Tag: Palm Springs Entertainment

Hailed as “the new voice of the American Rock & Roll Songbook,” Michael Cavanaugh brings the music of Billy Joel—and more—to electrifying life. Handpicked by the Piano Man himself to star in the hit Broadway musical Movin’ Out, Cavanaugh earned Tony and Grammy nominations for his powerhouse vocals and commanding …

Classical Night Fever, the popular ’70s disco Symphony Pops tribute show, is a feel-good musical extravaganza you won’t soon forget! You’ll leave the performance with a big smile on your face and a renewed appreciation for the unforgettable era when dance music and symphonic sound collided to create something truly …

Get ready for the ultimate Elton John experience! Andrew Johns takes center stage in a spectacular tribute show that celebrates the iconic music and dazzling showmanship of the Rocket Man himself. From dazzling costumes to spot-on vocals, Andrew captures the spirit of the legend with playful humor, commanding stage presence, …

Now entering their second decade, the United States-based Hermitage Piano Trio has solidified its place as one of the world’s leading piano trios, garnering multiple GRAMMY® Award nominations and receiving both audience and press accolades for their performances. The Washington Post singled them out as possessing “such power and sweeping passion that it …

Blessed with “poetic and sensitive pianism” (Washington Post) and a “wondrous sense of color” (San Francisco Classical Voice), Grammy-nominated pianist Joyce Yang captivates audiences with her virtuosity, lyricism, and interpretive sensitivity. She first came to international attention in 2005 when she won the silver medal at the 12th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. The youngest contestant at 19 …

Cellist David Finckel and pianist Wu Han, honored as Musical America’s Musicians of the Year, stand among today’s most distinguished figures in classical music. Their multi-faceted musical lives encompass world-class performances, acclaimed recordings and visionary artistic direction. From the stages of New York to the premier concert halls across the United States, Europe and Asia, …

Sirena Huang on violin, and Chih-Yi Chen on piano perform at the Palm Desert Community Presbyterian Church. A gold-medal winner in the prestigious Indianapolis International Violin Competition and praised by The Baltimore Sun for her “impeccable technique…deeply expressive phrasing…and poetic weight,” Sirena Huang is one of her generation’s most celebrated violinists. She …

JD Samson is best known for her time as one-third of the electronic-feminist-punk band and performance project Le Tigre, as well as with her band MEN. For more than a decade JD’s career as a singer, producer and DJ has landed her at the intersection of the music, art, activism, …

PalmSprings.com Spotlight: An Interview with James “Gypsy” Haake James Haake never imagined he’d find fame and success dressed in outlandish women’s clothes. After dancing on Broadway, he opened a club in New York called “Gypsy’s” and his wicked sense of humor and A-list crowd made the club a hit. Gypsy then moved …

Trini Garza began his musical career as a teenager, singing and dancing in theme parks, cruise ships and corporate shows. He has directed shows for various theme parks in the US and Japan. Shortly after he was hired as the Production Associate Director for a large Corporate Production Company. He …