Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres around the Valley. This week features some holiday-themed concerts.
November 26
Dead Hot Workshop
The Friendsgiving tradition continues. The Mill Avenue legends and Arizona Music and Entertainment Hall of Famers will perform at The Rebel Lounge this year with the local group Sliced Limes and Natalie Merrell. 8 p.m., $15-$20, The Rebel Lounge, 2303 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, therebellounge.com
November 28-30
Home Alone in Concert
You know you’ll watch this classic holiday film about an 8-year-old defending his home from two goofy thieves sometime before Christmas. Why not see it on a big screen, with the Phoenix Symphony playing John Williams’ score? 2 p.m. Check website for prices. Symphony Hall, 75 N. Second St., Phoenix, phoenixsymphony.org
November 28-December 2
Al Jardine and the Pet Sounds Band: A Tribute to Brian Wilson
The music world lost a true genius when Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys died. Al Jardine, who co-founded the influential band with Wilson, will perform a setlist filled with hits and deep cuts from the legendary surf rock group to honor his friend and one-of-a-kind talent. Check website for days and times. $87.50–$97.50, Musical Instrument Museum. 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, 480-478-6000, mim.org
November 29
The Sugar Thieves
For nearly two decades, this raucous local blues band has electrified audiences. While it began with the sultry vocals of Meridith Moore and the stylings of Mikel Lander on guitar, attendees of this holiday weekend concert will also be treated to the band’s full lineup of drummer Todd Chuba, multi-instrumentalist Shea Marshall and bassist Jeff Naylor.8 p.m., $20, The Rhythm Room, 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, 602-265-4842, rhythmroom.com
November 30
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
If there’s one thing the holidays need more of, it’s rock. And there’ll be plenty of it when the band takes the stage to play its Christmas hits. The show will be an audio-visual spectacular, complete with a string section, light show, lasers, video screens and other special effects. 3 and 7 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Mortgage Matchup Arena, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, ticketmaster.com
