Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres around the Valley. This week features performance from artists you might not know have gone solo.
February 25
Chris Thile
The mandolin player from Nickel Creek and the public radio show Live from Here will visit Scottsdale to perform his original songs, as well as his covers of Radiohead and Joni Mitchell. 7:30 p.m., $51-$84, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale, 480-499-8587, scottsdaleperformingarts.org
February 26
Matt Pryor
Before The Get Up Kids hit the road this summer (sorry, Phoenicians, we didn’t make the cut), the influential emo band’s frontman, Matt Pryor, is going on a little tour of his own to promote his solo album, titled Matt Pryor & the Salton Sea. Joining him will be Ghost in the Willow’s Gil Rodriguez performing an acoustic set. 8 p.m., $19.99-$23.99, Valley Bar, 130 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, valleybarphx.com
February 27-28
Extra Innings Festival
Now that the rockers have had their turn at the plate, it’s time for the stars of country music to take some swings. Luke Bryan, Kane Brown and Dierks Bentley will join an array of MLB legends on the south shore of Tempe Town Lake to celebrate all things baseball. Check website for set times and ticket prices. Tempe Beach and Arts Park, 80 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, inningsfestival.com
March 1
Cardi B
This is the “Bodak Yellow” artist’s first headlining arena tour. Considering all the awards and achievements the rapper has accumulated in less than a decade, it’s hard to believe this moment didn’t come sooner. 7:30 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Mortgage Matchup Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, mortgagematchupcenter.com
