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It’s About Time
By Sunny Simon
During my early years, I never missed a meal due to my father’s excellent cooking. He made the best fried chicken...
Tash Sultana: A Force to be Reckoned With
Performing at Coachella Saturday, April 21 at 7:20 on the Mojave Stage
By Tracy Dietlin
There’s no denying that Tash Sultana’s electrifying performance at Weekend 1...
HIGHLY SUSPECT
BY NOE GUTIERREZ
Hailing from Cape Cod and currently Los Angeles based, HIGHLY SUSPECT closed out Coachella Music and Arts Festival Weekend I on Saturday...
Sunday Funeral releases their first CD “Hit ‘Em Again”
With a CD release party Saturday, April 21 @Hard Rock Hotel PS @8:00
By Tracy Dietlin
Sunday Funeral is a power trio from the Coachella Valley...
Monica Morones aka CAKES
By Tracy Dietlin
Monica Morones is one fierce woman who walks to the beat of her own drum. Always honest and outspoken, she doesn’t apologize...
RECORD STORE DAY 2018
By Anastasia Beaverhausen
April 21st, 2018 marks the 10th anniversary of Record Store Day. Back in 2007, Bull Moose Music employee Chris Brown suggested an...
Enjoy Deliciously Crafted Fare at Heirloom
By Denise Ortuno
Comfortable casual dining, with delicious farm-to-table craft made dishes await you at Heirloom Craft Kitchen in Indio.
One of my favorite restaurants in...
COACHELLA – WEEKEND 1 REVIEW
BY JASON HALL
Coachella weekend 1 is over and it gave us a sense of what this semi controversial lineup was capable of. I was...
SHAKTI FEST 2018: YOGA AND SACRED MUSIC FESTIVAL
Celebrate the Divine Feminine in All of Us! Shakti Fest 2018: Yoga and Sacred Music Festival Mother’s Day Weekend May 10 – 14 in Joshua...
THIS IS WHY I HATE
By Aaron Ramson
In 1914, a New York social club was celebrating its annual Saint Patrick’s Day dinner in style. There were these bougie, upper-class...
El Paseo Shopping District Welcomes World-Famous Clydesdales on April 25
By Chris Clemens
El Paseo Shopping District welcomes the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales on Wednesday April 25, as they make deliveries to restaurants on El Paseo...
JONATHAN WILSON “Rare Birds” (Bella Union Records)
By Eleni P. Austin
In these days of selfies, earbuds, SoundCloud, MP3’s and instant gratification, it’s surprising to find some musicians are still making...
Misty Moves To Barkingham
BY JANET McAFEE
Misty, a lovely homeless dog, traded in her shelter kennel last week for a royal suite at the beautiful Barkingham Pet Hotel...
A Very Merry Gentleman in Verona
BY RICK RIOZZA
Hey vino lovers! Hopefully by the time you’re reading this column, I’ve arrived safe and sound in the lovely city of Verona;...
LOUD, BIG & DUMB
BY ROBIN E. SIMMONS
NOW PLAYING:
RAMPAGE
I spent most of the movie trying to figure out for whom this brainless, boring and cartoonish movie was intended. I...
Books for Earth Day
By Heidi Simmons
We live on an amazing planet! How fortunate we are to be able to contemplate our place in the universe and celebrate...
Spring Into Fire Safety!
With the arrival of spring comes blue skies, blooming flowers and of course - spring-cleaning.
“This is the perfect time for a refresher on fire...
MARKET VOLATILITY
By Haddon Libby
The first three months of this year have been quite the roller coaster ride for investors. January was one of the best...
CAN I GET DUI FROM 1 DRINK?
A young man and his mom retained me for his high reading DUI. He swore he only had 1 drink. I said it was...
Surprising Favorites in NBA Playoffs
BY FLINT WHEELER
The NBA playoffs got underway this past weekend, and basketball bettors will try to figure out where they might have an edge. The...
Palm Springs Windmill Farm Tours in Palm Springs, CA
By Lynne Tucker
On my way to Palm Springs for a great weekend getaway, I have often passed the Windmill Farms and have been fascinated...
NEW COLUMN: AWAKEN WITH LIZZY B
Hello Coachella Valley!
Did you notice the title of this column has changed? What was once, License to Live Large, is now, Awaken with Lizzy...
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
© Copyright 2018 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): In the early history of the automobile, electric engines were more popular and common than gasoline-powered...
ADVENTURES ABOUND
BY BRONWYN ISON
It may be premature to commence planning a summer adventure. Earlier this week my family and I have solidified our plans. We’ll...
How to Avoid Cannabis Failure
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
Often, I hear clients tell me they tried marijuana and it did nothing. This can be due to many problems. Some...
Failed Management: Take It, Or Leave It
By Sunny Simon
From time to time a client walks in my door, sits down with a heavy, stress-laden sigh and tells me about...
