Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres around the Valley, and this week’s column has classic rock and soul, plus a music festival put on by a social media platform.
December 5
Queens Of the Stone Age
The Los Angeles blues-rock band, best known for the hit “No One Knows,” kicks off the final leg of their tour in Phoenix. 7 p.m., $39.50-$79.50, Arizona Financial Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-514-2919, livenation.com
December 6
The Musical Box
You can divide Genesis’ decades of output into two distinct eras: the ’80s hits that are inescapable on classic rock radio and the progressive ’70s, led by a psychedelically costumed Peter Gabriel. The Musical Box loves those ’70s shows, and the Quebec-based band pays tribute to the era by faithfully recreating those early Genesis concerts, right down to Gabriel’s trippy clothing choices. The Musical Box is taking on the tour for the 1973 album Selling England By the Pound for their latest show. 7:30 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, 602-267-1600, celebritytheatre.com
December 8
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. 8 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, 602-267-1600, celebritytheatre.com
December 8
Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks
Christmas comes early for fans of the Piano Man and the Reigning Queen of Rock and Roll. The ’70s singer-songwriters are teaming up for an unforgettable concert. 7 p.m., $67.50-$346.50, Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-514-8400, dbacks.com
December 10
TikTok In the Mix
The short-form video social media platform is putting on a music festival in Mesa, and the lineup will undoubtedly wake up the quiet East Valley community. Cardi B, Niall Horan, Charlie Puth and other guests will take the stage for the inaugural event. 4 p.m., $25-$60, Sloan Park, 2330 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Mesa, tiktokinthemix.com
