It always catches us off gaurd, but Arizona-based winemaker and film producer Maynard James Keenan occasionally still dabbles in his side project, making spooky prog metal with his band Tool. The band's show at U.S. Airways is this week's biggest show announcement, headlining a list of thin summer offerings that also includes (gulp) Sugar Ray. Read on for full listings or watch Tool's "Stinkfist" video above.
10 Bands 10 Bucks: With Poison the Well, Madball, Bane, Terror, War of Ages, The Ghost Inside, Death Before Dishonor, Trapped Under Ice, This is Hell, & Crime in Stereo., Tuesday, July 21, 3 p.m., $10. Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, 480-829-0607.
Tori Amos: Saturday, July 18, 8 p.m., $38-$48. Dodge Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-379-2800.
Blink 182: Saturday, Sept. 19, 2 p.m., $55-$60. Tempe Beach Park, 54 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, 480-350-8625.
Copeland: With Anchor & Braille, Sherwood, & Meese., Tuesday, July 7, 6:30 p.m., $14-$15. The Clubhouse Music Venue, 1320 E. Broadway Rd., Tempe, 480-968-3238.
Maxwell: Monday, June 29, 7:30 p.m., $48.50. Dodge Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-379-2800.
Sugar Ray: Wednesday, Sept. 23, 6:30 p.m., $20-$25. Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, 480-829-0607.
The Toadies: Wednesday, July 15, 6:30 p.m., $15-$17. Martini Ranch & Shaker Room, 7295 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale, 480-970-0500.
Tool: Tuesday, July 21, 7:30 p.m., $49.50-$59.50. US Airways Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-2000.