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Ramón Ayala | Photo by Aaron Markham   Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres all around the Valley. This week features a Mexican music legend, locally grown dark disco and a pioneer of electronic DJ jams. Ramón Ayala Friday, July 2 at Celebrity Theatre Legendary Norteño music master Ramón Ayala has been singing and playing his accordion professionally since 1963. He’s backed by the band...

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Phoenix-based band Paper Foxes is a paradox. Its lyrics can often be dark, but its overall sound is polished and poppy. The five piece’s danceable, disco-infused tunes are inspired by new wave bands like Talking Heads and Joy Division, but they have a signature sound all their own. Vocalist and guitarist CJ Jacobson calls their debut album, Pop Confessions, “sun-soaked but sinister.” The record, which was released in September 2019, features eight tracks that serve...