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Adored by fans in not only their native Mexico but also here in the United States, pop-rock duo Camila has played all over the world from their home base in Southern California to the millions that have attended their concerts, and now they’re set to hit the stage at the Special Events Center at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Saturday, September 23, 2017.

Founded by award-winning composer, singer and producer Mario Domm, Camila made its official debut as a trio in 2005 when Domm signed his first record contract with Sony Music, together with his friends and colleagues Pablo Hurtado and Samo. Camilo released their first album Todo Cambió in 2006 and their second album Dejarte de Amar in 2010.  These albums were massive hits that turned the group into one of the most successful recording artists in Latin America.

Since their meteoric rise, Camila has soared to the top of the charts in Mexico and beyond.  Songs like “Abrázame,” “Coleccionista de Canciones,” “Todo Cambió,” and “Bésame” have made them big winners in the record industry.  They’ve sold over two million albums, have three Grammy Awards, three Billboard Awards, and have both Diamond and Platinum certifications.  They’ve played hundreds of shows in 21 countries in front of more than two million fans. Camila has also worked with international stars like Colbie Caillat, Kenny G, Alejandro Sanz, Alejandra Guzmán, and Wanessa Camargo.

In 2014, Camila launched a third studio album, Elypse, transforming itself from a trio to a duo.  They’ve won 4 premios for Grammy and 4 premios for Billboard. Today, Mario Domm and Pablo Hurtado make up the group that is so loved by its loyal fans and one that has embarked on a new chapter of success

Fantasy Springs Resort Casino regretfully announces that the Tom Jones concert scheduled for Friday, September 29, 2017 has been rescheduled.  The concert will now take place on Friday, May 25, 2018.

Following medical advice, Tom Jones has announced that he will unfortunately be postponing his US tour, which was due to arrive at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Friday, September 29, 2017.

The show has been rescheduled for Friday, May 25, 2018.  Ticketholders will have until Saturday, September 30, 2017 to request a refund or keep their tickets, which will be valid for the new show. Tickets for the May 25, 2018 show will go on sale on Friday, October 13, 2017.  If ticketholders would like a reprint of their tickets with the new date, the Fantasy Springs Box Office will be happy to do so only after the tickets go back on sale to the public.

Tom sends his sincere apologies to his fans and looks forward to seeing them all again next year.

Ticket holders with any questions should contact the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino Box Office at 800-827-2946.

Tom Jones’ 50-year career has undoubtedly gone from strength to strength.  Well-known for hits including “It’s Not Unusual,” “Kiss,” “Delilah,” “What’s New Pussycat” and “I’ll Never Fall In Love Again,” he’s bringing his powerful voice and legendary stage persona to The Special Events Center at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Friday, September 29, 2017.

Tom Jones was born in South Wales in 1940 to a father who worked the coal mines of the Rhondda Valley. After quitting school at 15, working a variety of manual jobs, singing in the clubs at night and marrying at 17, Jones went on to sign with Decca Records in London.  Blessed with a fundamental interest in a wide range of music, he is first-and-foremost an artist with a true rhythm and blues soul.

Following the success of his album, Praise & Blame, in May 2012 Tom released Spirit In The Room. Paired with producer/guitarist Ethan Johns at Real World Studios in England, Spirit In The Room, like its predecessor, allows Jones to bring a stripped-down version of his powerful voice to songs as only he can. Accompanied by Ethan Johns throughout, the album includes gems from diverse writers such as Richard Thompson, Leonard Cohen, Paul Simon and Paul McCartney. Spirit In The Room is simple, raw and soulful.

In 2015, Tom released his first ever autobiography entitled Over The Top And Back, and the book’s companion soundtrack entitled Long Lost Suitcase, which he actively promoted internationally.

Tom Jones is, above all, a living legend. He is one of the few musical artists who began his profession at the dawn of modern popular music and continues to have a vital recording and performing career to this day. His irresistible show traverses musical eras and genres, cuts across class divides and appeals to young and old, male and female, mainstream and cutting edge. Tom Jones has always been about the power of the song and the power of the voice.

Olivia Newton-John’s appeal is timeless. With a career spanning more than five decades she is still a vibrant, creative individual adored by fans around the globe and she’s going to be bringing her incredible talents to the Special Events Center at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Friday, October 6, 2017.

