Where hip meets historical

Jazz, global music, indie folk, classical, soul, rock, storytelling, theater and more are in the spotlight at our one-of-a-kind space. Find the hidden and historical ASU Kerr for live music and arts in the heart of Scottsdale!

Aaron White poses in an orange shirt with a handcrafted Native American Flute

featured event:

Aaron White INDIGENOUS FLUTE, FOLK
Saturday, Feb. 21 at 7:30 p.m.

Rooted in Native tradition and shaped by decades of collaboration, Aaron White creates music that speaks quietly but stays with you.

Aaron White is a Northern Ute/Diné Grammy-nominated guitarist, singer-songwriter, Native American flutist and flute maker known for his pioneering role in blending Indigenous music with acoustic, contemporary sounds. A founding member of Burning Sky, he helped shape a genre that earned national acclaim and multiple awards, including Best Flute Recording from the Native American Music Awards.

Aaron has performed across the U.S., collaborating with legendary artists like Jackson Browne, Taj Mahal and more. You may have seen his handcrafted flutes are on display at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix. Join us as Aaron shares the power of Native music and its ability to heal, inspire and connect.

Upcoming events

Collage of two artist photos: a red-haired woman sitting on a grand piano laughing with her hand at her chest, and a close-up headshot of a dark-haired man with glasses and a gray beard wearing a light sweater.

Prelude to a Twist: Jeremy Aye and Nancy Kamen

Enjoy a free, one-hour classical jazz fusion concert featuring vocalist Jeremy Aye and arranger Nancy Kamen, blending inventive mashups, jazz standards and musical theater favorites.

February 22, 2026

Charles Lewis Quintet with Diana Lee

Phoenix jazz legend Charles Lewis leads a night of swing and soul, joined by powerhouse vocalist Diana Lee and his all-star quintet.

February 25, 2026
Alicia Waller stands in profile in a white blazer

Alicia Waller & The Excursion

Alicia Waller brings a fresh mix of jazz and soul, performing songs from her acclaimed EP and upcoming debut album.

February 27, 2026

Embrace the Unexpected

Find the hidden and historical ASU Kerr for live music and arts in the heart of Scottsdale! Global music, jazz, indie folk, classical music and soul concerts plus storytelling, comedy, theater shows and more are in the spotlight at our one-of-a-kind space.

Built in the late 1940s and 1950s, the adobe house of Louise Lincoln Kerr is a funky, unexpected space to hear live music in near Old Town Scottsdale. The brainchild of a trailblazing violist and composer, ASU Kerr is a place for adventurous music lovers to discover fearless and surprising artists in a relaxed, eclectic space.

Rooted in Louise’s tradition of inviting musicians and guests to relax and enjoy her picturesque Southwestern home, we invite you to hang out, discover something new and embrace the unexpected.