Drew Escriva Rock from p 34 drummer Abe Cunningham, and bassist Dominic Garcia, they’ve put out nine studio albums since then, including 2020’s Ohms. The 10-song release not only topped Billboard’s Top Hard Rock Albums chart and was nominated for two Grammy Awards, but it was also critically beloved and appeared on several year-end “best” lists. It’s another feather in the cap of a legendary act with plenty of energy left to burn. Deftones are set to invade Arizona Federal Theatre, 400 West Washington Street, on Saturday, April 23, with opening sets by Gojira and Poppy. Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. show are $39.50 to $69.50. JONATHAN PATRICK AND BENJAMIN LEATHERMAN UFest 2022 at Ak-Chin Pavilion Local rockers can always count on KUPD to send out the spring with UFest, coaxing thousands to spend one of the last few tolerable days in the sun before temps hit triple digits. This year, the high-energy festival’s lineup is packed with such hard- hitting (and frequently played) bands from the realms of metal, punk, and hard rock, including Rise Against, Coheed and Cambria, Pennywise, Highly Suspect, and Atreyu. The rest of the lineup features Ded, Plush, and Dropout Kings. The varied lineup speaks to the changing and evolving state of hard rock music — it’s not just for the angry mooks anymore. Which isn’t to say things won’t get plenty wild during the festival, which takes place on Sunday, April 24, at Ak-Chin Pavilion, 2121 North 83rd Avenue. Just make sure to bring your black T-shirt and sunscreen. Gates are at 2 p.m. and tickets start at $32.50. LAUREN WISE 36 The Menzingers at Crescent Ballroom Formed in 2006, The Menzingers consist of Tom May and Greg Barnett (both sharing guitar/vocal duties), Joe Godino (drums), and Eric Keen (bass). Not a lot of bands can pull off having two frontmen without it turning into some nasty power struggle (case in point: Hüsker Dü), but The Menzingers pull it off gracefully. And few bands benefit from having two song- writers working at the peak of their craft. They’ve released seven albums so far, including 2019’s Hello Exile and its 2020 Haim is scheduled to perform on Monday, April 25, at Arizona Federal Theatre. follow-up, From Exile. The Menzingers are due at Crescent Ballroom, 308 North Second Street, on Monday, April 25, with support from Oso Oso and Sincere Engineer. The show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are only available on the secondary market. ASHLEY NAFTULE Haim at Arizona Federal Theatre Perhaps best known for their retro sound, Haim boasts an aptitude for quite a few other genres as well. Sisters Este, Danielle, and Alana incorporate elements of rock and roll, R&B, and even synth-pop into their beguiling tunes, which have drawn favorable comparisons to the likes of Fleetwood Mac. And, unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past six months, you’re no doubt aware that Alana played a prominent role in Paul Thomas Anderson’s Oscar-nominated flick Licorice Pizza, which is set in the early ’70s and fed into the same sort retro vibe in Haim’s music. It’s not the only positive experience the Haim sisters had last year, as their most recent album, 2020’s Women In Music Part III, was nominated for Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards. In other words, it’s good to be a Haim. Catch the sisters in concert at Arizona Federal Theatre on Monday, April 25. Singer-songwriter Buzzy Lee (a.k.a. Sasha Spielberg) opens the 8 p.m. concert. Tickets are $39.50 to $65. MATTHEW KEEVER AND BENJAMIN LEATHERMAN Interpol at Marquee Theatre Interpol’s most recent releases, 2018’s Marauder and the 2019 EP A Fine Mess, embody just what you come to expect from the famed post-punk band: dark love songs that make you want to stand up and enjoy. Though they remain a consistent band with their own sound, lots of people forever hold onto the songs from their first two albums, Turn On the Bright Lights and Antics. Tempe’s Marquee Theatre, 730 North Mill Avenue, will host their upcoming performance on Thursday, April 28, which will also feature sets by Tycho and Matthew Dear. The concert begins at 8 p.m. and tickets are $50 for general admission and $60 to $70 for balcony access. ERIC GRUBBS APRIL 7TH– APRIL 13TH, 2022 PHOENIX NEW TIMES | MUSIC | CAFE | FILM | CULTURE | NIGHT+DAY | FEATURE | NEWS | OPINION | FEEDBACK | CONTENTS | phoenixnewtimes.com
