November 2016
Volume 2 Issue 11
TEMECULA VALLEY | SURROUNDING AREAS
BECAUSE MUSIC IS LIFE
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4 3. My wife/husband/girlfriend/boyfriend/partner isn’t pressing charges – Good for you, they’re not the District Attorney. The District Attorney is the ONLY entity that decides if criminal charges shall be filed against you. They do NOT need the victim’s agreement or cooperation. All they need is a good faith belief that they can prove the crime beyond a reasonable belief. So no, you cannot control whether charges are filed and prosecuted or not. 4. I already did time for that, so my priors have nothing to do with this new case – Wrong. Your criminal history follows you throughout your whole life. And while it is true that you can be relieved of prior convictions through Expungement and Certificates of Rehabilitation, law enforcement, the Court and the DA will always see your entire history of arrest, conviction and probation. Even if a prior conviction cannot be used as an enhancement, it would be naive to believe that prior convictions don’t influence how the Court is going to view and treat your present case. Photo by Mimi Franco.
Chris Whelton is the frontman and guitar player for The Barstow Prophets. Chris has also been a lawyer for 25 years and is one of the most experienced Criminal Defense attorneys in the area, representing juveniles and adults in all Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego, misdemeanor and felony courts.
E&B: So Chris, we’ve covered a lot of “legal” issues this year, but you must hear the same excuses from clients every day right? Chris: Right. I’m always interested my m clients’ side of the story. And in many cases my client may not be guilty of the charged offenses, or maybe not guilty of all of them. But many times their story amounts to an explanation, but not a legal defense. That’s where the lawyering comes in, trying to get the Court and the District Attorney to understand the context in which my client acted. There are very few legitimate “excuses.” And the biggest problem is that very often people don’t accept responsibility for their actions, or they want to blame someone else. I find that maturity is really black and white, and you either have it or you don’t.
E&B: What happens then? Chris: I often deal with an angry client who knows that they got caught doing something that they shouldn’t have.
E&B: And how do you deal with that? Chris: The best way to deal with any client is directly, candidly and promptly. Whether it’s good news or bad news I give it to them straight and I try to go the extra yard to explain everything to them. Then I confirm all of it in writing.
E&B: What are some of the excuses that you always hear? Chris: Here’s “sort of ” a top 10 list and my usual response. 1. It’s not a big deal, everyone I know has a DUI – Yes, actually it is a very big deal. In addition to all the money that you are going to spend for fines, fees, classes, work release, house arrest, and increased insurance, you are going to be on probation for the next three years and the DUI conviction will always be on your DMV record which your employer has access to. If you violate your probation the court can sentence you to actual jail time. If you get additional DUI’s you are definitely going to do some jail time. Drinking and driving is NOT going to be tolerated. Just call a cab, it’s simple. 2. It’s just weed – As of today, there are a lot of laws that make smoking, buying, selling, growing and transporting marijuana illegal. All of them can result in you going to jail. In addition to the specific laws about marijuana, my experience is that people who smoke weed, like people who drink alcohol, often (but not always) do really stupid things that bring them into contact with the police. For example it is illegal to drive while under the influence of alcohol, any controlled substance or any prescription medication. So when you fire up that last joint to relax at the end of the night and head over to Jack In The Box, your next stop can easily be the Southwest Detention facility.
