Theory of a Deadman, Fozzy, and 3 Pill Morning @ The Marquee
Canadian alternative rock band Theory of a Deadman formed in 2001 and has recorded seven top ten hits on the Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. With help from Nickleback’s Chad Kroeger, Theory of a Deadman slipped Kroeger a demo and was the first signed to his record label, 604 Records. The four-man band has recorded five albums and “Bad Girlfriend” and “Lowlife” have been the all-time fan favorites.. Heavy metal bands Fozzy and 3 Pill Morning will be opening up for Theory of a Deadman at The Marquee Theatre.
The Marquee, 730 N Mill Ave., Wednesday, Sept. 17, 7:30 p.m., $32, Buy tickets here

Mickey Avalon @ Crescent Ballroom
Raised by a heroin-addicted father and drug-dealing mother, Mickey Avalon turned his life struggles into hip-hop singles. Avalon lost his father at a young age from a drunk-driving accident and his sister from a heroin overdose. In his early 20s, he was divorced with a daughter and was falling victim to the ways of his parents as he lived in poverty. At rock bottom, Avalon knew he wanted a more fulfilling life and moved to Los Angeles. Ex-MTV VJ, Simon Rex, acted as a mentor to Avalon and collaborated on some of his own tracks. Avalon’s tapes were passed out to numerous Los Angeles nightclubs by his friend Dirt Nasty. His raw talent and honest lyrics appealed to a large audience and clubs sold out across California for his live show. Interscope Records immediately signed him and a self-titled album hit the stands. “Jane Fonda,” “Mr.Right,” and “My Dick” became favorites among his fans and spread quickly through the internet. Recently, Avalon has released a new album, titled “Loaded,” revealing his dark times on the streets in Hollywood and trapped in his own destructive self. Avalon sings from experience and sincerity that makes rock-n-roll come to life.
Crescent Ballroom, 308 N. 2nd Ave., Friday, Sept. 19, 11 p.m., $21 to $25, Buy tickets here

Oliver Heldens @ Maya Day and Nightclub
Born in the Netherlands, Oliver Heldens is a new breakthrough artist in the industry. Heldens’ single “Gecko” was released on DJ Tiesto’s Musical Freedom record label and climbed the charts quickly. Hitting number one on the DMC Magazine Buzz Chart at the end of 2013, he has been signed to Tiesto’s label and will be making appearances at EDC, Tomorrowland, and Amnesia Ibiza. His success continues to grow with investing in his own radio show, Heldeep, and releasing his Heldeep Mixtape. Don’t miss out on this dance party Saturday night; it is only the beginning.
Maya Day and Nightclub, 7333 E. Indian Plaza, Saturday, Sept. 20, 9 p.m., $15, Buy tickets here