangeleswomenstheatreproject.org palmspringstheatre.com

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n the sixty plus years since Rock N’ Roll became a driving musical force, there have been myriad permutations, but none as potent and irresistible as Power Pop. The Beatles kinda-sorta invented it, Pete Townshend of The Who named and categorized it. By the late ‘60s, artists like Badfinger, the Raspberries, Big Star and Todd Rundgren were redefining it.

By the end of the Me Decade, Power Pop experienced a renaissance via the success of chart-toppers like the Cars, (RIP Ric Ocasaek) Cheap Trick, Dwight Twilley, the Knack and the Romantics, as well as cult favorites like the Shoes, Robin Lane & The Chartbusters, the Nerves, the Records and 20/20. In the ensuing decades, the Power Pop torch has remained lit, thanks to the efforts of Let’s Active, Marshall Crenshaw, Matthew Sweet, Teenage Fan Club, Fountains Of Wayne and most recently the Empty Hearts.

One band that was there from almost the beginning is the Rubinoos. Their origin story dates all the way back to the cover band Tommy Dunbar and Jon Rubin formed while attending Bay High School in Berkeley, California, circa 1970. As Jon Rubin And The Rubinoos they served up faithful renditions of hits by everyone from Little Eva to The Troggs. A couple of years later, they became serious about writing their own songs, so they recruited drummer Donn Spindt and bassist Tom Carpender, and shortened their name to The Rubinoos.

Luckily, the four-piece were allowed to woodshed and work out the kinks on the job, opening for Bay Area favorites, Earth Quake. It just so happened that Earth Quake’s guitarist, Robbie, was Tommy’s older brother. The band had released a couple of albums through A&M Records, but found the experience frustrating, so along with their manager, they founded Berserkley Records.

The Rubinoos’ first single, a taut reconfiguration of the DeFranco Family’s “Gorilla” song, was released in 1974 on a Berserkley compilation that also featured label-mates like Earth Quake, Greg Kihn and Proto-Punk progenitor Jonathan Richman. Not long after, they shared the stage with Jefferson Starship at Bill Graham’s Winterland Auditorium. Pretty quickly, their collective good looks were generating oohs & aahs as their “pix n fax” began gracing the pages of teen mags like Tiger Beat, 16! and Spec. In the run up to recording their first long-player, Tom left and was briefly replaced by Greg “Curly” Keranen and more lastingly, Royse Ader.

Their self-titled debut arrived in 1977, coinciding with the first rumblings of Punk Rock. They received positive reviews, and New York Rocker proclaimed it “The Best Pop Album Of The Decade.” Their version of Tommy James’ Pop nugget, “I Think We’re Alone Now” hit #45 on the Billboard Top 100, becoming the label’s first official

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hit. A year later their sophomore effort, “Back To The Drawing Board” featured the insta-classic “I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend.”

The Rubinoos were feted in Great Britain, opening 56 U.S. dates for Elvis Costello’s “Armed Forces” tour.

The band turned a corner in the ‘80s. To paraphrase Led Zeppelin, good times, bad times, you know the Rubinoos had their share. First, Royse Adler left, replaced by Al Chen. Frustratingly, they worked on demos that never saw the light of day, so by 1982, both Donn and Al departed. Tommy and Jon soldiered on as The Rubinoos, relocated to Los Angeles and signed with Warner Brothers Records.

In L.A., they connected with Todd Rundgren. The Power Pop demi-god produced the pair’s mini-LP, Party Of Two, which arrived in 1983. The single “If I Had You” went into regular rotation on MTV. A year later they raised their profile by writing the theme song for the raunchy teen comedy, “Revenge Of The Nerds.”

By 1985, they decided to take a break and pursue individual music projects.

A funny thing happened in the ‘90s, Power Pop made a resurgence, which culminated in festivals like International Pop Overthrow (IPO), dedicated exclusively to the classic ‘60s and ‘70s bands as well as current practitioners. Thanks to a couple of Rubinoos compilations, Basement Tapes and Garage Sale, the band was once again on the edge of the zeitgeist. As Y2K approached, Tommy, Jon, Donn and Al reconvened, recorded their third official long-player, Paleophonic and played the 1999 edition of the IPO festival.

For the past 20 years, the band has been going strong, continuing to regularly record and tour. All told, there has been five studio albums, two live offerings, a kids’ record, four compilations and an exhaustive box set. In 2007 they were back in the news when they discovered Avril Lavigne’s hit single “Girlfriend” was way too similar to their 1977 hit, “I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend” It felt less that coincidental. Lawyers were summoned, and a confidential settlement was agreed upon. Avril’s people insisted she’d never heard the song, but Power Pop aficionados knew better. Recently, one of their most ardent fans, and an amazing musician in his own right, Chuck Prophet, expressed a desire to produce their newest songs.

Chuck made his bones as guitarist for Paisley Underground legends, Green On Red. He embarked on a solo career in 1987 and has recorded 14 solo albums, including his brilliant 2017 effort, Bobby Fuller Died For Your Sins. As a diehard Rubinoos fan, he seemed like the perfect choice to handle production chores on their latest collection of songs, From Home.

The album opens with the supersonic crunch of “Do You Remember.” Stinging guitars blast over rattletrap bass and a pounding beat. The lyrics offer a pocket

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history of the band and Rock N Roll in general, time-traveling back to the arly days of jamming in the basement and playing the Plaza, “Do you remember the De Franco Family B-side and the one from the Troggs?” A Psychedelic guitar on the break flanges and shudders. Meanwhile, Tommy and Jon’s still amazing choirboy harmonies shine on the bridge as they sweetly recall “Dance With Me, Henry,” the exuberant “answer” song (to “Work With Me Annie”), written by Johnny Otis and Otis Blackwell that was Etta James’ first hit.

That same rigorous attention to detail is applied to “Honey From The Honeycombs” a British Invasion-flavored groover that pays homage to Honey Lantree, the Beehivecoiffed drummer that authoritatively pounded the kit on the Honeycombs’ hit, “Have I The Right” back in 1964. Shang-alang guitars connect with tensile bass lines, and a pile-driving rhythm, as sun-kissed harmonies salute one of the first female drummers in Rock. The lyrics duly note “You got your Charlies and your Ringos, your Jazz guys and their bongos, but I’ll take Honey…the bass drum starts thumping gets my heart a-pumping deep inside/She’s up there on the bandstand, counting off the numbers, laying down the time.”

The best tracks manage the neat trick of feeling fresh and familiar at the same time.

The vibe is caffeinated and jittery on “Miss Alternate Universe.” The urgent melody is powered by crashing drums, prowling bass lines, space-age synths and sinewy guitars.

Smarty-pants lyrics celebrate the dubious charms of a irl with “Judy Jetson sex appeal,” but not much more to offer; “she’s a hurricane in reverse, Albert Einstein meets Patty Hearst.” Wiggly guitars on the break and winsome harmonies kind of soften the lyrics’ offhand misogyny.

“Phaedra” takes the opposite tack, a sincere encomium to the reckless Greek Goddess. Yearning and expansive, it blends angular guitars, supple bass, shimmering mellotron and propulsive beat. Tart double extenders like “I need a goddess of love to come down here and release me/Don’t need no greasy kid stuff, no, no, no, I’ll be your king and you’ll be my queen,” Give the ancient Greek myth a 21st century twist.

Over whiplash guitars, rubbery bass and a breakneck beat, “How Fast” weds

a ricochet melody to jabberwocky lyrics that feel like a veiled commentary on the vagaries of love; “Take a letter to the capitol, put it in the governor’s hands, spend a month of Sundays swinging from a ceiling fan/On a Shetland pony in a jet black robe, how fast does this thing go?” On the break guitars cascade and cantilever, burnished one minute and muscular the next.

Finally, “Rocking In Spain” is equally swaggering and shambolic. An irresistibly hook-filled melody is anchored by a tomtom heavy rhythm, hand-claps, slingshot bass lines and Glam-tastic guitar. The lyrics acknowledge The Rubinoos’ overseas superstar status and slyly references the Kings of Punk; “We’re going to the place where Rock and Roll’s alive and well, we’re going to the place where the fascists and the dictators fell/Punks and petty criminals mix it up to make the scene, Johnny, Joey, Dee Dee, Tommy bringing in a new regime.”

The action slows on a couple tracks, “Heart For Sale,” and “Masochist Davey.”

The former matches chiming acoustic riffs to sun-dappled harmonies. The willowy melody is steeped in heartache as lyrics deftly adds a new item to Craigslist; “Heart for sale, drive it away today, you can take it for a spin, you might just fall in love again/ Heart for sale, nothing but highway miles, once you get behind the wheel you’re going to come alive.”

