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Young the Giant at Pappy & Harriet’s

September 10, 2025 – Young the Giant performs “Cough Syrup.”

Last night, my daughter and I had a great time at the legendary Pappy & Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace, where we saw the alternative rock band Young the Giant. This was my second time seeing them, and both times were amazing. Being outdoors under the desert stars made the evening truly magical.

Pappy & Harriet’s is a classic roadhouse-style venue—part bar, part restaurant, and part live music venue. Tucked away in the remote Mojave Desert town of Pioneertown (just outside Joshua Tree), its rustic stage has hosted a remarkable list of legends, including Paul McCartney, Robert Plant, Arctic Monkeys, Queens of the Stone Age, and Patti Smith. British new wave band The Fixx was performing on the inside stage later in the evening.

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Young the Giant in Chicago

Nov. 18, 2013 – Young the Giant performing their hit “My Body.”

I had an amazing time at a private show by alternative rockers Young the Giant in a cozy space above the legendary music venue Metro Chicago. Meeting charismatic lead singer Sameer Gadhia in the green room afterward made the experience even more special. His family has a rich musical background, with his grandmother being a professional singer and his father playing classical Indian instruments.​

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Muse at Lollapalooza 2011

Aug 5, 2011 – Muse performing “Uprising” at Lollapalooza.

Muse crushed it last night at Lollapalooza 2011—truly a highlight of the festival. Unfortunately, my video footage doesn’t quite do it justice. In fairness, we were positioned far from the stage, it was the final performance of the evening, and I had partaken in a few too many celebratory drinks by that point.