Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres around the Valley. This week, we feature a performance that blends hip-hop with classical music.
May 26
Kevin Morby
Critics say that the indie folk singer’s latest record, Little Wide Open, might be his best. Produced by Aaron Dessner of The National, Morby’s latest collection of songs is a heartfelt tribute of sorts to the Bible Belt region where he grew up. 7:30 p.m. $42.22 – $136.98. Crescent Ballroom, 308 N. Second Ave., Phoenix, 602-716-2222, crescentphx.com
May 27
Pitbull
It seems like every year the Florida-based rapper, known to his fans as “Mr. Worldwide,” brings the party to Phoenix. However, he’s been branching out from music, serving as an education advocate and NASCAR racing team owner and working with Tony Robbins on the motivational speaker circuit. Rapper Lil Jon will join the “International Love” artist. 8 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre, 2121 N. 83rd Ave., Phoenix, livenation.com
May 28
Yacht Rock Revue
If you’re a Hey Nineteen or Rosanna sing-alonger, The Van Buren will be your ground-zero Wednesday night. Performed by Atlanta-based rock band Cann, this salute to the tightly-produced, easy-listening adult-contempo hits of the 1970s and 80s leaves a wake of satisfied soft-rock partiers wherever it sails across North America. Tickets start at $43. The Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix, 480-659-1641, livenation.com
May 29-30
Igor DAMN Stravinsky
In 2024, Steve Hackman married The Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur with Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 2. Now the composer and conductor returns with his latest project: Igor DAMN Stravinsky. It’s a fusion of the ballet Petrushka with Kendrick Lamar’s Pulitzer Prize-winning album DAMN. Come early to watch local breakdance troupe Furious Styles Crew perform in the lobby, and you can meet Hackman and the other artists performing with the Phoenix Symphony after the show. 7:30 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Symphony Hall, 75 N. Second St., Phoenix, 602-262-6225, phoenixsymphony.org
May 31
Desert Divas
The Rhythm Room will be going on hiatus this summer, but its last show before the break is enough to burn the house down. The Nicole Pesce Trio will accompany local jazz vocalist Francine Reed as well as Alice Tatum, Diana Lee, and Renee Patrick. 3 p.m. $20. Rhythm Room, 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, 602-265-4842, rhythmroom.com