The lyrics on the latter are slightly more subversive. As ticklish electric guitar crests over sinuous bass lines, percolating congas and a tambourine shake, the Rubinoos weigh in with some dating advice that’s shifts from salacious to sagacious; “It’s about time you learned how he got his name, he don’t want your affection unless it’s wrapped up in a little pain/You’ve been sweet and nice but throw it in reverse, ‘cause nice girls never finish first.”

Other interesting tracks include the sleek style of “Do I Love You,” and the chilly shimmer of “January.” If Buddy Holly, Marshall Crenshaw and Joe Jackson had ever collaborated on a song, it might sound something like “Pretty Close.” The album closes with the cocktail Tropicalia of “Watching The Sun.” It’s suffused with stacked harmonies, swaying guitars and a rippling bongo beat. The melody shares some musical DNA with the Beatles’ “And I Love Her” and (incongruously), America’s “Sister Golden Hair.” It’s a quiescent end to a great record.

Chuck Prophet’s production is clean and crisp. He smartly steps aside and lets the band’s stellar songcraft speak for itself.

Nearly 50 years on The Rubinoos are still making classic music that still seems cutting edge. From Home continues that tradition.

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rooke Beare has been a familiar face on the television screen delivering news across the Coachella Valley for over 15 years. The KESQ anchor has now been appointed as the City of Indio’s new Director of Communications & Marketing. With this new position adding to her legacy in Greater Palm Springs, Beare disclosed more about her upbringing and her change in careers with CV Weekly.

Beare was originally born in Florida, but grew up in San Diego, where she attended Torrey Pines High School. Throughout her high school years, she was involved in theater and was also an editor of her school newspaper, the Falconer.

During her time as editor, Beare learned how to put together a monthly newspaper, write articles, lay out the pages, and shoot photos. Some of her favorite experiences in high school came from the conventions the newspaper staff attended, competing against other newspapers around the country—even taking home top honors in her junior year.

“When it came time to apply for college, my mother suggested broadcast journalism. We didn’t have a television program in high school,

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escanso Gardens is a story of plants and the people who loved them for their life-giving utility and their great natural beauty. While the tale unfolds over centuries, the connecting thread – from the tribal people who relied on the plentiful oaks for food and their way of life to the 20th century entrepreneur who sowed the seeds of a cultural institution – is a deep-seated love for this evocative and distinctive place. Its

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but my best friend and I had put together a segment on our own, and still won our category. My parents and I scouted out the best journalism programs in California, and I was lucky enough to earn a partial scholarship to USC, where I was accepted into the Annenberg School from the start,” said Beare.

After receiving a degree in Broadcast Journalism and a minor in Cinema, Critical Studies from the University of Southern California, Beare later got a position anchoring the morning news for the NBC station in Tyler, Texas. She applied to the brand new CBS affiliate in the Coachella Valley, and got the job in 2003.

“My second day at work, we hit 117 degrees and my high heels sunk into the asphalt. I wondered where I had moved!” recalled Beare.

As a journalist, Beare got the opportunity to hear incredible stories, and get close to situations that most people only view from a distance. She got to watch in person when President Barack Obama visited the Coachella Valley on Valentine’s Day, 2014, from the tarmac when he exited Air Force One. When First Lady Betty Ford passed away, Beare was stationed outside of St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church as streams of people were bused into the sanctuary. She got to interview former Senator Barbara Boxer at a location in Sunnylands that is off-limits to the general public. Before the legalization of recreational pot in California, Beare also went up in a helicopter with the state’s marijuana eradication team, as they located huge illegal marijuana grows within eyeshot of the casino in Cabazon.

“Interviewing Robert Ballard was [a career highlight for me]. He’s the scientist that discovered the remains of the Titanic in 1985 and he still speaks about it with wonder and reverence, using his experience to advocate against ‘treasure hunting’ shipwrecks. Another highlight was earning my first Emmy award in June. It’s a fitting way to close out this chapter

of my career,” said Beare.

With a love for the City of Indio, Beare has served the community as a journalist and hopes to continue serving the community in a more concrete way as the Director of Communications & Marketing. Working with City Manager Mark Scott and the staff in Indio has also been very appealing.

“Mark worked for many years as City Manager in Beverly Hills, and also helped San Bernardino emerge from bankruptcy. He truly enjoys a challenge and has worked with his staff and the city council to create an incredible plan for Indio, which I am truly honored and excited to help implement. When I start at the end of the month, I plan to meet with everyone I can from the city to see what our most immediate needs are and help find stories internally to share with our community,” stated Beare.

Beare sees similarities with her new position and her background in journalism, being that she is still communicating a story or a vision to people. In her new role, she will be more directly working with individuals, organizations, and businesses to realize the goals and plans of the city of Indio. Although people may not see her every evening on the news, Beare insists that she will be working just as hard behind the scenes, and viewers may even see her out and about in the community more often.

“I’m looking forward to taking an emotional

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evolution into a botanic garden, open to the public and nationally accredited as a “museum of living collections,” is but the most recent chapter in the rich history of this landscape.

Today Descanso Gardens remains an oasis of beauty, both rugged and refined. In its eloquent landscapes, vignettes and vistas we can experience firsthand moments in the epic story of humans’ relationships with the natural world and enjoy a refuge of stunning beauty.

For five evenings only, 1,000 hand-carved pumpkins—some as large as 100 pounds—will line a path through the Camellia Forest. The onemile walk features expertly carved real pumpkins

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BY CRYSTAL HARRELL breather with my new role, focusing on my family outside of work, and knowing that I’ll be there for them on holidays and after school— working more traditional hours. Both my husband and I have demanding careers, and we have realized that if one of us is busy in our jobs, that means the other person is also busy,” said Beare.

Beare’s husband is a sergeant with the Palm Springs Police Department. They have an eight-year-old son and a six-year-old daughter.

Beare values the friends she has made over the years in the Coachella Valley, and notes that the desert may be small, but there are a lot of hidden gems.

“I have lived in the Valley longer than any other place in my life. Every street and every corner holds special memories for me. When I go to Desert Regional, I remember giving birth to both of my children. When I am in Indio, I remember buying my first house, and getting my marriage license. A certain street in Bermuda Dunes reminds me of watching holiday lights with my children. I have become such a part of the community that I could not imagine living any other place,” explained Beare.

ARTICLE & PHOTOS BY LYNNE TUCKER and live carving demonstrations. Carved runs from October 23–27, 6:30–10:30pm.

Tickets are $25 each for Descanso Gardens members and $30 each for non-members. Sell out is likely.

HOURS - Descanso Gardens is open daily except for December 25. Hours are 9am to 5pm (last entry is 4:30pm). There is ample free parking.

The Sturt Haaga Gallery is open daily from 10am-4pm when an exhibit is on view. The gallery presents three 10-week exhibits per year.

ADMISSION - General $9, Seniors 65 and over/Students with ID $6, Children (5 to 12 years) $4. Descanso members and children under 5 are free.

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ailey was adopted from a public shelter when she was an 8-weekold adorable puppy. However, 10 months later her 83-yr-old human suffered a serious stroke and could no longer care for the dog. No one in the family or circle of friends was willing or able to take 1-yrold Bailey. The dog’s future became grim as a family friend desperately called private rescue groups but learned they are full due to the endless flow of homeless animals.

Fortunately, Eva Fischer offered to foster little Bailey for Loving All Animals.

Bailey thrived in her foster home where she joyfully played with her foster brother pup, Romeo. Eva reported, “Bailey is full of joy, and would make a loving little companion.”

Bailey was soon adopted by a young couple with another small pup who happily became Bailey’s new playmate.

Bailey is one of the lucky dogs. Sadly, over 500,000 cats and dogs end up in public shelters every year due to the death or incapacity of their humans. Used to being in family homes, many of these animals become despondent or frightened in a kennel setting, and some end up euthanized for a variety of reasons. Some are senior animals who have given many years of love to their families. Now they are older, often with medical problems, and they are passed over for cute puppies and young frisky dogs.

MEET JOBE This handsome sweet Shepherd mix fellow waits to meet you at the Coachella Valley Animal Campus shelter. Jobe is neutered and ready to go home today! Dog ID#0880382.

Shelter located at 72-050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms, www.rcdas.org, (760) 343-3644.

MEET RAFIKI With wonderful energy and personality plus, this sweet 1 ½ year-old boy wants to be the “Canine King” at your house. Only 1 ½ yrs old, Rafiki loves humans, but prefers to be the only cat. Rescued by www.forevermeow.org, call (760) 335-6767.

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ESTATE PLANNING FOR PETS: BAILEY’S MESSAGE

The phone often rings at Loving All Animals with a familiar tale, “My mother died and she left 5 dogs and 2 cats behind.

I leave town tomorrow, and my landlord doesn’t allow pets. Can you take them?”

You may tell yourself, “If anything happens

to me, my kids will take my dog,” but later your daughter marries someone who is allergic to animals and your son has a full house of critters.

