Coachella Valley Weekly - July 13 to July 19, 2017 Vol. 6 No. 17

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CONTENTS Stan Lee Museum at Comic Con PS.... 3 Breaking the 4th Wall- In The Heights... 4 Theatre - Desert Theatreworks........... 4 Lynda Carter at Comic Con PS............. 5 Mojave Desert Land Trust Fundraiser... 5 Courtney Chambers "LIVE"................. 6 Chic featuring Nile Rodgers................ 7

July 13 to July 19, 2017

BY AVERY WOOD THE STAN LEE MUSEUM MAKES RARE APPEARANCE AT THIS YEAR’S COMIC CON PALM SPRINGS

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ext month’s Comic Con Palm Springs is adding more features to its already impressive lineup and one of the most remarkable acquisitions is the Stan Lee Museum.

The inclusion of the Stan Lee museum is notable because it appears at very few Comic Cons. “The Museum was supposed to appear at Amazing Con Las Vegas last month however, it did not make it, so the only west coast place that the Stan Lee museum is going to be this year is Comic Con Palm Springs. It’s going to be 50 Cases long with 20 Statues… with 70 years of Stan Lee memorabilia.” Spellman also says that this display will include rare and collectible items, such as comic books and statues. “It’s only going to be at CCPS in world-famous Palm Springs, California.” The last Comic Con the museum appeared at was Awesome Con in Washington D.C. this past June. That event had over 50,000 people. The Stan Lee Museum is Stan Lee’s personal collection of memorabilia. Spellman emphasizes that this is a must-see display, saying, “There might not be another opportunity this year or in California to view Stan Lee’s one of kind collection.” Over a dozen statues will be featured along with comic books published as far back as the 1940’s. “It’s going to be a true museum and a … true curated museum experience and that’s very rare to be able to put together,” Spellman says.

CCPS has also added concerts in addition to the musical performance by original Wonder Woman actress Lynda Carter, who has never before participated in a Comic Con. CCPS will be having a “Friday Night Kick Off Party” with musical performances

by Chester Rushing of “Stranger Things; Troy Baker, voice actor from The Last of Us and Far Cry 4; and Tom Kenny and the HiSeas. Tom Kenny is best known for voicing

the character SpongeBob SquarePants.

Comic Con Palm Springs brings another element to it’s Con through the musical acts of the celebrities they bring out. “It gives them another avenue to share their other talents. It’s a show that’s not to be missed.”

Spellman says.

“We are going to try to balance things and not have to many experiences overlap.

Let’s say Stan Lee is doing a panel and we will try to not put anything up against that unless it was something like the girl scouts. Every year we host the Girl Scouts and they most likely are not going to have any interest in Stan Lee,” he says, giving the example that he might have an activity for mothers and Girl Scouts to create their own comic book running at the same time as the Stan Lee panel. “Or if we could do something like a My Little Pony panel… at the same time as another panel, we would try to make that something with a completely different genre following,” he explains. “You pretty much know that people going to one panel will have very little interest to go to the other panel… but it will happen. It will most likely happen.

But that’s what it’s all about: about coming back the following year because you really just can’t do everything.”

Another returning experience is the Geekfest Film Fest, which will be showing films in the Majove room at the Renaissance Hotel. Like The Palm Springs International Animation Festival, they are partnering and marketing with Comic Con Palm Springs, but it is unique in that Geekfest travels to different Comic Cons to show their films. Geekfest screens science fiction, fantasy, fan films and other genres by an international array of filmmakers. Other notable events include Twisted ToonZ, in which Voice Actors read the script of “Back to the Future” in their pop culture personas and the CCPS Symphony Pop Live, which will display scenes from recognizable pop culture favorites while an orchestra plays the theme music.

Comic Con Palm Springs will occur August 25-27 at the Palm Springs Convention Center. Tickets start at $35 for one day admittance and $60 for all three days. Additional tickets can be purchased to attend a dinner with Stan Lee and see Lynda Carter in concert. Hero tickets are available for military, police, fire, and EMS personnel.

Visit comicconpalmsprings.com for more information.

The Buck & Bo Roadshow.................... 8 Desert Oasis Music Festival................ 9 Backstage Jazz - Slim Man................... 9 Consider This - Willie Nelson............. 10 Art Scene - Steve Connolly ............... 11 Pet Place............................................. 12 The Vino Voice ................................... 13 Club Crawler Nightlife....................... 14 Pampered Palate - India Oven.......... 16 Screeners............................................ 18 Book Review....................................... 19 Safety Tips...........................................19 Haddon Libby.................................... 21 Dale Gribow....................................... 21 Sports Scene...................................... 22 Free Will Astrology............................ 23 Mind, Body & Spirit........................... 23 Ask The Doctor................................... 24 Life & Career Coach............................ 24

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A STAGE REVIEW OF ‘IN THE HEIGHTS’

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here is a moment when the stars align and all of the pieces fall in place and a feeling of perfection washes over the senses, such was the experience for the opening night of ‘In The Heights,’ currently in Production at the Palm Canyon Theatre in Palm Springs. Lin-Manuel Miranda (music/ lyrics) and Quiara Alegria Hudes (Book) are both Pulitzer Prize winning authors for their other works, so it’s no surprise that their hit musical, In The Heights, was the recipient of four Tony Awards, a Grammy Award and nominated for the 2009 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

On a sweltering summer night the Residents of Washington Heights, in New York City, bring their own kind of heat to the neighborhood as they celebrate the 4th of July with a Latin flair. With an abundance of talent, this cast of characters sings, dances and tells the stories of their lives and their connections to one another in a heartfelt production that is impossible not to love.

At rise a Graffiti Artist (Marella Sabio) opens

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the show with her unique dance and artistry, as she attempts to decorate the roll down security gate of the tiny bodega owned by the story’s narrator, Usnavy, (Matt Sambrano) named after one of the first sights his parents saw when they arrived in America, a ship with the sign ‘US Navy’ on it. Though raised in this struggling neighborhood, he dreams of returning to the Dominican Republic from where his parents immigrated.

Through a stroke of good fortune, “Abuela” Claudia, (Suzi Thomas Wourms) who immigrated from Cuba back in 1943, the loving matriarch of the barrio, is finally on the verge of having her dreams come true while Nina Rosario (Meagan Van Dyke), the young Stanford Freshman and the first in her family to leave and go away to college, is about to lose all that she’s dreamed of.

Daniela, (Haley Izurieta) the owner of the neighborhood Salon, where gossip and banter flow freely, is packing it in and moving to the Bronx. Her rendition of ‘Tell me something I don’t know,’ was one of my favorite

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performances. Izurieta has a beautiful voice and most certainly makes this character her own.

Nina’s parents, Camila (Adina Lawson) and Kevin (Benjamin Perez) give their all in support of a better life for their daughter. Perez’s performance of ‘Useless’ brought tears to my eyes. He’s a real gem in this show. And Lawson’s ‘Enough’ made me want to stand up and cheer. Both characters brought to the forefront the reality of family struggles and conflicts, even when there is an abundance of love.

DESERT THEATREWORKS EVENTS AT THE I.P.A.C.

THE WIZARD OF OZ:

A DESERT THEATREWORKS CHILDREN’S MUSICAL SUMMER CAMP PRODUCTION Strap on your ruby slippers and join Dorothy and her little dog too, in this enchanting production. Everyone loves the classic story of the girl who wakes up in a strange land filled with witches, wizards, munchkins and monkeys, befriending a cowardly lion, a tin man without a heart and a scarecrow with no brain on her quest to find her way back home. Journey down the yellow brick road through the land of

Oz to meet the Wizard in this new musical adaptation of the classic story. The whole family and children of all ages will enjoy this version of The Wizard of Oz featuring a talented cast of performers ages 6 to 18.

“We are pleased to present this new adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s classic The Wizard of Oz. This new musical adaptation features 30 students from DTW’s Summer Theatre Camp (mainly from the East Valley) playing all the roles, yes, no adults will be performing in this production. This wonderful show will delight audiences of all ages and remind all in attendance of the contagious sprit of youth and imagination.”

– Lance Phillips-Martinez, Artistic Director ShowTime’s: July 18, 19, 20 - 2017 at 7:00PM Tickets: $15.00 each General Admission.

Box Office (760) 980-1455 www.dtworks. org

THE BIG BROADWAY SING-ALONG:

A BENFIT FOR DESERT THEATREWORKS CHILDREN’S MUSICAL THEATRE SUMMER CAMP Beloved local entertainer Keisha D and DTW’s Artistic Director Lance PhillipsMartinez belt out favorite favorites from the Great White Way in a cabaret-style revue

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of musical theatre tunes. ACT TWO: Warm up your vocal chords and join Keisha and Lance as they lead us through a sing-along of Broadway’s most memorable standards from Phantom of the Opera, Oklahoma!

Chicago, The Sound of Music, Beauty & the Beast and more!

Life is changing all around them as this group of characters struggles to survive and thrive in a world that isn’t always fair. But despite the ups and downs, love seems to be the theme that carries them forward.

From the opening number to the finale, I was engaged and loving this show. A few tears and lots of smiles definitely make this a ‘Don’t Miss’ night of theater.

Shafikk Wahhab’s direction made it all flow so seamlessly. The staging and the performances all reflected a steady hand at the helm. And with a cast this size, there’s no doubt about the work and talent required in bringing this script to life. Jacqueline LeBlanc’s choreography is like sweet honey flowing across the stage. The combination of the dancing and the Latin beat of the songs was a special kind of magic.

Actress and teacher Stella Adler once said, “Theatre was created to tell people the truth about life and the social situation.” I don’t think that I have seen a show that more aptly fits that assessment.

In The Heights, is targeted for any age group, and is currently in production through July 16th at the Palm Canyon Theatre, located at 538 North Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs.

For Reservations: Box Office: (760) 3235123 - www.palmcanyontheatre.org Dee Jae Cox is a playwright, director and producer. She is the Cofounder and Artistic Director of The Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Project. www.californiawoman411.com and www.lawomenstheatreproject.org.

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We are thrilled to present this fun filled event featuring local celebrity Keisha D along with our very own Lance PhillipsMartinez, who have graciously donated their time to put on this wonderful singalong taking us through some of Broadways greatest hits. The audience will get a chance to participate and join us in Act II celebrating all the joy that musical theater offers. – Ron Phillips-Martinez / CEO Desert Theatreworks ShowTime’s: July 30, 2017 at 2:00PM and 7:30PM Tickets: $25.00 each General Admission.

Box Office (760) 980-1455 www.dtworks. org Performances for both shows held at: The Indio Performing Arts Center 45175 Fargo Street, CA 92201

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COMIC CON PS LYNDA CARTER TO PERFORM HER ACCLAIMED CONCERT WILL PERFORM “THE OTHER SIDE OF TROUBLE” WITH HER ALL-STAR BAND SINGING JAZZ, BLUES, COUNTRY AND POP SONGS AT HER FIRST EVER COMIC CON APPEARANCE SHOW AT COMIC CON PALM SPRINGS CARTER

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omic Con Palm Springs will feature a one night-only performance by singer and actress Lynda Carter on Saturday, August 26 at 8 p.m. in an intimate custom-built theater in the Palm Springs Convention Center.

Carter, best known for her role of Wonder Woman in the 1970’s television series, is an accomplished singer who has performed to rave reviews for sold-out crowds around the world. Her 90-minute show at Comic Con Palm Springs will feature her distinctive versions of jazz, blues, country, pop and original songs from her popular The Other Side of Trouble tour. This will be the first time the actress and singer will perform at any Comic Con event.

In addition to her performing across the country from venues like the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC to New York’s Jazz at Lincoln Center, Carter was busy this past year appearing as the President of the U.S. on the popular CW show “Supergirl” in addition to filming a role in the upcoming “Super Troopers” sequel.

She attended the premiere of the new “Wonder Woman” film in Hollywood last month and she just was named as one of the 2018 Honorees for the Hollywood Walk of Fame where she will get her very own star on the famed boulevard. Her CD’s include Crazy Little Things and At Last and she has just put the finishing touches on a new cd which will be released later this year.

“We are so excited that Comic Con Palm

Springs will be the first Comic Con ever to feature an appearance and performance by the incredible Lynda Carter,” said Comic Con Palm Springs Founder and Executive Producer Christopher Spellman. “We know people are traveling internationally to our three-day show specifically to hear Ms. Carter perform. We can’t be more thrilled about this unique opportunity we are providing to our attendees and we hope that while here they also explore the rest of Comic Con Palm Springs.”

Lynda Carter to Perform at Comic Con Palm Springs, General tickets for Lynda Carter in Concert are priced at $35, $55, and $85 and do not include entry into Comic Con Palm Springs. VIP Warrior Princess tickets, for $400, include reserved seats, a onenight stay at the host hotel, a pre-signed autograph photo of Ms. Carter, a collectible Lynda Carter-themed T-Shirt and a ThreeDay VIP Ticket to Comic Con Palm Springs.

Only 40 seats are available for the Ultimate Backstage VIP experience, priced at $1,200.

These ticket holders will receive front row VIP table seating, a one night stay at the host hotel, Champagne and beverages at the table, a backstage pass to meet Ms. Carter, an autograph on any 1 item that they bring, a personal photograph with Ms. Carter, a VIP Three-Day Pass to Comic Con Palm Springs with parking and a collectible Lynda Carter -themed T-Shirt. The performance is a separate ticketed event and purchase of performance tickets does not include entry

into Comic Con Palm Springs.

People Magazine writes “…Lynda is a knockout with lots of talent. She sings, she dances and makes you smile...”

LA Times writes “…expect to hear a wellpolished set from a performer who can deliver a song even better than she can take down a bad guy.”

LA Examiner writes “Lynda Carter hits the evening out of the park! Her heavenly voice will sweep you off your feet. She is not to be missed!”

