Desert Symphony Segment – January 31, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 1 – Desert Symphony Segment
LISTEN TO THE COMPLETE SHOW FOR DETAILS OF SUBJECTS DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW.
THE DESERT SYMPHONY w/ Nancy Tapick, President re: 73730 CA. 111 Ste., 6, Palm Desert, CA. 92260
– REPORT that they are sponsored by Raju Mehta of El Paseo Jewelers, who does so much in the Coachella Valley for so many.
– DISCUSSION of how the “tribute bands” are often better than the original, keeping the “flame” alive. Otherwise the sound, the history, the style will disappear.
– HOLD THE DATES for the NEW SEASON – Tickets available thru the McCallum Theatre.
1. Thurs., Feb., 29; 8 PM – “I LOVE A PIANO” w/ Tony Desare, pianist, singer and songwriter. Discussion of his range and repertoire. Also sings “Sinatra”.
2. Thurs., Mar., 27; 8 PM – tribute to John Denver by Ted Vigil. He even looks like John Denver.
3. Thurs., April 11; 8 PM – tribute to Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons by the group “Let’s Hang On”.
– SAVE THE DATE: that 2/13/24 will be the annual Symphonettes Luncheon @ The Lavendar Bistro in LaQuinta. Reservations available NOW.
– SAVE THE DATE: Wed., March 6, 2024; 35TH Anniversary Gala starring Daniel Emmet & Pia Toscano, accompanied by the Desert Symphony. At THE SHOW @ the Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage. 5:30 PM Dinner, 8 PM Concert.
– (contact info; www.desertsymphony.org and (760) 773-5988)