Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres all around the Valley. This week we focus on singers with soul.
March 22
Daughtry
Fans of the gravel-voiced Chris Daughtry believe that this North Carolina-based post-grunge five-piece is actually a solo project. But honestly, how were fans supposed to know that the fifth season American Idol finalist had a band if they didn’t use his name? 7:30 p.m., $45-$349, Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, 480-829-0607, luckymanonline.com.
March 24
Loudon Wainwright III
For over five decades, the folk singer (and father of artists Rufus and Martha) has written humorous and honest albums about his life. Now you can see him perform them inside one of the best-sounding venues in town. 7:30 p.m., $38.50-$44.50, Musical Instrument Museum. 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, 480-478-6000, mim.org.
March 25
Austin Burke
The twenty-something country singer from Scottsdale sang the National Anthem at age three and hasn’t stopped since. Now based in Nashville, he’s coming home for the release of his EP Changed Everything. 8 p.m., $17, Crescent Ballroom, 308 N. 2nd Ave., Phoenix, 602-716-2222, crescentphx.com.
March 25
MercyMe
Not since the early 90s when Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith were on the top of the charts has a Christian musician had so much success, and the Oklahoma band doesn’t show any signs of slowing down. 7 p.m. $23.75-$150. Gila River Arena, 29400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale, 623-772-3200, gilariverarena.com.
March 26
Ledisi
The Grammy Award-winning R&B singer pays tribute to the late, great Nina Simone as she shares her own powerful story. 7:30 p.m., $52-$125, Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler, 480-782-2680, chandlercenter.org.
