Missing Persons
Supporting Talent: Jesika von Rabbit
Missing Persons bring their Los Angeles new wave catalog to Pappy & Harriet’s indoor stage, with the band led by Dale Bozzio. Expect the synth-pop touchstones “Words” and “Walking in L.A.,” songs that helped define the group’s futuristic presentation after its 1980 formation. Jesika von Rabbit is the billed supporting talent. The listing identifies her as a solo artist, though it does not specify whether she will appear alone, with a duo, or with her full band for this date.
Missing Persons formed in Los Angeles and are also known for collaborations with Frank Zappa. Von Rabbit, born and raised in Green Bay, developed her sound in Joshua Tree after periods in Minneapolis and Los Angeles. She co-founded the Joshua Tree act Gram Rabbit, then released the solo albums Journey Mitchell and Dessert Rock. Her work has drawn descriptions ranging from L.A. Weekly’s “postmodern, intergalactic pop provocateur” to Coachella Valley Weekly’s praise for an “incredible voice” and “a sonic and visual spectacle.” A 2025 review called her live presentation “a pageant of playful absurdity and surreal visuals.” She has toured with Eagles of Death Metal and shared stages with Wanda Jackson, Cat Power, Death Valley Girls, and the Crystal Method.
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.