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PECHANGA: Iconic guitarist Slash to perform Aug. 9

Slash will perform at Pechanga Resort and Casino. (Courtesy of Pechanga)

The number of iconic guitarists since 1985 can be counted on one hand. Slash is one of them.

The top hat-wearing guitarist, originally known for his work with Guns N’ Roses and later with supergroup Velvet Revolver, will perform with Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators at Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula on Saturday, Aug. 9.

Kenendy, who also sings for Alter Bridge, has collaborated with Slash for years, including on upcoming record “World on Fire,” which will be released in September.

Tickets are $69, $79, $89 and $99 and go on sale at 3 p.m. Friday, June 13. You can pick them up at the Pechanga Box Office, by calling 877-711-2946 or online at www.Pechanga.com/Entertainment.

RIVERSIDE: Social Distortion to play the Muni

Social Distortion performs on the Coachella Stage during the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Grounds in Indio, Calif., on Sunday, April 14, 2013. (File Photo)

File this one under “Big Darn Deal.”

Riverside just got infinitely cooler with the announcement that Social Distortion will perform at the Riverside Municipal Auditorium on Friday, Sept. 26.

The Orange County punk band, whose sonic chestnuts include “Story of My Life,” “Mommy’s Little Monster” and “Ball and Chain,” is a SoCal favorite.

Tickets are $35 before fees and go on sale Friday, June 13 at 10 a.m. with a few pre-sales starting earlier. You can pick up tickets at livenation.com or at the Fox Performing arts Center’s box office.

For those of you keeping score at home, that means we’ll have three notable rock/alternative shows in a row at the Muni. Bookending Social D is metal band Amon Amarth on Sept. 25 and Fitz and the Tantrums will perform Sept. 27.

STAGECOACH 2015: Dates announced; tickets on sale June 12

Eric Church performs on the Mane Stage on Friday, April 25, 2014, at the Stagecoach Country Music Festival. (Charlotte Bray/Freelance Photographer)

The ninth edition of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival will take place Friday, April 24 through Sunday, April 26, 2015 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, festival producer Goldenvoice announced Monday.

And for the first time, Stagecoach is doing a pre-sale for its fans, similar to what the promoter does for the popular Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. A limited number of passes will go on sale at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 12 through stagecoachfestival.com. The pre-sale ends Friday, June 20 at 6 p.m., or while supplies last.

Three-day general admission passes are $249 each and the reserved seating and standing pit passes are $799 each. The prices include fees. Children 10 and younger get free general admission into the festival.

RV camping passes will also be included in the advance sale, but if you are applying to camp for the first time, applications will not be accepted until the official lineup is released, which usually happens in the fall. RV camping prices are $550 for dry camping and $850-$950 for camping with electrical hookups.

For the advance sale, purchasers can opt to pay in full or go for a payment plan that requires 20 percent down and then five other payments.

The sold-out 2014 festival had an attendance of 63,000 and featured headlining sets from Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean and Eric Church. Other notable performances included Hunter Hayes, Lee Brice and Trampled By Turtles.

Who do you want to see play Stagecoach 2015? Let us know in the comments below.

UPLAND: Paul Collins Beat to perform June 12

Paul Collins will perform in Upland on June 12. (Courtesy of Paul Collins)

The Paul Collins Beat (not to be confused with the English Beat), is coming to Upland on Thursday night.
Collins is known for his solo work as well as being part of the Nerves.

The show also features Casey Jones and the Railsplitters, Voyage of the Beagle and No Small Children.

7:30 p.m. Thursday, Second Avenue Saloon, 271 N. Second Ave., Upland, $8 in advance, $10 at the door, 21 and older only.

And now, one of the best songs from The Beat, “Rock ‘N’ Roll Girl.”

BANNING: Ironklad shreds at Boondocks June 7

Ironklad will perform in Banning. (Courtesy of Ironklad)

Inland metal band Ironklad is one of more than a dozen local artists to rock out at Boondocks Tavern in Banning.

Ironklad, formed in 2008, has shared the stage with acts including Korn and Otep.

Remember to stretch first and headbang in moderation.

The free show also includes Exhaust, Berdoo, Angstrom, Army of Darkness, Deceive the Dead, Chemical Warfare Band, Trip to the Morgue, Heavy Justice , DAEMOS, GrimWolf, Contortion and He is Messiah.

4 p.m. Friday, June 7, Boondocks Tavern, 4296 W. Ramsey St., Banning, free, 21 and older only.

Visit facebook.com/IRONKLAD08 for more information.

