Desert Age is an award-winning feature documentary that uncovers the little-known story of the Coachella Valley's underground rock and roll scene from the late 1970s through the early 1990s. Told through intimate interviews and rare archival footage, the film traces how a remote desert community became an unlikely breeding ground for a generation of musicians whose influence would eventually reshape alternative and hard rock.
More than a music documentary, Desert Age is a portrait of place, creativity, and the communities that form far from the spotlight. It explores how isolation, freedom, and the stark beauty of the California desert fostered a fiercely independent culture where artists created without expectation or industry pressure.
Featuring members of influential bands including Kyuss, Queens of the Stone Age, Eagles of Death Metal, and Fatso Jetson, Desert Age captures the origins of a musical movement that continues to inspire artists around the world. Through personal stories, historic performances, and the landscapes that shaped them, the film preserves a pivotal chapter in American music history while celebrating the enduring spirit of a community that refused to follow convention.
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Desert Age: A Rock and Roll Scene History2014, 85 minutes
Written + Directed by:Jason Georgiades
Produced by:Jason GeorgiadesTrevar Cushing
Starring:Joshua HommeDave GrohlMario LalliJesse HughesSean WheelerNick Oliveri
Music By:Target 13Mutual HatredDead issueEagles of Death MetalAcross the RiverZezo Zece Zadfrack and the Dune Buggy Attack BattalionYawning ManKyussUnsoundSorta QuartetFatso JetsonThrowragQueens of the Stone Age
Shot on location in:Palm Springs, CADesert Hot Springs, CAIndio, CAJoshua Tree National ParkLa Quinta, CALos Ángeles , CAMoronga Valley, CAPalm Desert, CA San Diego, CASanta Ana, CA Venice, CA  Fargo, ND