In a celebration of a growing local music scene, the second annual Tachevah: A Palm Springs Block Party debuted three Coachella Valley bands April 16 prior to two headliners who were once in their position.
The Yip Yops, a Coachella Valley band comprised of high school-aged members, opened with a no-holds bar performance followed by CIVX, which has been together just since January and was also making its first appearance in a festival setting. They announced during their performance that they had been picked by Goldenvoice to play at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival for Weekend 2, April 18-20.
One11 made its first appearance and made it count, belting out a series of songs from their new album, which is available for free download from its website.
CLASSIXX, one of two headliner groups, used an on-stage TV screen to add to its visually-appealing set, and Fitz and The Tantrums closed out the show in front of the Spa Casino Resort in downtown Palm Springs.
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CIVX guitarist Dillon Dominguez. Tachevah 2014: Yip Yops, CIVX, One11, CLASSIXX
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One11 lead singer and guitarist Michael Ramirez. Tachevah 2014: Yip Yops, CIVX, One11, CLASSIXX
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A TV scren carried graphics from CLASSIX's Hanging Garden Tour. Tachevah 2014: Yip Yops, CIVX, One11, CLASSIXX
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CIVX drummer Joe Guerrero. Tachevah 2014: Yip Yops, CIVX, One11, CLASSIXX
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CIVX drummer Joe Guerrero. Tachevah 2014: Yip Yops, CIVX, One11, CLASSIXX
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Yip Yops guitarist Jacob Gutierrez Tachevah 2014: Yip Yops, CIVX, One11, CLASSIXX
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Nicolas Hernandez of CIVX gets the crowd clapping to start their set at Tachevah 2014. Tachevah 2014: Yip Yops, CIVX, One11, CLASSIXX
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One11 drummer Ryan Cenciola is a blur of activity Tachevah 2014: Yip Yops, CIVX, One11, CLASSIXX
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One11 guitarists Michael Ramirez (left) and Matthew Stone connect. Tachevah 2014: Yip Yops, CIVX, One11, CLASSIXX
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One11 guitarists Michael Ramirez (left) and Matthew Stone jam during their closing number at Tachevah 2014. Tachevah 2014: Yip Yops, CIVX, One11, CLASSIXX
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One11 dummer Ryan Canciola is a whirlwind of action Tachevah 2014: Yip Yops, CIVX, One11, CLASSIXX
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CIVX guitarist Dillon Dominguez. Tachevah 2014: Yip Yops, CIVX, One11, CLASSIXX
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CIVX guitarist Dillon Dominguez. Tachevah 2014: Yip Yops, CIVX, One11, CLASSIXX
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Yip Yops guitarist Jacob Gutierrez Tachevah 2014: Yip Yops, CIVX, One11, CLASSIXX
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Yip Yops guitarist Jacob Gutierrez signals to the crowd after their performance at Tachevah 2014 Tachevah 2014: Yip Yops, CIVX, One11, CLASSIXX
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Yip Yops drummer Ross Murakami Tachevah 2014: Yip Yops, CIVX, One11, CLASSIXX
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CIVX lead singer Nicolas Hernandez lays back on his guitar. Tachevah 2014: Yip Yops, CIVX, One11, CLASSIXX
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CIVX singer Nicolas Hernandez feels the lyric. Tachevah 2014: Yip Yops, CIVX, One11, CLASSIXX
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Yip Yops drummer Ross Murakami Tachevah 2014: Yip Yops, CIVX, One11, CLASSIXX
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One11 lead singer and guitarist Michael Ramirez. Tachevah 2014: Yip Yops, CIVX, One11, CLASSIXX
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One11 bass player Matthew Sutton contributes vocals. Tachevah 2014: Yip Yops, CIVX, One11, CLASSIXX
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One11 lead singer and guitarist Michael Ramirez. Tachevah 2014: Yip Yops, CIVX, One11, CLASSIXX
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Yip Yops singer guitarist Ison Van Winkle Tachevah 2014: Yip Yops, CIVX, One11, CLASSIXX
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Yip Yops guitarist Jacob Gutierrez Tachevah 2014: Yip Yops, CIVX, One11, CLASSIXX
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One11 guitarist Evan Boydstrun Tachevah 2014: Yip Yops, CIVX, One11, CLASSIXX
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CIVX guitarist Sal Guti. Tachevah 2014: Yip Yops, CIVX, One11, CLASSIXX
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CLASSIXX put on a visually pleasing show. Tachevah 2014: Yip Yops, CIVX, One11, CLASSIXX
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One11 bass player bangs out supportive drums. Tachevah 2014: Yip Yops, CIVX, One11, CLASSIXX
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From the Spa Resort, a backdrop of Tachevah 2014 while CLASSIXX plays Tachevah 2014: Yip Yops, CIVX, One11, CLASSIXX
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Yip Yops guitarist Ison Van Winkle leaps to accentuate the music Tachevah 2014: Yip Yops, CIVX, One11, CLASSIXX
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CIVX guitarist Dillon Dominguez. Tachevah 2014: Yip Yops, CIVX, One11, CLASSIXX
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CIVX guitarist Sal Guti. Tachevah 2014: Yip Yops, CIVX, One11, CLASSIXX
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One11 bass guitarist Matthew Sutton contributes vocals Tachevah 2014: Yip Yops, CIVX, One11, CLASSIXX
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