Palm Desert attorney, Henry Casden Esq. advises, “The California probate code allows one to create a trust and put assets there to fund care for the pets they leave behind.

Those expenses can include food, veterinary care and grooming. If they care about their domestic animals, including dogs, cats, horses or birds, people should make a plan for where those animals will go. They can name a person as trustee who will oversee the distribution of the funds to care for them. I especially recommend a pet trust for anyone who is in their 70’s or 80’s, as well as anyone who is in frail health.” Casden writes pet trusts, and he can be reached at (855) 447-4442.

Do you want your beloved pet to end up in a public shelter, heartbroken and alone?

Make a solid agreement with a friend or relative to take custody of your pet, and check in periodically to see if their situation has changed. Consult with an attorney about a pet trust. Whether you are 33 or 83 years old, have a plan in place for the pets you love in case you can no longer care for them.

“Most people assume they’ll outlive their pets,” says Barry Seltzer, a Toronto-

BY JANET McAFEE based estate lawyer and co-author of Fat Cats & Lucky Dogs: How to Leave (Some of) Your Estate to Your Pet. Death and disability are topics many people refuse to face. The situation prompted Seltzer to pen a modified version of the Bible’s Proverbs 29:18: Where there is no vision, pets perish.

Where there is procrastination, pets perish.

And where there is no plan in place, pets perish.

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THE VINO VOICE

t’s hard to believe that two years have passed since this column wrote about and alerted our readers to the season’s new wine gadget. And as wine gadgets go— Üllo is still up there with the best of them; selling well to both the vino cognoscenti & wine newbies, now, with even a larger portfolio of aerators, carafes, and decanters for all to consider.

What’s Up Üllo!

As I’ve written previously, fortunately I do not have any sensitivity or bad reaction to sulfites in wine, but in the U.S., more than 3 million people or so do suffer degrees of and even major reactions, headaches, and problems when encountering sulfites in wine.

Some folks have such serious consequences that they have to give up on enjoying wine completely.

More and more wine buyers are realizing that the “technology” is here, with Üllo sharing the good news that they’re “bringing you back to good wine times!” Their website at ullowine.com, among other statements, offers, “Üllo is a Chicago startup with a simple mission to bring wine back to its natural state.

The Üllo Wine Purifier is a revolutionary wine purifier that restores the natural taste of wine with Selective Sulfite Capture™ filter technology.” It lists for around $80 with additional filters sold separately.

With all the good discussion about organic

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wines taking place, the subject of “sulfites” comes up all the time! The more one gets into appreciating wine and learning the wine making progress, the more one learns about naturally forming sulfites and the usual process of particularly adding sulfites to keep the wines “fresh” and “preserved”.

As your friendly neighborhood wine steward, I often field inquiries as to sulfates, sulfides, and sulfites. Sometimes I’ll even hear things called “sulfurs” to which I reply, “oh—you mean “selfies?” (it’s funnier at the time). Anyway, let’s remember that sulfates are salts of sulfuric acid—they’re out! No one consumes sulfates. But, as mentioned, sulfites and sulfides do work in preserving foodstuff.

And without getting too nerdy, we all know that alcohol fermentation is carried out by yeasts; but in many cases, other micro-organisms compete for the sugar, thus altering a bit of the fermentation. To eliminate these organisms, the best thing to do is to use absolute sterile barrels and bottles—which is not always possible. So, wineries use sulfites as a preservative to interrupt the biological activity of these unwanted germs.

There are really very few wines that are made without some use of sulfites; Most winemakers add more sulfites to help prevent spoilage; it’s because wine is prone to oxidation and the development of

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HELLO ÜLLO!

BY RICK RIOZZA

aldehyde off-odors. Sulfites, particularly for white wines, are important for freshness; without sulfites, vino has a way shorter shelf life and needs to be kept in perfect storage conditions. Given that a winemaker has very little control over the wine’s storage conditions from the time the wine leaves the winery until it is consumed, no wonder sulfites are so widely used to help guarantee that the bottle of wine you open will be fresh and clean, as the winemaker intended.

“Organic wines” are made without additional sulfites.

The Üllo company contends that once your favorite bottle of wine is opened, you have no need for any sulfites remaining in the wine. And the Üllo purifier does just that: “Proprietary polymer technology filters away free sulfites and their bitter taste, while allowing other compounds in wine to flow through unaffected; the sulfites are reduced to a more naturally occurring level for most wines.”

For those with sulfite allergies, noticing and sensing sulfite absence in the wine they’re drinking is evident; and so, Üllo becomes these folk’s best wine accoutrement company. The wine heavens have opened up again—let the good times roll! And for those of us without allergies, what we do notice is an improved change of taste.

I personally tested the Üllo at the wine bar with customers and found the wine, both a white and a red, tasted a touch different, a bit fruitier and a nod tastier! For sure—this was a limited group with subjective tastes and unscientific comments, but six out of seven found a positive distinction.

Filters, as one would expect, are required for the Üllo purifier. As their website explains, “The filter is made from a foodgrade, macroporous acrylic polymer. When activated, it captures free sulfites in wine by a reaction called covalent attachment. The beauty of this chemistry is that the reaction is highly selective for the most reactive components of wine, the sulfites, and no unintended “products” are introduced into the wine during purification.’

One filter is utilized per bottle. However, Üllo does encourage re-using the filters.

“We know it’s not always practical to finish a bottle of wine in one evening. We also know that filters are precious commodities!

We have found that, when stored properly, a partially used filter can be re-used the next day on the same bottle of wine, with little loss of efficacy. Rinsing and refrigerating the filter can help to maintain its reactivity.

And has it already been mentioned that this purifier also acts as an aerator, “as it just lets the wine go on a speed date with oxygen, which can help bring out the wine’s aromas.”

I’ve got to admit that this purifier/aerator is quite sleek in design and rather eye-catching.

My little grandson keeps finding the device around my kitchen and loves playing with it as a space station or some wild hypnotic charm.

As a sales point, be it known that the purifier/aerator is compatible with a wide type of containers, stemware, decanters, and carafes. However, as mentioned at the beginning of this piece, the Üllo Purifying System is now out with a glassware line-up just in time for holiday gifting among your wine friends.

Check it out! ullowine.com/collections/ wine-purifier-collection. Cheers!

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29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 Bobby Furgo & Co 6pm ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 Desert Daze Nights w/ DJ Svenonious/Escape-ism 9pm AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-202-1111 Bill and Doug Duo 6:30pm BART LOUNGE; C.C.; 760-799-8800 DJ 7pm BERNIE’S; RM; 760-202 4499 Horace Miller, 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 CASTELLI’S; PD; 760-773-3365 Patrick Tuzzolino 5:30pm CATALAN; RM; 760-770-9508 George Christian 6-9pm CHEF GEORGE’S PICASSO LOUNGE; PD; 760-200-1768 Michael D’Angelo 6:309:30pm, DJ 9:30pm COPA NIGHTCLUB; PS; 760-866-0021 MOD Squad Variety Show w/ Francesca Amari, Jeff Stewart and Wayne Abravanel 5:30-7:30pm, Lipstick hosted by Bella Da Ball 8pm, DJs Banks and Ax 10pm CUNARD’S; LQ; 760-564-3660 Bill Baker 6pm EUREKA; IW; 760-834-7700 Live Music 8-10pm FISHERMAN’S GROTTO; PD; 760-7766534 Barry Baughn Blues Band 5:308:30pm 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; 760-289-6736 Lisa LaFaro 7pm LA QUINTA RESORT; LQ; 760-564-4111 Steppin Out 6-9pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-3252794 Hot Roxx 6:30pm LIT@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; 760-3452450 Country Night w/ Teddy Robb 9pm MASTRO’S; PD; 760-776-6777 Finesse 6:30-10:30pm 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 PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-365-5956 Neon Indian and Chaos Chaos 8pm PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND COCKTAILS; TP; 760-343-2115 Intimate Acoustics w/ Morgan Alise James 9pm PURPLE ROOM; PS; 760-322-4422 Keisha D 6:30-9:30pm SAMMY G’s; PS; 760-320-8041 Evaro Brothers 7:30pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S MARKET; PS; 760-322-9293 VooDoo Hustlers 7pm STACY’S; PS; 760-620-5003 Matt Coleman 7pm TACK ROOM TAVERN; IND; 760-347-9985 Karaoke 8pm VICKY’S OF SANTA FE; IW; 760-345-9770 Guest Bands 6:30-10pm

