By Tracy Dietlin
Jesika Von Rabbit, popular front woman and keyboard player for the alt rock band Gram Rabbit will appear at BAR twice in the next couple weeks.
The Joshua Tree-based Gram Rabbit has been together for about 10 years, have toured the country and graced the stage at Coachella Music Festival, but the first time I heard them perform...
Live at the hottest road house in California... Pappy & Harriet's. January 9th, 7PM Free Show
by Robin Linn
The Bobby Nichols Band features fine musicianship and stunning guitar work. These Inner Planetary Monks have crafted a sound from desert landscape, and it is filtered through the lens of Bobby Nichols. The interplay between these talented musicians is enthralling and exciting....
By Eleni P. Austin
Lucy Wainwright Roche has a pretty impressive pedigree. She would probably prefer you don’t dwell on it. But it’s so dynastic, it bears a brief discussion.
Lucy comes from Folk-Rock royalty. Her dad, Loudon Wainwright III, began his career in the late ‘60s, one of a crop of singer-songwriters christened the “new Dylan.” Dry and laconic, Loudon...
By Janet McAfee
You are probably already familiar with the incredible ability of dogs to detect odors way beyond our human capability. Dogs are used to detect drugs and explosives in airports, they help our military in combat detect land mines, and they valiantly work in search and recovery efforts to find missing people. Service dogs can give epilepsy sufferers...
By Rick Riozza
I love receiving email from you CV Weekly readers who respond to this Vino Voice column. I thought it would be enjoyable to print some samples of your emails and my responses over this past year.
Dear Rick: I know you think you’re cool because you can write a little in French & Italian and constantly pepper your...
By Raymond Bill
Most restaurants featured in this column are places that I have reviewed after one visit. To be fair, it would be best to visit a restaurant more than once to get an accurate depiction of what they are about. Because any restaurant can have an off night (a steak gets overcooked, a server spills a beverage, etc),...
AN INCOMPLETE LIST OF GOOD AND BAD MOVIES
By Robin E. Simmons
FIRST, THE WORST…
It’s been quite a year for movies. Some very hi-profile, tent-pole, over-hyped studio efforts not only tanked at the box office but disappointed legions of ever-hopeful film lovers. Here, with my comments -- and in no special order -- are some mainstream titles that left me baffled...
By Heidi Simmons
Over the last several years, books have become more fully actualized on screen than in the past. Today, filmmaking techniques and technology are so sophisticated they can render anything imagined on the big screen. Where once only the pages in a book could take you to another world, now the wizards of cinema can bring it to...
By Haddon Libby
With the 25th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival in town from January 3rd through the 13th, we have a unique chance to see films and meet their filmmakers from around the world. Our festival ranks amongst the best attended and most relevant in the United States.
In addition to the cultural diversity that we can all experience,...
Do you have a small business interested in greater sales and profits? Is your New Year’s Resolution to start a business? They are many resources here in the Coachella Valley that want to help you.
To meet with all of us under one roof, come to SCORE’s 50th Anniversary Breakfast and Expo on Thursday, January 23rd. The event runs from...
By Dale Gribow
Many of our Coachella Valley Weekly readers will have partied too hard on New Year’s Eve and been stopped for a possible Drunk Driving……….were you? On the other hand were you the victim of a Drunk Driver who rear ended your car causing you and your passenger’s injuries?
I have sued Drunk Drivers for over 30 years for...
By John Paul Valdez
In 2014, we have only gained back about 70 percent of those all-time high 2008-9 values, which were likely overvalued. That’s a dangerous game when the American Dream is home ownership.
When they say that the “median” price of a home in Palm Springs right now is 240K they simply mean that the number has an equal...
New Years Eve is a special evening, however it’s no special pass to over-do it! “These Safe and responsible tips should be practiced year round says Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna.”
Designate a Driver! If you are going to be driving New Years Eve, don't drink and drive. If you have a friend who does not prefer to drink, make sure...
