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ENTERTAINERMAG.COM UPFRONTCONTENTS4 Top 25 • Michael Bublé • “Immersive King Tut” • Duran Duran CITY 11 Arabian National Breeder Finals • Oktoberfest • The Thumb • “Daddy Daughter Trip” ARTS 16 “Happy Days: The New Musical” DINING 18 Rockin’ Taco Street Fest • Everclear • Dining Calendar BREWS & SPIRITS 20 Brews & Spirits Calendar CASINOS 22 Joe Satriani • Prince Again • Casino Entertainment Calendar SPORTS 25 Phoenix Rising coach Juan Guerra • Football Bars • Sports Calendar FAMILY 28 Monster Jam’s Bryce Kenny MUSIC 29 Live Music Calendar • Dreamers • Upsahl • Authority Zero • Wet Leg • Miss May I • Toadies • Steve Vai • Yächtley Crëw • Judah & the Lion ONE COPY PER READER The Entertainer! is circulated throughout the Phoenix Metro area, especially concentrated in entertainment districts. ©2022 Affluent Publishing, LLC. A free online subscription is available to all readers simply by going to Forentertainermag.com/subscribe.calendarandnewsitems, the deadline for submission is the 15th of the month prior to publication. Submissions are included based on available space and are used at the discretion of the editor. Unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations will not be returned unless it is specifically requested and submission is accompanied by a properly addressed envelope and sufficient postage. The Entertainer! makes every effort to authenticate claims and accurate times and event locations. We encourage readers to verify information prior to attending events or purchasing tickets. DISTRIBUTION SERVICES PROVIDED BY:1900Times480.348.0343MediaGroupW.BroadwayRd.Tempe,AZ85282Phone480.348.0343Fax480.348.2109entertainermag.compublisher Steve T. steve@entertainermag.comStrickbine Vice President Michael mhiatt@timespublications.comHiatt ExecutiveEditor Christina christina@timespublications.comFuoco-Karasinski Assistant Editor Connor cdziawura@timespublications.comDziawura designer Shannon Mead production manager Courtney production@timespublications.comOldham circulation director Aaron aaron@entertainermag.comKolodny writers Summer Aguirre, Zakkary Brog, Allison Brown, Alex Gallagher, Caleb Jones, Abigail LaCombe, Bridgette M. Redman, Jordan Rogers, Annika Tomlin Photographers A24, Knight Agency, Steve Bagdasarian, Ryan Clyde, Larry DiMarzio, Aubree Estrella, Phoenix Rising FC, Hollie Fernando, J.C. Hewlett, Gizella Manning, David Minton, Sebastian Mlynarski, David OD, Ashley Orellana, Ashely Osborn, Cynthia Parkhurst, Norman Jean Roy, Eamonn Smith, John Swannell, Kevin J. Thomson 10 ROCK ROYALTY Duran Duran: From small club to royal stage CONTENTS 8 ON THE COVER 16 SAVING THE MALT SHOP The ‘Happy Days’ gang returns to the stage INBUBLÉMICHAEL3ACTS The crooner is ready to take fans ‘Higher’ on the cover: Michael Bublé Cover photo courtesy Norman Jean Roy

Kendrick Lamar

It’s been a long five years, but Kendrick Lamar (or Oklama, as he has now been referring to himself) is back — and his latest release, “Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers,” immediately entered into the pantheon of great hiphop double albums. Cue The Big Steppers Tour. This Phoenix show will be supported by up-andcomers Baby Keem and Tanna Leone, both of whom are signed to Lamar’s new pgLang venture and also have recent projects.

Garlic Fest SEPTEMBER 16 TO SEPTEMBER 25

Directed by Zach Cregger, this horror film stars Georgina Campbell as a woman who travels to Detroit for a job interview but finds her rental home double-booked by a strange man. Bill Skarsgård and Justin Long are also among the cast. Rated R. In 9/11theatersTower

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After a matchup for Roberto Clemente Day on Thursday, the D-backs will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Weekend with three more games against the Padres on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, presented by Estrella Jalisco. On Saturday, 10,000 fans will receive a Serpientes replica jersey courtesy of Pepsi, too. All four games will be broadcast on TV via Bally Sports Arizona and radio via 98.7 FM Arizona’s Sports Station and KHOV Univision 105.1.

Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, 602.379.7800, footprintcenter. com, 7:30 p.m., $144-$475

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Queen Creek’s annual celebration of everyone’s favorite anti-vampire ingredient is back for more than a week of festivities. Last year’s event featured everything from cooking demos and garlic-growing classes to live music and a vendor alley, so not only are cooks of varying skill levels welcome, but so is anyone else who wants to partake in some fall fun, really. Central to it all is the Tavolo Dinner on September 21, which costs a pricey $124.99 but includes five courses of garlic-based feasting.

Crescent Ballroom, 308 N. Second Avenue, Phoenix, 602.716.2222, emonite.com, 9 p.m., $17

Written and directed by Brett Morgen, the acclaimed filmmaker behind the Kurt Cobain documentary “Montage of Heck,” this film is described by distributor Neon as a “feature-length experiential cinematic odyssey (that) explores David Bowie’s creative, musical and spiritual journey.” With narration from the late Bowie himself, the film — which will be shown in IMAX — uses “sublime, kaleidoscopic, neverbefore-seen footage, performances and music.” Rated PG-13. In “Pearl”moonagedaydream.filmtheaters,

“Barbarian” OPENS SEPTEMBER 9

Pay tribute to those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, with this annual benefit for the 100 Club of Arizona. The challenge allows participants to climb the equivalent of the 110 floor and 2,071 steps of the Twin Towers, viewing photographs of the fallen along the way. The 100 Club of Arizona outlines its mission as being “to provide financial assistance to families of first responders who are seriously injured or killed in the line of duty and provide resources to enhance their safety and welfare.” Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, Emo8100club.org/911tc2022,602.485.0100,to10a.m.,$40-$45Nite

Spend your Labor Day weekend celebrating anime and manga with this massive convention. Taking place Downtown and having drawn more than 23,000 attendees last year, this convention features vendors, workshops, evening raves, maid and anime cafes, and plenty of programming. Special guests include the likes of illustrators, voice actors, costume designers and cosplayers. Sheraton Phoenix Downtown, 340 N. Third Street, Phoenix, 623.232.0580, “Seinfeld”andconmagick.com,sabotencon.variousdatestimes,$20-$450Trivia

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Queen Creek Olive Mill, 25062 South Meridian Road, Queen Creek, “Moonagetoqueencreekolivemill.com,480.888.9290,8a.m.9p.m.daily,freeadmissionDaydream”

The Phoenix Rising Football Club only has one home game this month, so don’t miss your chance to catch a game before the season comes to a wrap. The Rising will face off against the Oakland Roots Sports Club at Wild Horse Pass in the middle of a month that will see the team traveling to go up against Colorado, San Diego, Monterey Bay and Sacramento.

By Connor Dziawura Artists Serving Humanity THROUGH SEPTEMBER 28

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Since the first one nearly a decade ago, Emo Nite has become something of a phenomenon. An emo-focused touring club night, it welcomes guests to different cities to curate playlists of the classics its audiences grew up on. One dollar from every ticket sold will be donated to Living the Dream Foundation, which supports children and young adults living with life-threatening illnesses.

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Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Diego Padres SEPTEMBER 15 TO SEPTEMBER 18

Just six months after the release of his ’70s throwback slasher film “X,” writer-director Ti West is already returning to cinemas with this Technicolor-inspired prequel that tells the origin story of its

OPENS SEPTEMBER 16

For First Fridays, the Olney Gallery is holding a special reception for Artists Serving Humanity, a group that represents incarcerated artists who give back by raising money through art sales, from 6 to 9 p.m. September 2. More than 200 artists in 18 states, the youngest being 18 and the oldest 81, are part of Artists Serving Humanity. The Olney Gallery’s exhibit opened in August and is on display through September 28. Olney Gallery at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 100 W. Roosevelt Street, Phoenix, Sabotentoorg,artistsservinghumanity.623.826.9912,9a.m.to4p.m.MondayFriday,freeadmissionCon

Phoenix Rising vs. Oakland Roots SC SEPTEMBER 10

Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, 602.462.6500, dbacks.com, 6:40 p.m. September 15 and September 16, 5:10 p.m. September 17, 1:10 p.m. September 18, $15-$180

Phoenix Rising Stadium at Wild Horse Pass, 19593 S. 48th Street, Chandler, 623.594.9606, phxrisingfc.com, 7:30 p.m., see website for tickets

SEPTEMBER 7 Test your knowledge of the iconic ’90s show about nothing with host Jack Trivia. Think you can win this contest? The craft beer taproom will be giving away prizes, plus there will be plenty of brews, bites, yada yada yada. Tap That Downtown, 909 N. Fifth Street, Phoenix, 602.812.3222, tapthatbeer. com, 7 to 9 p.m., free admission

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with friends. Tickets to this event include a dozen sangria tastings per person, plus VIP updates and discounts on future events. And don’t miss out on the giveaways and whatever else Wasted Grain has in store. This event is 21 and older. Wasted Grain, 7295 E. Stetson Drive, Somoscom,scottsdalesangriafest.weebly.Scottsdale,2to5:30p.m.,$25-$35Peoria

After the Scottish synth-pop trio’s horror-inspired 2021 album “Screen Violence,” which could be argued as a return to form after a more accessible turn on 2018’s “Love is Dead,” Lauren Mayberry, Iain Cook and Martin Doherty are returning to the Valley with all the great songs and lighting they’ve come to be known for. No word on if there’s an opening act. Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Avenue, Tempe, Pumpkincom,marqueetheatreaz.480.829.0607,8p.m.,$42Patch

SEPTEMBER 24 Beer. Bourbon. Barbecue. Those three words should be all that’s needed to spark an interest in this SanTan Brewing Company event. Musician Nick Moody will open from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., with Trey Odum following on the main stage from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Despite the brews and spirits, the event is fun for the whole family, with a pig roast and food available from the SanTan Brewing food truck. SanTan Gardens, 495 E. Warner Road, Suite 101, Chandler, 480.534.7041, santanbrewing. com, 4 to 10 p.m., $12-$30 or free standing room admission for children 12 and younger Bell Bank Park Fall Fest

This musical is based on the Roald Dahl classic about “an extraordinary girl … with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind,” as Theater Works describes her. Audiences of all ages are welcome to the show, which takes place in the Gyder Theater. Theater Works, 10580 N. 83rd Drive, andSaturdays,org,623.815.7930,Peoria,theaterworks.7:30p.m.Fridaysand2p.m.SaturdaysSundays,$40-$48

Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, 602.379.7800, footprintcenter. com, 7:30 p.m., $65-$424 Wu-Tang Clan and Nas SEPTEMBER 29 Wu-Tang Clan and Nas are linking up to bring the “NY state of mind” to Phoenix. Legendary Queens emcee Nas is on a hot streak, having recently linked up with producer HitBoy for a prolific run of well-received new records (2020’s “King’s Disease” and 2021’s “King’s Disease II” and “Magic,” not to mention reports of a forthcoming “King’s Disease III”).

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In the time since, even considering a lengthy hiatus, fans have been treated to a wealth of new music — four new albums’ worth, plus another on the way. Special guest duo and Dreamville signee EARTHGANG will be in tow.

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vendors, complemented with live music, kids activities and more. Bell Bank Park, 1 Legacy Drive, Mesa, CHVRCHESa.m.bellbankpark.com,480.353.7058,10to4p.m.,$5

Old Town Peoria at 83rd and Grand avenues, 623.773.7133, peoriaaz. gov, 4 to 10:30 p.m., $10-$35 Gorillaz SEPTEMBER 26

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this family-friendly, multicultural festival featuring live music and entertainment including El Chicano, Latin Breed, Mariachi Divas, Ballet Folklorico, lucha libre, a classic and lowrider car show, arts and crafts shopping, food and beverages.

Spend your afternoon in Old Town Scottsdale, sipping sangria

Celebrate the end of summer and the start of fall with this East Valley festival, which will emphasize shopping from more than 100 local

The Wu-Tang Clan, on the other hand, may not have a new project — but the Staten Island legends always bring the ruckus with a deep discog for live performances.

villain. Both starring Mia Goth, together the two films are sure to make the perfect grindhouseinspired double feature. Rated R. In theaters, Arizonacom/films/pearla24films.StateFair

Get into the fall spirit with this family-owned and -operated farm. Shop Maneau’s Market for decorations and accessories; grab a bite to eat, from hot dogs to snacks like popcorn, cotton candy and snow cones; and pick a fresh pumpkin from the patch. Entry includes an oz pumpkin, hayride and spider web crawl, plus ticket holders can feed the animals and enter Alexander’s Adventure Maze. Mother Nature’s Farm, 1663 E. Baseline Road, Gilbert, mothernaturesfarm.com,480.892.5874, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, $12 Scottsdale Sangria Fest SEPTEMBER 24

SEPTEMBER 24

Order Chaos Theater Company presents this one-woman show (which stars Ángela Kabasan González) described as “an irreverent exploration of how we live through, cope, and survive in the last moments of our loved one’s lives.” Performed on The Kax Stage and directed by Jean Paoul C. Clemente, Herberger’s website also notes author Melinda Lopez’s knack for “distinctive emotional language and sharp humor.” Recommended for ages 12 and older. Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe Street, Phoenix, “MatildaSaturdaysFridaysherbergertheater.org,602.252.8497,7p.m.andSaturdays,3p.m.andSundays,$27theMusical”

SEPTEMBER 23 TO OCTOBER 30 Fall is almost upon us, and so is the Arizona State Fair. “Turn on the fair fun” with thrilling rides, tasty fair food and plenty more activities that return in the cooler months each year, from livestock shows to a variety of entertainment stages.

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Arizona State Fairgrounds, 1826 W. McDowell Road, Phoenix, 602.252.6771, azstatefair.com, various dates and times, $15 or free for kids 5 and younger “Don’t Worry, Darling” OPENS SEPTEMBER 23 Olivia Wilde makes her directorial follow-up to the acclaimed 2019 coming-of-age comedy “Booksmart” with this psychological thriller starring Florence Pugh, Harry Styles, Gemma Chan, KiKi Layne, Chris Pine and herself. Set during the 1950s in the experimental company town Victory, and sounding like a sort of new take on “The Stepford Wives” formula, the husbands spend their days working on the top-secret Victory Project while the wives enjoy life’s luxuries back home, until something sinister is revealed beneath the community’s utopian surface, causing their lifestyle to come to question. Rated R. In theaters, dontworrydarling. Beer,movie

After “Immersive Van Gogh” and “Immersive Monet,” Lighthouse Artspace is continuing to immerse its audiences in the worlds of the past, this time that of Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun — coinciding with the 100-year anniversary of the discovery of his tomb. Lighthouse Artspace, 4301 N. Scottsdale Road, “Mala”datesimmersive-kingtut.com,Scottsdale,variousandtimes,$30-$40

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It’s been a long wait for fans of the virtual band Gorillaz, as Damon Albarn’s heavily collaborative musical project (behind such hits as “Clint Eastwood” and “Feel Good Inc.”) hasn’t stopped in the Valley since 2010’s “Plastic Beach” tour.

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The crooner is ready to take fans ‘Higher’ at Footprint Center

Users of other social media outlets show off their morning breakfast or their workout routine. But TikTok is about relationships, he says. “I can tell people in Albuquerque or South Africa, ‘You have a beautiful voice. You’re amazing,’” he says. “‘You just brightened my day.’ ‘Thank you for sharing your mother’s cancer battle.’ It’s remarkable.”

“It had this ‘Eleanor Rigby’ feel with this really percussive string stuff,” he adds. “He always just kills it. We showed up. I sang it. I did it. I didn’t think another thing about it. Then my manager started to call me and say, ‘You need to put this out.’ And I said, ‘I’m not putting this out.’ I had two singles I was working.”“ThenI had taken my kids to see ‘Matilda’ on the West End in London,” he adds. “My manager sent me a note and said, ‘Listen, you just need to listen to it.’ So, I begrudgingly put in my earphones, and I sat in the theater about to watch the show. And I went, ‘Oh, this is good. Maybe I should release this.’ I just didn’t expect it to be a hit.” While “Drivers License” is a strong “maybe” for the shows, fan TikTok videos are a must for them. He’s encouraging fans to submit their clips for inclusion at the concerts. “I really love that platform,” he says.

“They need to have those core songs that they want to hear,” Bublé says. “I’m really proud of this set list. When you walk away, no one’s going to say, ‘Ah, I wish he would have done… I wish he would have done…’ I don’t ever want to be so self-indulgent where I go, ‘And this is a new one. And this is a new one. And this is a new one.’ It’s a really clever mix, I think, of giving them some of the new stuff, but making sure that they get to hear their favorite hits.”

And others’ favorite hits. With the BBC Concert Orchestra, he covered Olivia Rodrigo’s “Drivers License” on a recommendation from a longtime friend, and it’s become such a radio hit abroad, he’s considering adding it to his set list.

