"The Palomino" advance screening and mixer at Valley Relics Museum

Valley Relics has been honored to house the Palomino neon sign for years and now you will have a chance to view the documentary that tells the story of the historic music venue. It was often referred to as the "Opry of the west" with perfromers like Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, and patsy Cline gracing the stage. Also icons like Elton John, Neil Young, and Elvis Costello played surprise unannounced sets, with impromptu jam sessions featuring legends like Bob Dylan and George Harrison.

Just north of Hollywood, hidden in plain sight on a rustic stretch of Lankershim Boulevard, stood a neon-lit honkytonk 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 Pal’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 it.

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.

About Mule Kick Productions:

Los Angeles, CA/Nashville, TN based Mule Kick Productions is a female owned production company which began to facilitate the creation of The Palomino Documentary. The Mule Kick team helped to reopen the famous venue in North Hollywood for the first time in 23 years The Palomino, L.A. Country-Music Venue That Hosted Patsy Cline and Gram Parsons, Re-Opens for One Night Rosie Flores, Jim Lauderdale, Chip Kinman and more relive the club's glory days one last time. By Chris Morris / Variety. By Chris Morris / Variety in 2018 and began interviewing the many artists,musicians, historians and others to assemble the story. DBA Mule Kick Records, the company expanded its goals and began releasing records by legacy and up-and-coming artists who connect with the mission and brand of the boutique label.

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