Live music is finally, truly, officially back. Here’s your guide to this season’s busy concert calendar. Goldrush Music Festival 2021 Friday, September 24, to Sunday, September 26 Rawhide Western Town, Chandler Local electronic dance music promoter Relentless Beats has been putting on outdoor events for most of the pandemic, but nothing as massive as this three-day rager, the largest music event to happen in Arizona in the last 18 months. More than 60 DJs, producers, and EDM artists (in- cluding Mad Decent founder Diplo, future bass/trap king Illenium, trance trio Above & Beyond, dubstep artist Jauz, and deep house duo Zeds Dead) will perform across three stages located within the kitschy Western theme park. Besides all the beat- slinging, Goldrush will also feature a mix of attractions, ranging from carnival rides to western-themed activities like mechanical bull riding. Gates open at 5 p.m. each night. Body glitter and glow toys are optional. General admission is $99 each evening with VIP and platinum packages avail- able for $179 to $1,099. BENJAMIN LEATHERMAN John Legend Saturday, September 25 Arizona Federal Theatre With a multitude of Oscars, Grammys, and Golden Globes, plus a high-profile marriage to model Chrissy Teigen, it’s sometimes difficult to remember that at his core, John Legend is a piano player. He’s also a versatile singer and songwriter who incorporates varied traits of R&B, pop, hip-hop, and jazz into a uniquely personal style that has made him one of the world’s most popular performers. Take some time to see the Renaissance man in action in late September as the Legend entourage sets up shop at the Arizona Federal Theatre for a show that’s sure to be memorable. The War and Treaty open the 8 p.m. concert. Tickets are $61.50 to $132. JEFF STROWE Future bass/trap DJ and producer Illenium is scheduled to perform at Goldrush Music Festival. See KISS for the final time (we think) in late September. KISS Sunday, September 26 Ak-Chin Pavilion The band has been scaring mothers since 1973, when its name was first rumored to be an acronym for “Knights in Satan’s Service.” The reality was far less sinister, when KISS turned out to be a metal and shock-rock band. Though the shock has waned with each decade, the band has never let go of the live spectacle, including over-the-top pyrotechnics and elaborate costuming. The End of the Road World Tour is purported to be the band’s final worldwide jaunt (and already rolled through the Valley in 2019); however, the 2000-01 Farewell Tour was also sup- posed to be its last and we all know how that went. Still, maybe you should at- tend this show, which kicks off at 7:30 p.m., just in case. David Garibaldi opens. Tickets are $39.50 and up. JOSE D. DURAN Marc Rebillet Friday, October 1 The Van Buren Marc Rebillet constructs songs from scratch. The YouTube and Twitch star has made a name for himself as an im- provisational artist whose electronic loops and catchy beats are capped off by cheeky lyricism. But despite his penchant for humor, the so-called “Loop Daddy” boasts quite a bit of musical knowledge, having played piano since he was 4 and studied classical music since the tender age of 15. On tour in support of his latest single, “Vaccinated Attitude” (a profane ode to the joys of getting jabbed), Rebillet will bring his slow-burning R&B hooks to the Van Buren in early October. Local indie-pop band The Twits share >> p 20 19 phoenixnewtimes.com | CONTENTS | FEEDBACK | OPINION | NEWS | FEATURE | NIGHT+DAY | CULTURE | FILM | CAFE | MUSIC | PHOENIX NEW TIMES SEPT 23RD – SEPT 29TH, 2021 Jim Louvau UMusic