COPA NIGHTCLUB; PS; 760-866-0021 Viva Friday’s w/ DJ Banks 9pm CUNARD’S; LQ; 760-564-3660 Bill Baker 6pm DESERT BEER CO.; 760-360-5320 TBA 7pm DESERT FOX; PD; Krystofer Do 10pm DRINGK; RM; 760-888-0111 DJ 9pm ELECTRIC SPORTS LOUNGE; YV; 760-2281199 DJ Ceddy Cedd 9pm EL MEXICALI CAFÉ 2; IND; 760-342-2333 Cesar Daniel Lopez on the harp 6-9pm EVZIN; PS; 760-656-8764 TBA 8pm FISHERMAN’S GROTTO; PD; 760-7766534 Gina Carey 5:30-8:30pm GADI’S BAR & GRILL; YV; 760-820-1213 TBA 8pm HENRY’S SPORTS BAR AND GRILL; CC; 760-656-3444 Karaoke w/ KJ Marjovi 9pm THE HOOD; PD; 760-636-5220 TBA 9pm HOODOO COCKTAIL GARDEN @ THE HYATT; PS; 760-322-9000 Keisha D 7pm HOTEL PASEO; PD; Michael Keeth 6-9pm HOT SPOT@SPOTLIGHT 29; Coachella; 760-775-5566 Fresh Band 8:30pm INDIAN WELLS RESORT HOTEL; IW; 760345-6466 Bob Allen 6pm JOSHUA TREE SALOON; JT; 760-366-2250 Karaoke w/ Troy Michaels 7pm KOKOPELLI’S; YV; 760-228-2589 Karaoke 8pm LANDMARK LOUNGE; LQ; 760-289-6736 Various Artists 7pm LA QUINTA BREWERY; PD; 760-200-2597 Nick Hales 7pm LA QUINTA RESORT; LQ; 760-564-4111 Steppin Out 6-9pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-3252794 Hot Roxx 7:30pm LIT@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; 760-3452450 Vice Versa 9pm MASTRO’S; PD; 760-776-6777 TBA 6:3011pm MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 19TH HOLE; PD; 760-772-6696 Ghost of 760-325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm Kelso 8pm MIRAMONTE; IW; 760-341-2200 Trio Envy 29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 5-9pm TBA 6:30pm MOXIE; PS; 760-318-9900 Eevaan Tre ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 Jetset w/ 6-9pm, DJ Pedro Le Bass 9:30pm Nena Anderson 8pm AGAVE LOUNGE@THE HYATT REGENCY; NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke 8-1:15am IW; 760-674-4080 Avenida 7-11pm THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Kevin Henry AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-202-1111 6-8pm Tim Burleson 8pm Live Music 6:30pm O’CAINES; RM; 760-202-3311 DJ Tone BART LOUNGE; C.C.; 760-799-8800 The 10pm Cry Later Tour w/ Zzay, Bonnie Blue and PALM CANYON ROADHOUSE; PS; 760Maya Nuyana 7pm BERNIE’S; RM; 760-202 4499 Parick Morris, 327-4080 TBA 9pm Brian Dennigan & Leon Bisquera 6:30-10pm PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-365-5956 Balto 8pm BIG ROCK PUB; IND; 706-200-8988 PEABODY’S CAFÉ; PS; 760-322-1877 Avenida Music 8:30pm Karaoke 7:30pm BLUEMBER; RM; 760-862-4581 The PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND Stanley Butler Trio 6-10pm COCKTAILS; TP; 760-343-2115 Red’s THE CASCADE LOUNGE, SPA RESORT Rockstar Karaoke 9pm CASINO; PS; 888-999-1995 DJ Chase PURPLE ROOM; PS; 760-322-4422 Martinez 9pm Jonathan Karrant 8pm CASTELLI’S; PD; 760-773-3365 Patrick RED BARN; PD; 760-346-0191 TBA 9pm Tuzzolino 5:30pm RENAISSANCE; PS; 760-322-6000 Live CASUELAS CAFÉ; PD; 760-568-0011 The Music 6-9pm Myx 7pm RIVIERA; PS; 760-327-8311 Michael Keeth CATALAN; RM; 760-770-9508 George 8-11pm Christian 6-9pm ROCKYARD@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; CHEF GEORGE’S PICASSO LOUNGE; 760-345-2450 Rok of Ages and Moving PD; 760-200-1768 Michael D’Angelo 6:309:30pm, DJ 9:30pm Pictures (Rush Tribute) 7:30pm

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BREWTALITY

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eople like a good challenge, this is never more evident than the hordes of suburban moms and yuppie bros who don their knee-high socks and flock to their local meat garage, or as they prefer to call it, a “CrossFit gym” (air quotes), to injure themselves doing Olympic style workouts in a speed run. I’m sure there’s a sense of accomplishment in shredding your bodies connective tissues faster than my grandma can cut Golden Corral coupons from the Sunday paper, but I digress. Most people want to try new things and expand their horizons just a bit, and in the case of beer, this is never more evident than when you watch a Bud Light connoisseur enter a small local brewery for the first time as he tries to figure out who drinks this shit. From sour IPAs with fruit and lactose, to Imperial stouts with made with pound cake, frosting and chocolate syrup, it’s all ridiculous.

Even I question how we got to this point, but that’s an entirely different rant for an entirely different article.

Yes, the look on the domestic light beer lover’s face when he sees a 2019 craft beer menu is the same face my nephew makes when he’s taken to a sushi restaurant instead of McDonalds. He’ll ask the beertender behind the counter what the most “normal” beer is, and she will inevitably always point him to the blonde ale. American blonde ales are as ubiquitous as they are benign; practically every craft brewery has one and most of them are as appealing as carbonated bath water. Not even the good kind of bath water like you can buy from Belle Delphine, but like, my bath water.

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AMERICAN BLONDE ALE PART 1: ORIGINS

I went to a highly rated brewhouse the other night, and their blonde ale was so blah. The thing is, it doesn’t have to be that way. The style leaves room for interpretation, and you’d be surprised at how good they can be when done right (That doesn’t mean adding lactose, vanilla and coconuts to it, by the way).

But before we get to that, let’s explore how the style of the American blonde came to be.

The modern history of beer has fairly simple origins, with all ale being brownish in color and slightly smoky in flavor until the advent of coke burning instead of wood burning furnaces. Coke is a coal derived source of fuel that burns at a lower temperature and without smoking way that wood does. This means the barley no longer roasted, smoked and burned

when heated during the malting process. This led to beer lighter in flavor and color, and the inevitable advent of pale lagers and ales.

The use of coke to dry roast malted barley allowed for newer and more interesting styles of beer to emerge, and it was the pale ale that took off in popularity by the early 1700’s.

With a color and clarity unseen before, the sparkling appearance lent itself to lagers as well, a regional style of beer that was limited to favorable seasons and cool climates. That is, until the first refrigerated fermentation vessel was created in Germany in 1870. Lagered beer had a smoother, crisper flavor than their ale counterparts, and the popularity of the style spread across Europe and the sea. Skilled German brewers made their way to the United States where they shaped the drinking practices of beer lovers to this day with the pilsner lager.

By the late 1800’s, Refrigeration and Pasteurization led to the booming popularity of Pilsner style lagers across the U.S, as immigrant brewers staked their claims and began their empires, giving the American drinking public a balanced, drinkable and refreshing style beer fit for all utilities. This reign would go unchallenged for decades, until prohibition, a constitutional ban on alcohol in the United States that lasted from 1920 to 1933, killed every small, neighborhood brewery from coast to coast, leaving only the industry giants like Budweiser, Coors, Miller and Pabst. After prohibition ended, WWII began, and Pilsner makers were forced to change their recipes as barley and wheat became scarce due to the war effort. The modern, mass-marketed

BY AARON RAMSON American lager was shaped; less robust than the beer it began life as, and what Stone Brewing’s marketing has always referred to as “fizzy yellow water”.

Beer in America was practically homogenized into one single style until the small, neighborhood breweries that were so prolific before prohibition began slowly reemerging in the 1970’s. These were not the technologically adept small breweries of today; even home brewers now have equipment that would have baffled the pub brewers of 40 years ago. These were primitive and rough little production rooms in the backs of restaurants and bars, able to produce a few types of ales at room temperature. The pale ale was still king in these microbreweries, along with the red ale, porter and stout. Since most customers were used to drinking the insipid American pilsner, these small brewpubs created toned down, lighter, and more balanced versions of their pale ales, hoping that their lager loving patrons would accept this new style as a fair substitute.

These lighter pale ales were originally named after the bright color they produced, and they were referred to as golden ales. Other establishments who wanted a more alluring title for their light ale gave them a different name, the blonde ale.

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COMING SOON TO NETFLIX

here are some people in the entertainment industry (like Stephen Spielberg) who don’t think films released on streaming platforms like Netflix should be allowed to compete for Academy Awards because they’re not “real” movies! Or words to that effect.

But seriously, what’s the difference?

Now that home theater screens have gotten significantly larger with stunning improvements to both picture and audio, the viewing experience is not so dissimilar -- except for the size of the audience in front of the screen.

But there is certainly something to be said for the shared communal experience of watching a film on a big screen with hundreds of others.

