Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres around the Valley. This week’s column features a roundup of local legends and the beginning of “Hot Girl Summer.”
June 17
Tesla
The veteran ’80s rockers will shake the foundations of the Mesa Arts Center when they perform their hits “Modern Day Cowboy” and “Little Suzi.” 7:30 p.m., $45-$125, Ikeda Theater at Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa, 480-644-6500, mesaartscenter.com
June 18
Cowboy Junkies
The Canadian alt-country band, known for its haunting cover of The Velvet Underground’s “Sweet Jane” from the soundtrack to Natural Born Killers, recently racked up some of the best reviews of its long career for its latest album, Such Ferocious Beauty, a moving meditation on grief. 7:30 p.m., $38-58, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale, 480-994-2787, scottsdaleperformingarts.org
June 19
Todd Rundgren
The “Hello It’s Me” singer’s resume includes the roles of songwriter, video pioneer, producer, recording artist, computer software developer, conceptualist and interactive artist. He’ll put on his “performer” hat when he comes to the Valley to play his hits. 7:30 p.m., $45-$55, Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, 602-267-1600, celebritytheatre.com
June 19
Megan Thee Stallion
The Houston rapper has dubbed her latest tour “Hot Girl Summer,” which, as far as we’re concerned, means that the “Hiss” artist can control the weather and the pop music charts. 8 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, footprintcenter.com
June 23
Arizona Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Steel guitar player Jon Rauhouse, who has played with Neko Case, Dr. Dog and Calexico, will join local blues legend Hans Olson, radio DJ and music historian John “Johnny D” Dixon, and live music venue The Rhythm Room as inductees into the Arizona Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame. 2 p.m., $10 at the door, Rhythm Room, 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, rhythmroom.com
