RajiWorld is thrilled to welcome LA, Nashville and Austin pals to Tucson for the premier of The Palomino documentary! Director:Adrienne Isom

Screenwriter:KP Hawthorn

Producer:Mule Kick Productions

Cast:Emmylou Harris, Lucinda Williams, Dave Alvin, Rosie Flores, James Intveld

After the film, there will be a Q&A panel with the filmmakers + special guests Rosie Flores and James Intveld, who will be performing together in concert at 9:30PM Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress Street, on the outdoor stage just 2 blocks from the theater!! Advance tickets for that are available here at https://link.dice.fm/t5e57e383d4e

Just north of Hollywood, hidden in plain sight on a rustic stretch of Lankershim Boulevard, stood a neon-lit honky tonk that would unexpectedly shape the future of American music. ‘The Palomino’ is a vibrant, untold history of the most influential country music venue you’ve never heard of – the beating heart of California Country from 1949 to 1995.

While Nashville claimed tradition, The Palomino built a revolution. This legendary North Hollywood bar became the west coast proving ground for rebels, innovators and outlaws such as Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Johnny Cash, who rewrote the rules of country music. Emmylou Harris, Dwight Yoakam, Lucinda Williams, Merle Haggard, Elvis Costello, The Pretenders and George Jones – they all passed through The Palomino’s humble doors and left forever changed.

Beyond the twang and stardom, this is also a story of family, love and personal tragedy, all woven into the fabric of The Palomino’s legendary past through the memories of those who lived them.

Fueled by freedom, grit, and raw talent, The Palomino Club was more than a venue; it was a movement. Through wild stories, unseen archival footage, and unforgettable performances, this film unearths a secret history where Dust Bowl migrants, movie cowboys, and rock ‘n’ roll misfits collided to spark a musical and cultural renaissance. If not for The Palomino, country music wouldn’t sound – or look – the way it does today. #thepalomino