5. I had to plead guilty in my old case – No, no you didn’t. Every Defendant has a constitutional right to a jury trial. You could have gone to trial and allowed the jury to decide if you were guilty and then been sentenced by the judge if you were convicted. Instead you chose to VOLUNTARILY plead guilty and accept a reduced sentence. Your plea was an admission that the allegations were true, no one forced you to lie about committing a crime. 6. I can’t/couldn’t do my conditions of probation because I have other responsibilities – Probation is an alternative to incarceration. If you’d rather go to jail we can delete all your conditions of probation. If you don’t want to go to jail you have to complete every condition of probation on the schedule the Court gives you. It’s that simple. If you miss work, you might lose your job. If you miss work release you go to jail, and will probably get fired from your job. People don’t understand that probation is a promise to the court. Break the promise and the judge gets to sentence you to what ever he deems appropriate. Not your boss, not your wife, the judge. It’s actually very simple. 7. It’s just all about the money man – No actually Court and criminal justice are NOT just about the money. Fines and fees are a small percentage of the consequences for a criminal conviction. It’s really all about behavior and social responsibility. The community does not tolerate drinking and driving anymore. Although marijuana is more accepted, meth, heroine and other illegal drugs are not. Violent and sexual crime are more severely punished then ever before. Criminal justice is about community safety, due process and fair punishment for breaking the laws we agree to abide by as a community. Fines and fees pay for the Court system, but they don’t drive the prosecution and never have. 8. But I’m not like these other people, I’m a really good person – Anyone can make one mistake in judgment that brings you in contact with the criminal justice system. Too much to drink one night, or financial pressure, or stress in a relationship or a moment of poor judgement are all human. And first time offenders are treated as first time offenders. But, once a person has been through the court system, they are charged with having a greater awareness of the duty to be law abiding and the consequences if they are not. When you get that 2nd or 3rd DUI, or DV arrest, or drug charge or other offense then you know what is going to happen next, and being a “ good person” isn’t going to save you. So yes, you have to learn to change your behavior ad habits and literally walk away from the situation, or suffer the consequence. 9. I know a lot of people who have done much worse stuff than me – Great. But today YOU are being prosecuted. The DA and the police do not have the time or resources to arrest and prosecute every single violation of law. The only prosecute what comes to their attention and is supported by investigation and evidence. So yes, to a degree it is a roll of the dice, but the fact that other people are not being prosecuted for similar, or worse acts does not devalue the seriousness of your case. You are not penalized for anyone else’s behavior, but you are held accountable for what you do. It’s not selective enforcement, it’s enforcement based on the resources available to the police and DA. AND #10...which is always #1. 10. The only reason I got arrested/prosecuted/sentenced to jail is because I’m ______________________. – Fill in the blank. (Black, White, Asian, Mexican, Male, Female, Young, Old, etc.). Clients almost always want to make the case all about them, when in fact most times the arresting officer and District Attorney could care less about the specific defendant’s race, creed, color, ethnicity, age, gender or any other factor. Police officers are most concerned with officer safety and collecting evidence, and prosecutors are concerned with establishing the elements of a crime and meeting their duty to provide discovery to the Defense attorney. Are there racist police and DA’s? Sure, no profession is completely immune from misconduct or prejudice. But it is a fraction of the cases in the courthouse every day. The majority of cases resolve in convictions because either the Defendant admitted their guilt or a jury found them guilty, and that result was supported by the facts. Prosecutors regularly dismiss charges that are not supported by the facts and very often they do not file all the charges cited by the arresting officer.
E&B: Wow, thanks Chris. I kind of feel like I just got a big dose of reality from my parent. Chris: No problem. I tell my clients, look, blame never solved a single problem. Here is the law, here are our best arguments and here are our limited options. Lets discuss the matter like adults and move forward. I will fight for you, but everyone has to be realistic and candid. It’s a pen, not a wand.
E&B: Right. How can readers reach you if they have questions or need your help?
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Where is John Kasich When We Need Him? by Steve Steinberg
Music has always played an important role in the campaigns of presidential candidates. As far back as 1824 when Andrew Jackson had The Hunters of Kentucky playing at his campaign stops, candidates have used music to attract voters, communicate issues, and express patriotic ideals. Abraham Lincoln, Harry Truman, and Lyndon Johnson famously used music as part of their campaigns and image. Up until the 1980s most of the music used was original music or re-writes of popular songs which promoted the candidate. Since those times the trend has been to use popular, recognizable music that reflects the values and socio-political stance of the candidate. The current presidential campaigns are no exception. John Kasich often used Beautiful Day by U2, as many candidates do. Bernie Sanders used Paul Simon’s America to rally voters to his unsuccessful bid. Hilary Clinton has used Fight Song by Rachel Platten in conjunction with her “Fight for Us” campaign slogan. Donald Trump has been using the Rolling Stones’ You Can’t Always Get What You Want to push his anti-establishment agenda. Unlike the above examples, it is not always evident why a song is chosen by a candidate. Or, more to the point, why a campaign staffer chooses the music for the candidate. One could oversimplify Ross Perot’s use of Patsy Cline’s Crazy throughout his campaign for President. The song name may suggest instability of Perot, but it turns out whenever it was played he would dance with his wife. Recently, Donald Trump has used the song and the lyrics to Al Wilson’s “The Snake” not as an indictment of his character but to suggest his position on allowing Syrian refugees into the United States. Some candidates in recent years are more transparent, and the song titles clearly explain why they are chosen. Take John McCain’s use of ABBA’s Take a Chance on Me. Trying to differentiate himself as an outsider the song title essentially begs for Democratic votes. President George W. Bush, seeking reelection asserted to his supporters and the rest of the United States that he was Still the One (by Orleans). The use of popular music by Presidential candidates is not without controversy, though. Some artists assert their music is often used with their permission by candidates. When most of these cases hit the news it is because the artist does not support the candidate’s campaign platform. Often, politicians will stop using music when the artist expresses disapproval. Such was the case when Ronald Reagan attempted to use Born in the U.S.A.
