Every week, we present a curated list of live music across a wide range of genres around the Valley. This week features a mask-wearing musician and a Halloween-themed festival.
by Jason Keil
October 28
The War and Treaty
It’s been almost a year since Michael and Tanya Trotter, aka The War and Treaty, performed “The Star-Spangled Banner” when the Dallas Cowboys took on the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday Night Football. And given how divided the nation is on culture today, everyone seemed to agree on the power of the duo’s vocal performance. The country music singers are now on the road, and Phoenicians have the honor of hearing the Trotters perform inside the MIM’s intimate theater. 7 p.m. $64.50-$74.50. Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, 480-478-6000, mim.org
October 29
Labyrinth: In Concert
Four decades have passed since David Bowie’s codpiece traumatized a generation of children in Jim Henson’s classic fantasy film, Labyrinth. Now you can relive that experience with your own kids as a live band performs the movie’s classic songs, including “Magic Dance.” 8 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Orpheum Theatre, 203 W. Adams St., Phoenix, orpheumphx.com
October 29
Doja Cat
If you’re a fan of the genre-bending “Okayyy” singer, chances are you’ve already seen her 12-minute tour documentary on YouTube when it premiered on the video platform last week. But what you may not know is that Doja Cat and her team shot it with a pair of Ray-Ban Meta glasses. But if you want to see the artist IRL, she’ll be performing in Downtown Phoenix with Latto. 7:30 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Mortgage Matchup Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, ticketmaster.com
October 30
Orville Peck
You probably wouldn’t know it unless you looked at the film’s credits, but Orville Peck made his professional acting debut in the No. 1 box office movie Street Fighter. The masked Americana artist played Vega, who, as many fans of the original video game know, wears a mask. Now that the cameras have stopped rolling, you can catch the star behind the hit single “Too Little, Too Late” performing songs from his latest album, titled Mule. 8 p.m. Check website for ticket prices.
The Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix, 480-659-1641, livenation.com
October 30-31
Hex 2026
Ready to dance this All Hallow’s Eve? Then head to Chandler to catch Subtronics, ATLiens and Excision headline the inaugural edition of Relentless Beats and Aftershock’s two-day Halloween-themed bass festival. Check website for ticket prices and schedule. Rawhide Western Town and Event Center Festival Grounds, 5700 W. North Loop Rd., Chandler, summonthehex.com
