Manic Hispanic and Sweet & Tender Hooligans play Pappy & Harriet's on Wednesday, Sept. 16. Doors 8 p.m., show 9 p.m.; all ages, $26-$31.

Nick Goodman plays live at Z Club in Joshua Tree.

Surf guitarist Jimmy Dale brings Dick Dale’s legacy to Pappy & Harriet’s, with Salton City Surf Club opening. Doors open at 8 p.m.; the show starts at 9 p.m.

Tiny Pony's Thursday Local's Night pairs rotating local DJs with late-night drink and industry specials.

Homestead Sessions and PALO XANTO bring an all-women-led night of live music to Coyote Run Studio with Abigail Kochunas, Cult Baby, MonsterLuna, House of Demeter, Madame Harlequin & the feel-abouts, and DJ La Cósmica.

Weekly Friday DJ night featuring DJ Waves, 7–10 pm at The Copper Room. Free; reservations recommended.

Los Poncho Tones bring their Greasy Tumbleweed blend of New Orleans rhythms, desert twang, rock, blues, jazz, vintage R&B, funk, country, and Americana to The Red Dog Saloon in Pioneertown.

Le Jazzanne Band plays recurring Friday-night jazz sets at Z Club in Joshua Tree.

Temples brings The Bliss Tour to Pappy & Harriet's with Poppy Jean Crawford on Friday, September 18. Doors 8:30 p.m.; show 9:30 p.m.; all ages; tickets $27.50-$32.50.

The Noise Floor holds its Joshua Tree grand opening with live sets from Solo Flight West and Tom Hadix, food by Hot Dog Grrrl, and nonalcoholic drinks from Best Day Brewing.

Yacht Rock Brunch pairs Tiny Pony brunch with DJ Gre in Yucca Valley.

Psycho Cycle Rock & Roll Freak Out! starts at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 19, at The Annex, with Pat Todd & The Rankoutsiders, Warm Uncle, Queeny King and Crowbar Salvation. Advance tickets are $10; admission is $15 at the door.

Annual Cosmic American music festival honoring Gram Parsons and the music he inspired.

DJ Buck Mild leads Saturday night line dancing at the Red Dog Saloon, 6–10 p.m. every Saturday.

Blues Healer plays live at Z Club in Joshua Tree.

Boise electronic outfit Magic Sword plays Pappy & Harriet's with SKYLIMIT and Kollusion. Doors open at 8 p.m.; the all-ages show starts at 9 p.m. Tickets are $21–$26.

DJ Softcuss plays late-night DJ sets at The Tiny Pony Tavern in Yucca Valley.

DJ Kate McCabe spins an all-vinyl Sunday brunch set at Red Dog Saloon from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free.

The Mane Street Band plays free honky tonk at Red Dog Saloon every Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m.

Joshua Tree Saloon's Sunday Open Mic starts at 5 p.m. on the outdoor patio.

Sunday Jazz brings live music hosted by Jim Watson to The Copper Room every Sunday evening.

Compersion, Ritual Ashing and Janie Cowan share a free evening of avant-garde classical and experimental music.

Joshua Tree songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Brent Simpson plays Z Club on Sunday evening.

Casa Sueño plays Pappy & Harriet's on Monday, September 21, with Derek Monypeny supporting. Doors 8 p.m.; show 9 p.m.; all ages; tickets $16-$21.

The Melancholy Babies play Western swing, New Orleans jazz, and golden-age standards at The Copper Room every Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m.

Tuesday karaoke at The Tiny Pony Tavern starts at 8 p.m. and runs late, with free admission.

The Barry Baughn Blues Band plays The Copper Room every Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m.

Los Poncho Tones bring their Greasy Tumbleweed blend to The Copper Room on the last Thursday of each month, from 6 to 9 p.m.

PALO XANTO hosts Desert Unplugged, a rotating live-music night at Z Club in Joshua Tree.

Smitty from St. Lou plays a Thursday evening set at Más o Menos in Joshua Tree.

Neil Hamburger comes to Pappy & Harriet’s Sept. 24. Doors 8 p.m.; show 9 p.m. All ages. Tickets start at $26.

Tiny Pony's Thursday Local's Night pairs rotating local DJs with late-night drink and industry specials.

Weekly Friday DJ night featuring DJ Waves, 7–10 pm at The Copper Room. Free; reservations recommended.

Men I Trust plays an all-ages outdoor-stage show at Pappy & Harriet's on Friday, September 25, with Evan Wright supporting.

Música del Alma is a recurring music night at The Red Dog Saloon, with each volume bringing a new guest lineup to Pioneertown.

Mella Tarantella plays late-night sets at The Tiny Pony Tavern in Yucca Valley.

DJ Soft Cuss plays DJ sets at Más o Menos in Joshua Tree.

LANDROID, Desert Friends and Radio Jed play Gala Surreal, a 21+ night of music, face painting and an optional dinner at Giant Rock Annex.

Free Levitt AMP Saturday at Freedom Plaza with CassaZulu at 7 p.m. and Alice Howe & Freebo at 8 p.m.; the plaza opens at 6 p.m.