Spring can be a blessing in disguise between a winter full of holiday affairs and a summer of scorching heat and sun. Make the most out of the season with some of the great concert tours coming to the Valley.
March
Take a trip down to Tucson and travel through time to experience Beethoven’s Last Night, performed by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. The performance is at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 29 at the Tucson Arena.
Willie Nelson is bringing his traditional country charm to the desert for a special concert performance at Desert Diamond Casino in Sahuarita. The concert will take place on Tuesday, March 6 at 7 p.m.. Don’t worry if you can’t make it to Nelson’s performance in Sahuarita because he will also perform in front of a much larger crowd in Comerica Theatre on Monday, March 12 at 7:30 p.m..
Well-known alternative rock band, Radiohead, will be at the Jobing.com Arena at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 15. Radiohead released a new album, The King of Limbs, in 2011.
April
Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with the Scottsdale ASU Louise Lincoln Kerr Cultural Center. Trumpeteer Jesse McGuire recently released a smooth jazz album and will be performing on Wednesday, April 4 at 7:30 p.m..
Pearl Jam member Eddie Vedder will be performing an alternative rock concert at Comerica Theatre on Friday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m.. Vedder released his first solo album which served as the Into the Wild soundtrack and released his second solo album in May 2011.
Comerica Theatre will be hosting the English pop and rock band, Florence and the Machine, on Friday, April 20 at 8 p.m. Special guest Blood Orange will be performing with Florence and the Machine.
Bon Iver and Feist will be taking over Tucson Arena on Monday, April 23 at 7:30 p.m.. These award-winning, indie-rock bands have taken the world by storm over the past few years, so don’t miss your chance at starting the week off right with this trendy, feel-good concert.
May
End your weekend by enjoying the contemporary sounds of John Mayer and Kacey Musgraves at Comerica Theatre on Sunday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m.. Tickets recently went on sale, so order now to get the most out of this young, smooth-voiced performer.
Snow Patrol will be coming to Comerica Theatre on Monday, May 14 at 7:30 p.m. as part of a special presentation by Mix 96.9.
