The Venue Report September 2024: Hot Wheels Monster Trucks REO Speedwagon Jonathan Karrant—and More! - Coachella Valley Independent

A look at the various entertainment offerings around the Coachella Valley and high desert in September 2024.

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Agua Caliente in Palm Springs this month offers more residencies and more comedy. Desert Blues Revival Wednesdays welcome a mix of old and new blues from BoneThumpers (Sept. 4), blues-rock power trio The Alvarez Band (Sept. 11), a soul/funk mix from Kaye Bohler (Sept. 18) and legendary blues from Len Rainey and the Midnight Players (Sept. 25). Shows are at 7 p.m., and tickets start at $17.85, available at eventspalmsprings.com. Carousel Thursdays host big covers done theme-park style from Phat Cat Swinger (Sept. 5), the soulful and seductive voice of Terrell Edwards (Sept. 12), a tribute to iconic vibraphonist and percussionist Lionel Hampton from Jason “Malletman” Taylor (Sept. 19) and Balkan and Roma music from Andrew Cohen (Sept. 26). Shows are at 7 p.m., and tickets start at $17.85 to $24.25, available at eventspalmsprings.com. For the comedy: Finnish comic ISMO will perform at 8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 14, and Saturday Night Live icon Darrell Hammond will do a set at 8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 28. Tickets for both shows start at $40. Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs, 401 E. Amado Road, Palm Springs; 888-999-1995; www.aguacalientecasinos.com.

Here are some highlights from a very busy September at Pappy & Harriet’s. At 8 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 1, DJs and counterculture saviors Emo Nite return to the desert for an evening of 2000s rock gems. Tickets start at $26. Grateful Dead cover band Grateful Shred will evoke the jam-band energy, alongside instrumental funk stars Circles Around the Sun, at 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 6. Tickets are $40.50. At 9:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 13, enjoy a night of experimental music and a unique stage show from Beats Antique. Tickets are $29.50. Sonic Youth bassist Kim Gordon brings her experimental rock to Pioneertown at 6:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 27. Tickets are $49.12. Pappy and Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace, 53688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown; 760-228-2222; www.pappyandharriets.com.

Oscar’s in Palm Springs has a busy month, residencies aside. At 7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 7, celebrate freestyle music with a concert featuring Connie, Betty Dee of Sweet Sensation, Pretty Poison, Nocera and JJ Fad. After the concert, the courtyard will transition into a dance floor. Tickets start at $39.95. At 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 13, stylistically varied singer Maximo will provide the soundtrack to an enchanting evening. Tickets start at $45. Mixing standup comedy and musical fun is John Hill, performing his show “Wellness Check” at 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 20. Tickets start at $49.95. Film and TV star Garrett Clayton shares songs and stories from his musical journey at 7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 21. Tickets start at $39.95. At 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 27, check out an acoustic performance by 1980s pop phenom Debbie Gibson. Tickets start at $59.95. Most shows include a food/drink minimum. Oscar’s Palm Springs, 125 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs; 760-325-1188; oscarspalmsprings.com/events.

The Purple Room is back and featuring some notable events amidst their residencies. At 8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 7, powerhouse vocalist Debby Holiday will perform. Tickets start at $50.85. At 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 13, drag is on full display as queens Jackie Beat and Sherry Vine host “Battle of the Bitches: Ladies of the ’80s,” a night where anything goes. Tickets start at $45.70. Jonathan Karrant will sing the songbook of Johnny Mercer at 8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 14. Tickets start at $45.70. At 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 20, and Saturday, Sept. 21, jazz vocalist Jane Monheit will celebrate the release of her new album. Tickets start at $61.15. Paying homage to Miss Peggy Lee is Chuck Sweeney with an evening of song and fun at 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 27. Tickets start at $45.70. At 8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 28, Clint Holmes will perform a set honoring icons of stage, screen and song. Tickets start at $45.70. Michael Holmes’ Purple Room, 1900 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs; 760-322-4422; www.purpleroompalmsprings.com.Sonic Youth bassist Kim Gordon brings her experimental rock to Pappy and Harriet’s on Friday, Sept. 27.

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