Bublé has a knack for making cavernous venues feel intimate.That’sexactly what he plans when he brings his Higher Tour 2022 to Footprint Center on Tuesday, September 20. And that intimacy is especially poignant now as the world recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic. “I, along with everyone else in the world, wondered if this world was ever going to get to where we are right now and for us to all get back together,” Bublé says during a Zoom interview. “I share that with my musicians, my crew, my local crew, your buildings. I think everybody feels this, and I think there’s just this great, this wonderful energy.”Tosay the “Higher” shows are well thought out is an understatement. “I spent two and a half years daydreaming every day, sitting up every night, thinking about how I could make this the greatest show in the world,” Bublé says. “I wanted to change it and make it new for me, and give people who have seen me before something completely fresh.”Wearing a burgundy suit and sitting on a black sofa at a rehearsal space, Bublé says he did it. He had a taste of it while on his recent England tour. “I’m about to go in and start to make sure that all the pieces are fitting perfectly,” he adds about rehearsals. “I knew it worked, though. I just came from England, where I had these massive outdoor shows. I didn’t have all the production I will have here, but I had the bones of the set. “I just watched the people lose it — like literally losing it. It’s high energy.” The show, he says, is essentially three acts. The venues will be transformed into a sophisticated, dramatic massive club. “It’s explosive,” he says. “There’s this great sense of ‘drama.’ That’s the best way to say it.” The middle part of the concert ramps up until it explodes in production surprises, which he’s quick to reveal. “It’s like going to see the Stones or Coldplay,” he says. “You’re going to see a rock show, and it’s in the third act that you have this massive, goosebumpinducing finale. That’s my whole goal. I kept saying to my lighting designers, to my production team, I want people to feel like they’ve come into three different buildings in the same night. “I want the environment to change. I don’t need pyro. I don’t need massive

Michael Bublé WHEN: 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 20 WHERE: Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix COST: Tickets start at $65 INFO: footprintcenter.com602.379.2000,

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By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski confetti cannons. I don’t need all the lights,” he says before scooting closer to the“Butcamera.Ihave them anyway.” These three acts will give Bublé fans exactly what they want, he says. As much as he loves the songs on “Higher,” his 11th full-length album, he knows that fans long to hear hits like “Home,” “Save the Last Dance for Me,” “Haven’t Met You Yet” and “Feeling Good.”

“You can hear that in many of his arrangements,” he says. “This is very cinematic. You can hear that in many of his arrangements. He arranged ‘Higher.’ He arranged ‘Smile.’ He arranged ‘Crazy,’ the Willie Nelson duet. He’s had his fingerprints all over it.” He and Larson were in a hotel room in England when Bublé sang how he would perform “Drivers License.”

“It’s really a community, and I love that I get to be part of a community. I get to see kids sitting in their mom’s basement, playing the piano and showing off these amazing talents, or people being creative and making funny videos.“There are people who have touching stories, and you actually get to connect with them and talk with them and write to them. It’s the first time in my career or my life that I ever felt there was really a way to have that real connection.”

“That’s a huge, huge hit in England right now for me,” he says. “That’s the No. 1 most-added record on radio — and it’s not mine. Olivia Rodrigo: I want some money from you.” Bublé recorded the song with the help of musical director Nicholas JacobsonLarson, a prodigy of John Williams.

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The pharaoh, who took the throne when he was only 9 years old, had a short reign from around 1332 to 1323 B.C. His story prompted a worldwide fascination with ancient Egyptian culture, spurred by the unearthing of his tomb a century ago by acclaimed archaeologist Howard Carter. According to Ouzounian, the pharaoh’s tomb was found untouched. This was uncommon considering most tombs had been robbed of their artifacts and gold over the centuries. “What people first saw was all this wealth, all these riches, all the Egyptian masks, the gods’ statues, but they saw the externals and they didn’t really get to what it all meant,” Ouzounian says.

You may think, oh, this is just an old Egyptian story. But as the images start… As everything is surrounding you… There are times when the light is all around you, or when you think the boat King Tut is on is going to sink and you think the waves are all around you,” Ouzounian says. “It has very state-ofthe-art animation. The fact that it is on all these screens, 360 degrees, and there are images projected on the ceiling and stuff projected on the floor — it just takes you away.”

The foundation for “Immersive King Tut” was inspired by the ancient Egypt exhibition “Quest for Immortality,” which premiered at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., before touring internationally for 15 years.

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It is a retelling of the Amduat, a noteworthy ancient Egyptian funerary text, which were often found preserved in the tombs of pharaohs. Believed to be the oldest-known illustrated story, the Amduat depicts the sun god Ra as he travels through the underworld from sundown to sunrise.

Lovers of ancient Egypt will be able to step back in time with the debut of “Immersive King Tut: Magic Journey to the Light.” A leading producer of immersive digital art galleries, Lighthouse Immersive’s newest exhibition will feature one of ancient Egypt’s most notable and youngest rulers, Pharaoh Tutankhamun, as a centennial commemoration of his tomb’s unearthing in November 1922. The launch of “Immersive King Tut” on September 30 at Lighthouse ArtSpace Phoenix will allow guests to experience the magic of ancient Egypt through advanced technology. “It’s kind of a transforming experience, so I want people to enjoy it,” says Richard Ouzounian, the creative consultant for Lighthouse Immersive. “But I do want them to also walk away with knowledge that King Tut is more than that famous mask you’ve always seen.”Ross and fellow producer Svetlana Dvoretsky established Lighthouse Immersive in 2019 in Toronto. The pair and its team have been trailblazing immersive art exhibits to great success since then, producing “Immersive Monet & the Impressionists,” “Immersive Frida Kahlo” and “Immersive Van Gogh” in cities throughout North America. In its first exhibit dedicated to a historical figure instead of an artist, Lighthouse Immersive collaborated with the United Exhibits Group (UEG) and International Foundation for Fine and Decorative Arts (IFFDA) under the auspices of the Egyptian Council for Tourism Affairs to bring King Tut to life across the continent.

WHEN: Various times Friday, September 30, to Sunday, November 13

By Summer Aguirre opened, he hopes that those who visit the Immersive exhibit can take away the significance of Egyptian civilization.

The Immersive experience sets itself apart from past King Tut exhibitions by highlighting the pharaoh’s story and the magnificence of ancient Egypt through detailed visuals.

“This is really something completely different,” he says. “This is like history and religion and a whole culture, and you’re in the middle of it.”

“Audiences will experience a much more cinematic experience than other immersive shows,” César Moheno-Pla of Cocolab says in a statement. “We’ve developed groundbreaking animation techniques that will give the feeling of a true immersive experience; visitors will feel like they’re walking the halls and exploring the tombs of ancient Egypt.” To educate guests about ancient Egyptian civilization, Ouzounian says the screens and pillars around the room display fun facts organized by an Egyptologist, a discovery timeline and information about the religion and culture. “I think they (guests) will be surprised about how they get caught up in it.

The exhibit’s design is the product of Cocolab, a Mexico City-based company with over a decade of experience in the development of innovative projects. Its creative team utilized a combination of animation and video mappings to capture a variety of thrilling sensations, such as a sinking boat and a giant serpent wrapping around the room.

WHERE: Lighthouse Artspace Phoenix, 4301 N. Scottsdale Road, COST:ScottsdaleTickets start at $29.99; group discounts available INFO: immersive-kingtut.com

“Immersive King Tut: Magic Journey to the Light”

After the tour ends, on November 5, Duran Duran will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Taylor is looking forward to it. The ceremony is “rumored” — according to Taylor — to include Andy Taylor and Cuccurullo.“They’reinductees, so we thought it would be right and proper to invite them to come and play with us,” he says. “So that’s going to be interesting.”

Duran Duran w/Nile Rodgers and Chic WHEN: 7 p.m. Wednesday, September 7 WHERE: Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix COST: Tickets start at $24.50 INFO: footprintcenter.com

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Duran Duran goes from a small club to the royal stage

“The album seems to be really well accepted,” he says. “We’re going to showcase some of the songs from the new record, obviously. But we’re going to play all of the classics that people still love all these years later. It’s a brand-new live show with new screen footage. It’s a really great show.”

“I think that worked its way into the DNA of the band. So, when we sit down

“We’ve always done what we’ve felt like doing,” Taylor says. “If it’s commercially successful, amazing. But that’s never been the driving factor behind us.” Along with Alkan, “Future Past” was produced by Italian film composer, songwriter and the “Father of Disco” Giorgio Moroder, while former Blur guitarist Graham Coxon played guitars on each song. “It was great working with Graham,” Taylor“Godsays.bless (former guitarists)

Duran has had plenty of “pinch-me” moments in the last 44 years. But drummer Roger Taylor says performing at the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in June was near the top. “It was a huge event for us,” Taylor says. “To be chosen for an event that is put on by the royal family is a pinchyourself“We’remoment.thislittle band that was created in this little club in Birmingham in a back room all those years ago. Fast forward and we’re playing for the royal family. It’s an incredible honor. Also, we have an emotional attachment because (Princess) Diana was a big fan of the band. So, it felt natural for us to be there.”Fans who saw the concert in person or on U.S. television saw a sneak peek of Duran Duran’s tour, which comes to the Footprint Center at 7 p.m. Wednesday, September 7. The title of Duran Duran’s newest album, “Future Past,” tells the whole story. For its 15th collection, Duran Duran hearkened back to the Roger Taylorbassist John Taylor heavy rhythm section. Producer Erol Alkan instigated that, he says. “The new album was about reclaiming our old sound a little bit more,” Taylor says.“We’ve been down quite a few different avenues over the years. We’ve gone down the electronic avenue. We’ve gone down the avenue where we programmed a lot more. This is definitely more about organicAlkanplaying.”isafanof Duran Duran’s early 12-inch records where John and Roger laid down grooves organically. “He’s a great DJ, and he wanted to capture that groove that John and I have,” Taylor says of Alkan.

The decision is a rarity in Duran Duran’s record-making world that is more spontaneous than planned. “We literally just go into the room, and we let the universe take us down whichever path it wants to take us,” Taylor says. “I think it’s because, when we started, we had so many different influences. We were listening to Kraftwerk, New York disco, the New York Dolls, Sex Pistols and Chic. We were very lucky to be forming at a time when there was a lot of great, different forms of music.

Andy (Taylor) and Warren (Cuccurullo) and Dom Brown, who plays with us now. But it was really interesting to have somebody come into the room from the get-go, from the start of the writing sessions, because we’ve not had that for a while. It was really creative, and it changed the shape of the record as well.”Coxon was great to work with, but Taylor calls Moroder “the real legend.” “We’re huge fans of his, so it was wonderful to work with him. He’s such a big part of our DNA. I think it was great to have the original article in the room with us. It was great to work with Mike Gaston. He’s another legend who played on great Bowie records.” “Future Past” was recorded and written during the lockdown and, with “very little else going on in our world, we couldn’t travel, we couldn’t even go out for dinner together.” The energy was focused on making the record. “It was a tough time, but I think it really helped us deliver a great record,” Taylor adds. That record will be reflected in the live show as well. But Taylor says Duran Duran is cognizant of fans’ request of a hit-driven set.

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By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski and write, we can really go down any of thoseDuranpaths.”Duran has never been absolutely success driven either, Taylor adds. The mainstay quartet — Taylor, singer Simon LeBon, bassist John Taylor and keyboardist Nick Rhodes — doesn’t feel the need to remake “Rio” to return to Top 40 radio either.

W hether people come out to shop, sip or enjoy a unique show, O’Shea says there is one thing to be expected from the three days of competition and fanfare.“Expect a well-put-together horse show that has some of the best horses, a cool ambiance and then just some good camaraderie,” she says. “Expect an Arabian extravaganza with a lot of fun.

The show, which is a small sampling of the grand Arabian Horse show that comes to Scottsdale every February, is one of the few shows in the world where fans can see the weanlings — or infant horses — trot around a stadium with the finest horses from around the globe.

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A s the horses trot through the sandy pastures inside of WestWorld, fans can indulge in activities around the stadium. Food and drinks and an array of locally made products and crafts will be available for purchase.

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At the show, horses will compete in classes based on their age — from month-old equines to 15-year-old animals.Inthe mornings, the horses show off how well they can ride in different disciplines.“So,thepeople ride the horses in different disciplines like hunter pleasure, Western pleasure and English pleasure — where they lift their legs really high when they trot,” O’Shea says.

“My favorite part, personally, is seeing the babies compete,” she says. “It is just such a fun thing to see them in the showroom together. This show also has a lot of really good camaraderie, and people take time to visit and get to know one another better.”

By Alex Gallagher the world, but the show’s setup also complements the coats and other features of the horses competing.

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Horse season is set to kick off in Scottsdale on Wednesday, September 14, when the Arabian National Breeders Finals returns to WestWorld of Scottsdale through Saturday, September 17.

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“We set it up to look like a stage in that we black curtains along the whole back of the arena and the horses compete in this beautiful venue where there’s a red carpet and lighting,” O’Shea says.

“We have a small selection, but a high-end selection of artists, jewelers and clothing that our horse exhibitors buy things from, and so we’ve kept it small and allowed hand-picked vendors to come that fit the ambiance of the horse show to vend here,” O’Shea says. O’Shea admits that her favorite part of the three-day competition is glancing at the future of the Arabian horse scene when the starry-eyed weanlings trot through the grounds of the stadium and the conversations that emerge from the spectators during the show.

“We’ve also grown in our efforts to make the show elegant and beautiful; through that, we’ve attracted, you know, the top-end horses to compete at this show,” O’Shea says.

“It’s a boutique show that we started, and our vision was to host a highend horse show that attracted the best Arabian horses from around the country to Scottsdale,” Arabian Horse Association of Arizona Executive Director Taryl O’Shea says. “We wanted it to be a boutique show, because we wanted it to be intimate and people to have a good time.”

O’Shea has seen the show grow in its quality and prestige over the past decade-plus since its debut in 2011.

Following the elegant morning fanfare will be a show where horses will be judged once again, but this time on their beauty and conformation in comparison to the standard of the Arabian horse.

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It’s time to pull on the lederhosen, lace up the dirndl and throw back a pint, because Oktoberfest season is just around the corner. According to census data, more than 40 million Americans claim German ancestry — that’s roughly 16% of the U.S. population. And, while there aren’t any hard statistics on the subject, it’s safe to bet that at least a few million Americans also just love a good beer. Maybe that’s why the United States is the country ranked fourth for the most Oktoberfest celebrations, with Germany obviously taking first place. For many, when Oktoberfest is mentioned, the first thing that comes to mind is beer. But in Arizona, it’s also a celebration of the turn of the season. It’s the first peek of fall and one of the best times to enjoy the outdoors, which is one reason why so many cities across the state opt to participate in the traditional Bavarian holiday. Here are a few of the Oktoberfest events happening across the state this year.

First up is the wiener man race, where people put on hot dog costumes and race to navigate through an obstacle course. New this year is the chicken dance contest. There is also a brat-eating contest, which Grogan says is both a “fan favorite and absolutely disgusting.” Then there is the traditional Bavarian stein contest for men and women, separately. In this contest, participants hold a liter of beer in a heavy-duty glass with their arms in front of them. The last competition of the day is the frozen T-shirt contest. Grogan says T-shirts are folded, tied and frozen, and teams of two compete to try to be the first to get the Four Peaks Oktoberfest Flagstaff Oktoberfest Oktoberfest

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By Allison Brown will be a variety of classic Oktoberfest games and contests, including stein holding, wiener toss and sausage eating contests. And, in keeping with the theme, a full lineup of live music is scheduled, including a German polka band.

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At the Wickenburg Oktoberfest, attendees can enjoy historic Stone Park, sample beers from more than 15 Arizona breweries, and munch on food from German food trucks. There will also be live music and lawn games to keep the crowd entertained. The event is organized by and is a fundraiser for the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild, a nonprofit organization that works in partnership with independent brewers to promote the virtues and raise the profile of the state’s locally crafted beers. Rob Fullmer, executive director of the guild, says the Oktoberfest season is a great exposure and business for breweries, which is why he wanted to do an event in a smaller market. He says Wickenburg is about halfway in between Tempe and Prescott, so the festival draws in a good variety of brewers. Admission to the Wickenburg Oktoberfest comes with 15 tasting tickets. One ticket can be handed in to the brewery of choice for a 4-ounce beer tasting. Stone Park, 164 E. Apache Street, Wickenburg, wickenburgoktoberfest. com, 3 to 8 p.m., $40-$60

For the first time, Pedal Haus Brewery and SanTan Brewing Company are joining together to host an epic Oktoberfest event in Downtown Chandler Saturday, October 1. Julian Wright, CEO and founder of Pedal Haus Brewery, says both of the Downtown Chandler companies decided to collaborate instead of competing. The Downtown Chandler Oktoberfest will feature beer and food from both SanTan and Pedal Haus breweries plus canned craft cocktails. The breweries will serve a range of beers including German-style Oktoberfests. German fare, including Bavarian-style soft pretzels and brats, will be served. In addition to the food and drinks, there

Flagstaff will host its 13th annual Oktoberfest this year, complete with drinks, food, live music, contests and even bounce houses for the kids. Beer will be aplenty, as will other typical Oktoberfest eats such as pretzels and bratwurst.Beermay take the center stage, but Jennifer Grogan, event producer, says the contests are “hilarious,” which is why a side stage is set up for five events throughout the day.

