Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres all around the Valley, and this week’s column features both new and legacy under-the-radar acts.
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Tyler Childers
Fans of the “Whitehouse Road” singer have said they’re a little puzzled with the decor that adorns the stage of the country artist’s latest tour, from the odd taxidermy to the wooden backdrop. But even if the visuals seem a little peculiar, Childers proves that his breakthrough album Purgatory was no fluke. 7 p.m., $39.50-$99.50, Arizona Financial Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-514-2919, livenation.com
Yves Tumor
Sean Bowie, who uses the pronouns they/them, creates wild and percussive music that feels simultaneously soulful and industrial. Their fourth album, Praise a Lord Who Chews but Which Does Not Consume; (Or Simply, Hot Between Worlds), came out last month. 8 p.m., $33.50-$38, Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, marqueetheatreaz.com
Seal
With “Kiss From A Rose” still on the airwaves, it’s hard to believe that Seal’s first two records are 30 years old. He’s celebrating the milestone with a tour that kicks off in Phoenix with ’80s band The Buggles (member Trevor Horn produced Seal’s first two records) opening the show. 7:30 p.m., Check website for ticket prices. Arizona Financial Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-514-2919, livenation.com
Ozomatli
The Musical Instrument Museum isn’t the first venue you think of to host a wild party, but when it hosts the Los Angeles group, known for their fusion of hip-hop, rock and salsa, not even the best security will be able to stop the dancing in the aisles. 7 p.m., $49.50-$64.50, Musical Instrument Museum. 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, 480-478-6000, mim.org
The Psychedelic Furs
During the early months of the pandemic, the “Pretty In Pink” group quietly released their first album in nearly three decades, the critically acclaimed Made of Rain. Now audiences can finally see that these songs, particularly the single “Wrong Train,” deserve a spot on the band’s setlist. 8 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, 602-267-1600, celebritytheatre.com