Two well-crafted films formatted for a big theater screen have already garnered huge anticipation and are set to stream this month on Netflix. Is this the start of a trend? I hope so.

EL CAMINO Writer-producer-director Vince Gilligan, the creator of “Breaking Bad” continues the series with a follow-up to the last episode (Felina) during which Walter White’s meth cook and partner Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul) escapes from his captors and goes on the run chased by law enforcement.

Gilligan shot this film in a cinematic widescreen aspect ratio reminiscent of old school westerns. Some people connected with the film call it a “neo noir western.” The

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big question is: will Jesse find resolution to the sins of his past as well as his inner turmoil?

The bigger question is whether or not Bryan Cranston will make an appearance as Walter White (I’m guessing he will, probably in a flashback).

The film will get a limited theatrical run and also begin streaming October 11.

THE IRISHMAN Martin Scorsese revisits familiar territory with this biographical crime thriller about Frank

Sheeran (Robert De Niro) as he remembers his time working for the Bufalino crime family.

Now older, the WWII vet recalls his dastardly deed and specifically his involvement with the infamous 1975 disappearance of his good friend Jimmy Hoffa.

This long (three and a half hours) and big budget ($160 million) has been on director Scorsese’s mind for more than a decade. It’s great seeing Joe Pesci, Al Pacino, Harvey Keitel and Robert De Niro on screen together and under Scorsese’s direction again.

The film will get a theatrical release on November 1 and begin streaming on the 27th.

NEW FOR THE HOME THEATER: HOLOCAUST

After discovering the mysterious Bakugan race, Dan Kouzo and his best friends return to defend the mysterious creatures in the first volume of Cartoon Network’s global series.

When the Bakugan began emerging from the earth’s crust during the “awakening,” Dan and his best friends Wynton Styles and Lia Venegas discover the Bakugan and immediately form an undeniable bond. Together they go face-to-face against those who are looking to enslave, control and destroy the alien creatures.

This series has a devoted cult following that sees it as a metaphor for real world events.

DVD. Cartoon Network/Warner bros.

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Meryl Streep, James Woods and Michael Moriarty star in this epic miniseries that follows the tragedy and triumph of the Weiss family of Berlin and intertwines their fate as European Jews with the story of a German family, the Dorfs, whose members include a high ranking Nazi officer.

Filmed on location in Germany and Austria, the film uses the stories of these fictional families to portray the atrocities against Jewish people from 1930s to 1945, and presents a heart-warming portrait of their struggle. Bluray. Paramount.

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The theatrical release has been covered on these pages, but the great looking hi-def home video is a joy to watch even if you’ve seen it on a bigger screen. Especially poignant is the relationship of Woody (voice of Tom Hanks) and Bo (Annie Potts) as they come to terms with their very different lives as toys and something even more troubling. Don’t miss this beautiful and unexpectedly emotional film that brings the series to a fitting close (?). Generous extras.

Blu-ray. Disney. robin@coachellavalleyweekly.com

BOOK REVIEW

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"BLOODY GENIUS"

BY JOHN SANDFORD FICTION

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here is an alt-world that exists in academia. University departments are often territorial, political, competitive, and lucrative. Research can be driven by greed, ego and scholarship. In John Sandford’s Bloody Genius: A Virgil Flowers Novel (Putnam, 372 pages) a death on campus sparks a different kind of education.

After Barthelemy Quill, a renowned medical researcher is killed in the state university’s library, the case goes cold for lack of evidence. His cellphone, car keys and laptop are missing. There are no fingerprints or DNA. Virgil Flowers, who is a member of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) - is asked by the Governor to assist in the investigation and find the killer. He reluctantly joins forces with Margaret Trane, the lead detective.

Quill was both a medical doctor and a Ph. D. He was successful and very wealthy. Quill ran the medical research department and laboratory at the state university where he was considered a womanizer, confrontational, selfish and mean. More people on campus

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disliked the man than liked him. Even his exwives and daughter didn’t like him.

The Cultural Science department chair, Katherine Green, had problems with Quill. She and Quill fought over the relative importance of science versus medicine. Rather than department cooperation and collaboration, they had rivalry. A confrontation between the two department heads leads to name-calling and a chair being tossed.

There are so many possible suspects, from professors, students, and campus employees, that Flowers worries the crime may go unsolved.

This is Sandford’s twelfth Virgil Flowers novel. In this story, Flowers is more reluctant than usual to take the case and he must convince detective Trane he will not overstep her authority -- or steal her glory. He just wants to solve the case, and get home to his girlfriend, pregnant with twins.

The story starts out strong. When the murder takes place, and the murderer gets away, there is a witness. Of course, she didn’t see much because she was hiding. The woman takes off when it’s safe – not even stopping to see if Quill is still alive. This is what got me hooked. The mysterious witness decides to stay quiet and out of the picture.

The story goes all over the state and campus as Flowers tries to narrow down the suspects. Nothing adds up. There are too many clues that go nowhere. It takes Flower’s pregnant lover to show him that he has been

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given false information (the game “Clue” of all things). And, there’s a waitress, a fan of NCIS, who tells him he has already met the murderer!

I liked that the amateur detectives were sharper than Flowers. I lost interest with all the misleads. There was nothing compelling being uncovered. The witness who was with Quill in the library finally appears but with relatively little to add.

The campus university setting was colorful. I appreciated the eclectic professors and students who challenged Flowers. They often asked better questions and had more interesting theories. I appreciated that

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the academics found Flowers’ job most interesting as a case study about human cultural behavior.

I was hoping the mystery of the murder would be more involving pertaining to Quill’s research. There was very little about his work on campus. I wanted to learn about the significance of U.S. university medical research and what was at stake. Author Sandford hints at it, but it goes nowhere.

I’ve always liked the Flowers character and his way of detecting. But this time, I noticed a more patronizing attitude toward the women in the story. Not disrespectful so much as objectifying them. He often summed them up by their appearance. With the #metoo movement, maybe I just didn’t notice it before.

Yet, the women in the story are no pushovers. They are strong and capable.

When it comes to power, the academic world may be an equalizer.

FROM THE CHIEFS CORNER

BY FIRE CHIEF SAM DIGIOVANNA

OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH!

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efore we head into November, it’s important to remind everyone National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is the month of October and we want you to join us in the fight and raise awareness about the importance of screening and early detection of breast cancer,” reminds Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna.

It is estimated that about 1 in 8 women born today in the United States will get breast cancer at some point during their life. “The good news,” says Chief DiGiovanna, “is that many women can survive breast cancer if it’s found and treated early. A mammogram – the screening test for breast cancer – can help find breast cancer early.”

Make a difference and spread the word about mammograms and encourage

communities, organizations, families, and individuals to get involved. How can National Breast Cancer Awareness Month make a difference? Encourage women age 40 and older to talk with their doctors about when to start getting mammograms. Spread the word to family members and friends.

Mammograms are covered by most health insurance programs. You can get a screening mammogram without any out-ofpocket costs. If you are worried about the cost or don’t have health insurance, CDC offers free or low-cost mammograms and education about breast cancer.

Talk to your physician and visit: cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/ features/breastcancerawareness/index.htm Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna

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he field of candidates who have a legitimate chance to win the Democratic nomination to run against our Tweeter-In-Chief for President of the United States in 2020 is narrowing quickly.

If we use Trump’s unlikely ascent to the nomination from a seventeen-candidate GOP field four years ago, we can get some idea as to which of the dozens of candidates jockeying to run against President Trump have a legitimate chance of being their party’s nominee.

Rather than a review of polls, how did the offshore betting books handicap the field in 2015? While it is illegal to bet on U.S. elections in the U.S., the U.K. does not have such restriction. Back in July 2015, U.K. bookmaker, William Hill, had Donald Trump at 100:1 odds of becoming our 45th President. By August, Trump’s unique style had improved his chances to 14:1 with Jeb! Bush leading at 3 ½ :1, “Little” Marco Rubio in second at 7:1 and Koch Brothers choice, Scott Walker, at 10:1.

In December 2015, just eleven months before the 2016 Election, “Crooked” Hillary was the prohibitive favorite at 8:11 meaning that she was thought to have a 58% chance of becoming our next President. On the GOP side, “Little” Marco Rubio was now leading at 4 ½ :1 (18% chance) with The Donald hot on his heels at 5:1 (7%). By then, the rest of the field was fading quickly across offshore sports books with “Lyin” Ted Cruz at 16:1 and The

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Bern at 20:1 as the closest rivals.

Following the announcement that the Democrats are seeking to impeach the President for his communications with the Ukraine, Orange 45 remains the odd-ons favorite at 1 2/10th:1 (up from 1 1/10th:1) meaning that he had a 45.5% of being reelected.

