The “kids” are back in town – gathering from all around the globe for the Coachella Music and Arts Festival. It’s back after a COVID hiatus like everything else. And while Ye won’t be on the bill, there are dozens of others who deserve a listen and recognition.
Locally, Giselle Woo & the Night Owls are nervously awaiting their debut on stage. Woo was a student of mine when I taught radio at COD, and was just getting started. I’m happy for she and her assembled multitude and wanted to give a shoutout as Coachella Weekend 1 gets underway.
Live music is back in Palm Springs as The Alibi reopens. I attended a warm up party last night and talked to Liz and Melanie about their future plans. Big Freedia is on the stage Saturday and Sunday with a great lineup of indy music on the marquee.I’m off to The Living Desert for “Glow in the Park” and will have a report Monday morning on KGAY 106.5. It’s a little quieter than what’s happening just down the road…
And listen to KGAY 106.5 Palm Springs no matter where near nor far from the Coachella Valley. Enjoy this great weekend in #GreaterPalmSprings
This Weekend in #ILoveGayPalmSprings
April 15–17, 2022
We’re keeping you updated on the weekend’s Top Events: Coachella Weekend 1, Big Freedia at The Alibi, Day Club Palm Springs poolside music, Brothers of the Desert’s Spring Affair and Dance Party, Bitchiest Brunch Saturdays, Heklina & AsiaSF Drag Brunch Easter Sunday, ‘A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,’ ‘Native Gardens,’ Michael Bublé tribute show, Open Call Project, Flagging in the Desert, Alohana! Palm Springs, McCallum Theatre 2022-2023 tickets now on sale…and more!
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival (commonly referred to as simply “Coachella”) is an annual two-weekend, three-day event held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio this weekend (April 15–17) and next (April 22–24). Beyond the headliners of Harry Styles, Billie Eilish, The Weeknd and Swedish House Mafia, there are more than 100 artists performing across seven stages, plus activities, art installations, food, fun…and good vibes. We have waitlist and ticket exchange links on our event listing: [More info].You can also livestream it on YouTube. Check out the Coachella 2022 set times [here]. Finally, don’t forget to check out #GaysofCoachella on Facebook,Instagram, & Twitter to connect with “family” around the festival!
Big Freedia
The Alibi presents the one and only Big Freedia with two back-to-back daytime parties, Saturday, April 16 at 9:30 pm and Sunday, April 17 at noon. Known as the Queen of Bounce music, Big Freedia is a New Orleans-based hip-hop artist and worldwide ambassador of bounce music, reality series star, and collaborator with the likes of Beyoncé, Drake, and Lizzo. Get tickets
Day Club Palm Springs
Complementing the Coachella Festival is Day Club Palm Springs,April 15–17 and April 22–24, with poolside programming running from noon to sundown at the Hilton Palm Springs. The six days of lineups curated by each headliner include Kim Petras (DJ set), Madeon (DJ set), Sound Presents: Dom Dolla & John Summit, Duck Sauce, Louis The Child (DJ set) & Tchami. Get tickets
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White Party Palm Springs
Apr. 29–May 1 at the Hilton Palm Springs and Palm Springs Convention Center
Oasis Music Festival
May 11–15 at various locations throughout the Coachella Valley
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KGAY 106.5 and Gay Desert Guide have your chance to win 2 VIP Passes to Out in the Vineyard’s “Gay Wine Weekend,” July 15–17 in beautiful, pastoral Sonoma County. This is a full weekend of wine & celebration with winemaker dinners, winery tours and events benefiting Face To Face, Sonoma County HIV/AIDS Network. Enter to win on the KGAY 106.5 Contest Page
Saturdays with Ross Mathews is on KGAY 106.5 every Saturday at 10:00 a.m. on the FM dial in the Coachella Valley and streaming worldwide online! Listen for Ross to give his insider’s perspective as a judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 14! Brought to you by the John White Real Estate Group. Ask your smart speaker to “Play K-G-A-Y Palm Springs.”
Coachella Weekend 1
Big Freedia
Day Club Palm Springs
