Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres around the Valley, and this week’s column features musicians beloved by their fans.
September 22
The Beach Boys
Now dubbed “America’s Band,” the California surf group is taking their hits, including “Surfin’ USA,” “Surfer Girl,” “Fun, Fun, Fun,” “I Get Around,” and “Kokomo,” on the road. 7:30 p.m., $70-$120, Showroom at Wild Horse Pass, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler, 800-946-4452, playatgila.com
September 22-23
Booker T. Jones
The Memphis soul legend, on tour celebrating the 60th anniversary of his debut album, Green Onions, counts folk rocker Neil Young as part of his fan base. The two even worked together on Young’s 2002 record Are You Passionate. 7:30 p.m., $49.50–$59.50, Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, 480-478-6000, mim.org
September 23
Luis Miguel
You may not realize how cherished the Puerto Rican-born Latin pop singer is. Not only does the “Me Gustas Tal Como Eres” singer have his own brand of wine, but his concerts sell out within hours. His path to stardom has also been dramatized for a three-season television show on Netflix. 8 p.m., $61-$201, Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, footprintcenter.com
September 24
Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper
Dubbed the Freaks on Parade Tour, the pair of shock rockers will end their run of shows in Phoenix, which coincidentally happens to be Cooper’s hometown. 6 p.m., $29.50-$149.50, Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre, 2121 N. 83rd Ave., Phoenix, 602-254-7200, livenation.com
