On September 6th and 7th, the inaugural Desert Stars Festival (formerly billed under the Clean Air, Clean Stars moniker) is set to take over legendary honky-tonk Pappy & Harriet’s in Joshua Tree, CA.
Carrying on the tradition of rockers escaping the smoggy Los Angeles skyline in search of solace, stars, whiskey in jars, and (in the case of Gram Parsons and Keith Richards) the occasional UFO sighting, the festival compiles some of today’s best psych, rock, and country acts around.
Our picks: David J, of Bauhaus/ Love & Rockets backed by the concert promoter’s full band, Sky Parade (who will also performing the festival), and Zachary James & the All Seeing Eyes, whose cosmic affection for interstellar glam/ punk/ rock ‘n’ roll will find a perfect setting under the stars.
The best part? The entire festival is FREE.
If you can’t make your way out to the desert or just want to start the weekend early, head out to the official Desert Stars L.A. pre-show, which takes place at Los Globos in Silver Lake Thursday, September 5th. Acts include Miranda Lee Richards, Magic Mirror and a secret, special guest.
For set times, and more information on this not-for-profit festival, pay a visit to their website.
