The Valley of the Sun is getting a triple dose of rock royalty this weekend, with the Eagles, Foreigner and Black Flag rolling into Phoenix for a series of blockbuster shows. The Eagles are swooping in for a two-night stay at the Footprint Center today and Saturday, on what's billed as their "The Long Goodbye Tour". Meanwhile, the Sunset Strip's legacy will be felt with Foreigner's final Valley stop at the Rock the Block event in Scottsdale on Friday, as reported by Phoenix New Times.
Rock aficionados should prepare to see Black Flag celebrate their storied 40-year-old album "My War" at Tempe’s Marquee Theatre on Saturday. According to Phoenix New Times, despite the lack of the original lineup, the legendary punk band's performance is set to include every song from the album, making it a rare occasion for fans to relive the record in its embattled glory.
Local talent isn't getting overshadowed, with homegrown rockers The Maine scheduled to hit The Van Buren for their "Sweet Sixteen Tour" on Friday and Saturday. "I disregard the pessimism, disappoint the algorithm," Josh O’Callaghan of The Maine sings, according to Phoenix New Times, capturing the band's defiance and refusal to be pigeonholed. Their shows are sold out, but determined fans might still grab tickets from resellers.
Blues enthusiasts can look forward to wrapping up the weekend at the Arizona Blues Hall of Fame 2024 Inductee Ceremony on Sunday, spotlighting a new class of musicians who've shaped the genre in the state. As Phoenix Magazine details, new inductees include Eric Ramsey and Tommy Washington among others. Expect a laid-back afternoon at The Rhythm Room with performances that will surely resonate with blues purists and newcomers alike.
On a softer note, the valley's offering extends to "Dear Lenny: Bernstein’s Life in Songs and Letters," for those eager to explore Leonard Bernstein's profound impact on music, detailed by Phoenix Magazine. And Mayer Hawthorne will be bringing his retro-soul to Crescent Ballroom on Saturday, rounding out a diverse weekend that promises to strum every chord of the music-lover's soul.
