Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres around the Valley. This week’s column features musicians who can’t and won’t stop.
August 19
Stone Temple Pilots and Live
Even after the death of Scott Weiland, the legendary grunge band presses on with the impressive Jeff Gutt taking over as lead singer. 7 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Arizona Financial Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-514-2919, livenation.com
August 20
Kings of Leon
The “Use Somebody” group has a knack for churning out rock anthems, as evidenced by its latest, Can We Please Have Fun? Let Kings of Leon know the answer to the album’s titular question is “yes” when it performs in downtown Phoenix. 7:30 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Arizona Financial Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-514-2919, livenation.com
August 20
Sammy Hagar
The “I Can’t Drive 55” artist, former Van Halen lead singer, and tequila entrepreneur will once again put the pedal to the metal with a rockin’ summer tour. 7 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre, 2121 N. 83rd Ave., Phoenix, 602-254-7200, livenation.com
August 24
311
Two years ago, Aaron “P-Nut” Wills announced on social media that he was taking a hiatus from the beloved “All Mixed Up” band. He changed his mind after seeing how much support the group continues to receive from its legions of fans. 7 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Arizona Financial Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-514-2919, livenation.com
August 25
Squeeze and Boy George
Often labeled as a one-hit wonder, fans of Squeeze, known for the hit “Tempted,” would disagree with that assessment. Its ’80s contemporary, Boy George, will join the band for a show that will prove it has much more to offer music lovers. 7:30 p.m., $65-$490, Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, 602-267-1600, celebritytheatre.com
