By Morgan James
It's the one year Coachella-versary for Will Sturgeon's band, brightener, in which they showcased keen musical talent and a mod soundscape to an audience of tens of thousands from all over the world. Between playing the internationally acclaimed Coachella Festival and brightener's win at the Tachevah music festival just before, Will's career was skyrocketing at record pace....
By Noe Gutierrez
Drop Mob is composed of Gabe Perez on vocals, Dave Burk (DRB) on lead guitar, Steven Zepeda on bass, John Camacho on drums and Curtis Hendricks on guitar. Their sound is defined as aggressive rap metal, but you can hear a Red Hot Chili Peppers vibe and ‘nu metal’ influences. Drop Mob will be performing at Desert...
By Eleni P. Austin
If you came of age in the late ‘80s and preferred Punk over Top 40, the only place to find new music was on MTV’s “120 Minutes” program. For two hours every Sunday night the music television channel corralled all the outlier artists that, apparently, seemed too exotic for regular airplay.
It was kind of a form...
By Morgan James
Week #9 of the CV Open Mic Competition 2017 at The Block Sports Bar & Grill in Cathedral City was a thrilling show as new audience members discovered the fun and the performers showed up in full force. What an exciting show it was! T-shirts from The Block Sports Bar & Grill were given away to several...
By Patte Purcell
About a month or so ago we attended the Zelda's Night Club 40th Anniversary Party and we had a blast! The great dance tunes from the 70's and 80's and our age group attending brought back so many memories.
Mike McCormick from Zelda's was inundated with people wanting to have him do another one so we teamed up...
By Angela Romeo
Hard Edge is a term coined by the art critic Jules Langster to describe work that is characterized by simplified, geometric forms drawn with precise contours and broad strokes of monochromatic color. A path of sharp crisp lines is rarely the path to becoming an artist. Case in point - artist Marcy Gregory.
With a background in art...
By Dee Jae Cox
Playwright Thornton Wilder said, “I regard the theatre as the greatest of all art forms, the most immediate way in which a human being can share with another the sense of what it is to be a human being.”
In any small town or big city across the country you will find a theater. Whether it’s a...
By Robin E. Simmons
NOW PLAYING:
THE LOST CITY OF Z
Methodical and deliberate in it’s structure and pacing with a welcome emphasis on the overwhelming splendors (both sights and sounds) of its jungle location makes this epic adventure as intellectually provocative as it is a treat for the eyes. Charlie Hunnam does justice to the complex protagonist of Lt. Col. Percy...
By Heidi Simmons
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Culture as Weapon
by Nato Thompson
Nonfiction
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Everyday, Americans participate in creating culture. Whether its getting coffee at Starbucks, Going Red for Women or simply retweeting a message, culture is shaping how American’s think and feel. Culture as Weapon: The Art of Influence in Everyday Life by Nato Thompson (Melville House, 288 pages) sets out to explain the role we...
By Denise Ortuno-Neil
Picture it, a refreshing tangy ice cold Margarita blissfully floating in your mouth, the slight tinge of salt grazing your lips (or not if you like to go salt-less). There is nothing quite like it on a warm weekend afternoon, and Fresh Agave in Palm Desert has one of the best Margaritas in the Coachella Valley. Coupled...
By Rick Riozza
I told you this was going to happen. In the desert here, springtime has always sprung into a quick summertime heater. Even though we received our great share of rain and wonderful snow on our mountains, we have the example of day-one of the BNP Paribas Tennis Open that spiked to 90 degrees, and, now the usual...
By Janet McAfee
Regular readers of this column know that one of our continuing themes is encouraging people to adopt a shelter dog or cat. Many columns feature some of these amazing animals and how they transformed the lives of their adopters for the better. I work with Loving All Animals' rescue dog adoption program, Mobile Mutts, and worked with...
Do you know someone or perhaps recognize yourself in this article? If you are reading this and say yes to the question, it’s time to make a change.
Do you know someone who drinks too much? Drinking too much alcohol increases people’s risk of injuries, violence, drowning, liver disease, and some types of cancer.
The good news? We can all do...
By Haddon Libby
The Coachella Valley has been the epicenter of live music for the last three weeks which brings up the question - ‘What is the most popular music genre in the United States?’
According to Nielsen Music, Rock commands 30% of all music industry revenues followed closely by Rap/R&B at 22%, Pop at 19% and Country with 10%. The...
By Dale Gribow
Last week I suggested to beware of DUI's or Accidents due to increased concert traffic. Today I am alerting my readers to Coachella Scams.
AIRPORT
A pickpocket steals your wallet and calls you with a disposal phone saying he found your wallet and though there was no money in it he will mail it back to you. By saying...
By Flint Wheeler
Most years, accomplishing a feat that hasn't been done in 55 years--as Russell Westbrook has done by averaging a triple-double--would make you the obvious candidate to win NBA MVP. Not this season.
While Westbrook, who is averaging a league-best 31.9 points per contest to go with 10.7 rebounds and 10.4 assists, is still regarded as the favorite, there...
