Saturday, July 25, 2009
Indio Performing Arts Center
Indio, California

Story and photos by John Garber

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As I opened the door and got out of my car last Saturday night July 25, 2009, in the parking lot of the Indio Performing Arts Center in the desert near Palm Springs, I was hit by the ugly heat and high humidity that had plagued the Coachella Valley for the last week or so. At that point, all I was looking for was a little refreshment. Little did I know that my refreshment would come in the form of a nice cool theater, some soft drinks (beer if I wanted it), pizza and a pleasant addition to The Big Show Live, in the form of musical talent.