Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres around the Valley. This week’s column is an ’80s music lover’s dream.
August 19
Jerry Cantrell
The legendary Alice in Chains guitarist had the honor of performing at the tribute to Ozzy Osbourne last month, titled Back to the Beginning. He called the experience “magical.” See if some of that magic rubbed off on Cantrell as he performs songs from his new and very dark album, I Want Blood. 8 p.m., Check website for ticket prices. Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, 480-829-0607, luckymanonline.com
August 20
Lost 80’s Live
SiriusXM DJ Richard Blade hosts a nostalgic celebration of music from the Reagan era. The lineup features A Flock of Seagulls (“I Ran”), General Public (“Tenderness”), The Vapors (“Turning Japanese”), Scottish group Big Country, and other ’80s icons. 6 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Arizona Financial Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-514-2919, livenation.com
August 21
Toto, Men at Work, and Christopher Cross
Christopher Cross and Men At Work will help Toto “hold the line” for this throwback show. 6:45 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Arizona Financial Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-514-2919, livenation.com
August 23
Big Time Rush
Fans of the beloved Nickelodeon series, take note: The boy band will be performing every song from each episode of the show, and they are bringing their co-stars Katelyn Tarver and Stephen Kramer Glickman (Jo and Gustavo) along for the ride. 7 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre, 2121 N. 83rd Ave., Phoenix, 602-254-7200, livenation.com
August 23
Tennis
Much has been written online about indie band Tennis, the husband-and-wife duo Alaina Moore and Patrick Riley, going on indefinite hiatus. In interviews for their tour supporting its final album, Face Down in the Garden, they’ve clarified that their marriage is fine. The two now look forward to rediscovering their relationship outside their career. 8 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. The Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix, 480-659-1641, livenation.com