Week of April 27
© Copyright 2017 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): I have misgivings when I witness bears riding bicycles or tigers dancing on their hind legs or Aries people wielding diplomatic phrases and making careful compromises at committee meetings. While I am impressed by the disciplined expression of primal power, I worry for the soul of the creature...
By Bronwyn Ison
When it happened I couldn’t believe my own ears. I recognized I was prefacing my childhood stories to my daughters as, “when I was little girl…” Yes, when I was a little girl life was very different. If you are a parent to a tween or teen or a grandparent to someone in this age group you...
By Dr. Maria Lombardo
In the world of cosmetic surgery, the facial filler has been around for a long time. In the 1980’s collagen was first approved for injection and through the years many new products have been introduced. We have come a long way from using an injectable filler to just “fill in a line” on your face and...
By Sunny Simon
Several months ago my client, Chris, hit a brick wall. After employing every strategy we discussed to score a big promotion, the job went to a co-worker with less experience. Chris was too big a man to call foul, and yet I knew he was thinking it. It occurred to me the outcome was unfair, but the...
Get Ready to Suit Up!
By Avery Wood
As Comic Con Palm Springs draws nearer, occurring August 25-27 at the Palm Springs Convention Center, founder Christopher Spellman is working to bring even more features and developments to the event.
Stan Lee is confirmed to be in attendance once again, after enjoying the event last year. He cut the ribbon at the inaugural...
By Rich Henrich
While interviewing Chicano Batman last week, Bardo mentioned a band he was really excited to see- enter Little Dragon. Somehow, I’ve been under a rock and completely missed this band. I never heard of their music. I knew nothing about them. Ironically, two days later, I was asked to interview the electronic music band from Gothenburg, Sweden....
By Morgan James
The Allah-Las are playing Coachella this year and thrilled to be in town after a month long US tour in March. The popular Los Angeles based band is looking forward to rocking the stage for a second time- the first time being in 2015. This time around, songs from the band's newest album Calico Review will be...
Festival-goers at Coachella 2017 weekend one were treated to unforgettable experiences both on and off the stage. One of the most buzzed about off-stage experiences was HP’s Antarctic Dome visual art installation, which blew everyone’s mind. The 11,000-square foot Dome was home to some of the most mind-bending, fully-immersive, 360-degree mashup of art, music and technology that left viewers...
By Noe Gutierrez
Released on 4/13/17 through Star Tribe Records and recorded in Nashville, Tennessee, Kelly Derrickson’s second full-length album, I AM, will get its proper introduction at 9 p.m. on ‘Earth Day’ Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Big Rock Pub 79-940 Westward Ho Drive in Indio, California.
The event is free and open to the public. Taking place in the...
By Rich Henrich
Every so often the opportunity to interview a legend comes along but none as great as the godfather of music and activism as the one and only David Crosby!
CVW: I consider you one of the founding fathers of modern music. What does it mean to you to be touring and playing music at 75?
DAVID CROSBY: I’m very...
Saturday April 22, 2017
By Anastasia Beaverhausen
The news became official in 2016. Vinyl sales outstripped digital downloads! Who woulda thunk? In 1990 the music industry unceremoniously dumped the original music format, vinyl, for the shiny happy promise of the compact disc. Most consumers followed suit and only die-hard collectors continued to mourn the death of the LP.
10 years later downloads...
By Eleni P. Austin
If it were possible for Elvis Costello, Bob Dylan and Nick Lowe to have a musical love child, his name would be Wesley Stace. Wesley’s music embodies the erudite wordplay of Elvis, the biting social commentary of Bob and the pure pop songcraft of Nick. Plus, like the first two, when he began his career in...
By Morgan James
The CV Open Mic Competition 2017 at The Block Sports Bar & Grill in Cathedral City week #8 was an incredible show full of enthusiastic performances. Newcomer contestants brought their best as they challenged some of our regulars to some friendly competition and thoroughly entertained our excited crowd. Some of our veteran open mic-cers gave a twist...
By Patte Purcell
Throwback to 1969 with lovelies bejeweled with glitter and flowers in their hair, music emanating from the DJ, and a plethora of vendors giving (yes giving) samples and swag to the 'influencers' who attended. Sheree Lilly, (Lilly PR) put together a fun, colorful and thoroughly entertaining 420 friendly pre-Coachella party.
The Day Sesh Art & 420 party was...
By Avery Wood
Every Tuesday night at The Hood Bar and Pizza in Palm Desert, a sequin-clad Sham Ibrahim takes the stage to host the wildly popular Drag Queen Bingo as the crowd shouts welcomingly. The event drew a bigger crowd than was expected at its inception, with new people attending every week and regulars requesting reserved tables right up...
Miramonte Indian Wells Resort & Spa is proud to offer guests and festival goers alike the chance to enjoy the Coachella festivities all weekend long. This year, Miramonte will be the place to indulge in rest and recreation pre or post-concert with onsite activities like live DJ pool parties, cabana rentals, hydration therapists, spa specials, and even live performances...
The Army Aviation Heritage Foundation’s Cobra AH-1F Bell Helicopter will be at the Palm Springs Air Museum on Saturday, April 22, 2017, selling rides. This is the first US Military Atta ck Helicopter. Rides will take place between 10 am and 4 pm. The fees are $325 for 10 minutes, and $545 for 18 minutes. To schedule a ride,...
