CORONA: Mike Peters of The Alarm to play Fender Center

Mike Peters of The Alarm will perform in Corona on Saturday, April 26. (Contributed Image)

Mike Peters of The Alarm will perform in Corona on Saturday, April 26. (Contributed Image)

Mike Peters, singer of the acclaimed band The Alarm (who was really on track to be the next U2 back in the ‘80s), will perform a special benefit show at the Rhythm Lounge at the Fender Center in Corona on Saturday night.

Peters will be holding a master class for students in the Kids Rock Free, a program dedicated to music education, earlier in the day before having the concert (2-4 p.m., $15 admission).

If you purchase a VIP ticket for the concert, you get a meet and greet with him.

8 p.m. Saturday, April 26, Fender Center, 365 N. Main St., Corona, 951-735-2440, $20 general admission, $40 VIP, available at www.purplepass.com.