By Jennifer Tan AKA Mrs Fett
When Blizzard announced they were making Diablo III, I literally screamed with excitement in the middle of a GameStop. Why? A few reasons. Diablo was the first RPG that I had ever played, along with my first PC title. I was addicted, and young enough that I thought the piles of bones that jingled...
THE DESERT ROSE PLAYHOUSE TO PRESENT “NITE CLUB CONFIDENTIAL”
The Desert Rose Playhouse, the Valley’s live stage company serving the LGBT community, will present Miss Joey English in Dennis Deal’s “mid-century modern” jazz musical Nite Club Confidential. The production will open January 10, 2014 for a six-week run closing on February 16, 2014. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00...
Week of January 2
© Copyright 2013, 2014 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Deep bronzes and smoky cinnamons and dark chocolates will be your lucky colors in 2014. Mellow mahoganies and resonant russets will work well for you, too. They will all be part of life's conspiracy to get you to slow down, deepen your perspective, and slip into the...
By Bronwyn Ison
Exercise is at the pinnacle of New Year’s resolutions. Is obtaining an exercise routine in 2014 a goal you have set for yourself? Statistics show gym memberships soar commencing each New Year. Yet, as the year passes only 60% of those memberships are acted upon. Generally gyms offer incentives to entice the highly motivated future client. Will...
By Sunny Simon
Planning for the New Year is energizing. It always reminds me of what my engineering friends call “clean sheet design.” My process is similar. Based on my personal requirements for success, I open a new word document and develop my goals for the coming year. There is one important thing I do prior to gearing up for...
Dear Dr. Kadile, my right foot will occasionally go numb when I am sitting in the car or watching television. I think I’m just pinching a nerve because it goes away, but my uncle says I should be checked out for diabetes. Why?
-Andrew, Ranch Mirage
Andrew, if diabetes is not under control it may cause numbness or tingling in...
By Tracy Dietlin
Hot off of the success of the Halloween Bash, BB Ingle will be throwing the 30th Annual New Year’s Eve Masquerade Party on December 31. In honor of this landmark occasion of 30 years of hosting parties, BB has moved the event to the Spectacular Palm Springs Convention Center. BB is looking forward to hosting the Annual...
Article and photos by Scott Pam
Hearing The Rebel Noise for the first time at The Hood last Friday night, I was instantly reminded of the influential bands that made the 70s and 80s what they were musically. Their hard driving leads and rhythms, with pitch perfect vocals and truly catchy lyrics made me wonder why they have not been...
Featuring Alfredo Hernandez, Mike Smith, and Jon Arnold. Post Christmas Stress Release Show Coming to Schmidy's Tavern in Palm Desert along with Dali's Llama and Rawbone December 27th (9PM)
by Robin Linn
Drummer Alfredo Hernandez has been in so many ground breaking music projects over the years.....one could write volumes just about him. He has been featured in dozens of publications...
By Noe Gutierrez
Long Duk Dong is the name of the fictional character in the classic 80’s movie ‘Sixteen Candles’. It’s also the assumed name of Coachella Valley Weekly’s Best of 2013 “Best Cover Band”. They are self-proclaimed as “The Best 80’s Cover Band This Side of the Dinosaurs”. The dinosaurs they refer to are of course Mr. Rex and...
Living in the Music
by Robin Linn / Desert Rhythms
House of Broken Promises is the love child of desert bad boy, Arthur Seay and his brother in music, partner in crime, drummer, Mike Cancino. The band has been through some changes in personnel....which is always trying in a group.....and this led them to join forces with the newest member, bassist...
By Eric The Red
In recent days, our local music scene has been going through a recovery from a massive recession of local shows. At its peak, our valley had local bands playing shows all throughout the week and through the weekend. For some reason, unbeknownst to me, bands just stopped playing and venues closed their doors. Now that the...
