Paramore, Rosie Flores and more: 4 shows to see in the Coachella Valley this weekend
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Saturday
Rock: When rock band Paramore released its new album, "This Is Why," in February, it was the the band's first new material in six years. Fans welcomed the group fronted by vocalist Hayley Williams back with open arms. In a statement announcing the album, Williams summarized the album's title track as "the plethora of ridiculous emotions, the rollercoaster of being alive in 2002, having survived even just the last of three or four years."
Since Paramore's founding in 2004, the band found success performing on The Warped Tour, touring with bands such as New Found Glory, Jimmy Eat World and Bayside. But the 2007 album "Riot!" elevated the band's sound and attained mainstream success. Williams also became a successful solo artist.
It's no surprise Paramore is selling out arenas around the globe. See for yourself when the band performs on Saturday at Acrisure Arena with Foals and The Linda Lindas.
If you go: 7 p.m. Saturday, Acrisure Arena, 75-702 Varner Road, Palm Desert. Tickets start at $127. 888-695-8778. ticketmaster.com
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Friday
Rock: The late Glenn Frey of The Eagles once referred to Little River Band as "the best singing band in the world." Listen to the group 1978 single "Reminiscing" and the 1979 song "Cool Change," and it's clear why Frey felt that way. The Australian band racked up hits at home and in the U.S. during the '70s and '80s.
But Little River Band endured many lineup changes through the years, and no original members remain. The group is currently fronted by bassist and vocalist Wayne Nelson, who joined in 1980.
Even though the group looks different now, you can expect to hear many familiar songs when Little River Band performs Friday at Morongo Casino Resort and Spa.
If you go: 8 p.m. Friday, Morongo Casino Resort and Spa, 49-500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon. Tickets start at $39. 951-849-3080. morongocasinoresort.com
Blues: Former Screamin' Sirens guitarist Rosie Flores has been known as an alternative country singer-songwriter, but she's now channeling her blues influences such as Roy Brown, Buddy Guy, Wilson Pickett and more. In 2019, she went back to her roots and released the album "Simple Case of the Blues."
Flores will perform Friday at Pappy and Harriet's.
If you go: 8:30 p.m. Friday, Pappy and Harriet's, 53-688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown. $20. 760-228-2222. pappyandharriets.com
Saturday
Drag: Fans of RuPaul's Drag Race will enjoy a performances by Season 15 contestants Asia O’Hara, Bosco, DeJa Skye, Jujubee, Lady Camden, Laganja, Vanessa Vanjie and more on Saturday at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa in Rancho Mirage. The tour, presented by Voss Events in collaboration with World of Wonder and MTV, is part of RuPaul's Drag Race Werq The World Tour 2023.
The show is for those 18 and older and the lineup is subject to change.
If you go: 8 p.m. Saturday, Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. $60 to $125. 888-999-1995. aguacalientecasinos.com
Desert Sun reporter Brian Blueskye covers arts and entertainment. He can be reached at brian.blueskye@desertsun.com or on Twitter at @bblueskye.
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