Comic Con Palm Springs returns to the

Palm Springs Convention Center August 2527, 2017 featuring an array of artists and celebrities. The inaugural event last year attracted more than 15,000 attendees, and this year it is expected to attract nearly 25,000. Headline celebrities include Marvel Comics founder Stan Lee (who will bring with him his extensive personal collection of Marvel memorabilia, which will be on display during the event), Rob Lefeild (artist/ creator of Deadpool, Cable, and more), J. Scott Campbell (artist of Danger Girl and Spiderman), actor Khary Payton (Walking Dead), Tom Kenny (voice of SpongeBob Squarepants), actress Dana Gaier (voice of “Edith” in Despicable Me), actor Corbin Bernson (featured in Psych, LA Law, Major League, and Star Trek the Next Generation), and many more. The popular Zombie Walk, CosPlay costume contest, and merchandise exhibitors will return. For more information, call (760) 359-8372 or go to info@ comicconpalmsprings.com.

Comic Con Palm Springs tickets are on sale now. A standard Three-Day membership is $60 ($70 at door), and a Three-Day VIP membership is $125 ($135 at door).

Attendees may also select to attend individual days. A Friday- only membership is $35 ($45 at door), a Saturday-only membership is $47 ($57 at door), and a Sunday-only membership is $35 ($45 at door). Kids 12 and under free and there are special Heroes memberships for all active military, police, fire, and EMS personnel.

RIMROCK RANCH WILL HOST FUNDRAISER FOR MOJAVE DESERT LAND TRUST AWARD-WINNING ARTIST RYAN BINGHAM SET TO PERFORM THIS SOLD OUT EVENT

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imrock Ranch, founded in 1947, located 5 miles from historic Pioneertown, will host a Fundraiser for Mojave Desert Land Trust featuring Academy Award, Grammy Award, and Golden Globe winning musician, Ryan Bingham.

Bingham will perform an acoustic set on the 11 acre property to a limited audience of 100 people on July 22, 2017.

Rimrock Ranch and MDLT hope to raise awareness among the community and fellow Californians that on April 26, 2017, President Trump signed an executive order instructing the Department of the Interior to review the designation of national monuments under the Antiquities Act. This action directly attacks two California desert national monuments designated in 2016: Sand to Snow and Mojave Trails.

In addition to the two monuments located within the Mojave Desert, the Department of the Interior are also reviewing 25 other landbased national monuments and 5 marine national moments. This period of review is to assess whether previously designated, protected lands should remain so — thus deciding whether they are instead open to private industry, mining of resources, or other development.

A minimum of 50% of the profit of the concert will go to MDLT and their efforts in protecting our national moments. Guests will enjoy dinner, drinks, a silent auction, and a night of music under the stars—fully able to appreciate the beauty of a summer desert night. Local Musicians will perform during dinner, and Austin McCutchen will open for Ryan Bingham.

The concert has Sold Out but interested parties can still donate to support Mojave Desert Land Trust and their Desert Defender Campaign against this executive order. Please visit www.mdlt.org/support/#donate to donate today.

Mojave Desert Land Trust is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to protect the Mojave Desert ecosystem and its scenic and cultural resource values through

acquisition, land stewardship, education & outreach, and strategic partnerships.

For more information: www.mdlt.org www.rimrockranchpioneertown.com www.ryanbingham.com www.austinmccutchen.bandcamp.com Gwen Barker and Eric Dean are midwest people (Gwen is Chicago, Eric is Detroit) that were transferred to the bay area (SF) for work in Advertising. Gwen was a commercial producer (agency side) and Eric is a former Creative Director. Both of their families have a history in farming and small towns, and they would vacation at their respective family farms growing up. Subsequently, they have always had a love of open spaces.

The couple decided to go for a quiet New Year’s Eve for the 2015/2016 new year and

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found Rimrock Ranch on Trip Advisor. “We drove down from Oakland in an old Ford Pickup (1967), so Jim (the former owner) immediately took a liking to us.” said Barker.

“We joined him at Pappy’s and had a few beers and talked about life. We gathered he might be ready to move on…and then felt compelled to ask him to call us if he ever felt ready to sell the ranch.”

A week later, Jim emailed them. They quit their jobs, and closed on the property April 29, 2016. By April 30th they were cleaning cabins, and welcoming new clients. To keep up with their adventures in the desert, follow their blog: “Advertising Deserters” advertisingdeserters.tumblr.com

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LOCAL MUSIC SPOTLIGHT

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COURTNEY CHAMBERS – “LIVE”

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resh from her ‘Up To No Good Tour,’ Courtney Chambers has returned to the Coachella Valley with all-gunsblazing after a successful mini-tour of the West Coast that took her to Oregon and back with her guitarist and counterpart Allen Morris. Courtney is a 2017 Coachella Valley Music Award Nominee for ‘Best Female Vocalist’ and ‘Best Front Woman’.

She released her ‘LIVE’ album on June 8, 2017 and it was recently announced that Courtney will be performing her acoustic show at the new two-day Desert Oasis Music Festival on Saturday, October 7, 2017. The inaugural event features distinguished reggae artists such as Damian Marley, Rebelution & Steel Pulse as well as an excess of other distinct acts that span the musical spectrum.

LIVE was recorded at Tack Room Tavern at the Empire Polo Grounds by Jeff Mazer and Wandering Star Recording Studio late last year. Released on her record label, Royal Daughter Records, the album was engineered by Bobby Byrnes and mixed and mastered by her Sean Hoffman (American Music Club, Bedroom Walls).

Guest appearances include Allen Morris on guitar, Armando Flores on bass and Chelsea Sugarbritches and Linda Heinz on background vocals.

LIVE is a bare-bones, live acoustic performance of Courtney’s music spanning four records of music, Imperfect Like Me (2001), Higher Places (2004), Bigger and Brighter (2007) & Tales of the Aftermath (2015), as well as a previously unreleased track.

1. “Are You Ready?”

What a great paced song to open a live album. Courtney shows off her sexy and

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sensuous vocals. She asks, “Are you ready for a change?” The song captures everything that is right with Courtney and this album.

It’s a nice bluesy intro to her live acoustic show that displays so much diversity. This song was featured in the independent film, “Callous” (2009), winner of several awards.

2. “Fool In Me” - Breaking it down with Allen Morris on electric guitar you can feel the pain in Courtney’s lyrics and includes the haunting background vocals of Linda Heinz and Chelsea Sugarbritches.

3. “Old Fashioned Love Song” - Courtney tells a story of self-discovery in achieving a place of fulfillment. This is as stripped down as you can get, Courtney’s voice and her guitar are all you need to establish that connection between artist and audience.

She does it here harmoniously.

4. “Sitting In Silence” - From the album, ‘Imperfect Like Me’, the title says so much.

The chords of this song express an unearthly sensitivity. This song was also featured in ‘Callous’.

5. “High and Dry” (Radiohead) - A slower-tempo version of the acoustic song by the English rock band, Courtney doesn’t shy away from risk-taking when considering other artists’ works. She also does a great fully-plugged version of the Modern English hit, “I Melt With You”.

6. “Tomorrow” “There is no tomorrow there is only today.

So I will embrace this freedom.

I know I got to leave this place.

This silence is deafening.

And I’m taking off these shackles & rings, ‘Cause it’s time that I’ve forgiven me for some things that aren’t meant to be.”

This ballad compels the listener to

BY NOE GUTIERREZ live in the moment. That self-talk we give ourselves to get through the pain that is today. So much rides on looking to the future that we may miss something that’s right in front of us, good or bad. Courtney reminds us to exist consciously.

7. “Wasting Time” - Courtney also has those songs that motivate you to tap your foot and nod your head. This is a song that could be rung through a country filter and be a hit on the radio. I don’t mind wastin’ time listening to this song.

8. “Heart of This Man” - A moving song of lost love. That character armor that did so well to protect you can also prevent you from vulnerability. I can’t help but think of Courtney’s thought process as she wrote this and whether it’s from personal experience or not. Either way, she once again connects the theme to the listener.

9. “The Bitter End” - My favorite song from her Tales of the Aftermath album. I have cranked the full-band version of this song a profuse amount of times in my car and home. Allen brings that resonant guitar sound on this version as well. His solo is astounding to me. For him to pull it off in a live acoustic setting is even more amazing.

10. “Landslide” (Nicks) One of Courtney’s signature covers. At the beginning of the tune she shares, “I love this song”. Despite the comparisons to Stevie Nicks, Courtney still manages to embed her inflection on this classic.

11. “Weight” Courtney displays her keyboard skills on this track. The weight she sings of is relative to the individual listener. The

song is personal while at the same time metaphorical. Letting go of that “weight” is what we all will endure at some point in our lifetimes.

12. “Winter” - This is my girlfriend Emily’s favorite song on Tales of the Aftermath.

Courtney brings peace to the soul with this song. Armando uses his bass lines to bring the bottom to life. In all, LIVE brings us full circle through Courtney’s career thus far.

We look forward to the next four records Courtney. This song is for you ‘Beb’.

“Doors are closing and I’m shutting in I’ve been waiting for you to begin, I’ll be patient while you take your time Seems I’ve been running and lost track of the light,” “Time makes a better woman I’m waiting for my turn, So fine, if you got the matches Got some bridges we can burn,” “Need to spend some time in the space in between Shut my mouth and hear the message waiting, Need to break me down” “Time makes a better woman I’m waiting for my turn, So fine, if you got the matches Got some bridges we can burn” courtneychambers.net allenmorrismusic.com seanhoffman.net desertoasismusicfestival.com

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BY TRICIA WITKOWER

STILL CHIC: THE EVOLUTION OF ONE OF MUSIC’S MOST INFLUENTIAL ARTISTS

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s it possible to witness brilliance all the time and not realize it? Yes, it is. You do.

Some people may not be familiar with Nile Rodgers, but they’ve definitely heard his music. Rodgers is the lead guitarist and cofounder (along with Bernard Edwards) of the popular disco-era band, Chic. Chic’s music, with such number one hits as “Le Freak” and “Good Times,” caught the attention of their peers the music industry’s most famous and talented artists, who recognized Rodgers for the musical genius he is. This led to collaborations, including both songwriting and producing credits, so prolific that you can’t turn on the radio or walk into a club without hearing a song that Rodgers has touched (whether you realize it or not).

From his band’s own hits, to writing songs and producing albums for the likes of David Bowie, Madonna, Duran Duran, and so many other legendary artists, and having his music sampled in countless songs (his original songs begat “Mo’ Money, Mo’ Problems,” “Rappers Delight”, and “Getting’ Jiggy Wit It,” to name only a few), one thing is clear – everything Nile Rodgers touches turns to gold, platinum, and sometimes double or triple-platinum. I talked to this funk legend in anticipation of his show at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino (touring as Chic featuring Nile Rodgers) on Saturday, July 15 at 8 pm.

CVW: You’ve had a career that’s spanned decades since the 70s. To what do you attribute the longevity of your career?

Nile Rodgers: “Never being too afraid to fail. I say that with complete sincerity. I’m always searching. It’s such a wonderful life I lead. The life of an artist is very solitary. It’s not like you have someone writing with you.

It’s a very lonely kind of life. So when you can get someone to collaborate with you and make something, it’s very beautiful.”

CVW: You’re making a new Chic album for the first time in 25 years. What are some differences in making an album today vs 25 years ago?

NR: “The biggest difference is we don’t use tapes anymore. We record digitally, so now we can manipulate the sound. There’s an extra level of artistry we bring to table which some people think is bad - and depending on my mood, I could be one of them! The reason it can be bad is that back in the day tape cost money so you were limited by time, studio availability, and budget, so you had to really be on your game. I’m making records with people who do what I do, but now they also have access to gear, so they don’t have the sacred love of tape and cutting tape. ‘Time is money and the

money is mine,’ as Madonna would say. In the early days I could make an album in a couple weeks - I made the whole David Bowie Let’s Dance album in 17 days and Madonna’s Like a Virgin in 25-30 days. Every single part of it was done in a couple weeks. Now records take a long time because with the gear you can have so much extra exploration.”

CVW: What do you feel have been the biggest changes in the music business since you started?

NR: “There are a number of changes, but the biggest thing that affects music the most is gear. Gear holistically, not just a keyboard here and a sampler there. Technical gear becomes part of the process in transmitting data and keeps it at the same quality level as when I first generated it with no lost integrity. Internet is part of gear now. I was with Nao last week and I don’t know if you know of her, but she is offthe-charts amazing. I told her, ‘I want you in my world. You can’t say no. Here’s two demos, do what you want.’ Internet became an important tool. In the old days how would I have gotten to her so quickly?”

CVW: What advice would you give to up and coming local artists in the industry today?

NR: “I’m not the kind of person who likes to give advice, especially on careers. I look at music as a devotion; Life’s devotion. I have done things other people considered reckless, but I didn’t care if the outcome wasn’t what the record company wanted it to be. I would still do it again because of my motivation and vision.

Don’t be afraid of failure because it’s the one thing that’s inevitable in this business. Embrace failure!”

CVW: You’ve worked with some of the

biggest names and most iconic musicians in the business. Who are a couple of standout artists that meant the most to you?

NR: “Obviously working with Bernard Edwards, my partner in Chic, has been incredible. The person not in Chic who changed my life in an extremely drastic way would have to be David Bowie. He had no record deal when we met and I was about to lose mine. The vision I have of it is we were two people in a lifeboat in a ship that had just sunk and had to row back to shore. Sometimes one of us would get to sleep while the other had to row, but we were completely dependent on each other to make this album (Let’s Dance).”

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

NR: “I think not dying 6 years ago when the doctors told me I had extremely aggressive cancer. I had to get my affairs in order. Then Daft Punk came into my life, we made “Get Lucky,” and I didn’t die. I kept thinking, ‘If this is a bad time, let me just keep going and see what’s next.’ Now I’m cancer-free 6.5 years later. I did get my affairs in order and I’ve done more shows and more concerts than ever. Last week in Glastonbury we played for 200,000 people and I was having the time of my life.

Right now I’m healthier than I’ve ever been in my whole life. I’ve been so vigilant with my health after the cancer diagnosis and I’ve also been wrapped up in making as much music as

possible. The residual benefit of that has been good health. In my world, music really does heal.”

CVW: A lot of hip hop groups have sampled Chic. Is that an honor for you?

