Incoming: Sean Paul, Talib Kweli, Ravi Shankar

In the early 2000s, Sean Paul's dutty rock dominated the airwaves and party playlists all over the world. Sean Paul is making somewhat of a comeback with a new album that nobody knew was released this year. We'll see if the tracks on Tomahawk Technique are good enough to still...

By Lenni Rosenblum

May 14, 2012

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In the early 2000s, Sean Paul's dutty rock dominated the airwaves and party playlists all over the world.

Sean Paul is making somewhat of a comeback with a new album that nobody knew was released this year. We'll see if the tracks on Tomahawk Technique are good enough to still make people drop it low in the dance halls.

Sean Paul, Talib Kweli, Ravi Shankar and other artists are making their way to the Valley of the Sun over the next couple of months.

The rest of this week's just announced shows after the jump...

Clint Black: Thursday, Jan. 17, 7:30 p.m., $49-$79. Virginia G. Piper Theater at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale, 480-994-2787.

Mary Chapin Carpenter: Saturday, Sept. 29, 8 p.m., $39-$69. Virginia G. Piper Theater at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale, 480-994-2787.

Béla Fleck, & The Marcus Roberts Trio: Friday, Nov. 23, 8 p.m., $39-$69. Virginia G. Piper Theater at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale, 480-994-2787.

Dia Frampton: With Scars on 45, & more, Sunday, June 17, 6 p.m., $15. Martini Ranch, 7295 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale, 480-970-0500.

Talib Kweli: Saturday, July 21, 8:30 p.m., $22. Club Red, 2155 E. University Drive, Tempe, 480-966-4733.

LAZRtag: Thursday, June 21, 8 p.m., $15. Martini Ranch, 7295 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale, 480-970-0500.

Keb' Mo': Saturday, June 16, 8 p.m., $45-$60. Showroom at Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Indian Bend Rd, Scottsdale, 480-850-7777.

Tony Orlando: Saturday, March 23, 7:30 p.m., $34-$46. Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler, 480-782-2680.

Sean Paul: Friday, July 20, 8 p.m., Price TBA. Ballroom at Radisson Fort McDowell Resort & Casino, 10438 N. Fort McDowell Rd, Fort Mc Dowell, 800-395-7046.

Phife Dawg: Friday, June 22, 8 p.m., $20-$25. Club Red, 2155 E. University Drive, Tempe, 480-966-4733.

Porter Robinson: With Mat Zo, & The M Machine, Tuesday, July 3, 8 p.m., $27. Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, 480-829-0707.

Rookie of the Year: With Car Party, & Eryn Woods, Tuesday, July 10, 6 p.m., $12. Underground, 105 W. Main St., Mesa, 480-559-5859.

Roots and Boots: With Sammy Kershaw, Joe Diffie, & Aaron Tippin, Saturday, March 16, 7:30 p.m., $38-$52. Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler, 480-782-2680.

John Schneider, & Tom Wopat: Saturday, March 2, 7:30 p.m., $36-$48. Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler, 480-782-2680.

Ravi Shankar: Sunday, Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m., $39-$69. Virginia G. Piper Theater at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale, 480-994-2787.

Southwest Gospel Music Festival: With The Booth Brothers, Legacy Five, Jim and Melissa Brady, David Jeremiah, The Hoppers, Tim Lovelace, The Martins, The Blackwood Brothers, The Allen Family, & Liberty Quartet, Thursday, Feb. 28, 6 p.m.; Friday, March 1, 9 a.m. & 6 p.m.; Saturday, March 2, 9 a.m., $84.75-$133.75. GCU Arena, 3300 W. Camelback Road, Phoenix.

The Swellers: Sunday, June 10, 6:30 p.m., $10. Nile Theater, 105 W. Main St., Mesa, 480-559-5859.

George Thorogood: Saturday, June 23, 8 p.m., $55-$85. Showroom at Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Indian Bend Rd, Scottsdale, 480-850-7777.

Toto: Sunday, Sept. 23, 8 p.m., $45-$95. Salt River Ballroom at Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Indian Bend Rd, Scottsdale, 480-850-7777.

Valient Thorr: With Holy Grail, Royal Thunder, & The Kickass, Tuesday, July 10, 8 p.m., $12. Rhythm Room, 1019 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, 602-265-4842.

Yes, & Procol Harum: Friday, Aug. 17, 7:30 p.m., $45-$125. Salt River Ballroom at Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Indian Bend Rd, Scottsdale, 480-850-7777.

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