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 magical reptile and the return of a Latin pop legend.
November 6
Queensryche
The legendary heavy metal band is celebrating its 40th anniversary by playing its debut self-titled EP and The Warning, its first full-length album – which was inspired by George Orwell’s 1984, in their entirety. 7 p.m., $35-$75, Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, 602-267-1600, celebritytheatre.com
November 7
Shakira
The Latin pop singer surprised those watching her collaborator Bizarrap’s set at Coachella by announcing she was going on tour to support her first album in seven years, titled Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran. 7:30 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, footprintcenter.com
November 7-9
The Hondo Rodeo Fest
Come Downtown to see some of the best athletes buck a bronco for a share of a million-dollar prize pool. Then stick around to see the most beloved country artists of all time, including Hank Williams Jr., Brooks and Dunn, and the Zac Brown Band. 6 p.m. Check website for schedule and ticket prices. Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-514-8400, dbacks.com
November 9
WayneFest 2024
It’s a party named after the most famous resident of the Coronado neighborhood, Wayne Newton. Now in its sixth year, this family-friendly music and arts festival will feature performances by Tempe’s The Liar’s Handshake, the punk rock of Mike and the Molotovs, and ska band BowCat. 5-9 p.m., Check website for ticket prices. Coronado Park, 1717 N. 12th St., Phoenix, waynefestphx.com
November 9
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard
If you lived through the ’90s, you know that many mediocre bands used clever names to disguise their lack of musical skill. That is not the case with this group of Australian rockers. Their albums unfold like comic book movies, with a recurring cast of characters exploring different musical and lyrical themes. But to fully appreciate the band, you must experience their fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants live show, which typically clocks over three hours. 8 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Arizona Financial Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-514-2919, livenation.com
