By Benjamin Leatherman
The Shys are scheduled to perform on Wednesday, Nov. 26, at ChyroArts Venue in Scottsdale.
It's time to fess up, yo. After all, we can see right through your web of lies and know what the real deal is: This coming Friday when you're calling in sick to work, chances are you won't really be suffering from influenza or a common cold. Truth be told, with the Thanksgiving holiday upon us, the only malady you'll be experiencing is "want-a-four-day-weekend-itis."
Don't fret, we won't rat you out to the boss or anything like that. In fact, we're gonna help you make the most of your hooky session from work by providing the 411 on the various concerts and major music-related events scheduled to go down during the long weekend from Wednesday, November 26, until Sunday, November 30. (As always, be sure to click the accompanying links for ticket availability).
So after you've gotten your fill of turkey and stuffing, here's the skinny on some shows to check out:
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26:
Coldplay
[rock/pop]
7:30 p.m.
$44.30-$92.30 (visit www.luckymanonline.com)
Jobing.com Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale, 623-772-3200.
The Day Before Thanksgiving Comedy Jam
With Aries Spears, Lil DuVall, J.J., Marvin Dixon, & Alex Thomas
[comedy]
8:30 p.m.
$20-$200 (visit www.urbanaz.com)
Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, 602-267-1600.
Pablo Francisco
[comedy]
8 p.m.
$25 (visit www.tempeimprov.com)
Tempe Improv, 930 E. University Dr., Tempe, 480-921-9877.
Phunk Junkeez
[rap-rock]
9 p.m.
$5-$10 (visit www.martiniranchaz.net)
Martini Ranch, 7295 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale, 480-970-0500.
The Shys
With Miniature Tigers, & The Takeover UK
[rock/indie]
8 p.m.
$8-$10 (visit www.statesidepresents.com)
Chyro Arts Venue, 1330 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, (480)258-2329.
Suicidal Tendencies
With Terror, & Whole Wheat Bread
[rock/punk]
6:30 p.m.
$22-$25 (visit www.luckymanonline.com)
Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, 480-829-0607.
Yeasayer
With Icy Demons
[rock/indie]
8:30 p.m.
$11-$12 (visit www.statesidepresents.com)
Rhythm Room, 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, 602-265-4842.
Turntable temptress DJ Brazilia.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27:
El Potro de Sinaloa
[Latin/regional Mexican]
8 p.m.
$30 (visit www.myspace.com/salonmrluckys)
Mr. Lucky's, 3660 Grand Ave., Phoenix
Hans Olson
[blues]
8 p.m.
free (visit www.myspace.com/azhans)
Pranksters Too, 7919 E. Thomas Rd., Scottsdale, 480-990-1114.
RedMonkey's Work That Turkey
[house]
With Pete "Supermix" Salaz, DJ Kevin Brown, DJ Brazilia, & more
$5 before 10 p.m., $10 after (www.myspace.com/supermix)
Homme, 138 W. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, 602-234-3023.
Ronnie Winters
[alt-rock]
10 p.m.
free (visit www.rosiemccaffreys.com)
Rosie McCaffrey's Irish Pub, 906 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, 602-241-1916.
Legendary bluesman Long John Hunter. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28:
DJ Dash Berlin, & Alice DeeJay
[trance/progressive house]
9 p.m.
$10-$15 (visit www.mystaz.com)
Myst, 7340 E. Shoeman Ln., Scottsdale, 480-970-5000.
Celtic Thunder
[Irish/celtic/world]
8 p.m.
$34.50-$54.50 (visit www.ticketmaster.com)
Dodge Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-379-2800.
Dir en grey
With The Human Abstract
[rock]
6:30 p.m.
$30 (visit www.luckymanonline.com)
Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, 480-829-0607.
Pablo Francisco
[comedy]
8 & 10 p.m.
$25 (visit www.tempeimprov.com)
Tempe Improv, 930 E. University Dr., Tempe, 480-921-9877.
Bruce Heppler, & Sean Dillin
[comedy]
8 & 10 p.m.
