Episode 13

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29th May 2023

Guest: Garry Kief, Entertainment Executive & Philanthropist

On this episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar with Patrick Evans & Randy Florence, the hosts talk with entertainment industry giant Garry Kief, who has been visiting or living in the Coachella Valley since his school days. Kief is the CEO of Stiletto Entertainment, where he pioneered marketing and merchandising for some of the music industry's greatest performers, created theatrical performances from venues across the U.S. and onto the high seas with cruise lines, and has managed some of your favorite superstars including his husband, Barry Manilow. Garry recently became Chairman of the Board at the McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert, continuing his long history of service to the local arts community. You won't want to miss his great stories and experiences he shares, and as the hosts learn, he was the original "merch guy!"

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Big Conversations, Little Bar
Hosted by Patrick Evans and Randy Florence, get up close and personal with fascinating people who live in and visit the Coachella Valley and have made an impact on the region's economy, culture and global appeal as a leading tourism destination.
The series is now in its sixth season and has just launched its third year of production as it reaches the 100th episode mark in the first quarter of 2025! Many thanks to our outstanding listeners from throughout the Golden State, North America and around the world. And, a very special note of gratitude to our friends Skip Paige and Kate Spates for hosting us at Little Bar in Palm Desert, CA, and to Chairman Garry Kief, Digital Content Whiz Leanne McNeil and all the fine staff at the McCallum Theatre, without whose sponsorship this program would not be made possible to bring you every single week. Please support these enterprises as doing so helps support our ability to deliver hours of entertainment each month to our loyal followers.

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