By Benjamin Leatherman
Sybris is scheduled to perform on Sunday at the Rhythm Room.
This weekend’s concert calendar is loaded up quite heavily with talent, with such marquee-level names as Twista, Neil Diamond, Patti LaBelle, and DJ Irene will be performing at venues around the Valley (and that’s just tonight). Here’s a rundown of who’s playing where over the next 72 hours:
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10:
Stephen Ashbrook With David Hoefer [Americana/folk] 9 p.m. $15 (visit www.lastexitlive.com) Last Exit Bar and Grill, 1425 W. Southern Ave., Tempe, 480-557-6656.
Blackjack Brothers [comedy] 7 p.m. $35, or $25 for members (visit www.smoca.org) Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, 7374 E. Second St., Scottsdale, 480-994-2787.
Neil Diamond [rock/pop] 8 p.m. $49.80-$114.80 (visit www.ticketmaster.com) Jobing.com Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale, 623-772-3200.
Festival in the Desert [jazz/blues/rock/soul/world] With Patti LaBelle, Euge Groove, Brian Culbertson, Marion Meadows, and Sahnas Brothers (Click here for the day’s schedule) 3 p.m. $55-$250 (visit www.jwfestivalinthedesert.com) JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort and Spa, 5350 E. Marriott Dr., Phoenix, 480-293-5000.
Don Friesen [comedy] 8 and 10 p.m. $17 (visit www.tempeimprov.com) Tempe Improv, 930 E. University Dr., Tempe, 480-921-9877.
DJ Irene [trance/house] 9 p.m. $10 (visit www.mystaz.com) Myst, 7340 E. Shoeman Ln., Scottsdale, 480-970-5000.
Smokin' Joe Kubek Band With B'nois King [blues] 9 p.m. $10 (visit www.rhythmroom.com) Rhythm Room, 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, 602-265-4842.
Ron Morey [comedy] 8 and 10 p.m. $10-$12 (visit www.thecomedyspot.net) The Comedy Spot, 7117 E. Third Ave., Scottsdale, 480-945-4422.
Twista [hip-hop] 7 p.m. $20 (visit www.ticketmaster.com) Venue of Scottsdale, 7117 E. 3rd Ave., Scottsdale, 480-945-5150.
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11:
The Academy Is... With We the Kings, Carolina Liar, and Hey Monday [rock/indie] 6 p.m. $17.50-$18 (visit www.luckymanonline.com) Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, 480-829-0607.
Arizona Fetish Ball With Android Lust, W.O.M.B., Venus DeMars, Mankind Is Obsolete, and more [rock/industrial/punk] 8 p.m. $30 (visit www.azfetishball.com) Venue of Scottsdale, 7117 E. 3rd Ave., Scottsdale, 480-945-5150.
The Bakerton Group With Voodoo Organist, Sourvein, and Zoroaster [rock/indie] $13-$15 (visit www.luckymanonline.com) The Clubhouse Music Venue, 1320 E. Broadway Rd., Tempe, 480-968-3238.
Catie Curtis [Americana/folk] 7:30 p.m. $15-$18 (visit www.cavecreekcoffee.com) Cave Creek Coffee Co., 6033 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek, 480-488-0603.
Fear Before With I Am the Ocean, March Against Fear, Silence is a Monster, and Bailey's Window [rock] 6 p.m. $10 (visit www.thesets.com) The Sets, 93 E. Southern Ave., Tempe, 480-829-1822.
Festival in the Desert [jazz/blues/rock/soul/world] With Smokey Robinson, Guitars and Saxes, The Temptations, Summer Storm, Ky-Mani Marley, Richard Elliot and Rick Baun, Eric Darius, Warrion Hill, Craig Chaquico, and more (Click here for the day’s schedule) 11:30 a.m. $55-$250 (visit www.jwfestivalinthedesert.com) JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort and Spa, 5350 E. Marriott Dr., Phoenix, 480-293-5000.
Don Friesen [comedy] 8 and 10 p.m. $17 (visit www.tempeimprov.com) Tempe Improv, 930 E. University Dr., Tempe, 480-921-9877.
David Friesen, and Uwe Kropinski [jazz/world] 8 p.m. $17-$21 (visit www.asukerr.com) ASU Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Rd., Paradise Valley, 480-596-2660.
Larry the Cable Guy [comedy] 7 p.m. Free with fair admission, $20 reserved seating (visit www.ticketmaster.com) Veterans' Memorial Coliseum at the Arizona State Fair, 1826 W. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, 602-252-6771.
Ron Morey [comedy] 8 and 10 p.m. $10-$12 (visit www.thecomedyspot.net) The Comedy Spot, 7117 E. Third Ave., Scottsdale, 480-945-4422.
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12:
Festival in the Desert [jazz/blues/rock/soul/world] With Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, Boz Skaggs, Buddy Guy, Jonny Lang, Dr. John, Los Lobos, Guitar Shorty, Chuck Hall, and more (click here for the full schedule) 10 a.m. $55-$250 (visit www.jwfestivalinthedesert.com) JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort and Spa, 5350 E. Marriott Dr., Phoenix, 480-293-5000.
High Places With Ponytail, and Treasure Mammal [rock/indie] 8:30 p.m. $8-$9 (visit www.modified.org) Modified Arts, 407 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, 602-462-5516.
Jaguares [Latin] 7:30 p.m. $37-$45 (visit www.celebritytheatre.org) Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, 602-267-1600.
Jonas Brothers With Demi Lovato, and Jordan Pruitt [rock/pop/indie] 5 p.m. $38.50-$70 (visit www.ticketmaster.com) U.S. Airways Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800.
Ron Morey [comedy] 8 p.m. $10-$12 (visit www.thecomedyspot.net) The Comedy Spot, 7117 E. Third Ave., Scottsdale, 480-945-4422.
Sybris With A Decent Animal, and Underwater Getdown [rock/indie] 8 p.m. $8 (visit www.statesidepresents.com) Rhythm Room, 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, 602-265-4842.