NR: “Absolutely. A lot of dance groups have sampled Chic. This journey is fun. We’re a completely live band. I go out and see a new act and even though I’m entertained, I know it’s like the Wizard of Oz and someone’s behind the curtain. Everything at a Chic show is right on that stage. It’s a badge of honor I wear proudly.

I know I’m part of a dying art form which is completely live music but it’s what’s I love.”

CVW: Are you looking forward to coming to the Coachella Valley?

NR: “Are you kidding me? Of course we are!

The crowd, whoever happens to be there, is really going to have a great time. Everyone talks about how much their feet hurt after our shows.

The one thing about Chic is we really love doing what we do and you can sense it. Go online and look at any video. Glastonbury was so much fun that I fractured a rib because I forgot I’m not 16 anymore! But I can’t help it because that’s what the music does to me.”

See Chic featuring Nile Rodgers this Saturday, July 15 at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. Purchase your tickets at www. fantasyspringsresort.com.

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LOCAL MUSIC SPOTLIGHT

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THE BUCK & BO ROADSHOW

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here’s nothing like some good ol’ country music coming from an enthusiastic group of talented musicians! The Buck & Bo Roadshow is just that.

Up and coming, rising star, Zach Lomison aka “Bo” fronts the energetic band with his soothing deep vocals and heartfelt performance. With a growing repertoire of catchy, original music, plus a slew of popular cover songs from classic country hits, to 90’s, to today’s best, The Buck & Bo Roadshow captivates audiences. Founded by Zach as well as Josh West aka “Buck”, the band has grown to include Cris Aldrich on drums and Mike Berman on guitar, forming a strong, solid core on the stage. I spoke with Zach aka “Bo” to get the lowdown on this breakout band!

MJ: Tell me what inspires your music. What consistent themes do you find that you write about? Please share a bit about your band’s writing process.

Bo: “Our music is written as a collective, the originals that we currently have were written by our guitarist Mike Berman, Myself, Josh West aka (Buck) and my father, Todd Lomison, has also helped in the song writing process. The inspiration comes from real life experiences such as “Memories,” “Married Girl,” and “In The Valley Where I come From,” while “Just One More Day,” written by Mike, has come from more of a poetic sense. Our consistent themes seem to be (as of now) heartbreak. “Memories” deals with losing a love and seeing them wherever you go, as “Married Girl” appeals to the sense of falling for someone you can’t have. “Just One More Day” again as Mike described it, it comes from the poetic angle, where a woman comes back to the house of her past life and it is ran down and kind of junked. Then “In the Valley Where I come From,” written by Todd Lomison, Is purely about the Susquehanna Valley in which I was born and raised. No matter what though, the songs come from the heart and mean something to all of us.”

MJ: Who are some of your vocal and musical influences?

Bo: “Personally, (because I can’t speak for the whole band) my influences are great front men such as Garth Brooks, Eric Church, Dwight Yoakam, and Brantley Gilbert. These gentlemen not only make it a point to have their music appealing to an audience, they also know how to put on a show, giving the energy to the crowd, and making them feel what the song is trying to relay.”

MJ: What sets your band apart from other local bands? What can our readers expect from The Buck & Bo Roadshow at a liive performance?

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Bo: “Our performance set us apart because like those amazing front men noted above, along with myself emulating them on stage, the band as a whole really gets in to it as well.

Simply put, we put on a great show. We are all moving around, we all sing, but what really seems to set us apart is the range and variety of the music we play. It has the ability to hit all demographics varying in age. A little bit of old, a little bit of new, and everything in between.

We have no problem jumping from Johnny Cash to Brooks and Dunn because it allows us to be diverse in our sets. I personally like to evoke a range of emotions throughout those who come to the shows. The aim is to allow individuals the opportunity to come out and have a good time, but also forget about life for the three to four hours while we are on stage. The readers can expect a great show with a wide variety of great dancing tunes, old and new, ranging from slow dances to the rip roaring honkey tonk style to get the crowd up and moving. We also love to talk to the crowd so if you do come out, don’t be afraid to come and say hey!”

MJ: Do you have any funny stories from previous gigs? Which have been some of your favorite venues to play?

Bo: “One of the funniest things I can think of resulting from a show was that either Mike and I get asked if we are a father-son duo, or I have been asked if Cris was my Grandfather at one point. Practices are always a fun time. We are all very light hearted during our rehearsals but we know when it is time to do business and when we can mess around. Cracking jokes calling Mike “pappa” and Cris “pappy” because of the incidents beforehand, or telling each other something funny that happened that day. The great venues that we have played so far for me would definitely be Kokopelli’s Kantina, because that was the very first place that gave us our first gig, also The Palm Canyon Roadhouse, The Village Pub, and Willie Boys. All these venues have had great sound, and even better staff that made us feel at home. The crowds were also some of the best we have ever had. I am still fairly new to this and we are a young band so hopefully there will be more great venues to come.”

MJ: Tell me about your nicknames for each other and any backstage antics you’d like to share?

Bo: “Ah nicknames haha. So I personally go

by Bo, at least for the crowd, otherwise I have had so many different nicknames coming up through the Marine Corps that I’ll answer to just about anything. Mike goes by “The Professor”

BY MORGAN JAMES because he is usually the mad man behind the board making us sound good. Cris “Alright Alright Alright” Aldrich, or “Pappy” again from being asked if he was my grandfather. We call our bassist “Mean Gene” even though he’s far from it. Practice is always a laugh just because I am surrounded by some of the best men I could ever hope in having as a new guy on the scene.

They’re just a bunch of great guys, and we have gelled together quite nicely in this past year and things are only looking up from here.”

MJ: Your musicians have some impressive musical resumes. Tell me about what makes them so great and how they contribute to the band?

Bo: “Let’s start with Mike. The first time I met him, he was playing up at the Sound Stage in Pioneer Town with the Gypsy String Quartet. He is a shredder and has taught me a lot not only on playing the guitar, but music in general. He joined us one night after a Willie Boys gig and has been with us ever since. Gene (bassist) was one of the first guys I met out here once I started doing the music scene. He plays everything and he plays it well. He is a great fit for us as a whole and I am really happy to have him. I met Cris during an open mic night at Kokopelli’s Kantina. When my best buddy and a man I consider a brother, Josh aka Buck started this whole thing, Cris was the first to really hear what could be and basically took us under his wing, teaching us more of the business side of things along the way as well as introducing us to many new people.”

MJ: How did you come to decide on music as a career?

Bo: “I am originally from Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Left home at 18 when I signed up for the Marine Corps and have never really looked back. I first met Josh when I was stationed in Georgia with him. We became friends very quickly and realized we both had a love for music. When we would stand post together we would write songs and have each other look at them. That’s where some of the songs we play today originated from. I was then stationed in Twentynine Palms, which was great because Josh received orders out here too, which only enabled us to keep writing together. After deployment in 2015, I was in my barracks room relaxing and playing some songs and singing, when one of my other buddies I consider a brother, Kalib Drake, came in and heard me and told me I need to do this. So I practiced to get over the stage fright because I never in my wildest dreams thought I would ever sing in front of a crowd. I did my first ‘gig’ back home at Franco’s Lounge for the Toys for Tots Foundation drive. The feeling of hearing my friends and family applauding was the best feeling I had ever felt. It was like I was cloud nine. So from that moment I came back out here and figured why not and went to my first open mic night at the Joshua Tree Saloon

with Josh and another friend of ours Kyle. After doing that Josh and I once again figured why not and continued doing every open mic night we could find throughout the week. We would get off work, hop in the truck, or jeep, and go find some place that would allow us to play. During the weekends we would have writing sessions or would just kind of jam our in our Corpsman’s garage (shout out to Mike “Doc” Smith), which grew to recording ourselves in the barracks room just having fun. Then we met Cris, he asked if we wanted a band, and from there is where it started taking off. Josh has since gotten out of the Marine Corps along with myself, but I refuse to change the band name even though he is back home because this is something we did together, and he still writes for us, plus it’s pretty catchy haha.”

MJ: Where can readers find your music and what are your plans for the future of The Buck & Bo Roadshow?

Bo: “Readers can find our music primarily on YouTube for now. We are currently trying to get a more established base for ourselves. We are also on Facebook and Instagram. If you just key in The Buck and Bo Road Show as is, it should pop right up for them. Writing wise, it is an everyday thing. Something may come to mind and I write it down, then add more to it later. It takes a lot of practice to become good at writing, which is why I am so thankful to have the experience of the guys I have around me. They have all taught me so much over this past year and are the key reasons in why we sound the way we do as a band. Our hopes are to be able to find the time to start recording and possibly have an EP out by the end of this year. Touring as of right now is not in the near future for us. We are trying to again become more established throughout the community and get the word out about us, build a following, then I believe touring could be something. But until then we are just going to keep pushing to get the word, and our music, out. Our goals as a band as of now are to book more shows, and try to get a following behind us. Then again hopefully get a start on recording to get the EP out.”

Check out The Buck & Bo Roadshow LIVE: • August 12th at The Palm Canyon Roadhouse in Palm Springs • September 15th at The Tack Room Tavern in Indio Follow the band: Instagram.com/thebuckandboroadshow Facebook.com/thebuckandboroadshow Photos Courtesy of Haley Kooyman, LeighAnne Beavers

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EMPIRE MUSIC VENTURES PRESENTS

EVENTS

DESERT OASIS MUSIC FESTIVAL

NEW 2-DAY MUSIC FESTIVAL COMING TO INDIO, CA OCTOBER 7TH & 8TH, 2017 AT EMPIRE POLO FIELDS

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BY PATTE PURCELL

SLIM MAN WINS CV MUSIC AWARD FOR BEST JAZZ VOCALIST

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his is not a mirage… a new music festival is on the horizon and it’s called “Desert Oasis Music Festival.” It will take place on October 7th & 8th, 2017 at the Empire Polo fields in Indio, CA, and is presented

by Empire Music Ventures, the same company that produces local favorite Rhythm, Wine & Brews Experience.

Desert Oasis Music Festival is a 2-day festival featuring 24 live bands, on site camping and a food line up that rivals the best festivals in the world. Festival headliners include Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley and Rebelution along with Steel Pulse, J Boog, and others, giving this initial program a solid reggae vibe. E-40, Reel Big Fish and Los Lobos expand the sonic selection into hip hop, ska and latin rock genres, offering fans diversity and an opportunity to experience some amazing bands.

“Desert Oasis Music Festival is not genre specific. We do have a solid reggae line-up in our inaugural year, but we want to keep the festival’s line up diversified with other types of music,” said Alex Haagen, IV, Producer of Desert Oasis Music Festival and CEO of Empire Music Ventures.

Truly an oasis in the desert, Empire Polo Club is a world-class festival destination. The palm tree-lined grass polo fields, refreshing fountains, unique statuary and lush landscaping, coupled with ample parking and camping areas make it an ideal venue for a festival in October.

TICKETS & EVENT INFORMATION Festival admission and camping passes go on sale July 14th, 2017 and can be purchased online at www.DesertOasisMusicFestival.com. Festival

passes include one-day and weekend packages along with on site camping opportunities.

Saturday, Oct. 7th and Sunday, Oct. 8th, 2017 1:00 PM – Midnight Empire Polo Grounds, Indio, CA 92201 General Admission 1-Day $99/2-Day $175 VIP Admission 1-Day $175/2-Day $325 Platinum Admission 1-Day $300/2-Day $550 On Site Car/Tent Camping $60 + Fees and RV Camping $180 + Fees.

Three Stages/24 Live Bands THE LINE-UP SATURDAY: DAMIAN “JR. GONG” MARLEY, STEEL PULSE, LOS LOBOS, E-40, THE GREEN, MURS, HIRIE, JANELLE PHILLIPS, QUINTO SOL, DAVID MACIAS MUSIC, & COURTNEY CHAMBERS SUNDAY: REBELUTION, JBOOG, REEL BIG FISH, WARREN G, FORTUNATE YOUTH, INNER CIRCLE, THROUGH THE ROOTS, SPANKSHAFT, MOZAIQ, RICH SHELDON AND THE MUTINY, IRIE JUNCTIONS And More.

About Empire Music Ventures and Empire Polo Club Events Empire Music Ventures, owned by Alex Haagen IV, is located in Indio, CA and produces concerts and festivals. These events include the Rhythm, Wine and Brews Experience, Desert Oasis Music Festival and numerous concerts held at the Date Shed and other venues.

Empire Polo Grounds is located at 81-800 Ave. 51, Indio, CA 92201 www.DesertOasisMusicFestival.com info@desertoasismusicfestival.com

ongratulations are in order to Slim Man for his Coachella Valley Music Award for ‘Best Jazz Vocalist’ for the second year in a row. I’m happy to say that he will be performing at the awards on Sunday, July 23 at the Riviera.

It’s been a busy year for Slim so I thought I’d update you on what’s been happening.

First and foremost, he’s got a new ‘Podcast’ that just went live. The Hobnobbin’ with Slim Man podcast launched July 10th, on iTunes.

The talk show includes “Conversations with creative people on both sides of the showbiz curtain.” He’ll be chatting not only with singers, actors, entertainers and musicians, but also be talking to songwriters, producers, and executives.

He used a very successful Kickstarter campaign to fund the project. Slim is very excited to begin this new phase of his career.

To hear his podcast visit iTunes and subscribe.

The second biggie is he just finished his Young at Heart CD full of classic Rat Pack Songs. His bestie, superstar Marc Antoine, produced the CD. All of Slim’s fans have been asking for this since he got here so we’re happy to see it finally coming to fruition.

He’ll be doing a release party for his CD at a concert at Bernardo Winery in San Diego, on Sunday, August 27th with an 18 piece big band; he will be singing Rat Pack songs, what a perfect way to introduce it!

He’ll be playing again this year with his band at the Festival of the Arts in Laguna

Beach, this beautiful venue hosts some of the best smooth Jazz artists every season.

Slim has also been doing some out of town concerts and events from Baltimore to Texas.

He and his band also performed at our ‘Art of Jazz’ event at the Rebecca Fine Art Gallery.

