Coachella Valley Weekly - November 18 to November 24, 2021 Vol. 10 No. 36

coachellavalleyweekly.com • November 18 to November 24, 2021 Vol.10 No.36

GPS Shopping Pass

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Rival Sons

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ZZ Top

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STÖNER

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The Desert Crows

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BY CRYSTAL HARRELL Coachella Valley Weekly (760) 501-6228

publisher@coachellavalleyweekly.com coachellavalleyweekly.com facebook.com/cvweekly twitter.com/cvweekly1 Publisher & Editor Tracy Dietlin Art Director Robert Chance Sales Team Kirby, Raymond Bill Club Crawler Nightlife Editor Phil Lacombe Head Music Writer Esther Sanchez Head Feature Writer Crystal Harrell Feature Writers Lisa Morgan, Rich Henrich, Heidi Simmons, Noe Gutierrez, Tricia Witkower Writers/Contributors: Robin Simmons, Rick Riozza, Eleni P. Austin, Craig Michaels, Janet McAfee, Bronwyn Ison, Haddon Libby, Sam DiGiovanna, Dale Gribow, Denise Ortuno Neil, Rob Brezny, Dr. Peter Kadile, Dee Jae Cox, Angela Romeo, Aaron Ramson, Lynne Tucker, Aimee Mosco, Michelle Anne Rizzio, Ruth Hill, Madeline Zuckerman Photographers Robert Chance, Laura Hunt Little, Chris Miller, Esther Sanchez Videographer Kurt Schawacker Website Editor Bobby Taffolla Distribution Phil Lacombe, William Westley

CONTENTS

9th Annual Props & Hops ....................... 3-4 Travel Tips 4 U ............................................. 4 GPS Shopping Pass...................................... 4 Breaking The 4th Wall - Bakersfield Mist.... 5 Breaking The 4th Wall - This Side of Crazy.. 5 Consider This - Margo Cilker ...................... 6 Rival Sons Live ............................................. 7 ZZ Top at Agua Caliente .............................. 8 Pet Place ............................................... 10-11 Club Crawler Nightlife .............................. 12 STÖNER at Blak Box Theater .................... 12 The Desert Crows....................................... 13 The Vino Voice ........................................... 14

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he 9th annual Props & Hops Beer Festival will take place on November 20, returning to the Palm Springs Air Museum and sponsored by 29 Brews. This trademark event will last from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., taking place on the tarmac and in the 20,000 square-foot General Kenneth Miles Korea and Vietnam Hangar.

A variety of breweries will be featured at this year’s event, all bringing at least two different types of beer to taste. Additional beer tasting tickets will be sold for cash on site at the Props & Hops.

The breweries that will be attending the Props & Hops event are 29 Brews, 5174 Craft Beer, Abnormal, Babe’s Brewery, Ballast Point, Barrelworks, Big Bear Lake Brewing, Calidad Beer, Coachella Valley Brewing Company, Coachella Valley Homebrewer’s Club, Drake’s Brewing, Firestone Walker, Golden Road Brewing, Good Day Brew, Hangar 24, Helix Brewing, Hops & Spokes Brewing, Inland Empire Brewers, La Quinta Brewing, Speakeasy Lagers and Ales, Thorn Brewing, plus many more.

Live entertainment by DJ Alex Harrington and Desert Sol will be provided as visitors enjoy Props & Hops. In ‘N Out Burger, Fries Galore, Nick’s Pizza, and Cone Zone Grill’s Brats and Burgers are also confirmed food

vendors.

“What makes Props & Hops really special is that the Palm Springs Air Museum is home to many historic aircrafts and guests can enjoy craft beer while in the presence of these planes. That is not a common attraction. We also offer flights where guests can enjoy rare beers in a comfortable DC-3 Airliner. Other craft beer festivals don’t offer that,” stated media and public relations contact of the Palm Springs Air Museum, Ann Greer.

All attendees must have valid proof of age and must be over 21 years of age to attend Props & Hops. Tickets to the Props & Hops Craft Beer Festival include entrance to the beer tasting areas only. Separate admission is required for the rest of the Palm Springs Air Museum. It is encouraged that guests wear masks indoors at the Air Museum.

In the spirit of aviation, there will be Flight Exhibitions and Warbird Rides for Sale at this year’s Props & Hops event. Aircraft flying and selling rides include the P-51 Mustang that competed in the Reno Air Races and has Tuskegee Airmen colors, which is the fastest of the propeller fighters that seats one passenger at a time. The C-47 Skytrain cargo plane will also be available for rides, taking four to five passengers per flight.

Other aircrafts include the T-28 Trojan—a

strong, fast, capable trainer that seats one passenger at a time; the PT-17 Stearman— an iconic open cockpit bi-wing trainer that carries one passenger at a time; and a special flight with Rare Beer Tasting on a DC-3 Airliner. This flight enables several passengers at a time to taste rare beers while flying over the Coachella Valley.

“The atmosphere is definitely a highlight of the Props & Hops Craft Beer Festival. I hope people actually take the time to visit the different tables to find out more about the craft beers because there is so much variety. That way, they will know more information about specific beers before they go to the tasting,” suggested Greer.

Each warbird flight booked in advance includes general admission to the Craft Beer Festival. Rides on the C-47 and Rare Beer Tasting Flights may be purchased via the Ticket Button on the Props and Hops website, PSPropsHops. com. Flights on the P-51, T-28, and the PT17 Stearman may be purchased in advance through the Palm Springs Air Museum website, PSAirMuseum.org/WarbirdRides.

VIP ticket early entrance takes place at noon hour with rare beer pairings and appetizers supplied by Babe’s Brewery.

VIP ticket holders enter through their own special door and receive a specialty stein and 12 tasting tickets instead of eight. Early entrance is from noon until 1 p.m., when doors open to the general public.

A General Admission ticket includes eight 4-ounce tastings and event glassware while supplies last. Advance tickets go on sale for 40 dollars and 50 dollars at the door. For more information on Props & Hops or to purchase tickets, visit PSPropsHops.com.

Pampered Palate - Cuistot ........................ 15 Screeners ................................................... 16 Safety Tips .................................................. 17 Cyber Corner .............................................. 17 Haddon Libby ............................................ 20 Send Me A Trainer ..................................... 20 Swag For The Soul ..................................... 21 Free Will Astrology ................................... 21 Haddon Libby ............................................ 22 Dale Gribow ............................................... 22

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CARRIZO CANYON ECOLOGICAL RESERVE

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opography is steep within the approximately 1,000-acre Carrizo Canyon Ecological Reserve. The dominant vegetation is creosote bush scrub.

Large mammals using the area include bighorn sheep, mule deer, coyote, bobcat, and gray fox. Common bird species include the golden eagle, Gambel's quail, mourning dove, and black-throated sparrow.

The property was purchased to preserve a historic water supply for peninsular bighorn sheep in Carrizo Canyon, and to maintain

and improve habitat for this species. It was designated as an ecological reserve by the Fish and Game Commission in 1978. The property is undeveloped and has been used primarily for hiking and wildlife viewing.

For more information, call the Inland Deserts Region Bishop office at (760) 8721171 or visit wildlife.ca.gov/Lands/Places-toVisit/Carrizo-Canyon-ER Think Hiking and Experience one of the Many Wonderful Trails in the Coachella Valley!

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hoppers can support local Greater Palm Springs businesses this holiday season by using the digital Love Local Shopping Pass available at www. shoppingpassgps.com. This FREE mobile pass makes it easy to find local stores and features special offers and discounts throughout the season so consumers can save while showing independently owned and communitytreasured businesses and brands some love.

Each time a shopper uses the pass to redeem a discount or check in to a participating retailer, he or she will be entered to win a $500 grand prize: a $100 gift certificate at five favorite Greater Palm Springs shops. The grand prize will be drawn on January 2, 2022. And in the spirit of giving, Visit Greater Palm Springs will match each check-in with a $1 donation to local nonprofit FIND Food Bank.

“Now more than ever is the time to shop local businesses for many reasons,” states

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Davis Meyer, Director of Partnership at Visit Greater Palm Springs. “Businesses are still recovering from pandemic closures and will benefit from community support. When you make a purchase at a local shop, there’s no shipping hold up. And, when you use the app, you give back to FIND Food Bank, an important community organization.”

From vintage treasures and modern home décor to tasty treats and organic skincare, you'll find something for everyone on your list. Here’s a highlight of current offers available on the Love Local Shopping Pass: • Check in at Destination PSP on the Shopping Pass App and receive an exclusive Destination PSP retro modern coffee mug with any purchase. (a $14 value) • Visit any of Brandini Toffee’s three locations (Rancho Mirage, Palm Springs and Cabazon) and receive a free Brandini Ice Cream Bar with your Toffee or Popcorn purchase.

LOCAL BUSINESS • Check in and save 30% off Parke & Ronen Menswear at Mitchell’s.

• Receive a free Rancho Relaxo Tote when you check-in and purchase $50 or more at Rancho Relaxo.

• Check in at Wabi Sabi Japanese Living and receive 10% off regular priced items.

• Passholders receive one (1) complimentary Organic Hand Purifying Spray with a purchase of $40.00 or more at The Body Deli.

• Show the Shopping Pass APP and receive 10% off your purchase at Su & Seth’s Sweets and More on El Paseo.

• Check in at Elder Love Thrift Store and receive 25% off your purchase.

How does the Love Local Shopping Pass work?

1. Go to ShoppingPassGPS.com to register for your mobile passport that will provide you with exclusive offers from participating stores to redeem during your visit.

2. Once you register, your passport will be instantly delivered to your phone via text and email. There’s no app to download. Your pass can be saved to your phone’s home screen for easy access.

3. When you visit a participating store, present your phone to a staff member to redeem available offers. To check in, simply click “Check In” when you arrive at the store.

A check in or redeeming an offer qualifies you to be entered for the grand prize.

Find check-in locations and more great offers on the Love Local Shopping Pass website at www.shoppingpassgps.com.

Curious about the stories behind some local entrepreneurs? Check out the video blogs that highlight several Greater Palm Springs locals at visitgreaterpalmsprings.com/lovelocal.

With the Visit Greater Palm Springs Love Local Shopping Pass, you can get your holiday shopping done, save money and give back at the same time. It’s a win all around.

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‘Two-hander,’ is a term used when referring to a play (or film) that involves only two characters and they are usually of equal importance in moving the storyline along. They argue opposing points of view and the audience is allowed a more intimate glimpse of the character process, as each struggle to prevail. It’s like watching two cars approach a head on collision and being unable to blink for fear of missing the final crash.

“Bakersfield Mist,” a one act drama by L.A. based Playwright, Stephen Sachs, is based on a true story. Bakersfield Mist, is currently in production at the Coachella Valley Repertory and it’s a Two-hander that pulls the curtain back on a fifty-something year old unemployed bartender, (Maude Gutman,) living in a trailer park, who is convinced she’s found one of Jackson Pollock’s lost Masterpieces at a thrift store. Maude, is smart, inebriated and looking for something significant to validate her life.

Beautifully performed by the very down to earth and authentic Stephanie Erb, Maude is an unrefined, headstrong, woman who invites art expert Lionel Percy, (Arthur Hacket,) to authenticate the painting.

Percy, is a former director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, who has been asked by an international foundation to either verify the painting or declare it a fake. Hacket, is wonderful, very likable and sympathetic in his role as Percy, a man with high standards and obviously low regard for someone like Maude.

From the start he has little faith in the odds that she would find a Masterpiece in a thrift shop.

Does that judgement skew his perspective on validating Maude’s find? Erb and Hacket have palpable chemistry and I almost felt like a peeping tom sneaking a look through the dirty windows of Maude’s trailer.

Bakersfield Mist, is like watching a ballet on cracking ice, a Pas-de-deux between a broken ballerina and her principal dancing partner. Being from opposite ends of the socioeconomic spectrum, they see the world through very different lenses and that is obviously what makes them so fascinating to watch.

Both characters are shattered and flawed, yet Erb and Hacket give a flawless performance, allowing their individual character defects to seep through the cracks in all of their ugly glory.