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Bruce Springsteen objected, and it was not used. Tom Petty dissuaded George W. Bush from using I Won’t Back Down.
their songs. Trump, like many other candidates in recent years, continues to use the music covered under these “blanket fees” despite artist’s objection.
In many cases though, such requests are ignored as the artist often do not have rights to say no, usually because of the songwriter associations that protects copyright infringements. Adele recently learned this when she learned that Donald Trump was using her songs during his rallies. It turns out that the facilities where he was speaking had paid the ASCAP “blanket fees” which allows the facility to use copyrighted music in their catalog. While most candidates have respected artists’ wishes surrounding the use of their music, in most of these cases they did not have to defer to the artists. Understanding this, both Michael Stipe and Mick Jagger have expressed displeasure of Trump using
It is not all bad news for the musicians, though. Bruce Springsteen saw sales of his We Take Care of Our Own soar 400% when Barack Obama used the song during his reelection campaign and at the victory speech. And artists have seen resurgence of life in old songs when a part of a high profile elections. Just ask Fleetwood Mac. After Bill Clinton made their 1977 release Don’t Stop the theme of his 1992 campaign, record sales and radio airplay increased. Clinton convinced the band to reunite to play at the 1993 Inaugural Ball, and has used the song in his reelection bid and at public appearances since.
Despite complex ownership and copyright rules, popular music still reigns, but there is a new strategy to blend music and political campaigns. Among other items on his Presidential campaign platform, John Kasich stated that if elected he would make sure that the original members of Pink Floyd reunite for a concert. That put a different spin on the election hot topic of “The Wall”. Where is Kasich when we need him? Note: Echo and Buzz does not endorse any candidate or political party. Echo and Buzz does endorse the artists and music mentioned in this article. In fact, we suggest you make a mix tape of all the songs and then rock out as you go out to vote!
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Chords and Vines: Three Years and Counting
by Steve Steinberg
This day, though, is about celebrating the successful three years past and preparing for even bigger things in the future The Temecula Valley’s very own “Chords and Vines” internet radio show celebrated the beginning of their fourth year by broadcasting from the Temecula Valley Cheese Company. It has been a fruitful three years highlighting some of the Valley’s premier musical acts in its casual, off-the-cuff style of interviewing. In fact, Chords and Vines is more like a group of friends getting together and talking music and life while enjoying a glass of wine. Leading the conversation is Kat Ellis, a fixture in local radio, whose passion for music and the artist fuels the topics. This day she and co-host Tom Plant invites the Barstow Prophets to not only sit for a chat, but also perform for the guests and patrons.
the show is called Chords and Vines. He lends his expertise in each broadcast commenting on the wines presented. Listen, and it becomes clear that he knows Kat and her music rules the roost, but he also knows the pairing with wine makes the music even better. This day, though, is about celebrating the successful three years past and preparing for even bigger things in the future. Similar things can be said for the venue for this party. The store has been in Old Town Temecula for quite a few years (since 2006) but has recently become one of the local hot spots to see local bands and musicians. It is a fitting place to host the fourth year kickoff of Chords and Vines.
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Nothing goes better with music and wine than a fine cheese. Owner Shawna Smoot and her staff are always ready to provide sample tastes and help you choose a locally sourced or other cheese from around the world. Even better, try one of their cheese plates or gourmet sandwiches while you sit on the patio and watch some of the finest local musical talent. The pairing of Chords and Vines with the Temecula Valley Cheese Company is a success. After the show is recorded, the Barstow Prophets take to the patio stage to perform original and cover songs that leave those in attendance satisfied and looking forward to many more years of Chords and Vines.
