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 legends.
June 21
Graham Nash
Nash, who has written and performed music with The Hollies and Crosby Stills and Nash, is known for harmonizing with some of the best vocalists in rock. But now, the British folk singer is going solo with his most personal album to date, the critically acclaimed Now. 7:30 p.m., $36-$86, Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, 602-267-1600, celebritytheatre.com
June 21
Django Festival Allstars
Jazz composer Django Reinhardt has inspired guitar slingers for decades, including Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton. He also brought together this talented quintet who pays tribute to the Belgian musician by reinterpreting his compositions for a modern audience. There are two performances this evening. 6:30 and 8:30 p.m., $28.50-$49.50, Musical Instrument Museum. 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, 480-478-6000, mim.org
June 23
Pedro the Lion
Indie music legend David Bazan, who performs as Pedro the Lion, paid tribute to our fair metropolis in 2019 with the reflective album Phoenix, where he grew up. Then last year, he surprised fans with a sequel, the sonically dreamy Havasu. 7:30 p.m., $25-$38, Crescent Ballroom, 308 E. 2nd Ave., Phoenix, 602-716-2222, crescentphx.com
June 23
Southern Culture on the Skids
The surf rockers have been bringing the party with their tongue-in-cheek lyrics and Southern rock send-ups for decades, so it was a surprise when they went acoustic for their 2021 release, At Home With. 7:30 p.m., $25, Rhythm Room, 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, 602-265-4842, rhythmroom.com