To keep up with Slim and his happenings visit his website at slimman.com and sign up for his newsletter, his witty and humorous style will keep you informed and laughing at his antics. Congratulations, Slim!

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July 13 to July 19, 2017

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“GOD’S PROBLEM CHILD” (LEGACY RECORDINGS)

“ woke up still not dead again today, the news said I was gone to my dismay/Don’t bury me, I’ve got a show to play, and I woke up still not dead again today.”

That’s Willie Nelson, happy to spend another day above ground on “Still Not Dead,” a new song on his 72nd (!) studio album, God’s Problem Child.

No two ways about it, Willie Nelson is a fucking force of nature. He was born in Abbott, Texas in April 1933, the height of the Great Depression. Raised by his grandparents, he exhibited an affinity for music early on. He wrote first song at age seven, by 10, he was fronting his own band.

Following a stint in the Air Force, Willie worked as a disc jockey, bouncing from Fort Worth to Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington before returning to the Lone Star State. He was a disc jockey by day and a working musician at night, but initially, he gained recognition as a songwriter. He sold his first couple of songs, “Family Bible” and “Night Life” to a local musician for a combined total of $200.00 Relocating to Nashville in 1960, he signed a deal with a publisher and pretty soon, established artists like Faron Young, Patsy Cline and Roy Orbison scored number one hits with “Hello Walls,” “Crazy” and “Pretty Paper.” But Willie wanted to record and perform his own music. His debut album was released in 1962 and was soundly ignored by the Nashville establishment, and the world at large.

He continued to earn his keep as a songwriter, and it was around this time that he fell in with like-minded songwriter-musicians like Kris Kristofferson, Dottie West and Waylon Jennings. Throughout the ‘60s, Music City was wall-to-wall big hair, sequins and rhinestones.

Willie and his pals eschewed the glitter and glamour, opting for jeans and increasingly longer hair. The Nashville establishment viewed them as outlaws and outliers.

Songwriting royalties had made Willie financially solvent, but artistic success still eluded him. After his Ridgetop, Tennessee ranch burned to the ground and his second marriage ended in acrimony, Willie returned to Texas, specifically, Austin, in 1975. A college town, Austin is something of a liberal enclave; Willie grew his hair even longer and let his freak-flag fly.

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He soon began hosting an annual 4th Of July concert/picnic that allowed rednecks and hippies to peacefully co-exist. Coming home allowed Willie to find his footing, artistically and commercially. Groundbreaking albums like Shotgun Willie, Phases And Stages and Redheaded Stranger became bona fide hits. Soon this self-proclaimed outlaw was performing on “Saturday Night Live” and being invited to the White House, (where an “insider” invited him on to the roof and he promptly blazed a joint!)

In 1978, Willie released Stardust” an album of Jazz and Pop standards that fully introduced him to the mainstream. Songs like “Moonlight In Vermont,” “All Of Me” and “Blue Skies” featured his unique phrasing and gritty guitar work. His version of “Georgia On My Mind” earned him a Grammy for Best Male Country Vocal.

Soon Hollywood came calling; Willie appeared in movies like “Electric Horseman” and starred in “Honeysuckle Rose,” the latter a thinly veiled version of his own life. In the ‘80s he recorded albums at a furious clip, and toured non-stop, both as a solo artist and as part of the Highwaymen, a Country super group featuring Willie, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings and Kris Kristofferson.

But in 1990 the Internal Revenue Service seized his assets claiming he owed the government 16 million dollars. It turned out his accountants hadn’t paid his taxes for years.

To satisfy the debt, Willie released The I.R.S. Tapes: Who’ll Buy My Memories, a two CD set of bare-bones recordings featuring Willie and his guitar, Trigger. Despite the thrown together, odds-n-sods quality of the album, it went on to pay down 3.6 million dollars of his debt. Selling off what was left of his assets, (to fans who promptly returned his keepsakes), and touring extensively put him back in the black.

By the 21st century Willie had kinda-sorta settled down with his fourth wife, Annie.

He split his time between touring, recording and raising their kids, Lukas and Micah in Maui, Hawaii. (All told, he has fathered seven children). An environmental activist and cannabis enthusiast, Willie’s tour bus runs on bio-diesel fuel, (made of vegetable/soy bean oil), created by a company he and Annie own. A longtime supporter of LGBT issues, he recorded a version of Ned Sublette’s song, “Cowboys Are Frequently Secretly Fond Of Each Other.”

Despite indulging in a lifestyle fueled by wine, women, weed and song, Willie has, sadly, outlasted many of his contemporaries and running buddies. In the last several years he has said goodbye to Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash and most recently, Leon Russell and Merle Haggard. But Willie keeps plugging away. Through the years his albums have run the gamut from brilliant to workman-like to abysmal. His latest, God’s Problem Child, is actually pretty great.

The album gets off to a rollicking start with “Little House On The Hill.” An irresistible hybrid of Gospel and Western Swing, the tune is powered by a shuffle rhythm, prickly electric guitar, twangy Trigger riffs and tart harmonica runs. The titular house feels Willie’s version of Superman’s Fortress Of Solitude; “That little

house has weathered many storms, it’s a place that feels so cozy and so warm/It’s waiting there for me and it’s where I long to be, I’m going back to that little house on the hill.”

Willie and longtime producer Buddy Cannon have co-written the lion’s share of the songs here. Matters of the heart get the once over twice on both “True Love” and “Your Memory Has A Mind Of Its Own.” The former is a burnished ballad propelled by plangent pedal steel and quavery harmonica. Despite consistent heartache, disappointment and diminished returns, he hasn’t given up on romance; “You taught me how to twist and turn and bend before I break, and fake it till I make it all for true love’s sake/You’re worth all the heartaches and I’d do it all again, I’ll leave this world believing true love you’re still my friend.”

The latter is a Honky-Tonk lament in ¾ time.

High lonesome harmonica intertwines with courtly Spanish arpeggios from Trigger. Here Willie tries to anesthetize his heartache; “I can smoke and I can drink until it’s out of view,” but like a phantom limb, the pain never retreats, and he learns to live with it.

Willie’s sardonic, self-deprecating humor is on full display on three tracks.

The aforementioned “Still Not Dead” is a twangy two-step that drafts off that infamous quote, “rumors of my demise have been greatly exaggerated.” Wheezy harmonica, barrelhouse piano and crackling guitar crests over a locomotive rhythm and boinging jew’s harp. Addressing internet hearsay and morbid innuendo, he wryly assures the listener; “I woke up still not dead again today, the gardener did not find me that way/You can’t believe a word that people say, and I woke up still not dead again today.”

“It Gets Easier” offers a good-natured road map for navigating old age. Supple pedal steel lattices over raspy harmonica, coruscated Wurlitzer colors and Trigger’s patented rough-hewn riffs. Willie notes longevity has its privileges, as social hypocrisy falls by the wayside. “It gets easier to tell the world to wait, and it gets easier to watch the world fly by and tell it I’ll catch up, but not today/ I don’t have to do one damn thing that I don’t want to do, except missing you, and that won’t go away.”

On the chugging “Delete And Fast Forward” Willie shares his dismay over the recent Presidential election. This gritty rocker is anchored by skittery electric riffs, prickly power chords and sweet n’ sour harmonica. The lyrics offer some helpful coping mechanisms for these trying times; “delete and fast forward my friend, the elections are over and nobody won/You think it’s all over but it’s just settin’ in,

delete and fast forward again.”

Even the songs Willie didn’t have a hand in writing feel tailor made to suit his strengths.

“Old Timer” is a wistful piano ballad that takes inventory of a life well-spent. Here he quietly notes “you’ve been down every highway, burned your share of bridges, you found forgiveness/You think you’re that young bullrider till you look in the mirror and see an old timer.”

“A Woman’s Love” is a south of the border charmer that displays a perspicacious view of women that almost makes up for his odious early ‘80s hit, “You Were Always On My Mind.” Meanwhile the slow-as-molasses melody of “Butterfly” underscores a tender acknowledgement of a woman’s tensile strength. The tune ends with simply gorgeous Flamenco flavored filigrees courtesy Trigger.

The title track is the album’s centerpiece, it was co-written by Outlaw acolyte Jamey Johnson and legendary singer-songwriter Tony Joe White. Swampy and Bluesy in all the right ways, the song shares some musical DNA with B.B. King’s minor key masterpiece, “The Thrill Is Gone.” Willie alternates verses with Jamey and Tony and Leon Russell (in one of his final performances). His weathered Oklahoma drawl adds a measure of gravitas to this defiant tale.

The instrumentation includes sultry harp, a wash of Hammond B3 tinkling percussion and roiling bass, but it’s Willie’s dexterous extended solos on Trigger that command the most attention.

Other interesting tracks include the loping shuffle of “Lady Luck,” the melody feels like a cosmic cousin to “My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys.” “I Made A Mistake” weds a gilded see-saw arrangement to a sad-sack waltz. Before things become too self-pitying, (once again) Trigger rides to the rescue.

The album closes with “He Won’t Ever Be Gone,” a tender encomium to his old compadre, Merle Haggard. A soulful recollection of their fraternal friendship, it name-checks several of the Bakersfield native’s most iconic songs, noting “(he) left us a lifetime of song and he won’t ever be gone, we’ll be singing him back home from now on.” Never maudlin or melodramatic, the tribute includes barbed electric guitar riff-age from Merle’s son, Ben. It’s a bittersweet finish to an assured collection of songs.

Willie Nelson has always broken rules, flouted convention and kicked against the pricks. He’s written classic songs and put his own distinctive spin on Pop favorites and Jazz standards. Love it or hate it, his behind the beat phrasing remains non pareil. Equally compelling is the dusty interplay between Willie’s trusty stead Trigger and (longtime band member), Mickey Raphael’s harmonica. The combination is equal parts honey and woodsmoke, adding a rustic patina to each song.

There aren’t many octogenarians that debut at #1 on the Country charts and #10 on the Billboard Top 200. God’s Problem Child accomplished both feats without breaking a sweat. Simply put, Willie’s music never gets old.

ART SCENE

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July 13 to July 19, 2017

BY REBECCA PIKUS

ART MEETS ELVIS!

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ummer is far from slow here in the greater Palm Springs area with a whirlwind of events & openings to attend! Steve Connolly (“Spirit of the King”), is an amazing singer, performer, and artist, and will be one of the featured artists in REBECCA FINE ART GALLERY for the 3-Month Exhibit “Summer Group Show” which opened on July 8 and runs through September 30, 2017.

So how does a guy with a business restoring art and painting church ceilings become one of the most electrifying entertainers in Las Vegas and the most sought-after and accomplished Elvis stylist perhaps in the country? Equally fascinating is the question of how a guy steeped in the musical style of Led Zeppelin, who actually fronted one of the most successful East Coast heavy metal bands, has gone on to write music which captures all of the melodic integrity of the Americana movement while injecting a traditionalist country sound with rockabilly pizazz? Anyone who has ever seen Steve scribble a sketch or bought a print of one of his interpretive celebrity portraits can easily see him painting the basilica of east coast churches.

Steve Connolly, originally from Boston, Mass., currently performs nightly at his showroom in The 4 Queens Casino in Las Vegas.

Connolly paints - on-stage - portraits of Elvis Presley, while delivering his electrifying musical performance at the same time! He has amassed over 4000 public performances, including shows at the MGM Grand, along with corporate engagements throughout Las Vegas, & recently at the Spa Casino in Palm Springs. Connolly was awarded “Best Elvis in Las Vegas” two years

in a row by the Las Vegas Review Journal. His show has met with rave reviews from Las Vegas newspapers to the L.A. Times. His fan base includes well-known musicians and celebrities such as Steven Tyler, Kenny Loggins, Dennis Miller, former President Bill Clinton, and current President Donald Trump! Bobby Morris, Elvis’ conductor at The International, calls Connolly, “The number one Elvis on the planet.”

“Summer Group Show” at REBECCA FINE ART GALLERY will also feature Paintings, Sculptures, & Photographic Art by these upand-coming -- and renowned -- artists: Cammy Davis, Mark Heger, Mauro Rosso, Joe Novak, Mario Pikus, Donald Spencer, Robert Tahar, Zoe Ann Fischer, Guillermo Valentin, Craig Zeigler, John Neumann, Christopher Georgesco, Robert Reeves, John Henebry, & Nathan Slate Joseph.

STEVE CONNOLLY, “Summer Group Show” (July through Sept. 30, 2017). Open Bar, Music, Great Art! REBECCA FINE ART GALLERY, 68895 Perez Rd, #7, Cathedral City, CA (760) 534-5888 Rebeccafineart.net - Gallery Open Weds. Sundays, 11am-4pm or By Appt.

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DOGS BELONG INSIDE: RIP SUMMER!

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he small Silky Terrier ran down the hot dusty road desperately trying to find water. She didn’t know why her humans left her. Her throat was parched from thirst, and her body ached with pain. The dog came to a used car lot at the corner of Dillon and Palm Drive in Desert Hot Springs where she sought refuge underneath a car, but the scorching sand beneath her paws raised her body temperature even higher.

It was Saturday, August 15, 2015, and the Southern California heat wave was sending brutal temperatures of 119 degrees to the Coachella Valley. Ironically, it was International Homeless Animals Day, but there was no relief from the intense desert sun for this suffering homeless Terrier.

Local animal advocates were alerted

PRECIOUS PINKY This adorable long haired 3-yr-old Chihuahua girl waits for a home at the Coachella Valley Animal Campus, 72-050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms.

Shy, but full of doggie Love!

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(760) 343-3644.

DEAREST DANDY One-yr-old Craig will purr his way into your heart. He’s full of love and affection for humans and other felines. Rescued by Loving All Animals, www.lovingallanimals, (760) 834-7000.

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to the dog’s plight. Jo Venegas-Cebrun contacted Cathie Coats who rushed to the site. She crawled underneath the car to save the dog, only to discover she had just passed away from heat stroke. Coats recalls, “I was heartbroken, this dog is the face of neglect, this dog is the face of what heat does to animals.”

