Next week’s Southern California casino entertainment includes a Grammy-Award-winning English singer-songwriter, a county star, an R&B/soul singer, and a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame act.
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Ed Sheeran
English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran is wrapping up a leg of his North American tour supporting his latest album “Autumn Variations.” The singer reached chart-topping success with hits such as “Shape of You,” “Thinking Out Loud,” and “Perfect,” and has collaborated with stars such as Taylor Swift, J Balvin and Bring Me The Horizon. 8 p.m. Oct. 18, at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino, 777 San Manuel Blvd., Highland. Tickets start at $150; 21 and older only. 909-864-5050. yaamava.com.
Trace Adkins
Trace Adkins is known for country songs such as “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk,” “You’re Gonna Miss This,” and “Ladies Love Country Boys.” He’s also appeared on the television shows “Hollywood Squares and Pyramid,” “The All-Star Celebrity Apprentice” and “Monarch.” Adkins’ most recent album, “The Way I Wanna Go” featured collaborations with Melissa Etheridge, Snoop Dogg, Pitbull and Stevie Wonder. 8 p.m. Oct. 20, at Pala Casino Spa & Resort, 11154 Highway 76, Pala. $55-$95; 21-and-older only. 877-946-7252. palacasino.com.
The Cult
Led by vocalist Ian Astbury, the English act has dabbled in various genres since its inception in the 1980s, including goth rock, post-punk and hard rock. When the Cult began touring in the U.S., it supported major acts such as Aerosmith and Metallica. The band is known for hits such as “She Sells Sanctuary,” “Fire Woman,” and “Rain.” 8 p.m. Oct. 21 at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. $30-$75. 800-514-3849. aguacalientecasinos.com.
ZZ Top
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees ZZ Top, known for hit songs such as “La Grange,” “I’m Bad, I’m Nationwide,” and “Cheap Sunglasses,” are out on their Raw Whiskey Tour. The band is composed of drummer Frank Beard, lead guitarist-vocalist Billy Gibbons, and Elwood Francis, who took over for the late bassist-vocalist Dusty Hill. In May, ZZ Top performed at the Stagecoach Festival in Indio. 8 p.m. Oct. 21, at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. $69-$99. 800-827-2946. fantasyspringsresort.com.
Brian McKnight
R&B, soul singer and Brian McKnight’s career started in the 1990s, and he was a frequent guest on the musical television variety show “Soul Train.” The singer is known for hits such as “Back at One,” “One Last Cry” and “Anytime.” He’s also made several television appearances on sitcoms and game shows, including “The Masked Dancer,” where he competed as the character “Cricket.” 8 p.m. Oct. 21, at Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, 49500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon. $49-$69. 951-849 3080. morongocasinoresort.com.
