Queen Nation and Zeppelin USA entertain at new Palomar Starlight Theater stage

Pala Casino's renovation project included converting the outdoor Palomar Starlight Theater from a temporary stage into a permanent stage, and on May 23 Queen Nation and Zeppelin USA performed the first concert at the new facility.

A few empty chairs were observed at the 2,251-seat venue, but the audience was close to capacity. In addition to those who both saw and heard the Queen and Led Zeppelin tribute bands, some hotel guests whose windows were facing the theater watched the activity.

The stage is on top of the underground wine cellar and bar area of Cave, the new Pala restaurant which also...