June a Hot Month for Concerts in Arizona

Kesha. Post Malone. Maroon 5. June kicked off with a bang with Mega 104.3 Summer Jam, which saw 90’s sensation Expose hit the stage. Now, the hits are going to keep coming all months long and we have all the info for you.

June 12 – Flastbush Zombies

These Brooklyn-based rappers are out promoting Vacation in Hell.


8 p.m. Tuesday, June 12. Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe. $26-$99. 480-829-0607, luckymanonline.com.

June 12 – Nightmares on Wax

A British DJ described as a laid-back vibe that blends jazz-kissed EDM with soulful hip-hop.

8 p.m. Tuesday, June 12. Crescent Ballroom, 308 N. Second Ave., Phoenix. $20. 602-716-2222, crescentphx.com

June 14- John Butler Trio +

Australia quintet working out new material for follow-up to the 2014 release, Flesh and Blood.

8 p.m. Thursday, June 14. The Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix. $35. 866-468-3399, thevanburenphx.com.  

June 15 – Frank Turner

Folk-rocker hits the road to promote his new album, Be More Kind. He describes his new single Blackout as, “new territory for me, musically—a song you could even play in a club.”

8 p.m. Friday, June 15. The Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix. $35. 866-468-3399, thevanburenphx.com

June 17- Chicago & REO Speedwagon

Chicago has promised to do greatest hits with a strong emphasis on Chicago II. Speedwagon will give you all the hits you crave like Can’t Fight This Feeling and Keep on Loving You.

7 p.m. Sunday, June 17. Ak-Chin Pavilion, 2121 N. 83rd Ave., Phoenix. $29.50-$329. 602-254-7200, livenation.com

June 17- Gary Clark, Jr.

This Austin blues star is out promoting his first two albums, Black and Blu and The Story of Sonny Boy Slim.

8 p.m. Sunday, June 17. The Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix. $40-$150. 866-468-3399, thevanburenphx.com

 

June 18 – Ninja Sex Party

This comedy duo covers everything from Toto to Def Leppard.

8 p.m. Monday, June 18. Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe. $30-$69.69. 480-829-0607, luckymanonline.com.

June 18 – The Get Up Kids

Hot off their new four-song EP, Kicker, the Get Up Kids are still what made them emo kid faves, just a little older and wiser.

8:30 p.m. Monday, June 18. Crescent Ballroom, 308 N. Second Ave., Phoenix. $27; $23 in advance. 602-716-2222, crescentphx.com

June 19 – Post Malone

Hot off White Iverson, Post Malone is coming to Rawhide.

 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 19. Rawhide, 5700 W. North Loop Road, Gila River Reservation. $48.50. 480-502-5600, rawhide.com.

June 19 – New Found Glory

Classic punk-pop band is coming to Tempe.

7 p.m. Tuesday, June 19. Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe. $25-$45. 480-829-0607, luckymanonline.com.

June 20 – Nipsey Hussle

Los Angeles-based rapper is described by Billboard as, “less like a typical…rap performance and almost like a rock concert.”

8 p.m. Wednesday, June 20. Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe. $30-$50. 480-829-0607, luckymanonline.com.

June 21 – Slightly Stoopid

This band was first signed in the 1990’s by Brad Nowell of Sublime fame.

5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 21. Mesa Amphitheatre, 263 N. Center St., Mesa. $35. luckymanonline.com and mesaamp.com.

June 21- Shakey Graves

Hot off their new release, Can’t Wake Up, Graves wants the experience to feel, “Vaguely ‘Wizard of Oz’-themed, and I wanted it to be hectic and a little uncomfortable, like what I refer to as the Big Five Disney cartoons: ‘Pinocchio,’ ‘Fantasia,’ ‘Snow White,’ ‘Dumbo’ and ‘Bambi.'”

8 p.m. Thursday, June 21. The Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix. $25. 866-468-3399, thevanburenphx.com

June 21 – Stars

Canadian indie-pop group touring off last year’s release, There is No Love in “Fluorescent Light.”

8 p.m. Thursday, June 21. Crescent Ballroom, 308 N. Second Ave., Phoenix. $21-$38.50. 602-716-2222, crescentphx.com

June 22 – Gillian Welch

The long-time singer-songwriter will perform with her long-time collaborator, David Rawlings.

8 p.m. Friday, June 22. Orpheum Theatre, 203 W. Adams St., Phoenix. $30.50-$37.50. 800-282-4842, phoenix.ticketforce.com.

June 23 – Kenny Chesney

Popular country music star is currently on the road with The Trip Around the Sun Tour.

5 p.m. Saturday, June 23. Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson, Phoenix. $18.50-$500. 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com.

June 23 – Tiesto

This Grammy-winning DJ spins at the pool at The Talking Stick Resort.

12 p.m. Saturday, June 23. The Pool at Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Talking Stick Way, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Reservation. $40-$45. 480-850-7777, ticketmaster.com.

June 24- Chris Brown

The Grammy-winning artist will Ruin It in AZ on the Heartbreak on a Full Moon Tour.

7 p.m. Sunday, June 24. Ak-Chin Pavilion, 2121 N. 83rd Ave., Phoenix. $18-$169. 602-254-7200, livenation.com

June 27 – Cold Cave

Synth pop band touring with material from Cherish the Light Years.

8 p.m. Wednesday, June 27. Crescent Ballroom, 308 N. Second Ave., Phoenix. $18; $15 in advance. 602-716-2222, crescentphx.com

June 27 – Corb Lund

This Canadian alt-country singer hits Phoenix, promoting material from his 2015 release, Things That Can’t Be Undone.

 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 27. MIM Music Theater, Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix. $28.50-$33.50. 480-478-6000, mim.org.

June 28 – Vans Warped Tour

This is the 24th and last anniversary of the popular tour. Popular acts coming to celebrate include Four Year Strong, Simple Plan, Reel Big Fish, and Less Than Jake.

11 a.m. Thursday, June 28. Ak-Chin Pavilion, 2121 N. 83rd Ave., Phoenix. $46. livenation.com.

June 29 – Black Milk

Rapper and producer straight out of Detroit is promoting his 7th release, Fever.

7 p.m. Friday, June 29. Crescent Ballroom, 308 N. Second Ave., Phoenix. $18; $15 in advance. 602-716-2222, crescentphx.com

June 30 – Brit Floyd

Popular Pink Floyd tribute band celebrates the 45th Anniversary of The Dark Side of the Moon.

 8 p.m. Saturday, June 30. Comerica Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix. $35-$155, livenation.com.