Every week, we present a curated list of live music across a wide range of genres around the Valley. This week features alt-rock icons from the 80s and 90s.
November 10
King Buffalo
King Buffalo may hail from Rochester, New York, but the trio’s psych rock sound conjures up images straight from the desert. Some of the sounds on its 2022 album Regenerator seem to bubble out of the sandy setting of a Jodorowsky film, while fans of fantasy novels will dig 2024’s Tolkien-inspired single “Balrog.” If you want to hear what they have in store for its upcoming album, titled Doomsayer, then you should come to Downtown Phoenix on a school night for a live preview. 8 p.m. $34.75-$46.34. Crescent Ballroom, 308 N. Second Ave., Phoenix, 602-716-2222, crescentphx.com
November 10
Morrissey
We debated including this concert in our listings. Not because we don’t like the output of the former Smiths’ frontman, but because he has a well-documented tendency to cancel shows. Back in August, Morrissey’s four-date Vegas residency was taken off the schedule a week before it was set to begin with no reason given. Then, in March, the “Suedehead” singer didn’t appear on stage in Valencia, Spain, telling fans that the hotel he was staying at was an “indescribable hell” that made it impossible to rest. Fingers crossed he’s staying someplace quiet when he comes to Tempe. 8:30 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Mullett Arena, 411 S. Packard Dr., Tempe, mullettarena.com
November 11
The Smashing Pumpkins
It’s been over three decades since Billy Corgan and the Smashing Pumpkins unleashed its rage and its landmark double album, Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness. To mark the occasion, the Chicago alternative band will perform most of the album in its entirety, along with another set featuring tracks from its eclectic discography. 8 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Mortgage Matchup Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, ticketmaster.com
November 13
Women in Jazz: AZ Edition
Curated by Valley keyboardist and singer-songwriter Rachel Eckroth, a Grammy-nominated musician who has collaborated with indie queen St. Vincent and other top national acts, this unique showcase of local jazz fraus assembles at Downtown’s top jazz club for a one-night engagement. 7 p.m. $47-$51. The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, 602-795-0464, thenash.org
November 13-15
The Hondo Rodeo Fest
This rodeo event is catching on in a big way in its third year as it expands to Tampa and New Orleans. It’s not hard to see why. Not only do you get to see some of the best professional rodeo stars from across the nation buck a bronco, but the concert lineup in downtown Phoenix will throw you out of your saddle. Headliners include Tim McGraw, Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton and Parker McCollum. 6 p.m. Tickets start at $60 plus fees. Check website for event schedule. Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-514-8400, thehondorodeofest.com