Stephen Sacks, is a well- known and highly respected theatre professional. He is the Co-Founder of the Mega Award-winning Fountain Theatre, in Los Angeles and his theatrical contributions are immeasurable.

He has written an engaging and exciting Twohander script. Though alcohol is often the secret sauce when it comes to bearing one’s soul, it was a bit of a stretch to imagine the intimate biographical stories they shared with one another. Maude, unfortunately got the short end of the stick when it comes to dimension. As sometimes stereotypically happens with female characters, her world view is only conveyed through the eyes of her role as a mother and wife, unlike Lionel, whose beautifully crafted monologue showcases his dreams and his disappointments, Maude is limited to conveying her life experiences, as they relate to an Ex-husband and son. I would

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The show is being directed by one of the desert’s leading men, (actor/director) Richard Marlow. When asked how he came to direct this piece, Marlow stated, “I was asked to read it last summer and immediately fell in love with it.

There was humor, warmth and deep emotions, all arising from real human experiences. And the fact that it is a vehicle for four women of a certain age, we’ll that was a bonus. I knew from the start who my dream cast would be and I got them!” Marlow indicated that the script makes him laugh, cry and deeply uncomfortable.

Sometimes all at once.

The four actresses lending their talent to this show are the award winning and highly sought-after Yo Younger as Rachel, Melanie Blue as Bethany, Denise Strand as Abigail and Deborah Harmon as Ditty.

Younger, a seven-time Desert Theatre League Award Winner, has appeared on most stages across the desert. She had previously appeared in the role of ‘Latrelle’ in Shore’s classic play, “Sordid Lives,” and was very familiar with his work. She stated that, “I love the script because it has equal parts of great humor and warm touching dramatic moments.” Younger conveyed that the Covid lockdown helped her to learn about what was really important in her life and made her realize how much she missed the stage.

Blue, moved to the desert five years ago after doing extensive work in Los Angeles and Chicago. She quickly made herself at home on the desert stage and has since won two Desert Theatre League Awards. Though not previously familiar with the script, after reading it revealed that, “the subject matter hit very close

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like to have discovered how she ended up with all of her hopes pinned on a $3.00 painting, as much as learning about Lionel’s aspirations in the art world.

Ron Celona, directs this piece with all of the skill and artistry that we have come to expect from CV Rep. With only two characters on a very large stage, he masterfully balances the staging of two people who are simultaneously trying to find common ground and get away from each other within the confines of a house trailer. He choreographs the avoidance dance beautifully.

Jimmy Cuomo’s, set design is a character unto itself. Maude’s house trailer is cramped, a bit trashy and definitely reflects the interior design of a woman who collects her furnishings from thrift stores and yard sales. Cuomo, is just brilliant in his ability to create sets that do not detract from the script, yet instead enhance the overall essence of what the story is about.

Cricket Myers sound design and Moira Wilkie Whitaker’s Lighting, bring a nuanced realism to

BY DEE JAE COX “My expectations of my girls, my children, my daughters, have just been stomped and splattered like an armadillo on a country road.” Ditty Blaylock, This Side of Crazy. o one knows how to turn a country phrase into pure gold, like playwright Del Shores.

Shores tells stories about southern families who have enough baggage to sink a houseboat and his newest play, “This Side of Crazy,” is sure not to disappoint.

Known as a collaborative art, theatre brings together the talents of the playwright, the director, the actors, all telling a story that is the culmination of multiple imaginations. When a truly entertaining and well written script is taken under the guidance of a skilled director, performed by gifted actors and produced under the auspice of an experienced, top tier theatre company, you have what is known in the business as pure, theatrical magic. Such is the case with Palm Canyon Theatre’s upcoming production of Award-winning Playwright Del Shores’ new, and sure to be a hit, play, “This Side of Crazy.”

Shores’, whose mega hits, “Sordid Lives,”, The Trials and Tribulations of a Trailer Trash Housewife, “Southern Baptist Sissies,” made him a household name, has now done it again with “This Side of Crazy.” Inspired by Gospel songwriter, Dottie Rambo, This Side of Crazy, tells the story of Ditty Blaylock, the most prolific singer in gospel music history, who is being honored by Gospel Music Network.

But there is one glitch, Ditty, has promised a reunion of The Blaylock Sisters, her three adult daughters who were once “Little Superstars for Jesus,” but have now been estranged for 25

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this production.

CV Rep’s seasonal theme is “Hopes, Dreams and Expectations.” The last show that I saw before the Covid shutdown was “City of Conversation,” at CV Rep. Sitting back in the audience of this gorgeous theatre made me feel as if I had finally come through the other side of the pandemic with a renewed sense of hopes and dreams.

Go see “Bakersfield Mist.” It’s running November 9th – 21st at Coachella Valley Repertory, 68510 E. Palm Canyon Dr, Cathedral City.

Theatre is back!

For Information on upcoming shows: call 760-296-2966, or visit www.cvrep.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 losangeleswomenstheatreproject.org And Co-Creator of the Palm Springs Theatre Go-To Guide, palmspringstheatre.com

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to home-almost too close. I am the youngest of three sisters with challenging relationships whose larger-than-life mother wanted nothing more than to unite us in love before her death in 2018. So, this has been a golden opportunity for me as an actress to explore and express my own personal experiences through this story.”

She went on to say that, “This script is a dream: four diverse, deep, richly drawn, and fascinating women of ‘a certain age’- chock full of comedy, tragedy, conflict and Jesus!”

Strand, is also a multiple Desert Theatre League Awards Recipient. Though not previously familiar with this script, she was excited to be a part of it. She has the distinction of having performed in every production of a Del Shores play that has been produced by The Palm Canyon Theatre in the Past 15 years.

Harmon, started her career at the famed Second City in Chicago. She has starred in the TV series Just the Ten of Us, The Ted Knight Show, and The Paper Chase. She has also appeared

in films with Kurt Russel and Tom Hanks. She has directed and performed in multiple desert theatre shows and is a recipient of Desert Theatre League awards for both acting and directing.

This Side of Crazy, will run one weekend only, November 18-21 at Palm Canyon Theatre 538 N. Palm Canyon Drive. Playwright Del Shores will introduce the show and will participate in audience Q&A after the show on Opening Night. For ticket information please visit www.palmcanyontheatre.org.

If you are looking for a fun night out (and who isn’t?) don’t miss this theatrical piece of gold.

Dee Jae Cox, is a playwright, director and producer. She is the Cofounder and Artistic Director of The Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Project losangeleswomenstheatreproject.org And Co-Creator of the Palm Springs Theatre Go-To Guide, palmspringstheatre.com

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“Fortune favors the bold and the far away from home” hat’s Margo Cilker sharing a conversational gambit off the opening track of her full-length debut, Pohorylle. Her first long-player (following three EPs), is named for German- Jewish photographer, Greta Pohorylle. Known professionally as Gerda Taro, she is considered one of the first female photo-journalists, and the first to die, covering the frontline of the Spanish Civil War. There’s an ache and a world-weariness in Margo Cilker’s voice that belies her tender years. The 28 year-old was born in California, grew up in the Bay Area and spent time in Spain’s Basque Country and South Carolina. Her nomadic upbringing helped shape her songs.

Music is in her blood, starting with her maternal Grandmother, Esther, who was her earliest inspiration. During her youth, Esther and her sisters formed a vocal group, The Smith Sisters. The music Margo heard in church also made a vivid impression. She soaked up quite a bit of Alternative Rock, later experiencing a musical epiphany after attending a Kate Wolf Music Festival. It was then that she realized harnessing all those disparate influences would enable her to create her own style.

After ditching piano lessons as a kid, she began taking guitar around age 12. She had a supportive teacher who encouraged her to form a band almost as soon as she learned to play. That’s when she began writing her own songs. She made her bones playing in Garage bands in high school. By college she became a regular at Coffeehouses and Open Mic Nights.

In 2015, she hooked up with a band of U.K. based musicians and they invited her to join the band for their British tour. It was then that she began to understand the mechanics of fronting a band, putting together a cohesive setlist and connecting with an audience.

Returning to Oregon as a solo act, Margo released a couple of well-received EPs and hooked up with Portland-based Fluff & Gravy Records and hunkered down in the studio to make her recently released, full-length debut.

“That River” kicks the record into gear as plaintive piano notes connect with roiling bass lines and a chunky beat. The mise en scene is set inside a moving car, Margo provides a running commentary as she whizzes past Oregon landmarks; “That river, in the winter, it could fuck me up, crack my ribs, bust my lip, it could do enough.” Halfway through, dissonant harmonies are enveloped by keening violin.

The narrative meanders through Minam and the Jordan Valley, before winding up at the old Basque hotel. Violin and piano enact a stark pas de deux on the break, mirroring the lyrics’ equivocation.

A couple of cuts, “Broken Arm In Oregon” and “Brother, Taxman, Preacher” feel deeply personal. Musically, the former is shimmery and expansive, blending percolating piano, winsome guitars, sturdy bass, whistle-y keys and a propulsive rhythm. The opening couplet cryptically recalls tougher times with a few neatly turned phrases; “Well, this season it reminds me of being down and out in Carolina, I drove back to California and took my time/Had a friend he rode beside me and when we made camp he would sing to me, it seems like such an inconsequential thing.” The lovely melody and irresistible combo-platter of shivery violin, stately piano and sweeping guitars on the break lull the listener into a false sense of security before the final, heartbreaking verse unfurls; “Heard a woman go on record, sayin’

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there’s one night that wrecked her, when a young man closed his hand across her mouth/ Now every room she sleeps in, she’s gotta map out her escape plan, imagine all those hours devoted to bigger things.”

The latter is built around descending guitar riffs, Honky-Tonk piano, slithery bass lines and wily keys, all tethered to a clip-clop gait.

Sly lyrics find Margo kinda-sorta coveting things she cannot have, wishing for her brother’s charming social skills, and a taxman’s misanthropic avarice. But she saves her vitriol for a sanctimonious man of the cloth; “I wish I was a preacher, I could tell you who to love, I could tell you who to vote for, who to pity and who to fuck, I wish I was a preacher, I’d know what it means to know everything.” On the break, spiky guitars coil around comely piano notes, dirtying up the pretty, neatly underscoring her withering critique.

The best tracks here quietly unpack a plethora of conflicting emotions that feel heartfelt and true. Flood Plain” limns a high lonesome ache that can’t be faked. On the first verse, it’s just Margo and some burnished acoustic guitar. Her manner seems jaded and resigned as she bids farewell to a lover.

But the façade quickly slips away, as steels herself; “….I’m sorry I hold you tighter than I ever held myself.” Swaying into the chorus, guitars are augmented by searing pedal steel, poignant piano, slivery strings and bare bones percussion as she issues this hangdog ultimatum; “If you’re stayin’ stay, if you’re goin’ go, just remember that I am home, if you’re drivin’ drive, gotta ramble, ram, don’t forget you always come home.”

On “Barbed Wire (Belly Crawl)” she insists on coloring inside and outside the lines. A slipstitch rhythm partners with angular guitar, plinky piano, woozy strings, rock-ribbed bass and willowy pedal steel. All in a halting, ¾ time.

The opening couplet reflects on a childhood experience that set her on her path; “There’s a barbed wire fence way down in the canyon, are we inside or outside the line? You step over it, I go through it, and the kid belly crawls cause they’re five.” Her urgency is slightly obscured by the lissome arrangement and gossamer instrumentation. Yet, by the final verse her yearning is palpable; “If you knew what it was like to be on both sides of me, I’m going farther this time, I’m going farther this time, if you knew what it was like to have both hands tied, I’m going farther this time, I’m going farther this time.”

