That’s right all you 80’s lovers. Agua Caliente Casino in Rancho Mirage and Pappy and Harriett’s in Pioneertown are hosting some of my favorite acts from the 1980’s. It’s time to do our best “Rebel Yell” and revisit one of the most unique decades in music. Check out dates for Billy Idol, The Psychedelic Furs, Culture Club, Poison and Pat Benatar.
80’s Legend Billy Idol
The one and only Billy Idol will rock the stage at Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage on Saturday, August 13th at 8:00pm. Known for hits such as “White Wedding”, “Dancing With Myself”, “Eyes Without A Face”, “Rebel Yell”, and “Hot In The City”, he released a new EP “The Roadside” last summer. Sporting his spiked blond hair and signature scowl, Billy Idol still delivers on stage with a ton of energy. Ticket prices range from $75 to $200.
I Love The Psychedelic Furs and X
One of my high school faves were the Psychedelic Furs. I spent hours listening to “Love My Way” on my record player (yes, vinyl still ruled in the 80’s) and swooned with Molly Ringwald when the title song to the movie “Pretty In Pink” played. The Furs are coming to Pappy and Harriett’s on Wednesday, August 17th at 7:30pm. To make this even more amazing, they are co-headlining with pioneering punk band X, best know for their hit “Los Angeles”. This is a show not to be missed. Tickets go on sale to the general public on May 20th and are $69.
New Wave Phenomenon’s Boy George & Culture Club
Boy George & Culture Club entered the new wave scene in 1981 and never looked back. With Top 10 hits “Karma Chameleon”, “Do You Really Want To Hurt Me”, “Time (Clock of the Heart)”, and “It’s A Miracle”, Culture Club was one of the most famous bands of that genre. They will be bringing their music to Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage on Saturday, August 20th at 8:00pm. Ticket prices range from $75 to $120. I will definitely see you there!
Talk Dirty With 80’s Hair Band Poison
Featuring their original line up (Bret Michaels, C.C. DeVille, Bobby Dall and Rikki Rockett), Poison will be hitting the stage at Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage on Friday, August 26th at 8:00pm. Selling millions of albums, Poison was one of the most popular “hair bands” of the 80’s. Their smash hit “Every Rose Has A Thorn” spent three months consecutively on the rock, pop and country billboards. Other well known songs include “Nothin’ But A Good Time”, “Talk Dirty To Me”, and “Your Mama Don’t Dance”. Ticket prices range from $75 to $125.
The Female Rocker Pat Benatar
The 80’s wouldn’t be complete without the powerhouse vocals of Pat Benatar. Together with her husband Neil Giraldo, they have had over 19 Top 40 hits including “Hit Me With Your Best Shot”, “Love Is A Battlefield”, “We Belong”, “Treat Me Right” and many, many more. You can see them Friday, September 2nd at Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage at 8:00pm. Ticket prices are $55 to $85.
So, whether you are looking to relive your high school years or want to experience what your parents listened to in their youth, there are plenty of tubular choices this summer in and around the Coachella Valley. Put on your best neon, tease that hair and dance the night away!