Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres around the Valley. This week, we feature a chance to catch two influential bands from the 1980s.
June 13
The Human League
Perhaps best known for its hit “Don’t You Want Me,” The Human League has left a larger footprint on music than you may realize. The synth-pop pioneers have influenced everyone from the Pet Shop Boys to Gorillaz. Former Yaz vocalist Alison Moyet and Soft Cell will open. 6:30 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Mesa Amphitheatre, 263 N. Center St., Mesa, mesaamp.com
June 13
Ed Sheeran
The “Shape of You” singer has been hinting that he might dip his toes into country music. He even moved to Nashville to immerse himself in the genre where it began. But before he starts learning how to play the slide guitar, Sheeran does have an ambitious world tour to get through first. It will be making a stop in Glendale this week. 5:30 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. State Farm Stadium, 1 Cardinals Dr., Glendale, 480-350-0911, statefarmstadium.com
June 13-14
The Church
Known in the States for the mystical, poetic 1988 hit “Under the Milky Way,” the Australian group continues to release ambitious, psychedelic albums that unfurl as beautifully as the night sky. 7:30 p.m. $69.50-$85.50. Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, 480-478-6000, mim.org
June 14
Louis Tomlinson
According to a recent article in Billboard, it could be argued that Louis Tomlinson was the George Harrison of One Direction. Much like his Beatles counterpart, Tomlinson was responsible for some of the boy band’s biggest hits, yet he never seemed to get the respect he deserved. Now he’s proven his detractors wrong with his anthemic hit “Lemonade” as well as a huge arena tour in support of his latest solo effort, How Did I Get Here? 7 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Mortgage Matchup Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, mortgagematchupcenter.com
