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Oct21

How Propaganda Works

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San Diego Oasis, Grossmont Center, 5500 Grossmont Center Drive Suite 269 , La Mesa, CA 91942

Ever since Roman times those with power, and those seeking power, have employed the powerful tactic of propaganda. And it’s still very much with us, only more powerful than ever thanks to our evermore invasive media environment. What is propaganda and how does it work? Defined simply as the intentional dissemination of deceitful claims or images for the purpose of manipulating the public into following the will of the propagandists, it is more important than ever that we all develop immunity to this insidious and pervasive threat to democracy. Our personal and societal freedoms are at stake.

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Nov4

The Dying God, the Trickster, and Sacrifice

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San Diego Oasis, Grossmont Center, 5500 Grossmont Center Drive Suite 269 , La Mesa, CA 91942

Join us as we explore the interplay between these three prominent and powerful concepts in religion and mythology—the dying god, the trickster, and sacrifice. All over the world the archetype of the dying god holds sway—a divine being who takes human form only to die a sacrificial, gift-giving death. And the common archetype of the trickster god shakes and rattles us awake from our complacency by presenting divinity in shocking and disruptive forms. But why? Let’s find out!

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Two Pines

NOMINATED, BEST AMERICANA ALBUM, SAN DIEGO MUSIC AWARDS 2014

"Produced by San Diego music mainstay Sven-Erik Seaholm, its 14 songs combine Bolland’s thoughtful lyrics and warm, conversational vocals with songs that salute Neil Young, Gram Parsons, Jackson Browne and other singer-songwriters who established country-flavored rock in the late 1960s and early ’70s. By turns melancholic and upbeat, it’s a well-crafted work..."

       George Varga -- San Diego Union-Tribune

"Bolland is a master of evoking the unhurried stumble-step of Young’s ballads, the catchiness of the Eagles’ rock hooks, and close harmonies and country-wise feel that made Parsons an icon."

       Frank Kocher -- San Diego Troubadour

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California

BEST AMERICANA ALBUM, SAN DIEGO MUSIC AWARDS 2007

"The simple presentation and honest sentiment of California is The Coyote Problem at its best – just three men delivering songs that do what great songs do – make you feel the joys and pains of being alive. Singer-songwriter Peter Bolland is, quite simply, in the class of artists like Jackson Browne, Steve Earle and John Hiatt who built Americana before it had a name."

       Ed Burns -- San Diego Troubadour

"The Coyote Problem obviously knows how to craft a good song. Each tune takes you on a fulfilling journey…”

       Nina Garin -- San Diego Union-Tribune

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Wire

BEST AMERICANA ALBUM, SAN DIEGO MUSIC AWARDS 2005

"The Bakersfield gods smile when the Coyote Problem plies their wickedly enjoyable brand of beefy Americana."

       Dennis Cook -- ebong.org

"A masters course in roots rock style…heartfelt songwriting expertise…a perfect soundtrack for a long lonely ride out to the desert.”

       Ed Burns -- San Diego Troubadour

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Frame

NOMINATED, BEST AMERICANA ALBUM, SAN DIEGO MUSIC AWARDS 2002

"No fancy, specialty-store ingredients were used to create this 12-cut feast. Still, it’s meat-and-potatoes fare prepared by a master chef. Peter Bolland has The Gift. ”        John D'Agonstino, Taylor Guitars -- Wood & Steel "The lap steel resonates, the harmonica is pure Dylan/Neil and the voice is singular and soulful. A fantastic record. I am an instant fan. ”        Kenny Weissberg, Music Without Boundaries -- KPRI FM

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