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 horror rocker and your grandfather’s favorite songwriter.
March 25
Kelsea Ballerini
The country-pop singer’s latest album, Patterns, was exclusively written and produced by women and has been lauded for its organic sound and honest lyrics. 7 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. PHX Arena Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, phx-arena.com
March 25
Papa Roach and Rise Against
Papa Roach, the pioneering rap rock band, is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its breakthrough album, Infest. To mark the occasion, the band will be performing hit songs and deep cuts from its extensive catalog. 7 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre, 2121 N. 83rd Ave., Phoenix, 602-254-7200, livenation.com
March 25
Paul Anka
In addition to his own impressive catalog of hit songs (“Puppy Love”), the Canadian singer-songwriter has written songs for everyone from Frank Sinatra (“My Way”) to Michael Jackson (“Love Never Felt So Good”). 7:30 p.m., $49-$119, Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, 602-267-1600, celebritytheatre.com
March 26
k.flay
Inspired by her hearing loss, the alternative rock musician transformed six songs from her extremely loud 2023 album MONO and gave them softer arrangements. The resulting EP is titled I’m Making Friends With The Silence. 8 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. The Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix, 480-659-1641, livenation.com
March 30
Danzig
More than two decades after it happened, fans and foes of Glenn Danzig still tell the story of the moment when Danny Marianino of the local group North Side Kings cold-cocked him in Tuba City. The punch occurred after the horror-punk icon closed the show early, not allowing the other bands on the bill to play. Here’s hoping history doesn’t repeat. 6 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Arizona Financial Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-514-2919, livenation.com