Olivia’s U.S. album debut, Let Me Be There, produced her first top ten single of the same name, with Olivia being honored by the Academy Of Country Music as Most Promising Female Vocalist and a Grammy Award as Best Country Vocalist. This proved to be only the beginning of a very exciting career. With more than 100 million albums sold, Olivia’s successes include four Grammy Awards, numerous Country Music, American Music and Peoples Choice Awards, ten #1 hits including “Physical,” which topped the charts for ten consecutive weeks, and over 15 top 10 singles. In September 2008, Billboard Magazine listed “Physical” at #6 on their list of Top 100 Songs Of All Time and in 2010 named it “The Sexiest Song of All Time”.  She recently scored another #1 hit, this time on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart with her daughter Chloe Lattanzi – becoming the first mother/daughter duo to top this chart.

In 1978, her co-starring role with John Travolta in Grease catapulted Olivia into super-stardom. This film’s best-selling soundtrack featured the duets "You’re The One That I Want" and "Summer Nights," with Travolta, as well as her mega-hit, "Hopelessly Devoted To You." To date Grease remains the most successful movie musical in history. Her other feature film credits include Xanadu, Two Of A Kind, It’s My Party, and Sordid Lives.

Throughout her career, the much-loved star has held many humanitarian and environmental causes close to her heart. Olivia served as Goodwill Ambassador to the United Nations Environment Programme, was the co-founder of Children’s Health Environmental Coalition (now Healthy Child, Healthy World) and, in 1992 she created National Tree Day in Australia, which is responsible for planting more than 10 million trees since its beginning. Most recently she co-founded One Tree Per Child, an international school initiative with the goal of having every child under the age of ten plant at least one tree.

In 1992, Olivia was diagnosed with breast cancer. Her personal triumph against cancer led her to announce her partnership with Austin Health and the creation of the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness & Research Centre in her hometown of Melbourne, Australia. The Centre opened its doors in 2012 and provides a comprehensive range of services and facilities for cancer treatment, education, training and research as well as a dedicated wellness center.

Her latest recording, “LIV ON,” is a collaborative, inspiring new CD with friends Beth Nielsen Chapman and Amy Sky. The critically acclaimed CD is intended for those who wish to transcend loss while walking a journey toward newfound meaning and hope.

With Olivia’s current and ongoing projects and philanthropic endeavors, her worldwide popularity is as strong as ever and she’s looking forward to returning to Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in October.

The Isley Brothers and The Commodores are legends of R&B music.  With decades of hits between them nobody comes close to matching their musical output and both superstar groups will be sharing the stage for one night of incredible music at The Special Events Center at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Saturday, October 7, 2017. The Isley Brothers formed in 1954 and almost immediately achieved success with their early iconic single “Shout.”  The group continued to find acclaim with such classics as “Twist and Shout,” “Caravan of Love” and won one of their four Grammy Awards with their hit “It’s Your Thing.”  The group has more than two-dozen gold, platinum and multiplatinum singles and albums; countless awards; and was inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992.  In 2003 they released their latest album Body Kiss, a sensual R&B album with pop influences featuring collaborations with Snoop Dogg and Li’l Kim. For three decades, The Commodores have remained a force in the music industry and just like their song “Brick House,” they have created a foundation that just won’t budge.  In 1968 the group was formed while all the members were in college at Tuskegee Institute. After being discovered by Berry Gordy of Motown Records, The Commodores went on to sell over 70 million records for the iconic label. With hits like “Machine Gun,” “Easy,” “Three Times A Lady” and the Grammy-award winning “Night Shift,” The Commodores became a proven success. Today the Commodores not only stand as talented and successful musicians but as artists determined to continue their success into the future. Saturday, October 7th will see The Isley Brothers and The Commodores bring an R&B and Motown explosion to The Special Events Center at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino that is not to be missed.

After capturing the WBC FECARBOX Super Lightweight title
just less than two months ago, Fidel “The Atrisco Kid” Maldonado, Jr. (24-3- 1, 19 KOs) will
put his belt on the line against former Interim World Lightweight Champion Ismael Barroso
(19-1- 2, 18 KOs) in the 10-round main event of the October 13 edition of Golden Boy Boxing on
ESPN at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, California. ESPN Deportes will air live
coverage of the fights beginning at 10:00 p.m. ET/ 7:00 p.m. PT, while ESPN3 will live stream
all the fights beginning with the undercard bouts at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT.
Tickets for the event go on sale Friday, August 11, start at $25 and will be available at the
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino box office, by calling 1-800- 827-2946, or by purchasing online at
www.fantasyspringsresort.com.

