Last night in the intimate Cascade Lounge at Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs, the Los Angeles–based rockabilly trio The Centuries played an energetic 90-minute set as part of the Desert Blues Revival series held there every Wednesday. The Centuries—who have been performing at venues and music festivals across the U.S. and Europe since 2011—brought their signature high-energy show, mixing rockabilly and rock & roll covers with original songs written by the band. Given the midsummer heat, the crowd wasn’t as large as it could have been, but everyone there seemed to be having a good time. We sure did!
Billy F. Gibbons Up Close
I’ve seen the band Z.Z. Top in concert 3 times and Billy F. Gibbon’s performance tonight was like seeing them a 4th. This time in a small, outdoor venue, the Agave Caliente Terraza at Agua Caliente Cathedral City, with Mike “The Drifter” Flanigin on bass and Chris Layton on drums. It was chilly outside, but the energy from the crowd (and the beer) kept everyone warm.
Don Felder at Fantasy Springs
I’ve never seen The Eagles in concert, but I’ve seen Don Felder, who was their lead guitarist from 1974 to 2001, twice at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino.