There are lots of three and four-word band names among this week's just announced shows -- Cage The Elephant, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Panic! at the Disco, to name a few. However, as someone who is utterly fascinated with hair metal and early 1980's Sunset Strip, how can I resist, if you will, the forthcoming Motley Crüe/Poison show at the atrociously named Ashley Furniture HomeStore Pavilion?
Cage The Elephant: With Manchester Orchestra, & Sleeper Agent., Tuesday, May 31, 6:30 p.m., $21-$24. Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, 480-829-0607.
Chamberlin: With Whats Left., Monday, April 11, 8 p.m., $10-$12. Martini Ranch, 7295 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale, 480-970-0500.
Dave Days: With Autotune the News, David Choi, Destorm, Mystery Guitar Man, & Ricky Fic., Tuesday, April 19, 8 p.m., $10. Club Red, 2155 E. University Dr., Tempe, 480-966-4733.
Dirty Dozen Brass Band: Wednesday, May 25, 7 p.m., $21-$25. Rhythm Room, 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, 602-265-4842.
Eisley: With The Narrative, & Christie Dupree., Wednesday, May 11, 6:30 p.m., $16-$18. Martini Ranch, 7295 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale, 480-970-0500.
Emotional Traffic Tour: With Tim McGraw, Luke Bryan, & The Band Perry., Friday, June 3, 7 p.m., $25-$75. Ashley Furniture HomeStore Pavilion (formerly Cricket Pavilion), 2121 N. 83rd Ave., Phoenix, 602-254-7200.
Wayne "The Train" Hancock: Tuesday, May 24, 7 p.m., $12-$15. Rhythm Room, 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, 602-265-4842.
Candye Kane: Friday, May 20, 8 p.m., $12. Rhythm Room, 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, 602-265-4842.
Killing Joke: With The Crying Spell, & Indiactor Dogz., Tuesday, May 31, 7 p.m., $17-$18. Martini Ranch, 7295 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale, 480-970-0500.
Laidback Luke: Wednesday, April 20, 9 p.m., $15. Pussycat Lounge, 4426 N. Saddlebag Trail, Scottsdale, 480-481-3100.
Edwin McCain: Saturday, June 4, 10 p.m., $20-$22. The Compound Grill, 7000 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, 480-585-5483.
Brian McKnight: Thursday, May 12, 8 p.m., $30-$50. Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, 602-267-1600.
Men of Soul: With Peabo Bryson, Jeffrey Osborne, & Freddie Jackson., Saturday, June 25, 7:30 p.m., $50-$68.50. Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, 602-267-1600.
Motley Crue, & Poison: With The New York Dolls., Friday, June 17, 7 p.m., $31-$101. Ashley Furniture HomeStore Pavilion (formerly Cricket Pavilion), 2121 N. 83rd Ave., Phoenix, 602-254-7200.
Panic! at the Disco: With fun., & Funeral Party., Friday, June 17, 6:30 p.m., $25. Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, 480-829-0607.
The Portal: Friday, June 10, 8 p.m., $21-$27. Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, 480-829-0607.
Leon Russell: Wednesday, May 11, 8 p.m., $35-$50. Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, 602-267-1600.
Soulja Boy: Friday, April 8, 8 p.m., $13-$45. Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, 602-267-1600.
Stone River Boys: Sunday, June 5, 6 p.m., $15. Rhythm Room, 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, 602-265-4842.
Who's Bad - A Tribute to Michael Jackson: Wednesday, June 15, 7:30 p.m., $20-$22. Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, 480-829-0607.