Finally, the album’s tour de force is “Tehachapi.” The opening guitar chords on this shapeshifter slightly shadow Janis Joplin’s epochal take on Kris Kristofferson’s “Me And Bobby McGhee,” before locking into a highsteppin’ Honky-Tonk groove. Fluttery piano connects nimble guitars and sinewy bass to an oompah-pah horn section. Margo mourns the sudden departure of wayward companion; “Wasn’t much of a warning, he disappeared one morning, put his mattress up on the back of a pickup truck, I’d been workin,’ my shoulders were hurtin,’ I was learning how to turn my muscles into somethin’.” As the arrangement ebbs and flows the song slips into a Big Easyfied Second-Line groove on the break. Here, Margo slyly pays homage to late Little Feat front-man Lowell George, as lyrics sideswipe his trucker’s lament, “Willin.” Recalibrating the rhyme, she excises the weed, whites and wine, and insists “Told you I was willin’ but you heard strugglin,’ tell me how does a girl like yours end up so desperate? It’s these Little Feats that keep me goin,’ and the day that I

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quit tryin,’ that’s the day that my heart stops growin.’”

Other interesting songs include the lachrymose, tears-in-my-beer growing pains of “Chester’s” and “Kevin Johnson,” Big Pink-y flavored character study. The record closes with the restless farewell of “Wine In The World.” The melancholy melody is powered by descending piano chords, jangly guitars, ethereal keys, sturdy bass and a slow, shufflerhythm. Wry and reflective, lyrics take some emotional inventory; “I’ve had my share of adventures, and I’ve been no stranger to fun, rooms full of music and laughter, and we all look all the same-every one.” Still, she holds her cards close to her chest, deflecting and dissembling; “I’m a woman drinks deeply, it’s my rosy coping mechanism, and it keeps my heart safe.” As gauzy pedal steel wraps around churchy piano notes, the final verse reflects

on the peripatetic existence of a working musician; “A funny thing happened last time I was out traveling, nobody’s lives stood still, my grandfather tended to his bees and his garden, and we lost him on the first of the year/I’m a woman split between places, and I’m bound to lose loved ones on both sides, it’s just my life-I can relate, create, participate, I just wish I had more time…I wish I had all of the time in the world.” It’s the age-old conundrum of compromise, there are no easy answers. It’s a poignant end to a great album.

This is a solo record in name only. Margo and producer Sera Cahoone (a talented singer-songwriter in her own right), recruited a sharp combination of pickers and players.

Margo’s sister, Sarah provided backing vocals, bassist Rebecca Young (Lindsey Fuller, Jesse Sykes) handles the bass duties, Jason Kardong (Son Volt) added pedal steel, Miranda Peart (Joanna Newsom) tackled violin and viola, Decemberists’ secret weapon Jenny ConleeDrizos handled piano, organ, mellotron and accordion. Kelly Pratt (Beirut) played all the horn parts and John Morgan Askew engineered the record and pitched in on baritone and electric guitars.

“Pohorylle” echoes legendary antecedents like Neko Case, Patty Griffin and Gillian Welch.

But Margo has crafted a thrilling sound that’s all her own. Her music is suffused with grit, grace and gravitas.

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ival Sons recently played two soldout shows at The Wiltern in Los Angeles and The House Of Blues in Anaheim, respectively. The Long Beach fourpiece, augmented by beardy tour-mate Todd Ogren Brooks on keys, were finishing up a seven-week tour commemorating the 10year anniversary of their landmark record, Pressure And Time It was that album that blew open the doors for guitarist Scott Holiday, drummer Michael Miley, original bassist Robin Everhart and front-man extraordinaire, Jay Buchanan.

Classic Rockers from AC/DC and Judas Priest to Alice Cooper and Kiss recognized them as kindred spirits, recruiting them as their opening act. Even legendary Led Zep guitarist Jimmy Page name-checked the Sons as his favorite band.

In the last decade Rival Sons have released four stellar records. They’ve been feted in the pages of Classic Rock magazine and Rolling Stone. Although Robin amicably left the band in 2013, the guys recruited their compadre Dave Beste to anchor the low-end. They have supported giants like Black Sabbath, Guns N’ Roses and the Rolling Stones. They even received two Grammy nominations for their 2019 opus, Feral Roots At both shows the Sons played the crisp and concise Pressure album front-to-back, opening with the the raucously salacious auto-erotica of “All Over The Road” to the poignant and plangent closer, “Face Of Light” In between they were firing on all cylinders.

Jay completely channeled Eric Burdon on a particularly muscular version of “Young Love.” Meanwhile, “Gypsy Heart” found Scott unleashing a series of guitar salvos that detonated like smart bombs, while Jay portrayed a carnal conquistador with a serious case of wanderlust. The title track, their original calling card from a decade ago, momentarily shined the spotlight on Miley’s protean time-keeping and featured some spontaneous call-and-response from the audience.

Longtime fans were delighted by smoking renditions of “Only One” and “White Noise,” neither of which received much live traction when the album was originally released. The former, a Bluesy love ballad, relies on some sweet, celestial keys. Back in the day, the fourpiece couldn’t replicate that ambrosial sound.

Luckily, Todd joined their ranks in 2014.

The latter is a skronky Garage Rocker that presciently railed against a burgeoning technology that conspired to steal our souls; “There’s a message coming to me on my TV screen every time I try to turn it off, it tells me I’m inferior and incomplete and I’m a fool for being satisfied with what I got….There are natives living in the jungle, running wild and naked through the trees, there are satellites above tracking every move to calculate how to sell them what they never need.”

Although the title track and “Face Of Light” have received the most attention over the years, It’s the album’s deep cuts that continue to resonate, painting vivid portraits of an

ambitious and hungry young band. Lean and unfussy in more ways than one, “Get Mine” cleverly chronicles the struggles of a starving artist in just a few deftly turned phrases; “I’m done wasting my time, I’m tired of picking off the fleas, I’ve got a coffee can full of liquor store change that I’ve been counting on my knees/Get off the floor, look in the mirror, keep looking that good, some girl’s gonna buy your dinner, got so much money I know I owe, go downstairs and my car is getting towed.”

Live, Scott’s stinging guitar partnered with Dave’s fluid bass lines, Todd’s icy keys and Miley’s walloping beat.

The locomotive rush of “Save Me” was powered by Scott’s strafing riffs, Dave’s kinetic throb, and Miley’s pile-driving kick.

Jay’s acrobatic yowl limns the laser-focused existence of the artist trying to make his way; “I climbed the mountain and killed I the beast just because they said it couldn’t be done, come home to an empty house got nothin’ eat and I’m still on the run.” On the break, the song briefly turned supersonic as Scott executed a patented Fuzz-crusted solo.

Jay’s untethered howl ushered the song to a conclusion.

Sandwiched between those two powerhouse cuts is fan-favorite, “Burn Down Los Angeles.” As Miley laid down a triple-time tattoo, Dave fell in line with some rumblein-the-jungle bass and Scott kicked into the stratosphere, alternating crisp, ricochet riffs with some dirty bottleneck action. Once again Jay wears his angst on his sleeve as he navigates the treacherous landscape of the L.A. music scene; “I come for revenge for my broken dreams, I didn’t come to wait tables or park limousines, I come to get up from my hands and my knees, I come to steal the honey from the killer bees.”

Once they sprinted through the Pressure And Time material, the Sons cherry-picked songs from Feral Roots, as well as 2014’s Great Western Valkyrie and 2012’s Head Down. As their latest and newest effort, Feral received the most bandwidth, beginning with the monster riff-age of “Too Bad,” the hypnotic and expanded wah-wah of the title track and the bludgeoning crunch of “Do Your Worst.” Great Western Valkyrie was wellrepresented by the thundering Soul salvation of “Open My Eyes” and the sizzling voltage of “Electric Man.”

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As all the Sons, save Jay, peeled off the stage, he treated the crowd to a jubilant acoustic take of “Shooting Stars,” a song that cannily suggests that a little peace, love and understanding can um, trump the vitriol and divisiveness that has gained ground over the last five years; “My love is stronger than yours, it’s stronger than yours, it’s stronger than yours, my love is stronger than your hate will ever be.”

As the band reconvened, they launched into an achingly pure rendition of “Jordan.” An eloquent meditation on love, loss and grief, the arrangement matches Scott’s keening guitar pyrotechnics, Dave’s molasses-thick bass lines and Miley’s subtle rhythmic punctuation with Jay’s elegiac croon. Since its release in 2012, the song has become a touchstone for fans offering a measure of catharsis. Whenever the band considers retiring it from the road, they receive impassioned pleas from fans, relating how the song has provided comfort during a time of personal heartbreak.

The band wound up the set with another Head Down number, “Keep On Swinging.”

Here, busy, buzzsaw guitar riffs collide with tensile bass lines, spooky keys and a rat-a-tat beat, as Jay’s stentorian roar crests on top.

The lyrics’ sly boxing metaphor manages to mirror the band’s nose-to-the-grindstone work ethic; “Where there’s a will, there’s a way, I work hard at the end of the day, the Lord helps those, who help themselves/ Hey, hey, I keep my head down and keep on swinging.”

While their Wiltern show was an incendiary triumph, the boys managed to top themselves the following night, performing an authoritative set that crackled with a combustible intensity. After weathering a seven-week tour, fraught with mishaps, including some Covid complications that resulted in two cancelled shows, they were grateful and relieved to be crossing the finish line. Jay graciously thanked their dedicated crew and devoted fans, for making it all happen.

In an industry dominated by Trap, Reggaeton and K-Pop, Rival Sons has managed to carve out a niche by imbuing their music with passion, and eloquence. As brilliant as they are on vinyl, nothing compares with seeing them live. Rock N’ Roll ain’t dead, long live Rival Sons.

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egendary rock band, ZZ Top, known for their blues-infused rock music, bawdy lyrics and long, red beards, will take the stage at The Show at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa on Friday, February 25 at 8:00 p.m.

Tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday, November 19, at 10:00 a.m.

ZZ Top is a legendary rock band known for its blues-infused rock music, bawdy lyrics, and long, red beards. ZZ Top tours include the 2017 Tonnage Tour, 2016 Hell Raisers Tour, and the 2013 La Futura Tour. ZZ Top live shows leave the audience laughing dancing and feeling like they are at a jam session with

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close friends, instead of a concert headlined by rock and roll legends. Their massive success has allowed all of their albums to reach gold or platinum status. The band's best-selling album is 1983's Eliminator, which spawned the hit singles “Legs” and “Sharped Dress Man.” The album went on to sell 10 million units, reaching diamond status and the 25 million records they've sold in the U.S. makes them one of the top 100 selling artists in the country. ZZ Top has sold more than 50 million albums worldwide, and they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame in 2004.

ZZ Top formed in 1969 in Houston Texas with guitarist and lead vocalist Billy Gibbon, organist Lanier Greig, and drummer Dan Mitchell. The name of the band came from Gibbons combining the names of B.B. King and Z.Z. Hill, when he noticed that many artists used their initials as their band's name. When ZZ King seemed too close to the originals he changed it to ZZ Top. The current lineup of the band consists of guitarist and lead vocalist Billy Gibbon and drummer Frank Beard. ZZ Top's signature sound can best be described as blues-infused rock with elements of punk rock and new wave added through their use of synthesizers. While Eliminator was the band's most successful album with 10 million albums sold, 1985's Afterburner was their highest charting album. All the singles from Afterburner were Top 40 hits and the album itself went on to sell five million copies. Other

Top 40 singles include 1975's “Tush,” 1977's “I Thank You,” and 1981's “Gimme All Your Lovin'.”

Visit ZZ Top online at zztop.com and follow their updates on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter.

ZZ Top Show Information: Date: Friday, February 25 at 8 p.m.

Location: The Show at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive in Rancho Mirage.

Purchase tickets: Prices: $90-$120, based on seat location. www.AguaCalienteCasinos.com; (800) 514-3849 Additional shows and events coming to The Show at Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage: Ludacris, Saturday, November 20, 8 p.m.

Buy Tickets Café Tacvba, Friday, November 26, 8 p.m.

