Plenty of tribute acts come through Southern California casinos, but only a few of those shows are free.
The Rock Yard Concert Series is back at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, with bands covering the greatest hits of Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pink Floyd, Bruce Springsteen and more. In addition, the series features Rock Yard on Steroids, which has featured past acts such as Fishbone and Danny Seraphine of Chicago. All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights and end at 12:30 a.m.
“The bigger name acts get people excited, but I think they still have an affinity for tribute bands because that’s how the (concert series) was born,” said Kirk Zaharris, executive director of entertainment at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino.
While the event is free, guests can enjoy themed cocktails and beer specials from $10-$15. The newest addition to the menu is the Rock Yard Craft Margarita, which features Patron Tequila. The mixologists even crafted a Blender Bike Patron Margarita where they build the cocktail in the blender while guests peddle on a bike that activates the blender.
“We’re also toying with the menu and trying some other beer specials that the fans are loving,” Zaharris said.
Here are the acts kicking performing from March through May. The casino will add more dates in the coming months.
Friday, March 29: The Who Generation (The Who tribute) with The Jellemons
Saturday, March 30: Damage Inc. (Metallica tribute) with Rock Stallion
Friday, April 5: In the End (Linkin Park tribute) with Steel Rod
Saturday, April 6: Bonfire (AC/DC tribute) with Saints of Las Vegas
Friday, April 12: Touchy (System of a Down tribute) with C4
Saturday, April 13: Fortunate Son (CCR/John Fogerty tribute) with Thank-U-Drive-Thru
Friday, April 19: The Rising (Bruce Springsteen tribute) with Lifetime Rockers
Saturday, April 20: The Long Run (Rolling The Eagles tribute) with Know Illusion
Friday, April 26: Turn the Page (Bob Seger tribute) with Deeper Stills
Saturday, April 27: Which One’s Pink (Pink Floyd tribute) with Steel Rod
Friday, May 3: Red Hot Cholo Peppers (Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute) with The Brobots
Saturday, May 4: Queen Nation (Queen tribute) with The Brobots
