Joshua Tree National Park Association (JTNPA) is holding their Fifth Annual Beneath the Desert Sky Benefit Concert, this Sunday, May 31, 2026, at the legendary Pappy & Harriet’s. This magical musical event serves as a vital fundraiser for JTNPA, the primary nonprofit partner of Joshua Tree National Park since 1962. Proceeds from ticket sales directly support top-priority projects and programs within Joshua Tree National Park, providing a critical bridge between park lovers and the preservation of this iconic landscape.
Cap Rock, Joshua Tree National Park
The 2026 lineup features an eclectic mix of talent:
Sin City All Stars with Special Guests The Doohickeys and Lo Shook: This Mojave-rooted collective will deliver a heartfelt tribute to Gram Parsons. Featuring Dusty Wakeman, Bryson Jones, Dave Raven, Carl Byron, and Jordan Bush, they are joined by the cheeky cowboy duo Haley Brown and Jack Hackett to celebrate the “Cosmic American Music” that defines the high desert.
Sin City All Stars
The Ghost Notes: A Coachella Valley-based Grateful Dead tribute band, The Ghost Notes are dedicated to the spirit of improvisation. Their performance promises a journey through long jams and the communal heartbeat of the Dead’s musical movement.
The Ghost Notes
LONG DUK DONG: Transporting the audience back to the neon-soaked glory days of the 80s, this high-energy tribute band brings the best of pop, rock, and new wave with outrageous stage style and playful nostalgia.
SPECIAL GUEST, MARC McCLURE: Best known as Jimmy Olsen in the classic Superman films and Dave McFly in Back to the Future, McClure brings his star power and deep love for the community to the stage.
About Joshua Tree National Park Association: JTNPA works in partnership with Joshua Tree National Park to help achieve programming goals in education, interpretation, and scientific research. For over 60 years, they have been the leading nonprofit voice for the protection and preservation of the park. Learn more at JoshuaTree.org.
