Soboba Casino Resort books WAR for Dec. 19 concert
Soboba Casino Resort will host funk band WAR on Dec. 19 at its Event Center in San Jacinto, California, as part of the group’s 50th Anniversary Greatest Hits Tour. The show adds another national act to the resort’s 2026 entertainment lineup and gives fans a chance to hear a catalog that shaped decades of radio, film and live music.
Why it matters: - WAR remains one of the most recognized classic funk and soul acts, with songs that still circulate across radio, film, television, advertising, sampling and covers. - The concert gives Soboba Casino Resort another marquee booking as it continues building its live entertainment calendar near San Jacinto and Hemet, California.
What happened: - Soboba Casino Resort will welcome WAR and its 50th Anniversary Greatest Hits Tour to the Soboba Casino Resort Event Center on Saturday, Dec. 19, at 8 p.m. - The show is 21 and over. - Tickets are available at more information or by calling (866) 476-2622. - Upcoming Soboba Casino Resort shows listed in the announcement include Taylor Dayne on Nov. 20, Scotty McCreery on Nov. 21, Marlon Wayans on Dec. 4, and WAR on Dec. 19.
The details: - WAR has spent more than five decades blending funk, soul, R&B, rock, Latin music, jazz and blues. - The band first broke through internationally after joining former Animals frontman Eric Burdon on “Spill the Wine.” - WAR’s better-known songs include “Low Rider,” “Why Can’t We Be Friends?,” “The Cisco Kid,” “The World Is a Ghetto,” “Slippin’ Into Darkness,” “All Day Music” and “Summer.” - “The World Is a Ghetto” became Billboard’s best-selling album of 1973. - “Why Can’t We Be Friends?” followed in 1975 and included “Low Rider” and the title track. - WAR has earned 17 gold, platinum or multi-platinum certifications. - The band’s 50th-anniversary “Greatest Hits” reissue and tour mark another milestone in 2026.
Between the lines: - The booking leans on nostalgia, but the pitch is broader than a throwback show. - WAR’s catalog has staying power because it has kept finding new audiences through multiple media and new recordings by other artists. - Soboba Casino Resort is using national touring acts to position itself as a regional destination for gaming and entertainment, not just a casino floor.
What's next: - WAR’s Dec. 19 appearance will extend the band’s anniversary tour stop list into Southern California. - Soboba Casino Resort is likely to keep using concert announcements to promote its broader 2026 entertainment schedule. - More information is available at the casino's entertainment page and the resort’s main website.
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