HOT PICKS: Kansas tops this weekend's nightlife, Sept. 8-10

Brian Blueskye, Palm Springs Desert Sun
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Kansas will perform at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif., on Friday.
Kansas will perform at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif., on Friday.
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HOT PICK

Friday

Progressive rock: The progressive rock band Kansas is best remembered for its 1977 hit "Dust in the Wind." The song has numerous cultural references and was quoted by Keanu Reeves in the 1989 film "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure."

The band, which is named after its home state, has written other classics such as "Carry On Wayward Son," "All I Wanted" and "Play The Game Tonight." Guitarist Rich Williams and drummer Phil Ehart are now the only members left of Kansas' classic lineup, but the band continues to release new material and receive praise from rock critics.

Kansas will perform Friday at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino.

If you go: 8 p.m. Friday, Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. $39 to $69. 760-342-5000. fantasyspringsresort.com

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Thursday

Sam Morrow will perform at Pappy and Harriet's in Pioneertown, Calif., on Thursday.
Sam Morrow will perform at Pappy and Harriet's in Pioneertown, Calif., on Thursday.

Americana: Road warrior Sam Morrow's style of Americana music is full of catchy grooves and funky guitar. See for yourself when he performs Thursday at Pappy and Harriet's.

if you go: 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Pappy and Harriet's, 53-688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown. $15. 760-228-2222. pappyandharriets.com

Saturday

Guns N' Roses members, from left: Matt Sorum, Steven Adler, Duff McKagan and Slash. Adler will perform at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa in Rancho Mirage, Calif., on Saturday.
Guns N' Roses members, from left: Matt Sorum, Steven Adler, Duff McKagan and Slash. Adler will perform at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa in Rancho Mirage, Calif., on Saturday.

Rock: Guns N’ Roses drummer Steven Adler was fired from the band in 1990, but he's remained active with Adler's Appetite, Adler and now just goes by his name. In 2010, Adler released his autobiography “My Appetite For Destruction — Sex, Drugs and Guns N’ Roses."

Steven Adler will perform Saturday at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa.

If you go: 7 p.m. Saturday, Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. $20 to $50. 888-999-1995. aguacalientecasinos.com

Goth: Recently, husband-and-wife duo Luna Negra have been developing a goth scene in the Coachella Valley and hosting events at Bart Lounge featuring bands performing goth, deathrock, post-punk and more.

On Saturday, Luna Negra will host the bands Altar De Fey and Shrouds. Resident DJs Danza De Luna, Luna Divina and Dead Romeo will also perform.

If you go: 9 p.m. Saturday, Bart Lounge, 67-555 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City. $5. 760-799-8800

Wrestling: Ever wanted to experience a Lucha libre match? On Saturday at Agua Caliente Casino in Cathedral City, Lucha stars Atlantis, Extreme Tiger, Ultimo Maldito, Arkangel Divino and more will be featured for a night of action-packed wrestling.

Lucha libre stars Atlantis, Extreme Tiger, Ultimo Maldito, Arkangel Divino are scheduled for wrestling matches at Agua Caliente Casino in Cathedral City, Calif., on Saturday.
Lucha libre stars Atlantis, Extreme Tiger, Ultimo Maldito, Arkangel Divino are scheduled for wrestling matches at Agua Caliente Casino in Cathedral City, Calif., on Saturday.

If you go: 7 p.m. Saturday, Agua Caliente Casino, 68-960 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City. $15 to $25. 888-999-1995. aguacalientecasinos.com

Brian Blueskye covers arts and entertainment for the Desert Sun. He can be reached at brian.blueskye@desertsun.com or on Twitter at @bblueskye.

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