In partnership with the city of Litchfield Park, The Wigwam is celebrating Oktoberfest with live music, lawn games, German-inspired cuisine and, of course, beer. Those who preorder tickets through Eventbrite will receive a commemorative Oktoberfest glass. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. This event is for ages 21 and older.

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“We are stoked to be joining forces with our friends at SanTan to throw one of the best Oktoberfest events in the Valley this year,” Wright says. “I’ll be emceeing the stein holding and sausageeating competitions, so grab your friends and lederhosen. This is going to be a fun event.” Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, 3 S. Arizona Avenue, Chandler, $15-$25pedalhausbrewery.com,480.656.1639,3to11p.m.,

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There will also be live music performed by Polka Katzin, a traditional German “oompah” band, as Hawk put it, and rock’s Well Dressed Wolves.

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The Four Peak Oktoberfest in Tempe is the largest in the state, drawing 75,000 to 100,000 people over the three-day period. This is the 49th year the Four Peaks Oktoberfest has been held, and the first year back after a three-year pandemic-dictated break, according to Paul Sheard, co-event organizer. “We have a lot of fun with this event … and we’re excited to see everybody again,” he says.

Haus Murphy is a German restaurant that offers beer, brats, pretzels and Polka year-round. But during October, it rampsGuestsup.can enjoy seasonal imported German beer specifically brewed for this time in Germany while sitting back in the biergarten listening to live Polka music. The restaurant has been serving German food for 26 years, so while the Oktoberfest fan favorites of soft pretzels and bratwursts are available, there is a whole menu of authentic German cuisine to try. Limited seating is available, and spots tend to fill up fast, so advance reservations are strongly recommended. Haus Murphy’s, 5739 W. Glendale Avenue, Glendale, andhausmurphys.com,623.939.2480,5to9p.m.FridaysSaturdaysthroughoutOctober

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In its eighth year, the Red Rocks Oktoberfest in Sedona features craft breweries from the area, food trucks and live music. This event is produced by and benefits the Rotary Club of Sedona Red Rocks to support youth-oriented projects andDonnaprograms.Hawk, treasurer and executive secretary for the Rotary Club, says Oktoberfest is a great event that typically draws in about 1,000 people. This year, she says there will be about 10 breweries and eight food trucks participating. Food ranges from traditional German cuisine to barbecue and desserts.

To celebrate its return, the festival will feature its typical Bavarian-themed food, drinks, games and music, along with newSheardattractions.saysfood is provided by

shirt undone and on a body. She adds that, because this is the last competition of the day, participants are usually “feeling the alcohol … so it’s pretty funny.” A percentage of all alcohol sales will benefit the Flagstaff Alpine Ski and Snowboard team, specifically its scholarship programs for families who can’t afford the sport. Wheeler Park, 212 W. Aspen Avenue, Flagstaff, flagstaffoktoberfest.com,928.606.7600,11a.m.

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In its third year, the Gilbert Oktoberfest is ramping things up “100%,” according to event director Mike O’Donnell. He says there will be more beer, more food and more entertainment.Theeventisteaming with breweries in the East Valley, which will create something completely new. “They’re creating a collaborative beer for this event, where each one of the brewmasters has been sitting together and they all come up with their own recipe,” O’Donnell says. “We will have that available at every outlet at the event, and it will only be available there at the event.”

The event also features the selfproclaimed Queen of Oktoberfest and her band, the Oktoburlesques. They perform traditional polka blended with today’s hits. In true Oktoberfest spirit, there will also be a brat eating contest and stein holding contest. There’s also a kids zone, and children can enter for free. Gilbert Regional Park, 3005 E. Queen Creek Road, ticketgilbertoktoberfest.com,Gilbert,2to9p.m.,priceTBD 21 Taxx DAY 9:000 A M - 6:000 P Tubee Rentall 1:000 P M * (480) 984-3305 inn NEE Mesa - Minutes from Highway 202 Salt River Tubing & Recreation, Inc., you acknowledge and agree that you assume these inherent risks associated with attendance. and some people are at a higher risk of exposure to Covid-19. Guests should evaluate their own risk in determining whether to attend. People who show no symptoms can spread Covid-19 if they are infected, and any interaction with the general public poses an elevated risk of being exposed to Covid-19. visiting Salt River Tubing & Recreation, Inc., and agree that you these inherent risks associated with attendance. Shuttle at SRTR 9:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. Rental 1:00 P.M. 2 - 9/ 9/9 - 9/1 9/16 - 9/ 9/23 - 9/2

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As for entertainment, there’s no shortage of that either. The festival has a carnival with 15 to 20 rides and games. Live music will be played each night, including a performance from a German polka band. There will also be classic Oktoberfest competitions, such as stein holding, brat eating, a wiener dog race and a wiener dog fashion show — which features dog and owner in costume. Four Peaks Oktoberfest is produced by and was started by the nonprofit organization Tempe Sister Cities as a fundraiser. Proceeds from the event help send Tempe high school students to 10 of Tempe’s sister cities. Tempe Beach Park, 80 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, Octobertimesfourpeaksoktoberfest.com,602.625.3493,variousFriday,October7,toSunday,9,$20,Sundayfree

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Berman cites apt planning as the reason for The Thumb’s ability to return to a full menu and offer events to call the community back through his doors. His first event is an outdoor public market, one of the first farmers markets to return in North Scottsdale. “There had been some markets up there, and they kind of popped up and closed,” Berman says. “But when you walk into them, it has this small-town general store feeling, so it makes sense that we bring that smalltown farm feeling to our parking lot and do something good for the community, do something good for ourselves and have some fun while we’re doing it.”

By Alex Gallagher moving parts here,” he says. “In a place like this, we rely on a lot of people, and it’s been a challenge for us.”

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It’s been a long road to get back to 100% for a Scottsdale business that is much more than a gas station.Established in 2012, The Thumb immediately began turning heads by offering a gift shop with creative Southwestern products and décor in addition to being one of the few stations to offer 95 gasoline — a blend of 91 and 100 octanes gasoline that is infused underneath the gas station.Italso developed a big reputation for award-winning barbecue. However, the pandemic threw The Thumb for a loop after people stopped traveling, going to car washes, and eating out. Because of this, general manager Joe Berman lost most of his staff. “We have worked desperately since the pandemic to try to get our staff up to a level where we could bring it back and introduce new menu items,” he says. “We’ve been working for a year to get this place staffed. We’ve just built our menu back up to almost where it was before the COVID-19 pandemic and getting our hours back up.” Every corner of The Thumb was short on bodies.“There are so many different facets to this business, from gas pumps with 95 and 100 octane gas, carwash bays, a renownedbakery,handcraftedaworld-barbecue, our fish tank has super high maintenance, our retail shop requires three full-time employees, we needed wine buyers, and there was just a lot of

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However, Berman has found a way to keep The Thumb rolling onward even as staffing shortages and a backlog of supplies continue to plague his business and others. “Staffing is the new epidemic, but we’re trying to circumvent that by creating a cool culture and paying a little bit above average,” Berman says. “But even supplies, we have signs that we only do prime beef and we only use prime meats, and there have been times when we can’t get prime meats so we just didn’t serve prime meat.”

Berman reached out to his friends Ovi Carabas and Caroline Pimienta, who own Wellzona CBD and have been veterans of the farmers market scene for nearly three decades. The two jumped on board as partners of the outdoor public market.Wellzona CBD was one of nearly 30 vendors that signed on for the market, which debuted on August 21. The market includes items like juices, honey, teas, baked goods, cheeses, tortilla chips, hummus, yogurts and sauces. The Thumb sells its breakfast burritos, and, once harvesting resumes, Berman expects to get more fresh produce.Anoutdoor public market is not the only exciting new thing happening at The Thumb, as free live music will hit the stage from 5 to 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.Berman also teased that The Thumb could be expanding in the next two years with the addition of a drive-thru, a brewery, a separate coffee shop, and more seating for dining patrons. His goal, in short, is to keep building on his regrowing business.

WHERE: Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress Street, Tucson COST: Tickets start at $35 INFO: rialtotheatre.com A ctor Rob Schneider has a love affair with the Valley, where he now resides. Because of this, he’s bringing a taste of Hollywood to the Grand Canyon State.His forthcoming movie “Daddy Daughter Trip” — which he produced, directed and stars in — will be shown exclusively in Harkins Theatres. Its world premiere is Tuesday, September 27, at Camelview at Fashion Square in Scottsdale, and rolls out in the 15 Harkins Theatres on Friday, September 30.Shot in Arizona, the film is a family affair. His wife, Patricia Maya Schneider, co-wrote the script, and it stars his daughters, singer-songwriter Elle King and Miranda Scarlett Schneider. “Daddy Daughter Trip” also features the legendary John Cleese (“A Fish Called Wanda,” “Monty Python’s Flying Circus”) and introduces Gavin Guerrero.“Wehope people love it,” he says. “I hope people get the love. My daughter is fantastic. She’s young, and she never made a movie before, of course. She just turned 8. It was her idea.” She took multiple takes well, too, once she“Iunderstood.hadtoexplain that it’s not that easy. It’s work,” he says. “It’s fun and it’s exciting and it’s glamorous, with camera and makeup. It’s long hours. It was so hot in the back of the car. We had an old car, and it was repainted a beautiful blue. That’s the theme of the movie. The color of the car is the color of the sky that I see in Arizona.”Roband Cleese appeared at comedy clubs around town during the filming. The actor, often paired with friend Adam Sandler, says it was an honor to work with“He’sCleese.myhero,” he says. “He really is a wonderful man. He has a lot to say, and God bless him. It’s OK to have opinions. He’s to the left of where I am, but we both agree it’s about making the human

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski condition better. He won’t call himself a conservative, but we do bridge the gap. Free speech is everything. “But ‘Life of Brian’ is the greatest British comedy of all time. I love British humor. Monty Python is the high watermark of comedy in the 20th century. If you think otherwise, you’re not educated about comedy, and you can’t argue it. They changed comedy. Without Monty Python, we wouldn’t have had ‘Saturday Night Live.’”

Rob Schneider WHEN: 7 p.m. Sunday, October 16

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A blend of live action and animation, “Daddy Daughter Trip” tells the story of a second grader (Miranda) who dreams of a fun-filled spring break vacation her family can’t afford. Against the better judgment of her mom (Jackie Sandler, Adam’s wife) and with only coins in their pockets, her dreamer father (Rob) decides to take her on a spring break trip anyway.Aftera series of misfortunate adventures, their vacation is saved when the duo meets a couple of famous travel bloggers.

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Rob Schneider’s new film is a love letter to Arizona

“It’s about dreams,” Rob says. “If you don’t have money, it doesn’t mean you can’t figure out how to have a dream. It’s about family and hanging on to your dreams.“Inaway, it’s a universal truth that we’re dealing with in the movie that I’m really, really happy with. Besides all the jokes and the physical comedy, this is about love and family and that’s something I really wanted to show.”

The film is also a love letter to Arizona, where the Schneiders moved two years ago.“My family, we are California refugees,” he says. “Arizona was nice enough to take us in. This is my thankyou letter to the people in Arizona. We feel very welcome here. I’m grateful. “It’s my love letter to the state and the people who were unbelievably helpful to get this movie made. I show some pretty cool places here and how beautiful the state is. The differences are incredible between Flagstaff and Sedona. It just goes to show how gorgeous the state is. I love it Nowhere.”he’shoping to bring more films here, thanks to the state’s tax incentives. “I was asked to make this movie in other states for a tax rebate,” he says. “I’m glad we did it here. I think we’re looking to open a studio here, but we need to see how this movie does and how it’s received and then we’ll take it from there.“We want to support other filmmakers. I’ll produce the movies and make a few more. I don’t know how many more I’ll do. “I’ll make more films here and have them made here. As a matter of fact, I’m flying to meet some investors to produce more films here.”

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middle child, sometimes-oldest child in the Cunningham family. (His older brother, Chuck, disappeared after two seasons with no explanation ever given in the TV series.)

WHEN: Various times Friday, Aug. 26, to Sunday, Sept. 18 WHERE: Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W. Paradise Lane, COST:Peoria Visit website for ticket INFO:informationazbroadway.org

The main set is Arnold’s malt shop, and then pieces fly in and out throughout the musical.“It’satotal replica from the TV show,” Hohendorf says. “Looking at these pictures of the Cunningham kitchen and then going to see what’s in the scene shop is incredible. It’s an exact replica.” While the show directly appeals to its fans and those who grew up in the ’50s and ’60s, Hohendorf says the younger set is equally likely to enjoy it. “The reason that the TV show was so successful is that that the characters are so realistic, down to earth and relatable for really anyone, even in today’s society,” Hohendorf says. “It’s just a lot of fun. The world is crazy right now, so why not come and see a show and reminisce about a simpler time and be transported back in time.”

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While there were many restrictions during the pandemic at ABT, Hohendorf said they are pretty much back to full capacity and full dinner service.

The Fonz is back in town, and this time he’ll be singing and dancing his way into the hearts of audiences at the Arizona BroadwayRunningTheatre.through Sunday, September 18, “Happy Days: The New Musical” rekindles memories of the ’50s and the sitcom “Happy Days,” which ran for 11 seasons — 1974 to 1984. Actors Ron Howard, Henry Winkler, Scott Baio, Marion Ross and Tom Bosley made their way into family rooms, while the show spawned “Laverne and Shirley,” “Mork and Mindy” and “Joanie Loves Chachi.” The musical version brings back many of the favorite characters including the Cunningham family, Fonzie, Pinkie, Potsie and Ralph. It takes the audience back to 1959 Milwaukee. The drive-in malt shop, Arnold’s, is in danger of being demolished, so the “Happy Days” gang hosts a dance contest and wrestling match to save the beloved hangout. With all-new music, “Happy Days” captures the jukebox feel of the 1950s, a time of sock hops and hoop skirts. ABT favorite Stephen Hohendorf plays the part of Richie Cunningham, the innocent teenager who is always looking out for his friends. “It’s the nostalgia of the ’50s,” Hohendorf says. “I was very close with my grandmother, so seeing the era that she grew up in (made the show memorable). The characters are just fun, and who didn’t want to be the Fonz when they were growing up?” Hohendorf says the musical captures the feel of the sitcom because the book is written by the TV series’ creator, Garry Marshall, with music by Oscar winner Paul“It’sWilliams.allyourfavorite characters from the series in it,” Hohendorf says. “But they also sing and dance because it is a musical. There are lots of fun dance numbers, including the dance concert. It reads a lot like an episode of the TV show that never aired.” Hohendorf has enjoyed digging into the character of Richie, the sometimesSAVING THE MALT SHOP

Richie was created as a wholesome teenager of the ’50s who often had a wide-eyed approach to the world. “He looks out for his friends,” Hohendorf says. “He’s goal oriented. He aspires see the world and to be a journalist and to report about what he finds.”Songwriter Williams has had a storied career writing some of the biggest hits of the 1970s, including “An Old-Fashioned Love Song” for Three Dog Night, “You and Me Against the World” for Helen Reddy, “We’ve Only Just Begun” and “Rainy Days and Mondays” for the Carpenters, “Evergreen” for Barbra Streisand, and “Rainbow Connection” for “The Muppet Movie.” Hohendorf describes Williams’ music for “Happy Days: The New Musical” as being very catchy and in the style of the ’50s and ’60s, but with modern twists. Richie and his friends are part of a singing group called the Dial Tones, who sing four-part ’50s harmonies. ABT’s technical artists have created a set that looks like the soundstage of the TV show, which was shot on Studio 19.

“It’s really just a quality dining experience and an exceptional Broadway quality show as well,” Hohendorf says.

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“That’s why ABT is so great, because not every musical is for every person, but there is a musical out there for everyone,” Hohendorf says.

“Happy Days: The New Musical” ends a season that started with “Chicago” and continued with an eclectic mix of shows that included “Game Show,” “Flashdance,” “Ghost” and “Gypsy.”

“Happy Days: The New Musical”

The coming season launches with “Monty Python’s Spamalot” and continues with “A Christmas Carol: The Musical,” “Mame,” “Escape to Margaritaville,” “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” “The Wizard of Oz” and “Disaster!”“We’dlove to see you at ‘Happy Days,’” Hohendorf says, issuing an invitation to Phoenix audiences. “And if not ‘Happy Days,’ we’ve got a really incredible season coming up. ABT is a staple in the Peoria community. If you haven’t checked it out before, what are you waiting for?”