The Silky Terrier was another sad casualty in the battle to save homeless animals, the car where she sought shade becoming her final resting place.

Jo Venegas-Cebrun heard the tragic news, but wanted to pay tribute to the dog she named Summer. This dedicated “rescue warrior” drove to Desert Hot Springs to retrieve Summer’s body, determined the Terrier would receive the love and dignity

BY JANET McAFEE she may not have known in her short life.

Jo took the dog to a pet crematorium, and buried her ashes in a location where she will be remembered.

Summer’s death and photographs went viral on Facebook, with many sad and angry comments posted from animal lovers. She was featured on KESQ televised news. A Facebook page “In Memory of Summer” was created in the hope her legacy might spare other dogs from this tragedy. Rescuers gathered in memory of the little dog they never knew. Other outdoor dogs are suffering in 2017’s heat wave, and some have perished without any public notice. We will feature this story every summer, hoping to save others.

Why do some people keep their dogs outside? Some people were raised by parents whose admonition, “Dogs belong outside” still rings in their subconscious. Others grew up on farms where animals were routinely kept outside and used to herd livestock.

Their country of origin may be one where keeping animals outside is common practice.

Other dog owners may need assistance with housetraining, information they can obtain online.

Summer’s legacy will be to convince more folks that our blazing summers make having “backyard only” dogs unacceptable in the Coachella Valley. Overheating can result in irreversible kidney, heart, liver and brain damage. Dogs cannot sweat the way we humans do, as their only sweat glands are in their nose and on the pads of their feet.

When they walk on hot sand or concrete, their temperature can rise dangerously. Flat

nosed breeds such as Pugs and Boxers, elderly dogs, and young puppies are at greatest risk.

Imagine being thirsty and drinking out of a scalding hot water bowl. Imagine being a social, loving creature, and spending endless days isolated with no other living being.

What can you do to continue Summer’s legacy? Under California penal code section 597, it is illegal to keep a dog chained or tethered for longer than 3 hours a day. Dog owners must provide shelter from direct intense sunlight. Talk to the people you know who think outdoor dog ownership is okay, but you will only put them on the defensive if you come across in an accusatory manner. Calmly ask them why their dog is always outside.

Provide them information on heat stroke.

To start off, suggest they get a baby gate and keep their dog in a kitchen or laundry room during the hot days. Provide them with washable puppy pads to make the transition.

Tell them what happened to Summer.

Meanwhile, enjoy the companionship and unconditional love your best canine friend provides INSIDE YOUR HOME! Jmcafee7@verizon.net

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THE VINO VOICE

THE GRILLING WINES OF SUMMER

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irst, there is indeed a grilling wine— the refreshing sipper you’re having when grilling up burgs, ribs, and/or steaks. There’s no way to survive otherwise!

The other grilling wine in hot haven is the red, white, or rosé that’s wonderfully pairing with your meal.

And there are some really good coupling combination moves utilizing your wine bar to impress your bosses and enlighten your neighbors. Though maybe, some in this visiting entourage may not have quite the enthusiasm for the array of wine that you do.

Beer and cocktails certainly fit the bill and are most thirst-quenching and revitalizing as any wine can be. But there’s no fight here—geez!

Enjoy and hydrate well in the desert.

As with the other beverages, chill them up! Sparkling wines can take it cold and very cold. The Brits start chilling their bubbly at around 37°! And we can do that! But if you’re too scared, leave it outside in the heat for half a second. Also your sweet white wine, such as Sauternes, Tokaj, and the sweet German Rieslings can take it that cold too. (Of course you’re simply sipping or toasting with these sweets—having a full glass of that stuff in110+ temps sounds rough.

Nothing is more enjoyable than drinking wine at the proper temperature. Remember, we’re here in the desert and any discussion of “room temperature” is out the door!

Seemingly every wine publication around town provides a chart on what specifically each type of wine is to be chilled and served at, problem here, who’s taking the temp of the glasses they’re pouring!

Your average kitchen fridge operates at 36 or so degrees. We can all guesstimate

how cold our wine is for serving: the general “feeling” rule is the ever popular rosés and most dry white wines revel at 45 to 50 degrees; your light body reds, such as Beaujolais and light-bodied Pinot Noirs are perfect from 50 to 55 degrees.

As to medium to full-bodied reds, they need to be in the fridge at least a half hour before enjoying. In our summertime heat, the wine in the glass warms quickly.

So, what is the classic grilling/barbecue beverage? Of course ice cold beer! It acts as a palate cleanser and it scrapes out the meals richness and fat. So—find a wine that does the same: dry rosés are always cleansing.

There’s no question that rosés add lift and ‘spirit’ to casual outdoor gatherings. Served brisk and cool, these wines have a bit more acidity than white wines to battle the grilled flavors of the food.

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BY RICK RIOZZA One of the most reasonably priced Proseccos and dry sparkling Rosés, available at most supermarkets, come from the Italian producer Ruffino. Both wines are tasty, cleansing and complex enough to enjoy throughout a meal of light grilled foods.

Excellent buys at around $10.

Sauvignon Blanc is great with grilled vegetables and shrimp, and is the best wine with tomatoes. Off-dry (slightly sweet) Rieslings and Gewurztraminers should pair nicely with spicier and sweeter barbecue flavors. Remember—if you’re into preparing really hot & spicy meals, such as those charred ribs slathered with sticky sweet habanero sauce, the Riesling/Gervurtz can really tame the heat for those timid guests.

My go to summer Sauv Blancs, which we talked about last year, are the Nobilo twins: The New Zealand style of wine that is particularly pungent and zesty with pronounced gooseberry, grapefruit fruit and chili-pepper/tomato leaf nuances.

Nobilo [NOB-il-loe] Regional Collection Sauvignon Blanc 2016 ($13) and Nobilo Icon Sauvignon Blanc 2016 ($22) are the purest expression of what New Zealand’s clean, green land has to offer with screw-cap tops and fresh fruit-forward flavors, Nobilo is the ideal portable wine that serves as a versatile pairing for summertime staples.

The Nobilo Icon is a world class wine: a stylish Sauv blanc that deserves a place on the summer table; rich, complex and with a striking bouquet of citrus and wet stone, with delicate floral notes. The palate displays fresh and lively flavors of lemon and white stone fruit, with juicy acidity, and minerality on the finish.”

Chardonnays have their place on the summer table as well. Especially if you’re

grilling fattier fish, like tuna, trout, or rockfish.

Chardonnay’s also the best pick for turkey and veggie burgers, and sometimes regular hamburgers that have grilled mushrooms.

When it comes to grilled and BBQ meats, a lot turns on the kind of protein and manner of cooking: simple grilling to the full fanfare of marinades, sauces, and smoke. Generally with an easy lemon, pepper and garlic grilled chicken, America’ favorite varietal—yes, a Chard is an easy choice.

Recently a duo of new Chardonnays came my way from the Notable Wine Co. The two wines are distinct interpretations with front labels featuring musical flavor notes as visual tasting cues to help guide wine drinkers to their ideal bottle (and please do read the labels carefully). The new 2016 Fruity & Crisp Australia Chardonnay is fruit forward and offers tasting notes of fresh citrus, melon and peach, while Notable’s 2015 Oaky & Buttery California Chardonnay is a rich, full-bodied Chardonnay with prominent butter, oak and vanilla flavors.

Apparently, I wasn’t wearing my reading glasses when opening the chilled bottle, for I thought I had uncorked the Fruit & Crisp. Upon tasting the Oaky & Buttery, I was stunned on how rich the wine was! Great flavors if one is expecting the full-on buttery Chard profile— but I was in disbelief anticipating a crisp and lean one. (I even sliced a sliver of bell pepper and tossed into the glass to tame the wine— which works by the way!)

Of course I got my bearings straight later and all was well. And, with spectacles either on or off, both Notable Chardonnays will go wonderfully with your grilled chicken. A great buy at under $12 a bottle.

Next week continues with the grilling wines of summer. Cheers!

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29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 Bobby Furgo & Co 6pm ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 Discoteca w/ DJ Victor Rodriguez 9pm AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-202-1111 Jazz Trio w/ Francesca Amari, Bill Marx and Doug MacDonald 7pm AZUL; PS; 760-325-5533 Piano Bar 6pm BART LOUNGE; C.C.; 760-799-8800 A Celebration of Beyonce and Rihanna w/ Porsia Camille and DJ Sets by DXSKO and Amavida 9pm BLUEMBER; RM; 760-862-4581 John Stanley King 6-10pm CORKTREE; PD; 760-779-0123 Michael Keeth 6-9pm DHS SPA LOUNGE; DHS; 760-329-6787 Karaoke w/ DJ Scott 9pm FISHERMAN’S GROTTO; PD; 760-776-6533 Barry Baughn and Bob Gross 6:30pm GADI’S RESTAURANT AND BAR; YV; 760365-6633 Open Mic Night 7pm THE HOOD; PD; 760-636-5220 Red’s Rockstar Karaoke 9pm HOODOO COCKTAIL GARDEN @ THE HYATT; PS; 760-322-9000 Chris Lomeli 7pm HUNTER’S; PS; 760-323-0700 Open Mic 9pm INDIAN WELLS RESORT HOTEL; IW; 760345-6466 Frank DiSalvo 6pm JOSHUA TREE SALOON; JT; 760-366-2250 Punk Rock Night 9pm KOKOPELLI’S; YV; 760-228-2589 Karaoke 7pm LA RUE BISTRO; LQ; 760-296-3420 Slim Man 6pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-3252794 Hot Rox LAVENDER BISTRO; LQ; 760-564-5353 Live Entertainment 5:30pm LIT@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; 760-345-2450 Country Night w/ Whiskey Tango 8pm THE LOUNGE, AGUA CALIENTE; RM; 888999-1995 Quinto Menguante 8-1am 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 The Great Escape 8pm PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND COCKTAILS; TP; 760-343-2115 Intimate Acoustics 8pm RED BARN; PD; 760-346-0191 The Rock-aholics 9pm SAMMY G’s; PS; 760-320-8041 Evaro Brothers 8pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S MARKET; PS; 760-322-9293 The Smooth Brothers 7pm SULLIVAN’S STEAKHOUSE; PD; 760-3413560 Dude Jones 6pm TACK ROOM TAVERN; IND; 760-347-9985 T-Bone Karaoke 8pm THREE SIXTY NORTH; PS; 760-327-1773 Anthony DiGerlando Show 6:30pm VICKY’S OF SANTE FE; IW; 760-345-9770 Robert Salisbury 5-6pm, Jersey Gold 6:30pm WANG’S; PS; 760-325-9264 Derek Jordan Gregg 6pm WOODY’S BURGER; PS; 760-230-0188 Elaine Woodard 6:30pm ZELDA’S; PS; 760-325-2375 DJ 8pm

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29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 Alex Santana 6:30pm

ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 The Full House Band w/ Nena Anderson 8pm AGAVE LOUNGE@THE HYATT REGENCY; IW; 760-674-4080 Art of Sax 8pm AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-202-1111 The Gilmore & Bryan Show 6:30pm AZUL; PS; 760-325-5533 Friday Night Sour Hour w/ Pink Lemonade Drag Show 9pm BART LOUNGE; C.C.; 760-799-8800 R&B Party w/ Eevaan Tre with DJ Sets by AKTHADJ, DXSKO and Amavida 9pm BEER HUNTER; LQ; 760-564-7442 TBA 9pm BIG ROCK PUB; IND; 706-200-8988 Laurie Morvan Band 8:30pm BISTRO 60 @TRILOGY; LQ; 760-501-0620 TBA 6pm THE BLOCK; C.C.; 760-832-7767 Karaoke 9pm BLUE BAR, SPOTLIGHT 29; INDIO; 760-7755566 DJ Double A 8pm BLUEMBER; RM; 760-862-4581 The Stanley Butler Trio 6-10pm CASCADE LOUNGE, SPA RESORT CASINO; PS; 888-999-1995 DJ Michael Wright 9-1am COPA NIGHTCLUB; PS; 760-866-0021 Bow Wow w/ DJS Fuze, Banks and Mr. Miami 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 FISHERMAN’S GROTTO; PD; 760-776-6533 Gina Carey 6pm THE GRILL ON MAIN; LQ; 760-777-7773 The Myx 8:30pm THE HARD ROCK HOTEL PS; PS; 760-3259676 Esjay Jones Presents: Acoustic Sessions w/ Cody White and Los SimpBroskis 8pm THE HOOD; PD; 760-636-5220 30 Miles Out 9pm HOODOO COCKTAIL GARDEN @ THE HYATT; PS; 760-322-9000 Bill Ramirez 6:30pm HUNTER’S; PS; 760-323-0700 Live VJ 9pm INDIAN WELLS RESORT HOTEL; IW; 760345-6466 Frank DiSalvo 6pm JOSHUA TREE SALOON; JT; 760-366-2250 Dana Larson 7pm KOKOPELLI’S; YV; 760-228-2589 Karaoke 8pm LA QUINTA BREWERY;PD; 760-200-2597 TBA 7pm LA RUE BISTRO; LQ; 760-296-3420 Slim Man 6pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-3252794 Palm Springs Sound Company in the afternoon, Hot Rox in the night LAVENDER BISTRO; LQ; 760-564-5353 Live Entertainment 5:30pm LIT@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; 760-345-2450 Circle of Fifths 9pm

