The Riverside Press-Enterprise
Casino entertainment
Coming up, Southern California casinos will host acts that will make guests want to get up and groove. Whether it’s upbeat ska music, the slow jams of a ’60s R&B band or some country tunes, there is plenty of reason to dust off those dance moves. Be sure to check the official websites for the latest event information.
Save Ferris
The Orange County band emerged from a time when Southern California was fertile ground for punk, rock and ska scenes. Some of the band's hits include “The World Is New,” “Goodbye” and “I'm Not Cryin' For You.” The band will play a deck show at the Dive pool area. 8 p.m. June 2, Harrah’s Resort Southern California, 777 S. Resort Drive, Valley Center. Tickets start at $19.50. 760751-3100, harrahssocal.com.
Rodrigo y Gabriela
The Grammy-winning acoustic duo from Mexico City have performed internationally and even at the White House in 2010. Their music draws influence from genres including nuevo flamenco and heavy metal. Hits include “Tamacun,” “Diablo Rojo” and “Ixtapa.”
8 p.m. June 2, Yaamava’ Resort & Casino, 777 San Manuel Blvd., Highland. Tickets start at $30; 21 or older only. 909-864-5050, yaamava.com.
The Delfonics
This R&B group originated in Philadelphia in the 1960s with profound success. The group started with the moniker The Orphonics and quickly changed it to The Delfonics before recording their first hits, “He Don't Really Love You” and “Without You.” Other notable songs include “La-la (Means I Love You),” “Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)” and “Break Your Promise.”
8 p.m. June 3, Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City, 68960 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City. Free. 800-514-3849, aguacalientecasinos.com.
Martin and Morissette
Martin Nievera and Morissette Amon are Filipino singers teaming for several joint shows in the U.S. Nievera's career stretches back to the early 1980s, and his hits include “Kahit Isang Saglit” “Say That You Love Me” and “Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin.” Amon's first moments in the spotlight included coming in second on TV show “Star Factor” at age 14 and competing on “The Voice of the Philippines” in 2013. Some of her hits include “Ikaw Ay Ako,” “Gusto Ko Nang Bumitaw” and “Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now.”
7:30 p.m. June 3, Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. $69-$108. 800-827-2946, fantasyspringsresort.com.
Michael Ray
The country singer got his first big break when he won the reality television singing competition “The Next: Fame Is at Your Doorstep.” On the show, he received mentorship from country stars Big Kenny and John Rich and was later signed to Warner Bros. Records Nashville. Popular tracks include “Think a Little Less,” “Whiskey and Rain” and “Her World or Mine.”
6 p.m. June 4 at Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, 49500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon. $20. 951-849-3080, morongocasinoresort.com.