all your medical marijuana needs in one place. SEPT 8TH–SEPT 14TH, 2022 PHOENIX NEW TIMES phoenixnewtimes.com State Licensed Dispensaries & Doctor Certifications Concerts from p 35 “Weird Al” Yankovic: Sunday, Sept. 11, 7 p.m., $59-$89. Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler, 480-782-2680. Dwight Yoakam: Thursday, Sept. 8, 8 p.m., $60-$100. Orpheum Theatre, 203 W. Adams St., Phoenix, 602-534-5600. JUST ANNOUNCED Alter Bridge: With Mammoth WVH, Wednesday, March 29, 7:30 p.m., $45-$65. Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, 480-829-0707. Big Head Todd and the Monsters: Saturday, Nov. 19, 8 p.m., $39. The Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix, 480-659-1641. Blue Oyster Cult: Saturday, Oct. 8, 8 p.m., $30-$100. Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, 877-724-4687. HorrorPops: Thursday, Sept. 8, 7:30 p.m., $30. Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, 480-829-0707. Jeff Beck: With Johnny Depp, Tuesday, Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m., $45-$195. Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, 602-267-0186. Jinjer: Tuesday, Dec. 20, 7 p.m., $37-$129. The Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix, 480-659-1641. Katatonia: Sunday, Dec. 4, 6:30 p.m., $30. The Underground, 105 W. Main St., Mesa, 480-559-5859. Meechy Darko: Friday, Nov. 11, 7 p.m., $25/$30. Crescent Ballroom, 308 N. 2nd Ave., Phoenix, 602-716-2222. Wicked Ball: With Sander Van Doorn, Regard & Imanbek, Saturday, Oct. 29, 9 p.m., $60-$110. Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, 877-724-4687. Cory Wong: Tuesday, Nov. 15, 8 p.m., $30/$35. The Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix, 480-659-1641. COMING UP Ryan Adams: Monday, Nov. 7, 8 p.m., $42.50-$87.50. Orpheum Theatre, 203 W. Adams St., Phoenix, 602-534-5600. AFI: With Drab Majesty, Friday, Oct. 28, 6:30 p.m., $29.50. Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, 480-829-0707. Agent Orange: With The Venomous Pinks, Taken Days & Skeleton Army, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m., $15. Yucca Tap Room, 29 W. Southern Ave., Tempe, 480-967-4777. Bad Bunny: With Alesso, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 7 p.m., $52- $992.50. Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602- 514-8400. Bad Omens: Thursday, Nov. 10, 7 p.m., $23. Nile Theater, 105 W. Main St., Mesa, 480-559-5859. Band-Maid: Wednesday, Oct. 19, 8 p.m., $35-$100. Crescent Ballroom, 308 N. 2nd Ave., Phoenix, 602-716-2222. NOT EVERYTHING NEEDS TO CROSS OVER: 2022 TOYOTA COROLLA CROSS D id we run out of new ideas or are we trying to capitalize on the old brand name? I’m leaning towards the latter but the idea falls a little flat since the Toyota Corolla isn’t quite a brand worth turning into a crossover. Don’t get me wrong, the vehicle itself is phenomenal and a perfect fit for the brand lineup and the mini-SUV category to compete with the Jeep Compass, Kia Seltos Looks: Pick-Up: Handling: Comfort: Passenger Comfort: 40 and Nissan Rogue Sport. Filling out the Toyota lineup between the C-HR and the RAV4, the Corolla Cross fills a profitable gap for the brand and, in true Toyota fashion, they delivered value and function. Just seems like the brand team was on vacation or got a little lazy. The 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine pumps a peppy 169 horsepower and an impressive 29/32 MPG fuel economy. Word on the street RATING (out of 5 McFly’s) Access to Controls: Bells & Whistles: Overall: Safety & Security: Sound System: 2022 TOYOTA COROLLA CROSS Questions? Feedback? Email me at