After a blistering set of blues and rock and roll covers, with some originals mixed in, Ellis is ready to talk to the two newest members of the Prophets, Mike and Ryan. But not before Chris, the lead Prophet, has a few kind words for Chords and Vines, Ellis, and his new bandmates. He credits Ellis and Chords and Vines for promoting the music and the performers of the Temecula Valley. Ellis estimates she has played over 600 songs and featured between two to three hundred musical guests. Kat clearly loves music and listening to any “Chords and Vines” broadcast one can hear her enthusiasm for the bands the show features. What Ellis brings to the table regarding music, Plant equals with his knowledge of wines. After all, Photo property of Chords and Vines.
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Joanna Pearl, Music Takes Me On A Journey On the final evening of NAMM Andy asked me if I would be willing to sing at an upcoming Grammy after-party. I was floored and I think it took me a minute just to find the word “Yes!” From that point on, Andy and I became friends. Between Cyrene, Andy and myself, we were making all kinds of plans for my future. Andy actually wanted to help me with my career and had talked about signing me with his label. The future was looking so bright and I couldn’t believe how lucky I was. The star-studded Grammy afterparty was held at Exchange LA and stars like Pierce Brosnan, Sky Blue from the band LMAFO, Star Wars set-designer Alan Roderick-Jones and the President of Mexico were among the crowd. I was so excited to perform with the band and to sing Andy’s song “Every Kind Of People.” He even gave me free range of how I wanted to perform the song and he emphasized to put my own spin on it. It was an indescribable feeling when Andy introduced me; I couldn’t believe that I was sharing the stage with him. It was an incredible night but it was over in a flash. Over the next month, we car-pooled from Temecula to LA for a couple events. I remember always saying “Thank you” when he would drop me back at my house, but I never thought that those words would be the last words I would speak to him. Just a week after our last event, Andy passed away of a sudden heart attack.
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Little did I know that I would be the last artist that Andy Fraser (renowned Bassist for the band Free) would perform with on stage before his passing in March of 2015. It has changed my life in ways that I could not have imagined…and to think that I almost never even met him. I had been contemplating attending NAMM last year, mainly because I had not booked anywhere to stay and the long days and nights during the convention in combination with the commute from Temecula to Anaheim wasn’t appealing to me. But I changed my mind at the last minute. Days
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before NAMM, I attended a board meeting for the Temecula Valley Music Awards where I met Cyrene Jagger who was the publicist to Andy Fraser. We instantly became friends. I shared my original music with her, and when she heard that I was thinking about attending NAMM she offered to share her room with me. So, I took a chance, packed a bag, and headed to Anaheim for four days; which by the way, is totally not like me. The first day went by without incident but the next afternoon is where it all changed. After a lunch meeting at the Marriott with Headliner Magazine,
based out of UK, the group of us was walking down the hallway back to the convention. Cyrene told me to start singing one of my songs, “Sensitive Material.” I gave her a confused look, and she said, “Just sing it!” so I did. The group of English men got quiet and I found myself giving an impromptu performance. After I finished, Andy was smiling he put his arm around me and said, “You’re so fired!” which was a term of endearment. It was amazing to get to know Andy. Not only was he revered amongst his piers, he was down to Earth and personable and wanted to get to know me who he had just met.
It was a complete shock. Here was a man full of passion and energy that experienced tremendous success in the music industry and took me under his wing. I hadn’t realized the impact Andy had on me; I hadn’t realized his impact on the World. I felt it then and I continue to feel it today. As most musicians know, we heal through music, so it was an honor to sing at both of Andy’s memorials in Temecula and Malibu.
I can say I was heartbroken and confused that he was gone, and the only thing that made sense was to keep making music.
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Fast forward to Summer 2016. I had been planning a trip to Denmark to attend one of my best friend’s, Simone Egeriis (also a singer/songwriter) wedding, and since I was making the leap across the pond, why not try and schedule some shows, too. A few phone calls later and my first “Mini Summer Euro Tour” was born. I was booked with Japanese-born, British based guitarist/songwriter, Saiichi Sugiyama for the 10th Annual WeyFest Music Festival held just outside of London. Saiichi and Andy had written a song called “Melting Away,” which happened to be the last song Andy had ever collaborated on. I was sent the YouTube link to the music video and I have to say it was a happy and sad moment to hear and see Andy playing. As it turned out, the lead singer on the track couldn’t be at the first performance so I was asked to help kick-off Saiichi’s tour by singing the lead vocals on this song. I couldn’t help but feel completely honored and that somehow Andy was guiding this whole thing. Next, I was booked in Germany at my friend’s venue, Alte Wache, and then in Denmark to perform at Simone’s wedding and record with Danish producers.
