Storm Large, Tim Dillon and more: 4 shows to see in the Coachella Valley this week
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Saturday
Rock: Those who tuned into the second season of "Rock Star: Supernova" know that contestant Storm Large can sing anything from metal to jazz. Even though the Portland-based singer didn't win and was eliminated ahead of the season finale, she went on to have a successful music career and joined the band Pink Martini. Large has also performed in the Portland theater scene and was featured in productions of "Cabaret," her one-woman show "Crazy Enough" and a Los Angeles production of Randy Newman's "Harps and Angels."
See for yourself when Large performs on Saturday at the McCallum Theatre.
If you go: 8 p.m. Saturday, McCallum Theatre, 73-000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. $45 to $85. 760-340-2787. mccallumtheatre.com
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Thursday
Punk: Canadian musician Mark Sultan is a man of mystery. He performs his one-man band under the pseudonym BBQ and a two-man project known as The King Khan & BBQ Show. He's had many many aliases and is known for wearing an Ottoman headdress while performing.
Mark Sultan will perform on Thursday at Pappy and Harriet's.
If you go: 8 p.m. Thursday, Pappy and Harriet's, 53-688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown. $15 to $25. 760-228-2222. pappyandharriets.com
Saturday
Comedy: Tim Dillon is famous for his comedy featuring social commentary and unregulated humor. Dillon's book "Death By Boomers" will be released in April and his podcast "The Tim Dillon Show" averages a million viewers a week. He's also appeared on the "Joe Rogan Experience" multiple times.
Dillon will perform on Saturday at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino.
If you go: 8 p.m. Saturday, Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. $39 to $99. 760-342-5000. fantasyspringsresort.com
Jazz: For over three decades, jazz saxophonist Boney James has enjoyed a successful career and released 18 albums. James has also performed with artists such as Morris Day, The Isley Brothers, Teena Marie and more. In 2022, he released the album "Detour" featuring his contemporary jazz sound blended with blues, soul, classical and hip-hop.
James will perform on Saturday at Agua Caliente Resort Casino in Rancho Mirage.
If you go: 8 p.m. Saturday, Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. $25 to $75. aguacalientecasinos.com
Desert Sun reporter Brian Blueskye covers arts and entertainment. He can be reached at [email protected] or on Twitter at @bblueskye.
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