The ‘Happy Days’ gang returns to the stage at ABT in Peoria

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Rockin’ Taco Street Fest WHEN: Noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, September 24 WHERE: Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, 178 E. Commonwealth Avenue, COST:ChandlerEvent admission is $25 plus fees; does not include food and rockintacoazINFO:drinkforty8live.com/

Alexakis and Everclear will cover their three-decade career at the Rockin’ Taco Street Fest in Chandler on Saturday, September 24. He appreciates laidback gigs like these. “I can eat Mexican food maybe once or twice a week every week and I won’t get tired of it,” says Alexakis, whose wife, Vanessa, is a Tucson native. “I made tacos the other night. They’re really good. I make my own shells, hot out of the oil. They’re not like taco truck tacos. They’re crunchy tacos. “I like food a lot. That’s all I got left. I don’t chase girls. I don’t drink. I play rock ’n’ roll and eat, which is fine. Eating and playing rock ’n’ roll won’t get you in jail or divorced — most of theEvercleartime.” is celebrating its anniversary throughout the year with tours, videos and new music. Also, it reissued its debut, “World of Noise,” which the band made for $400 in 1992. The deluxe edition includes the 12 original tracks plus six bonus songs, including the previously unreleased “Drunk Again” and “Nervous & Weird 2001 Remix.” The album will also be available on vinyl later this year. “It was the perfect representation of where we were at the time,” he says. “I wanted to find the originals and remaster it. It’s exciting that people are going to hear it the way it needs to be heard. I wouldn’t change a thing.”Anewsingle is in the offing, too. “‘The Year of the Tiger’ is a single that we’ll put out this year, hopefully in October/November,” he says. “It’s under 3 minutes. It’s power pop and sounds like (1995’s) ‘Heroin Girl.’ It’s a melodic, power-pop-punk Everclear song.”

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By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski fresca, cerveza, handcrafted margaritas andProvidingmicheladas.the soundtrack are Ozomatli and Everclear, with other featured entertainment to include luche libre wrestling, hot chili pepper and taco-eating competitions, mariachi, a mechanical taco ride, margarita and michelada master tent and little amigos play“Wearea.always work on different things to expand the events,” O’Donnell says. “We wanted to keep some of the staples like lucha libre wrestling. The wrestling is always a hit with families. We listened to our fans, and they wanted more shade. It’s still an end-of-summerbefore-fall event. We have massive shade structures being built in front of the stage and all the way back just to make sure everybody is comfortable and cool.” The margarita and michelada seminar tent will keep guests cool as well. There, celebrity bartenders will share the secrets behind their success. “They’ll show the different variations of making your own micheladas and the many ways of making regular margaritas to Cadillac margaritas and everything in between. They’ll learn how to take those recipes and enjoy it by the pool listening to Everclear and Ozomatli afterward.”

Art Alexakis and Everclear continue to beat the odds

Taco Street Fest’s organizers are pumped about the Downtown Chandler event’s 11th iteration on Saturday, September 24. “We’re fired up,” says Mike O’Donnell, director of partnerships for Forty8 Live!, the event’s producer. A food, music and cultural celebration, Rockin’ Taco Street Fest will feature creative tacos from more than 20 local restaurants and food trucks. Accompanying drinks include fresh fruit

Adversity has played a role in the success of Everclear’s Art Alexakis. The 60-year-old singer battled drug problems and a rocky relationship with his father. Lately, he’s battled multiple sclerosis and spinal problems. But he wouldn’t change a thing. He looks back on Everclear’s 30 years and understands what made the “Santa Monica” band successful.“Myadversity helped me,” Alexakis says. “I wouldn’t be able to do it without that adversity. I needed it to get the fire in my belly.”

Food, wrestling and music return to Chandler park

National Lobster Day falls on September 25, but rather than one day of specials, STK Steakhouse is celebrating all month long. Take a pick and indulge in a lobster roll ($49), lobster caviar salad ($45), Maine lobster ravioli ($42) and spicy lobster rigatoni ($62). STK Steakhouse, 7134 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale, stksteakhouse.com,480.581.5171,$42-$62

Outdoor Public Market at The Thumb

SUNDAYS Start Sunday mornings by leisurely shopping, strolling and eating at The Thumb, a market that features local vendors selling items like pasta, baked goods, vegan pies, glutenfree cookies, popsicles, kombucha, honey, salsas, hummus, cold-press juices and dog treats. The Thumb is best known for its award-winning barbeque and bakery, car wash and service, beautiful artisan gift market, and for being featured in “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.”

Various locations, various times, arizonarestaurantweek. com, Rockin’$33-$55Taco Street Fest

SEPTEMBER 24

The 11th annual Rockin’ Taco Street Fest will be held in Downtown Chandler. A food, music and cultural celebration, this event features creative tacos from 20 local restaurants and food trucks. Wash it all down with fresh fruit fresca, beer and handcrafted margaritas and Micheladas. Entertainment includes sets by Everclear and Ozomatli, hot chili pepper and taco eating competitions, mariachi, mechanical taco ride, and activities for children.

Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, 178 E. Commonwealth Avenue, Chandler, noon to 9 p.m., atRoshcom/rockintacoaz,forty8live.$25HashanaMiracleMileDeli

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Arizona restaurants feature threecourse menus at a trio of price points — $33, $44 and $55. During ARW, many restaurants present new items on their prix-fixe menus that are not normally offered at the restaurant. This lets the chefs flex their culinary muscles while giving diners a chance to get adventurous. Participating restaurants include Stockyards, Arrowhead Grill, Etta, Grassroots Kitchen & Tap, Liberty Market, Obon Sushi Ramen Bar, Sante and Zinburger.

The Peoria Education Foundation hosts its fundraiser, Follow the Fork, which features complimentary samplings from 12 of Park West’s dining destinations and tenants, a live performance from Rock Lobster, 50/50 raffle and interactive art. A few of the participating restaurants and tenants include Candle Chemistry, Grimaldi’s Coal Brick-Oven Pizzeria, Jalapeno Inferno, Rolling Back Boutique and Yama Sushi. Various locations in Park West, 9744 W. Northern Avenue, Peoria, 6 to 9 p.m., shopparkwest.com, $35-$60

SEPTEMBER 16 TO SEPTEMBER 25

Celebrate Rosh Hashana at Miracle Mile Deli with a special of a plate of brisket or beef, potato pancake with applesauce and sour cream, and a cup of matzo ball soup. Miracle Mile Deli, 4433 N. 16th Street, Phoenix, Followmiraclemiledeli.com,602.776.0992,$17theFork

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Queen Creek Olive Mill is hosting its ninth Garlic Fest, featuring a variety of organically grown garlic, cooking demos, fun and games in the grove, Garlic 101 classes and live music. Shop everything garlic from accessories, olive oils and other garlic-flavored packaged foods like pasta, sauces and seasonings. A special garlic-inspired menu by del Piero Kitchen will be available daily that includes garlic fries, sweet garlic gelato and sweet garlic cupcakes. Queen Creek Olive Mill, 25062 S. Meridian Road, Queen Creek, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., queencreekolivemill. com, free admission Fall Arizona Restaurant Week

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After a successful launch last year, Phoenix Vegan Restaurant Week returns. During the week, restaurants and food purveyors offer an exclusive multicourse prix-fixe menu or showcase a specially priced item that best represents their establishment and all things vegan. Capped at $15, breakfast offerings will feature an entrée and drink. Lunch showcases an appetizer, entrée and drink for no more than $20. For dinner, a three-course option is available for a max of $33 or a five-course meal with a cap of $44. Participating restaurants include Beaut Burger, Dilla Libre, Early Bird Vegan, Giving Tree Café, Gooder Goods, Nana’s Kitchen, Trash Panda Vegan and The Vegan Taste. Various locations, various times, phoenixvegan.com, $15-$44

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As one of the two remaining restaurants that provides organ entertainment with a side of pizza, Organ Stop Pizza is celebrating 50 years with 50 days of specials. Through October 8, customers can enjoy the $50 meal deal with two large pizzas with unlimited toppings (excluding extra cheese), two appetizers (combo basket excluded) and two pitchers of soft drink. Nightly giveaways of food and merchandise will also be available. Organ Stop Pizza, 1149 E. Southern Avenue, Mesa, atEverythingorganstoppizza.com480.813.5700,LobsterSTKSteakhouse

SEPTEMBER 11 TO SEPTEMBER 18

Dinner and a Movie: Marcellino Ristorante SEPTEMBER 6 AND SEPTEMBER 7 Dinner and a movie at Marcellino Ristorante is a great opportunity to have a fun night out with a date or the girls. Tuesday, September 6, watch “The Big Night” with “When in Rome” taking center stage the next night. Choose items from the regular menu or try out the three-course prix-fixe summer supper menu for $49. Reservations are required. Marcellino Ristorante, 7114 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale, 5:30 p.m., RestaurantPhoenixmarcellinoristorante.com480.990.9500,VeganWeek

The Thumb, 9393 E. Bell Road, Scottsdale, 8 a.m. to noon, 480.513.8186, thethumb.com

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Garlic Fest at Queen Creek Olive Mill

Bottle & Bean, 2577 W. Queen Creek Road, Chandler, 5:30 p.m., MarketSipbottle-bean.com,480.265.9996,$25+ShopSummerSeries

The Ultimate Underachievers Color “Run!” is unlike any other run, and more like a walk to the finish line, which is another bar. Starting at Wasted Grain, “runners” will begin with a slice of pizza, a house shot and a beer before limbering up for the 5K. Finish the run with a glass of champagne and a commemorative fanny pack. Wasted Grain, 7295 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., eventbrite.com, $52.05-$60

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Wine lovers will be treated to the cooler weather while sipping a plethora of wine options at Sedona Winefest. This two-day event boasts a variety of wineries from across Arizona, including Tantrum Wines, Copper Horse Vineyard and Arizona Stronghold Vineyards. Tickets include six wine tastings, a commemorative wine glass, live music, food trucks and artisan vendors. Posse Grounds Park, 525 Posse Ground Road, Sedona, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., sedonawinefest.com, $35-$40

Pedal Haus Brewery and SanTan Brewing Company are joining forces for Oktoberfest in Downtown Chandler. This event will feature beer and food from breweries plus canned craft cocktails. The breweries will pour a range of beers, including German-style Oktoberfests. German fare wil be center stage, like Bavarian-style soft pretzels and brats. Join in on the Oktoberfest games and contests. Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, 3 S. Arizona Avenue, Chandler, 3 to 11 p.m., eventbrite.com,oktoberfest2022.$15-$20

SEPTEMBER 15

Organizers of the Fountain Hills Oktoberfest say it’s an authentic Bavarian-style celebration. Come donning traditional attire and participate in the bestdressed contest. Down a variety of beers while munching on traditional German food, including pretzels, strudel, schnitzel, sauerkraut and sausage.

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Bottle & Bean Coffee House & Wine Shop is hosting its Tastings with Tom Summer Wine Series. Longtime restaurateur and advanced sommelier Tom Kaufman leads these monthly tasting events in

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The first sign of autumn isn’t always the changing of the leaves, but rather the changing of the kegs, according to Verde Canyon Railroads, which runs Ales on Rails. A variety of craft beers are available by the glass prior to the train ride. Once on the train, guests can drink Verde Canyon Railroad-customized brews and enjoy the open-air viewing cars. Verde Canyon Railroad, 300 N. Broadway, @Summerverdecanyonrr.com,Clarkdale,$123-$138WineSeriesBottle&Bean

SEPTEMBER 18 Taking place during Hispanic Heritage Month, Mexico in a Bottle is the largest tasting event for the incredible world of mezcal and Mexican craft spirits. More than 40 brands will share 150plus expressions of agave and Mexican craft spirits. Restaurants will provide bites and sips, art, music and special programs. Walter Studia, 747 W. Roosevelt Street, Phoenix, 4 to 7 p.m., Sonoranmexico-in-bottle,mezcalistas.com/$60-$75Sippin’

Bottle & Bean’s private dining room. Guests are treated to wine tastings paired with light bites, along with lively discussion about each wine. The September Tastings with Tom event showcases pinot grigio.

Presented by WorldClass, the Sip + Shop Summer Market Series features local chefs, purveyors, and some of Hotel Valley Ho’s favorite wines and spirits. The event is free to attend, with each guest receiving a wristband for six tastings of wine, beer and spirits. This event will focus on bourbon and big reds. Hotel Valley Ho, 6850 E. Main Street, Scottsdale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mexicohotelvalleyho.cominaBottle

SEPTEMBER 23

Enjoy Friday night with a welcome drink, live music by Wheelwright and Tullis, and Desert Botanical Garden strolls. Nonalcoholic drinks will be available, as will water refill stations. Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway. Phoenix, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., 480.941.1225, dbg.org, Fountain$9.95-$29.95HillsOktoberfest

SEPTEMBER 23 AND SEPTEMBER 24

Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce, 16837 E. Palisades Boulevard, Fountain Hills, 5 to 10 p.m., hills-oktoberfest,bit.ly/fountain-$5

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COST: Tickets start at $35 INFO: satriani.com, talkingstickresort.com

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Guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani returns to the stage

It’s been nearly three years since famed legato-style guitarist Joe Satriani has treated fans to a major tour.Although the string slayer played a small show in Tennessee to show off some guitars he painted prior to the jaunt, he admits he has missed being on a big stage traveling from city to“It’scity.the interaction that I miss the most,” Satriani says. “I think most musicians will tell you that the traveling part is the worst because there’s a lot of planes, trains, automobiles, boats and ferries. It’s maddening even in the best of “times.Thebest part is when you finally walk onstage and you forget about the missed flights and the missing luggage and the fact that you haven’t slept for days. It all fades because you’re there to celebrate the music with your best friends.” A lthough Satriani is anxious to jump back out in front of a live audience, he admits that he struggled early on to determine his set list. He is trying to somehow incorporate two new albums that have yet to receive any stage time — “The Elephants of Mars,” which hit the airwaves in April, and 2020’s “Shapeshifting” — into the mix. “Even though we play the whole night, it’s really hard to fit in more than 25 songs (in the set) — and that’s if you breeze through them really quickly,” Satriani says with a laugh. “We have two brand-new albums that we’ve never toured behind before, and then we have the hits and the fan favorites that we always love playing that we need to work into the set, too.” Because of this, Satriani took a creative approach to write his set list by filling a whiteboard in his home studio with 50 songs to choose from and practicing the tunes to see how they felt until he could whittle his list down to 25. However, that wasn’t the only whiteboard he filled up and filed down.

Next to the song board was a guitar board where he determined which guitars he would need for the tour. “It’s hard because there are guitars that feel right and then there are guitars that look amazing. And then there are the factors of how many songs I need on a guitar that has this pickup. How many songs do I need the 24-fret guitars for? How many songs need six- or sevenstring guitars for?” Satriani says. “If I could do the set with three guitars, I would, but it almost always winds up being about seven or eight guitars.” Eight is the usual sweet spot for Satriani, as it allows him to rotate guitars about every three songs.

WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday, September 24

Of the guitars that he plans to break out on his upcoming jaunt — which stops at the Salt River Ballroom at Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale on Saturday, September 24 — Satriani will haul a seven-string guitar, a brand-new custom gold guitar, his famous muscle car orange guitar and, of course, his well-known custom chrome guitar that is situated onto his body with his “Surfing With The Alien” guitar strap — an ode to his second album and biggest hit.

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With some of his axes chosen and his set list fine-tuned, Satriani began rehearsing the set list twice a day. “I like to walk onstage and not think about remembering anything. I’m just playing every song through muscle memory and mental memory,” Satriani says.“The thing is that if you put in all that work and you did the right amount of repetition, you can forget about it and you can just open your heart to the audience, which is what you need to do.

WHERE: Salt River Ballroom at Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale

“(The audience) sacrificed a lot to come see you this one evening and to be able to create a memorable experience, and that’s so much more important than just this note here and that chord there.”Because of this, Satriani says with a laugh that fans can expect to see a show with high energy and no singing.

Asinger, dancer and actor, Bettis Richardson is bringing his triple-threat talents to the stage as Prince Again, a tribute to The Purple One. The band comes to Casino Arizona Friday, September 30, and Saturday, October 1. “I had been singing Prince songs in a few other cover bands,” he says. “I was told I looked like him or sounded like him, but I never paid attention. It was just another song. “Then I had the opportunity to dig a little further into the catalog when Nick (McDonald, guitarist/manager) approached me. I had been asked like 20 times to be in a Prince tribute band, but I thought it would be gimmicky. This one just worked.” Born in Glen Cove, New York, Richardson was raised in South Florida by a Puerto Rican mother and a Sicilian/ African American father. Early on, he became interested in singing and dancing, and went on to choreograph school productions, cheerleaders and dancers. He opened a cheer and dance studio at age 17. Two years later, he was a finalist on the second season of “American Idol,” which

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By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski he parlayed into a singing and acting career.Since then, he has appeared on “Dancing with the Stars,” “Academy Awards,” “America’s Got Talent” and “The Muppets.” He made his Broadway debut in “Bring It On: The Musical.” Now he’s bringing it onstage as Prince. The set runs the gamut of his career. “We touch on the majority of his hits and do a medley of deeper cuts,” Richardson says. “We play a lot of fan favorites. We really go there with the vocal performances, and the music is tight. We do a lot of live renditions of our own, inspired by his live performances. Sometimes we go off a little. We try and surprise them a little bit. We want the fans to groove and remember and be nostalgic.”McDonald, who previously worked with Meat Loaf, says he’s impressed with Richardson.“He’ssuch a phenomenal performer,” he says. “He hits the stage and he’s in it. He doesn’t give 100%, but 200%. The dance moves will knock your socks off alone.”