On the Democratic side, Senator Elizabeth “Pocahontas” Warren is the front-runner at 2 ¾ :1 for a 27% of winning with trends in her favor similar to Trump in 2015. “Sleepy” Joe Biden has 7:1 odds (12.5% chance) and continues his fade as the sweetheart deals for his son Hunter Biden in the Ukraine and China gain scrutiny and tarnish his gaffe-prone image.

“Crazy” Bernie Sanders at 12:1 was losing steam to Warren prior to his heart attack.

Early indicators suggest that his health event

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may lead Sanders to transition to an Elder Statesmen status sooner than he and his supporters would like to admit.

Our Senator, Kamala Harris is a middle-tier candidate who has done nothing but fade (30:1 odds) since throwing her hat in the ring. With her recent Jeb! Bush moment, it is unlikely that her already faltering campaign will rally.

One long shot candidate, Pete Buttigieg remains stable at 25:1 but has not shown any upward momentum over the last few months amongst the betting books.

With Sanders fade, Andrew Yang is surprisingly in the third position amongst Democrats at 15:1.

While betting lines figured out the GOP nominee by February 2016, trends suggested that Trump would win the nomination as soon as December 2015. When it came to the headto-head race between Clinton and Trump,

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betting lines had them wrong until 6:25pm PST election night. The morning of the election, Clinton was an 88% favorite to beat Trump.

You would have had to bet $700 to win $100 on Clinton while a $100 bet on Trump would win $475.

What all of this suggest is that Senator Elizabeth Warren is the most likely candidate to be the Democratic nominee to run against President Donald Trump and other third-party candidates next November. Runs by the likes of Biden and Sanders are swan songs to their long and distinguished careers while Yang and Buttigieg are showing that there is a new generation of Democrat developing that could change the face of the 2024 election similar to what Obama did in 2012.

Haddon Libby is the Founder and Managing Partner of Fiduciary-Only, Winslow Drake Investment Management. He can be reached at www.WinslowDrake.com or Hlibby@ WinslowDrake.com.

LEGAL REPRESENTATION OF THE INJURED & CRIMINALLY ACCUSED

YOU MAY NOT NEED A LAWYER AND/OR A LAWYER MAY NOT WANT YOUR ACCIDENT CASE

n 1492 Columbus Discovered the Oceans Blue. On the anniversary this weekend, of that memorable date, YOU CAN DISCOVER why you may not need a lawyer or why a lawyer rejected your auto accident case.

OUR UNIQUE SELLING PREPOSITION IN THE PRACTICE OF LAW, IS THOUGH YOU MAY NOT NEED A LAWYER IT IS ALSO TRUE THAT A LAWYER MAY NOT WANT YOUR CASE. HOWEVER, BEFORE YOU TALK TO THE INSURANCE ADJUSTER OR HIRE AN ATTORNEY OR SIGN ANY FORMS, CALL FOR OUR FREE CONSULTATION AND WE’LL TALK ABOUT HOW ALL OF THAT WORKS. When you have been rear ended, and both you and the other party have a minimum policy, that may be more than sufficient to cover the value of your case. We don’t want a case where we just settle it without having to do anything more than send in a letter in the first few weeks for the policy limits.

Not every case has enough value for a lawyer to accept on a contingency. A lawyer won’t accept a case when s/he initially sees problems....such as no medical treatment, waiting too long to contact a lawyer, no visible property damage etc.

My practice successfully collects money for Accident victims. However in 2019 we are

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dealing with the new Deny & Delay insurance company claims strategies. The Desert Sun on Sunday 10/6/19, discussed how Mercury Insurance was fined millions for the way they handled their insureds.

When I started practicing law, the accident’s medical bills were sent to the insurance company. They would then offer 3-4 times the medicals. Those days are gone.

Today the attorney has to find a way to generate money for the client. This often involves begging the doctors to cut their bills. Many lawyers feel it is not worthwhile arguing with doctors to cut bills, in addition to arguing with insurance companies and or defense lawyers to put money on the case.

Meanwhile, the client is unable to understand why their case is not worth more money Most clients focus on the injury and not on any of the following harmful factors that can cause me to reject a case: 1) admitting liability, 2) no immediate medical treatment, 3) questionable liability, 4) low property damage, 5) prior accidents, 6) no insurance, 7) delay in calling a lawyer, 8) social media showing you playing sports, while complaining of injuries and 9) client talking to the adjuster. It is not what the client told the adjuster but what the adjuster THOUGHT s/ he heard.

We will never know the harmful things the client told the adjuster...or what the

adjuster “thought” the client had said. The kiss of death is learning of admissions to the adjuster, during trial. Adjusters can testify to what the client said, right after the accident, and BEFORE hiring a lawyer. The implication is that the client only filed and sought medical advice because of his/her lawyer.

Thus there are reasons you may not need a lawyer. Likewise a lawyer may not want your case!

Questions or ideas for future columns contact Dale Gribow 760-837-7500 or dale@ dalegribowlaw.com.

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SEVEN TIPS TO HELP CHOOSE YOUR HEALTH PLAN DURING OPEN ENROLLMENT

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pen enrollment season is here, a time when more than 18.3 million people in California and millions of Americans across the country will have the opportunity to select or switch their health insurance plan for 2020.

To help guide you during this important time, here are some tips that may help lead you to better health and cost savings.

Tip 1: Know your open enrollment dates.

For the more than 178 million Americans with employer-provided coverage, many employers set aside a two-week period between September and December when employees can select health benefits for the following year.

For the more than 64 million people enrolled in Medicare, Medicare Annual Enrollment runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7 each year.

For most people, changes made during this time will take effect Jan. 1, 2020.

Tip 2: Understand your options. When it comes to selecting a plan, one size does not fit

all. Take the time to understand your options so you can find what will work best for you. A good first step is to make sure you understand health insurance lingo, such as premium, deductible, coinsurance and out-of-pocket maximum. If you need a refresher, check out UnitedHealth Group’s Just Plain Clear Glossary (in English, Spanish and Portuguese) to learn and understand health care terms. And if you’re eligible for Medicare, make sure you’re familiar with the difference between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage as you weigh your options.

Tip 3: Anticipate next year’s health expenses.

When reviewing your options, plan ahead.

Maybe you are expecting a significant health event next year, such as a surgery or having a baby. If so, then it’s even more important to compare the “total cost” of your plan, not just your monthly premium. Plan designs vary, so also compare deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums.

Tip 4: Check to make sure your medications

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are covered. Even if you don’t expect to change plans, it’s important to make sure your prescription drugs will still be covered next year.

Costs can change from year to year, and how much you pay for generics vs. brands may differ among health plans.

Tip 5: Ask about well-being programs. Many health plans now offer financial incentives that reward you for taking healthier actions, such as completing a health survey, walking, going to the gym or not using nicotine. Also, many Medicare Advantage plans offer gym memberships and wellness programs for members at no additional costs.

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Tip 6: Don’t forget about specialty benefits.

Additional benefits, such as dental, vision, hearing, disability or critical illness insurance, are often cost-effective coverage options that can help protect you and your family from head to toe. For Medicare beneficiaries, some may be surprised that Original Medicare doesn’t cover prescription drugs and most dental, vision and hearing services, but many Medicare Advantage plans do.

Tip 7: Try the convenience of virtual visits.

If you are busy juggling kids’ schedules or work travel, or simply prefer to connect with a doctor from the comfort of your own home, consider choosing a plan that includes 24/7 virtual visits.

It may be a convenient, lower-cost way to talk to a doctor about minor health issues, and all you need is a smartphone, tablet or computer.

Often, telehealth is available to members of employer-sponsored, individual and Medicare Advantage plans.

For more helpful articles and videos about open enrollment and health care, visit UHCOpenEnrollment.com.

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he Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce are proud to present a new event called Health, Wealth & Wellness EXPO to be held on Friday, November 15, 2019 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm. It will be at the Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa, filling up the Ambassador Ballroom. EXPO organizers just announced their event partnership with United Way of the Desert.

Healthy is the new happy. Discover wellness and join the Rancho Mirage Chamber and United Way of the Desert for the inaugural EXPO! Attendees can explore the latest in health care, fitness, nutrition, financial planning, networking and more at this fun and informative EXPO enjoy healthy tastings, too!

“The valley is renowned for health and wellness,” Says Executive Director, Katie Stice.

“Retune and renew with local resources, wares, programs and classes focused on healthy living.

Create a long term financial plan, secure your future and talk with experts about your savings, too.

Partnering with United Way of the Desert is a perfect fit as they strive for a heathier valley.

Whether a child who lacks food and clothing, a senior without health insurance, or an adult struggling with mental illness, United Way of the Desert supports programs that work to ensure everyone has access to affordable and quality care,” Stice adds.

The United Way of the Desert’s goal is to encourage active and healthy lifestyles and to

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help promote access to health and wellness. A healthy mind and body is paramount to success in other areas of life, so they strive to ensure that programs provide support to people of varying ages and cover an array of issues and basic care.