Coachella Music Round-up: Seven Acts to See
By Rich Henrich
It is that time of year once again when the desert blossoms with concert goers, fashionistas, celebrities, revelers, and trend-setters. The Coachella...
A PERFECT CIRCLE’S BILLY HOWERDEL POISED TO EAT THE ELEPHANT AT...
By Rich Henrich
Something spectacular is about to happen this weekend as A Perfect Circle comes together to share a sound seasoned with reflection, maturity...
Carpenter Brut Crosses an Ocean to Share a Synthwave of Coachella...
By Rich Henrich
Carpenter Brut- Synthwave sounds from Poitiers, France play like a soundtrack to an 80’s horror film, filled with heavy metal riffs and...
Ron Gallo Live at Coachella: Using Music to Reflect the Times
By Rich Henrich
Ron Gallo is just what the music doctor ordered. A simple, straightforward rock machine with the hair of Bob Ross and the...
Tank and the Bangas Set to Slam and Sing to the...
By Rich Henrich
Meet the new New Orleans sound sure to give rise to butterflies with a mesmerizing authenticity only found in The Big Easy....
Raise a Glass to Great Eats and More at Dringk!
By Denise Ortuno
If you’re looking for a spot with a whimsical playful vibe, and tasty menu that won’t stretch your funds, Dringk Eatery +...
Colorful Art Created by SafeHouse of the Desert Teens just installed...
Artwork to Act as a Step-and-Repeat Backdrop for Festival-Goers to take Photos
By Andrea Carter
Colorful graffiti-inspired art created by SafeHouse of the Desert teens as...
AMERICAN IPA PART II: NEW ENGLAND VS WEST COAST
By Aaron Ramson
“Ale Prepared for the East and West India Climate” was the wordy name given by the Bow Brewery of London, England, to...
3RD ANNUAL CV MUSIC SHOWCASE – ROUND 5: THE WINNER IS:...
WITH KILL THE RADIO SLIDING INTO THE WILD CARD SLOT
By Esther Sanchez
ORMUS!
Last Sunday, April 8th, music fans, musicians and supporters gathered at The Hood...
COUNTING CROWS TO BRING THEIR DECADES OF HITS TO FANTASY SPRINGS...
After more than two decades and 20 million albums sold globally, Counting Crows are celebrating 25 years of making music by hitting the road...
GRETJE ANGELL
BY PATTE PURCELL
Do you love Brazilian jazz, swing and big band? I'd like to introduce you to a very accomplished vocalist, Gretje Angell. Her...
CARLA BRUNI “French Touch” (Verve Records)
By Eleni P. Austin
Carla Bruni was born in Italy in 1967 to a family of musicians and manufacturers. Her mother was a concert...
Embracing The Nude
By Angela Romeo
We come into the world naked. That is the way it has always been and very unlikely to ever change. We are...
BIG DOG FOSTERS NEEDED!
BY JANET McAFEE
Are you an animal lover looking to volunteer in an exciting life-saving program? You can help homeless dogs and cats by becoming...
Spring Into A Bottle Of Wine
BY RICK RIOZZA
We desert dwellers have the perfect window of time to enjoy our swiftly passing spring with some nice and tasty wines available...
SILENT BUT DEADLY
BY ROBIN E. SIMMONS
NOW PLAYING:
A QUIET PLACE
I’ve always been drawn to stories, movies and art that in some way examined or even exploited fear...
Mother and Daughter Reunion
By Heidi Simmons
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After Anna
by Lisa Scottoline – Fiction
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There is an undeniable double standard when it comes to assessing the moral behavior of women. Being...
Distracted Driver Awareness Month
You’ve seen it, and you’ve likely even done it. They’ve drifted into your lane, driven right through red lights, blown past you in a...
Riverside County Entrepreneurs and Innovators
By Haddon Libby
April is Riverside County Innovation Month. The County as well as many cities throughout the region wanted to bring heightened awareness to...
COACHELLA IS HERE THIS WEEKEND…BEWARE!
Why do I say Coachella is here.....Beware? Isn't Coachella supposed to be fun for everyone? Because of the expected crowds there is a greater...
BREAKING OUT!
By Deogracio Secretario
Jessica Macias and Alex Carlbon are two gifted millennial artists navigating and transcending the turmoil of a politicized and polarized America and...
A STAGE REVIEW OF ‘DAMN YANKEES
BY DEE JAE COX
1955 started on a Saturday. Dwight D. Eisenhower was President. The Average monthly rent was $87.00. Minimum wage was $1.00/hr. A...
Indio’s Shields Date Garden
By Lynne Tucker
Would you like to know where you can get the best date shake in the world?
Floyd and Bess Shields came to the...
MLB Betting Tips…
BY FLINT WHEELER
The Boston Red Sox were up 3-0 on Opening Day when their ace Chris Sale left the mound following six innings of...