Buy Tickets Engelbert Humperdinck, Saturday, December 4, 8 p.m. Buy Tickets Circovia 2.0, Friday, December 10 & Saturday, December 11, 8 p.m. Buy Tickets Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience, Saturday, January 8, 2022, 8 p.m. Buy Tickets Flo Rida, Saturday, January 15, 2022, 8 p.m. Buy Tickets John Fogerty, Saturday, January 22, 2022, 8 p.m. Buy Tickets Carol Burnett, Saturday, January 29, 2022, 8 p.m. Buy Tickets

EVENTS Johnny Mathis, Saturday, February 5, 2022, 8 p.m. Buy Tickets Air Supply, Saturday, February 12, 2022, 8 p.m. Buy Tickets The Beach Boys, Friday, February 18, 2022, 8 p.m. Buy Tickets Carbonaro: Lies On Stage, Saturday, March 12, 2022, 8 p.m. Buy Tickets Tyler Henry, Saturday, April 2, 2022, 8 p.m.

Buy Tickets Country Thunder From Down Under, on Friday, April 29 and Saturday, April 30, 2022, 8 p.m. Buy Tickets Gabriel Iglesias, Thursday, May 5; Friday, May 6; & Saturday, May 7, 2022, 8 p.m. Buy Tickets

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hile we gather this week with friends and family to celebrate Thanksgiving, our 4-legged family members often linger hopefully near the table. Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year’s Eve will soon arrive in quick succession. Christmas trees are going up, parties are planned, and holiday lights are brightening our desert.

However, this time of year also sees a dramatic increase in emergency trips to the vet.

In the frenzy of activity, we may overlook the dangers that certain holiday plants, foods and decorations pose to cats and dogs.

One of your dinner party guests might be tempted to give Benji a sample from his plate.

Sugar, chocolate, turkey bones, gravy, and avocados can be harmful to a dog. Onions, gar-

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AVOIDING HOLIDAY HAZARDS FOR PETS

lic, raisins, grapes, and nuts, (particularly walnuts and macadamia nuts) are very dangerous when consumed by a dog in large quantities.

If you’re hosting a large party, keep the critters in a back room.

Keep that bowl of holiday candy off the coffee table where a pet can reach it. Chocolate in particular is very dangerous for animals. Candy and gum containing the artificial sweetener xylitol are very hazardous.

Poinsettias are not as toxic as we once believed, however sampling a leaf from one can make your dog mildly ill or cause swelling to the skin; worse than poinsettias are holly, lilies and mistletoe. A kiss under the mistletoe might add romance to your holiday, but it can cause erratic behavior and even cardiovascu-

lar collapse when ingested by your pet. Mistletoe berries can also be hazardous.

Dr. Lillian Roberts of Country Club Animal Clinic sees a dramatic influx of patients this time of year. She advises, “Avoid ornaments or decorations that are small and easy to swallow, as these can quickly lead to intestinal blockage and emergency surgery. This also includes tinsel, ribbon, and small loose bells that cats find irresistible. I once x-rayed a dog only to discover an entire glass ornament sitting in his stomach. Surgery was needed to get the ornament out.”

Dr. Roberts offers these tips to keep your animals safe and healthy: • Unplug Christmas tree lights and other electrical decorations when you are not home. Cords may attract kittens and puppies, and if chewed when plugged in can be very dangerous.

• Make sure anything you add to the water under your tree is not poisonous. Pets WILL drink from this bowl.

• You can feed your dog turkey in moderation, but don’t include the skin, bones or gravy.

• If your dog has a sensitive stomach or food allergies, don’t share any of your holiday meal.

• Make sure visitors don’t leave gates, doors, and windows open, allowing animals to escape.

Refrain from surprising someone with an animal as a gift. Let people experience the joy of selecting a pet of their preference. Accompany them to a shelter to adopt and pay their adoption fee. Visit the Coachella Valley Animal Campus at 72-050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms, (760) 343-3644, www.rcdas.org.

For information on adopting a rescue pet, call Loving All Animals at (760) 834-7000, www. lovingallanimals.org. Rescue animals bring love to your home this season and throughout the year.

Keep your vet’s contact information at hand. Contact Country Club Animal Clinic at (760) 776-7555. There is only one 24-hr animal hospital in the Coachella Valley which is VCA, 46920 Jefferson, just north of Highway 111, Indio (760) 342-4712. Contact the 24hour Pet Poison Helpline at 800-213-6680.

I wish you and your pets a safe holiday season and a happy 2018!

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MEET WALTER

MEET RUSTY

This 2-yr-old handsome fellow is a Chihuahua/Terrier blend, ID#A1645595. He will happily greet you at the Coachella Valley Animal Campus shelter, 72-050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms, www.rcdas. org, (951)358-7387. Shelter open 10am-4pm Mon thru Sat.

This long legged 4-yr-old boy will run through your home with joy! Dog ID#A1646838, this Chihuahua Terrier blend is 13 lbs of doggie love. Meet him between 10am-4pm Mon thru Sat at the Coachella Valley Animal Campus, 72-050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms, www.rcdas.org, (760) 358-7387.

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Here is a partial list of Inland Empire shelters and rescue groups where you can adopt a wonderful dog or cat.

COACHELLA VALLEY ANIMAL CAMPUS – This county shelter is now open for walk in visitors 10am-4pm Mon through Sat. You can view the animals at all four Riverside county shelters at www.rcdas.org, and get the ID number, 72050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms, (760) 343-3644. (Public) PALM SPRINGS ANIMAL SHELTER – This shelter is open every day except Tuesday. View their animals online at www. psanimalsshelter.org, 4575 E. Mesquite Ave, Palm Springs, (760) 416-5718. (Public) DESERT HOT SPRINGS ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL - Open daily 9:30-4:30. View their animals at www.cityofdhs.org/animal-carecontrol.com, 65810 Hacienda Ave, Desert Hot Springs, (760) 329-6411 ext. 450.

ANIMAL SAMARITANS – Call for an appointment to adopt. View their animals at www.animalsamaritans.org. Email acorrow@ animalsamaritans.org to foster. Located at 72307 Ramon Rd, Thousand Palms, (760) 6013918. (Private)

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CALIFORNIA PAWS RESCUE - Call for an appointment to adopt. Located at 73650 Dinah Shore, Palm Desert. View their animals at www.californiapawsrescue.com, (760) 656-8833. (Private) HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY – Call for an appointment to adopt a dog or cat. This shelter has lots of big dogs and some cats. View some of their animals at www.orphanpet.com. Located at 17825 N. Indian Canyon, Palm Springs, (760) 329-0203.

(Private) KITTYLAND – The shelter is closed so call for an appointment to visit and adopt a cat.

Located at 67600 18th Avenue, Desert Hot Springs, www.kittylandrescue.org, (760) 2512700. (Private) FOREVER MEOW – Foster based rescue for cats located in Rancho Mirage. Contact them at www.ForeverMeow.org, (760) 3356767. (Private) PRETTY GOOD CAT – Foster based rescue for cats located in La Quinta. Contact them at www.prettygoodcat.com, (760) 660-3414 (Private) BFF4pets – Foster based rescue for dogs and cats located in La Quinta. Email them at rescues@bff4pets.com, (310) 431-7818

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(Private) LOVING ALL ANIMALS – Call for appointment to visit and adopt dogs. Located at 83496 Avenue 51, Coachella, www. lovingallanimals.org, (760) 834-7000. (Private) ANIMAL RESCUE CENTER OF CALIFORNIA (ARC), Foster based rescue for dogs and cats in Indio. www.thearc-ca.org, (760) 877-7077 (Private) LIVING FREE ANIMAL SANCTUARY – Large outdoor shelter for dogs and cats up Hwy 74, Mountain Center, view animals at www.livingfree.org, and call (951) 659-4687. (Private) MORONGO BASIN HUMANE SOCIETY – Located at 4646 Sun View Rd, Joshua Tree, www.mbhumanesociety.com, call between 11am-2pm (760) 366-3786 (Private) CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ANIMAL SHELTER – The shelter is now open for Walk in visitors 12 – 3pm Tuesday through Saturday. Google “City of San Bernardino Animal Shelter” for website to view animals and get the ID number of the animal you want to meet. Located at 333 Chandler Place, San Bernardino, (909) 384-1304 or (909) 3847272. (Public) SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER AT DEVORE – Shelter is now open for walk ins 7 days a week. Call (909) 3869280. View animals at www.sbcounty.gov/ acc and get the ID number of animal you are interested in adopting, 19777 Shelter Way, San Bernardino (Public).

DREAM TEAM ANGELS RESCUE - Foster based rescue located in Grand Terrace/ San Bernardino area. Contact them through website www.DreamTeamangelsrescue.com, (360) 688-8884. (Private)

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Thursday, November 18

Casuelas Café – Avenida – 6:30pm Chef George’s – Marc Antonelli – 6:30pm Coachella Valley Brewery – Open Mic – 7pm Cunard’s – Bill Baker – 6pm Four Twenty Bank – Derek Jordan Gregg – 5-7:30pm Jazzville@Agua Caliente P.S. – Tropical Follies – 7pm O’Caine’s – Midlife O’Crisis – 6pm Plan B Live Entertainment & Cocktails – Comedy Night – 9pm Rockyard@Fantasy Springs – Red Headed Stranger (Willie Nelson Tribute) – 7pm The Slice – Leanna Rogers – 5-8pm The Village – Rob & JB – 5:30-8:30pm, Rapmarz – 10pm, DJ LF – 10pm

Friday, November 19

Awe Bar – Jim Lauderdale w/ Arroyo Rogers – 8pm Bart Lounge – DJ – 8pm Casuelas Café – The Myx – 7pm Chef George’s – Lizann Warner – 6:30pm Cunard’s – Bill Baker – 6pm El Paseo Gardens – Derek Jordan Gregg –

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3-6pm Four Twenty Bank – The Rocketz, Sandbox Bullies and The Allies – 6pm La Quinta Brewery – TBA – 7pm Lit @ Fantasy Springs – Thee Champagne Band – 9pm O’Caine’s – Flogging Seagulls – 6pm Rockyard@Fantasy Springs – The Long Run (Eagles Tribute) and Steel Rod – 7pm Tack Room Tavern – TBA – 8pm The Nest – Nikki Dickinson – 6pm The Slice – Marc Antonelli – 5:30-8:30pm The Village – Rob & JB – 5:30-8:30pm, Rapmarz – 10pm, DJ LF – 10pm, DJ Gio the Ace – 9pm Twelve @ Fantasy Springs – Mark Gregg and Co. – 7-10pm

Saturday, November 20

Ace Hotel – DJ – noon – poolside Bart Lounge – DJ – 8pm Big Rock Pub – 14th Annual Concert For Autism Benefit (Part 2) w/ The Ghost Notes, Blasting Echo, The Hellions and way, way more – 2pm Casuelas Café – Vinny Bderry – noon, The Myx – 7pm Chef George’s – Michael D Angelo and Tim

Burleson – 6:30pm Cunard’s – Bill Baker – 6pm Desert Fox Bar – TBA – 7pm Four Twenty Bank – Terry Ilous and the Vagabonds – 3pm Lit @ Fantasy Springs – Thee Champagne Band – 9pm O’Caine’s – California Celts – 6pm Palm Canyon Roadhouse – Derek Jordan Gregg Band – 9pm Pappy and Harriet’s – Everclear and Wheatus – 7:30pm Rockyard@Fantasy Springs – Damage Inc. (Metallica Tribute) and Steel Rod – 7pm The Hood - Comedy Night – 9pm The Nest – TBA – 6pm The Slice – Leanna Rogers – 5:30-8:30pm The Village – Rob & JB – 1-4pm, Rapmarz – 10pm, DJ LF – 10pm, DJ Gio the Ace – 9pm Twelve @ Fantasy Springs – Mark Gregg and Co. – 7-10pm

Sunday, November 21

Bart Lounge – Latina Night w/ DJ LF – 8pm Casuelas Café – Las Tias – noon, Paul Douglas – 3pm, Barry Baughn Blues Review – 6pm Coachella Valley Brewery – “Laughs and

Drafts” Comedy Night – 7:30pm Kitchen 86 – Jojo Malagar – 7pm Melvyn’s – Mikael Healey – 5pm Palm Canyon Roadhouse – Mikole Kaar Jazz Show – 2pm, Sunday Night Jam – 6-11pm The Nest – Jojo Malagar – 7pm The Slice – Sergio Villegas – 5-8pm The Village – Rapmarz - 10pm

Monday, November 22

Casuelas Café – Desert Suite Band – 5:30pm The Village – DJ Gio the Ace – 9pm

Tuesday, November 23

Casuelas Café – Voices Carrie – 5:30pm Chef George’s – Lizann Warner – 6:30pm Cunard’s – Bill Baker – 6pm Lit @ Fantasy Springs – Brad’s Pad – 7-10pm The Slice – Sergio Villegas – 5-8pm The Village – DJ Gio the Ace – 9pm

Wednesday, November 24

Casuelas Café – Lisa Lynn and the Broken Hallelujahs – 6pm Chef George’s – Tim Burleson – 6:30pm Cunard’s – Bill Baker – 6pm The Cantina – T- Bone Karaoke – 7pm The Slice – Marc Antonelli – 5-8pm The Village – DJ Gio the Ace – 9pm, Banda Revolucion – 10pm

MUSIC

AS PUBLISHED IN JOSHUA TREE VOICE/ JOSHUATREEVOICE.COM IN PARTNERSHIP here ought to be a Steven King novel-turned-movie about this group of teenage boys growing up in a desert town with a population of little over 11,000. It would read like a Standby Me, Dream Catchers mashup. Except this story is real.

