Loudon Wainwright III tops this weekend's nightlife, Feb. 2-4
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HOT PICK
Sunday
Folk: At the end of the '60s, folk singer-songwriter Loudon Wainwright III arrived on the scene following the success of artists such as Bob Dylan, Joan Baez and trio Peter, Paul and Mary. He's enjoyed a successful career ever since. In 2020, Wainwright collaborated with Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks for the album "I'd Rather Lead A Band" featuring songs by Irving Berlin, Fats Weller and others.
You can hear some of those songs for yourself on Sunday when Wainwright and Giordano perform together at the McCallum Theatre.
Aside from music, Wainwright also dabbles in acting and appeared as Capt. Calvin Spalding in the TV series "M*A*S*H," the man singing and playing guitar in "28 Days," Beamen in "Big Fish" and Dr. Howard in "Knocked Up."
Wainwright is also the father of singer-songwriters Rufus and Martha Wainwright.
If you go: 7 p.m. Sunday, McCallum Theatre, 73-000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. $35 to $85. 760-340-2787. mccallumtheatre.com
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Thursday - Saturday
Magic: The duo of Sean-Paul and Juliana Fay have appeared on shows such as Penn and Teller's "Fool Us" and "America's Got Talent," and they've also performed at the Magic Castle in Hollywood. They'll bring their magic, illusion and mentalism to Marvyn's Magic Theater from Thursday to Saturday.
The pair have been performing together since 1995 and have worked on stage with birds and a monkey and have incorporated ballroom dancing and the art of escape into their shows.
If you go: Thursday to Saturday, Marvyn's Magic Theater, 46-630 Washington St., La Quinta. $75. (833) 627-8967. marvynsmagictheater.com
Friday
Rock: Last July, Los Angeles rocker Paul Chesne was the first act to perform at Yucca Valley venue Awe Bar, and he packed the house. On Friday, he'll become a return performer.
Chesne is a regular performer in the high desert and performed at Pappy and Harriet's in Pioneertown many times.
If you go: 7 p.m. Friday, Awe Bar, 56-193 Twentynine Palms Highway, Yucca Valley. Free. 760-853-0090. awe-bar.com
Rock: For those who love rock with a dash of blues and soul, Black Joe Lewis is the live experience you've been waiting for. See for yourself on Friday when he performs at Pappy and Harriet's. Lewis and his band, The Honeybears, stood out in the Austin music scene during the late 2000s and appeared in the 2010 documentary "Echotone" about the city's prominent music scene.
Lewis has performed at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Austin City Limits Music Festival and more.
If you go: 9:30 p.m. Friday, Pappy and Harriet's, 53-688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown. $20. 760-228-2222. pappyandharriets.com
Saturday
Standards: Singer Johnny Mathis is known for singing many standards of pop music that became mainstream hits, such as "Wonderful! Wonderful!" "Misty" and "What Will Mary Say." His music has also become the soundtrack for romance across several generations.
Mathis, who has entertained audiences for 67 years, will perform Saturday at Agua Caliente Resort Casino in Rancho Mirage.
If you go: 8 p.m. Saturday, Agua Caliente Resort Casino, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. $95 to $150. 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.
This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: Loudon Wainwright III tops nightlife in the Palm Springs area
