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N������� 3, 2010 performed recently at concert in Quechan Marina Park Paul Winer By Mark Goldberg Paul Winer, owner of Reader’s Oasis Bookstore, recently returned, in Au- gust, from a reunion concert which he was specially requested to attend in Salisbury Beach, Massachusetts, as his stage presence, “Sweet Pie,”. Paul’s performances as Sweet Pie, played to over a million people during his career on the east coast and Can- ada...performances where Paul played without clothing. He is well-known to Quartzsite visitors, and world-wide on the Internet, as the photograph- friendly naked bookseller. Within the confines of the Reader’s Oasis Book- store, his lifestyle is accepted by his patrons and visitors; however, a per- formance in a public park in Blythe re- quired some creative thinking. On October 23, following a catered dinner at Quechan Park on a clear, but cool, evening , and warm up per- formance by The Western Rangers, Paul performed the songs written and performed by his alter ego, Sweet Pie during his stage career. Paul was dressed in Levi’s, sandals, a shirt with piano key design, a denim blazer, and a matching baseball cap. The very successful reunion was the first time Paul had performed profes- sionally under his stage name in 34 years. The rave revues of the concert reached Blythe Councilman, and busi- nessman, Sam Patel, who asked Paul if he would headline the kickoff event of a new concert series he was planning at Quechan Marina Park, in Blythe, California. Paul readily accepted the invitation, and went to work practic- ing (and recollecting) songs he wrote over 30 years ago and created a new show format. He asked his friend and wash tub bass player, Ralph Martin, to accompany him in the performance. WE‛RE NOW ONLINE! Sign up for VIP alerts when the next E-edition of the Desert Messenger is available www.desertmessenger.com The performance was a wonderful autobiographical excursion through Sweet Pie’s music and experiences. His dialog of the evening was not based on prepared comments, but rather a lifetime of experience which flowed forth without effort. Paul asked the audience if anyone had ever seen a performance by Sweet Pie. Much to his surprise, a winter visitor said that he had seen Sweet Pie per- form in the mid-1990’s in Port Co- quitlam, B.C. at The Wild Duck Inn. Paul was taken aback, not expecting a response from an audience in Blythe, California! Paul related some back- ground about the unique facility. The Wild Duck Inn is long gone (but not the memories); and, the site is now a major intersection of roads. ���.D�����M��������.��� Unlike the “in your face” performanc- es by the straight-forward Sweet Pie, Paul’s renditions of the old songs were preceded by warm remembrances of the motivation that led to the writing of the songs. The poignant song, “My Dad,” which Paul wrote to his 94-year old father about the mending of their 30-year period of difficult communi- cation, brought tears to many audi- ence members as the song must have stirred emotions of unmended rela- tionships with their own parents. The new presentation format result- ed in a very entertaining retrospec- tive performance of boogie and blues. The subtle accompaniment by Ralph Martin’s bass added to the depth of the musical performance. Paul’s pia- no work was flawless, unique in style, and entertaining to hear and to watch. Paul’s retrospective on Sweet Pie’s ca- reer was a very entertaining, profes- sional show that the audience enjoyed thoroughly. Paul has more irons in the fire for future performances, now that his career has been rekindled. Do not miss Paul’s next show, it promises to be a great performance of life, boogie, and the blues! QIA Welcome back members, friends & visitors! QIA office is now open 9am-noon Mon.- Fri. Vendors wanted for swap meet Nov. - March! Craft Fair 1st Sat. of every month! Daily Activities! 928-927-6325 235 E. Ironwood St., Quartzsite RV & TRUCK REPAIR BEST AUTO SERVICE YOU CAN DEPEND ON! 585 N. Central Quartzsite Open Mon-Fri 8-5 928-927-8787 Johnny DelPino, Owner Arizona stays the same: Mountain Standard Time Zone! On the first Sunday in November, when Daylight Saving Time ends, most ev- eryone else in the country “falls back” or sets their clock back one hour. We do not. 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