Prince Again: A Tribute to Prince WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday, September 30, and Saturday, October WHERE:1Casino Arizona, 524 N. 92nd Street, Scottsdale COST: Tickets start at $10 INFO: casinoarizona.com480.850.7777,

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7 P.M. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Casino Del Sol’s AVA Amphitheater, 5655 W. Valencia Road, Tucson, tickets start at $35, 1.855.765.7829, casinodelsol.com

Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, 15406 Maricopa Road, Maricopa, tickets start at $31.50, caesars.com/harrahs-ak-chin480.802.5000, Andrea & Gemini 8 P.M. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 WKP Sports & Entertainment, We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort, 10438 Wekopa Way, Fort McDowell, free, wekopacasinoresort.com480.789.4957, Christopher Cross 8 P.M. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, tickets start at $30, talkingstickresort.com480.850.7777, Arizona Blacktop

Casino Del Sol’s AVA Amphitheater, 5655 W. Valencia Road, Tucson, tickets start at $45, 1.855.765.7829, casinodelsol.com Daughtry 8 P.M. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

Ron White 8 P.M. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Desert Diamond Sahuarita Diamond Center, 1100 W. Pima Mine Road, Sahuarita, tickets start at $49.50, ddcaz.com Los Tigres Del Norte

Boyz II Men 8 P.M. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Boulevard, Chandler, sold out, 1.800. WIN.GILA, playatgila.com

Still Alright: An Intimate Evening of Stories and Songs with Kenny Loggins 8 P.M. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

WKP Sports & Entertainment, We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort, 10438 Wekopa Way, Fort McDowell, free, wekopacasinoresort.com480.789.4957, Shania TributeTwin:toShania Twain 8 P.M. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 Conference Center, We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort, 10438 Wekopa Way, Fort McDowell, tickets start at $30, wekopacasinoresort.com480.789.4957, Mariachi Vegas 8 P.M. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

Twisted Gypsy 7:30 P.M. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, AND SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Casino Arizona, 524 N. 92nd Street, Scottsdale, tickets start at $10, 480.850.7777, casinoarizona.com

WKP Sports & Entertainment, We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort, 10438 Wekopa Way, Fort McDowell, free, wekopacasinoresort.com480.789.4957, Selena Super Show 7:30 P.M. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Casino Arizona, 524 N. 92nd Street, Scottsdale, tickets start at $10, 480.850.7777, casinoarizona.com

Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Boulevard, Chandler, tickets start at $30, 1.800.WIN.GILA, playatgila.com

Desert Diamond Sahuarita Diamond Center, 1100 W. Pima Mine Road, Sahuarita, visit website for ticket information

Joe Satriani

Quantum 8 P.M. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 WKP Sports & Entertainment, We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort, 10438 Wekopa Way, Fort McDowell, free, wekopacasinoresort.com480.789.4957, Superhero 8 P.M. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 WKP Sports & Entertainment, We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort, 10438 Wekopa Way, Fort McDowell, free, wekopacasinoresort.com480.789.4957,

8 P.M. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, tickets start at $35, talkingstickresort.com480.850.7777, LeAnn w/WalkerRimesCounty

Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Boulevard, Chandler, tickets start at $45, 1.800.WIN.GILA, playatgila.com

CASINO ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR

Tracy Morgan 8 P.M. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

Uncorked the Band 8 P.M. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

Britain’s Finest: Tribute to the Beatles

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

7:30 P.M. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, AND SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 Casino Arizona, 524 N. 92nd Street, Scottsdale, tickets start at $15, 480.850.7777, casinoarizona.com Silhouette 8 P.M. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

Kansas 8 P.M. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Boulevard, Chandler, tickets start at $49, 1.800.WIN.GILA, playatgila.com Little River Band 8 P.M. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, tickets start at $25, talkingstickresort.com480.850.7777, Amy Bruni 8 P.M. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, tickets start at $35, talkingstickresort.com480.850.7777, Radio Dayz 8 P.M. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

7 P.M. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Cliff Castle Casino, 555 W. Middle Verde Road, Camp Verde, tickets start at $50, ticketmaster.com

Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Boulevard, Chandler, tickets start at $60, 1.800.WIN.GILA, playatgila.com Alejandro Fernandez 8 P.M. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Casino Del Sol’s AVA Amphitheater, 5655 W. Valencia Road, Tucson, tickets start at $60, 1.855.765.7829, casinodelsol.com Caifanes 8 P.M. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, 15406 Maricopa Road, Maricopa, tickets start at $51.50, caesars.com/harrahs-ak-chin480.802.5000,

Guerra says he believes it takes everyone in the organization to help the Rising succeed. “I understand the responsibility that I have, but at the end of the day that responsibility is not just on me. It’s on absolutely everybody that represents the organization,” he says.

Guerra inherited the manager position in the middle of a heated playoff race. At the time, the Rising sat at a record of 8-5-11, five points back from a playoff spot with 10 matches left to go. Guerra says he’s focusing on each day, one by one, instead of instilling stress into his team.The Rising provides him with the tools necessary to build a contender.

FEARLESS LEADER Rising coach Guerra ready to return to championship contention

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By Caleb Jones coaching style. “It’s not so much about what I want to do, it is also a lot about what is in the locker room and who are the pieces at a given moment can give me their best. … We will adjust, adapt and transform to do whatever is necessary to try to win,” heGuerrasays. is no stranger to coaching for title-contending clubs. He was assistant coach in 2021 when the team finished atop the Pacific Division. He also served as an assistant with the Indy Eleven, who made a run to the Eastern Conference Final.Guerra understands that leading a team to a championship is no small feat, and the road to the top is oftentimes filled with obstacles. He’s prepared for that.“Good things take time. You have to make sure that you believe in your idea. The idea has to be clear,” he says. “You have to make sure that you fight adversity, because adversity will come.”

“I know the resources Phoenix Rising provides to the technical staff in order to put something on the field that can be successful, and I know I am going to have that. “I identify and I feel close to the way the ownership thinks and how this organization thinks, about being ambitious and about always trying to get better. … All of us are obsessed with growth and development and that is what Phoenix Rising represents.”

Phoenix Rising looks to return to its championship contending ways with head coach Juan Guerra at the Accordinghelm.togeneral manager Bobby Dulle, Guerra’s midseason hiring was made with the intent to win now and in the“Therefuture.were a lot of things we looked at when identifying our next head coach, and Juan checked all those boxes,” Dulle says.One of those boxes was familiarity, as Guerra is a former Rising assistant coach. He’s familiar with not only the team but the goals and expectations of the organization as a whole. “It feels great,” Guerra says about coming back. I’m super excited to be back, and I’m super excited to see familiar faces in that locker room that I know very well.” For Guerra, this familiarity extends not only to the club but also to the fans. He knows the culture, and he desires to bring a style of play that the crowd has connected with. Guerra describes his coaching style as a possession-based, offensive-minded approach. However, Guerra believes it is important for him to be flexible with his

PACKERS

Harold’s Cave Creek Corral is one of the most well-known Steelers bars in the Steeler Nation. Aside from eats and drinks, it has Steelers newsletters that date back to 2000. Harold’s seats a whopping 600 potential Steelers fans inside, and another 200 in its outside seating. Dubbed “Heinz Field West,” if you’re looking for a Steelers-focused game day experience Harold’s is the place for you. In addition, Harold’s is partnered up with UNIBET, allowing its guests to experience a Vegas-like betting experience where games can be bet on live, or upcoming sporting events and in-game betting can be bet on as well. A specific game day food and drink menu is available as well. 6895 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, 480.488.1906, haroldscorral.com

SEAHAWKS AND CARDINALS Wicked Rain

Wicked Rain opened its doors back on March 23, and ever since has been showing love toward its roots in the Pacific Northwest (PNW) and now Arizona. With 40 beers on tap and another 70-plus in bottles and cans, Wicked Rain offers beers from the PNW area, Arizona, Oregon and Idaho. This Seahawks — and Cardinals — hangout spot features nine televisions and a 100-plus-inch big screen for viewership pleasure. It also does Blue/Red Fridays, where guests wearing either a Seahawks or Cardinals jersey can receive $1 off their draft beer. For game days, it offers $4 pub beer and $16 pitchers. 1817 E. Baseline Road, Gilbert, 480.530.6870, wickedrain.com

From authentic Detroit coneys and made-from-scratch burgers to hand-cut Idaho potato French fries, Detroit Coney Grill pairs comfort food with a great environment with ample televisions and a full bar featuring some of Michigan’s beers. The bar runs a daily special that features two coney dogs, a side order of French fries, and a fountain drink for $13.85. On game days, Detroit Coney Grill has beer specials on its rotating Michigan-based beers. 6953 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale, 480.597.4300, detroitconeygrill.com

PATRIOTS Bevvy OldTown Bevvy welcomes Patriots fans to its pub-style hangout with an expansive drink menu and bar fare-style food. Though it doesn’t have any specific game day specials, Bevvy runs brunch specials on Saturdays and Sundays, and offers a happy hour during the week from 4 to 7 p.m. 4420 N. Saddlebag Trail, Scottsdale, 480.525.9300, bevvyaz.com

RAMS Max’s Sports Bar Established in 1979, Max’s features more than 100 flatscreen televisions and a recently redeveloped smoking patio. It broadcasts almost every major sporting event for fans to watch and follow their favorite teams. For the Rams, however, the sports bar houses a massive room decked out in Rams gear and sits 80 people. As far as specials are concerned, fans can expect specials on beer buckets, pizza and chicken wings.

The 2021 NFL season was chock-full of excitement. The 102nd season of the National Football League was the first to feature a 17-game schedule. It also saw Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers win his third MVP and second in as many years, the Joe Burrow-led Cincinnati Bengals make an improbable run to the Super Bowl, and the Los Angeles Rams win its first Super Bowl since the 19992000Despiteseason.having to follow all of that up, the 2022 season, however, is certainly looking like it will hold its own, as it is filled with eye-grabbing headlines. Tom Brady retired, then unretired this offseason, and is back for another Super Bowl run with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This season could be the last one for the five-time Super Bowl champion and three-time MVP. Many stars were traded this offseason and will certainly impact their new teams. Among them were Russell Wilson from the Seattle Seahawks to the Denver Broncos, Deshaun Watson from the Houston Texans to the Cleveland Browns (though he won’t play the first 11 games of the season), Davante Adams from the Packers to the Las Vegas Raiders, and Tyreek Hill from the Kansas City Chiefs to the Miami Dolphins.Andfor the first time in recent memory, there isn’t a clear-cut Super Bowl favorite. A third of the league, give or take, has at least an outsider’s shot to win Super Bowl LVII — which will be played at State Farm Stadium in Glendale. All of that to be said, numerous spots around the Valley are ready to host fans of America’s Game to watch the season play out. Depending on who you root for, pay these bars a visit on Sundays to root for your favorite team with likeminded fans.

Clancy’s Pub Pizza & Grill

ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?

LIONS

The Nest offers a spacious, easygoing

An official watch site for the Packers, Clancy’s advertises a big screen from every angle inside the pub. The menu is geared toward a more Midwestern vibe with cheese curds and a dish featuring walleye on game days. The pub also runs giveaways at halftime. 4432 N. Miller Road, Scottsdale, 480.990.8797, clancyspubscottsdale.com

6727 N. 47th Avenue, Glendale, americangreyhoundracing.com623.937.1671,

CARDINALS Bambino’s Sports Grill Bambino’s offers a game day vibe for Cardinals fans, with 13 60-inch flatscreen televisions. In addition to the interior seating, Bambino’s features a patio seating area with a roll-up garage door. Putting an emphasis on supporting local breweries, the beer menu features craft beers on draft and in a can from Four Peaks Brewery and San Tan Brewery. 3860 W. Happy Valley Road, Glendale, Thebambinossportsgrill.com623.516.2300,NestSportsGrillAZ

CHIEFS Pub Rock Live Pub Rock Live, which typically welcomes live music, transforms into a massive fan base for the Chiefs and their fans. Dubbed “Arrowhead West,” Pub Rock brings in food trucks on game day. It also offers discounted beer prices and a $6 Kingdom Shot whenever the Chiefs score a touchdown. For fans’ viewership pleasure, there are nine 55-inch-or-larger televisions and two projector big screens. 8005 E. Roosevelt Street, Scottsdale, 480.945.4985, pubrocklive.com

GIANTS Social Tap Scottsdale Social Tap Scottsdale is the official home of the local Giants fan club, Big Blue of Arizona. This two-story bar features seating on its first floor and on its second rooftop floor. When Big Blue of Arizona is in to watch Giants games, Social Tap offers Jell-O shots whenever the team scores a touchdown. In addition, raffles take place throughout the game. 4312 N. Brown Avenue, Scottsdale, 602.432.6719, socialtapscottsdaleaz. com

STEELERS Harold’s Cave Creek Corral

By Jordan Rogers game day gathering spot for Cardinals fans. Serving typical bar fare, The Nest has 28 televisions and five super screens. That’s not all, however, as it also features dart boards, pool tables and off-track betting. On top of that, it resides just 2 miles from State Farm Stadium. 5134 N. 95th Avenue, Glendale, thenestsportsbarglendale.com623.594.0900,

Detroit Coney Grill

Casey Jones Grill Casey Jones Grill opened back in 1993 and has been loyal to the Green Bay Packers from the start. It has a bar specializing in craft beer, but also a diverse menu that features cheesesteaks, pizza, barbecue and Mexican food. On game days, Casey Jones offers a Green Bay Burrito, priced at $13.99. In addition, it offers drink specials that include a $7 Packers Sangria and Packers Mule. 2848 E. Bell Road, Phoenix, 602.493.9930, caseyjonesgrill.com

Regardless of your team, there is a place to watch the game

Harold’s Cave Creek Corral

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Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, 6:40 p.m. September 12, 6:40 p.m. September 13, 6:40 p.m. September 14, tickets start at $25, mlb.com/dbacks

SEPTEMBER 23 TO SEPTEMBER 25

The Eastern Michigan Eagles will descend upon the Valley for a game against the Arizona State Sun Devils. It will be the first time that the two schools have played one another on the football field. City of Tempe Night will also be observed.

SEPTEMBER 24

The Arizona State Sun Devils open their 2022 football season at home against the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks. When the teams last met in 2016, ASU claimed victory by a score of 4413. Faculty and Staff Appreciation Night will also be celebrated. Sun Devil Stadium, 500 E. Veterans Way, Tempe, 7 p.m., tickets start at $18, Arizonathesundevils.comDiamondbacks vs. Milwaukee Brewers

The Arizona State Sun Devils kick off Pac-12 conference play against the Utah Utes. When the teams met last season, Utah won by a score of 35-21. Sun Devil Stadium, 500 E Veterans Way, Tempe, time TBD, tickets start at $35, LosArizonathesundevils.comCardinalsvs.AngelesRams

ASU Sun Devils vs. NAU Lumberjacks SEPTEMBER 1

SEPTEMBER 1 TO SEPTEMBER 4

Phoenix Rising FC takes on Oakland Roots SC in United Soccer League action. It is the second meeting between the two teams this season. The previous game resulted in a 0-0 draw. The occasion will also serve as Childhood Cancer Awareness Night. Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex at Wild Horse Pass, 19593 S. 48th Street, Chandler, 7:30 p.m., tickets start at $22, phxrisingfc.com

SEPTEMBER 10

Sun Devil Stadium, 500 E. Veterans Way, Tempe, 8 p.m., tickets start at $17, Arizonathesundevils.comDiamondbacks vs. San Francisco Giants

The Diamondbacks welcome the Giants to town for the final regular season series at Chase Field in 2022. Likely to appear for the Giants are left fielder Joc Pederson, third baseman Evan Longoria and first baseman Brandon Belt. When the teams last met, they split a fourgame series with two wins each. Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, 6:40 p.m. September 23, 5:10 p.m. September 24, 12:40 p.m. September 25, tickets start at $19, Arizonamlb.com/dbacksStateSunDevils vs. Utah Utes

SEPTEMBER 25

Arizona Cardinals vs. Kansas City Chiefs SEPTEMBER 11

By Zakkary Brog CALENDAR

SPORTS

The Los Angeles Rams, the defending Super Bowl champions, come to town to take on the Arizona Cardinals in an NFC West matchup. Likely to appear for the Rams are defensive end Aaron Donald, quarterback Matthew Stafford and wide receiver Cooper Kupp. The teams split last year’s season series with one win a piece. State Farm Stadium, 1 Cardinals Drive, Glendale, 5 p.m., tickets start at $48, azcardinals.com

Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, 6:40 p.m. September 15, 6:40 p.m. September 16, 5:10 p.m. September 17, 1:10 p.m. September 18, tickets start at $15, Arizonamlb.com/dbackStateSunDevils vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles

SEPTEMBER 12 TO SEPTEMBER 14

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Diego Padres

SEPTEMBER 17

SEPTEMBER 15 TO SEPTEMBER 18

The Arizona Diamondbacks kick off the final month of the Major League Baseball regular season with a four-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers. Likely to appear for the Brewers are left fielder Christian Yelich, first baseman Rowdy Tellez and shortstop Willy Adames. The first 10,000 fans in attendance for the September 3 game will receive a Ketel Marte cap. Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, 6:40 p.m. September 1, 6:40 p.m. September 2, 5:10 p.m. September 3, 1:10 p.m. September 4, tickets start at $15, OaklandPhoenixmlb.com/dbacksRisingFCvs.RootsSC

The San Diego Padres come to town for an NL West division series with the Diamondbacks. Likely to appear for the Padres are third baseman Manny Machado, right fielder Juan Soto and first baseman Josh Bell. When the clubs last met in July, the Padres won two out of the three games in the series. The September 16, September 17 and September 18 games are part of Hispanic Heritage Weekend. The first 10,000 fans in attendance on September 17 will receive a Serpientes replica jersey.