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Nick Oliveri: “I’ll never forget that day – my first musical conversation. It was at Brant’s (Bjork) house, him on drums, Josh (Homme) on guitar and Chris Cockrell on bass. John (Garcia) didn’t show up at first and came in late. I’d already sung with them. I showed up with “New Rose” by The Damned, “I Don’t Care” by the Ramones, and

“She” by Misfits. I had showed up with some covers I wanted to play, and Josh and Brant had 2 or 3 originals. They maybe weren’t the greatest songs, but I still remember them to this day. They were catchy, and they didn’t suck. Brant had a really long one called ‘Communion Youth’. It was 1987. They were 12. John and I were around 14 and 15 at the time. We played a party for Chris Baker with Sean Wheeler’s band. We were pretty much the first version of Kyuss. I played two parties with them before leaving the band.

They asked me back to play bass, about a year or two later, and that’s when I became a bass player.”

Meanwhile, stuck back in the underdeveloped La Quinta cove, a small gathering of friends, bonded by their passion for the hard-core punk scene began to jam at their house.

Gary Arce: “We were hardcore punk kids in the early 80s, going to LA, watching Bad Brains, Discharge and DOA, and all the hardcore bands that were touring back then. For us the hardcore punk scene ended in ’84.

All the bands we liked stopped touring and we got bored with it. So, we just started jamming and playing guitar. We weren’t really influenced by anything. We were influenced by God, and by what we liked.

I started liking a lot of other musicians in jazz, like Coltrane, and everything really. My style evolved out of a mish mash of different kinds of world music - whatever I felt.”

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“I lived with Mario (Lalli), our drummer, and a couple of other friends. Me and our drummer weren’t working. We’d wake up at 9 am and start drinking beer; we were just bored. We’d start playing music, just guitar and drums. I started honing my sound off that. I wrote a lot of the music just like that, without a bass player. That’s how come continue to page 18

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he Desert Crows are a high-energy, four-piece band that specialize in classic hits from the rock, dance, funk, and rhythm and blues genre. The rock ’n’ roll virtuosos consist of John Grounds on guitar and vocals, Chris Carletto on keyboards, Steve Arbuckle on drums, and Dennis Hageman on bass guitar.

The Desert Crows take iconic songs from the 60s and 70s to the present, and use them as a platform for improvisation. On a given night, you might hear the band perform hit songs from The Who, Santana, Deep Purple, The Doors, SRV, Hendrix, The Stones, The Beatles, Ray Charles, Robben Ford, Pink Floyd, Johnny Winter, Steppenwolf, Steely Dan, Cream, Blind Faith, Traffic, and The Stray Cats, among other iconic greats.

“We might also take a song beyond and stretch it, massage it, and do a cool solo riff off an original chord progression. These iconic songs hold many memories for a lot of us and recapture those personal, momentous events in all of our lives. It is quite a privilege to play these tunes and connect with our audience as a tribute playing the hits from the classic rock ages! Each song we perform is like gifting our audience with a musical piece of memorabilia that reminds them of a cherished time and memory. There are strong writers among us, so occasionally we’ll throw in a different song out of the blue, ripping into an original one we just wrote,” said Grounds.

The Desert Crows have a growing community flock of loyal listeners as the

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band continues to perform from venue to venue, earning their new live show moniker—Crowbars, where to find their live shows on tap. The band has made their mark at venues like Jolene’s, Babaloo Lounge, and Larkspur Grill.

“There is such a great energy here, and now post-COVID, people are looking to get out again. They want to dance and socialize! It is a really great scene and overall community vibe in the Coachella Valley, offering many cool clubs and gigging opportunities where it’s simply awesome to perform at these venues!” stated Grounds.

As lead vocalist and guitarist, there are songs that Grounds especially loves to perform, and both have to do with connecting with the band and the audience.

He loves an iconic or a deep-cut tune from a

great band, one that is uptempo and brings the crowd to their feet, dancing.

“I like to play off of my band mates, and trade ‘eights’ or work to outdo each other solo-wise! We’re all just having fun, after all, doing what we love. I also love a good smokey, bluesy ballad, or soulful quiet number that feels poetic and tells a story.

This is the best job in the world,” revealed Grounds.

Musically and ideally, the Desert Crows wish to pursue long-term goals by continuing to grow as a band and hone their special sound, making it even stronger, and just to see where it takes them. Ground’s believes there is nothing more fun in the world than creating music with his friends and playing guitar. He would like the Desert Crows to keep challenging each other musically, and

he is sure they will.

“We want to continue playing more gigs, from the current venues we are familiar with, to playing some new ones. Next to that, we just want to keep connecting our music and live performances with our growing fanbase, between our regular followers, to the new ones just discovering us—treating everyone to a really good time that is a great, fun night out to remember, as much as the iconic songs we play, and fueling new memories,” said Grounds.

2021 14th Annual Concert for Autism Main Event at Big Rock Pub SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH

Main Stage 2:00 - 2:35 – Feisty Joe Acoustic Stage 2:35 - 2:55 – Rick Shelley Main Stage 3:00 - 3:35 – Screams on Silent Acoustic Stage 3:35 - 3:55 – Lance Riebsomer Main Stage 4:00 - 4:35 – Matt and the Kings Acoustic Stage 4:35 - 4:55 – Derek Jordan Gregg Main Stage 5:00 - 5:35 – Krystofer Do Acoustic Stage 5:35 - 5:55 – Jetta King Main Stage 6:00 - 6:35 – the ill eagles Acoustic Stage 6:35 - 6:55 – Performance from two Autistic Music Students Main Stage 7:00 - 7:35 – Cody White and the Easy Ride Acoustic Stage 7:35 - 7:55 – Yoves Main Stage 8:00 - 8:35 – Square Wave Monolith Acoustic Stage 8:35 - 8:55 – Courtney Chambers Main Stage 9:00 - 9:35 – Blasting Echo Acoustic Stage 9:35 - 9:55 – Matt Davin Main Stage 10:00 - 10:35 – The Hellions Acoustic Stage 10:35 - 10:55 – Jim Cathcart Main Stage 11:00 - 11:45 – The Ghost Notes

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THE VINO VOICE

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THANKSGIVING TREATS FROM RUTHERFORD RANCH

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he coming culinary holidays are—well, coming fast. And so we don’t wish to spend any time fretting about this and that, I thought it would be wise to reach out to the valley’s favorite wine gal, Ms. Heidi Daniels.

This column has always sought Heidi at this time of year because she always has the tastiest wine portfolio for the most reasonable prices.

And the wines we write on below are available throughout our wine shops and markets.

And while we’re at it, let’s give a big shoutout to Persimmon Bistro & Wine Bar. You loyal readers already know about Executive Chef and Owner Arthur Vasquez, who serves both Mediterranean and California Central Coast influenced cuisine with an inventive twist in the unique café setting on the lower level of the Palm Springs Art Museum—facing the Meyerman Sculpture Garden, which also seats guests for outdoor dining and drinks.

The Persimmon Bistro was always on Heidi’s radar, and I had the pleasure to introduce her to Chef Arthur as we sat in his artistic food venue for our fortuitous wine tasting.

Enter now, the Rutherford Wine Company.

I’m certain that most of the wine enthusiasts in our valley have seen the Rutherford Ranch label on the shelves and probably have already enjoyed the experience of their varied wine portfolio that showcases the rich diversity of California’s premier growing regions.

Family owned and family farmed, their winery and estate vineyards are certified sustainable by the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance.

Their grapes are sourced from appellations that include Napa Valley, Arroyo Seco, Lodi and the Central Coast. All wines are finished and bottled at the family’s Napa Valley winery which is located on Valley’s historic Silverado Trail in one of the most renowned sub-appellations in California. Not to throw any names around— but, Robert Parker described Rutherford Ranch wines as one of Napa’s outstanding values.

So, let’s get on with the tasting! Keeping in mind the theme of holiday quaffs, Heidi began with an immediate showstopper: 2019 Rutherford Ranch Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley ($17). We desert folks simply love the thirst quenching Sauv blanc and this white has a bit more body to handle the holiday treats and meals. We still get the wine’s fresh tones and medium acidity, but this Sauv blanc, with its additional 5 days sur lees aging, enhances the aromatics and provides a rich, round mouthfeel and can pair with most holiday fare. How about that for a tasty Sauvignon Blanc!

Our tasting table found a nice opulent palate of poached pear, peach, and melon. Grated ginger made its way in the mid-palate, with a nice smooth finish. The light crisp acidity kept the wine balanced and fresh throughout the quaff. Five stars for this generous and versatile wine: Lovers of zesty kiwi Sauv blanc will wish to keep that delicious stuff for the summer; this California Napa Valley Savvy Blanc is the ticket for the holiday table.

2018 Rutherford Ranch “Reserve” Chardonnay Napa Valley ($32). Not that we’re throwing Five Stars all around, but when I sampled this Rutherford Reserve Napa Chardonnay, it was like I was being whooshed onto the holiday table. Absolutely wonderful aromas of vanilla, toast, baked apple, and light

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award-winning caramel. This is medium bodied and so well balanced to meet all holiday fare with flavors of toasty baked pastries, light butter & cream with finishing notes of lemon meringue & light grilled pineapple along with fresh apple. This is an elegant Chardonnay that is quintessential Napa Valley but at such a reasonable price!

2018 Scott Family Estate Pinot Noir, Dijon Clone, Arroyo Seco Monterey ($25). As soon as Heidi brought out this Pinot Noir and started to un-cork the bottle, we already knew we in for a treat! Arroyo Seco Monterey pinot is absolutely crushing it when it comes to quality and value. A Dijon Clone to boot, this delicious pinot carries a 14.5% alcohol that is balanced, fresh and light in the glass as well; a classic French style that fits the holiday table without taking one down to a nap.

Heidi said I could quote her in the comment that this Scott pinot is “both masculine and feminine…the nose is feminine and though the color is light, it has pronounced fruit, acidity and a hint of smoke on the finish.” Our notes on the wine include: Fresh aromas of pine needle, forest floor, sour cherry, and welcomed sanguine notes that meld into the palate along with fresh raspberry, cranberry, plum, and spice.

I can’t imagine a better pairing with holiday game birds.

Another wine in the Rutherford Wine Company—which we’ve covered in earlier columns is the recognizable and desired 2019 Rhiannon Red Blend ($15). The name, Rhiannon, a figure of power and fertility, pays homage to the family’s Welsh ancestry. And when it comes to the California wine presence, Rhiannon is a blend of Petite Sirah, Syrah, and Barbera grapes.

The winery states: “Our winemaker crafts a distinctive blend to express the unique character and individuality of each harvest. Rhiannon is crafted at our winery for a touch of “Napa Magic” to create a complex yet approachable wine with big, lush, fruit flavors.” Look to this bottle to pair with grilled or pan-seared beef or other strong meats. California dreamin’ for sure with pizza & heavy pasta sauces.

