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DJ Deadmau5 is scheduled to spin tonight at Myst in Scottsdale.
While we’re sure most of you are gonna be heading out west to the Cricket Pavillion to check out tonight’s mega-sized Phooson shindig, there’s more than just that concert going on this weekend. Here’s our weekly rundown of the weekend’s major music events.
Be sure to click the links for ticket availability.
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5:
David Banner With Yung Berg, & Colby O’Donis [hip-hop] 8:30 p.m. $35-$40 (visit www.celebritytheatre.com) Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, 602-267-1600.
David Benoit [jazz] 8 p.m. $35-$55 (visit www.mesaartscenter.com) Ikeda Theater at Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa, 480-644-6500.
Seth Buchwald 8 & 10 p.m. $10-$12 (visit www.thecomedyspot.net) The Comedy Spot, 7117 E. Third Ave., Scottsdale, 480-945-4422.
DJ Deadmau5 [electronica/house] 9 p.m. $15 (visit www.mystaz.com) Myst, 7340 E. Shoeman Ln., Scottsdale, 480-70-5000.
Don Friesen [comedy] 8 & 10 p.m. $15-$17 (visit www.tempeimprov.com) Tempe Improv, 930 E. University Dr., Tempe, 480-921-9877.
Goat Fest Two ’08 With Motet Trio, Vibe Squad, Endoplasmic, Kindread, & more [jam rock/reggae/acoustic] 4:20 p.m. $20-$30 (visit www.goatheadsaloon.com) Goat Head Saloon, 1423 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa, 480-464-8030.
Jim Jones With J.Dot, Justus, & Sandman [hip-hop] 7 p.m. $30 (visit www.luckymanonline.com) Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, 480-829-0607.
Phooson 2008 With Rihanna, Fall Out Boy, Pussycat Dolls, Katy Perry, Tokio Hotel, Jesse McCartney, Secondhand Serenade, Academy Is, Varsity Fan Club, & more [rock/hip-hop/pop] 5 p.m. $25-$150 (visit www.livenation.com) Cricket Wireless Pavilion, 2121 N. 83rd Ave., Phoenix, 602-254-7200.
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6:
The Atomic Punks With Voodoo, Grind, Breakout, & Lounge Fly [hard rock] 7 p.m. $12 (visit www.luckymanonline.com) Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, 480-829-0607.
Seth Buchwald [comedy] 8 & 10 p.m. $10-$12 (visit www.thecomedyspot.net) The Comedy Spot, 7117 E. Third Ave., Scottsdale, 480-945-4422.
Celine Dion [pop] 8 p.m. $44.35-$150 (visit www.ticketmaster.com) Jobing.com Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale, 623-772-3200.
Gin Blossoms With Jesca Hoop, Joshua James, & Benton Paul [rock] 7 p.m. $25 (visit www.mesaartscenter.com) Ikeda Theater at Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa, 480-644-6500.
Chelsea Handler [comedy] 8 p.m. $32.50-$39.50 (visit www.dodgetheatre.com) Dodge Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-379-2800.
Goat Fest Two ’08 With Papa Mali, Radio Active, Xtra Ticket, Just Add Water, Adam Arilla, Baraka, & more [jam rock/reggae/acoustic] 4:20 p.m. $20-$30 (visit www.goatheadsaloon.com) Goat Head Saloon, 1423 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa, 480-464-8030.
The Hanson Brothers With The Revenge, Creepsville 666, & more [rock/punk] 9 p.m. $12 (visit www.myspace.com/hollywoodalleyrocks) Hollywood Alley, 2610 W. Baseline Rd., Mesa, 480-820-7117.
Davy Jones [rock/pop] 8 p.m. $20 (visit www.ticketmaster.com) Fort McDowell Casino, 10424 N. Fort McDowell Rd. (Fort McDowell Rd. and Hwy. 87), Fort Mcdowell, 800-THE-FORT.
Kelly Joe Phelps [blues/acoustic] 7 p.m. $18-$20 (visit www.cavecreekcoffee.com) Cave Creek Coffee Co., 6033 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek, 480-488-0603.
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7:
Bryan Adams [rock/pop] 7:30 p.m. $25-$35 (visit www.livenation.com) Ikeda Theater at Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa, 480-644-6500.
Indigenous With The Cremains [rock] 7 p.m. $18-$20 (www.rhythmroom.com) Rhythm Room, 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, 602-265-4842.
Wally Nelson [comedy] 8 p.m. $10 (visit www.thecomedyspot.net) The Comedy Spot, 7117 E. Third Ave., Scottsdale, 480-945-4422.
Wilderness With San Serac [rock/indie] 7:30 p.m. $10 Modified Arts, 407 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, 602-462-5516.
Wu-Tang Clan With Cut Throat Logic, & Sol Camp [hip-hop] 6:30 p.m. $47 (visit www.luckymanonline.com) Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, 480-829-0607.
— Benjamin Leatherman
