Tom Jones
Legendary Welsh pop god and part-time Las Vegas emperor Tom Jones hits the Legends Theater at Route 66 Casino (14500 Central Ave. SW) on Friday, May 9 starting at 8 p.m. Listen in awe and wonder as the full-throated baritone works his way though 60 years’ worth of showstoppers – from “It’s Not Unusual” to “What’s New Pussycat” to “Thunderball” to “Delilah” to his radio smash cover of Prince’s “Kiss.” How much you wanna bet he breaks out his 1972 hit “The Young New Mexican Puppeteer” for us? Tickets are $99 standard admission and $169 for VIP. They’re available now through Ticketmaster.com.
Martin Sexton
Singer/songwriter Martin Sexton earned the National Academy of Songwriters Artist of the Year Award in 1994 and went on to release a series of successful albums in the late ’90s, including Black Sheep, The American and Wonder Bar. Now he’s touring the country, putting his signature style on a classic album with The Martin Sexton Abbey Road Show. “Come Together” (see what we did there?) for this musical tribute to The Beatles at FUSION (700 First St. NW) on Saturday, May 10 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets (tickets.ampconcerts.org/tickets/443676) are $40 general admission.
Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp: 30 Years of Friendship & Music
Pals Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp are original cast members of the runaway hit Broadway musical RENT. (They also appeared in the 2009 movie version together.) On Saturday, May 10, they’re reuniting for 30 Years of Friendship & Music, an unforgettable and celebratory night of music, stories and fun. Expect plenty of tunes from RENT (of course) and a few surprises. The curtain goes up at UNM’s Popejoy Hall (203 Cornell Dr.) starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets run $29.50 to $89.50. Get them now at popejoypresents.evenue.net/.