Unfortunately, we’re running out of space here, so I’ll cover the Cabernet Sauvignon in another holiday wine column. But allow me a quick shout-out to the 2018 Rutherford Ranch Merlot Napa Valley ($23). Heidi, Chef Art, and I have deemed this tasty red wine as “the Cab lovers Merlot! There is an abundance of dark fruit with aggressive, grippy tannin structure.”

It’s my holiday Merlot for the table—Cheers!

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hef Bernard Dervieux took his father’s advice to learn a trade which ultimately led him to Palm Desert to open Cuistot. Along the way he worked with some legendary chefs such as Paul Bocuse. His career brought him back to his youth in the French countryside where he enjoyed freshfarm produce steps away from the kitchen.

He longed to replicate these experiences as chef/owner of his own restaurant. He and his wife created a French country lodge with timbered-beam ceilings and hand-laid rockwork set on beautifully landscaped grounds. Massive fireplaces inside and out create a cozy communal atmosphere.

Cuistot translates as “casual cook” or “rustic country chef,” but the dishes served are elegant and composed without being

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too fussy. The menu includes appetizers such as Lyon seafood quenelles, wild mushroom soup, Siberian Osetra caviar, and carpaccio of beef.

The entrees include seafood such as Grilled Seabass, English Channel Dover Sole, and Sand Dabs. Saddle and Leg of Rabbit, Rack of Lamb, Steak Frites, Roasted Veal Chop, and a classic Cassoulet Toulousian with lamb, duck, sausage, and white beans.

We ordered the veal chop and steak frites as well as the beef carpaccio. The presentation and depth of flavor had us making muffled happy noises throughout our meal. The service and timing of courses was excellent. A sommelier is available to help pair wine with your meal. Prices are what you would expect in a fine-dining establishment. Simply put, it is well worth the price.

Cuistot – 760-340-1000 72595 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260 Monday – Sunday 4:00 – 9:00 p.m.

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“Earth’s final plague will unmask us all.”

THE SPORE Perfect timing for this horrific, weirdly relevant, straight-to-DVD, low-budget movie about fleeing civilization as a devastating plague ravages mankind.

The movie follows Meadow as she gets a lift from a stranger. When she sees that the driver is gruesomely infected (good practical effects here).

She escapes and takes refuge in a cabin that may be abandoned (emphasis on ‘may’).

The apocalypse started days earlier when an evil and apparently intelligent spore, long dormant beneath an ancient ice field, was awakened by global warming (no,

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DIRECT-TO-DVD PANDEMIC HORROR! it’s not a hoax).

Now, as ten strangers attempt to evade the fast spreading madness, some must succumb to the hideously mutating spore and claim the survivors as their bitter prey!

It’s not hard to suspend disbelief from the unsettling tag line: ”It wants to consume us all.” The same words were said to me by an infectious disease doctor re Covid-19’s trajectory. He said: “It won’t be over until everyone is infected!

In the movie, director D.M. Cunningham’s directorial debut, the lives of ten strangers intersect through a terrifying chain of events as a mutating fungus begins to spread through a small town wiping out

BY ROBIN E. SIMMONS everyone that comes in contact with it.

Extras include an interesting filmmaker’s commentary and a featurette: ‘Random Acts of Filmmaking. DVD. Lionsgate.

What are you watching? I want to know. robin@coachellavalleyweekly.com

SAFETY TIPS

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NOTHING GOES BETTER WITH TURKEY THAN SAFETY & MANNERS!

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hanksgiving signifies the beginning of the Holiday Season and many of us will be spending more time in the kitchen preparing for the holidays. Below are some safety tips while cooking your Thanksgiving meal.

There are more in-home fires during the holiday season than at any other time of the year. Thanksgiving is the single worst day for fires!

Let’s share some facts about cooking safety: Be careful wearing loose clothing around open flames on the stove Use a timer and use “post it’s” to remind yourself of cooking times in the oven Be careful using candles at the dinner table (especially if toddlers are present) Use oven and mitts when handling hot pots and pans Do not cool hot pans with water if grease is in them Have a fire extinguisher near-by and know

how to use it.

Stay alert. If you are sleepy or have consumed alcohol, do not use the stove or stove top.

Is that smoke detector properly working?

If you have a cooking fire…

Just get out! When you leave, close the door behind you to help contain the fire!

Nothings goes better with Turkey than manners!

Remember, bad manners can make a delicious meal bad. Here are some things to help maintain civility: Don’ts • Do not talk politics or bring up other “hot topics.” Often the urge is to help family members “understand” your position or understand why their position is irrational and wrong. Too often, this ends with slamming doors and someone crying in the car.

• Do not be sarcastic, critical or give subtle jabs. These can cause emotions to escalate quickly, and feelings can get hurt.

• Do not try to fix each other’s problems over one meal. Also, do not discuss the problems of other family/department members who are not there. The Thanksgiving meal is not the time to suggest someone get out of a relationship, sell a house, be a better parent, or start exercising.

• Do not take things personally. Some family members are “pricklier” than others but choose not to get defensive. If someone does start fishing for a reaction, do not take the hook.

Do’s • Take charge of seating. Set the table for success by separating conflicting personalities.

Set the conspirators near you so you can put out fires and guide the conversation.

• Ask others about their lives. Do not talk about yourself extensively.

• Give kids responsibilities, but then turn them loose. Kids simply are not going to enjoy being trapped at a table for long periods of time. They often get restless and whiny.

It is OK if they run off after trying most of the foods. Do not turn it into a battle. Have something for them to do after the meal.

• Most importantly, remind yourself why you are doing this. You love your family (hopefully), and people are more important than problems.

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orking from home is becoming increasingly common, which means your Wi-Fi networks are more crucial than ever. And, let's face it, we already have plenty to worry about. Despite the high price you pay for internet service, it’s easy to find yourself frustrated by slow speeds. The last thing you want to deal with is a poor Wi-Fi signal that is not up to the snuff.

And yet, it is precisely the issue that many of us are dealing with. A survey of hundreds of consumers who had recently transitioned to working from home found that more than a third said that a poor or nonexistent internet connection had prevented them from getting work done.

There are a variety of tools available to test the speed of your internet if you believe it has become slow. You can also try a few tricks to resolve your network issues. If standing near your wireless router is the only way you can get decent reception, these easy tips can help you improve your network. We'll provide you with some tips on how to diagnose, fix, or simply survive a sluggish internet connection in this post.

1. Inspect Your (Wired) Internet Connection Before you blame the Wi-Fi, doublecheck that the internet coming into your home or business is working properly. If your laptop doesn't have an Ethernet port, use an Ethernet cable to connect it to your modem.

If your laptop doesn't have an Ethernet port, you'll need a USB to Ethernet adapter. To find out how fast your internet is, run a speed test.

You may need to contact your ISP or replace your modem if it does not match the speed on your internet bill. If your speed test and internet bill match, but your internet still seems slow, it may be time to upgrade to a better plan. If the modem appears to be in good working condition, repeat the test wirelessly while standing very close to the router. If you receive identical speeds near the router but not elsewhere in the home or business, it's possible that your Wi-Fi coverage

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is to blame. If your internet is still slow while you're standing right next to the router, you may need to update your internet devices.

2. Update the Firmware on Your Router It's a good idea to update your router before you start tweaking things. Software is constantly being improved by router manufacturers to get a little more speed.

The ease with which you may change your firmware is entirely dependent on the brand and type of your device. Most modern routers have the firmware upgrading procedure built right into the administration interface, so it's as simple as pressing a button. Other models still require visiting the manufacturer's website, downloading a firmware file from your router's support page, and uploading it to the administrator interface. It's tedious, but it's still a wonderful idea because it's such a simple fix. Even if your wireless network is in good condition, you should update your firmware regularly for speed improvements, new features, and security updates.

3. Look for Optimal Router Placement The Wi-Fi signal may not be distributed evenly throughout all buildings. The fact is that the location of your router has a significant impact on your wireless coverage. Although it may appear sensible to place the router inside a cabinet and out of the way, or near the window where the wire enters, this is not

always the case. Rather than being placed at the far end of your house, the router should be placed in the center, if feasible, so that its signal may easily reach all four corners.

Moreover, wireless routers require open spaces, free of walls and obstacles. While it may be tempting to hide that unsightly black box in a closet or under a stack of books, it will receive a stronger signal if it is placed in the open air. It's also a good idea to keep it away from any heavy-duty appliances or devices, as doing so might affect Wi-Fi performance.

You may increase performance significantly by removing even one wall between your workspace and the router. If your router has external antennas, make sure they're oriented vertically to improve coverage.

4. Defend Against Wi-Fi Intruders It's likely possible that the issue has nothing to do with Wi-Fi range or interference.

You might have an unwanted guest or two piggybacking on your network if your network is open or has a weak password. Your video conversations will suffer if your neighbor is downloading several 4K movies on your WiFi. These tools can help you locate a list of devices connected to your Wi-Fi network, which can help you identify unwanted users.

Your router's admin interface may also have a traffic analyzer that will show you which devices are consuming a lot of data—you

could even discover one of your children or neighbors is hogging bandwidth without your knowledge. After you've found the bandwidth hog, and fixed the problem, lock down your network with a strong password—preferably WPA2, as WEP is supposedly simple to crack.

5. Expand your range (or upgrade your router) If none of these suggestions work, it may be time for a hardware upgrade. Range extenders are one solution, and there are lots of low-cost options available. Your best bet is to go with one from the same manufacturer as your router. It doesn't have to be lightningfast — most aren't — but as long as it can keep your rates over 50Mbps, you should be able to use the internet properly, including conducting video calls. Another approach is to replace your router altogether. If the range is an issue, multipoint mesh routers with rangeextending satellite devices should be at the top of your list.

Make sure your internet connection is optimized for fast internet speeds by reviewing your internet provider settings. Also, keep in mind any physical obstacles that might be creating unnecessary internet slowdowns.

Finally, make sure your hardware is up to date.

By doing a fast assessment of your setup and equipment, you can reduce the impact on your internet speeds and wireless network bandwidth throughout your home or business.

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you get this sound from Yawning Man that is so unorthodox. We played like that for 6 months. Finally, I said, ‘Hey Mario, we need a bass player.’ And that was pretty much it.

Next thing we’re playing out in the middle of the desert with a generator. Our last generator party was at Edom Hill.”

Brant Bjork: “Yawning Man was the sickest desert band of all time. You’d just be up there in the desert, everybody’d just be hanging, partying. And they’d show up in their van and just, mellow, drag out their shit and set up right about the time the sun was goin’ down, set up the generators, sometimes they’d just go up there and drink beers and barbecue. Sometimes it would be a scene; sometimes it would be very intimate. It was very casual and loose, and while they were playing, everyone would just lounge around. They were kinda like a house band. It wasn’t militant like Black

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Flag. It was very drugged, very stone-y, very mystical. Everyone’s just tripping, and they’re just playing away, for hours.

They were the best band I’d ever seen.” *The Yawning Man song “Catamaran” was recorded by the world renowned, hard, desert rock band Kyuss (thanks, in part, to Bjork’s love for the band), putting the band on the world music map. The first full length LP from Yawning Man, Rock Formations, released in 2006, came almost 20 years after the band’s organic beginnings The music these kids would make, and the ripple effect it would have on the sound waves of rock and roll on an international level could not have been foreseen. Once they got their first taste of rock and roll, they fell on the sword hard. There was never a plan b. The amount of shit they went through, together, apart, together again, never together again, would have broken weaker men. Considered demi-gods in Germany

and Europe, they have experienced near obscurity in their hometown; they never quite fit their own hometown’s demo. They have fought dragons, in isolated darkness and on public display. They have bled for this.

The creative force born from these things is only lost on the mentally deaf. Awe-Bar is showcasing these desert rock legends in their current projects. Kudos to them. If you don’t already have your tickets to this show, then maybe rock and roll isn’t for you.

There’s probably a Taylor Swift docuseries on Netflix calling your name.