In the co-main event, Pablo Cesar “El Demoledor” Cano (30-6- 1, 21 KOs) of Mexico will take
on Marcelino “Nino” Lopez (32-2- 1, 17 KOs) of Buenos Aires, Argentina in a 10-round super
lightweight that promises to steal the show.
Maldonado, Jr. a 26-year- old native of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is coming off three
impressive victories. His most recent victory was against Cano in a back-and- forth fight in which
Maldonado, Jr. dug deep to overcome a fourth-round knockdown before eventually winning by
split decision. The new WBC FECARBOX champion is a young but seasoned professional with
tough fights against Amir “Young Master” Imam and Michael “The Artist” Perez on his
resume.
Barroso, a heavy-handed 34-year- old southpaw out of El Tigre, Venezuela, is a former interim
world lightweight champion who has scored knockouts in 18 of his 19 victories, including a 5 th -
round TKO over longtime contender Kevin “The Hammer” Mitchell. Barroso is coming off the

lone defeat of his career to former WBA World Lightweight Champion Anthony “Million
Dollar” Crolla and is hungry to get back on the winning track.
Maldonado, Jr. vs. Barroso, a 10-round super lightweight fight for the WBC FECARBOX title,
is presented by Golden Boy Promotions. The event is sponsored by Tecate, Born BOLD and
Hennessy “Never Stop, Never Settle.” ESPN Deportes will transmit the fights live from Fantasy
Springs Resort Casino at 10:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. PT. ESPN3 will live stream of all the fights on
the card beginning at approximately 8:30 p.m. ET/ 5:30 p.m. PT.

On the heels of a sold-out critically acclaimed summer tour, longtime Fleetwood Mac members Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie have announced a second leg of their North American tour, and they’ll be making a stop at The Special Events Center at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Friday, October 20th.

Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie’s current collaboration began three years ago, when McVie rejoined Fleetwood Mac for the group’s “On With The Show” tour.  The pair went into the studio to record new material prior to rehearsals for the tour and their natural creative energy was reignited.  According to Buckingham, “We were exploring a creative process, and the identity of the project took on a life organically. The body of work felt like it was meant to be a duet album.”  The result was a 10-song album of all new material simply called, LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM/CHRISTINE McVIE.

Connecting their natural singer-songwriter skills together came easily for the duo.  Said Christine McVie, “We’ve always written well together, Lindsey and I, and this has just spiraled into something really amazing that we’ve done between us.”

The October 20th Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie show at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino will feature some of the vibrant new material from their new album, plus they’ll play their favorite Fleetwood Mac classics.  It’s not often that rock legends depart their comfort zones and pair off for experimentation, but Buckingham and McVie have just enough of it, plus just enough of the familiar, to make for a truly memorable evening of music at The Special Events Center.

Café Tacvba is widely recognized as Mexico’s leading alternative rock band and is considered one of the most influential alternative groups to come out of Latin America, spearheading a non-conformist musical movement with their blending of elements such as rock, indigenous folk, electronic and punk music. Hot on the heels of their new studio album Jei Beibi and its 1970’s-inspired new single “Que No,” Café Tacvba is coming to The Special Events Center at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Saturday, October 21, 2017.

Starting out in the ‘80s as a garage band of graphic design students in the northern Mexico City suburb of Satélite, the band took the name Café Tacuba (changed later to Café Tacvba) in 1989. Their flair for presenting a mix of rock, new wave and regional Mexican sounds with light-hearted irreverence made them a sensation in the Mexico City club scene.

Café Tacvba has always been known for innovation and, as such, no Café Tacvba album is like another.  Each album feels like a reinvention, whether it’s the seminal Re with its wide range and dramatic style-switching (earning it comparisons with the Beatles’ White Album), the experimental electronica of the two-disc Revés/YoSoy or the lyrically introspective El Objeto Antes Llamado Disco.

Being compelling as a live band is in the DNA of Café Tacvba. They originated as a live act with a cult following, refining their music through multiple performances before ever recording. Their creative energy on stage seems boundless and with their playfulness and exuberance, they can connect with any audience in front of them.