[email protected] • Follow me on is a hybrid option is coming down the pike for 2023 so keep an eye out for that. The cargo volume of 24 cubic ft. and 89 cubic ft of passenger room is fine. I mean, it is a mini-SUV so expect that but it doesn’t feel “small”. The price tag of $32,993 fully loaded is a steal. The only knock is the name. Come on, Toyota, don’t be lazy. Jacob Banks: With Gigi, Friday, Oct. 7, 8 p.m., $27.50. Crescent Ballroom, 308 N. 2nd Ave., Phoenix, 602-716-2222. beabadoobee: Friday, Nov. 11, 8 p.m., $27.50. The Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix, 480-659-1641. The Chainsmokers: With Gryffin, Saturday, Feb. 11, 5 p.m., $75- $300. Coors Light Birds Nest at Waste Management Phoenix Open, 17020 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale, 480-585-4334. CHVRCHES: Saturday, Sept. 24, 8 p.m., $42. Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, 480-829-0707. The Doobie Brothers: Tuesday, Oct. 4, 7:30 p.m., $39.50-$125. Arizona Financial Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-514-2919. Dreamers & The Score: Friday, Sept. 16, 8 p.m., $29.99. Nile Theater, 105 W. Main St., Mesa, 480-559-5859. Dropkick Murphys: Saturday, Nov. 5, 8 p.m., $37.50-$177. Orpheum Theatre, 203 W. Adams St., Phoenix, 602-534-5600. Duckwrth: Monday, Oct. 31, 8 p.m., TBA. Crescent Ballroom, 308 N. 2nd Ave., Phoenix, 602-716-2222.. Illuminati Hotties: Friday, Oct. 14, 7 p.m., $18/$20. Valley Bar, 130 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, 602-368-3121. Itzy: Saturday, Oct. 29, 7:30 p.m., Price TBA. Arizona Financial Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-514-2919. Julia Jacklin: With Katy Kirby, Saturday, Oct. 8, 8 p.m., $18/$20. Crescent Ballroom, 308 N. 2nd Ave., Phoenix, 602-716-2222. Alan Jackson: Friday, Sept. 30. Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale, 623-772-3200. Carly Rae Jepsen: Monday, Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m., $46-$66. Ari- zona Financial Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-514-2919. Jimmy Eat World: With The Maine, PVRIS & Thursday, Friday, Oct. 28, 7 p.m., $49-$79. Arizona Financial Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-514-2919. Elton John: Friday, Nov. 11, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 12, 8 p.m., $47.50-$242. Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-514-8400. Judah and the Lion: Saturday, Sept. 17, 8 p.m., $35/$40. The Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix, 480-659-1641. Jukebox the Ghost: Monday, Oct. 10, 7:30 p.m., Price TBA. Crescent Ballroom, 308 N. 2nd Ave., Phoenix, 602-716-2222. Gladys Knight: Friday, Dec. 16, 8 p.m., $45-$125. Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, 602-267-0186. The Knocks & Cannons: Tuesday, Sept. 27, 8 p.m., $30. The Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix, 480-659-1641. Knotfest Roadshow: With Slipknot, Ice Nine Kills & Crown the Empire, Sunday, Oct. 2, 6:30 p.m., $29.50-$109.50. Ak-Chin Pavilion, 2121 N. 83rd Ave., Phoenix, 602-254-7200. L.A. Guns: Saturday, Dec. 10, 6:30 p.m., $25. Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, 480-829-0707. Mother Mother: With Sir Sly & Transviolet, Tuesday, Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m., $35-$45. Arizona Financial Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-514-2919. Marcus Mumford: With Danielle Ponder, Friday, Oct. 7, 8 p.m., $49.50-$55. The Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix, 480-659-1641. MUNA: Wednesday, Oct. 19, 8 p.m., $31/$36. The Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix, 480-659-1641. Omega X: Tuesday, Oct. 18, 7 p.m., $49. Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, 480-829-0707. One More Time: A Tribute to Daft Punk: Friday, Nov. 25, 8 p.m., $15/$20. The Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix, 480-659-1641. One Night of Queen: Sunday, Feb. 26, 7 p.m., $29-$45. Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, 602-267-0186. Pusha T: Saturday, Oct. 8, 8 p.m., $37-$42. The Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix, 480-659-1641. Rag’n’Bone Man: Sunday, Oct. 9, 8 p.m., $27.50-$70. Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, 480-829-0707. Rage Against the Machine: Sunday, Feb. 26, 8 p.m.; Tuesday, Feb. 28, 8 p.m., $125-$155. Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale, 623-772-3200. Bonnie Raitt: Friday, Sept. 30, 8 p.m., $40-$126. Gammage Auditorium, 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe, 480-965-3434. Rare Americans: Saturday, Sept. 17, 8 p.m., $20-$95. Crescent Ballroom, 308 N. 2nd Ave., Phoenix, 602-716-2222. Marc Rebillet: Wednesday, Nov. 2, 6:30 p.m., $45. Mesa Amphi- theatre, 263 N. Center St., Mesa, 480-644-2560. The Smashing Pumpkins & Jane’s Addiction: With Poppy, Friday, Nov. 18, 6:30 p.m., $49-$150. Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-2000. Kyle Smith: With The Conveyors, Haley Green Band & Desert Fish, Friday, Sept. 16, 8 p.m., $15/$20. Last Exit Live, 717 S. Central Ave., Phoenix, 602-271-7000. Smothers Brothers: Friday, Jan. 20, 8 p.m., $36-$84. Ikeda Theater at Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa, 480-644-6500. Soccer Mommy: With TOPS, Wednesday, Dec. 14, 8 p.m., $25. The Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix, 480-659-1641. Sunny Day Real Estate: With The Appleseed Cast, Saturday, Dec. 10, 8 p.m., $36.50. The Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix, 480-659-1641. Superorganism: Monday, Oct. 24, 7:30 p.m., $20. Crescent Ballroom, 308 N. 2nd Ave., Phoenix, 602-716-2222. Toadies & Reverend Horton Heat: Monday, Sept. 19, 7:30 p.m., $25. Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, 480-829-0707. Too Many Zooz: Sunday, Oct. 2, 7:30 p.m., $23. Crescent Ballroom, 308 N. 2nd Ave., Phoenix, 602-716-2222. Turnstile: With Snail Mail, Monday, Nov. 7, 7 p.m., $35/$40. The Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix, 480-659-1641. Twenty One Pilots: Friday, Sept. 16, 8 p.m., $34.50-$124.50. Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-2000. Upsahl: With King Mala, Saturday, Oct. 1, 7:30 p.m., $15/$17. Valley Bar, 130 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, 602-368-3121. Vacations: With Jackie Hayes, Saturday, Oct. 22, 8 p.m., $25-$38. Crescent Ballroom, 308 N. 2nd Ave., Phoenix, 602-716-2222. Steve Vai: Sunday, Oct. 2, 7:30 p.m., $40-$205. Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, 602-267-0186. Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons: Sunday, Dec. 4, 7 p.m., $49-$179. Gammage Auditorium, 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe, 480-965-3434. VV: Sunday, April 23, 8 p.m., $42.50-$47. The Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix, 480-659-1641. The War on Drugs: Monday, Oct. 10, 8 p.m., $47.50. The Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix, 480-659-1641. Wisin y Yandel: Friday, Nov. 11, 8 p.m., $129-$350. Arizona Finan- cial Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-514-2919. Wu-Tang Clan & Nas: Thursday, Sept. 29, 8 p.m., $29.50-$149.50. Ak-Chin Pavilion, 2121 N. 83rd Ave., Phoenix, 602-254-7200. Yellow Ostrich: Thursday, Oct. 13, 7 p.m., TBA. Valley Bar, 130 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, 602-368-3121. Yung Bae: Saturday, Sept. 24, 8 p.m., $29.50. The Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix, 480-659-1641. Yung Gravy & bbno$: Saturday, Dec. 3, 8 p.m., $29.50-$59.50. Arizona Financial Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-514-2919. Yuridia: Saturday, Dec. 10, 8 p.m., $49-$149. Arizona Financial Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-514-2919. ZeeCeeKeely: With Herb N Life, Chad Rubin & more, Friday, Dec. 16, 8 p.m., $15. Last Exit Live, 717 S. Central Ave., Phoenix, 602-271-7000.