Mario Lalli: “I am so excited about this show and about this new venue, a venue that nurtures the local music scene, gets behind it and supports its creative growth.

It is special. It inspires. Since we opened our club, Rhythm and Brews, in the early 90’s, there’s only been one or two venues that truly invested in that vision. This show is a perfect celebration of that … all these guys are from here, and grew musically from desert roots. All the musicians playing this show have been making noise together for 25 plus years, in one way or another.”

STÖNER: Brant Bjork (guitar/vocals), Nick Oliveri (bass/vocals) and Ryan Gut (drums) deliver everything from flowing jams to allout punker blasts. Associated bands: Kyuss, Vista Chino, Clutch, Mondo Generator, Ché, Fu Manchu, Bloodclot, Queens of the Stone Age, Dwarves, and more.

BIG SCENIC NOWHERE (World Debut): Gary Arce (Yawning Man), Bob Balch (Fu Manchu), Tony Reed (Mos Generator), Bill Stinson (Yawning Man). Formed in 2019 by Gary Arce of Yawning Man and Bob Balch of Fu Manchu, the music perfectly reflects the musical bromance between each of the representing bands: Yawning Man’s covetable, lonely Pink Floydian guitar wails, partnered with the intensity of the heavy

Bos Generator darkness, infused with Fu Manchu’s eternal punk rock heart, had talent buyers on the phone booking them on tours, pre-pandemic. This is going to be one hell of a thing to hear live for the first time.

FATSO JETSON: In 1994, Mario and Larry Lalli opened the desert's first "rock club," Rhythm & Brews. It was at this club that the three decided to form a band. They played their first show in September 1994, opening for former Black Flag guitarist, Greg Ginn.

Ginn released an album with the band on his label, SST Records. The band then went on to play as many shows as possible including a small 6 show tour with fellow desert dwellers Kyuss. Bjork played rhythm guitar with them for a short stint. In August 1998, Gary Arce joined the band as a rhythm guitarist for a tour up the coast with Queens of the Stone Age until 2000. The band continues today as a four piece, adding Vince Meghrouni on the saxophone and harmonica, and Mario’s insanely talented son, Dino, joining them in leu of Larry Lalli.

Blak Box Theater is located at 61231 CA62, Joshua Tree, CA 92252.

Joshua Tree Voice, Publisher’s Note: Some of the quotes in this article are excerpts from interviews and articles I have written for Coachella Valley Weekly over the past 9 years. You can find them in the Coachella Valley Weekly archives under their titles: Half Astro, Dali’s Lama and Yawning Man ~ Desert Rock Roots, April 3, 2013; Gary Arce & Yawning Man, August 28, 2013; Front Porch Conversations with World Renowned Rocker, Nick Oliveri, October 8, 2014; Nick Oliveri’s Uncontrollable Hometown “PreQueens of the Stone Age Reunion” Concert, October 22, 2014; CV Music Awards 2016Gary Arce 2016 “Trailblazer Award,” May 2016; Fatso Jetson’s Not So “Idle Hands,” November 9, 2016.

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THE NEGATIVE COST OF MONEY

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espite a global pandemic and a barely functional twoparty government system in Washington DC, US equities have nearly doubled in value while home, food and gas prices are through the roof.

What is going on?

These remarkable returns are largely due to a change in approach by the government in how it goes about stimulating the economy during a massive disruption like the pandemic. The pandemic forced the Federal Reserve and US Treasury to flood the markets with liquidity (aka cash). Since the pandemic started, the US money supply has grown by 30%. Additional cash has been infused into households and businesses to keep the fabric of our economy and our way of life together.

While some money has been in the form of higher unemployment payments, PPP grants and loans, one of the biggest ways that they government has kept the economy together is through low interest rates.

Think about it for a second. We have the highest levels of debt ever yet interest rates are at historic lows. Surely, government intervention is causing markets to behave in an atypical way, right?

What happened is that the Federal Reserve ballooned its balance sheet by nearly $5 trillion through large purchases of Treasuries, Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS), corporate bond and corporate bond funds. Until this week, the Fed was still buying $30 billion in Treasuries and MBS each WEEK. Beginning this week, purchases are halved to $15 billion per week with expectations for the end of this

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program next summer.

By keeping interest rates exceptionally low, the Fed is making it easier for borrowers to pay their bills. As Uncle Sam is the biggest borrower (and lender), it is unlikely that we will be seeing rates move significantly higher anytime soon. As the Federal Reserve and Biden Administration continue to promote easy money policies meant to help the people and businesses most impacted by the pandemic, we are seeing inflation.

When inflation is higher than the cost

SENDME ATRAINER

AVOIDING THANKSGIVING WEIGHT GAIN

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hanksgiving is the official start of the holiday party season, and restrictive diets can make this time of the year grueling. But it's also the time when most of us gain an extra 1-3 pounds that,

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Choose a few of the useful weight control-tips below to help you maintain your weight while still enjoying the good cheer

of borrowing money, you have something called Negative Real Rates. The Fed have stated that it is its intent to keep rates low like this for at least another few years.

Let’s pretend that inflation is 5% - an inflation level that is significantly lower than we have today. If you borrow at 2% and inflation is at 5%, your real cost of money is a negative 3%.

What this means is that the cost to repay the debt tomorrow is less than the cost of repaying that debt today. Essentially, the lender is subsidizing the borrower

and delicious food on Thanksgiving day and the rest of the holiday season.

Preparing for the Big Day Wear a tight-fitting outfit. This will make you less likely to overeat because it becomes too uncomfortable.

Don't arrive starving. Eat before the big feast. A small healthful meal with lots of fiber (oatmeal, whole-grain sandwich, salad with beans) keeps you feeling full until dinner.

Make time for exercise every day, especially on Thanksgiving Day. Establish some ground rules in advance of the meal that allow you to indulge but not pig out -- for example, only one sliver of dessert.

Buddy up with someone who is also trying to keep his or her weight in check.

Keep a food journal and write down everything that you eat. This is an incredibly powerful tool, especially when you are tempted to overeat.

Start a new family tradition. Take a bike ride, go for a hike, or play tennis Thanksgiving morning.

Ready, Set, Go Enjoy higher-calorie food in smaller portions.

Don't eat food just because it is there.

as the underlying currency is worth less tomorrow than it is today. Economists and academics refer to this as a negative real cost of money.

For the person borrowing $300,000 for a residence, the negative real cost of money means that they are saving or making money every year that goes by. If we estimate that the average borrower is paying 3.5% for their mortgage where they would otherwise be paying 6%, that 2.5% in savings is benefitting the homeowner by $7,500 each year. At the same time, the home is appreciating in value causing a double benefit to the property owner.

If you take this math and apply it to multinational corporations, this same impact is being happening making this the best of times for those minimally impacted by the pandemic. This Roaring Twenties type of economic party for some is required to help those most impacted by the pandemic as they begin to rebuild.

Real assets like gas, food, housing and equities tend to go up when the value of the currency goes down. When you add to that the power of negative real rates, you can see why some of finding these to be the best of financial times.

Haddon Libby is the Founder and Chief Investment Officer of award-winning Winslow Drake Investment Management.

For a free review of your investment portfolio, please email me at hlibby@ winslowdrake.com. For more information, please visit WinslowDrake.com.

BY NADIA POPOVA Save your calories for the foods you love..

Munch on fresh fruits and veggies instead of high fat appetizer Desserts, Desserts, and More Desserts Enjoy a small serving of dessert. Choose pumpkin over pecan pie and save a few hundred calories. Eat just the filling to take in fewer additional calories and limit trans fats.

When You're Done At the end of the meal, drink a glass of water and push away from the table to help you realize that you are full.

Follow the large meal with a leisurely walk.

Be realistic -- don't try to lose weight during the holidays, just aim to maintain your current weight. And if you plan on overindulging, bank some calories early in the week and get more physical activity before and after Thanksgiving Day to make up for it.

Fitness Coach/ Owner “Send Me a Trainer” Nadia Popova

SWAG FOR THESOUL “Have you ever looked at yourself in the mirror and wondered why you are here?...There are many different answers to that question as each soul has a different motive for taking on a body, but the easy and consistent answer is: to learn through a physical experience.” – Gratitude + Forgiveness x (LOVE) = Happiness, by Aimee Mosco and Donald L. Ferguson, page 3. arma” is often mistakenly viewed as a simplistic Universal mechanism which delivers retribution for a person’s bad behavior or rewards a person for good behavior. While both brutal punishment and sweet reward result from the existence of karma, neither represent the primary spiritual objective of the mechanism itself.

Karma is a tool that helps to keep balance in the Universe. It’s a safety valve that ensures each human being stays centered on his soul path and learns what he is meant to learn. When a person participates in an event that creates an imbalance of energy flow, whether that person is taking advantage of someone else or giving of herself in excess of what she is receiving, the Universe delivers energy to balance that event. The reason: any time there is an imbalanced exchange between two beings, it is a signal that there is something to learn.

The Universe is structured to maintain its own equilibrium; therefore, it will support the highest degree of human learning by default.

Most of us do not have the ability to see energy flow so it can be difficult to know when the balance is disrupted. Also, we don’t know what we don’t know, so it can be challenging to identify when there is more for us to learn in association with a particular exchange or experience. Enter karma. Karma keeps track of imbalance for us and comes back around to deliver different opportunities for growth.

Only when we reach a level of awareness that has us recognize imbalance do we begin to police ourselves for the sake of divine

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Universal order.

As the new era rapidly approaches, energy vibrations are increasing, which means energy is also flowing faster. Therefore, each human being is being called to restore order in his or her own Universe with haste to move into an enlightened learning space with a clean slate. The Universe at large is currently consolidating karmic debt and feverishly sending out notices so we can each participate more consciously in creating this balance to ring in the new era properly. Keep this in mind as you navigate what may feel like unjust discomfort. Look for the lesson in everything and give thanks to the Universe for supporting your highest degree of growth.

In my pursuit to help you align with your best self, I invite you to join Facebook group Evolve through Love hosted by Elizabeth Scarcella and me. Go to facebook.com/ groups/evolvethroughlove and share with us your experiences.

Aimee Mosco is an Author, Intuitive Channel, Spiritual Teacher and Co-Founder of Intentional Healing Systems, LLC. Aimee’s desire to help others inspired her first book “Gratitude + Forgiveness x (LOVE) = Happiness”. Aimee serves as Vice Chair to the World Game Changers Board of Directors, a charitable CIC based in the UK. Find Aimee at www.ihsunity.com.

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WEEK OF NOVEMBER 18

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Aries poet and philosopher Friedrich Hölderlin (1770–1843) had many ups and downs. He was one of Germany’s greatest poets and philosophers, but he also endured more emotional distress than most people. His biographer wrote, “Sometimes this genius goes dark and sinks down into the bitter well of his heart, but mostly his apocalyptic star glitters wondrously.” You may have been flirting with a milder version of a “bitter well of the heart,” Aries. But I foresee that you will soon return to a phase when your star glitters wondrously—and without the “apocalyptic” tinge that Hölderlin harbored.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Author David Foster Wallace felt sad about how little of our mind’s intense activity can be shared with others. So much of what goes on inside us seems impossible to express. Or if it is possible to express, few of our listeners are receptive to it or able to fully understand it. That’s the bad news, Taurus. But here’s the good news: In the coming weeks, I believe you will experience much less of this sad problem than usual. I’m guessing you’ll be especially skilled at articulating your lush truth and will have an extra receptive audience for it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “I never resist temptation,” declared playwright George Bernard Shaw. Why did he dare to utter such an outlandish statement? “Because I have found that things that are bad for me do not tempt me,” he said.

I propose that you aspire to embody his attitude during the next eight weeks, Gemini. Make it your aspiration to cultivate a state of mind wherein you will only be tempted to engage with influences that are healthy and educational and inspiring.

You can do it! I know you can!

