Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres around the Valley. This week’s column features The Boss, Busta, and a Blake.
March 19
Bruce Springsteen
The Boss has left his residency on the Great White Way and is hitting the road with his band for a tour that includes songs from his soul song covers album Only the Strong Survive. Fans can expect Springsteen to dust off some deep cuts as well. 7:30 p.m., $75-$350, Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, footprintcenter.com
March 19
Stevie’s After Party: The Wicked Cool Records Revue
In addition to working for Bruce “The Boss” Springsteen, Steven Van Zandt (a.k.a. Little Steven) has hosted the radio show bearing his name and runs a record label, both celebrating garage rock. On the off-chance you have enough energy left after seeing The E Street Band, see the rockers Van Zandt has curated for your listening pleasure, including The Chesterfield Kings and Cocktail Slippers. 10:30 p.m., $20-$22, Crescent Ballroom, 308 N. 2nd Ave., Phoenix, 602-716-2222, crescentphx.com
March 20
Busta Rhymes
Break out the Courvoisier because the legendary rapper is hitting the road in support of his 11th album Blockbusta. 8 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. The Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix, livenation.com
March 23
Flowerbeam
The local instrumental artist makes melodious music that brings tranquility to your mind. If peace is what you seek, head Downtown and watch the guitarist and his friends perform his two albums, Ceremony and Torus, in their entirety. There will also be live art by Westernwinds and visuals by Ray_Caldera. 7:30 p.m. $12, The Trunk Space, 1124 N. Third St., Phoenix, thetrunkspace.com
March 23
Blake Shelton
Now that The Voice judge isn’t on the show (for now, we assume), he’s spending more time performing live. It’s best to catch him before he returns to his red judge’s chair. 7 p.m., 8 p.m., $49-$349, Desert Diamond Arena, 29400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale, 623-772-3200, desertdiamondarena.com
