The Dickies
Supporting Talent: Angry Samoans, Toxic Energy
The Dickies headline with Angry Samoans and Toxic Energy. Expect the veteran Los Angeles band’s speedy, melodic punk, where catchy hooks, deep harmonies and a comic streak meet a rapid guitar attack.
Formed in San Fernando Valley in 1977, The Dickies were the first Los Angeles punk band to sign to a major label and remain among the original wave’s longest-running acts. Their early work was called “a burst of late-’70s hyperactive California punk” by Trouser Press, while their catalog mixes originals with fast, irreverent takes on songs including “Banana Splits,” “Nights in White Satin” and “Paranoid.”
Pappy & Harriet’s began as the cantina on a 1940s Western film set, and that history still frames a night here: the venue sits among Pioneertown’s old movie-set facades, with the desert just beyond. It is a restaurant and live-music venue, with shows in indoor and outdoor spaces; the setting and touring acts make the trip feel tied to this particular outpost, rather than just a concert stop. Shows are ticketed, general admission and standing-room only, with ADA seating available at either stage. The restaurant is separate, serves food, and runs a first-come, first-served waitlist, so put your name down early if you want dinner; eating does not secure a show ticket. Check the event details for doors and weather, especially for an outdoor performance.