THE LOUNGE; AGUA CALIENTE; RM; 888999-1995 DJ Jerry 9pm MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760-325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm MOXIE; PS; 760-318-9900 TBA 5-8pm NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke 8-1:15am THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Kevin Henry 6-8pm Tim Burleson 8pm PALM DESERT COUNTRY CLUB; PD; 760345-0222 TBA 6:30pm PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-365-5956 Roses & Cigarettes 8pm PEABODY’S CAFÉ; PS; 760-322-1877 Karaoke 7:30pm PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND COCKTAILS; TP; 760-343-2115 Red’s Rockstar Karaoke 9pm RED BARN; PD; 760-346-0191 The Refills 9pm RIVIERA; PS; 760-327-8311 Michael Keeth 7-10pm SAMMY G’s; PS; 760-320-8041 Evaro Brothers 8pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S MARKET; PS; 760-322-9293 Barry Baughn Blues 8-11pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S MARKET; LQ; 760-777-1601 The Carmens 8-11pm SHELLY’S LOUNGE@TORTOISE ROCK CASINO; 29 Palms; Rojer Arnold & Bobby Furgo 9pm SMOKIN’ BURGERS; PS; 760-883-5999 Ron James 6pm SOLANO’S BISTRO; LQ; 760-771-6655 Michael Madden 6-9pm SOUL OF MEXICO; IND; 760-200-8787 Latin Rock 10pm SULLIVAN’S STEAKHOUSE; PD; 760-3413560 Demetrious and Co. 6pm TACK ROOM TAVERN; IND; 760-347-9985 Hoywyre 9pm THREE SIXTY NORTH; PS; 760-327-1773 Pat Rizzo & Dennis Michaels 6:30pm TRILUSSA ITALIAN RISTORANTE; PS; 760328-2300 Julius & Sylvia Music Duo 6-10pm VIBE; MORONGO CASINO; CAB; 951-7555391 The Rick Whitfield Band 10pm VICKY’S OF SANTE FE; IW; 760-345-9770 Meet the Corwins 5:30pm, The John Stanley King Show 8pm WANG’S IN THE DESERT; PS; 760-325-9264 Karaoke 8:30pm WESTIN MISSION HILLS; RM; 760-328-5955 TBA 6-10pm WILLIE BOYS; MV; 760-932-4300 Voodoo Hustlers 8pm THE WINE EMPORIUM; LQ; 760-565-5512 Rob Martinez and Todd Ashley ft. Lisa LaFaro Weselis 6:30-10pm

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LAVENDER BISTRO; LQ; 760-564-5353 Live Entertainment 5:30pm LIT@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; 760-345-2450 Circle of Fifths 9pm THE LOUNGE, AGUA CALIENTE; RM; 888999-1995 Radio Rave 9pm 29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 Bev MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760-325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm & Bill 6:30pm NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 Nina Tarr DJ 8-1:15am Set 10pm THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Kevin Henry AGAVE LOUNGE@THE HYATT REGENCY; 6-8pm Tim Burleson 8pm IW; 760-674-4080 Art of Sax 8pm PALM CANYON ROADHOUSE; PS; 760-327AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-202-1111 4080 Roadhauz 9pm Cabaret on the Green Open Mic 7:30pm PALM DESERT COUNTRY CLUB; PD; 760AZUL; PS; 760-325-5533 Denise Carter 345-0222 TBA 6:30pm 7:30pm BART LOUNGE; C.C.; 760-799-8800 IMDEAD PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-365-5956 Shooter Jennings and Jamie Wyatt 9pm & Friends 9pm PEABODY’S CAFÉ; PS; 760-322-1877 BEATNIK LOUNGE; JT; TBA 9pm Karaoke 7:30pm BIG ROCK PUB; IND; 706-200-8988 Voodoo PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND Hustlers 8:30pm COCKTAILS; TP; 760-343-2115 Red’s Rockstar BLUE BAR; SPOTLIGHT 29; IND; 760-775Karaoke 9pm 5566 DJ 9pm RED BARN; PD; 760-346-0191 Chill Magnet BLUEMBER; RM; 760-862-4581 Gina Carey 9pm 6-10pm RIVIERA; PS; 760-327-8311 TBA 7-10pm CASCADE LOUNGE, SPA RESORT CASINO; ROCKYARD@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; PS; 888-999-1995 DJ Michael Wright 9-1am Glorious Bastards and Moving Pictures (Rush CHILL BAR; PS; 760-327-1079 TBA 9pm Tribute) 7:30pm DHS SPA LOUNGE; DHS; 760-329-6787 SAMMY G’s; PS; 760-320-8041 Evaro Karaoke w/ DJ Scott 9pm Brothers 8pm ELECTRIC SPORTS LOUNGE; YV; 760-228SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S 1199 DJ Ceddy Cedd 9pm MARKET; PS; 760-322-9293 Barry Baughn EL MEXICALI CAFÉ 2; IND; 760-342-2333 Blues 8-11pm Cesar Daniel Lopez on the harp 6-9pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S FISHERMAN’S GROTTO; PD; 760-776-6533 MARKET; LQ; 760-777-1601 The Carmens TBA 6pm 8-11pm GADI’S RESTAURANT AND BAR; YV; 760SHELLY’S LOUNGE@TORTOISE ROCK 365-6633 Dana Larson & Friends 6-9pm CASINO; 29 Palms; Rojer Arnold & Bobby THE GRILL ON MAIN; LQ; 760-777-7773 TBA Furgo 9pm 8:30pm SIDEWINDER GRILL; DHS; 760-329-7929 THE GROOVE LOUNGE; SPOTLIGHT 29; Karaoke w/ Milly G 6pm INDIO; 760-775-5566 DJ 8pm SMOKIN’ BURGERS; PS; 760-883-5999 Ron THE HARD ROCK HOTEL PS; PS; 760-325James 6pm 9676 Esjay Jones Presents: Global Sessions w/ SOUL OF MEXICO; IND; 760-200-8787 Latin David Macias and Solo Flyt Swing 8pm Music 10pm THE HOOD; PD; 760-636-5220 Barflys 9pm SULLIVAN’S STEAKHOUSE; PD; 760-341HOODOO COCKTAIL GARDEN @ THE 3560 TBA 6pm HYATT; PS; 760-322-9000 Bill Ramirez 6:30pm TACK ROOM TAVERN; IND; 760-347-9985 HUNTER’S; PS; 760-323-0700 Live VJ 9pm Bonethumpers 9pm INDIAN WELLS RESORT HOTEL; IW; 760THREE SIXTY NORTH; PS; 760-327-1773 345-6466 Frank DiSalvo 6pm Dennis Michael 6:30pm JOSHUA TREE SALOON; JT; 760-366-2250 TRILUSSA ITALIAN RISTORANTE; PS; 760TBA 9pm 328-2300 Julius & Sylvia Music Duo 6-10pm KOKOPELLI’S; YV; 760-228-2589 Karaoke VIBE, MORONGO CASINO; CAB; 951-7557pm 5391 DJ Hektik 10pm LA RUE BISTRO; LQ; 760-296-3420 Slim Man VICKY’S OF SANTE FE; IW; 760-345-9770 6pm Rose Mallett & Barney McClure 5pm, Johnny Meza and Co. 7:30pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-3252794 Palm Springs Sound Company,in the VILLAGE PUB; PS; 760-323-3265 Ladies Night afternoon,Hot Rox,in the night w/ Dirty Desert Entertainment 9pm

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THE PAMPERED PALATE

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FLAVORS OF INDIA IN THE DESERT

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bundant flavors a wait at the quaint and cozy India Oven in Cathedral City, where traditional cuisine of India meets the Coachella Valley. When I recently wrote my review about Tony’s Burgers, and mentioned the Indian restaurant that was part of the eclectic cluster of eateries in the same shopping center, India Oven is what I was talking about. For over 10 years, the tiny restaurant with amazing food owned by restaurateur, Vijay Kaushal, has been delighting those in the know, resulting in a loyal following.

My “tiny” description of India Oven is by no means an exaggeration, as they only have nine tables. But the minimal seating adds generously to their cozy ambience. Upon entering, there is no mistaking that you are in an Indian restaurant, as the smell of curry hits your nose with pinpoint precision, it’s absolutely wonderful, almost comforting. The hues of alluring red in the décor palate, along with the piped in melodic Indian music, sets the stage for a memorable dining experience.

On my visit to India Oven, I called beforehand to make reservations, even in the summer it seemed prudent. Come to find out, reservations are highly suggested, and as Kaushal said, “Reservations are important, in season there is usually a line, with up to a 45 minute wait.” So yes, when you plan to go to India Oven, make a reservation. Seems that they fill up more in the latter part of the evening in the summer, so our desired time of 6:00, wasn’t hard to award.

I love to try new places, but for some reason, I was extra giddy about being at India Oven. It just felt like it was going to be extra special, and it was. Although my boyfriend was more familiar with dishes from India than I was, we still needed some guidance from our server. I always find it beneficial to ask for help from servers, they are the connection between you and the menu. Our server Aida was fantastic!

We started with an Assorted Platter for an appetizer. The platter came with Vegetable Pakoras (fritters), Samosas (light dough filled with potatoes, peas and spices), and Paneer Pakoras (cheese fritters with lentil batter), accompanied with a mint or tamarind sauce option.

The flavorful Samosas were our favorite out of the three, with the Paneer Pakoras coming in second (anything with cheese always gets my vote). For our dinner selection, Aida suggested that I try one of the Chefs Specialties of Murgh Makhani which incorporates pulled Tandoori Chicken in a special butter gravy.

My boyfriend went for the classic Lamb Vindaloo, which is Lamb meat cooked with potatoes in highly spiced gravy with diced tomatoes and chili peppers. We rounded our selections out with an order of Garlic Naan.

I must mention that when you select a main dish at India Oven, they will ask you what level of heat you would like, mild, medium or spicy.

Now, there are some restaurants where the levels aren’t true to the levels, when medium is actually a mild and so on. But at India Oven, they are true to the levels. I ordered a medium, thinking that they would be lax on the level.

They were not lax at all, and medium was just that….let’s just say I wouldn’t want to go to the spicy level, not if I would want to really enjoy

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tasting anything. I am more than happy with cruising at medium.

Our main dishes came out in lovely metal bowls, with a side of Basmati Rice for us to share.

I dived eagerly into my little bowl, and yum, yum, yummed all the way. My Murgh Makhani was delicious with a capitol Icious! The sauce was rich and buttery, beautifully draping the chicken, with just the right amount of heat for me. I couldn’t get enough. My boyfriend’s Lamb Vindaloo had a distinct taste, with the flavor of Lamb really coming through the complex spices.

It was slightly more full bodied and aggressive than my dish. Both were excellent! The Garlic Naan that we ordered served as a supporting role to our dinner. Although the Garlic Naan was awesome, I think that with the strong nature of our selected dishes, plain Naan would have been a better choice, as it wouldn’t have competed with the other strong characteristics of the dishes makeup.

There were so many other menu items that we wanted to try, such as the Saag (fresh cooked spinach in aromatic spices), Lamb Curry (Lamb prepared in traditional curry spices), and a myriad of others. But I guess that it just means that we need to go there again, and again. I have no problem with that!

India Oven is opened Tuesday through Sunday, and daily in season. They serve lunch from 11:30 to 3pm and dinner from 5pm to 9pm, 9:30pm on Saturdays and Sunday. Their prices are reasonable, and they do offer wine and beer as well as other beverages. Takeout orders are also available.

Dining at India Oven is a flavor adventure in traditional cuisine of India, wrapped up in quaint and cozy environment, all right here in the Coachella Valley. For reservations call 760770-3918 and for more information visit www. india-oven.com.

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SCREENERS

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BY ROBIN E. SIMMONS

No. 273

RESURRECTING THE WEB SLINGER! NOW PLAYING: unnecessary details of the vast Marvel SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING

In this fun, colorful reboot -- or resurrection -- a young Peter Parker/ Spider-Man (Tom Holland), who made his sensational debut in Captain America: Civil War, discovers challenges and opportunities in his newfound identity as the web-slinging super hero without getting sidetracked with corporate studio concerns like revealing

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Comic Universe solely for future franchise opportunities. Here, story still counts for something. And that’s very good news that makes this outing easy for fans and those new to Spider-man’s world (yes, they exist).

Still exhilarated by his exciting experience with the Avengers, Peter returns home, where he lives with his Aunt May (Marisa Tomei), under the watchful eye of his new mentor Tony Stark (Robert Downey, Jr.). Naturally, Peter falls back into his normal daily routine--distracted by thoughts of proving himself to be more than just your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man -- but when the Vulture (!)

(Michael Keaton) emerges as a new villain, everything that Peter holds most dear is suddenly threatened.

What’s especially amazing is how this movie totally captures and encapsulates what makes each of the varied and distinctive characters tick and how each is supported and backed up by an incredible performance from the young Tom Holland.

When all is said and done, one of the pleasures of this film is how great ensemble cast seamlessly interweaves their onscreen characters into the rest of the beautifully rendered cinematic universe.

The audience I saw this with cheered and laughed out loud many times, clearly enjoying this colorful, light reboot that has heart, humor and eye-popping action.

Loved the solid depiction of Spider-Man as a kid learning the ropes. This is the way to do an origin story without rehashing his origins yet again. The audience laughed out loud many times.

I was starting to weary of the franchise, but now I’m glad “they” are doing it right.

I was afraid they’re just out to make a buck like Sony was doing with the Andrew Garfield reboot, but am relieved someone cares about the character and the story.

This is Marvel bringing their original flagship hero back into the fold.

Homecoming is an appropriate title.

NEW BLU FOR THE HOME THEATER: THE LOST CITY OF Z

The best movie of the last six months tells the incredible true story of British explorer, cartographer, archeologist Lieutenant Colonel Percival Harrison Fawcett (Charlie Hunnam), who journeyed into the Amazon at the turn of the 20th century in an attempt to document what he believed to be compelling evidence of a previously unknown, advanced civilization. Supported by his devoted and patient wife (Sienna Miller), son (Tom Holland) and aide-decamp (Robert Pattinson) — Fawcett returns time and again to his beloved jungle in search of the lost city. What he discovered radically altered our misconceptions about ancient history and the flow of civilizations dominated by western white men. This lush, transcendent film is as much about obsession and perhaps madness as it is about courage, passion, adventure and exploration. If you couldn’t put down the gripping bestselling book by David Grann, the movie adaptation will not disappoint.

Fawcett made world headlines when he disappeared in the Amazon while searching

for a mysterious city. For a nearly a hundred years, his name was synonymous as a symbol of lost causes based on foolish notions. This grand-scaled classic filmmaking adventure is a tribute to our fundamental human exploratory spirit and our persistent “need to know.”