Like a comet that burned too brightly to last, Janis Joplin exploded onto the music scene in 1967 and, almost overnight, became the queen of rock & roll.  Now, audiences at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino are invited to share an evening with Janis and her musical influences in the hit musical A Night With Janis Joplin when it comes to the Special Events Center on Friday, October 27, 2017.

Janis Joplin had an unmistakable voice, filled with raw emotion and tinged with Southern Comfort.  It was a voice that made her a must-see headliner from Monterey to Woodstock.  With a stable of unforgettable songs such as “Me and Bobby McGee,” “Piece of My Heart,” “Mercedes Benz,” Cry Baby” and “Summertime,” Janis Joplin performed the music that defined a generation.

Fueled by these amazing songs, “A Night With Janis Joplin” is a sensational show featuring a musical journey celebrating Joplin and her biggest musical influences like Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Odetta, Nina Simone and Bessie Smith.  These are the women who inspired one of rock & roll’s greatest legends.  The New York Times raved that A Night With Janis Joplin “rocks the house” and Daily Variety called the show “electrifying.”

A Night With Janis Joplin is a musical that’s staged like a rock concert that you never want to end, and Fantasy Springs Resort Casino is proud to bring this unforgettable production to the Coachella Valley.  A Night With Janis Joplin is Created, Written and Directed by Randy Johnson.

Alabama is the band that changed everything by bringing Country music to the mainstream. They are the band that introduced rock-style guitars, lights, and pyrotechnics to the Country audience and they are bringing their “Southern Drawl Tour” to The Special Events Center at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Saturday, November 11, 2017.

The story of Alabama is a classic American tale of rags to riches. From humble beginnings picking cotton in the fields of Fort Payne, Alabama, Randy, Jeff and Teddy became international stars that went on to sell 73 million albums while changing the face and sound of Country music.

In 1980 the band broke through with their first Top 20 hit “My Home’s In Alabama.”  What followed was a string of hits like “Mountain Music,” “Born Country,” “Forever’s As Far As I’ll Go,” “(God Must Have Spent) A Little More Time on You” and “If You’re Gonna Play In Texas (You Gotta Have a Fiddle in the Band),” a run of success that is legendary in the history of Country music.

Alabama released a new studio album called Southern Drawl in 2015 which landed them on the covers of USA Today, People Magazine, Rolling Stone and Country Weekly. Adding a new chapter to an already iconic legacy can be a little tricky, but the album skillfully walks the line between the fresh and familiar, featuring a potent collection of songs for a new generation of Alabama lovers while also giving longtime fans plenty of reasons to rejoice.

Critics and fans alike continue to shower Alabama with accolades. They were honored with the ACM Career Achievement Award at the Ryman Auditorium in 2016 and were awarded “Album Of The Year” at the 2015 Dove Awards for Angels Among Us.  40 years after their founding, Alabama is still going strong and they continue to roll on.

Youth, power and talent are three words that are often used to describe Banda MS de Sergio Lizárraga, or Banda MS as they are known to their millions of fans. In their 14-year career, they have become titans of Regional Sinaloa Music and they’re bringing their big sound to The Special Events Center at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Sunday, November 12, 2017.

 Formed in 2003 in Mazatlan, Sinaloa (the “MS” of their name) by fifteen teenagers from various different music groups who decided to form their own band, Banda MS released their first album No Podrás in 2004 after having added a singer to become sixteen members. A year later they released their follow-up album Mi Mayor Anhelo, containing the single of the same name that was awarded Best Song of the Year by a major Mazatlan radio station.

Banda MS hit the big time with their 2006 corridos album La Raza Contenta with the hits “El 24” and “Chuy y Mauricio.”  Their follow-up album in 2007, Escuela de Rancho, featured the smash hit single “El Mechón,” a song that became a high point in the band’s career.

  Last year, Banda MS released the award-winning album Que Bendición featuring the hits “Solo con Verte,” “Me Vas a Extrañar” and “Tengo Que Colgar.”  This year, the band released a new love song called “Es Tuyo Mi Amor,” which received praise from both audiences and critics alike.

