In the mood for some live entertainment this weekend? Here are The Desert Sun’s picks for the can’t-miss performances in the Coachella Valley and surrounding communities on July 3-4.
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The Commodores at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa
R&B: The Commodores is one of the most influential R&B and funk bands of the ’70s, known for hits such as “Brick House,” “Fancy Dancer,” “Three Times a Lady,” and “Nightshift.” The band was one of Motown’s most successful acts among The Jackson 5, The Temptations, The Four Tops and more.
Lionel Richie was a member from the band’s founding in 1968 until 1982. Even though the only original member remaining is William “WAK” King, the current lineup includes former Tower of Power lead vocalist Brent Carter and twin brothers Cody and Colin Orange, who are the sons of the late founding member Walter “Clyde” Orange.
The Commodores will perform on Friday, July 3 at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa.
If you go: 8 p.m. Friday, Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. Tickets $44 to $99. aguacalientecasinos.com
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ZZ Tush at Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City
Rock: ZZ Top has an iconic image and sound, and the tribute band ZZ Tush is authentic down to the beards, the wardrobe, and the fuzzy guitars. The band performs several ZZ Top songs such as “Sharp Dressed Man,” “Legs” “La Grange” and more.
See for yourself on Friday when ZZ Tush performs at Agua Caliente Casino in Cathedral City.
If you go: 8 p.m. Friday, Agua Caliente Casino, 68-960 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City. Free. aguacalientecasinos.com
Less is More at The Dune Room
Dance: Are you searching for an exciting new dance party experience in the desert? Or just looking for an alternative event this holiday? Head to the Dune Room on Saturday, July 4 for “Less Is More,” showcasing the European electronic music subgenre of minimal. The event will feature performances by DJs Ozzy, Nando, Cuernos and ASI.
If you go: 9 p.m. Saturday, The Dune Room, 82-707 Miles Ave., Indio. Free admission with RSVP before 10 p.m., $20. duneroomindio.com
Anthrax at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
Tribute: As a thrash metal band, what separated Anthrax from its contemporaries was its incorporation of fusion music and humor into songwriting. The band also collaborated with the hip-hop group Public Enemy on the song “Bring tha Noize.”
On Saturday, the Anthrax tribute Medusa will perform in the Rock Yard at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino.
If you go: 7 p.m. Saturday, Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. Free. fantasyspringsresort.com
This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: Your guide to the top concerts this weekend in the Coachella Valley
Reporting by Brian Blueskye, Palm Springs Desert Sun / Palm Springs Desert Sun
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