JOSHUA TREE — Desert Daze 2017 got off with a rousing start as Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile and the beautiful rockers Deap Vally took command of their respective stages in Joshua Tree.
Set against the backdrop of bizarre Cowboy-vs-Aliens ambience and temperatures that were not astronomical, the Friday installment of the three-day excursion exceeded musical expectations.
Bands Triptides, Holy Wave and Prettiest Eyes lit the first Desert Daze day up as BadBadNotGood and Ariel Pink took command of the second half of the day
Jesus Sons opened Friday with a 12:15 p.m. set and kicked off the festival in superb style, using their Pure Prairie league country rock-esque music to invigorate the crowd
What makes Desert Daze different than all the rest of the festivals is its proximity to Los Angeles, convenience in walking the three stages, the dusty yucca-dotted atmosphere, and the outfits of the attendees that range from way out to way way out.
In its sixth year Desert Daze is growing and bringing in top headliners like Iggy Pop, Eagles of Death Metal and Spiritualized, set to dazzle people for the rest of the weekend.
Deap Vally is on a success streak, coming off the fabulous Desert Daze festival in Joshua Tree, and this weekend playing the mondo huge Aftershock fest in Sacramento. Deap Vally -- comprised of drummer Julie Edwards and guitarist Lindsey Troy -- has come a long way since the two principals…
By DONNA BALANCIA JOSHUA TREE - Iggy Pop and Thurston Moore stole the show at Desert Days 2017 in Joshua Tree. The unusual blend of veterans and young alternative rockers is the key to the appeal of this unique fest with a quirky approach to music. Pop, King Gizzard, and…
By DONNA BALANCIA Expect the music stars of 2018 Desert Daze to come out at night and shine bright until morning with overnight set times during three festival days. Read about Tame Impala's Short Set, Saturday and Sunday Music at Desert Daze Set times go 'round the clock from noon…
Deap Vally is on a success streak, coming off the fabulous Desert Daze festival in Joshua Tree, and this weekend playing the mondo huge Aftershock fest in Sacramento. Deap Vally — comprised of drummer Julie […]
October 14, 2016NewsBy JOHN DALYComments Off on Television, Deerhunter and Primus Among The Vast Number of Performers at Desert Daze Fest
By JOHN DALY Desert Daze, the little festival that could, has emerged as a viable competitor on the concert-goer’s live event calendar. The festival continues to draw top talent each year. Television, Deerhunter, Primus and […]
Anonymous Club Oscilloscope By DAN MACINTOSH On a recent Friday night, Brain Dead Studios theater screened a new documentary called Anonymous Club about Australian singer/songwriter Courtney Barnett, which features the artist providing a kind of running diary […]
