Carin Leon, Toto and more: 4 shows to see in the Coachella Valley this week
Here are my picks for this weekend's can't-miss live performances in the Coachella Valley and surrounding communities.
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Sunday
Mexican: In April, Carín León made history as the first Latino to perform at both the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and Stagecoach country music festival during the same year. Also, the "Según Quién" singer received a key to the City of Coachella. “At home, I never imagined that I would be playing at Coachella,” León said during the ceremony.
León will return to the Coachella Valley on Sunday to perform at Acrisure Arena as part of his "Boca Chueca Tour."
If you go: 8 p.m. Sunday, Acrisure Arena, 75-702 Varner Road, Palm Desert. Tickets start at $246.30. ticketmaster.com
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Friday
Yacht rock: If you feel like "Sailing," you'll enjoy an evening of yacht rock by Christopher Cross and Pablo Cruise on Friday at Spotlight 29 Casino. Cross is renowned for "Arthur's Theme" featured on the soundtrack for the 1981 comedy-romance film "Arthur," which won him an Academy Award for Best Song. Some of his other hits include "Ride Like The Wind," "All Right" and "Think of Laura."
If you go: 8 p.m. Friday, Spotlight 29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella. Tickets start at $49.10. spotlight29.com
Saturday
Pop: What does Toto have to do with Steely Dan, Michael Jackson, Boz Scaggs and others? A lot. The pop band featuring studio session musicians played on albums recorded by some of the biggest names in music. Toto also had many pop hits on its own, with songs such as "Rosanna," "Hold the Line," "I'll Be Over You" and of course "Africa," which has enjoyed success again in recent years as an internet meme.
Toto will perform on Saturday 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 $65 to $110. aguacalientecasinos.com
Punk: The Frights formed over a decade ago in San Diego, and ever since, they've been blending punk, surf rock and doo-wop. The band quickly gained a following through energetic live performances and eccentric music videos. In 2018, the band's musical growth was evident on their third album, "Hypochondriac." The Frights continued to evolve with their fifth album, "Gallows Humor," in 2023.
The Frights will perform on Saturday at Pappy and Harriet's.
If you go: 6 p.m. Saturday, Pappy and Harriet's, 53-688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown. Tickets start at $35. pappyandharriets.com
Brian Blueskye covers arts and entertainment for the Desert Sun. He can be reached at [email protected] or on Twitter at @bblueskye.
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