By Robin E. Simmons
NOW PLAYING:
THE PROMISE
Directed by Academy Award winner Terry George (“Hotel Rwanda”) and based on a true story, this heartfelt and unflinchingly honest film is about the barbarian Ottoman Turks murder of 1.5 million Armenians in World War 1. In addition, nearly a million Greeks and Assyrians were marched out of the Turkish Empire with the Armenians...
By Dee Jae Cox
“At age 20 we worry about what others think of us. At age 40, we don’t care what they think of us. At age 60, we discover they haven’t been thinking of us at all.” – Ann Landers
It is a major part of the human condition to want someone else to give us the answers and...
By Heidi Simmons
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South and West
by Joan Didion
Nonfiction
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There is something magical about travel, especially when you are seeking stories. Places, and narratives, can be very near, while others can be quite distant. The beautiful and brilliant author Joan Didion gives readers a glimpse not only into the South, but also into her life as a writer and storyteller in her...
By Rick Riozza
Vino enthusiasts all around the block realize that when there’s a question of whether or not to open a very collectable vintage bottle of wine, the consideration is not particularly the occasion to do so, such as an anniversary or notable birthday, but simply, the occasion is opening that very special bottle of wine in itself.
Well—I can’t...
By Janet McAfee
Charlie, my brother's dog, died on the operating table during surgery after swallowing part of a rubber ball. The object ruptured his esophagus. Charlie's family is heartbroken over the loss of their 3-year-old Shepherd mix dog, and wondering what they could have done differently. What can pet owners do to prevent such a tragedy?
Objects most likely to...
By Haddon Libby
Many investment advisors make used car salesmen seem like a group of Mother Theresas (apologies to used car salesmen). The difference between the two is that you know what to expect on a used car lot. Investment advisors are worse in that they woo you with friendship, charm and sometimes knowledge while trumpeting the strength and stability...
By Dale Gribow
Many clients do not know their policy limits or cannot find their policy. Find it and know what is in it and keep it in your glovebox. If the at fault driver does not have coverage or enough, we make an uninsured motorist (UM) claim. It is important to note that a medical provider is primarily concerned...
Situational Awareness (aware of your surroundings at all times) is huge in the fire service. It provides firefighter safety at all times by maintaining situational awareness and being present at all times. The same holds true with driving. We all need to be aware and present and expect the unexpected at any time.
You’ve seen it, and likely have even...
By Ruth Hill R.N.
Would you, give your parent medical marijuana? Does medical marijuana fry your brain cells? Is it a gateway drug for addiction? Or is it a hoax for people to get recreational marijuana? Will measures to reduce the opioid epidemic affect access to medical marijuana? These and many other questions will hopefully make for a lively discussion...
By Flint Wheeler
We're just over a week and a half into the Major League Baseball season, and some players have already cost daily fantasy players hundreds or even thousands of dollars.
Slow starts are a part of every major pro sport, but that doesn't make them any less frustrating. However, you can capitalize on slow starts since they often result...
By Jenny Wallis
Recently I was sitting with a friend of mine, Marley, and we were having lunch. Catching up with each other and talking about the new happenings in our lives. Just as our salads were delivered she started telling me about her new romantic relationship. She explained that this guy was it! He was everything she wanted, everything...
By Dr. Peter Kadile
We still have two more weekends of festivals and this weekend is expected to reach triple digits so you need to be prepared. I discussed the importance of hydration in last week’s article and I can’t stress it enough. Make sure you drink enough water! Alcoholic beverages don’t count, so if you are drinking alcohol, make...
Week of April 20
© Copyright 2017 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): After George Washington was elected as the first President of the United States, he had to move from his home in Virginia to New York City, which at the time was the center of the American government. But there was a problem: He didn't have enough cash on...
By Sunny Simon
Over lunch my friend Ellen related a story about spending three hours on the phone with the airlines trying to sort out a mishap involving an international ticket. Most of us might have given up after thirty minutes. Not Ellen. She was beyond persistent, she was tenacious.
Tenacity is a characteristic successful people possess that propels them to...
By Rich Henrich
Imagine yourself writing songs, making music for ten years in the privacy of your room, never telling anyone your secret. Then you share your soul with someone and decide to release a somewhat anonymous song on SoundCloud. That was February 2013. By the end of that year, BANKS received nominations for awards from both BBC and MTV....
By Jason Hall
Long Beach, California circa 1978: The earth shook and the punk scene added a monumental band to an evolving southern California soundscape- T.S.O.L. (True Sounds of Liberty). From hardcore to art punk, the band varied styles on each of their albums, but made an impact on rock and roll history with politically charged songs and shows that...
By Rich Henrich
Going back to move music forward, East L.A.’s Chicano Batman blends the psychedelic rock with soothing sounds of slow-jam soul of the 60’s and 70’s with a bit of Brazilian tropicalia to create a sound that is fresh and reminiscent. In 2015, they graced the stages of Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival with their Cycles of...
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