Arizona will look to “Beat LA” when the Dodgers come to town for a series with the Diamondbacks. Likely to appear for the Dodgers are right fielder Mookie Betts, first baseman Freddie Freeman and shortstop Trea Turner. When the clubs last played in July, the Dodgers swept the Diamondbacks in a four-game series. The September 14 game will also serve as UA Night.

The Arizona Cardinals kick off their 2022 National Football League regular season with a matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. Likely taking the field for the Chiefs are quarterback Patrick Mahomes, tight end Travis Kelece and wide receiver JuJu SmithSchuster. When the two teams last met in November 2018, Kansas City won by a score of 26-14. State Farm Stadium, 1 Cardinals Drive, Glendale, 5 p.m., tickets start at $99, Dodgersvs.Arizonaazcardinals.comDiamondbacksLosAngeles

FAMILY FROLIC » DISCOVER » IMAGINE » FAMILY » FUN » CONNECT 28

Mohawk Warrior driver is doing what he loves

Kenny says it’s important that his daughter knows she can compete with the boys. Whether it be riding horseback, her favorite hobby, or following in dad’s footsteps, he wants her to feel empowered. He encourages all his children to embrace their passions.

As a family man, it’s important to Kenny that his daughter feels represented. Monster Jam does it right when it comes to equality, he describes. “Whether it’s regarding race, gender, religion … no matter who is in the audience, we want them to know that they can be out here, too. Doesn’t matter background color, age, gender, anyone can do it,” he adds. “My daughter likes Monster Jam because dad does it. But, when she’s at the events, she’s all about it. It’s amazing getting to see men and women competing at the same level, with the same equipment. Me and my family were at a local race recently and there was a driver named Amber. When it started, my daughter asked me who the girl driver was, and it turned out that’s who my daughter was cheering for.”

“Our fans are loyal. They go through the battle with us, and they’re part of the team.”They can see the team during the popular pit parties. “We love meeting the fans,” he says. “It’s not often you get to meet the stars of a show, so it’s a unique opportunity to come meet us and then go watch me to do a crazy backflip. It’s a great way to maximize your experience and create another memory.”

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“At some point in high school, people stop asking what you want to be and instead ask where you want to go to school,” Kenny says. “You don’t want to give up on what’s in your heart and then get to 60 years old and have regrets.” Taking his own advice, Kenny won’t have regrets at 60, as he followed his heart with drag racing. “It started out as a hobby. But the fan base is so special and so unique, they made me realize we could create a movement that will help a lot of people,” heAndsays.that fan base is what drew him in.

Returning to Glendale to compete in Monster Jam is especially exciting for the Great Clips Mohawk Warrior driver, Bryce Kenny.“Glendale is the biggest floor we run on,” Kenny says. “I like coming out to Arizona because it enables us to go our fastest speeds, do the coolest tricks, and have the craziest crashes.”Celebrating the 30th anniversary of Monster Jam, Kenny and 11 other athletes will compete for the championship title on Saturday, October 1, at State Farm Stadium. Unlike many monster truck drivers, Kenny isn’t following in a family member’s footsteps. Finding an interest in drag racing and then moving into corporate America, Kenny wanted more. Grave Digger driver Morgan Kane introduced Kenny to the monster truck world when they met playing soccer in college. After leaving his previous positions, Monster Jam contacted Kenny and asked if he would attend Monster Jam“WhenUniversity.theyasked me, I was like, ‘What is that?’” Kenny says. He then confirmed that yes, it’s a real place, and it’s not like “Monsters University,” the 2013 animated film. “That all snowballed to now, I’m in my seventh season, getting to do this for a living,” he says.

His favorite thing about the job is

Monster Jam WHEN: Pit party from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.; show 7 p.m. Saturday, October WHERE:1State Farm Stadium, 1 Cardinals Drive, Glendale COST: Tickets start at $25 INFO: statefarmstadium.com

By Abigail LaCombe working with his nonprofit has been working with his nonprofit, Live Like Warriors, livelikewarriors.com. “I’ve had this privilege of being the Great Clips Mohawk Warrior, and so I get to wear the title of warrior on my chest. Because of this I’ve gotten to meet a lot of real-life warriors,” he says. His heart opened to service about six years ago after he met a young Monster Jam fan. The boy’s hair started falling out due to chemotherapy. He told his parents, “Before I have to cut all of my hair, can we shave it into a mohawk because I want to be like the Mohawk Warrior?”“Youcan’t experience that and your heart not explode,” says Kenny, getting choked“Theseup.young kids have chosen to fight through these really tough battles, and it’s so inspiring to me.” Kenny hopes to inspire others to keep fighting their battles. “I want to be a megaphone for these kids whose stories deserve to be heard,” heHesays.also aims to develop servant hearts within his children. “I think if I can get them to understand the value of servant leadership, I will have done my job as a dad. We’re doing this together as a family,” Kenny says.

NO REGRETS

The Van Buren, 8 p.m., $30-$35 Will Wood Valley Bar, 7 p.m., $35-$45

24K Magic – The No. 1 Tribute to Bruno Mars Marquee Theatre, 8 p.m., $12.50-$35 Banda World The Van Buren, 9 p.m., $20-$35 Devault Darkstar, 9 p.m., $18 Fayuca Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $20-$23 Kadim Al Sahir Celebrity Theatre, 9 p.m., $85-$275 Los Dug Dug’s Valley Bar, 7:30 p.m., $16-$18 Maddie Poppe Musical Instrument Museum, 7:30 p.m., $33.50-$49.50 Michael Powers Group The Nash, 7 p.m., free Pop Punk Nightmare Pub Rock Live, 7 p.m., $10 Sam Feldt Sunbar, 9 p.m., $33-$1,500 Sebastián Yatra Arizona Financial Theatre, 8 p.m., $49.50-$378.50 Sunn Rays Last Exit Live, 8 p.m., $15 SEPTEMBER 3

Alice in Chains and Breaking Benjamin w/Bush Ak-Chin Pavilion, 5:30 p.m., $25-$329.50

SEPTEMBER 1

Anarbor Valley Bar, 7:30 p.m., $18-$20 Benefit Show for Anna Bojorquez w/ Bullet Babe, Night of the Spiders, Trashcan, Dogyard and I Play to Forfeit The Underground, 7 p.m., $10 By Connor Dziawura Flume Phoenix Raceway, 8 p.m., $49-$120 Fourbanger Pub Rock Live, 7 p.m., $10 Gloria Trevi Arizona Financial Theatre, 8 p.m., $43-$428.50 Jazz Con Alma The Nash, 7:30 p.m., $10.80-$35 Phoenix Blues Women Showcase hosted by Rocket 88s The Rhythm Room, 8 p.m., tickets available at the door Revolucion De Amor (Tributo a Maná) Marquee Theatre, $18-$40 Trash Can Romeos Yucca Tap Room, 9 p.m., free SEPTEMBER 4 Alien Boy Valley Bar, 7:30 p.m., $14-$16 Beth Lederman The Nash, 6 p.m., $5-$10 or free for instrumentalists and vocalists who sit in Carvin Jones The Rhythm Room, 8 p.m., tickets available at the door Hanson The Van Buren, 8 p.m., $39.50-$45 Hiatus Kaiyote Marquee Theatre, 8 p.m., $35-$65 Moonspell The Nile Theater, 7 p.m., $25 Smoakland Sunbar, 9 p.m., $20-$1,500 SEPTEMBER 5 NO SHOWS SCHEDULED SEPTEMBER 6 Miss May I The Nile Theater, 6 p.m., $20 Some Hearts Yucca Tap Room, 8 p.m., free Tessa Violet Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $26-$29 Tuxedo Gleam Valley Bar, 8 p.m., $10-$12 SEPTEMBER 7 Agnostic Front and Sick of It All The Rebel Lounge, 8 p.m., $27.50-$30 Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness and Dashboard Confessional Arizona Financial Theatre, 7:30 p.m., $39.50-$98.50 Brooks Nielsen Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $32.50-$45 Duran Duran Footprint Center, 7 p.m., $24.50-$649 Miles to Nowhere Last Exit Live, 8 p.m., $10-$15 The Prevail All-Star Sextet The Nash, 7 p.m. and 9:15 p.m., $18.80-$65 Robbie Fulks Bluegrass Trio Musical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m., $33.50-$38.50 Sammy Hagar & the Circle w/George Thorogood Ak-Chin Pavilion, 7:30 p.m., $25-$485 Triathalon Valley Bar, 8 p.m., $17-$20 Vein.FM The Underground, 7 p.m., $20-$22 SEPTEMBER 8 Delphine Cortez and Joel Robin

SEPTEMBER 2

Cults Crescent Ballroom, 9 p.m., $24-$26

The Head and the Heart Marquee Theatre, 8 p.m., $49.50-$79.50

LIVE MUSIC CALENDAR

The Nash, 7:30 p.m., $10.80-$35 Authority Zero The Nile Theater, 7:30 p.m., $20 Autograf Sunbar, 9 p.m., $19.50-$1,500 Banda MS Footprint Center, 8 p.m., $59-$675.75 Captured by Robots Yucca Tap Room, 7:30 p.m., price TBA Chief Keef w/Lil Gnar Celebrity Theatre, 9 p.m., $45-$60

The Rhythm Room, 8 p.m., $12 Johnny A The Rhythm Room, 5 p.m., $25 Kendrick Lamar Footprint Center, 7:30 p.m., $144-$475 Klingande Sunbar, 9 p.m., $22-$1,500 Martina McBride Chandler Center for the Arts’ Mainstage, 7:30 p.m., $68-$128 Phoenix Funkeros Yucca Tap Room, 8 p.m., free Six Million Dead The Underground, 7 p.m., $10 Slander Phoenix Raceway, 8 p.m., $50-$125 Victor Caldee w/Josiel Perez and the MambAZ All-Stars

Alicia Keys Arizona Federal Theatre, 8 p.m., $268.50-$1,188.50 BAYNK Darkstar, 9 p.m., $23 Billy Cobham Musical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., $33.50-$49.50 Buck-O-Nine and Mustard Plug

SEPTEMBER 11 Chris Finet

Last Exit Live, 8 p.m., $10-$12

The Nash, 4 p.m., free Dwight Yoakam Orpheum Theatre - Phoenix, 8 p.m., $108-$334 Keith Urban Footprint Center, 7 p.m., $30.50-$274.50 O.W.T.H. featuring Seth Anderson Yucca Tap Room, 7:30 p.m., $15-$18 Popa Chubby The Rhythm Room, 8 p.m., $15

The Kid Laroi Arizona Federal Theatre, 8 p.m., $35-$453.50 LANY Mesa Amphitheatre, 6 p.m., $55-$339

The Higgs Last Exit Live, 9 p.m., $15-$20 Jakob Nowell Pub Rock Live, 7:30 p.m., $12 Jam Fest featuring Jam Now, Prezence and Sophie Dorsten Valley Bar, 7:30 p.m., $12-$15 Jeezy Celebrity Theatre, 9 p.m., $40-$625

The Nile Theater, 7:30 p.m., $18

The Higgs Last Exit Live, 9 p.m., $15-$20

SEPTEMBER 10

The Rebel Lounge, 8 p.m., $15-$18 Sun-Dried Vibes w/Skyler Lutes Band, Jahlos and The Rebels

Jason Eady The Rhythm Room, 6 p.m., $15 Josh Ritter Musical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m., $44.50-$54.50 Limbeck

Eli Brown Darkstar, 9 p.m., $18 Flo Rida Marquee Theatre, 8 p.m., $55-$85

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Armand Hammer Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $20-$23 The Dales Last Exit Live, 8 p.m., $15-$18 Delphine Cortez and Joel Robin The Nash, 4 p.m., free The Irie Valley Bar, 7:30 p.m., $17-$20 JigJam Musical Instrument Museum, 7:30 p.m., $33.50-$38.50 Lost ’80s Live w/A Flock of Seagulls, Wang Chung, Missing Persons, Naked Eyes, Stacey Q, Dramarama and Musical Youth Celebrity Theatre, 7:30 p.m., $45-$125 Michelle The Rebel Lounge, 8 p.m., $18-$23

The Nash, 6 p.m., $5-$10 or free for instrumentalists and vocalists who sit in Conway the Machine Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $30-$35 Francine Reed The Nash, 3 p.m., $14.80-$45

Level Up Aura, 9 p.m., $18-$28 Paper Foxes The Rhythm Room, 8 p.m., tickets available at the door Testament, Exodus and Death Angel

The Nash, 7:30 p.m., $12.80-$40

Yächtley Crëw Marquee Theatre, 9 p.m., $31-$65

The Jimi Primetime Smith/ Bob Corritore Blues Band

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The Van Buren, 7 p.m., $50.50-$56 Angelus Apatrida Pub Rock Live, 7 p.m., $17 AZ’s Alt Scene w/Megaflower, Chad Kowal, the Vagus, Trevor Blinn and Bryant Powell The Rebel Lounge, 7:30 p.m., $13-$15 Bijou and Marten Hørger Sunbar, 9 p.m., $24-$1,500

The Rebel Lounge, 7 p.m., $17-$20 Hojean Valley Bar, 8 p.m., sold out The M.F.A. Yucca Tap Room, 8 p.m., free Oceano The Underground, 6 p.m., $18 Tinariwen Musical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m., $44.50-$54.50 Two Feet The Van Buren, 8 p.m., $25-$30 SEPTEMBER 22 Deathcave Yucca Tap Room, 7:30 p.m., $10 The Dirty Licks The Rhythm Room, 8 p.m., tickets available at the door Delphine Cortez and Joel Robin The Nash, 4 p.m., free Grabbitz Valley Bar, 7:30 p.m., $18-$20

Preliminary Rounds

The Glenn Davis Quintet The Nash, 7:30 p.m., $8.80-$30

Xtra Ticket Last Exit Live, 8 p.m., $18-$25

Jauz Downtown Tempe, 4 p.m., $35 John Cleary Musical Instrument Museum, 7:30 p.m., $33.50-$44.50

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Arizona Blues Showdown

Johnny Rawls The Rhythm Room, 8 p.m., $15 Kyle Smith Last Exit Live, 8 p.m., $15-$20 Kyle Watson Sunbar, 9 p.m., $23.50 The Lagoons Valley Bar, 7:30 p.m., $15-$18 Open Hand Quartet The Nash, 7:30 p.m., $8.80-$30 Red Not Chili Peppers (RHCP Tribute) Marquee Theatre, 6 p.m., $20-$40 Twenty One Pilots Footprint Center, 8 p.m., $124.50-$554.50

The Hooten Hallers The Rhythm Room, 8 p.m., $14 Let Me Downs Yucca Tap Room, 8 p.m., free The Music of Cowboy Bebop featuring 8-Bit Mammoth Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $15-$20 Stephen Kellogg Musical Instrument Museum, 7:30 p.m., $33.50-$38.50

Friday Night Rendezvous w/the Soul Power Band The Rhythm Room, 8 p.m., $12 Dennis Rowland and Diana Lee The Nash, 7:30 p.m., $12.80-$40

The Freeks Yucca Tap Room, 8 p.m., free GA-20 The Rhythm Room, 8 p.m., $12 Hiromi (Solo Piano) Musical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m., $59.50-$80.50

Johnny Zapp Yucca Tap Room, 9 p.m., free Judah & the Lion and Smallpools The Van Buren, 8 p.m., $35-$40 Junior H Arizona Financial Theatre, 7:45 p.m., $29.50-$303 Mariachi Herencia de México Mesa Arts Center’s Ikeda Theater, 8 p.m., $25-$45 Mars Red Sky The Underground, 7 p.m., $15 Pasquale Grasso Trio The Nash, 7:30 p.m., $14.80-$45 Rare Americans Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $20-$95 Sarah McKenzie Musical Instrument Museum, 7:30 p.m., $33.50-$44.50

“Weird Al” Yankovic Chandler Center for the Arts’ Mainstage, 7 p.m., $59-$89 SEPTEMBER 12 Eddie 9V Last Exit Live, 7:30 p.m., $12-$15 Fallujah and Psycroptic The Underground, 6 p.m., $10 GIVĒON Marquee Theatre, 8 p.m., sold out Lauv w/Hayley Kiyoko Arizona Financial Theatre, 7:30 p.m., $29.50-$75 Missio Crescent Ballroom, 9 p.m., $27-$30

The Rhythm Room, 8 p.m., tickets available at the door Teo Gonzalez and Jorge Falcon Celebrity Theatre, 8 p.m., $20-$100 TVBOO Darkstar, 9 p.m., $18 Volac Sunbar, 9 p.m., $19-$2,000 SEPTEMBER 18 Arizona Blues Showdown

