Fall 2015 Phoenix Concerts

Written by Emily Ward

Whether young or old, classicist or punk, country crooner or Top-40 lover, this fall’s upcoming concert schedule is sure to please. Check out our picks for the top concerts to see in the Valley this September through December.

September

Lee Brice – Sept. 11

Celebrate the United States with a classic country concert on Sept. 11 this year. All-American singer Lee Brice will delight audiences with such hits as “I Don’t Dance” and “Drinking Class.” Catch him with Clare Dunn and Brett Young at Comerica Theatre on Friday, Sept. 11, at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $30 to $50. For more information, visit concerts.livenation.com/lee-brice.

An Evening with Dave Matthews Band – Sept. 13

Around since the early 90’s, the Grammy Award winning Dave Matthews Band is still one of the biggest groups on the concert circuit today. Listen to all of your favorites like “Crash Into Me” and more at Ak-Chin Pavilion on Sunday, Sept. 13, at 7 p.m. Tickets range from $50 to $105. For more information, visit concerts.livenation.com/dave-matthews-band.

Foo Fighters World Tour – Sept. 25

Since the release of their self-titled debut album in 1995, the Foo Fighters have been at the forefront of guitar-heavy rock. Jam out to the greatest hits from all eight of their studio albums, along with opener Gary Clark, Jr., at Ak-Chin Pavilion on Friday, Sept. 25, at 7 p.m. Tickets range from $55 to $335. For more information, visit concerts.livenation.com/foo-fighters.

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Jason Aldean: 2015 Burn It Down Tour – Sept. 26

Two-time ACM “Male Vocalist of the Year” Jason Aldean is bringing his extended tour to the Valley this fall. Enjoy some of country’s biggest hits like “Tonight Looks Good On You” from his latest album Old Boots, New Dirt at Ak-Chin Pavilion on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $40 to $90. For more information, visit concerts.livenation.com/jason-aldean.

October

Rascal Flatts Riot Tour 2015 – Oct. 2

With more than 40 trophies from the AMAs, CMAs and more, Rascal Flatts is the most awarded country group of the past decade. Join them, their 15 No. 1 songs and friends RaeLynn and Scotty McCreery for a night of fun at Ak-Chin Pavilion on Friday, Oct. 2, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $30 to $235. For more information, visit concerts.livenation.com/rascal-flatts.

Zac Brown Band: JEKYLL + HYDE Tour – Oct. 8

Three-time Grammy winners and multi-platinum artists Zac Brown Band have become one of music’s most heralded acts, especially live in concert. Sing along to “Homegrown” from their latest album JEKYLL + HYDE at Ak-Chin Pavilion on Thursday, Oct. 8, at 7 p.m. Tickets range from $35 to $260. For more information, visit http://concerts.livenation.com/zac-brown-band.

Florida Georgia Line: Anything Goes Tour – Oct. 10

CMA “Vocal Duo of the Year” Florida Georgia Line is known worldwide for their smash hits and collaborations across genres. The Anything Goes Tour from their gold-certified sophomore album is coming to Ak-Chin Pavilion on Saturday, Oct. 10, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $40 to $450. For more information, visit http://concerts.livenation.com/florida-georgia-line.

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Florence and the Machine – Oct. 13

London musicians Florence Welch and Isabella “The Machine” Summers bring a genre-defying sound to the music scene with their group Florence and the Machine. Watch and listen to their fiery stage presence at Ak-Chin Pavilion on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $30 to $305. For more information, visit http://concerts.livenation.com/florence-and-the-machine.

Janet Jackson: Unbreakable World Tour – Oct. 19

In May, Janet Jackson announced she would not only be releasing her eleventh album later this year but would also be embarking on an accompanying world tour. The Unbreakable World Tour will feature the princess of pop’s new lead single “No Sleeep” featuring J. Cole. Tickets range from $25 to $470. For more information, visit http://concerts.livenation.com/janet-jackson.

Madonna Rebel Heart Tour – Oct. 22

The Rebel Heart Tour marks the tenth worldwide tour by the original material girl herself, Madonna. It is in support of her 13th studio album of the same name but fans are sure to hear original hits like “Holiday” too at Gila River Arena on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $75 to $1,000. For more information, visit http://www.ticketmaster.com/madonna.

November

Monster Mash Music Festival: Linkin Park, Rob Zombie & Halestorm – to Nov. 1

All Halloween weekend long, hardcore rock fans can get lost in the music of the Monster Mash Music Festival. But on the first of the month, diehards will be treated to the sounds of Linkin Park with Rob Zombie, Halestorm and more. Join the fun at Tempe Beach Park on Sunday, Nov. 1, at 1:45 p.m. Tickets start at $99. For more information, visit monstermashaz.com.

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X Ambassadors with Skylar Grey & Kevin Garrett – Nov. 13

Alternative rock band X Ambassadors broke out onto the scene with mega hit “Jungle” and have cemented their stay with “Renegades,” the catchy second single from their debut album VHS. Don’t miss their first appearance in Tucson at The Rock on Friday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. Tickets range from $15 to $41. For more information, visit songkick.com/concerts/x-ambassadors.

December

Andrea Bocelli – Dec. 2

It would be almost impossible to overstate the phenomenal success of blind Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli. The top-selling recording artist in the history of classical music will perform life at US Airways Center on Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $90 to $375. For more information, visit http://www.ticketmaster.com/andrea-bocelli.

KMLE 107.9’s Not So Silent Night – Dec. 3

This December, KMLE 107.9’s Not So Silent Night will feature country heartthrobs Sam Hunt, Jerrod Niemann, Chase Rice and Old Dominion. Start the holiday season off right by jamming to your fave artists all on one stage at Comerica Theatre on Thursday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m. Tickets range from $50 to $65. For more information, visit concerts.livenation.com/not-so-silent-night.

Mötley Crüe: The Final Tour “All Bad Things Must Come To An End” – Dec. 19

After more than three decades of head banging, the heavy metal bad boys of Mötley Crüe have announced that the 2015 tour will be their last before the curtain falls for good. Join them and Alice Cooper one last time at US Airways Center on Saturday, Dec. 19, at 7 p.m. Tickets range from $25 to $360. For more information, visit http://www.ticketmaster.com/motley-crue.

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