Truly engaging bonus material includes a terrific film commentary by Director James Gray and three featurettes: “Adventure in the Jungle,” “From Novel to Screen,” and “Expedition Journal.” Big recommendation.

Broadgreen Pictures. Blu-ray.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

Director Bill Condon’s live-action fairy tale based on Disney‘s 1991 animated hit is, as almost everyone on the planet knows, about a cursed prince – now a beast -whose castle becomes a prison to a pretty young maiden. Going in, we know it’s only a matter of time until she sees beyond the creature’s gnarly and off-putting appearance and discovers he has a heart of gold that unexpectedly triggers in the girl feelings of love. Not really a big surprise, right? Perfectly cast Emma Watson and Dan Stevens are the challenged lovers.

Fans of Disney’s original version may feel a let down, but the tunes remain the same (if a bit overblown and distracting) as do many of the shot sequences.

I wish someone could tell me what this movie is really about? Are the “Beast,” Bella and Gaston archetypal characters or did I miss something? Is there a metatheme unfolding? Is it about something more than the simplistic axiom “appearances can be deceiving?

Beautiful production design sometimes overwhelms the oddly muted plot points.

The longish movie can become a bit of a slog at times. Disney’s live-action Cinderella and Jungle Book raised the bar very high for the studio’s remakes of their beloved animated titles. But it is clear to me that just because a director is known to be a life-long fan of show tunes and Broadway musicals, he may not be skilled enough to do justice to this complicated old love story.

A bounty of generous extras includes deleted scenes, making-of featurettes and much more. Disney. Blu-ray.

BOOK REVIEW

BLACK LIVES MATTER -----------------------------------------------------

“OLD BONES”

BY TRUDY NAN BOYCE FICTION -----------------------------------------------------

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here is a list of innocent black men who have been shot to death by white police officers. Whether the killings are a result of fear, anger, hostility, resentment, arrogance, lack of training, incompetence or flat-out racism, there is a problem in this country. Nan Boyce’s Old Bones: A Detective Sarah Alt Novel (Putnam, 339 pages) is about a character at the center of racism and policing.

Old Bones is the second installment for the protagonist Sarah Alt, also known as “Salt.”

Working in Atlanta, Georgia, she is a secondgeneration Southern cop.

Recently promoted to homicide detective, Salt’s first body turns out to be someone she knew back when she was a beat cop. The bones belong to 14-year-old Mary whom Salt sent to a juvenile detention center a few years earlier. The body was found buried in a park.

Salt takes the demise of the teen personally.

Meanwhile, the Atlanta police department is on high alert. A black women’s college held a peaceful “Black Lives Matter” protest where a truck flying the stars and bars, shot into the crowd, killing two girls and injuring more.

When all units are called to the scene, Salt

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BY HEIDI SIMMONS comes directly into contact with the racists hicks who then shoot at her! Salt takes cover and returns fire but the men get away.

As Salt works the dead girl’s case, she reenters her old beat and once again finds herself caught up with “The Homes” gang of thugs and criminals. Some have become more powerful and others have moved up the ranks.

The community itself is being torn down and the residents are forced out with no where to go, complicating Salt’s investigation.

At one point, the detectives are called to a demolition site where a mass grave has been uncovered. These old bones are identified as the remains of slaves.

When the entire police force is put on riot control, Salt finds herself caught up in a violent race war and a political quagmire.

As her work life becomes more intense, so does her personal life.

After shooting at the redneck racists, she is required to get a mental health evaluation, which brings up her many ghosts. Her father committed suicide on her birthday. Her boyfriend, also a detective, wants her to move from her childhood home where she discovers her family’s own past with racism.

Author Nan Boyce has a doctorate in community counseling and is a former police officer and homicide detective with the City of Atlanta. Nan Boyce’s background should make this novel a very gritty and honest portrayal of racial tension in one of the country’s largest

integrated cities.

There are moments when the story starts to deal with the issues between police and minorities – the black community to be specific. Two of the characters try to understand the tense relationship between the lawman and black man. But we never get any particular insight. Does it harken back to slavery, as one character suggests?

It was easy for the characters to sum up the white shooters as dim-witted, uneducated and high -- as if that is an excuse for shooting innocent black protestors.

Most of the detective novels that have a franchise character can stand on their own whether you have read the first or fifteenth outing. But this is the first time I really felt I was missing something about the protagonist that could have made me understand her better. I did like that Salt is brave and willing to take risks.

However, the homicide detectives wear fedoras, which is an image that strikes me

as odd. And Salt also wears her father’s old raincoat – a funky look for a modern female detective.

But besides the attire, I wanted more of the minor characters and the dilemma of their everyday lives in the hood. I found them the most fascinating as they struggled against a system that is not only dangerous, but also puts them at a distinct disadvantage. I was rooting for Mary’s brother - gangster Lil D and his family.

A conversation about black lives and the police violence against them is absolutely necessary. And I was hoping this book would address the relationship and why it seems so out of control.

Tamir Rice, Michael Brown, Trayvon Martin, Eric Garner, Terence Crutcher, Philando Castile are all victims of police shootings. But what are they really victims of?

As one black officer says: “Cops have become symbols of the problems. Those incidents didn’t start when cops came in contact with those black men. The incidents had their roots in slavery, Jim Crow, and the legacies of poverty and systemic racism. If the outrage becomes only about police reform, then the system will not change, only the cops.”

Clearly, there is much more to be done.

SAFETY TIPS

BY FIRE CHIEF SAM DIGIOVANNA

BREATHE A SIGH OF RELIEF DURING WILDFIRES!

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ildfires seem to be burning daily in almost every county. You may not live directly in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) however you will likely be impacted by the large amount of smoke generated by these fires.

Particulate matter generated from the smoke is the main public health threat during short-term exposure to wildfire smoke, so it’s crucial to protect yourself.

The thicker the air density the more the smoke stays trapped lower to the ground.

Therefore coastal areas with a marine influence or days when the relative humidity are high, expect smoke to be more prevalent. Day when relative humidity is dry, the smoke rises high into the atmosphere. Additionally, when winds are strong, the smoke is pushed horizontally and hugs the ground in the direction of the wind.

“It’s about common sense during wild fires.

If you can see the smoke, if you can smell the smoke, chances are the particulate matter levels are high. If you can do that, you should exercise caution,” reminds Chief DiGiovanna.

Stay indoors; close all doors and windows.

Avoid vigorous outdoor and indoor activity.

Those with respiratory difficulties or heart

problems, as well as the elderly and young children should all remain indoors. Keep windows closed and run your air conditioner if possible. When smoke subsides, you should air out your home to clear any polluted air that might be trapped inside.

What if I have to be outside? Wearing a special N95 or P100 respirator mask can help protect you against the fine particles in smoke.

Paper or surgical masks are not effective in preventing inhalation of smoke.

Remember, a car should only be used to leave an area, not as shelter. If you’re in a car, close windows and doors and run your car’s air conditioner, making sure you’re circulating the air already in the car and not pulling in fresh/ smoky air. Stay Safe!

Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna

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A TALE OF TWO INDICATORS

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uring the first half of 2017, the S&P 500 and NASDAQ posted their best results since 2013.

Meanwhile, bond markets saw a flattening of the yield curve meaning that short-term rates rose while long-term rates remained flat. Traditionally, strong stock market gains signal a better economic environment in 12 to 18 months while a flattening yield curve for interest rates signals a weakening economic environment in 12 to 18 months.

Which signal is right?

Let’s first look at the stock markets which saw strong rallies following November’s elections when the GOP took control of Congress, the Senate and the Presidency.

Stock market pundits felt that GOP control would lead to the repatriation of trillions of corporate dollars that are held offshore by corporations. This money would be used to buy other companies, company stock and invest in capital expenditures - all activities that increase stock values. Additionally, the GOP were going to cut taxes on corporations which was expected to spur additional economic activity. Other actions expected were the repeal and replacement of Obamacare and massive investments in infrastructure projects like bridges, roads, airports and the energy grid.

Somewhere along the way, the GOP

found that they could not get their own caucuses to work together and pass these sweeping changes. As a result, the market has slowly come to the conclusion that any change will be far more muted than originally expected. Nevertheless, the stock values continued to march higher based on stronger earnings from companies due to increased consumer demand.

Improved economic results have helped the Federal Reserve and other Central Banks around the world to gain comfort in raising short-term interest rates from historic lows maintained since the Great Recession. While interest rates remain well below historic norms, rates have begun to increase globally.

The odd thing is that short term rates are increasing while long-term are remaining flat. This flattening of the yield curve has typically been a signal of economic weakness in the future.

The difference this time is that the Central Banks of the world hold one-third of all global debt. Massive government intervention like this distorts markets. As an example, real estate prices that have dropped home affordability to the lowest levels in 25 years. Commercial real estate prices are also high enough that they are helping to fuel moves by businesses toward

DALE GRIBOW ON THE LAW

AUTO ACCIDENT LITIGATION MADE EASY

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f you or a friend were in an auto accident last week over the July 4th weekend, then you need to know this. Auto accident litigation is confusing for lawyers and for non-lawyers it is a nightmare. Most lawyers, unlike our office, fail to educate their client about what to expect.

There are 4 Steps to an Accident Lawsuit: Initially a lawyer attempts to settle and may have to file a lawsuit. This is the Pleadings phase where the victim explains in the complaint what the defendant did and how much they are demanding. The defendant files an Answer or Demurrer which claims there is not enough evidence to proceed.

The Discovery phase is next and is the most time intensive. This is where both sides share evidence. It could involve written questions called Interrogatories or Depositions in front of a court reporter.

Discovery should disclose facts and result in a settlement, dismissal or trial in front of an Arbitrator or Judge. At trial, the plaintiffs lawyers tries to present facts allowing the trier of fact (Judge or Arbitrator) to evaluate and rule in their favor. If the lawyer for the injured party (plaintiff) cannot convince the judge or arbitrator that his/her client is entitled to money then the case would be dismissed.

Most cases are settled because trials on

a soft tissue case are so costly. Each side presents experts which are usually doctors, who often bill $1000 per hour to prepare a med report, driving to court and waiting to testify.

Unfortunately law is not an exact science and an expert can be scheduled to appear in court at 8 am and the court may be tied up from the day before and thus everyone waits.

Sometimes this goes into the afternoon and sometimes the matter is put over to the next day or several days.

The Post Trial Stage comes after the trial. If there is no insurance or not enough insurance the lawyer must try to collect the judgement.

The judge’s ruling is just his/her decision and not an order. Now the lawyer has to try to find assets.

This usually involves hiring an investigator to find assets so that the lawyer can levy on the assets of the other party. This judgement can be renewed every 10 years if they cannot find assets initially. Unfortunately if the defendant files for bankruptcy that will wipe out the judgement and the plaintiff does not collect anything nor does the lawyer for all his work........and all the money spent on the case.

If the defendant disagrees with the verdict he can hire an appellate lawyer to file an Appeal. An appellate lawyer is different from

internet-based sales as the cost of physical locations and staffing are increasingly uncompetitive.

As stated by Peter Wallison, the former General Counsel to the U.S. Treasury, excessive government intervention ultimately leads to disruptive corrections.

For an example, we need look no further than the financial crisis of nearly a decade ago. When the government sponsored organizations like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac who buy most home loans in the United States reduced underwriting standards, lenders responded by creating mortgage types that allowed people to buy homes without the financial wherewithal to make payments. This led to massive mortgage foreclosures and the near collapse of

economies around the world.

What happens when the Central Banks of the world stop buying up debt as they have over the last decade? Interest rates will increase. What if those same Central Banks unwind their massive positions and sell those bonds back into the market?

Interest rates will increase more causing bond values to decline. Anyone trying to sell a bond prior to maturity will experience losses. Bond Mutual Funds and Exchange Traded Funds will see principal values drop by more than income increases. Higher rates will cause companies with sizable debt levels to decline in value as well.

What this all suggests is that we can expect better economic times before we can expect worse economic times. When you add the rapid pace of disruptive changes caused by technological advances, the economy is headed toward a brave new world unlike anything that we have experienced in recent history.

Haddon Libby is an Investment Advisor, Fiduciary and Managing Partner of Winslow Drake Investment Management and can be reached at 760.449.6349 or HLibby@ WinslowDrake.com. Please visit www.

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the initial lawyer. This is all done on an hourly basis and not a contingency.

It is often said if you have to try a soft tissue case you have lost because of the tremendous costs involved. In addition lawyers know that the best case can be lost and the worst case can be won. It is not just the lawyer but the luck of the draw with the jurors who may dislike one side or the other.

I once won a case that should have been lost. I asked the jurors outside what convinced them that my client deserved to win. I got answers like The other lawyers nails were dirty: his belt was old and worn: His shoes were scuffed etc. In other words nothing to do with the case............so a trial is always a potential crap shoot.

If you have any questions regarding this column or ideas for future columns please contact Dale Gribow 760-837-7500 or dale@dalegribowlaw. com.

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BRITISH OPEN RUNDOWN

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his week golf fans get to enjoy a highly competitive atmosphere at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, U.K. All the biggest names in golf will be on hand for the 146th Open Championship and the 10th at Royal Birkdale. The first-place finisher of this year’s British Open will be handed a record $1.85 million in winnings. Judging by the British Open odds, that figures to be Dustin Johnson (+800), who narrowly leads the way over other heavy hitters like Rory McIlroy (+1000) and Jordan Spieth (+1100).

As stacked as this year’s British Open looks, this still feels like a wide-open field.

Let’s first take a look at some of the other top favorites and leak into some interesting sleepers we should consider when placing bets. Here’s the main threats for first place via Bovada’s updated British Open odds: Jason Day (+1600) Sergio Garcia (+1600) Rickie Fowler (+1800) Henrik Stenson (+2000) Johnson understandably leads the way, as he’s widely regarded as the most talented golfer and enters this tourney as the #1 golfer in the world. He fell flat (92nd) at the U.S. Open, but has otherwise enjoyed a strong 2017 with two wins and 5 top-10 runs in just 10 tournaments. If he’s in top

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BY FLINT WHEELER form, he’s a real threat to storm the top of this field and at +800 we’re actually getting solid value.

