By Patte Purcell
Wow, I’m still overwhelmed at the response from Summer Jazzfest. I’ve been getting calls, texts, and emails raving about the party, the bands and begging me to do more events and I’m happy to say I am! Stay tuned for an announcement shortly. Not only am I going to do parties on a regular basis but I’m going to do a full-fledged jazz festival next summer. I already have backers that have contacted me to make sure that it happens.
I want to say thank you to all the sponsors who made this all possible. Coachella Valley Weekly you rock! Oasis 95.9 radio thank you so very much! Sheree Lillie Lillie Pr, Ruth Ruiz RR Class Act Entertainment, Carol Corcoran, Coachella Valley Brewery, Crater Lake Spirits, Tesla Motors, Don Vincent Store for Men, Westin Mission Hills Resort, Renova Solar, Bogle Wine, Daniel James Ryan, Canyon Copy and Print (who did the Red Carpet step and repeat) and a very very special thank you to Randy Hewitson of Musicians Outlet who provided the sound equipment despite his store burning down only days before (he opened in his new location yesterday in Palm Desert).
Joe Baldino thank you for handling getting the sound done, you are an amazing artist and a great human being. It’s a privilege to work with you. You did such an amazing job and the addition of Deanna Bogart, Chase Huna and Joey Navarro made your show rock!
Slim Man, thanks for your great performance. I loved the energy!
A special thank you to Greg and Andrea Adams and East Bay Soul. What an amazing line up of talent, it is humbling. The people that attended were blown away and I had goose bumps. I love really good music and I’m so thrilled to be able to do work that I love in bringing these talented artists the attention they deserve.
Thank you Michael Paulo (Grooves at the Westin series) for inviting your people to my event. I appreciate it.
Thank you to the Hacienda Cantina and Beach Club and their great management, staff, servers, and owners. Everyone raved about the food, everyone!
I also want to thank everyone that attended. I loved your energy; you were in the flow and the euphoria of this great music. I cherish all of your beautiful comments and your hugs and kisses. You made my day! Putting this together took a lot of energy and passion and I loved doing it. Thank you all, my dear friends.