Maren Morris Arizona Financial Theatre, 8 p.m., $39.75-$248.50

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Final Round

Hearts on Fire w/the All-American Rejects, Boys Like Girls, Mayday Parade, Set It Off and Cray Phoenix Raceway, 6:30 p.m., $55-$125 Janis Ian Musical Instrument Museum, 7:30 p.m., $49.50-$64.50

The Music of Cream Mesa Arts Center’s Ikeda Theater, 8 p.m., $35-$55 Red Wanting Blue Valley Bar, 7 p.m., $17-$20 Sabaton Arizona Financial Theatre, 8 p.m., $32.50-$334

UB40 and The Original Wailers featuring Al Anderson, Maxi Priest and Big Mountain Celebrity Theatre, 6 p.m., $35-$250 SEPTEMBER 14 Dave Matthews Band Ak-Chin Pavilion, 7:30 p.m., $49.50-$95

The Veldt The Rhythm Room, 8 p.m., tickets available at the door

Stop Light Observations Valley Bar, 8 p.m., $15-$18 Wet Leg The Van Buren, 8 p.m., $25-$30 SEPTEMBER 16 Bear Grillz, Oddprophet, OG Nixin and Muerte The Van Buren, 9 p.m., $22-$32 Black Mountain Moonshine Yucca Tap Room, 7:30 p.m., $5 The Contortionist Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $25-$149 Dreamers and The Score The Nile Theater, 8 p.m., $29.99 Hiromi: The Piano Quintet Musical Instrument Museum, 7:30 p.m., $59.50-$80.50

SEPTEMBER 17 Amanda Miguel w/Ana Victoria Orpheum Theatre - Phoenix, 8 p.m., $86-$171 Damage, Inc. (Tribute to Metallica) Marquee Theatre, 6 p.m., $22-$42 Flashback Party Jam w/Treach of Naughty by Nature, Sir Mix-A-Lot, 112, Hi-Five, Kid ’N Play, Digital Underground, the Sugarhill Gang, Tag Team and 69 Boyz Footprint Center, 7:30 p.m., $35.50-$75.50

Young Bae The Van Buren, 8 p.m., $29.50-$33

The Gaslight Anthem Marquee Theatre, 8 p.m., $35-$55 Laurie Morvan Band The Rhythm Room, 7 p.m., tickets available at the door Little Jesus and Divino Niño Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $23-$35

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The Rhythm Room, 1 p.m., tickets available at the door The Collection The Rebel Lounge, 8 p.m., $13-$15

iDKHOW and Joywave The Van Buren, 7 p.m., $29-$33 Kehlani Arizona Financial Theatre, 8 p.m., $49.50-$153 Laufey Valley Bar, 8 p.m., sold out Nascar Aloe The Nile Theater, 8 p.m., $16 Riz La Vie The Rebel Lounge, 8 p.m., $16-$20

SEPTEMBER 15 Creature Canyon The Rebel Lounge, 8 p.m., $13-$15 Delphine Cortez and Joel Robin The Nash, 4 p.m., free

The Sugar Thieves

The Rhythm Room, noon, tickets available at the door Emmaline Musical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m., $33.50-$38.50

Andrew Bird and Iron & Wine

Mike Ozuna The Nash, 6 p.m., $5-$10 or free for instrumentalists and vocalists who sit in Nox Novacula The Underground, 7 p.m., $14 Pam Morita & Friends The Nash, 3 p.m., $8.80-$30 Pitbull Ak-Chin Pavilion, 8 p.m., $29.95-$2,508 SEPTEMBER 19 Dragged Under The Underground, 6 p.m., $15 Eyehategod Pub Rock Live, 7 p.m., $20 Kenny Hoopla The Nile Theater, 7 p.m., $29.50-$100 Remi Wolf The Van Buren, 8 p.m., $30-$33 The Toadies and Reverend Horton Heat Marquee Theatre, 7:30 p.m., $25-$53 SEPTEMBER 20 Good Kid Valley Bar, 7:30 p.m., $17-$52 Joel Ross’s Good Vibes Musical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m., $28.50-$38.50 Michael Bublé Footprint Center, 8 p.m., $65-$930 Kikagaku Moyo Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., sold out Robert John & the Wreck The Rhythm Room, 8 p.m., $15 SEPTEMBER 21 The Cookers The Nash, 7 p.m. and 9:15 p.m., $18.80-$65 Dead Poet Society

The Maybe Next Years Yucca Tap Room, 9 p.m., free Natanael Cano Mesa Amphitheatre, 6:30 p.m., $85 SubDocta Darkstar, 9 p.m., $22 SEPTEMBER 24 Bob Corritore’s Chicago Blues

Birthday Party The Rhythm Room, 8 p.m., $20 Carlo Lio Darkstar, 9 p.m., $19 Casting Crowns Grand Canyon University Arena, 7 p.m., $29.50-$95.00

CHVRCHES Marquee Theatre, 8 p.m., $42 French Cassettes Yucca Tap Room, 9 p.m., free Get the Led Out Chandler Center for the Arts’ Mainstage, 7:30 p.m., $28-$44

Autopilot Yucca Tap Room, 7:30 p.m., $8 Crossfaith The Rebel Lounge, 7:30 p.m., $20-$23 DaniLeigh The Van Buren, 7 p.m., $25-$28 Foreign Air Valley Bar, 7:30 p.m., $16-$18 Jack Harlow Arizona Financial Theatre, 8 p.m., sold out of Montreal Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $25-$28 Palaye Royale Marquee Theatre, 8 p.m., $29.99-$104.99

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The Arcadian Wild The Rhythm Room, 8 p.m., $15 Bad Bunny Chase Field, 7 p.m., $380.25-$993.50 Foxy Shazam Crescent Ballroom, 7:45 p.m., $25-$30 Hed PE The Underground, 7 p.m., $18 Kolohe Kai The Van Buren, 8 p.m., $30-$35

The Knocks and Cannons

The Obsessed Pub Rock Live, 8 p.m., $14-$17 Russian Circles Crescent Ballroom, 7:30 p.m., $22-$25 SEPTEMBER 27 Actors The Rebel Lounge, 9 p.m., $15 Channel Tres Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $25-$40 Cimafunk Musical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m., $33.50-$38.50

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski released its debut full-length collection, “This Album Does Not Exist,” in 2016. It spawned the top 10 alternative radio hit “Sweet Disaster.” Three other songs also charted nationally: the ’90s throwback “Drugs,” the crooning “Wolves (You Got Me),” and power-pop of “Painkiller.” Dreamers’ success has allowed it to share stages with the likes of X Ambassadors, The 1975, Bleachers, Atlas Genius, Catfish and the Bottlemen, and Weezer, and appear on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”In2019, Dreamers released “Launch Fly Land,” its sophomore effort that featured “Die Happy.” It moved to collaborations with “Heat Seeker” featuring Grandson, and “True Crime” featuring DeathByRomy. “Palm Reader” was a partnership with Big Boi and Phoenix-bred alt-pop rocker Upsahl.Earlier this year, the band released “Black Confetti,” which garnered 24 million collective views on TikTok, followed by “Body Language.” “‘Body Language’ is a song I wrote while I was having trouble communicating with my girlfriend,” the singer“There’ssays.so much that we say without saying anything, sending each other messages from the heart, with just a look or a gesture. Sometimes the gesture is missed completely; other times, we understand each other almost telepathically. This song is about that dance.” In late August, Dreamers sent to streaming services the relentlessly hookladen “Robbery” with Sueco. “We’re putting out ‘Robbery’ in the middle of the tour,” says Wold, who lives in LA’s Echo Park. “We’re going to be playing that live. We’re going to have special merch for it, too.” Wold is especially looking forward to the show at The Nile. “Phoenix has been one of our best places,” he says. “We had the most people come to a Dreamers show, which, to us, was 1,300 people. We’re a pretty humble alternative band.”

Yamma Ensemble Musical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m., $35.50-$46.50

EMERGING FROM THE VOID

Julian Lage Musical Instrument Museum, 7:30 p.m., $34.50-$50.50 Luna Luna The Rebel Lounge, 8 p.m., $15-$18

Alan Jackson Gila River Arena, 7 p.m., sold out Burning Bush The Rhythm Room, 8 p.m., tickets available at the door Getter Sunbar, 9 p.m., $30-$1,500 Jeffrey Osborne Chandler Center for the Arts’ Mainstage, 8 p.m., $45-$135

Nick Wold is in “crazy prepThemode.”singer is hustling to prepare for his upcoming tour — the “No More Bad Days” jaunt — with his band“It’sDreamers.beenthree years since our last tour,” Wold says. “We toured nonstop for five years. This is our first one back. We’re getting all our equipment to work again. We have a new van. We’re starting from scratch.” He doesn’t think it’s all that bad, though. By the time Dreamers hits the Nile Theater on Friday, September 16, with The Score, the run will be a welloiled“Duringmachine.the pandemic, I was just at home, putting stuff out and shouting into the void a lot,” Wold says. “A lot of the same people come out to shows and make loud sounds together in a place. That’s what music is for. We see the people we need to see. It’s a different world than it was three years ago. Live music is about transcending normal mentalWoldstates.”hastraveled from clubs to arenas and festivals and back since Dreamers

Dreamers and The Void

SEPTEMBER 26 Addison Grace The Rebel Lounge, 7:30 p.m., $18-$22 Gorillaz Footprint Center, 7:30 p.m., $65-$424 Le Vent du Nord Musical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m., $33.50-$44.50

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Philip Sayce The Rhythm Room, 8 p.m., $15-$40 Sad Park and Heart to Gold The Underground, 6:30 p.m., $16 Wu-Tang Clan and Nas Ak-Chin Pavilion, 8 p.m., $29.50-$1,056.25

Masters of Hawaiian Music featuring George Kahumoku Jr., Daniel Ho and Tia Carrere Musical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m., $44.50-$54.50 Mauskovic Dance Band Valley Bar, 8 p.m., $13-$15

Dreamers’ Nick Wold sees a positive year

The Van Buren, 8 p.m., $28-$97 Lil Lotus and Cemetery Sun The Underground, 7 p.m., $18-$20 Momma Valley Bar, 7:30 p.m., $16-$18 Revocation

WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday, September 16 WHERE: Nile Theater, 105 W. Main Street, Mesa COST: Tickets start at $29.99 INFO: ticketmaster.comtheniletheater.com, girl in red The Van Buren, 8 p.m., $25-$28 John Summit Downtown Tempe, 4 p.m., $45 Local H Valley Bar, 7:30 p.m., $22.50-$25 Stan Sorenson The Nash, 6 p.m., $5-$10 or free for instrumentalists and vocalists who sit in Tommy Vext (formerly of Bad Wolves) Marquee Theatre, 6 p.m., $20-$35 Wild Rivers Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $26-$28

The King Khan & BBQ Show Valley Bar, 7 p.m., $22-$25 Lake Street Dive The Van Buren, 8 p.m., $36-$39 Sacha Robotti Darkstar, 9 p.m., $16.50 Samara Joy Musical Instrument Museum, 7:30 p.m., $38.50-$54.50 Snailmate Yucca Tap Room, 8 p.m., free Stick to Your Guns The Nile Theater, 6 p.m., $22 St. Vincent Marquee Theatre, 7 p.m., $49.50-$79.50 Willie Jones III The Nash, 7 p.m. and 9:15 p.m., $18.80-$55

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The Nile Theater, 6 p.m., $20 Warbringer and Heathen Last Exit Live, 7:30 p.m., $18 SEPTEMBER 28

SEPTEMBER 29 Behold! The Monolith Yucca Tap Room, 8 p.m., free Daniel Habif Celebrity Theatre, 8 p.m., $58-$128 Delphine Cortez and Joel Robin The Nash, 4 p.m., free Forever Came Calling Valley Bar, 8 p.m., $15-$18 Heilung Orpheum Theatre - Phoenix, 8 p.m., $244-$456

Taylor

Upsahl w/King Mala WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October WHERE:1Valley Bar, 130 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix COST: Tickets start at $15 INFO: valleybarphx.com

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She’s previewed the song live and quickly learned that her fan base in Europe wasn’t that familiar with the storyline of Lewinsky and President Bill Clinton.“Some people have no clue who this girl is,” she says with a laugh.

says. “I was in the studio with my friend. We couldn’t think of anything to write about. We had this Monica Lewinsky idea and we turned it into this half-joke, pop culture song. “Even though it is funny and playful, it’s about badass women being dragged by the media for having basic human emotions. It’s an ode to all those women. I shamelessly tweeted at Monica Lewinsky, and she said, ‘Thanks.’”

Upsahl remembers her last headlininghometownshow.She was a senior at Arizona School for the Arts and hosted an album release at Valley Bar. “It was one of the most fun nights ever,” recalls the singer, who performs under the moniker Upsahl. She’s returning there for a proper headlining show on October 1. “For me, the Phoenix music scene was so supportive of me throughout my childhood. From the time I was 13, people were playing my songs at local radio stations, allowing me to play opening slots at festivals. I’ve had so many rad opportunities.” This time, she’s promoting her single “Monica Lewinsky.” “It started as a joke, honestly,” she

Upsahl excited to return to Valley Bar

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FEELS LIKE COMING HOME

“There are all these badass women throughout history. I turned it into this whole thing and then I watched the lightbulbs go off in people’s heads when I spoke about it.” Her success has been a long time coming. When she was 17, Upsahl wrote and released a self-titled EP, which gained recognition throughout the Valley. A graduate of the Arizona School for the Arts, a performing arts middle/ high school, Upsahl continued to hone her craft, while being classically trained on piano, guitar and choir. “I started going to the Arizona School for the Arts when I was 10 years old,” she says. “I graduated high school there. Every morning we’d do our academics, and after lunch we would just have arts classes all day long. It was great to be surrounded by a bunch of people who were studying dance, theater or music. It was a very supportive place to grow.” Her first show was a 93.9 gig at the Salty Senorita as a freshman in high school.“My dad helped me put together a live show,” she says with a laugh. “It was great. Then I was slowly introduced to the Crescent Ballroom and Valley Bar.” She moved to Los Angeles after graduation and quickly signed with David Gray of Universal Music Publishing Group as an artist. Her goal was to work with several writers and producers to up her game. The plan worked, as she was the first artist signed to Arista Records, which was resurrected by music exec David Massey. She calls it “the craziest opportunity ever.” Her songwriting credits include songs for Dua Lipa and Madison Beer. Coming full circle to Phoenix is just as gratifying. She recalls gigs with Decker and others who were equally as supportive.“Allthebands and artists in Phoenix are so amazing. Let’s say there were three bands on a show. Somehow, everyone would find a way to collaborate on one song,” she Nevertheless,says. she’s looking forward to seeing everybody at home after successful tours with Fletcher, Yungblud, K. Flay and Olivia O’Brien. Those tours proved to be educational. “I learned a lot especially from watching Fletcher’s show,” she says. “I watched it literally every night, how she was able to rock out and connect on a very intimate level.”

A PASSAGE IN TIME

A lthough the past 20 years have flown by and DeVore admits that the anniversary snuck up on him, he sees this show as a tribute to the legacy of one of Arizona’s pioneering punk acts.

WHERE: The Nile Theater, 105 W. Main Street, Mesa COST: $20 INFO: authorityzeromusic.comtheniletheater.com,

“It has been quite a victory for us to be around as long as we have,” he says. “This show is kind of a tribute to that and the legacy of it all.” That legacy shares DeVore’s penchant for angsty lyrics and fun stories.

“A lot of the songs I wrote were with the buddies back in the day when we were all just starting and it was when this band was at its purest form,” DeVore says. “(The album) is full of life, full of curiosity and full of excitement and all of these songs hit hard in that memory bank.”They recall the shenanigans that he and his pals indulged in back in their late teens/early 20s along with the heartache he experienced in his youth. “It has a very special place in our hearts because of how organic the music was at that time,” he says. “Some of the crap I talked about was a girlfriend hurt my feelings or I was getting drunk with my buddies in the park.

“It’s honest childhood, teenage heartbreak and also the genuinely good times of being a youth, ditching school, smoking cigarettes and being a bunch of young punks enjoying friendships.”

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The a lbum also reminds the Westwood High School alumnus of the early days of the Mesa punk scene and the venue where he and his band once dreamed of playing the big stage. “The Nile Theater is where our stomping grounds originated. It’s right there in the heart of (Downtown) Mesa where we all grew up and formed,” DeVore says. “The Nile Theater was cool in that (it) had five bands for $5 that would play the underground stage and we’d always go down there to support bands and we were a part of that whole camaraderie. From there, we started growing more.” DeVore recalls eventually being called to the Nile Theater’s main stage to open for acts like Less Than Jake and the Vandals.“Theshow is a fun way for us to pay homage to our hometown, the roots of where we grew up and the roots of where a lot of those songs were written,” he says.Because of this, DeVore expects to show to feel nostalgic not only for himself but for fans. Some of the songs that DeVore is excited to revisit are the titular track off of “A Passage in Time” and a ditty about the town the band got its start in. “I’m excited to play ‘Mesa Town,’ because it’s a hometown song about all the debauchery we used to get into and it explains where our band was founded,” DeVore says. “‘A Passage in Time’ is the one (song) that I have carried with me throughout the years because of the electricity it holds to kick off events, as old as it is.”

