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 superstar on the rise and a ’90s superstar festival.
November 11
Rainbow Kitten Surprise
Attendees of the 2020 edition of the Innings Festival were astonished by the indie rock stylings of Rainbow Kitten Surprise. Then, like a lot of us, the North Carolina band went silent during the pandemic. They roared back this year with Love Hate Music Box, a 22-track(!) genre-defying album that has something for everyone, from a Kacey Musgraves duet to hip-hop-influenced dance tunes. 8 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Arizona Financial Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-514-2919, livenation.com
November 12
Cowboy Bebop Live
Anime fans, rejoice! This must-see event is an epic fusion of classic clips from the hit show with a live score performed by a 14-piece jazz ensemble. 8 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. The Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix, 480-659-1641, livenation.com
November 13
Sabrina Carpenter
After opening for Taylor Swift abroad earlier this year, pop singer and former Disney star Sabrina Carpenter, the voice behind the hit “Espresso,” is headlining a tour of her own. 7 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, footprintcenter.com
November 14
Mat Kearney
The singer-songwriter’s latest album, which is self-titled, was created during the pandemic, a time when we were all trying to figure out what truly mattered. Kearney rediscovered his love for music, and the passionate way he performs it is what makes his latest tour a must-see! 8 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. The Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix, 480-659-1641, livenation.com
November 16
November Nights
Weezer, Sublime, and Third Eye Blind are headlining this one-day festival in Downtown Phoenix, but be sure to come by early to see Violent Femmes perform its debut record in its entirety. 5:30 p.m. Check website for showtimes. Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-514-8400, dbacks.com