Spieth has been in better form, as he has two wins under his belt and won his most recent event, the Travelers Championship.

Spieth disappointed at the U.S. Open and couldn’t finish at The Masters, but he’s remained competitive all year at a high level with six finishes inside the top 5.

Day has arguably been the most disappointing of these elite names, as he’s participated in double the events McIlroy has, yet he has zero wins and just two top 10 finishes. Day didn’t place at the Travelers Championship and finished 144th at the U.S. Open.

We have more viable contenders in Garcia and Fowler. Garcia actually won this year’s Masters and while that was his only finish inside even the top 10 in 2017, he’s been fairly competitive all year. Fowler has been one of the best golfers all season and one win under his belt with 6 top 5 finishes.

7 Sleepers That Could Win As much as we do need to pay attention to these top favorites - there is also a lot of value to consider here.

How you perceive a “sleeper” in a tourney like this is up to you, but anyone below +2000 odds could qualify in an event that is this stacked. Here’s seven of our favorites that you may want to consider

throwing some cash behind, whether it’s for their odds to win or place: Adam Scott (+2800) Justin Thomas (+3500) Phil Mickelson (+3500) Zach Johnson (+6600) Bubba Watson (+8000) Keegan Bradley (+17500) Webb Simpson (+20000) You could really pick out several other viable sleeper threats, as there is just an enormous entry list for the British Open and really anyone could end up winning. I like the value with Adam Scott at +2800 as a solid starting point, though. Scott wasn’t good in his last event (U.S. Open), but he was 10th at the St. Jude Classic and had nice finishes at the Players Championship (6th) and The Masters (9th). That doesn’t necessarily paint him as a winner for the 2017 British Open, but the ability to compete at a high level against elite competition makes him an interesting sleeper.

Thomas provides even more value at +3500, as he’s been amazing in 2017 with 3 wins and 6 runs inside the top 5. He’s crushed it at the U.S. Open (9th) and has three top 10 runs in his last six tourneys. He hasn’t even placed in his last two events, but that strong form could return for the British Open.

Mickelson is a threat seemingly in any tournament he enters, but we can’t ignore he’s remained competitive with 3 top-10 runs and has shown progress, finishing 29th, 22nd, and 9th in his last three events.

Winning this event in 2013 is also worth noting for the seasoned veteran.

It might be more about his name than anything else, but it’s going to be tough to fade Bubba Watson at +8000. The 38-year old has an unorthodox style and hasn’t won yet in 2017, but he could be showing signs of life after posting top-6 runs in two of his last five tournaments. He’s wildly unpredictable and hasn’t had a ton of success this year, but his erratic nature is precisely what make these odds so interesting.

What all this tells us more than anything is that while this field has all the elite golfing options you could ask for, it is not strictly top-heavy.

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Week of July 13

ARIES (March 21-April 19): It’s not your birthday, but I feel like you need to get presents.

The astrological omens agree with me. In fact, they suggest you should show people this horoscope to motivate them to do the right thing and shower you with practical blessings. And why exactly do you need these rewards? Here’s one reason: Now is a pivotal moment in the development of your own ability to give the unique gifts you have to give. If you receive tangible demonstrations that your contributions are appreciated, you’ll be better able to rise to the next level of your generosity.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Other astrologers and fortune-tellers may enjoy scaring the hell out of you, but not me. My job is to keep you apprised of the ways that life aims to help you, educate you, and lead you out of your suffering. The truth is, Taurus, that if you look hard enough, there are always seemingly legitimate reasons to be afraid of pretty much everything. But that’s a stupid way to live, especially since there are also always legitimate reasons to be excited about pretty much everything.

The coming weeks will be a favorable time to work on retraining yourself to make the latter approach your default tendency. I have rarely seen a better phase than now to replace chronic anxiety with shrewd hope.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): At least for the shortrange future, benign neglect can be an effective game plan for you. In other words, Gemini, allow inaction to do the job that can’t be accomplished through strenuous action. Stay put. Be patient and cagey and observant. Seek strength in silence and restraint. Let problems heal through the passage of time. Give yourself permission to watch and wait, to reserve judgment and withhold criticism. Why do I suggest this approach? Here’s a secret: Forces that are currently working in the dark and behind the scenes will generate the best possible outcome.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): “Do not be too timid and squeamish about your actions,” wrote Ralph Waldo Emerson. “All life is an experiment.” I’d love to see you make that your operative strategy in the coming weeks, Cancerian. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, now is a favorable time to overthrow your habits, rebel against your certainties, and cruise through a series of freewheeling escapades that will change your mind in a hundred different ways. Do you love life enough to ask more questions than you’ve ever asked before?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Thank you for contacting the Center for Epicurean Education. If you need advice on how to help your imagination lose its inhibitions, please press 1. If you’d like guidance on how to run wild in the woods or in the streets without losing your friends or your job, press 2. If you want to learn more about spiritual sex or sensual wisdom, press 3. If you’d like assistance in initiating a rowdy yet focused search for fresh inspiration, press 4. For information about dancing lessons or flying lessons or dancing-while-flying lessons, press 5. For advice on how to stop making so much sense, press 6.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The cereus cactus grows in the deserts of the southwestern U.S. Most of the time it’s scraggly and brittle-looking. But one night of the year, in June or July, it blooms with a fragrant, trumpet-shaped flower. By dawn the creamy white petals close and start to wither. During that brief celebration, the plant’s main pollinator, the sphinx moth, has to discover the marvelous event and come to gather the cactus flower’s pollen. I suspect this scenario has metaphorical resemblances to a task you could benefit from carrying out in the days ahead. Be alert for a sudden, spectacular, and rare eruption of beauty that you can feed from and propagate.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): If I had more room here, I would offer an inspirational Powerpoint presentation designed just for you. In the beginning, I would seize your attention with an evocative image that my marketing department had determined would give you a visceral thrill. (Like maybe a

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photoshopped image of you wearing a crown and holding a scepter.) In the next part, I would describe various wonderful and beautiful things about you. Then I’d tactfully describe an aspect of your life that’s underdeveloped and could use some work. I’d say, “I’d love for you to be more strategic in promoting your good ideas. I’d love for you to have a well-crafted master plan that will attract the contacts and resources necessary to lift your dream to the next level.”

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): I advise you against snorting cocaine, MDMA, heroin, or bath salts. But if you do, don’t lay out your lines of powder on a kitchen table or a baby’s diaper-changing counter in a public restroom. Places like those are not exactly sparkly clean, and you could end up propelling contaminants close to your brain. Please observe similar care with any other activity that involves altering your consciousness or changing the way you see the world. Do it in a nurturing location that ensures healthy results. P.S. The coming weeks will be a great time to expand your mind if you do it in all-natural ways such as through conversations with interesting people, travel to places that excite your awe, and encounters with provocative teachings.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In late 1811 and early 1812, parts of the mighty Mississippi River flowed backwards several times. Earthquakes were the cause. Now, more than two centuries later, you Sagittarians have a chance -- maybe even a mandate -- to accomplish a more modest rendition of what nature did way back then. Do you dare to shift the course of a great, flowing, vital force? I think you should at least consider it. In my opinion, that great, flowing, vital force could benefit from an adjustment that you have the wisdom and luck to understand and accomplish.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You’re entering into the Uncanny Zone, Capricorn. During your brief journey through this alternate reality, the wind and the dew will be your teachers. Animals will provide special favors. You may experience true fantasies, like being able to sense people’s thoughts and hear the sound of leaves converting sunlight into nourishment. It’s possible you’ll feel the moon tugging at the waters of your body and glimpse visions of the best possible future. Will any of this be of practical use? Yes! More than you can imagine.

And not in ways you can imagine yet.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): This is one of those rare grace periods when you can slip into a smooth groove without worrying that it will degenerate into a repetitive rut. You’ll feel natural and comfortable as you attend to your duties, not blank or numb. You’ll be entertained and educated by exacting details, not bored by them. I conclude, therefore, that this will be an excellent time to lay the gritty foundation for expansive and productive adventures later this year.

If you’ve been hoping to get an advantage over your competitors and diminish the negative influences of people who don’t empathize with you, now is the time.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “There is a direct correlation between playfulness and intelligence, since the most intelligent animals engage in the greatest amount of playful activities.” So reports the National Geographic. “The reason is simple: Intelligence is the capacity for learning, and to play is to learn.” I suggest you make these thoughts the centerpiece of your life in the coming weeks. You’re in a phase when you have an enhanced capacity to master new tricks. That’s fortunate, because you’re also in a phase when it’s especially crucial for you to learn new tricks. The best way to ensure it all unfolds with maximum grace is to play as much as possible.

Homework: Do you let your imagination indulge in fantasies that are wasteful, damaging, or dumb? Stop it! Testify at Freewillastrology.com.

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

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MIND,BODY & SPIRIT

BY BRONWYN ISON

YOGA & INDEPENDENCE

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oga is an independent practice that allows us to connect our mind and body. The practice is also a celebration of freedom in our hearts and souls. For some, the practice of yoga is liberating, freeing us from challenges and teaching us how to handle certain situations in our lives.

Yoga is that of union with self and with others. Over time, those of us who practice consistently, an adoption of other positive habits develop. The practice can teach and challenge us to be in the present moment.

Paying attention to the present moment is an art form that is more difficult to achieve than most may perceive. Once you recognize this sweet spot, this in itself is liberating.

As you continue to practice you will notice a more positive you. You are more independent in your thoughts, actions, and negativity that may have once surrounded you begins to dissipate. Again, liberating, freeing yourself with what may have held you hostage.

A confidence arises within. No matter your age, body type, or if you are flexible

or not isn’t a factor. We are quick to be our worst judge and critic. Yoga will teach you to love yourself and be more willing to be forgiving of others. So often we obsess over what we are not or what we wish we were. Reflect on when you first started practicing yoga. You may have witnessed a pose and thought you could never achieve such strength or grace. Now, months or years into your practice you are doing what you once thought was unobtainable. As a teacher, I have seen student’s blossom in their practice. It may have nothing to do with striking the perfect pose but rather that of achieving greater confidence, an improved attitude, weight loss, change in diet, or that of a more independent thinker.

Practice gratitude for your independence, liberties, talents and abilities. Nourish your temple with healthy foods, remain hydrated, and get plenty of sleep. Be careful not to lose sight of the beautiful gift of independence we have been granted.

Our freedom is a gift. Yoga is a gift.

Celebrate your overall independence.

Bronwyn Ison is the owner of Evolve Yoga. e-volveyoga.com 760.564.YOGA

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CHILL OUT THIS SUMMER

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he high temperatures are here and with that comes serious side effects.

It’s that time of year again to talk about heat related injuries.

Second Degree Burns This type of burn causes significant skin damage and forms blisters. I have treated several cases of second degree burns to the feet in my practice. This injury commonly occurs when a person is walking barefoot outside on the grass and then will walk onto the hot pavement. Another common scenario is when a person is barefoot in the house and just “stepped out to get the mail”. Hot asphalt or pavement can reach temperatures of up to 140 degrees and can instantly burn the skin in just a few seconds. Severe burns of the skin require medical attention, so do not take any chances and protect your feet! Wear shoes, slippers, flip flops, etc….

I have also seen contact burns on the hands from car door handles and outside door handles on a store. You have to constantly be aware that our desert sun during the summer not only raises the outside temperature but also heats many outdoor surfaces we commonly come in contact with.

I usually recommend carrying a small towel or handkerchief with you to open metal door handles, or else use a piece of your clothing.

Hydration I have mentioned the importance of adequate hydration in previous articles.

Poor fluid intake, especially in the summer heat, increases one’s chance of dehydration.

A person can be dehydrated without feeling thirsty, so it is important to drink water throughout the day and especially if outdoors.

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

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

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

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

Heat Stroke is the most severe form of heat illness. It has the symptoms of heat cramps and heat exhaustion but includes neurological signs and symptoms of confusion or agitation and possibly seizures or coma.

The skin in heat stroke is warm and dry. Heat stroke is a life threatening emergency and requires immediate medical attention.

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

LIFE & CAREER COACH

BY SUNNY SIMON

EXTRA EFFORT MAKES A DIFFERENCE

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rom the comfort of my living room, I watched the LA Angels play the Minnesota Twins. To say it was wicked hot in Target Field that day was no exaggeration. Spectators fanned themselves, sucked on snow cones and downed ice cold beer and lemonade to ward off the oppressive heat.

During the game the camera zoomed in on a hot dog vendor. I watched in amazement as he patiently created curly mustard art over the tubed meat. Okay, sounds like a small thing, I know, but if I were standing in the blazing sun while schlepping around a heavy metal case loaded with hot dogs, buns, mustard and relish, I’m pretty sure I would have quickly smeared the yellow condiment and moved on to my next customer. Not this guy. He presented the fan with the perfect hot dog and a great customer experience.

Thinking about the hot dog guy reminded me of my first job in human resources. It was beyond boring. I knew I was destined for a career in HR but the starting point offered no challenge. I dreaded going to work each day until I stumbled across these two sentences, “The way you do one thing, is how you do everything. Be aware.” Reading those lines rocked my small corporate world. You see,

if the job was mind-numbing it was my own doing.

The work was easy, and I needed to create a challenge. Conducting a serious meeting with myself in the drab cubicle where I spent most of the working day, I decided to make some changes. I began by hanging motivational posters to keep me inspired. Then I set a schedule to complete my workload in five hours and spend the remainder of my day assisting others, creating projects that added value to the department and if time remained working on my own personal development.

By the end of the week the tide had turned.

Now I was the first person in the office and often the last one out the door at night.

Turning an entry level job into a position with substance and challenge launched my career.

Bottom line, when you are given something to do, embrace it! Whether it’s using mustard as a creative art form to delight the customer or entering employee information into a database, give it your all, put your unique spin on it. Being aware of” how you do one thing,” will help you make a difference.

Sunny Simon is the owner of Raise the Bar High Life and Career Coaching and the author of the blog www.lifeonthesunnyside.net

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