  The sixteen musicians who make up Banda MS love to make music with faith and conviction and know that those qualities come through in their performances.  Today, the group is not only representative of Sinaloa music, but has become representative of Ranchero culture and folklore. They appreciate that they have come a long way but acknowledge that there’s so much more they want to accomplish.

Fans of Ja Rule and Ashanti have something to get excited about this November.  With dozens of unforgettable hits between the two of them (including several exceptional collaborations), they’re now teaming up for one memorable night of music at the Special Events Center at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on November 17, 2017.

Queens native Ja Rule burst onto the music scene in 1999 with his debut album Venni Vetti Vecci, featuring the single “Holla Holla.”  From 1999 to 2005, Ja Rule scored several Billboard Top 20 hits including “Between Me And You” with Christina Milian, “I’m Real (Murder Remix)” with Jennifer Lopez and “Wonderful” with R. Kelly and Ashanti.  Over his career, Ja Rule has sold an amazing 30 million records worldwide and was the best-selling rapper in 2001.

Grammy-winning singer/songwriter, actor and author Ashanti first debuted with her smash hit, self-titled debut album Ashanti.  With her song “Foolish” from that album, she also secured the Number One spot on six Billboard charts simultaneously.  In addition, Ashanti won the Grammy that year for Best Contemporary R&B Album.  Her follow-up album, Chapter II, debuted in the Number One slot and spawned two Top 10 singles.  As an entrepreneur, she’s created the record label Written Entertainment and as an actress she’s dazzled in such films as Coach Carter, John Tucker Must Die and Resident Evil: Extinction. She is also an Executive Producer with her films Mothers and Daughters (2016), and Stuck (2017).

Ja Rule and Ashanti’s reunion is fitting since both ruled the summer while at Murder Inc. Records during the 2000’s. The dynamic duo had several chart-topping hits together including “Mesmerize,” “Down 4 You,” “Happy,” “Wonderful” and the Grammy-nominated summer banger, “Always On Time.”

Jewel is a singer-songwriter, actress, author, mother and wellness advocate who has sold over 30 million albums worldwide and has earned four Grammy Award nominations. Heralded by The New York Times as “one of the best singer songwriters since Joni Mitchell, Jewel has gotten together friends and family for a special holiday show that is coming to The Special Events Center at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Saturday, December 2, 2017.

Jewel's unique story began on an Alaskan homestead- with no electricity- where her family survived off the land. Jewel started singing in bars at eight years old. She left home at fourteen and provided for herself until the age of seventeen when she received a partial scholarship to Interlochen Fine Arts Academy. She got the support of her hometown, whom all chipped in to pay the rest of her tuition and travel to Michigan for school.

At age nineteen, Jewel found herself in a bidding war between record companies wanting to sign her. She rose to prominence with her debut album, Pieces of You, released in 1995, which went on to become one of the best-selling debut albums of all time, going 12 times platinum. The debut single from the album, "Who Will Save Your Soul", peaked at number eleven on the Billboard Hot 100; two others, "You Were Meant for Me" and "Foolish Games", reached number two on the Hot 100.

Zappos.com presents “Jewel’s Handmade Holiday Tour” with Special Guests Atz, Atz Lee and Nikos Kilcher Powered by Hallmark Channel and iHeartRadio will be a special holiday event that the whole family can enjoy. Pre-show activities will include pet adoption and an area where families can make homemade holiday ornaments. The show itself will be filled with holiday spirit and will feature members of Jewel’s own family performing alongside her.

Tony Bennett’s life is the embodiment of the Great American Story. Having just celebrated his 90th birthday on August 3, 2016, his career as the pre-eminent singer of the 20th and 21st Centuries is unprecedented. He continues to be loved by audiences of all generations and he’s giving an extraordinary performance at The Special Events Center at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Saturday, December 9, 2017.

Nobody in popular music has recorded for so long and at such a high level of excellence as Tony Bennett has. With millions of records sold worldwide and dozens of platinum and gold albums to his credit, Bennett has received nineteen Grammy Awards -- including a 1995 Grammy for Record of the Year for his MTV Unplugged album which introduced this American master to a whole new generation -- and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.  His initial successes came via a string of Columbia singles in the early 1950’s, including such chart-toppers as “Because of You," "Rags to Riches," and a remake of Hank Williams “Cold, Cold Heart.”  He’s had 24 songs in the Top 40, including “I Wanna Be Around," “The Good Life," “Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)” and his signature song,” I Left My Heart In San Francisco,” which garnered him two Grammy Awards.

