The Riverside Press-Enterprise
Entertainment best bets
Next week’s entertainment at Southern
California casinos includes an iconic
Latin salsa performer, a Rock & Roll
Hall of Fame inductee known for his soul and R&B, a Grammy Award-winning
pioneer of rockabilly, a group that helped popularize Southern rock and an alternative band from the ’90s. Be sure to check the official websites for the latest event information.
Marc Anthony
One of the most prolific names in Latin music has a tour stop in Highland. Throughout his career, Anthony has been comfortable blending salsa, pop, ballads and other genres to craft his own style. He’s collaborated with major names in the music industry including Will Smith, Bad Bunny and Jennifer Lopez. The singer, songwriter and actor, known for hits “Vivir Mi Vida,” “Flor Pálida” and “Ahora Quien,” has won several Grammy Awards and has the most awards to a male artist from Premios Lo Nuestro (a Spanish-language awards show honoring the best of Latin music).
8 p.m. Tuesday, Yaamava’ Resort & Casino, 777 San Manuel Blvd., Highland. Tickets start at $260, 21 or older only. 909-864-5050, yaamava.com.
Smokey Robinson
The Grammy winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee has been in the music business for decades. He was the founder and frontman of the Motown vocal group the Miracles and also served as the vice president of Motown Records. Some of his most recognizable hits include “You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me,” “Ooo Baby Baby” and “Just to See Her.” 8 p.m. March 1, Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. $80-$175. 800-514-3849, aguacalientecasinos.com.
8 p.m. March 2, Pechanga Resort Casino, 45000Pechanga Parkway, Temecula. Tickets start at $69. 877-711-2946, pechanga.com. Later this year, Robinson will be part of the inaugural Fool in Love festival alongside other legendary R&B and soul acts Diana Ross, Al Green and Lionel Ritchie.
Gin Blossoms
The group hit mainstream success with
its album “New Miserable Experience.” The band split up before the close of the ’90s after releasing some of its most notable songs, including “Hey Jealousy,” “Found Out About You” and “As Long as It Matters.” After a series of lineup changes and a couple of hiatuses, the band has reunited and is on tour performing hits.
8 p.m. March 1, Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. $39-$89. 800-827-2946, fantasyspringsresort.com.
The Marshall Tucker Band
This was one of the earliest groups to bring Southern rock into the mainstream. The members were longtime friends who
served together in the Vietnam War and came together to perform music in the ’70s. The band, known for hits such as “Can’t You See,” “Fire on the Mountain” and “Heard It in a Love song,” continues with Doug Gray as the sole original member. In December, the band was honored at The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee, for surpassing 1 billion streams on Pandora.
9 p.m. March 1, Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, 49500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon. Tickets start at $49. 951-849 3080, morongocasinoresort.com.
Brian Setzer
The Grammy Award-winning guitarist,
songwriter and vocalist has made quite a few strides in music, including fronting the iconic rockabilly band the Stray Cats and leading a 19-piece orchestra. Last year, the singer mentioned he would be doing a series of shows with the Stray Cats but had yet to set dates for the summer in Southern California. Setzer’s latest solo album includes the singles “Gotta Have the Rumble” and “The Devil Always Collects.”
8 p.m. March 1, Pechanga Resort Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula. Tickets start at $99. 877-711-2946, pechanga.com.