Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres around the Valley. This week’s column features an unlikely arena band.
October 8
Cigarettes After Sex
You may not have heard any of Cigarettes After Sex’s slow, sexy and stylish songs on the radio in the decade since it hit the scene. That hasn’t stopped the moody indie band from selling out arenas nationwide. 8 p.m. Check website for prices. Desert Diamond Arena, 29400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale, 623-772-3200, desertdiamondarena.com
October 9
The Avett Brothers
The perfect way to enjoy the North Carolina folk band is live. However, the group has a busy year ahead. Not only are the folk rockers touring in support of their excellent self-titled record, but its stage play, Swept Away, is soon making its Broadway debut. 7:30 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Arizona Financial Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-514-2919, livenation.com
October 9
Iron Maiden
The metal gods have once again blessed the Valley by adding a date to the heavy metal legend’s The Future Past Tour at the last minute. Joining Iron Maiden will be the Mongolian band The Hu. 7:30 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, footprintcenter.com
October 12
Melissa Etheridge
The trailblazing singer-songwriter reunited with many members of her first band to perform songs she had written early in her career for her latest record, One Way Out. Many have called it a return to form, which makes her return to the Valley even more exciting. 8 p.m., $75-$175, Showroom at Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler, 800-946-4452, playatgila.com
October 13
Charli XCX and Troye Sivan
Brat Summer, a meme named for the sixth album of pop star Charli XCX, may be over, but that doesn’t mean you can’t relive your memories of the season when the “Apple” singer comes to Phoenix. 7:30 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, footprintcenter.com
