Concerts from p 22 including Alex G, Wild Nothing’s Jack Tatum, and Crying’s Ryan Galloway). In some places, the record evokes the ec- static art-rock of Kate Bush; elsewhere, as on “Be Sweet,” you might think you’re hearing a long-lost ’80’s-era Madonna dance-pop jam. Sasami Ashworth, a for- mer Cherry Glazer member who makes music heavy with synths, reverb, and hushed vocals under the name SASAMI, opens. Tickets are $23. DAVID HUDNALL DELIVERY AVAILABLE Box and mattress VALLEY-WIDE Bunk-Bed-Frame with mattress 2pc sectional 5pc dinette Elvis Costello and the Imposters Wednesday, November 10 Arizona Federal Theatre Elvis Costello has been a well-known musical figure for over 40 years now. The author of iconic jams like “Radio, Radio,” “Alison,” and “Watching The Detectives,” among many others, is at the elder states- man phase of his career now. Costello chooses not to revel in past glories, though. He’s back out on the road with his longtime backing band, The Imposters, which also features bassist Davey Faragher of Cracker on bass, drummer Pete Thomas, and key- board/synth player Steve Nieve. They’re touring behind the recently released Spanish-language reimagining of Costello’s 1978 album This Year’s Model and their performance at Arizona Federal Theatre, which starts at 7:30 p.m., will be the Imposters’ first concert in the Valley since 2008. Tickets are $49.50 and up. JEFF STROWE 4pc bedroom set 5 drawer chest CALL FOR PRICING mon-THU: 9AM - 7PM fri: 9AM - 7PM sat: 9AM - 6PM sun: 10AM - 5PM 3330 w Van Buren St • Phoenix • 602-272-0034 (NE Corner of 35th Ave & Van Buren) *prices are subject 24 WESTSIDEFURNITURE.COM CHEST Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real Friday, November 12 The Van Buren Being the son of legendary singer/song- writer Willie Nelson wasn’t always the easiest row to hoe, but Lukas Nelson has become an accomplished songwriter in his own right, albeit playing roots-oriented rock ’n’ roll instead of country tunes like his old man. His band, Promise of the Real, is a five-piece powered by his deft guitar work and smooth vocals that find inspiration in the blues/rock of Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Nelson also isn’t opposed to throwing in a cool Willie cover now and again. The band’s latest tour stop in the Valley starts at 8 p.m. Admission is $30 in advance, $35 at the door. DARRYL SMYERS Harry Styles Saturday, November 13 Gila River Arena, Glendale Make sure you bring earplugs to drown out the shrieks of teens (and, let’s be honest, people much older than teens): Former One Direction heartthrob, actor, and pop singer Harry Styles will finally make up his canceled 2020 date this fall. Jenny Lewis is the special guest for the 7 p.m. show. Tickets are officially sold out, but can be found for big bucks on the secondary market. JENNIFER GOLDBERG METZ, with Preoccupations Thursday, November 18 Crescent Ballroom Want to mosh? Let’s mosh. The Canadian Paul Moore Elvis Costello and the Imposters are coming to the Valley in November. punk-rock act METZ thrives in chaos, its shows a rowdy concoction of aggres- sive percussion and guitar-heavy angst. They’ll be joined at this show by fellow Canadians Preoccupations, whose post- punk sound — a bit of New Order, a little ’70s art-rock — is mellow by comparison. Tickets are $20 before fees. GANNON HANEVOLD Slow Pulp Saturday, November 20 Valley Bar After releasing its debut album Moveys in late 2020, Slow Pulp seems to be on a mis- sion to prove itself the most eclectic indie band going. The band’s discography has it all: acoustic ballads, indie electro-pop, a one-minute instrumental nod to former NFL quarterback Brett Favre, even a newly released cover of Sum 41’s ’90s classic “In Too Deep.” Considering Slow Pulp’s expo- nential rise in the last calendar year and the coveted Phoebe Bridgers co-sign the band received this fall, Valley Bar almost seems too small a venue for this show. But at just $14 before fees, it’s also a great opportunity for local indie fans to get in on the ground floor of the next big thing. GANNON HANEVOLD Courtney Barnett Saturday, December 4 The Van Buren Since her debut, indie rocker Courtney Barnett has built a reputation around her captivating vocals and her gritty, bone- crushing guitar playing. Over the years, those skills have been incorporated in collaborations with artists such as The Breeders, Kurt Vile, and Jen Cloher. Her second album, 2018’s Tell Me How You Really Feel, is uncharacteristically more introverted than her previous witty EPs and debut album. But still, Barnett is do- ing her thing. She’s set to visit The Van Buren in early December in support of her new album, the equally introspec- tive Things Take Time, Take Time, which drops in November. British-born indie musician Bartees Strange opens the 8 p.m. concert. Tickets are $31 to $36. JACOB VAUGHN SEPT 23RD – SEPT 29TH, 2021 PHOENIX NEW TIMES | MUSIC | CAFE | FILM | CULTURE | NIGHT+DAY | FEATURE | NEWS | OPINION | FEEDBACK | CONTENTS | phoenixnewtimes.com
