Rock Yard

We first went to the Rock Yard in 2011 and it's a cool venue and a great idea.  Free tribute band concerts every Saturday night in the summers.  They are located outdoor in a 'courtyard" area at Fantasy Springs and it's always warm and windy out there.  There is a little fixed stage that the opening band uses and then a temporary stage that is larger, built in the middle of the space.  There are some built in little walls that you can sit on and then a patio behind that where there is seating for the buffet, but that is used for concert seating during the Rock Yard shows.  If you want a good seat, you should get there early, otherwise, you may end up standing the whole time or sitting on the grass... or bring a blanket!

So, each week an opening band starts at 7:30.  Those bands tend to play favorite covers, maybe rock, maybe 80s, etc.  At 9:30 the headliner tribute band starts.  When the headliner starts, everyone pretty much stands up in front of the stage, before that most people are seated.  After the tribute band is done, the opening band comes back and plays until about 12:30.  Sometimes the opening band is better than the headliner!!!

PROs:  It's free.  It's fun.  They have plenty of drinks for sale and usually have some specials.  They throw out free t-shirts and goodies.  Some of the concerts are rockin'.

CONs:  It is hot and windy.  People are smoking and don't care if they are doing so right in your face or burning you with their cigarettes.  If you don't get there early, it can be less than comfortable. Not all the bands are good.  Case in point: Hollywood Roses SUCKS.  Oh, the band is okay, but the singer is just not good.  

If, like us, you like seeing tribute bands, I totally recommend a trip out here.  There are plenty of restaurants for pre-show dining., there is gambling of course, and it's just a fun vibe.

We were there this last weekend, they had a U2 tribute band that was pretty good.  the venue is nice, the only drawback is you want to avoid the summertime!  Seriously, it was about 105 when we were there about 9 pm!

Had a blast...sooooooo Fun to watch the show under the stars at a great Venue.
Great night! Drinks are priced fair. The tribute bands are awesome! Thanks Fantasy Springs! PS The pizza is great also, but they need more seating in restaurant.