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Author Archives: Brian Blueskye

A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Brian Blueskye moved to the Coachella Valley in 2005. He was the assistant editor and staff writer for the Coachella Valley Independent from 2013 to 2019. He is currently the arts and culture reporter at The Desert Sun.

The Lucky 13: Cynna Luchia, Frontwoman of Sticky Doll

by Brian Blueskye July 8th, 2019December 16th, 2020

Sticky Doll is planning on putting on its all-ages Sticky Fest again this October at The Palms in Wonder Valley—but you don’t have to wait until then to see this high-desert punk group in action: You can catch Sticky Doll at the three-day Idyllwild Strong Festival on Saturday, Aug. 17. For more on the festival, […]

The Lucky 13: ‘Uncle’ Ben Crowson, Drummer for Right On, Right On

by Brian Blueskye July 2nd, 2019December 16th, 2020

The Blueskye Report, July 2019: Jethro Tull, Stevie B, Lee Greenwood, Cate Le Bon—and a Whole Lot More!

by Brian Blueskye June 28th, 2019December 16th, 2020

Hip-Rock Is Back: After a Couple of Years Away From the Scene, Drop Mob Looks to Grow and Evolve

by Brian Blueskye June 25th, 2019December 16th, 2020

Keep It Together: Guster Brings a Darker Sound to the Band’s Pappy and Harriet’s Debut

by Brian Blueskye June 24th, 2019December 16th, 2020

Thank You, Janis: Tony Award Nominee Mary Bridget Davies Comes to the Copa to Sing ’80s Songs With Ryan Sudick

by Brian Blueskye June 21st, 2019December 16th, 2020

Kick-Ass Country-Rock: Chris Shiflett Comes to Pappy and Harriet’s to Share His ‘Hard Lessons’

by Brian Blueskye June 18th, 2019December 16th, 2020

The Lucky 13: Anthony Ferrer, Guitarist for Empty Seat

by Brian Blueskye June 17th, 2019December 16th, 2020

Unreconstructed ’50s Man: Folk-Rock Songwriting Legend Don McLean Comes to Fantasy Springs

by Brian Blueskye June 13th, 2019December 16th, 2020

Head Down and Work: The YIP YOPS, Now a Duo, Continue to Reach for the Stars

by Brian Blueskye June 12th, 2019December 16th, 2020

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