Attendees will experience about 80 interactive booths plus amazing local flavors and food samples while learning about health, wealth and wellness. Admission is FREE with any door donations going to United Way of the Desert.

Food Samples provided by: Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa, Pastry Swan Bakery with plant based treats, Haus of Poke, Clark’s Nutrition, Ben & Jerry’s sorbet, Juniper’s Table – from the Rowan Palm Springs, Date Harvest Festival dates and more!

Title Sponsor: City of Rancho Mirage Event Sponsors: Live Well Clinic, The Leaf, Gravity, Eisenhower Health, Defyer specialty shoes, OakHart Financial Group, Vibra Health, Desert Oasis Healthcare, Mark. D. Brady Photography, BRIGHT Party Rentals, SoCal Edison, Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa, Ethan Allen, SoCal Gas Co., and the Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce.

Event Partner: United Way of the Desert Media Partners: Greater Palm Springs CVB, Alpha Media, Marker Broadcasting, Channel Q, Leap Marketing, Gulf Broadcasting, NBC Palm Springs.

onsidered to be the most-heralded Business Expo of the year, the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce returns to Colony 29 for its annual extravaganza which is sure to set the standard for the season’s networking events. The Business Expo & Taste of Palm Springs will take place on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 from 5:00 to 9:00 PM and will include a taste of over 40 valley restaurants, wine and beer tasting, a cocktail bar, fabulous drag divas & DJ entertainment provided by Chill Bar Palm Springs. Over 100 local businesses will showcase their products and services with a backdrop of the beautiful foothills of the San Jacinto Mountains, the Indian Canyons, and the remarkable Colony 29 itself.

To date, participating restaurants and food vendors include: Azucar Restaurant and Bar, Bernie’s Lounge & Supper Club, Bouschet, Bristol Farms, Chill Bar Palm Springs, Daniel’s Table, Del Rey at Villa Royale, Desert Water Agency, El Mirasol, El Patron, Fusion 5, Gelato Granucci, Good Times Café, Grand Food & Beverage, Grocery Outlet, Heimark Distributing LLC, Hoya Blanca, I Choose Wild, Juniper Table, Kaiser Grille, La Quinta Brewing Co. – Palm Springs and Taproom, Las Casuelas Terraza, Lulu California Bistro, Manhattan in the Desert, Moxie Palm Springs, Mozin, On the Mark Fine Foods & Provisions, Peabody’s Café & Bar , Rocco’s

Electric, Savoury’s Restaurant, Sherman’s Deli & Bakery, Smoke Tree BBQ, Stacy’s Palm Springs, Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar, The Greek 13, The Steakhouse, Trio Restaurant, Village Pub, WabiSabi Japan Living, Wang’s in the Desert, Wilma & Freida’s Palm Springs.

Colony 29 is located at 147 S. Tahquitz Drive near the end of W. Arenas Rd. and W. Baristo Rd. at the base of the mountain in downtown Palm Springs.

Avoid parking hassles: park at the public parking garage across from the Palm Springs Art Museum on N. Museum Dr. and hop on the Lin Lines Express Shuttle Bus to Colony 29. Visitors will be able to disembark the Lin Line Express at the S-W corner of W. Arenas Rd. and S. Tahquitz Dr., which is right by the entrance to Colony 29. The Lin Lines bus will shuttle visitors back to the public parking garage every 5 minutes throughout the evening.

Wristbands to 2019 Taste of Palm Springs are $25. Show your purple wristband to enjoy all the delicious foods, wines, sake & beer tastings. For more information or to purchase wristbands, go to pschamber.org or call the Palm Springs Chamber at 760-325-1577.

This year’s Expo is sponsored by D.W. Johnston Construction, Inc. and McLean Company. Entertainment sponsored by Chill Bar Palm Springs.

FREEWILL ASTROLOGY

Week of October 10

ARIES (March 21-April 19): “Love is when you meet someone who tells you something new about yourself,” wrote poet André Breton. I think that’s an excellent principle to put at the top of your priority list in the coming weeks, Aries. To be in maximum alignment with cosmic rhythms, you should seek input from allies who’ll offer insights about you that are outside your current conceptions of yourself.

You might even be daring enough to place yourself in the paths of strangers, acquaintances, animals, and teachers who can provide novel reflections.

There’s just one caveat: Stay away from people who might be inclined to fling negative feedback.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Constantine P. Cavafy’s poem “Waiting for the Barbarians” imagines the imminent arrival of an unpredictable agent of chaos. “The barbarians are coming today,” declares the narrator. Everyone in town is uneasy.

People’s routines are in disarray. Faces look worried. What’s going to happen? But the poem has a surprise ending. “It is night, and the barbarians haven’t come,” reports the narrator. “Some people have arrived from the frontier and say that there aren’t any more barbarians.” I propose that we use this scene as a metaphor for your life right now, Taurus. It’s quite possible that the perceived threat isn’t really a threat. So here’s my question, taken from near the end of the poem: “What are we going to do now without the barbarians?”

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Some folklorists prefer the term “wonder tales” rather than “fairy tales.” Indeed, many such stories are filled with marvelous events that feature magical transformations, talking animals, and mythical creatures like elves and dragons and unicorns. I bring this up, Gemini, because I want to encourage you to read some wonder tales. Hopefully, as you do, you’ll be inspired to re-imagine your life as a wonder tale; you’ll reframe the events of the “real world” around you as being elements in a richly entertaining wonder tale. Why do I recommend this? Because wonder tales are like waking dreams that reveal the wishes and curiosities and fascinations of your deep psyche. And I think you will benefit profoundly in the coming weeks from consciously tuning in to those wishes and curiosities and fascinations.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): I suspect that in the coming days you’ll be able to see into everyone’s souls more vividly than usual. You’ll have a special talent for piercing through the outer trappings of their personalities so as to gaze at the essence beneath. It’s as if your eyes will be blessed by an enhancement that enables you to discern what’s often hidden. This upgrade in your perception may at times be unsettling. For some of the people you behold, the difference between how they present themselves and who they actually are will be dramatic. But for the most part, penetrating to the depths should be fun, enriching, even healing.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “This heart is rusty,” writes poet Gabriel Gadfly. “It creaks, it clanks, it crashes and rattles and bangs.” Why is his heart in such a state? Because he has been separated from a person he loves. And so he’s out of practice in doing the little things, the caring gestures and tender words, that a lover does to keep the heart welloiled. It’s my observation that most of us go through rusty-heart phases like this even when we are living in close proximity to an intimate ally. We neglect to practice the art of bestowing affectionate attention and low-key adoration. We forget how important it is for our own welfare that we continually refresh and reinvigorate our heart intelligence. These are good meditations for you right now, Leo. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “All the effort in the world won’t matter if you’re not inspired,” writes novelist Chuck Palahniuk. I agree! And that’s a key meditation for you right now. Your assignment is to enhance and upgrade the inspiration you feel about the activities that are most important to you—the work and the play that give you the sense you’re living a meaningful life. So how do you boost your excitement and motivation for those essential actions you do on a regular basis? Here’s a good

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place to begin: visualize in exuberant detail all the reasons you started doing them in the first place.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): I hope you are embarking on a vigorous new phase of selfredefinition. I trust you are excited about shedding old ways of thinking about yourself and eager to revise and re-imagine the plot of your life story.

As you do, keep in mind this helpful counsel from physicist Richard Feynman: “You have no responsibility to live up to what other people think you ought to accomplish. I have no responsibility to be like they expect me to be. It’s their mistake, not my failing.”

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You’ve probably heard the saying, “Genius is 99 percent perspiration and one percent inspiration.” It’s often attributed to inventor Thomas Edison. Sixteenth-century artist Michelangelo expressed a similar idea. “If you knew how much labor went into it, you would not call it genius,” he said about one of his masterpieces. I’m guessing that you Scorpios have been in a phase when these descriptions are highly apropos. The work you’ve been doing may look productive and interesting and heroic to the casual observer, and maybe only you know how arduous and exacting it has been. So now what do you do? I say it’s time to enjoy the fruits of your efforts. Celebrate! Give yourself a thrilling gift.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “The universe is under no obligation to make sense to you,” declared astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. If that’s even a little bit true, I bet you won’t believe it in the coming weeks. According to my analysis, the universe will make a great deal of sense to you—at times even exquisite, beautiful, breathtaking sense. Life will be in a revelatory and articulate mood. The evocative clues coming your way about the nature of reality could tempt you to believe that there is indeed a coherent plan and meaning to your personal destiny.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In 2005, Facebook was a start-up company barely on the map of the internet. Its president asked graffiti artist David Choe to paint murals on the walls of its headquarters. Choe asked for $60,000, but the president convinced him to be paid with Facebook stock instead. Years later, when Facebook went public, Choe became a multimillionaire. I suspect that in the coming months you will be faced with choices that are less spectacular than that, Capricorn, but similar and important. My conclusion: Be willing to consider smart gambles when projects are germinating.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “Experiment is the sole source of truth,” wrote philosopher and polymath Henri Poincaré. “It alone can teach us something new; it alone can give us certainty.” He wasn’t merely referring to the kinds of experiments that scientists conduct in laboratories. He was talking about the probes and explorations we can and should carry out in the course of our daily lives. I mention this, Aquarius, because the coming days will be prime time for you to do just that: ask provocative questions, initiate novel adventures, and incite fun learning experiences.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): In my opinion, Piscean singer, poet, and actor Saul Williams produces high-quality art. So he has earned a right to critique mediocre art. In speaking about movies and TV shows that are hard to enjoy unless we dumb ourselves down, he says that “we have more guilty pleasure than actual f------ pleasure.” Your assignment in the coming weeks, Pisces, is to cut back on your “guiity pleasures”—the entertainment, art, and socializing that brings meager returns— as you increase and upgrade your actual f-----pleasure.