In the new millennium, Bennett’s artistry and popularity is higher than ever. In 2006, the year of his 80th birthday, his Duets: An American Classic was released. The album—which included performances with Paul McCartney, Elton John, Barbra Streisand, Bono and others—won three Grammy Awards and went on to be one of the best-selling CDs of the year and Tony’s career. Bennett’s first Duets album also inspired the Rob Marshall-directed television special Tony Bennett: An American Classic which won seven Emmys making it the most honored program at the 2007 Emmy Awards.

In celebration of his 85th birthday in 2011 the release of Bennett’s highly anticipated, Duets II, featured Tony performing with a new roster of celebrated artists including, the late Amy Winehouse, Michael Bublé, Aretha Franklin, Josh Groban, Lady Gaga, John Mayer, and many others.  Duets II debuted at #1 on the Billboard Album charts, making Tony the only artist at the age of 85 to achieve this in the history of recorded music.  Bennett won two Grammys for Duets II in the 2012 Grammy ceremony and this year marked the 50th Anniversary of the recording and release of his signature song, “I Left My Heart in San Francisco.” Bennett’s collaborative jazz album with Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga: Cheek To Cheek, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 album charts making Bennett, at the age of 88, the oldest artist to have a #1 album…breaking his own previously established historical record. Cheek To Cheek won a Grammy in the Best Traditional Pop Vocal category.  Bennett’s 2015 release, The Silver Lining: The Songs of Jerome Kern won a Grammy for Best Traditional Pop Vocal album.
On August 3rd 2016, Tony Bennett celebrated his 90th birthday which was marked by the lighting of the Empire State Building in honor of his musical legacy along with a star-studded celebration at the famed Rainbow Room.  Later that year NBC aired a two-hour prime time special, Tony Bennett Celebrates 90: The Best Is Yet To Come which featured performances by Lady Gaga, Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, Bob Dylan, Michael Bublé and many more. Columbia Records released a companion CD to the television special, and Tony’s fifth book was published, Just Getting Started.

Through his dedication to excellence and his insistence on quality, Tony Bennett has become the keeper of the flame by extolling the virtues and values represented by the Great American Songbook, and he’s looking forward to bringing an unforgettable performance to the audience at Fantasy Springs.

Brian Setzer is an iconic guitarist, songwriter, vocalist and three-time Grammy Award-winner.  He and his 19-piece Brian Setzer Orchestra have been entertaining holiday audiences for well over a decade and Fantasy Springs Resort Casino is proud to announce that “SiriusXM Presents The Brian Setzer Orchestra’s 14th Annual ‘Christmas Rocks!’ Tour” will be coming to The Special Events Center on Friday, December 22, 2017.

2017 is a banner year for The Brian Setzer Orchestra, having just celebrated their 25th anniversary together.  The group promises to deliver the most rockin’ holiday concert ever at Fantasy Springs’ Special Events Center, with a set list that will feature music off their latest Christmas album Rockin’ Rudolph.  Setzer’s trademark guitar work and vocal stylings will be matched with his 19-piece orchestra’s rockin’ big band horn arrangements, making for a reliably entertaining holiday combination.

Brian Setzer belongs to an elite group of artists who’ve had four incredibly successful phases of his career, from the Stray Cats, to solo albums, The Rockabilly Riot to The Brian Setzer Orchestra. Through all these incarnations, Setzer has sold an astounding 13 million records. The Brian Setzer Orchestra show seamlessly encompasses music from all these phases in his career. “The music I play in the big band is rock n’ roll with a jazz influence,” says Setzer. “What keeps it fresh is the quality of the players in the band. Also a big part of keeping the big band fresh is the arrangements; writing the arrangement for 18-19 people is like writing a song within a song.  It makes the song you might have heard many times sound new again.”

“SiriusXM Presents The Brian Setzer Orchestra’s 14th Annual ‘Christmas Rocks!’ Tour” will be a surefire holiday crowd pleaser, and Fantasy Springs Resort Casino will be the only place in the Coachella Valley to see this remarkable show the weekend before Christmas.

