Story and Photos by Pat Krause

Fans of the iconic actor and director Kevin Costner filled the seats of The Show at the Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa on Friday night, November. Kevin Costner brought his unique way of entering the stage, eliciting lots of yelling and excitement from the crowd. He entered from the side of the theater and walked through the audience to the stage. What a thrill for the fans sitting in that area! He smiled, shook hands, and greeted his fans.

Kevin Costner comes through the audience - photo Pat Krause

The event began with video clips from his movies, and fans cheered as their favorite film moments played. Costner took the stage with his band, which included a fantastic violinist, two guitarists, a bassist, and a drummer. He started the show by thanking the audience for supporting his films and tonight's performance. He mentioned that the band Kevin Costner and Modern West would mainly perform original songs.

Kevin Costner - photo Pat Krause

He stood on stage with a beard and mustache but without a cowboy hat this time. One of the songs was about his dad, and he mentioned that his father started advising him when he was as young as six years old. He talked about how his father would be embarrassed if he failed as a director, so he didn't inform him that he was returning to music, which was his first love. He seemed genuinely humbled and was glad to see so many people at his concert, showcasing the talents of his band members as each gave a fantastic solo performance.

Kevin Costner and the Modern West Band - photo Pat Krause

Costner mentioned that he wrote one of the songs while making a movie, noting that most songs are about his experiences or family. The songs included "Red River," "Ashes," "90 Miles," "Give a Little Love," and "Can't Do This Without You," to name just a few. They concluded with an encore of "Hey Man" and a medley of songs.

Kevin Costner - phot Pat Krause

Check out upcoming shows: Broadway's Rock of Ages Band on Nov. 30, REO Speedwagon on Dec. 8, and the talented Priscilla Presley, the former wife of Elvis, on Dec. 13. The list of concerts is constantly changing, so make sure to check them all out.