The Desert Scene

Award winning producer and artist Dan Guerrero has given due respect to both LGBT and Chicano history. Now it is his turn to remember his father Lalo Guerrero, who is the "Father of Chicano Music" with a film screening, and musical performances from his brother Mark. He talks to Bonnie G. about the importance of culture, being productive and his father's legacy.

Edmund Bagnell plays the Violin! He started off as Tobias in the first national tour of John Doyle's staging of Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. This has led to performing all over the globe. Becoming the first violinist of the string quarter Well Strung, which has topped the charts! He comes onto the show with Bonnie Gilgallon to talk about his upcoming show at the CV Rep!

The Desert Rose Playhouse is taking on one of their most ambitious projects: not just one, BUT TWO PLAYS. Mae West's "Drag" and "Sex". Both provocative, scandalous, and surprisingly modern. Both shows famously landed West into a great deal of trouble, then again it is Mae West! If trouble isn't there, then its not worth it. Bonnie Gilgallon talks this double feature with Robbie Wayne.

Singer and host Maryse Nicole has had a fascinating history as a performer, including working with the Monkees. She is also a designer for not only women's fashion but for porcelain dolls. When it comes to entertainment, she hosts entertaining events where her customers can enjoy a variety of singers of different kinds. She comes onto the show to talk about music, fashion, and where to check out her fantastic events.

Singer Jeff Barnett once saw a performance of Godspell and it changed his life forever. For the last couple months, he has done Razzle Dazzle at the Palm Springs Cultural Center with our host Bonnie Gilgallon. Showcasing the very best of pop standards and broadway. He comes onto the show to talk about his origins as a singer, his struggles, and what to expect from his monthly show.

Acclaimed singer and actress Eileen Barnett, who has graced stages for Los Angeles to New York City, will perform on May 26th at the CV Rep in Cathedral City. She joins Bonnie G on this edition of The Desert Scene to preview her upcoming show. Tickets are available by going to CVRep.org or calling CV Rep at (760) 296-2966. Among her credits are roles in Company and Nine on Broadway and daytime and primetime soaps Days of Our Lives and Knots Landing.

Event producer, podcast personality and community philanthropist Melissa Neiderman chats with Bonnie G on this episode of The Desert Scene about Lip Sync For a Cure. The event takes place on May 20th and will benefit the American Cancer Society Desert Spirit. It will take place at the Palm Springs Cultural Center and will feature performances by several well-known entertainers including Judith Chapman and Kellee McQuinn. This year's judges include Keisha D, Dolores Robinson, actress Eva LaRue and Kaya Callahan, daughter of soap star and Palm Desert resident John Callahan, who passed away in early 2020 and for whom this year's event is dedicated to the memory of.

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Lorinda Vasquez came to Palm Springs in 2019 and never looked back! She is a musical creative director who has worked with great Palm Springs legends Hope Diamond. She has been behind the scenes of many of your favorite musical events in the valley.

Prince Fleet Easton is a singer, humanitarian, actor and performer known in the Coachella Valley as an essential "song and dance" man. He has released a new single for the Ukrainian People entitled "We Will Carry On". One that is both moving and powerful. Tune in to this episode to hear the song and get to know more of his upcoming projects.

Artist Tysen Knight comes to the Desert Scene to talk about. his recent Moxie Box Art Hero Award. His murals have inspired awe with the denizens of Palm Springs for its truth, and universal appeal. Centering youth artistic outreach in his work, while occasionally referencing social and political affairs.