HOT PICKS: Los Lonely Boys top this weekend's Palm Springs-area nightlife July 22-24

Brian Blueskye, Palm Springs Desert Sun
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HOT PICK

Friday

Rock: When the "Texican" rock 'n' roll band Los Lonely Boys released its self-titled debut album in 2004, the song "Heaven" — with its catchy guitar riffs, groovy bass lines and the chorus asking "How far is heaven?" — became a smash hit, reaching No. 16 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.

Los Lonely Boys will perform on July 22 at Spotlight 29 Casino in Coachella, Calif., the band is known for its 2004 smash-hit single "Heaven."
Los Lonely Boys will perform on July 22 at Spotlight 29 Casino in Coachella, Calif., the band is known for its 2004 smash-hit single "Heaven."

At the 2005 Grammy Awards, Los Lonely Boys won "Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals" but lost "Best New Artist" to Maroon 5. The band struggled to capture the same level of success in subsequent years, but remain a popular live act.

Los Lonely Boys will perform Friday at Spotlight 29 Casino.

If you go: 8 p.m. Friday, Spotlight 29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella. $25 to $95. 760-775-5566. spotlight29.com

BEST BETS

Friday

Whitney: R&B singer Whitney Houston died a decade ago, but her music lives on and is the subject of the upcoming biopic "I Wanna Dance with Somebody" scheduled for release in December.

On Friday, fans can enjoy Gennine Francis' tribute to the late singer in "The Essence of Whitney" at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa in Rancho Mirage. Francis began her career in 2002 singing at venues in Palm Springs and became known as the "singer who looks and sounds like Whitney Houston."

If you go: 8 p.m. Friday, Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. $25 to $40. 888-999-1995. aguacalientecasinos.com

Piano: Vocalist and pianist Yve Evans isn't nationally known, but she's built a following in Los Angeles with her jazzy vocals influenced by R&B and gospel music and an extensive discography.

Yve Evans will perform on July 22, 2022 at Oscar's in Palm Springs, Calif., tickets are $10 with a reservation.
Yve Evans will perform on July 22, 2022 at Oscar's in Palm Springs, Calif., tickets are $10 with a reservation.

Evans will perform Friday at Oscar's Downtown Palm Springs.

If you go: 7 p.m. Friday, Oscar's Downtown Palm Springs, 125 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way #108, Palm Springs. $10 surcharge. 760-325-1188. oscarspalmsprings.com

Saturday

Indie: What do Big Thief, Cass McCombs and Widowspeak have in common? Indie-rock musician Sam Evian has collaborated with, produced and engineered records for those artists.

Sam Evian will perform on July 23, 2022 at Pappy and Harriet's in Pioneertown, Calif., tickets are $20.
Sam Evian will perform on July 23, 2022 at Pappy and Harriet's in Pioneertown, Calif., tickets are $20.

Evian has released three albums since his 2016 debut "Premium." His 2021 album "Time to Melt" features political themes inspired by the music of John Coltrane and Marvin Gaye.

Evian will perform Saturday at Pappy and Harriet's.

If you go: 8 p.m. Saturday, Pappy and Harriet's, 53-688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown. $20. 760-228-2222. pappyandharriets.com

Covers: Enjoy the music of The Killers, MGMT, Billie Eilish or even bands such as Pixies and The Cure? The cover band Black Crystal Wolf Kids play all that and more. Members of Cage the Elephant and Lord Huron have joined the band to perform songs during live performances.

Black Crystal Wolf Kids will perform on July 23, 2022 at Alibi in Palm Springs, Calif., tickets are $10.
Black Crystal Wolf Kids will perform on July 23, 2022 at Alibi in Palm Springs, Calif., tickets are $10.

Black Crystal Wolf Kids will perform on Saturday at Alibi Palm Springs. Joshua Tree singer-songwriter Jesika von Rabbit will also perform.

If you go: 9 p.m. Saturday, The Alibi Palm Springs, 369 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. thealibipalmsprings.com

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