CANCER (June 21-July 22): While still a teenager, Cancerian cowboy Slim Pickens (1919– 1983) competed in the rodeo, a sporting event in which brave athletes tangle with aggressive broncos and bulls. When America entered World War II, Pickens went to a recruiting office to sign up for the military. When asked about his profession, Pickens said “rodeo.” The clerk misheard and instead wrote “radio.” Pickens was assigned to work at an armed forces radio station in the American Midwest, where he spent the entire war. It was a safe and secure place for him to be. I foresee a lucky mistake like that in your near future, Cancerian. Maybe more than one lucky mistake. Be alert.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): To create your horoscope, I’ve borrowed ideas from four famous Leos. They all address your current astrological needs. First, here’s Leo author P. L. Travers: “More and more I’ve become convinced that the great treasure to possess is the unknown.” Second, here’s Leo author Sue Monk Kidd: “There is no place so awake and alive as the edge of becoming.”

Third, Leo poet Philip Larkin: “Originality is being different from oneself, not others.” Finally, Leo author Susan Cheever: “There is no such thing as expecting too much.”

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): I encourage you to adopt the perspective expressed by spiritual author Ann Voskamp. She wrote, “I want to see beauty. In the ugly, in the sink, in the suffering, in the daily, the moments before I sleep.” I understand that taking this assignment seriously could be a challenging exercise. Most of us are quick to spot flaws and awfulness, but few have been trained to be alert for elegance and splendor and wondrousness. Are you willing to try out this approach? Experiment with it. Treat it as an opportunity to reprogram your perceptual faculties. Three weeks from now, your eyes and ears could be attuned to marvels they had previously missed.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Libran educator and anthropologist Johnnetta Cole wrote, “The first sign of an educated person is that she asks more questions than she delivers answers.” I agree and would also say this: A prime attribute of an intelligent, eager-to-learn person is that she

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asks more questions than she delivers answers. I encourage you to be like that during the coming weeks, Libra. According to my astrological estimation, you are scheduled to boost your intelligence and raise your curiosity. An excellent way to meet your appointments with destiny will be to have fun dreaming up interesting questions.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “Some people become so expert at reading between the lines they don’t read the lines,” wrote author Margaret Millar. That’s not a common problem for you Scorpios. You are an expert at reading between the lines, but that doesn’t cause you to miss the simple facts. Better than any other sign of the zodiac, you are skilled at seeing both secret and obvious things. Given the astrological omens that will be active for you during the rest of 2021, I suspect this skill of yours will be a virtual superpower. And even more than usual, the people in your life will benefit from your skill at naming the truth.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Storyteller and mythologist Michael Meade believes that each of us has an inner indigenous person—a part of our psyche that can love and learn from nature, that’s inclined to revere and commune with the ancestors, that seeks holiness in the familiar delights of the earth. The coming weeks will be a favorable time for you to cultivate your relationship with your inner indigenous person.

What other experiences might be available to you as you align your personal rhythms with the rhythms of the earth? What joys might emerge as you strive to connect on deeper levels with animals and plants and natural forces?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Capricorn novelist Haruki Murakami writes, “I was always hungry for love. Just once, I wanted to know what it was like to get my fill of it—to be fed so much love I couldn’t take any more. Just once.”

Most of us feel that longing, although few of us admit it. But I will urge you to place this desire in the front of your awareness during the next two weeks. I’ll encourage you to treat your yearning for maximum love as a sacred strength, a virtue to nurture and be proud of. I’ll even suggest you let people know that’s what you want. Doing so may not result in a total satisfaction of the longing, but who knows? Maybe it will. If there will ever be a time when such fulfillment could occur, it will be soon.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): An article published in the journal Scientific American declared, “Most people don’t know when to stop talking.” Conversations between strangers and between friends typically go on too long. A mere two percent of all dialogs finish when both parties want them to. That’s the bad news, Aquarius.

The good news is that in the coming weeks, your sensitivity about this issue will be more acute than usual. As a result, your talk will be extra concise and effective—more persuasive, more interesting, and more influential. Take advantage of this subtle superpower! (Further info: tinyurl.com/ WhenToStop) PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Since 1996, Ira Glass has produced the renowned radio series This American Life. In 2013, as a reward for his excellence, he was offered a raise in his annual salary from $170,000 to $278,000. He accepted it for one year, but then asked that it be lowered to $146,000. He described the large increase in pay as “unseemly.” What?! I appreciate his modesty, but I disapprove. I’m always rooting for Pisceans like Ira Glass to embrace the fullness of their worth and to be aggressive about gathering all the rewards they’re offered. So I’m inclined, especially right now, to urge you NOT to be like Glass. Please swoop up all the kudos, benefits, and blessings you deserve.

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HADDON LIBBY

BELIEVE IN POSSIBILITIES

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elieve in Possibilities” – those were the words President Joe Biden shared just before signing the bipartisan $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill into law on November 15th. Neither far left Democrats nor Trump Republicans supported the bill.

The majority of funds will be spent on rebuilding our woefully inadequate infrastructure of bridges, roads, power, water, sewage, dams, water transport canals, high speed internet and more. Spending is expected to be spread over five years. For as large as this number seems, if the money were evenly allocated across each of the fifty states, each state would get about $5 billion annually for five years. For comparison, the new NFL stadium in Los Angeles that the Rams and Chargers call home cost $5 billion while the Raiders new stadium cost $1.8 billion.

According to the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the US Army Corps of Engineers, the average age of a dam in this country is 57 years, seven years longer than the expected life. Water and sewage pipes have five years left with large portions of the system still using old lead piping. Bridges, on average, have six years left. $110 billion of the bill will go toward repairing our roads and bridges. Nearly 20% of our roadways and 45,000 bridges are in poor condition or worse.

Spending will include $55 billion to eliminate lead water pipes while rebuilding unsafe water situations around the United States such as those in different Tribal Nations, nearly 400,000 students and lowincome areas like Flint, Michigan. “

For as bad as our roads and bridges may be, the energy grid is in far worse shape. The US energy grid is given a D+ rating by the ASCE as the grid was designed to last for 50 years yet many pieces near an unbelievable 100 years in age. As many of us have seen here in California, when the aging power grid fails, a host of problems ensue with the worst being fires that kill people and animals. Recent fires out west have burned the equivalent of the state of New Jersey.

The estimated cost to replace the wires, transformers and poles is between $1.5 and $2 TRILLION. If we were to replace the power plants, the cost grows by at least $3 TRILLION. This shows you how the infrastructure bill sounds like an insanely large amount of money. For comparison, the wars in Iraq and

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Afghanistan cost the US more than $4 trillion.

The infrastructure bill allocates $65 billion toward this vital need.

If America plans on going green and replacing fossil fuels with clean energy, we need to have a grid capable of handling the increased demand. If the grid is inadequate for current needs, how can it possibly handle a large increase in demand expected over the next decade? The power grid failure in Texas last winter was a clear warning of the dangers inherent to inadequate systems and power generation. As our grid stands now, a hostile country could explode a nuclear bomb 30 miles over the United States and wipe out our entire power grid. It should be clear that we need a power system capable of withstanding such an attack or solar flare. The last solar flare

BY HADDON LIBBY large enough to wipe out large swaths of our power grid happened in the mid-1800s. Like earthquakes, this is a risk we need to mitigate.

The bill includes $65 billion to get highspeed internet to all areas of the United States, including subsidies for the poor; $39 billion to modernize public transit; $66 billion toward trains and $11 billion toward transportation safety with more bike lanes, crosswalks, and sidewalks. It is hoped that these spending initiatives will lead to the long-anticipated high speed transit line between LA and Palm Springs, completion of CVLink and sidewalks for desert cities lacking them.

While the bill certainly has pork in it, it is the first serious attempt to make America more competitive in decades. To read the entire bill, type H.R. 3684 into any search engine.

Haddon Libby is the Founder and Chief Investment Officer for Winslow Drake Investment Management, a Fiduciary-Only Registered Investment Advisory firm. For more information, please visit us at www.

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LEGAL REPRESENTATION OF THE INJURED & CRIMINALLY ACCUSED

DID YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY RUN YOU OVER… AFTER YOUR ACCIDENT?

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aw is an information-gathering game.

We all know it is not a game, though insurance company’s take that approach and use every possible opportunity to Deny and Delay. They will advise you they need more information and if/when you serve a lawsuit it goes to a defense law firm that bills hourly. They only make money if the case does NOT settle. When a case is settled, they will Stall on sending the check.

This is because there is an overnight value for money. If they delay sending checks to 100,000 claimants, think of all the money they can invest etc. for a few days.

Let’s briefly retrace some of the things you have to do in order to not be run over by your insurance co after someone hits your car. “Accidentally Yours” was the name of my weekly legal columns in LA and CV papers as well my weekly radio show.

I advised my readers/listeners to write down all the facts on how the accident happened and what hurt them from the top of their head to the bottom of their toes. A lawyer needs this information, and one’s memory is better shortly after the accident than it is 6 months or several years later.

In addition, victims should use their cell phones at the scene to take pictures of the damage to the cars, injuries, the other driver’s license, and insurance card etc. They should get statements from the wits and get the other driver’s statement.

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Going to the ER by ambulance is better than driving to the hospital, as it validates the seriousness of the injury. Many victims don’t want to spend money on the hospital, ER, or ambulance. They don’t realize they will get it back in SPADES in the settlement.

If the victim talks to the defense, s/ he puts the lawyer at a disadvantage as it provides INFORMATION to the defense. A client doesn’t always remember what they told the adjuster… and it is not just what the victim said, but “what the adjuster/attorney THOUGHT s/he heard them say.”

Taking down social media is important, as it’s the latest trick for PI and DUI cases, for the other side to gather info. They Google the victim and check Facebook sites. They may also contact your Facebook friends to get negative information about you.

For instance, IF you post you were just in an accident and were 1 hour late for golf or tennis, it arguably suggests you were not hurt that badly. If you blog/post about playing a sport, going dancing, to the beach or on a ski vacation, while you are still seeing a doctor, this might suggest you were ok and thus faking your injuries…..or so the defense would argue. We all know one can be injured and still play tennis or golf, but with pain.

Some clients delay seeing their family doctor (or can’t get an appointment). Their doc tells them “go home and soak in a hot bath, take aspirin for pain and come back

in a month or two.” The next month the doctor says the same thing and they return 2 months thereafter.

After 3 visits, over 6 months, they were discharged with a bill of $600 and the insurance company offers them $1000. They then want to know why their case wasn’t worth a lot more since they were in pain for 6 months and they are still hurting?

The bottom line is that if you don’t see a doctor as prescribed, on a regular basis, the delay may decrease the value of future treatment. The value of the case is lowered substantially, and the case may not be financially worthwhile for an attorney. The insurance company will argue if you were really injured you would have found a way to get medical care…even in the Age of Covid”.

Ideally, you should see a doctor you have never seen before. That way there are no skeletons in your closet when the doctor prepares a medical report. In addition, you need to treat with a doctor that knows how to write medical/legal reports. I was honored to be selected annually, to lecture to the International College of Orthopedic Surgeons convention. I can tell you that most docs do not understand how to write a med/legal report.

If you delay treatment, the insurance company will argue the treatment may not have been from this accident and ask how do we know the treatment is in fact from

this accident? The insurance company thinks all claims are false. They ponder whether you slipped and fell while running around the pool or fell in your shower and then you thought, “I will say it is from my recent accident.”

Do yourself a favor and contact an experienced PI/Accident lawyer in your area to maximize your recovery and not get Run Over! Remember, the insurance company isn’t your friend; you will not be in good hands and your friendly neighbor will not give you a piece of the rock.

DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE, CALL A TAXI, LYFT OR UBER………THEY ARE A LOT CHEAPER THAN GETTING IN AN ACCIDENT OR ARRESTED AND CALLING ME. LAW ENFORCEMENT WARNS “DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER”.

DALE GRIBOW Representing the Injured and Criminally Accused “TOP LAWYER” - California’s Prestige Magazine, Palm Springs Life (PI/DUI) 2011-21 “TOP LAWYER” - Inland Empire Magazine 2016- 2019 PERFECT 10.0 AVVO Peer Rating SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE ARTICLE? CONTACT DALE GRIBOW 760-837-7500/ dale@dalegribowlaw.com

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