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 legendary band saying goodbye and an artist whose singer left us too soon.
October 21
Jeff Lynne’s ELO
Jeff Lynne, the singer, songwriter, producer and Traveling Wilbury, is saying goodbye as he and the “Don’t Bring Me Down” group embark on a farewell tour. 8 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, footprintcenter.com
October 21
Suki Waterhouse
You may recognize Waterhouse from her performance of Karen Sirko in Daisy Jones and the Six, the Amazon Prime adaptation of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s novel. However, the actress is an accomplished singer-songwriter in her own right, gaining plenty of attention for her second full-length album, Memoir of a Sparklemuffin. 7:30 p.m., $41.50-$56.50, The Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix, 480-659-1641, livenation.com
October 22
Dashboard Confessional
Chris Carrabba, the founder of the legendary emo band Dashboard Confessional, almost died in a motorcycle accident in 2020. As he recuperated, he rediscovered his creative side, leading to All The Truth That I Can Tell, the band’s most honest and acclaimed album. 6:30 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Arizona Financial Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-514-2919, livenation.com
October 26
Katastro
Andy Chaves of Katastro tragically died in a car accident in 2022 at age 32, just as the Tempe rock group was on its way to national success. The band’s remaining members pay tribute to the singer on its latest album, Until the End of Time, which features appearances by The Maine and members of Dirty Heads. To celebrate Chaves’ life and the album’s release, local rapper Mouse Powell and alt-reggae group The Irie will perform before the band plays all its hits. 6 p.m., $20-$50, Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, 480-829-0707, luckymanonline.com
October 27
Marc Anthony
The Grammy-winning salsa music pioneer returned to his roots on his album, Pa’lla Voy, by reuniting with Sergio George, who produced his debut. The singer’s love for rhythm continues on his latest release, Muevense. 8 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, footprintcenter.com
