Next week’s entertainment inside Southern California casinos includes a Halloween show led by two of shock rock’s biggest names, a local Grammy award-winning multi-instrumentalist, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and a Mexican group that paved the way for modern norteño.
Be sure to check the official websites for the latest event information.
Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper
Shock rockers Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper will bring their Halloween Hootenanny show to the casino crowd just in time for Halloween. The joint performance will evoke theatrics such as attention-grabbing imagery associated with horror. Cooper, known as the Godfather of shock rock, often features numerous props and stage illusions, including pyrotechnics, guillotines, electric chairs, fake blood, reptiles, baby dolls and dueling swords. Zombie is also a huge horror fan and has directed films such as “House of 1000 Corpses,” “The Devil’s Rejects” and a remake of the classic slasher film “Halloween.” 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25 at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino, 777 San Manuel Blvd., Highland. Tickets start at $55; 21-and-older only. 909-864-5050. yaamava.com.
Julieta Venegas
Multi-instrumentalist and Grammy award-winning Mexican-American singer-songwriter Julieta Venegas is on tour supporting her ninth studio album, “Tu Historia,” released last November. The singer is known for hits such as “Me Voy,” “Eres para Mí” and “Limon Y Sal,” also collaborated with Latin trap star Bad Bunny and Tainey to produce “Lo Siento BB :/,” which won a Latin Grammy for best reggaeton performance. 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27 at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. $65-$200. 800-514-3849. aguacalientecasinos.com.
Daryl Hall
Daryl Hall, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and co-founder of Hall & Oates, is out tour showcasing some of his solo work. Last year, Hall released “Before After,” a compilation record featuring his music independent of the duo Hall & Oates. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. Tickets start at $79. 800-827-2946. fantasyspringsresort.com.
Bronco
Hailing from Apodaca, Mexico, Bronco has made a name for their group for their modern take on the norteño style. The group known for songs “Que No Quede Huella,” “Adoro” and “Si Te Vuelves a Enamorar” created a sound that paid tribute to the tradition of the genre while also incorporating modern instruments like electric guitars and keyboards for more of a melodic pop style. 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29 at Pala Casino Spa & Resort, 11154 Highway 76, Pala. $55-$85; 21-and-older only. 877-946-7252. palacasino.com.
