Koyote, Nick Waterhouse and more: 4 shows to see in the Coachella Valley this weekend

Brian Blueskye, Palm Springs Desert Sun
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Saturday

Koyote will perform at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif., on August 12, 2023.
Koyote will perform at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif., on August 12, 2023.

K-pop: K-pop has gained widespread popularity in the U.S., and many modern South Korean pop bands such as BLACKPINK and BTS enjoy success on an even wider international scale, but the '90s is considered one of the best eras for the genre as European pop, jazz and hip-hop began taking shape in the sound. In 1998, the trio Koyote released the song "Genuine," which became a hit single in South Korea with many more to follow.

Koyote is still going two decades later with original member Shin Ji with Cha Seung-Min and Kim Goo.

Koyote will perform on Saturday at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino.

If you go: 7 p.m. Saturday, Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. $39 to $139. 760-342-5000. fantasyspringsresort.com

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Thursday

Lisa Vroman will perform at Coachella Valley Repertory in Cathedral City, Calif., on August 10, 2023
Lisa Vroman will perform at Coachella Valley Repertory in Cathedral City, Calif., on August 10, 2023

Broadway: Vocalist Lisa Vroman has an impressive resume. She made her Broadway debut in "Aspects of Love," and performed for many years as Christine Daaé in "The Phantom of the Opera." She also played both Fantine and Cosette in a touring production of "Les Misérables."

On Thursday, Vroman will sing songs and share stories of her life on the stage, which will be the final performance of the Coachella Valley Repertory's Summer Cabaret Series.

If you go: 7 p.m. Thursday, Coachella Valley Repertory, 68-510 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City. $50. 760-296-2966. cvrep.org

Saturday

Tribute: Looking to "Take It to the Limit?" this weekend? On Saturday, Hotel California: The Original Eagles Tribute will perform at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa in Rancho Mirage. This tribute band had no idea after starting in 1986 that it would tour around the globe and share stages with The Doobie Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Gretchen Wilson and REO Speedwagon.

If you go: 8 p.m. Saturday, Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. $20 to $60. 888-999-1995. aguacalientecasinos.com

Sunday

Nick Waterhouse will perform at Pappy and Harriet's in Pioneertown, Calif., on August 13, 2023.
Nick Waterhouse will perform at Pappy and Harriet's in Pioneertown, Calif., on August 13, 2023.

Rock: Sounds of the '60s such as R&B, jazz and soul are central to 37-year-old guitarist and vocalist Nick Waterhouse's music. The Santa Ana native grew up during the '90s listening to musicians such as John Lee Hooker, Van Morrison and The Miracles. In 2010, Waterhouse independently released the 7-inch single "Some Place/That Place," which can be found for hundreds of dollars on various sites, before recording his debut album, "Time's All Gone," on Innovative Leisure Records. He released his sixth album, "The Fooler," in April.

Waterhouse has been featured in advertising campaigns for Brooks Brothers, MR PORTER and the song "Time's All Gone" appeared in a 2014 Lexus commercial.

Waterhouse will perform on Sunday at Pappy and Harriet's.

If you go: 8 p.m. Sunday, Pappy and Harriet's, 53-688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown. 760-228-2222. pappyandharriets.com

Brian Blueskye covers arts and entertainment for the Desert Sun. He can be reached at brian.blueskye@desertsun.com or on Twitter at @bblueskye.

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