Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres around the Valley. This week’s column features nostalgic acts.
May 12
Rilo Kiley
Jenny Lewis has an eye aimed at the past lately. In 2023, she joined Ben Gibbard and Jimmy Tamborello for The Postal Service’s 20th anniversary tour. Then, earlier this year, there was the announcement that Rilo Kiley, the indie band she fronted through most of the aughts, would be getting together for a tour to play selections from its greatest hits collection, the aptly titled That’s How We Choose to Remember It. While these shows are obviously meant to evoke nostalgia, they also show the timelessness of songs like “Portions For Foxes.” 8 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. The Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix, 480-659-1641, livenation.com
May 12
Halsey
Halsey’s life changed several years ago when they received a dual diagnosis of lupus and a rare T-cell lymphoproliferative disorder. The impact of that moment is felt throughout their latest album, The Great Impersonator. Death is lurking throughout each track, but the tour announcement video tackles the dark theme with some humor when the artist tries to cancel their own funeral. 7 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre, 2121 N. 83rd Ave., Phoenix, 602-254-7200, livenation.com
May 13
Outlaw Music Festival
If you watched the movie A Complete Unknown and want to know what the deal is with this Bob Dylan guy, you can see him live with Willie Nelson for the 10th anniversary of this traveling Americana festival. 5 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre, 2121 N. 83rd Ave., Phoenix, 602-254-7200, livenation.com
May 15
Disturbed
The Chicago group, synonymous with the nu-metal genre, is performing its iconic debut album, The Sickness, along with its greatest hits for this hard-rocking arena show. 6:30 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. PHX Arena, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, phx-arena.com
May 17
Pure Imagination Festival
The eclectic, eco-friendly festival will return to Prescott with a lineup that includes Cheap Trick, Arrested Development and The English Beat. Check website for schedule and ticket packages. Watson Lake Park, 3101 Watson Lake Park Rd., Prescott, pureimaginationfestival.com