By Alex Gallagher a crazy, cool one it has been on top of that,” DeVore says.

Authority Zero frontman Jason DeVore finds it hard to believe that 20 years ago his band was roaming Downtown Mesa, envying headlining acts at the Nile Theater. That time inspired Authority Zero’s full-length debut album, “A Passage in Time” — which creatively meshed punk music with elements of reggae and surf punk.Itonly made sense to celebrate the emerald anniversary of “A Passage in Time” with a one-off show at the Nile Theater on Friday, September 9. “It’s going to be cool to see a lot of old faces in the audience who we haven’t seen in a long time and a lot of new faces,” he says. “It’s going to be a big celebration.”“APassage in Time” will also be special for DeVore, as he often changes the line “I’m 21 today, how many more? How should I know?” to reflect his actual age. September 9 is his birthday. “Every time I sing that line, it makes me automatically think of how long the road we’ve been on has been and what

Mesa’s Authority Zero revisits its debut album with special show

Authority Zero celebrates 20 years of “A Passage in Time” w/The Venomous Pinks WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday, September 9

RAGE

The band will perform songs off “Wet Leg,” which was produced, in part, by Dan Curry of Speedy Underground. Chambers said Curry served as a mentor. “For us, never having made an album before, having someone who has made one is really cool because they know it’s possible for us — who thinks everything’s a bit overwhelming — and it gives me an opportunity to make an album that’s great. I think Dan brought a lot of belief to us and enthusiasm. “He has his own unique way of creating music, and he thinks out of the box. He’s just so passionate about music in general, and no matter what you’re doing, it’s going to sound good.”

Miss May I find positivity through dark times

“Our band has always been known for having uplifting metal songs, but when I went into the studio, I wasn’t thinking about how the song was written because I was just pissed off,” Benton says. “This record has a lot to do with the fact that everyone goes through those trials or struggles, and it feels isolating going through them like being a father and having to work multiple jobs.” These struggles inspired the album’s title.“Everybody goes through those things. What a curse of existence,” Benton says. Although Benton entered the studio hotheaded, album producer Will Putney calmed him and reminded him his anger is in the past. “The cool thing was (Will) said, ‘You’re here now, and that’s not what it is now. Write the album from that perspective,’” Benton recalls. “That was therapeutic, because I had to spend a week or two rewriting everything I’d been writing for a year, but in a positive outlook, and it helped me honestly get through a lot of what I was going through.” A fter rewriting a year’s worth of material, Miss May I returned to the studio, where Benton experimented with his vocals, as displayed on the song “Earth Shaker.”

Wet Leg shakes off ‘buzz band’ notion THEALL

After Miss May I played its hometown of Dayton, Ohio, in 2019, the road warriors found themselves in unfamiliar territory: stuck at home in the height of a pandemic.“Allwe’d really known was touring, and we’d never really stopped,” vocalist

W hen recording wrapped, Miss May I returned to refine the songs to have bouncier tempos to keep the crowd moving.Therecord hit airwaves on September 2, and Miss May I plans to include the five singles released before the album in its set list on its upcoming jaunt, which includes a Nile Theater stop on September 6. Benton has high expectations for the new tunes.

Wet Leg WHEN: 8 p.m. Thursday, September 15 WHERE: The Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren Street, Phoenix COST: Tickets start at $25 INFO: thevanburenphx.com

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

R hian Teasdale and Hester Chambers — collectively known as Wet Leg — have performed on U.S. television multiple times, been crowned No. 2 in BBC’s Sound of 2022, and garnered 40 million global streams and 9 million YouTube views. The Isle of Wight duo seem uncomfortable when approached about the hype and success of their debut selftitled album.

WHERE: The Nile Theater, 105 W. Main Street, Mesa COST: $20 INFO: theniletheater.commissmayimusic.com,

“I think ‘Into Oblivion’ is going to be such a crowd pleaser and also ‘Unconquered’ — which we played on our last tour with All That Remains — has trumped any other song we’ve played,” Benton says.

“It’s my take on Swedish metal and melodic screaming similar to In Flames, Darkest Hour and At the Gates — bands I’ve always liked,” Benton says.

“Our whole thing is just to show people that there’s there is an entirely positive community within metal and it doesn’t always have to be fire, brimstone, black metal and pentagrams,” he adds with a laugh.

“I don’t really know,” Teasdale says with a shy giggle about the hype. “We only think about it when we’ve been doing interviews and we’re asked about it. I’m a little bit stumped of what to say.

By Alex Gallagher Levi Benton says. “We got a record deal in high school and then we went straight out on tour for 10-plus years. When that was taken away, we started thinking about stuff.

“I think a lot of the stresses or anxieties that we had as younger adults that we didn’t focus on eventually hit us like a brick house. Every single member of the band went through something personal.” Benton says Miss May I bonded through this time, writing out of the box. Known for offering glimmers of hope and positivity through bouncy beats and heavy riffs, the band entered the studio feeling helpless.

Miss May I w/Currents, Kingdom of Giants and LANDMVRKS WHEN: 6 p.m. Tuesday, September 6

“But it is really nice when weird, good things happen. I’ll look at Hester and just laugh. She’ll laugh back at me. It’s really nice that the album has been well received.”Still,that’s a Catch-22 to Teasdale.

“It’s funny that with some of the ‘successes’ — what does that even mean?” she says.

THE CURSE OF EXISTENCE

“When the album went to No. 1, that should feel really good. But now someone’s saying the (expletive) that we’re doing is worth something?” That’s when they feel pressured, but the duo are quick to dismiss that as unhealthy.“Weswiftly acknowledge that this is not good for us,” she says. “Let’s get on with having fun. That’s why we are doing this.” Earlier this year, the duo completed an extensive round of North American touring, including SXSW showcases and an Academy Awards preparty for YSL. Now they’re coming to Phoenix to play The Van Buren on Thursday, September 15.

Toadies were excited to give their 1994 debut album, “Rubberneck,” a proper celebration for its silver anniversary in 2020. Then came the great interrupter: the COVID-19 pandemic. They tried again in late 2021, but, alas, had to postpone again. Third time’s a charm, and drummer Mark Reznicek says it’s better late than never.

Toadies bring ‘Rubberneck’ around the lake with a Marquee stop

“I feel like we get lumped in with grunge music a lot, and that’s fair, given that was popular when we came out,” he says.“Most of the songs were written before grunge was a thing and wasn’t an influence on what we were trying to do. If you wanted to point out our three main influences, it would be like if you put Pixies, ZZ Top and Talking Heads in a blender. It would come out sounding something like thePixiesToadies.”weren’t the only band who impacted the young Toadies. Fellow Texans The Reverend Horton Heat are joining them on tour. “We all came up in the same scene,” Reznicek says. “He was around a little before us, and we looked up to him a lot early in our career.” Though the tour will serve as somewhat of a reunion, it will also give Reznicek and Co. a chance to jam each track off “Rubberneck” in order from “Mexican Hairless” to “I Burn” and all the hits that fall in between. Because of this, Reznicek expects the crowd to be rowdy.

“There are a couple (of songs) that I always get a little freaked out about it just because I’m almost 30 years older now than I was when I recorded them, like ‘Mister Love’ and ‘Velvet,’ since those are both faster, harder songs than most of the other ones on the album,” Reznicek says. “I remember how they go. It’s just a matter of my body physically holding up to the punishment of playing thoseDespitesongs.”the tough physicality of the songs, they trigger fond memories of the mid-’90s.“Therehave been times when I’ve either played one song or another and my mind will flash back to when we were recording the album or on that initial tour,” he “Rubberneck”says. has been called one of the biggest albums in the decade filled with emerging rock subgenres including grunge. Reznicek does not consider the Fort Worth act a grunge band.

A lthough Reznicek has played drums to those 11 songs — including Toadies’ trademark song, “Possum Kingdom” — for 28 years, he hasn’t grown wary of them yet. “I get asked sometimes if (playing) the songs off that album ever get old, and it doesn’t, because those might be the songs that some people are most excited for each night,” he says. Reznicek also says most “Rubberneck” songs are easy. “I’ve played those songs enough times A CLASSIC

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Toadies and Reverend Horton Heat WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Monday, September 19

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“It has been a long time coming, and it’s almost surreal that it’s happening this time,” he says.

“You could almost name any song on rubberneck and people tend to freak out but, obviously, ‘Possum Kingdom’ and ‘Tyler’ are crowd favorites,” Reznicek says. “People also really like when we do ‘I Burn’ because, a lot of times, we bring out extra drummers to augment the sound on that one.” In addition to “Rubberneck,” Toadies plan to treat fans to new tracks off an upcoming EP as well as unreleased material.“It’spretty eclectic, and each song has its own little world,” he says. “But it all still sounds like the Toadies, and it’s all kind of just to let people know that we’re still around and we’re still putting out music.”

A lthough Vai’s show will be more condensed, he says he feels that fans will still enjoy the intimate show, especially at the Celebrity Theatre — the same venue he played at during his first tour with Frank Zappa in 1980.

Steve Vai slings back to tour life after a shoulder injury

Steve Vai: Inviolate Tour WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, October WHERE:2Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd Street, Phoenix COST: Tickets start at $40 INFO: vai.comcelebritytheatre.com,

Guitar virtuoso Steve Vai dealt with a nagging shoulder injury for nearly four years before having surgery in early 2021. The procedure repaired three of his tendons. Vai felt the surgery put him in a good place to hit the road in early 2022 for a North American tour that superseded a world tour. However, it wasn’t meant to be, as Vai ruptured another tendon and required another surgery. A lthough Vai was initially disappointed to postpone the first leg of the tour to the fall 2022, he squeaked through his European jaunt without incident. He says he feels confident heading into his long-awaited North American run. “ When you’re onstage, everything changes I slipped into my conventional performance mode, and I just started doing things I shouldn’t have been doing and I had to tone it down,” he says.Vai noticed during his initial run in Europe that he concentrated harder on shredding the strings as opposed to galivanting around the stage, which was different for the veteran string plucker. “One of the things I discovered on the last tour was, as a musician, you’re concerned about where you’re heading with your physical abilities because virtuoso-style musicians can be confronted with issues the older that

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“For those that follow what I do and like what I do, I think they’re going to be pretty excited because with my last record, ‘Inviolate,’ it was all just inyour-face melody, and melody is king,” Vai says. “If you have melody, you can seduce people that don’t know who you are, don’t care who you are and don’t even really like what you do. But if it has a melody that they can resonate with, that’s usually the thing that is the most touching.”ThoughVai plans to melodiously float his way into the hearts of the entire audience, guitar gear heads can rejoice, as Vai plans to bring up to 10 guitars on tour. He teases that, if his shoulder can withstand it, he could bring a guitar that was famously used to record the tune “Teeth of the Hydra.”

By Alex Gallagher they get, much like athletes,” Vai says. Because of this, Vai says his shows are toned“Thedown.shows are a little more refined than my past shows, where I used to do like three-and-a-half, four-hour shows where I would change my clothes and incorporate elements of theater into the show,” Vai says. “But on my previous tour, I limited (the show) to two hours just to see what it would be like, and I felt nice.”

“I still have to bring probably about 10 (guitars), because if I go out there and I do a song that requires a seven-string guitar, I have to bring a spare, and if I do a song that has acoustic, I have to bring two, etc.,” Vai says. In addition to the excitement of shredding on myriad guitars, Vai is thrilled to play his most recent record, “Inviolate,” which hit the airwaves in January.“Italways feels good when you’re playing fresh material from your newest record, and I’ve been noticing that there are certain songs, like ‘Little Pretty’ and ‘Zeus in Chains,’ from the record that the fans are loving that have gotten great reactions,” he says. W hether fans go to hear Vai solo his way through his latest tracks or classics, Vai hopes that the audience harmonizes over a shared enjoyment of jamming to his melodies. “Different people take away different things from my show. Some people take away the enjoyment of hearing the melodies; some people love the fascination of just the way my fingers move; and some people like the music, the band, and the energy of going out and seeing a live show,” he says.

ächtley Crëw may be seen a merely a tribute band to soft rock, but singer Phillip Daniel (Philly Ocean) says it is much more. “It’s kind of a dream for a lot of us,” Daniel“We’vesays.been musicians all of our lives, and it’s really incredible to see how in this moment in time so many people

Now, donning captain’s gear, Yächtley Crëw is getting in on it with its first original song, “Sex on a Beach,” which fits in perfectly with the genre. They’re well versed. Daniel calls himself an “’80s kid” whose parents listened to yacht rock in the car. “A lot of the guys in the band grew up the same way,” he says. “It’s like guilty pleasure music. It comes on, you know the words to the chorus, and you start singing along. These songs are geniuslevel songs. Jackson Browne, Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, Steve Lukather, these are the best musicians of the last 100 years. They’re true masters of their“Theycraft.have themes that everyone can relate to — love, good times and partying. Every one of our audience members and fans, they know what they’re coming to see, and they know what to expect. We put on a show. We consider ourselves — and we try to live up to this — the Kiss of Soft Rock. If you’ve ever been to a Kiss show, there are a lot of production and high-energy performances. We just do it smooth.”

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski are remembering and rediscovering this music.”Daniel — an actor who once played a bartender on “9-1-1” — describes “yacht rock” as songs after 1976 comprised of “big vocals, even bigger hair and smooth, captivating melodies.” Th ink Christopher Cross, Hall & Oates, Toto and Rupert Holmes. The term comes from the YouTube “mockumentary” of the same name that serialized the lives of the original singers, musicians and session musicians.

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The production had a “bad-on-purpose aesthetic.”“It’stotally just made up, fabricated,” he says about the genre name. “So many people have learned about yacht rock in the last six, seven, 10 years. You already know what it is, but you didn’t know it was called yacht rock. “There’s such a love in our culture for these incredible songs, hits of the ’70s and ’80s. Everybody knows the words. A lot of the songs that we play are not songs you hear all that much, but they’re songs that people know. They still remember them. The songs were so iconic. It’s impossible to not smile when you hear this music.” Singing since he was 6 years old, Daniel calls himself an artist “through and through.” He and his fellow sailors started the band with no expectations. “We didn’t know if we would do three shows or 3,000 shows, for six months or six years,” he says with a laugh. “Here we are, most than six years later, and it feels like it’s just taking off.”

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WHERE: The Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren Street, Phoenix COST: Tickets start at $35 INFO: thevanburenphx.com returned from abroad. “We’d gone through very similar interpersonal growth during the pandemic,” Akers says. “I had gone through a whole lot with my mental health and figuring out how to go through things. When you’re living on the road, there are so many distractions — hopping onstage, going to the meet and greet. You’re denying what’s going on in your personal life. “I was forced to be at home with my thoughts, and that proved to be a little more difficult. When he came back, we were discovering what we wanted the record to be. We came up with the name ‘Revival.’”Judah& the Lion recorded the album in North Carolina, marking the first time it had worked on a collection of music outside of Nashville. This allowed them to immerse themselves in the sound and what they longed to accomplish.Oneofthose songs is “Scream.”

Judah Akers talks the meaning behind ‘Revival’

“I was in a moment where my friend committed suicide during the pandemic, and I started really suffering from anxiety attacks pretty frequently after it,” he says. “I was home alone with my thoughts for the first time. Literally anything would trigger it. I went to see my therapist about it, who said, ‘I feel like you need to go home and scream into a pillow. You’re used to getting all this energy out onstage. You can’t get it out anymore. It would be really good for you to just go home and scream. Cuss at everything you’re mad at.’” Akers says he looked like a “psycho person,” but it helped. He hopes listeners can feel his emotions and be encouraged to get their rage out as well.

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“Revival” was penned during the pandemic, when the band had plenty of time to focus on the recorded works.

“Traditionally, we were used to coming back from the road and having three weeks to record, having to fit it all in the surrounding tours,” Akers says. “For this one, we said, ‘Let’s take our time and write about things we’re experiencing at this moment for us in the band. How can we be more creative?’”

Before the pandemic, Judah & the Lion was on the road nonstop. Now feeling “show deprived,” singer Judah Akers is ready to launch its offensive.Theband — complete with Scottsdalebred guitarist Dylan Oglesby — will come to Phoenix’s The Van Buren on Saturday, September 17, in support of its new album, “Revival.” “We’re really excited about the show,” Akers“Thissays.isour favorite record our band has made. We can’t help but make records for our live shows. We’re really excited of the journey of where we’ve been since the pandemic. During the pandemic, we never thought we were going to play a show again, not to sound dramatic. Once it gets taken away from you, you never know if anyone is going to show up.” The live performance is where Judah & the Lion got its start, playing house

Akers’ musical partner, mandolin player/vocalist Brian Macdonald, was living in Sweden during the pandemic. Akers was in Nashville, so they didn’t really connect on the records until he

“This one is very spiritual, not to sound too ‘hippy,’” he says. “There’s a lot of depth to the sounds we were trying to make on this record. Obviously, with a name like ‘Revival,’ we’re hopeful people feel really happy and rejuvenated in the show.”

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