By Benjamin Leatherman
Labor Day weekend is upon us, which means three straight days and nights of potential partying before you’re required to return to the rat race on Tuesday. As such, this week’s edition of the weekend concert calendar includes what’s scheduled for Monday, September 1. As always, click the links for more info or the 411 on tickets.
The Maine is scheduled to perform on Saturday at the Venue of Scottsdale.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 29:
The Brobecks [rock/indie] With Tugboat, Some Never Sleep, Saith, and more 7 p.m. $8-$10 (visit www.modified.org) Modified Arts, 407 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, 602-462-5516.
Frank Caliendo [comedy] 8 and 10 p.m. $39 (visit www.tempeimprov.com) Tempe Improv, 930 E. University Dr., Tempe, 480-921-9877.
Coke White Tour With The Andre Nickatina Experience, Intrinzik, 480 Underground, Strictly Business, and LTJ [hip-hop] 6:30 p.m. $25 (visit www.luckymanonline.com) Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, 480-829-0707.
Isaac “Doc” Farm [comedy] 8 and 10 p.m. $10 (visit www.thecomedyspot.net) The Comedy Spot, 7117 E. Third Ave., Scottsdale, 480-945-4422.
The Game, and Young Buck ***CANCELED -- REFUNDS AVAILABLE AT POINT OF PURCHASE*** Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, 602-267-1600.
Ivoryline [rock/indie] With There for Tomorrow, The Bigger Lights, Out of Reverie, In:Avaite, and Sound the City 6 p.m. $10 (visit www.ticketweb.com) PHiX, 1113 Grand Ave., Phoenix, 602-252-7449.
DJ Soloman [house/techno/electronica] With DJs Hazardous, Nasty Nos, Justin Michael, Spencer Thomas, Richard Anthony, Sean Essex, Thomas James, Eriah, Sam Neezy, and Brook B. 9 p.m. $10 (visit www.mystaz.com) Myst, 7340 E. Shoeman Ln., Scottsdale, 480-970-5000.
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 30:
Frank Caliendo [comedy] 8 and 10 p.m. $39 (visit www.tempeimprov.com) Tempe Improv, 930 E. University Dr., Tempe, 480-921-9877.
Colour Revolt [rock/indie] With Alaska and Me, The Constellation Branch, and Nobility Obliged 7 p.m. $8-$10 (visit www.luckymanonline.com) Modified Arts, 407 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, 602-462-5516.
The Dancing Machine Review – A Tribute to the Jackson Five [R&B/tribute band] 6 p.m. $10 (visit www.ticketmaster.com) Rhythm Room, 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, 602-265-4842.
Isaac “Doc” Farm [comedy] 8 and 10 p.m. $10 (visit www.thecomedyspot.net) The Comedy Spot, 7117 E. Third Ave., Scottsdale, 480-945-4422.
The Lettermen [pop/swing] 7:30 p.m. $38-$78 (visit www.ticketmaster.com) Symphony Hall, 225 E. Adams St., Phoenix, 602-262-7272.
The Maine [rock/indie] With A Change of Pace, This Century, The Cover Up, It's Like Love, and This Season's Love 6 p.m. $12-$15 (visit www.ticketweb.com) Venue of Scottsdale, 7117 E. 3rd Ave., Scottsdale, 480-945-5150.
Thomas Ian Nicholas, and Venice Maki [acoustic/folk] 7 p.m. $12-$15 Cave Creek Coffee Co., 6033 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek, 480-488-0603.
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 31:
Frank Caliendo [comedy] 8 p.m. $35 Tempe Improv, 930 E. University Dr., Tempe, 480-921-9877. 10 p.m. $39 (visit www.tempeimprov.com) Cabaret Lounge at Tempe Improv, 930 E. University Dr. (Cornerstone Mall), Tempe, 480-921-9877.
DJ Sandra Collins With Turner and Heit, DJ Chris Forsyth, and more [house/techno/trance/electronica] 9 p.m. $10-$25 (visit www.mystaz.com) Myst, 7340 E. Shoeman Ln., Scottsdale, 480-970-5000.
Labor Day Weekend Down-home Blues Festival With Tail Dragger, Eddie Taylor Jr., Tomcat Courtney, Big Pete Pearson, Chris James, Bob Corritore, Brian Fahey, Patrick Rynn, Paris James, and more [blues] 8 p.m. $12 (visit www.rhythmroom.com) Rhythm Room, 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, 602-265-4842.
Rx Bandits With Portugal. The Man, and Kay Kay and His Weathered Underground [rock/indie] 6 p.m. $15 (visit www.luckymanonline.com) The Clubhouse Music Venue, 1320 E. Broadway Rd., Tempe, 480-968-3238.
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1:
PsyOpus [rock/indie] With War From a Harlots Mouth, Fuck the Facts, Left to Vanish, and The Water Fox 7 p.m. $10-$12 (visit www.luckymanonline.com) Modified Arts, 407 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, 602-462-5516.
Rx Bandits With Portugal. The Man, and Kay Kay and His Weathered Underground [rock/indie] 6 p.m. $15 (visit www.luckymanonline.com) The Clubhouse Music Venue, 1320 E. Broadway Rd., Tempe, 480-968-3238.