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The two-week tour schedule was daunting to say the least. I was faced with traveling solo and navigating my way around Europe. It was exhilarating and frightening at the same time. I’m not afraid to tell you that I was petrified when I realized that I would have to rent a car in Great Britain and drive on the left side of the road. I had to YouTube some videos to see what I was getting myself into. It was almost too much to handle when I found out that most rental cars are stick shift. I do know how to drive a standard but couldn’t fathom using my left hand to do that. Luckily, I was able to reserve an automatic, it did cost me a little bit more but it was well worth it. The eleven-hour flight from Los Angeles to London came and went with little success of sleep. Upon my arrival I was shuttled to the rental car company, and the moment of truth had come. I took a deep breath, strapped myself into the safety belt and started thinking like Beyoncé, “to the left, to the left!” It took me one hour to find my hotel that was ten minutes away. Once checked-in I began to prepare for rehearsals that night and the eight songs I had to learn for the show that was four days away. No pressure. Armed with my iPhone and Google Maps I found the practice location, and finally met the incredibly talented and warm-hearted Saiichi Sugiyama and band. Saturday came and I found myself on the huge WeyFest stage. Saichi introduced me as Andy Fraser’s prodigy. Huh? I’m just a girl from Temecula that loves music. I was stunned by the turn out of people after the performance that wanted to talk to me about my career as well as about Andy. These fans had tremendous stories of Andy playing live in the 1970’s. I could feel how much his music meant to them. Time flies when you’re having fun and I cherished every second. I met several new people who I hope will stay life-long friends. One of them being Monica George who also performed with the band. I learned that she was part of the London Community Gospel Choir who had previously provided background vocals for Madonna. She was
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invaluable to me in that she helped me prepare for the show. We hit it off so well and I found myself zipping around with Monica in the driver’s seat in a spontaneous tour as I tried to capture Snapchat moments of Buckingham Palace, Prince William and Kate’s Kensington Palace, Sky TV Studios where Game of Thrones is produced and so much more. Time was running out in London but I knew that I was just getting started on my “Mini Summer Euro Tour” and the next morning I was off to Germany. Unfortunately, due to a mix-up in communication I wasn’t able to make my second gig but I did get to enjoy my time in Germany with family none-the-less. After a couple of days in Germany, I boarded another plane and headed to Copenhagen to meet my friend Simone. It had been three years since I last saw her and her family, so there was no way to stop the tears when they warmly greeted me at the terminal waving Danish flags. Simone and I met in 2012 through one of my producer’s, Thomas Barsoe, and she stayed with me for three months in the U.S. while she continued to work on her career that started when she was nine years old and won the talent show “Scenen er din” translated to “The Stage Is Yours.” Not only was I happy to see her but also so excited to celebrate and be part of her wedding.
Wedding mode was in full force from the moment I arrived and everyday was planned out perfectly by AG: Rehearsals, flower arranging, dress fittings, last minute shopping, all stuff we American’s can relate to; but to make it even more interesting, my birthday was only two days before the wedding. So you can imagine my surprise when they took the time to plan an awesome brunch and dinner party for me. The sunny Saturday wedding was in a beautiful forest. It was a unique mash-up of Italian, Danish, American, and Turkish culture traditions. I had no idea that Danish weddings were so much more detailed than U.S. weddings. It started in the afternoon with the ceremony, cake and champagne followed by a four-course dinner, speeches, singing and then, literally dancing the night away. I spent a few days visiting and then had to head back. On the flight home it occurred to me just how much my favorite saying applied to this whole tour. Music continually takes me on a journey, whether that is performing with the likes of Andy Fraser or taking me half way across the world, “Music Is Life.”
