by: Amanda Savage
California Wives @ The Rhythm Room
California Wives plays at the Rhythm Room on Tuesday, July 23. Their unique indie rock sound mixed with electronic synths and floating melodies has made a profound mark on the underground music community. Their debut album, Art History, dropped in September 2012 on Vagrant Records. My Gold Mask opens the show at 8 p.m., tickets cost $12.
The Rhythm Room
1019 E. Indian School Rd.
Phoenix
Rancid and The Transplants @ The Marquee Theatre
Legendary punk rockers Rancid play at the Marquee theater Wednesday July 24 with The Transplants, The Interrupters and Bricktop. The show starts at 6 p.m. presale tickets are $25.
The Marquee Theatre
730 N. Mill Ave.
Tempe
Kid Rock @ Ak-Chin Pavilion
Wednesday, July 24 Kid Rock’s rebellious mix of rock, country and blues takes the stage in west Phoenix. Kool & the Gang and Uncle Kracker start the show at 7 p.m., tickets cost $30- $50.
Matchbox Twenty @ Comerica Theatre
The iconic 90s band plays in Phoenix on Friday, July 26 with opening act Kate Earl. The show starts at 8 p.m. Ticket prices range from $46 – $79.
Comerica Theatre
400 West Washington Street
Phoenix
DJ Tranzit “Crank the Volume 2” CD Release Party @ Smashboxx
Electro house takes over Smashboxx on Saturday, July 27 for the official release party of DJ Tranzit’s new mix. Opening sets include music from DJ Circle, Ravazza and Body Trick. The first 100 people through the door get a complimentary copy of the new CD.
Smashboxx
7419 E. Indian Plaza Dr.
Scottsdale
The Dirty Heads and The Expendables @ The Marquee Theatre
Reggae band the Dirty Heads Cabin by the Sea tour stops at the Marquee on Saturday, July 27 with guests the Expendables, Big B and Clairevoyant. Doors open at 6 p.m., the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Advanced tickets cost $30, tickets at the door will cost $35 — all ages welcome.
The Marquee Theatre
730 N. Mill Ave.
Tempe
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