$10-$12 (visit www.thecomedyspot.com)
The Comedy Spot, 7117 E. Third Ave., Scottsdale, 480-945-4422.
The Hostage Situation
[hard rock]
With The Irish Front, Loren Battle, The Fair & Debonair, A Step Ahead, Darkness Before Dawn, Beyond the Citadel of Coupe De Grace, Soren, & more
7 p.m.
$10-$12 (visit www.venueofscottsdale.com)
Venue of Scottsdale, 7117 E. 3rd Ave., Scottsdale, 480-945-5150.
Long John Hunter
With Bad News Blues Band
[blues]
9 p.m.
$8 (visit www.rhythmroom.com)
Rhythm Room, 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, 602-265-4842.
Thanksgiving Hangover
With In Your Honor, Acydia, Interfate, Affair at the Alter, & Some Never Sleep
[rock/indie]
7 p.m.
$10 (visit www.ticketweb.com)
Modified Arts, 407 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, 602-462-5516.
The hard-rocking indie trio of Times New Viking.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29:
D-Low Memorial
With Cavalera Conspiracy, Soulfly, Sacred Reich, The Asylum, & Laconic
[hard rock]
6 p.m.
$31-$33 (visit www.luckymanonline.com)
Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, 480-829-0607.
Deerhunter
With Times New Viking, & Nite Jewel
[rock/indie]
8:30 p.m.
$14-$15 (visit www.statesidepresents.com)
Modified Arts, 407 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, 602-462-5516.
Pablo Francisco
[comedy]
8 & 10 p.m.
$25 (visit www.tempeimprov.com)
Tempe Improv, 930 E. University Dr., Tempe, 480-921-9877.
Bruce Heppler, & Sean Dillin
[comedy]
8 & 10 p.m.
$10-$12 (visit www.thecomedyspot.com)
The Comedy Spot, 7117 E. Third Ave., Scottsdale, 480-945-4422.
The Hollywood Takeover
With Hollywood Heartthrob, Unwritten Law, & more
[rock]
8 p.m.
free (visit www.celebritytheatre.com)
Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, 602-267-1600.
The Summer Set
With Brighten, Hello Hollywood. Jonathan Jones, & The Bright Side
[rock/indie]
6:15 p.m.
$12 (visit www.ticketweb.com)
The Clubhouse Music Venue, 1320 E. Broadway Rd., Tempe, 480-968-3238.
DJ Pat Swayzak
[grime/new wave/disco house]
9 p.m.
$10 (visit www.mystaz.com)
Myst, 7340 E. Shoeman Ln., Scottsdale, 480-970-5000.
Tesla
[hard rock]
7:30 p.m.
$35.50-$72 (visit www.livenation.com)
Dodge Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-379-2800.
The masked madmen of Mushroom.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30:
Frank Caliendo
[comedy]
8 p.m.
$39 (visit www.tempeimprov.com)
Tempe Improv, 930 E. University Dr., Tempe, 480-921-9877.
Knock Out Parkinson Benefit Jazz & Blues Festival Brunch
With Danny Long, Papa John DeFrancesco Quartet, Margo Reed and Joel Robin Quartet, Charles Lewis Quintet, Carmela y Mas Latin Jazz Ensemble, Judy Roberts, & more
[jazz]
11 a.m.
$75 (visit www.tempeimprov.com)
Scottsdale Plaza Resort, 7200 N. Scottsdale Rd. (Scottsdale and Indian Bend), Paradise Valley, 480-951-7400.
Mushroomhead
With Mower, Pinhed, Ikonoklast, FoulMouth, Dresden, Dehumanizer, & Deceptor
[hard rock]
5 p.m.
$20 (visit www.moshpitarmy.net)
Venue of Scottsdale, 7117 E. 3rd Ave., Scottsdale, 480-945-5150.
The Reed Family Holiday Show
[jazz]
3 p.m.
$20-$39 (visit www.jazzinaz.org)
ASU Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Rd., Paradise Valley, 480-596-2660.