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Music Videos: A Special Medium by Brendan Orta
Marvin Glover’s talents reach new heights as he masterfully weaves a song about what everyone’s experienced at least once Music videos are a special medium. Sometimes they are little more than bright flashing lights bombarding viewers as artists jump around the screen. Other times they can weave a tale in conjunction with the song, and yet other times still the fiction of the video may have nothing remotely in common with the music. And people still enjoy it! The heyday of MTV may have passed, but as the activity tracker on Youtube can attest to, music videos continue to be a sizable chunk of what media we digest each day, even if it’s simply in the background as we labor away at the computer screen. “No Last Call for Love,” however, is a video that demands one’s attention. The theme song of the upcoming film Last Call at Murray’s, and produced by producer and veteran musician Marvin Glover, it is powerful and
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poignant. It is a tender, passionate song that reflects the bittersweet remorse of a love, once hot, now degraded into a cold sting, not unlike the last drink of the night. Some background: Marvin Glover is a renown artist, whose masterful talents are on full display in the track as he takes through the final minutes of the bar’s “last call.” And the last pangs of a failed love. The theme single of Last Call at Murray’s, the video itself is from the perspective of Marvin himself, as he sits alone at the counter of a small bar. There are few other patrons, but those that are there are left in a mire of depression: a couple breaks apart, two friends argue, others are left to drown their sorrows in booze. All the while a small tv in the corner plays footage of the actual movie, intersecting
Marvin’s glances as he gazes out at the establishment. Near the end we see snippets of these same characters in uproarious cheer, a reminder of good times gone by. In a clever juxtaposition, we see snippets of those times at the very end, where there were once good times and uproarious cheer among the bar-goers. The song itself is slow, yet doesn’t fall into the trap of low-energy that a more mellow beat can sometimes have. Marvin’s deep yet light voice is accompanied by the calming strums of an acoustic guitar and stirs up memories of a classic open mic night, where folk would often come up with just one instrument and put their emotions into words. Even the music video itself adds to this effect, framing Marvin and his guitarist, Greg Cortez, up on a stage before a blue
neon sign, the same sign seen in the movie footage. The real world and the fictional one found in the TV merge upon the stage. Marvin Glover’s talents reach new heights as he masterfully weaves a song about what everyone’s experienced at least once. No Last Call For Love nails the tragic sting of a love numbed to nothingness, and hits you as hard as the last drink of a lonely night. You can view it now on Youtube by title name or by following this link: https://www.youtube.com watch?v=eMpoSR0Ax4U.
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Temecula Valley Music and Jazz by Kristine Turner
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Hundreds Gather to Enjoy a Spectacular Evening of Good Times! In it’s 11th Year of bringing spectacular Jazz, R & B, Funk and Good Times to the Valley, The Temecula Wine & Jazz Festival enjoyed a gorgeous new venue at the beautiful Galway Downs on the grounds of the Kentina where fans were treated to a more intimate night of music with special guests from the Paolo family that included Michael’s beautiful daughters and his beloved legendary Japanese Artist father, Rene Paulo. Hundreds gathered to enjoy a festival lineup that included Evelyn “Champagne” King who tore it up with her guitarist husband Freddie Fox. There were outstanding performances by David Pack, Brian Simpson, Kiki Ebson, Adam Hawley, Kanzaki, Mariea Antoinette, Curtis Brooks, Monty Seward
and more. A break in the show included a special auction of memorabilia from Alumni NFL Players. Wrapping up the night was the fabulous Greg Adams and his band East Bay Soul who totally “brought it!” Their undeniable sound with a four horn section led by Greg (one of the original members of Tower of Power) and vocalist Darryl Williams was worth the wait! The familiar voice of Timmy D as host, and the incredible sound brought by Starways Productions got the crowd on its feet as the lineup of world class musicians jammed the night away at one of the valley’s can’t miss festivals. After years of enjoying the spacious festival grounds
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at Vail Lake Resort, this year’s event saw not only a new venue, but a new date and time as well. Fans used to spending an entire day at Vail Lake in the month of May were missing this year with the change to September, but those who were able to make it enjoyed a beautiful evening! While the seating did not allow for the usual blankets and festival like atmosphere, the varied levels of seating and water features surrounding the Kentina and stage area were quite spectacular nestled among dozens of beautiful California Oak Trees; however, the limitation of food choices, strolling through vendors, and most importantly – the complete lack of Temecula Wines at the TEMECULA WINE & Jazz Festival were definitely missed.
Photo by Kristine Turner.
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