Lady A, Ramón Ayala and more: 4 shows to see in the Coachella Valley this week
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Country: Lady A is one of the most successful bands in modern country music, having sold over 18 million albums and achieving five billion digital streams. In 2009, the band, which consists of members Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott, and Dave Haywood, celebrated a major milestone when their hit song "Need You Now" was certified nine times platinum, marking the highest certification for a country band.
The band has also won five Grammy Awards and were among the many artists on the "SpongeBob Squarepants" score to be nominated for a Tony Award in 2018.
Lady A will perform on Saturday at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino.
If you go: 8 p.m. Saturday, Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. Tickets $102 to $153. fantasyspringsresort.com
Indie: Imagine a blend of rock 'n' roll, country, jazz and blues and that's what you get with Bay Area singer-songwriter Spooky Mansion, who is currently on tour after releasing his latest album "What About You?" in October featuring songs such as "Saturdays," "Long Time Ago" and "Cut U Up."
See for yourself on Thursdays when Spooky Mansion performs at Pappy and Harriet's.
If you go: 9 p.m., Thursday, Pappy and Harriet's, 53-688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown. Tickets $18. pappyandharriets.com
Mexican: Ramón Ayala is known as the "King of the Accordion" in Mexican music. He's released over 100 albums and has won four Grammy Awards. Many of his songs are about the effects of love and its devastation, the plight of the underprivileged and more.
Ayala will perform on Friday at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa in Rancho Mirage.
If you go: 8 p.m. Friday, Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. Tickets $59.50 to $129.50. aguacalientecasinos.com
R&B: Montell Jordan's "This Is How We Do It" was released in 1995 and quickly became a club anthem, earning its place as a timeless hit that still resonates today. His other songs such as "Get It On Tonite" and "What's On Tonight" were also popular. Although Jordan later became a born-again Christian and took on the role of a worship leader at his church, vowing to leave the music industry, he has continued to record and tour.
Jordan will perform with Shai on Saturday at Morongo Casino Resort and Spa.
If you go: 8 p.m. Saturday, Morongo Casino Resort and Spa, 49-500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon. Tickets start at $57.25. morongocasinoresort.com
Brian Blueskye covers arts and entertainment for the Desert Sun. He can be reached at brian.blueskye@desertsun.com.
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