Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres all around the Valley. This week, we’re featuring holiday concerts.
December 12-13
Harry Connick Jr.
Who doesn’t want to spend Christmas with Harry Connick Jr.? The good-looking multi-hyphenate will perform originals and holiday classics over two magical evenings. 7:30 p.m., $50-$200, Ikeda Theater at Mesa Arts Center, One E. Main St., Mesa, 480-644.6500, mesaartscenter.com
December 14
Squirrel Nut Zippers
The swing revival group, known for the hit song “Hell,” is hitting the road to spread cheer for its Christmas Caravan tour. They’re playing two shows, so who knows? Maybe they’ll make Santa’s nice list this year. 7 and 9 p.m., $33.50–$49.50, Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, 480-478-6000, mim.org
December 16
Gladys Knight
No word if she’s taking the midnight train from Georgia, but the Empress of Soul is heading to Phoenix to perform her hits in the round. 7:30 p.m., $45-$125, Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, 602-267-1600, celebritytheatre.com
December 16
The Holidaze Bash
If you want to go into the holiday on a high note, check out this smokin’ collection of jam, hip-hop, and reggae acts, including ZeeCeeKeely from Tucson, Phoenix’s Herb N’ Life, Chad Rubin from Scottsdale, Chris Bowen Vibes, and rappers Johnny N Clyde. 7:30 p.m., $15, Last Exit Live, 717 S. Central Ave., Phoenix, 602-271-7000, lastexitlive.com
December 16
The Doo Wop Project
Sure, you’ve listened to “White Christmas” a million times. But have you heard the classic song by real-life doo-wop singers? These amazing performers, which include stars from the Broadway musicals Jersey Boys and Motown: The Musical, will put their harmonic spin on your favorite holiday classics. 7:30 p.m., $32-$52, Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler, 480-782-2680, chandlercenter.org