The Rock Yard at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino has become the premiere setting for live rock ‘n’ roll music in the Coachella Valley, developing a following of fans that recognize the venue as their favorite source of live rock music. After a wildly successful spring, the country’s best tribute bands and the most accomplished cover bands in Southern California will continue to rock Fantasy Springs Resort Casino’s Rock Yard stage every weekend this summer. The Rock Yard runs every Saturday night (plus some Fridays) starting at 7:30pm for 5 straight hours of music. Bands play the biggest hits and perform as the Legends of Rock themselves; including tributes to favorites like AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, Metallica, Prince, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and many more.  Also, on Saturday, June 10th, get ready for The Rock Yard On Steroids, when The Yardbirds (“For Your Love,” “I’m A Man”) hit the outdoor venue featuring their signature “rave-up” instrumental breaks.  It’s sure to be the biggest show to ever hit the Rock Yard!

The Rock Yard outdoor concert stage is an amphitheater-style area featuring two side-by-side stages holding audiences of more than 3,000 passionate music fans. The Rock Yard runs from Spring to Fall and is always live, always free, and always outdoors. New beer and drink specials offered weekly. Guests must be 18 and older to rock.

Rock Yard 2017 Lineup Current Schedule):

Upcoming Performances:

AUG 5 DEAD OR ALIVE (Bon Jovi tribute) w/ BLACK HAT PATSY

AUG 12 ATOMIC PUNKS (Van Halen tribute) w/ REVOLVER

AUG 18 (Fri) INXSIVE (INXS tribute) w/ DEAD RINGER

AUG 19 BONFIRE (AC/DC tribute) w/ STEEL ROD

AUG 26 DAMAGE INC (Metallica tribute) w/ PLAYGROUND

SEPT 1 (Fri) WHITESNAKE’D (Whitesnake tribute) w/ ONE LESS MONKEY

SEPT 2 PURPLE REIGN (Prince tribute) w/ ANTHEM ROAD

SEPT 9 ESCAPE (Journey tribute) w/ BAR BOYS

SEPT 15 (Fri) STONED TEMPLE PILOTS (Stone Temple Pilots tribute) w/ HOLLYWOOD BLONDE

SEPT 16 MOTLEY INC (Motely Crue tribute) w/ LIFETIME ROCKER

SEPT 23 QUEEN NATION (Queen tribute) /w WORLD TOUR

SEPT 30 WHICH ONES PINK (Pink Floyd tribute) w/ THANK YOU, DRIVE THRU

The Rock Yard at Fantasy Springs was the first venue in the Palm Springs area to bring music fans free, live, rock shows every weekend. At 7:30p.m., the full-throttle rock music fires up and gets audience members out of their seats. The live music continues until midnight. There is no cover charge and guests must be 18 and older to rock out at the Rock Yard.
Weekly drink specials available to our 21 and up guests

The Rock Yard at Fantasy Springs was the first venue in the Palm Springs area to bring music fans free, live, rock shows every weekend. At 7:30p.m., the full-throttle rock music fires up and gets audience members out of their seats. The live music continues until midnight. There is no cover charge and guests must be 18 and older to rock out at the Rock Yard.
Weekly drink specials available to our 21 and up guests

The Rock Yard at Fantasy Springs was the first venue in the Palm Springs area to bring music fans free, live, rock shows every weekend. At 7:30p.m., the full-throttle rock music fires up and gets audience members out of their seats. The live music continues until midnight. There is no cover charge and guests must be 18 and older to rock out at the Rock Yard.
Weekly drink specials available to our 21 and up guests

Life is better when you’re laughing so make the most of 2017 and head to The Improv at Fantasy Springs every Friday and Saturday night this Spring.  The 10th hilarious season opens on January 14, 2017 with long-time comedian Jerry Rocha.
Top-name comics such as Allan Havey, Nick Guerra, Jared Logan, Eddie Ifft, Vince Morris and many more will hit the stage in front of the famous Improv brick wall and have audiences roaring with laughter. You’ll see well-known acts as well as get introduced to some rising stars in the industry.

The Improv series runs every Friday and Saturday night through April 8th. Three comedians perform at every show, which take place each Friday at 9pm and Saturday at 8pm & 10pm. Tickets are $20 per show and are available beginning Friday, December 16, 2016 by calling 800-827-2946 or online at www.FantasySpringsResort.com. Guests must be 21 or older to attend Improv performances.