By Eric The Red
With this major reunion show coming up, I finally got the opportunity to interview one of my newest and best friends. Bassist for Ming Tran and legendary promoter Ming Bob. Now, I’ve known Bob for about a year now, but I’ve never had the opportunity to hear his music. Now that Ming Tran has reunited, I’m...
What are you doing for New Year's Eve? We have you covered at Tilted @ Night this NYE. Live in the east end of the valley? No problem! West end? We have you covered as well! Our prices for this NYE are $10 in advance and $15 at the door, while supplies last. We also have the richest balloon...
OPENING DAY AT ELDORADO POLO CLUB
Sun. January 5. Matches at 12pm & 2pm
Public Welcome/Free Tailgating
Eldorado Polo Club is pleased to announce the launch of yet another exciting season of world class polo right here in the Coachella Valley. For over 50 years players from all over the world and across North America have gathered in the Desert to compete...
By Phil Lacombe
Name: Ken Lightcap
Where you tat: Body Accents Tattoo
Why you started tattooing: I started tattooing because I’ve always had a deep love for art and the subculture of Tattooing. I have been drawing since I was around eight years old and finally decided I wanted to be a tattoo artist when I was fifteen.
What style of tattooing do...
By Julie Buehler
Just knock it off, ok?
Just for one season, quit.
Just for one week, stop yourself from saying what every lame-ass Mike Florio-wannabe is saying.
Peyton Manning is having one of the greatest seasons in the history of sports whether the Broncos win a Super Bowl or not.
He broke ANOTHER record on Sunday and, for those keeping track, that’s the...
Article and Photos By Scott Pam
Maybe it was seeing the Hunger Games so many times and watching Katniss hit every target except one or Hawkeye in the recent Avengers movie; it could also be my love of the Lord of the Rings trilogy...
Robin Hood Archery hosts Saturday Specials for $5.00 at 10:00 A.M. and 11:30 A.M. I had been...
By Eleni P. Austin
The Parson Red Heads have been together nearly 10 years, but they have only released two full-length studio albums. The band, (Evan Way, guitar and vocals, Charlie Hester bass, Sam Fowles guitar and Brette Marie Way, drums and vocals) formed in Oregon and relocated to Los Angeles.
As indicated by their name, the band is clearly influenced...
By Janet McAfee
The cute wide eyed puppy in the pet store window captures your heart, and your children beg to adopt her. The Pennsylvania website is a colorful, professional display showing various dogs frolicking in green fields, and when you call a friendly voice offers to transport a puppy by airline to anywhere in the country. They don’t ask...
By Rick Riozza
The great news that’s just come over the wine wires is that Cristal—the “jewel” of the Louis Roederer Champagne line, which became the “bling-bling” sparkler of choice by hip-hop devotees following the blitz of mentions in rap songs in the 1990s, then dropped by Jay-Z and others when the Roederer company reportedly expressed their consternation that such...
By Robin E. Simmons
The 25th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) announces 187 films from 60 countries, including 77 premieres -- 8 world, 22 North American and 47 U.S. -- that will unspool January 3-13.
This year’s movies are more diverse in theme with a trend towards more personal, character-driven stories that defy easy genre labels. For movie buffs,...
By Heidi Simmons
At the beginning of every New Year I resolve to read more. That may seem odd since I already read one to three books a week for this Book Review column. I love books: the look, the feel and even the smell. What’s best is the unknown excitement and anticipation of its contents. Books are a very...
ROBIN E. SIMMONS ANSWERS QUESTIONS FROM “SCREENERS” MAIL BAG
I love getting email from “CV Weekly” readers who respond to my Screeners column. Here’s a selection from the past year:
Dear Mr. Simmons, I didn't get GRAVITY. I walked out after only 20 minutes. I turned in my 3D glasses and got my money back. What was it you liked so much? (J.K....
By Haddon Libby
On December 18th, the Coachella Valley Economic Partnership (“CVEP”) had a half-day stakeholder session at the Renaissance Esmeralda Hotel in Indian Wells. The meeting was the first of many in determining the Economic Blueprint from which they will base their activities for the five year period beginning in 2014.
