5 live shows to see in the High Desert
Live entertainment in the High Desert heats up this month with shows headlined by Lenny Kravitz, Goo Goo Dolls, local desert bands, and more.
Looking for live music in the Mojave Desert over the next two weeks? The region’s venues are rolling out a packed calendar from the Inland Empire to San Diego County and the High Desert, with big-name concerts, tribute acts and local talent on deck.
Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel in Highland leads the stretch with alt-rock favorites Goo Goo Dolls and a marquee performance from Lenny Kravitz. There’s classic pop with Paul Anka in Temecula, a Michael Jackson celebration in San Jacinto and a local three-band set in Old Town Victorville.
Here’s a closer look at the top Mojave Desert events happening from May 11 to May 24.
HOT PICK
May 23: Lenny Kravitz at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel
Rock/soul concert: One of the most genre-defying artists of his generation, Lenny Kravitz brings his fusion of rock, funk, R&B and soul to the Inland Empire’s premier 3,000-seat casino theater. A four-time consecutive Grammy winner for best male rock vocal performance, Kravitz headlines the biggest ticket of this two-week run and one of the top live music events in Southern California.
If you go: 8 p.m. Saturday, May 23 at Yaamava’ Theater, 777 San Manuel Blvd., Highland. Tickets start at approximately $567. Ages 21 and older. For details and tickets, go to yaamava.com.
BEST BETS
May 15: Michael — The Concert: A Tribute to Michael Jackson at Soboba Casino Resort
Tribute pop: This touring Michael Jackson tribute show lands at Soboba’s Cabaret Lounge for a dance-friendly night built around the King of Pop’s biggest hits. The intimate venue in San Jacinto should make for a lively, close-up experience.
If you go: 8 p.m. Friday, May 15 at Cabaret Lounge, Soboba Casino Resort, 22777 Soboba Road, San Jacinto. Doors open at 7 p.m. Ticket prices vary. For current pricing and details, go to soboba.com.
May 17: Paul Anka at Pechanga Resort Casino
Pop legends concert: Songbook icon Paul Anka, who wrote “My Way,” “She’s a Lady” and “Puppy Love,” brings his timeless catalog to Pechanga Theater. It is a rare chance to see one of classic pop’s enduring stars in an intimate Temecula venue.
If you go: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 17 at Pechanga Theater, Pechanga Resort Casino, 45000 Pala Road, Temecula. Tickets start at approximately $108. For tickets, go to pechanga.com.
May 19: Goo Goo Dolls at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel
Rock concert: Best known for “Iris” and a run of late-’90s alt-rock hits, Goo Goo Dolls return for one of the most crowd-pleasing rock shows of the stretch. Yaamava’ Theater’s 3,000-person capacity should give the Highland stop an energetic but intimate feel.
If you go: 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 19 at Yaamava’ Theater, 777 San Manuel Blvd., Highland. Tickets start at approximately $149. Ages 21 and older. Purchase tickets at axs.com.
May 23: Dussonic at Wild Goose Vintage, Old Town Victorville
Experimental local show: New Hesperia band Düssonic brings its Indie electro to Old Town Victorville on Saturday, May 23. The three-piece band is set to play at Wild Goose Vintage Store’s Living Room venue. Opening the evening will be a solo DJ set from Hesperia local King Nobody, followed by rock band Dead is Next.
If you go: 7 p.m. Saturday, May 23 at 16822 C St, Victorville, $10 at the door.
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