PIONEERTOWN: Jimfest, Devendra Banhart play Pappy and Harriet’s

Jim Lauderdale

Jim Lauderdale returns to Pappy & Harriet’s for Jimfest on Friday, May 10. (2009/File Photo)

Pappy and Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace has two major shows worth heading to the high desert for this weekend.

On Friday, May 10, it’s a celebration of all things Jim Lauderdale with the fourth annual Jimfest.

The Grammy-winning Americana icon has worked with everyone from Elvis Costello to Mary Chapin Carpenter returns to Pappy & Harriet’s for the special show. Tickets are $10 and are general admission.

Then, on Sunday, May 12, the ever-eclectic Devendra Banhart rolls into Pioneertown to wave his freak folk flag. He recently released his eighth studio album, “Mala.”

The Banhart show is outdoors and is $25 per person.

Jimfest, 8 p.m. Friday, May 10 Pappy & Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace, 53688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown, 760-365-5956, $10.

Devendra Banhart, 7 p.m. Sunday, May 12, $25, outdoor show.

Visit www.pappyandharriets.com for tickets and more information.