In case you were unaware, CVEP’s...
Last week we discussed how thieves are very inventive during the Christmas Holiday Season. Here are some more scams going around as of December 2013.
REMEMBER WHAT YOUR PARENTS TAUGHT YOU: If it SOUNDS too good to be true it is a SCAM.
For instance:
You did not win the lottery in Spain, The Netherlands, Canada or anywhere else. You didn’t buy...
By Bruce Cathcart
As we approach the end of 2013 we all tend to give one final glance in the rear view mirror at the events that have taken place over the past year before we move forward with plans for the coming new year. With that thought in mind I wanted to review selected real estate advice and highlights...
It’s finally here! Everything is out and up, presents are wrapped and time to eat and enjoy (if only it were that easy…) Here are some tips to keep your feasts safe during this Holiday season: Go wash your hands! Use hot soapy water to wash your hands, utensils, and work surfaces (including cutting boards). Repeat this throughout your...
Ringing in the New Year with Champagne is as common as turkey at Thanksgiving or roses and chocolates for Valentine’s Day, let’s take a look at all of the variations of this bubbly beverage.
Champagne is a sparkling wine that comes from only the Champagne region of France. Any other sparkling wine from France is known as Crement. If the...
By Jennifer Tan AKA Mrs Fett
Everything has been wrapped, presented, exchanged, unwrapped, opened and in some cases broken. If you are anything like me, then you asked for at least a few gift cards, to save your grandma the stress of trying to learn what an HD PVR is, and now it’s time to cash those babies in. Being...
Week of December 26
© Copyright 2013 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Edmund Kean (1789-1833) was one of the most famous British actors of his time. But a contemporary, the poet Samuel Coleridge, was frustrated by Kean's inconsistency, regarding him as a great artist who on occasion lapsed into histrionics. "To see him act," said Coleridge, "is like reading Shakespeare...
By Bronwyn Ison
Time to assess the past year as we count down the last days of 2013. You may reflect fondly upon your accomplishments. Or, perhaps you had a multitude of disappointments. 2013 is now your past. Each year I have successfully been able to diminish the negatives and accentuate the positives. Hence, rid...
by Sunny Simon
The other day at a board meeting I silently observed the behavior of one of the members. Let’s call her Debbie. She is someone I rather admire for her no nonsense style. This is one individual who is unafraid to take a less than popular stance. Right or wrong, Debbie is recognized for rarely being neutral. She...
INTRODUCING NEW PRODUCT AND TECHNOLOGY TO THE COACHELLA VALLEY
The renowned Allergan pharmaceutical company, creator of Botox and other beauty products, has just released its newest FDA approved filler, and has chosen the Coachella Valley’s Dr. Wendy E. Roberts as its medical provider of the JUVÉDERM VOLUMA™ XC injectable gel.
As people age, the cheek area loses volume, making the cheeks flatten...
Their debut album, Mannequin, is now available for digital download
By Noe Gutierrez
Cover and Photos By Chris Miller (Imagine Imagery)
Picture this; Chris Miller, the phenomenal photojournalist, and I are driving a long dirt road onto a sprawling horse property with acres of hills and valleys. We see both farm and wild animals as we continue the search for our human...
By Eric The Red
After listening to their practice, while sitting around a tray of home-made nachos, I had the opportunity to interview what I can call the best new rock band in the Coachella Valley. This band is Bridger. Consisting of Jim Cathcart and Jacob Miller equally handling guitar and vocal duties, Dan Wheat on the bass as well...
By Eric The Red
In recent days, we’ve been honored by a number of amazing bands, who in their own right can be considered punk rock royalty. This next week, our valley has the privilege of hosting a show with 2 amazing bands; Riverside’s Voodoo Glow Skulls and Simi Valley’s Strung Out. I had the pleasure of speaking with Jordan...
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