Silversun Pickups and more: 4 shows to see in the Coachella Valley this weekend, May 16-19
Here are my picks for this weekend's can't-miss live music in the Coachella Valley and surrounding communities.
HOT PICK
Friday
The indie rock band Silversun Pickups released its sixth album, "Physical Thrills," in 2002. The album has been described as a "musical journey" featuring horror-inspired sounds, gentler vocals and other new elements. It's nothing new for the Los Angeles band who have always pushed the envelope on all six albums in its discography.
Silversun Pickups will perform on Friday at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa in Rancho Mirage.
If you go: 8 p.m. Friday, Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. $40 to $90. aguacalientecasinos.com
BEST BETS
Thursday - Saturday
Magic: You may recognize nine-time Magic Castle award winner John Carney from his appearances on the TV sitcoms "Spin City" and "Two and a Half Men" or the "Late Show with David Letterman." The magician is known for his multifaceted talents in comedy, acting and magic.
See for yourself when Carney performs multiple shows on Thursday to Saturday at Marvyn's Magic Theater.
If you go: Multiple performances, Thursday to Saturday, Marvyn's Magic Theater, 46-630 Washington St., La Quinta. $75. marvynsmagictheater.com
Saturday
Tribute: Led Zeppelin is considered by many to be one of the best rock 'n' roll bands in history. The band's sound not only changed rock music but inspired many in heavy metal and progressive rock. Even though Led Zeppelin has been imitated many times, nothing has ever been on the same level. The tribute band Led Zepagain aims for authenticity and even Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page is a fan.
Led Zepagain will perform on Saturday in the Rock Yard at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino.
If you go: 7 p.m. Saturday, the Rock Yard at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. Free. fantasyspringsresort.com
Sunday
Western: Anyone who has seen "Toy Story 2" probably knows the song "Woody's Round-Up," which was performed by the Western band Riders in the Sky. Since the late 1970s, Riders in the Sky have been performing traditional acoustic cowboy music with accordion, upright bass and fiddle, and had a children's show on CBS in 1991. In 2002, frontman Ranger Doug wrote the book "Singing in the Saddle," a comprehensive history of Western music and singing cowboys.
Riders in the Sky 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. $35. pappyandharriets.com
This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: 4 shows to see in the Palm Springs area this week
