The Desert Scene

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 a...

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 in...

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.

After the Palm Springs Follies closed, Mark Christopher and Dan Gelfand desired to write a musical extravaganza for Palm Springs. Mid-Century Moderns was the result of years of creative sessions by the pool. A musical about the life of a housewife who goes from frumpy to fabulous in the "center of modernity of Palm Springs". Dan Gelfand comes to The Desert Scene to talk about his background, the m...

Italian tenor Pasquale Espositio won a lottery in 1998, came to America and has been pursuing his music ever since. Celebrating his Italian culture through his music, producing many successful albums, and a PBS special. On April 30th, he has an upcoming show with Coachella Valley Repertory. He comes onto the show to talk with Bonnie Gilgallon about his childhood, his first time singing, career, an...

Southern California based percussionist and conductor James Beauton is known for his experimental take on orchestra with a focus on contemporary music. In addition to many concert performances, he serves as director of the Buddy Rogers Youth Symphony. Where scholarships are given to help students achieve their musical potential. James Beauton comes onto the show to talk about the scholarship,...

Award-winning photographer David A. Lee has been behind the scenes of many of Palm Springs' biggest events. Everything from the Palm Springs Film Festival to Modernism Week to Cinema Diverse. Bonnie Gilgallon talks about his history about photographing and writing for these events.

Author Michael Craft is back with a new cozy mystery novel, Desert Getaway. The first in the Dante and Jazz Mystery series, two amateur sleuths: a white gay man working as vacation rental concierge, and the other is a black woman who is a former cop. Bonnie Gilgallon talks with him about his history as a writer, and her favorite parts of the novel.

A family curse, a pompous minister, a gay nephew, a redneck brother, a case of gout, and Loretta Lynn. That's all to be featured in Jason Hull' s upcoming play Inez's Birthday and then some. Produced by Script2Stage2Screen, and written/directed by Hull. This play features biographical elements mixed with comedy and pathos. Jason talks about his real life inspirations for the play, his past, and hi...

Jeroen Sparreboom  is co-chairing the Mama's House First Annual Charity Golf Classic and Rat Pack Dinner Show. Being held at the Indian Wells Country Club on May 21st! He promises it to be a night of nostalgia, sports and its all for a good cause! He talks about this along with what Mama's House does with Bonnie G. 

That was quite the awards ceremony! PHEW! After a week of hindsight, Bonnie Gilgallon along with Brayan Mendoza talk about the Will Smith-Chris Rock incident. Asking and answering questions such as: what should be done, what might might happen, and what is the narrative?

Bonnie G and Brayan Mendoza love the movies, but that doesn't mean they can't spill some tea. The Academy Awards have been awarding movies for 94 years. It doesn't mean that they haven't awarded some mediocre movies their highest honor. On this episode, Bonnie and Brayan talk about the worst of the lot, why they might've won, and how strong their competition was.

Singer/Actress Christine Michele had an early love for musical as a young girl, determined to make it as an artist. Struggling with mental health issues, and with raising a family, she had to fight an uphill battle to achieve her dreams. Her band Christine and The Lost Keys becoming more and more of a musical presence in the valley. Brayan Mendoza and Bonnie G talk with her about her beginnings, h...

Every year, the Palm Springs Friends of Philharmonic brings world renowned symphony orchestras to the Coachella Valley. Executive Director Marnie Mitze talks with Bonnie G. and Brayan Mendoza about PSFoP's current season, along with its educational programs, and surprising history.

Voice Actress and Voice Acting Education Samantha Paris is back in the valley! She is the Founder/CEO of Voicetrax SF, a school designed to train and teach the next generation of upcoming voice actors. To get them ready for their big shot in this multibillion dollar voice-acting industry. She talks with Bonnie G and Brayan Mendoza to talk about Voicetrax, her career, and the importance of voice ac...

Classically trained Pianist Chip Prince has been seen on Broadway and locally with the Palm Springs Gay Men's Chorus. Coming in and out of retirement, never escaping the call of the stage. The Palm Springs Cultural Center will be hosting a series of musical shows, and he'll doing one...with BONNIE G ! Yes, that Bonnie G! Together they talk about their upcoming show, his career, his musical origins...

The Desert Ensemble Theatre Presents All This Intimacy , an upcoming production about Ty, a man who gets three women pregnant in one week. As Ty deals with the ramifications of this, he comes to the realization that he has to get his life back together. DET's Artistic Director Jerome Elliot talks with Bonnie and Brayan about the show's themes, the behind the scenes, and what's in store for the Des...

Ruth Moir is both the founder and the CEO of the Steinway Society of Riverside County . A non-profit organization that promotes musical education to children in the county, they provide opportunities to see renowned musicians, and perform amazing music. She talks with Bonnie Gilgallon and Brayan Mendoza about the organization's upcoming events.

Brooke Beare has lived the life of a journalist documenting people's lives. Now she's impacting them as the Chair of Desert Arc 's board of directors. She talks about the significance of community and how career oriented programs can empower disabled persons throughout the valley. Bonnie Gilgallon and Brayan Mendoza talk with her about Desert Arc and their upcoming fundraising events. In particula...

Opening March 24 and running until August 10, Palm Springs The Musical: Born To Sparkle is coming to the Desert Rose Playhouse . Alyce Berard and Robbie Manning 's real life experiences and tragedies inspired them to write a love letter to Palm Springs. The show features 20 original show tunes, and is starting to get some buzz in the valley. Bonnie Gilgallon and Brayan Mendoza talk with them about...

Bonnie Gilgallon and Brayan Mendoza talk about their favorite artists that don't get enough love, and deserve more recognition for their accomplishments.

Sue Cameron has had a fascinating star-studded life journey. Having been a columnist at The Hollywood Reporter , she's had first-hand experiences with the greatest stars of all time. Her friendships range from Valerie Harper to Nicole Kidman . She talks with Bonnie Gilgallon and Brayan Mendoza to talk about them, along with her March 9th show Secrets of TV Legends at the Mary Pickford Theater .

Vocalist Jamey Ray has produced hundreds of recordings, 25 albums, and his musical a cappella group Voctave has over 150 million views on their videos. Him and the ten other members have performed across the globe, and represent a diverse background of experiences. He joins Brayan Mendoza, and Bonnie Gilgallon to talk about his musical origins, Voctave's success, Disney, and their upcoming March 1...