Homework: I discuss some of my ideas about astrology in the article published here: tinyurl.com/RobOnAstrology ---------------------------------------Rob Brezsny - Free Will Astrology freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com

October 10 to October 16, 2019

MIND,BODY & SPIRIT

PEACE WITHIN

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BY BRONWYN ISON

inding peace within may seem impossible to achieve in our chaotic society. It’s one thing after another, one more app to download, another text to send, or that post you need to share. How can one truly find any peace with all this activity? I’m not talking about a quiet place.

I’m referring to a true feeling of peace within yourself. Do you feel at peace? If not, how can you get there? Are you willing to make the necessary steps to get you there? Obviously, these are questions only you can answer.

Conscious breathing and settling into your breath can help you achieve a calmness within. Science has proven, proper and restful breathing, can reduce stress, anxiety and known to lower blood pressure. Rest quietly without distractions. No phones, television, children, or others to disturb you. More than likely you’re a short and shallow breather or you may breathe to heavy. In other words, you may not being paying attention to your breath at all. Most people don’t even bother to recognize their breathing. I bet if you you became consciousness of the ebb and flow of your breath, you’d be more relaxed throughout the day.

Meditation is another dimension you may care to explore. Some may attempt

to achieve extended thoughts, reflection, contemplation or complete stillness during meditation. While others may use their time of stillness to pray. However, you progress, mediation can truly be anything that works for you. There is no right or wrong… except you should try to achieve stillness in a quiet space.

Free yourself for what you cannot control.

This is not an implication to extinguish what is happening around you. Better yet, this is an opportunity to release what you have no control over and allow nature to take its course. I know, I know… so much easier said than done. Simply try releasing a circumstance you’d likely want to take charge of and set it free. One step at a time you’ll be able to do this more and more.

Without a doubt, yoga, tai chi and mediation are all welcoming to finding peace within. There is a settling calmness that evokes inside a person. This allows for peace within. Explore the numerous avenues of which you can take to achieve your personal greatness and peace.

Bronwyn Ison is the owner of Evolve Yoga and www.bronwynison.com ONLINE YOGA CLASSES ON DEMAND, ANYWHERE & ANYTIME. 760-564-YOGA (9642)

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CANNABIS CORNER

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ntering a local dispensary, you see displayed in plain view over eighteen manufacturers of various medicinal marijuana products, and there is no flower displayed. Everything from vape pens, tinctures, topicals, FICO extracts, suppositories, lozenges, tablinguals (what are tablinguals?) capsules, tablets, transdermal patches, beverages and finally Bundles (what’s a bundle). On each product are links displaying test results for cannabinoids terpenes microbials pesticides mold contaminants and metals. How many dispensaries do you know are totally devoted to medicinal products like this?

This is medicinal heaven. Where is this place? Lucky for you it does exist, but only on the Internet. Two websites called truefarma.com and truefarmacbd.com. Few dispensaries have the shelf space to display this many products. On True Farma websites you will see brands from Aunt Zelda’s, Brite Labs, Dosit, Papa Barkley, Rosette, or Tikum Olam (means repair the world) Tikum Olam is an Israeli product now available exclusively in CA and FL and can be found locally at the Palm Royal Collective, OG Collective, or Bare dispensary in Palm Springs. But where do I find the other products?

You can search these brand websites to find a local dispensary but isn’t it more convenient to find them all in one place?

True Farma is that company. Medical and nursing experts are pointing to the brands that provide not just something to sell but education and easy access to lab-tested, dosespecific cannabis and full-spectrum, hempderived products from carefully screened manufacturers. True Farma is the exclusive statewide retail distributor of Mara Gordon, a well-respected cannabis manufacturing expert and R&D pioneer of Aunt Zelda’s products. Mara Gordon is currently doing double blind research studies on treating chronic insomnia with cannabis. These kinds of studies are not allowed in the U.S. True Farma’s unique advocate model allows sponsoring of educational events for healthcare professionals throughout oncology centers and hospitals statewide in California. True Farma is pioneering the novel idea of having a kiosk in the infusion center that allows patients access to safe medical products. True Farma also works with Radicle Health, a management services organization

that provides cannabis education, advocacy, and access to cannabis patient care.

This month is breast cancer awareness month and True Farma is a sponsor of the #pinktober Charity Products (Pink in October for Breast Cancer Awareness for those not getting it). Go to: truefarma.com/true-farmaproducts/products/pinktober.html to view over a dozen of the hand-picked products that provide some relief from anxiety, decreased appetite, depression, fatigue, insomnia, nausea and vomiting, and pain all side effects of breast cancer. A portion of proceeds from #pinktober products will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

The vape pen crisis causes diligence and fear. What better place to purchase a vape cartridge than one that posts the labs? Does your local dispensary do this? True Farma is setting the criteria for quality control of premium medicinal products. They will liven up the competition and make the distinction between recreational and medicinal products.

The industry needs this to show the public its awareness for safety.

Ask your dispensary to share lab results.

Dispensaries will be pushed by the public to upgrade and prove they are not just repositories for getting people high. It doesn’t cost much to have a kiosk available for customers to upload a lab test for specific products the dispensary sells.

California is pushing the envelope on quality forcing other states to mimic us to survive in the market. Products need to be labeled with potency (mg/ml) identity of cannabinoids and terpenes. Medical cannabis requires a medical professional to counsel and educate. Competition will demand dispensaries network with health professionals for liability and good stewardship of their business.

The best competitive event will be when the federal government declassifies marijuana out of the Schedule I category. The present system in the U.S. is a mosaic of confusion, poor access for the most vulnerable in society, price inequality, and indiscriminate police intervention. Recreational marijuana opened the door to medicinal marijuana, but it will be the medicinal side of the business that gives the industry legitimacy.

Ruth Hill lectures and counsels the public on marijuana/cannabis.

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CANNABIS CORNER

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BY MICHELLE ANN RIZZIO

CALIFORNIA IS LEADER IN THE CANNABIS MARKET

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alifornia’s cannabis industry is currently leading the U.S cannabis market. The industry is currently expected to be worth $3.1 billion this year. Amidst tightened enforcement by the Bureau of Cannabis Control, the legal market is expected to triple as illicit shops are forced to conform or cease activity.

Clearly due to the biodiversity and weather in California, cultivation allows the state to be lucrative to out of state companies.

California was the first state to legalize cannabis for medicinal purposes and culturally has served as a hub for cannabis lovers over the decades.

The creator of the scaling in California comes to the demand for the pristine cannabis that can be cultivated in the state’s northern hills. Something about the microbial life and the terroir of northern California develops a strong terpene profile in the cannabis plant. The demand for this quality of cannabis has created excitement and continued scaling of existing cultivation operations as well as new cannabis cultivation facilities opening throughout the states.

In light of current health hazards amidst unlicensed vape pens, the enforcement on unlicensed cannabis dispensaries has

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grown, making the market ripe for more counties to adopt cannabis laws across the state of California. This puts an emphasis off of the cartridge market in the cannabis industry and plainly onto the flower market.

With dispensaries losing sales on vape cartridges, flower is taking center stage and making the investment in cultivation by outside cannabis companies lucrative.

The impact of the quality of Californian cannabis, the health hazards amidst vape cartridges, and California’s long history with cannabis makes the Californian market one to closely begin to pay attention to. Major players such as Cannabis Strategic Ventures (OTCQB:NUGS), Acreage Holdings Inc. (OTCQX:ACRGF), Green Thumb Industries Inc. (CSE:GTII) (OTCQZ:GTBIF), Halo Labs Inc (OTCQX:AGEEF), and Cresco Labs Inc (CSE:CL)(OTCQX:CRLBF) are entering the market and would be wise to keep an eye on if you’d like to get a piece of the projected industry.

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