Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres around the Valley. This week’s column features some influential hip-hop artists from the ’90s and a festival that glances at the future of music.
October 16
Meghan Trainor
Leave your treble at home because the “All About That Bass” singer is coming to Phoenix for her Timeless Tour. 6:30 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre, 2121 N. 83rd Ave., Phoenix, 602-254-7200, livenation.com
October 18
I Love the ’90s Tour
The trio of artists headlining this tour are some of the unsung heroes of hip-hop. Rob Base made up half of the duo behind the party staple “It Takes Two,” and Montell Jordan is the voice behind another unforgettable R&B track, “This Is How We Do It.” However, the real attraction is actor/reality star/rapper Robert Van Winkle, a.k.a. Vanilla Ice, who has the distinction of being the first hip-hop artist to reach the top of the charts with the hit single “Ice Ice Baby.” 7 p.m., $20-$100 (fair admission included), Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1826 W. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, azstatefair.com
October 18
Judas Priest
Rob Halford, the legendary lead singer of the heavy metal band Judas Priest, is a Paradise Valley resident, so can we consider this concert a homecoming show? 7:30 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Arizona Financial Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-514-2919, livenation.com
October 19
Nightmare on Cube Street
Speaking of ’90s hip-hop, Ice Cube, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Ginuwine, and the Ying Yang Twins are scheduled to perform at this arena show. To paraphrase one of the Friday actor’s signature tracks, consider it a good day if you can snag a seat. 7:30 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, footprintcenter.com
October 19
VIVA PHX
The streets of Downtown will be filled with the sounds of more than 70 of the best and most diverse local and nationwide underground music acts playing on 10 stages alongside some of the Valley’s best food and art. The lineup includes Cuco, Cannons, The Walters, and Playboy Manbaby. The music begins at 1 p.m. $65, general admission; $165 V.I.P. Check website for schedule and locations. vivaphx.com