RIVERSIDE: The Cult, Fitz and the Tantrums head to the Muni

Fitz and the Tantrums will perform at the Riverside Municipal Auditorium in September. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 6. (Vanessa Franko/Staff)

The Riverside Municipal Auditorium will have something on tap for rock fans this summer when The Cult, they of “Fire Woman” and “She Sells Sanctuary” fame, perform on Saturday, July 26.
Tickets are $30, before fees, and go on sale Friday, June 6 at 10 a.m. The band recently played the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April.

Another previous Coachella group, and more recently the headliner of Palm Springs block party Tachevah, Fitz and the Tantrums, will also be at the venue. The band, which has had big time radio hits with “The Walker” and “Out of My League,” will be at the Muni on Saturday, Sept. 27. Tickets are $25, plus fees, and go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday.

And if you love metal, Amon Amarth, who brought a really sweet Viking ship to the Mayhem Festival at San Manuel Amphitheater last summer, will also be at the Muni with Sabaton and Skeletonwitch on Thursday, Sept. 25. Those tickets are $25 and $35, before fees, and are already on sale.

Meanwhile, down the street at the Fox Performing Arts Center, “Last Comic Standing” comes to town on Friday, Sept. 19. Tickets are $25-$40, before fees, and go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, June 6.

Also, Argentine duo Pimpinela will perform at the Fox on Saturday, Aug. 16. Tickets are $35-$65 and will be on sale at noon on Friday.

RIVERSIDE: Local music lands in the Muni

A new local music series will run at the Riverside Municipal Auditorium on the first Thursday of every month. (File Photo/2014)

Inland musician and promoter Patrick Maloney has been giving local music a lot of love at the open mic nights he hosts at the Preview Bar at the Fox Performing Arts Center.

Now, Maloney is also going to add more music to the calendar. He will be hosting live, local music at the Riverside Municipal Auditorium on the first Thursday of each month, the same day as Riverside’s monthly Arts Walk. The show will feature DJs outside and live music inside at a stage downstairs in the auditorium.

The installment on Thursday will include Charlie Moon, Michael Soy, Chris Cruz, Anthony Duran and more.

7 p.m. Thursday, Riverside Municipal Auditorium, 3485 Mission Inn Ave., $5, 18 and older only.

PHOTOS: Toby Keith at San Manuel Amphitheater

Whenever Toby Keith goes on a big summer tour, you can bet he will make a stop in Inland Southern California.

The popular country star returned to San Manuel Amphitheater on Friday, May 30, with some help from openers Colt Ford and daughter Krystal Keith.

Photographer David Bauman was on hand to capture some moments of the show. Check out photos of Toby Keith, Colt Ford and Krystal Keith and a red solo cup over at PE.com or click the photo below.

Toby Keith performs at San Manuel Amphitheater in Devore on May 30, 2014. (David Bauman, Staff Photographer)

RIVERSIDE: It’s the Common Ground celebrates fifth anniversary

What Hands Are For will perform at the fifth anniversary of It’s the Common Ground. (Contributed Image)

Five years ago, It’s the Common Ground made its debut at The Vibe in Riverside and gave a place for musicians of all types to get up and perform and hone their skills, whether they were freestyling or plugging in a guitar.

The night is one of the reasons that the Inland Empire music scene is experiencing a renaissance and there will be a special fifth anniversary party with some old friends on Sunday.

Moreno Valley rapper Speak (“Bulletproof Denali”) will headline the night. Other performers include Nocando, What Hands Are For, Verbs, Art Barz, Nietzsche Cortez, Internal Definition, Apex Predators, Vito, Cash Lansky & Marley B and ARS.

7 p.m. Sunday, The Vibe, 1805 University Ave., Riverside, $10 in advance, $12 at the door, all ages.

Visit bricktoyaface.eventbrite.com for tickets.

SAN BERNARDINO: Rachele Lynae to showcase at Brandin’ Iron

Rachele Lynae will perform at the Brandin’ Iron in San Bernardino. (Contributed Image)

If you love country music, you need to visit the Brandin’ Iron in San Bernardino. The club is routinely a stop for artists who go on to be huge Nashville stars, from Justin Moore to Taylor Swift.

This weekend, a new up-and-coming artist, Rachele Lynae, will perform a showcase at the club. Her debut album was produced by country songstress Jamie O’Neal, who also signed Lynae to her label.

Lynae will perform a set along with Ashley’s Midnite Riders, one of the Brandin’ Iron’s house bands.

You must be 18 or older to attend. If you arrive between 6 and 7 p.m., there’s no cover. Other wise, it’s $5 for those 21 and older and $10 for those ages 18-20.

Saturday, May 31, Brandin’ Iron, 320 South E St., San Bernardino, 909-888-7388, brandinironsaloon.com.