In the mood for some live entertainment this weekend? Here are my picks for the can’t-miss live performances in the Coachella Valley and surrounding communities Nov. 28 and 29.
HOT PICK
Saturday
Vocal: Italian singer-songwriter Matteo Bocelli, the son of renowned opera tenor Andrea Bocelli, honors his family legacy while forging his own path in pop music through original songwriting. He has collaborated with artists like Ed Sheeran, who wrote his single “Chasing Stars.”
Matteo’s fans appreciate his passion for both classical and pop music, and his live performances resonate with audiences that enjoy both traditional and contemporary styles.
See for yourself on Saturday when he performs at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa.
If you go: 8 p.m. Saturday, Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. Tickets $54.95 to $149.95 aguacalientecasinos.com
BEST BETS
Friday
Reggae: Following the death of Sublime frontman Bradley Nowell in 1997, members Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh founded the Long Beach Dub Allstars with collaborators Opie Ortiz, Michael “Miguel” Happoldt and Marshall Goodman blending reggae, dub, hip-hop, punk and more as a continuation of what Sublime built.
But the band split in 2002. A decade later, Long Beach Dub Allstars reunited without Gaugh and Wilson and have since released two albums.
Long Beach Dub Allstars will perform on Friday at Pappy and Harriet’s.
If you go: 9:30 p.m. Friday, Pappy and Harriet’s, 53-688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown. Tickets $31.86 in advance, $37.56 day of show. pappyandharriets.com
Dance: Do you love the nightlife and have the urge to boogie on the disco ’round? Then you’ll want to be at Gimme Gimme Disco on Friday at Mojave Gold. This dance party has everything. Sequins, platform shoes, polyester suits, bellbottoms and the DJs playing disco classics from The Bee Gees, Donna Summer, Cher and more.
If you go: 8:30 p.m. Friday, Mojave Gold, 56-193 Twentynine Palms Highway, Yucca Valley. Tickets $20 to $27. mojavegolddesert.com
Saturday
Comedy: Comedian Willie Barcena is renowned for an unapologetic take on subjects ranging from family life to race to politics. Before his career as a successful comedian, Barcena worked as a security guard, plumber, roofer, and limo driver. He’s appeared on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” and filmed three TV comedy specials.
Barcena will perform on Saturday at Spotlight 29 Casino.
If you go: 8 p.m. Saturday, Spotlight 29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella. Tickets start at $28.50. spotlight29.com
Brian Blueskye covers arts and entertainment for the Desert Sun. He can be reached at brian.blueskye@desertsun.com.
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